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S P J S T Benevolence
H E R A L D
Humanity ISSN —07458800
Brotherhood
October 21, 2009
Lodge 117, Robstown: Join Hands Day project continues
Lodge 117, Robstown members joined hands with students at St. James Episcopal School on May 2—Join Hands Day. Students and adult lodge members worked together to clean the school’s plant beds. The project was such a success that lodge members returned to the school last month to help students with fall planting. LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 117 President Frances Mc-
Donald, right, presents a check to St. James episcopal School science teacher Sammie Means to purchase plants for the garden. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 117 Secretary Dianne Raska lends a hand to student Trevor Allison. RIGHT PHOTO: Ms. Means helps Kate McCampbell plant herbs in the school garden. More on page 18.
Rain doesn’t dampen Czech spirit at State Fair’s Heritage Day
King and Miss Texas
District Seven King Lane Hoggard visits with Miss Texas Kristen Blair at Texas Fraternal Congress in Corpus Christi recently. Miss Texas will be the special guest at Czech Feszt on October 31 in Temple.
Four beseda circles from Lodge 84, Dallas danced inside the African-American Museum at the State Fair in Dallas on October 4. The four beseda circles representing Lodge 84, Dallas were determined and Renee (Faraizl) Oberle; Ray and Carole Faraizl; Davy and Nicole to dance at the 14th Annual Heritage Day at the 153rd Annual State Fair Oberle; and Adam Faraizl and Keegan Dennis. RIGHT PHOTO: Mandy of Texas despite the rainy weather outside. They entertained a capacity Faraizl and Randy Petr; Desiree Christman and Ray Faraizl, Jr.; Scott and crowd inside the museum. LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, David Elisabeth Cowan; and Anne and Steve Cowan.
Heritage ’09 Updates appear in Excellence section on pages 4 to 9
Family Fun Dates ................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Czech Feszt Schedule.........................3 Heritage ʻ09 Updates........................4-9 District News......................................10 Lodge Section....................................11
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Reunions ............................................25 Youth Section.....................................26 Memoriams.........................................30 Czech Culture ....................................34 Activities Calendar ............................38 Czech Heritage Month Contest ........40
SPJST Float parades around Texas
Pages 11, 13, 19
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Lodge 29 Taylor member: Kolache grand champion
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Lodge 47 Seaton YouthClub readies for Czech Feszt
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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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Make it personal
During World War II, the United States government began offering a
$10,000 life insurance policy to any soldier killed in combat. In one unit, a young lieutenant delivered a polished presentation on the details of the plan. No one signed up. Then, an older sergeant quietly asked the lieutenant if he could talk to the troops. “Men,” he said, “if you get this life insurance and you get killed, the government is going to send your family $10,000. If you don’t get this insurance and you get killed, the government isn’t going to send your family anything. So who do you think they’re going to send up to the front lines—the ones who’ll cost $10,000 when they’re killed, or the ones who won’t cost anything?” All the soldiers immediately signed up.
Murphy was an Optimist Here are some laws that seem to govern everything that could possibly go wrong in life:
• Any technical problem can be solved if you have enough time and money. Corollary: You never have enough time or money. • When you ask your husband to pick up five items at the grocery store, and then you add one more as an afterthought, he will forget at least two of the first five.
• Most pay raises are just large enough to raise your taxes and just small enough to have no effect on your take-home pay. • Food that starts out hard will soften when it gets stale. Food that
starts out soft will harden when it gets stale.
• The candy bar you bought to eat on the way home from the store is always hidden at the bottom of the grocery bag. • When you work late, no one will notice. When you leave work five minutes early, you will always meet your boss in the elevator.
Mailout Reminder The SPJST Home Office provides one annual mailing to lodges at no charge. This benefit is available to promote an event or any type of communication to your membership. For more information or to take advantage of this mailing, lodge leaders are asked to call the Vestnik/Communication Department (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com. Next Weekʼs Vestnik While we completed the October 14 Vestnik Youth Spectacular, regular Vestnik items piled up. This week’s Vestnik is 40 pages. It could have been more but we simply ran out of space to include everything. Thanks to everyone for sending in the items. See next week’s Vestnik for scenes from:
• Texas Fraternal Congress • District Seven Bowling Tourney • Lodge 48, Beyersville Fundraiser
Also, keep sending in photos for “The Way We Were.” We will resume this page in next week’s Vestnik. —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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Lodge 160, San Angelo member: wonderful SPJST memories
Dear Melanie, I just had to let you know how you made my day yesterday. When I received my Vestnik and saw the picture of our Lodge 160, San Angelo Youth Club officers from 1990-91 in your photo section of “The Way We Were,” I had so many wonderful memories come to me about those youth club days. First, I had to stop laughing at how different our kids looked back then. Three of my children (Robyn, Ryan, and Clay) were in the picture. They all threatened me because they thought I had submitted the picture. But, we then had some good conversations on the phone about all the fun times we had with SPJST. Thanks for bringing back the memories! Fraternally, Sandra Jansa Lodge 160, San Angelo —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton member invites all to fall bake sale, crafts event
Dear Vestnik, The Temple Brethren Church Christian Sisters are sponsoring a fall bake sale and crafts event to be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. New this year: rental spaces available for vendors in the courtyard. Call Barbara Poulter (254) 773-3176 after 5 p.m. or the church office (254) 778-8759 for more details regarding rental spaces. The sale will include kolaches (advance orders), cakes, pies, cookies, candies, jellies, canned goods, casseroles, and craft items. Sausage wraps will be available to purchase for lunch between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. A quilt drawing will be held at 3 p.m. Love donations for quilt tickets are being accepted. The sale is open to the public with free admission. Temple Brethren Church is located at 2202 Birdcreek Drive in Temple behind Luby’s Cafeteria. Fraternally, Martha Palla Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
Family Fun and Important Dates
October October 24 October 24
October 24 October 25
October 25 October 25
October 25
October 25 October 31 November 7 November 7 November 11 November 15 November 15 November 15 November 21 Nov. 26-27 November 27 December 1 December 3
Celebrate Czech Heritage Month! Make A Difference Day Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club Cake Walk at Taiton Fall Festival (6) Lodge 139, Danbury Dinner/Social Danbury Community Center (5) District Three Fall Meeting • Lodge 92, Fort Worth Fundraiser for Kaitlyn Daniel District Six Fall Meeting • Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Grandparents Day Program (1) Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Pumpkin Decorating Party (2) Lodge 88, Houston Czech Day (5) Czech Feszt • Miller Park, Temple District Youth Counselorsʼ Meeting • Arlington Lodge 92, Fort Worth Annual Harvest Dance (3) Veterans Day Holiday • SPJST Home Office Closed District Seven Fall Fun Day • New Braunfels Lodge 92, Fort Worth Annual Charity Dance (3) Lodge 133, San Antonio Thanksgiving Luncheon (7) District Two Lock-In • Temple City Recreation Center 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)
Miller Park • 1919 North Third Street • Temple, Texas
Schedule of Events
Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30 7 to 10 p.m. Carnival Open Wrist band special - unlimited rides for $15 Saturday, October 31 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 1 to 5 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:30 to 7 p.m. 7 to 7:45 p.m. 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Kolache Baking Contest - West Pavilion Car Show Registration Carnival (tickets $1/each; 22 for $20) Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six - Main Stage Czech Feszt Ambassador Award - Main Stage Car Show Judging - Park Grounds Kolache Eating Contest - West Pavilion Pig Scramble - West Grounds Miss Czech Feszt Pageant - Main Stage Miss Texas Performance/Beseda Dancers Performance Main Stage Parade of Costumes - Main Stage Car Show Awards - Main Stage Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five - Main Stage Mike Middleton on Accordion - Main Stage Brave Combo - Main Stage
Pony Rides • Petting Zoo • Inflatables • Lawnmower Train Rides Scarecrow Building • Demonstrations • Food and Arts/Crafts Vendors
Visit www.spjst.org for car show, photography, pageant, and kolache baking contest information and forms and other information. Genealogy research available at Czech Heritage Museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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%
Excellence
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October 2009
Featuring Heritage ’09 Updates and Sales Agent Recognition/Information
Dust off the rate books, charge up the computers . . . it’s crunch time! By Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM State Field Representative - Districts One/Two/Three
How many times have you heard the question, “Where did the year go?” I know I ask that question a lot, and I don’t seem to have an answer. However, I do know that it is the last quarter of the year, and if we are going to do something this year, now is the time to do so. We began 2009 with a SMART objective for the society. A SMART objective is an acronym for specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time bound. Our specific objective for SPJST in 2009 is 2009 issued applications. A SMART objective must be measurable. We have reports and tracking devices to determine and measure our success or failure. A SMART objective must be attainable. Issuing 2009 certificates in 2009 is certainly within our abilities.
A SMART objective must be realistic. 2009 issued margin simply because we have over 600 sales agents certificates is without question, a realistic objective with SPJST. If each agent would write just one application each month for the next three months, we for SPJST. And, finally, it must be time bound, at what point would easily reach our objective. As members of in time are we going to accomplish our objectives and SPJST, if each member gave just one name to the that is, of course, by the end of the year. Continued on Page 9. At the end of September we have issued 1,297 certificates. It is in no way panic time, but it is crunch time. To coin the phrase of JFK, “Ask not what your company can do for you—ask what you as sales agents and Minimum of two certificates issued each month members can do for SPJST.” We have the in August and September. absolute potential to not only reach our objective by the end of the year but exceed it. The definition of potential is “capable of being but not yet in existence.” We have the potential to exceed our objective by a large
Heritage ’09 September Top Producers State and District Top Associate Agents
Insurance Issued
Earned Premium
Lodge 97, Placedo District Six
Lodge 97, Placedo District Six
Yvonne Garrett, FIC
September Consistency Club
Photo not available.
District One. Susan Skrabanek (4) - Lodge 17, New Tabor; Darlene Brinkman - Lodge 186, Caldwell. District Two. John Troy - Lodge 87, Temple.
District Six. Carolina Covarrubia - Lodge 30, Taiton; Sheldon Holub, FIC (8) - Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje; James Kocurek - Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje.
Gay Revel, FIC
Top Producer Guidelines
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.
Photo not available.
District Seven. Javier Mora - Lodge 79, Corpus Christi; Armando Perez, LUTCF (3) - Lodge 79, Corpus Christi; Maria Bazan - Lodge 133, San Antonio.
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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
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September Progress Report • Goal: 2,009 Certificates Issued Through September 30, 2009: 1,297 Certificates Issued
C e r t i f i c at e s Iss ued
4 5 2 18 2 0 1 0 5 1 1 1 1 3 0 6 5 11 0 3 0 2
C e r t i f i c at e s Iss ued
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DI ST RI CT O NE
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Pilot Point-Tioga Cottonwood Ennis Elk West Waco Dallas Fort Worth Gainesville Dallas Ennis Fort Worth
3 8 10 10 16 38 5 0 18 37 -1 8 0 3 13 6 4 -4 6 0 0
C e r t i f i c at e s Iss ued
2 2 8 -1 3 -24 0 9 0 1 2 2
178 180 183 204 205 206 210 211 216 224 226 244 253 264 267
Longview Burleson Arlington Stephenville Terrell Mexia Fairfield* Palestine* Tyler* Waxahachie* Corsicana* Clarksville* Mineral Wells* Plano* DFW (all members reassigned)
1 -1 -5 0 1 6 0 0 0 -1 2 0 0 4 0
DI S TRICT FOUR
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
L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
65 81 88 91 139 142 149 156 162 172 175 181 191 196 227 228 231 232 255 262 274
Crosby Needville Houston Crosby Danbury Houston Alvin Baytown Iowa Colony Pasadena Rosenberg Conroe Lufkin Houston-West Onalaska* Cleveland* Angleton* Mid-Houston* Katy Galveston* Nacogdoches*
C e r t i f i c at e s Iss ued
19 -1 12 -22 -9 3 -1 6 28 1 2 3 0 0 -2 0 -3 0 3 -13
C e r t i f i c at e s Iss ued
1 5 35 6 2 0 0 4 0 -16 0 0 -1 -12 0 0 0 0 29 0 0
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L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
4 8 10 23 28 30 32 40 41 63 97 125 143 148 151 153 184 223 240 261 269
Hallettsville Weimar Shiner Moravia East Bernard Taiton Victoria El Campo-Hillje Port Lavaca Sweet Home Placedo Westhoff Inez El Maton Wharton La Salle Moulton Palacios Bay City Goliad* Rockport*
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
Fayetteville Youth Club Snook Youth Club Dime Box Youth Club New Tabor Youth Club Caldwell Youth Club
DIS TRI CT TW O 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
18 20 24 29 47 48 80 246
Ce r t i f i c a t e s Is sued
2 6 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 40 Hobson 0 Floresville -17 Robstown 1 San Antonio -11 Rio Hondo 0 New Braunfels 5 Jourdanton -3 Alice* -29 (all members reassigned) Hondo -9 San Marcos 3 Harlingen 0 (all members reassigned) Pearsall 0 (all members reassigned) Seguin 1 Laredo -113
• 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 33 31 61 -8 0 18 0 7 2 1 0 0 -5 -48 0 0
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L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
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
2 2 1 8 12 1 7 1
Ce r t i f i c a t e s Is sued
4 2 2 2 4 2 2
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
14 1 0
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
DIS T RI CT S E VE N 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
79 107 185 202
Ce r t i f i c a t e s Is sued
6 13 15 28 14 0
Ce r t i f i c a t e s Is sued
Corpus Christi Youth Club Floresville Youth Club New Braunfels Youth Club Jourdanton Youth Club
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Production Persistency Professionals - September Roll of Honor Congratulations to these agents for achieving at least 90 percent persistency from September 1, 2008 to September, 2009. Lodge number is listed first.
1 9 9 9 13 13 17 38 38 38 67 94 106 171 171 171 171 171 171 186 186 186 188 188 188 189 189 234
18 18 18 18 20 20 20 24 24 29 29 47 47 47 47 47 47 48 48 80 80 80 80 80 87 87 87 87 87 87 155 155 177 177 182
District One Ronald Pflughaupt Donnie Victorick, FIC Bill Orsak, CFFM Stacey Eldridge Dorothy Rackel, FIC Dana Spacek Susan Skrabanek Johnnie Janak Katherine Maney Heather Wilhelm Adrienne Kobza Linda Wilson, FIC Clarence Matula Kenneth Schawe Sophie Moreno Clint Roberts Bill Cleveland Emily Plant Carrie Staton John Cannon Darlene Brinkman Michelle Mendez Rhonda Stover Sharon Carrigan Susan Corn Charles Munday, FIC Michael Williams Boyd Maxwell
District Two Evelyn Gustafson Margaret Taylor Patricia Estes Betty Gaskamp Norma Cavanaugh Rita Marburger Irene Santiago Diania Wheeler Paulino Castillo Albin Machu, CFFM Tammy Whatley Frank Klinkovsky, FIC Dolores Skrabanek, FIC Patsy Koslovsky David Coufal David Pechal Jaclyn Zabcik Bobby Wuensche Brian Patschke Frank Pajestka, Jr. Janet Lyon, FIC Jim Wiest, FIC, CFFM Linda Hill Frank Horak John Troy Keifer Marshall, Jr. Carol Velasquez Christina Flores Andrew Henry Betty Barton Doris Plagens Jesus Espinoza Linda Johnson Mary Lou Dusek Johna Beckendorf
182 187 200 246 246 246 246 246 246 246
Darrell Allen Rubie Volek, FIC Dan Ferguson David Nauert, FIC Marissa Salinas Albert Freed Carlton Godfrey James Hutto Michael Seiler Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM
5 6 6 25 25 54 54 54 54 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 84 84 92 92 92 130 135 154 178 183 183 183 205 206 206 210 226 264 264
District Three Kenneth Dolezalek Donald Cernosek Jerry Kucera, 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 Lawrence Chapman Eugene Havran Raymond McCoy Charles Freeman David Cooper Melissa Lewis Jack Patterson Oda Ruth Martin Denis Muforsi Thaddeus Osigwe
49 49 49 49 49 76 76 76 157 157 160 160 160 160 207
District Four Billy Rollwitz, FIC, CFFM Sylvia Rollwitz, FIC Loretta Schaefer Beverly Teplicek Frances M. Aleman William Waddle Ray Esparza Ananias Edwards, III Lee Meurer John Claborn Leonard Jansa, FIC Martha Broz, FIC James Baker Sam Tambunga Joyce Kotulek
215 215 219 219 219 219 219 219 219 219 219 219 219 219 219 229 229 229 230 230 235 265 272 272
65 81 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 139 162 196 196 255 255 255 255 255 255 4 4 4 8 10 28 30 30 30 30 30 30
Johnie Turpen, II Janeece Williams Ana Ahumada Alejandro Rivas Elizabeth McCue Julio Rangel Monica Torres Mary Jones Jesus M. Alvarado Maria Chavez Henry Fandey Luz Guerra Fred Beck Baltazar Nunez, FIC Gloria Guzman Mark Smith Janice Stevens Jesusita Hudson Jimmy Slatton Jana Behen Kenneth Rooke Cristina Bowen Diana Zertuche Melchor Galindo
District Five Willie Janik Jane Orchard 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 Calles Helen Filipp Geraldine Kucera Frank Michael J. Moore Jefferey Barcak, FIC Delisle Doherty Cecil Roberts Mary Granberry, CFFM Silvia Lescano Linda Williams Cecil Penright District Six Joseph Siptak, FIC Brenda Wycoff Minerva Garcia JoAnn Jares, FIC Sharon Price Glenn Kaminsky, FIC Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM Margaret Kulcak Judy Peter Connie Davila Victoria Perez Carolina Covarrubia
32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 40 40 40 40 40 40 41 97 97 97 143 151 151 151 240
26 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 107 107 107 133 133 133 133 133 133 133 133 133 185 185 202 202 202 239 239 247 258 258 271 271 271
Matthew Vanek, FIC Renae Pierce William Sprigg, FIC Mike Ahlstrom, FIC, CFFM Mary Tijerina Silvia Perry Raymond Rosas Mary Monclova Robert Solis, Jr. Ardis Bacak, FIC Frank Bacak, Sr., FIC Crystal Bacak, FIC Demetria Bacak James Kocurek Sheldon Holub, FIC Eloy Rivera Gay Revel, FIC Yvonne Garrett, FIC Lanail Olsovsky Otto Mozisek, Jr. Charles Bucek, FIC Ray Pilgrim, FIC Gerald Macha, FIC Rebecca Limas District Seven Magaly Reyna Jerry Sijansky, FIC Leo Longoria Delma Martinez Francisco Dheming Rosie Rodela Patricia Fox Crystal Pantoja Paige Watson Mary Lee Rodriguez Eva Vasquez Armando S. Perez, LUTCF Javier Mora Roland Fuentez Wendy Pruski, FIC Robert Bayer, FIC Ronald G. Thuney Jarolyn Popp, FIC Rita Duque Jose E. Marchan Hector Vallejo Aracely Varela Ariel C. Ramos Victor M. Ramirez Rodolfo Lopez John M. Torres Monta Foster April Howard Linda Ramey, FIC Chester Gail Lee Juan M. Perez Miguel Rodriguez, Jr., FIC Leticia Sanchez Dominga Esquivel Chester Jenke, FICF Colleen Jenke Mateo Cabello Julio Gonzalez Hector Vitela
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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.
SPJST Monthly Insurance Report Through September 30, 2009
MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND EARNED PREMIUM
Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals
Certs. Written 4 $ 155,500.00 27 1,313,754.00 19 1,210,000.00 19 1,830,000.00 10 262,264.00 30 1,958,070.00 43 1,829,741.00 1 25,000.00 153 $8,584,329.00
Certs. Issued Earned Prem. 7 $ 765,500.00 $ 2,592.14 18 921,954.00 6,371.10 11 1,275,000.00 6,823.75 10 280,000.00 10,193.53 10 805,000.00 5,967.18 29 1,338,250.00 6,864.22 38 2,175,741.00 11,644.66 1 25,000.00 0 124 $7,586,445.00 $ 50,456.58
YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND EARNED PREMIUM
Dist. Certs. Written 1 98 $ 10,132,728.00 2 227 12,619,543.00 3 124 7,458,000.00 4 247 16,060,376.00 5 249 11,325,788.00 6 222 13,207,803.00 7 275 15,235,753.00 9 24 1,136,689.00 Totals 1,466 $87,176,680.00
Certs. 97 199 101 205 222 209 239 25 1,297
Issued Earned Prem. $ 8,462,728.00 $ 39,532.80 8,911,107.00 78,341.79 6,227,904.00 65,469.62 10,900,765.00 121,315.18 10,824,969.00 81,809.89 11,244,978.00 80,728.12 11,944,214.00 122,200.72 1,236,689.00 0 $69,753,354.00 $589,398.12
District Lodges of the Month Lodge must have at least four certificates issued during month. Number in ( ) is certificates issued.
District Two—Lodge 87, Temple (7) District Three—Lodge 183, Arlington (4) District Five—Lodge 88, Houston (4) District Six—Lodge 97, Placedo (13) District Seven—Lodge 79, Corpus Christi (15)
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Home Office Recruiter of the Month September 2009
Donica Zabcik
Certificate Issue Technician Lodge 47, Seaton 6 Recruits
Heritage ’09 Monthly Prize Drawing Winner September
Elaine Machu Lodge 29, Taylor District Two
$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*
Agents mailed new IRA, Lone Pay Life documents
Periodically, SPJST’s retirement plan specialist company revises our documents to reflect the latest changes affecting retirement plans. New traditional IRA disclosure statements were recently mailed to all SPJST sales agents. If you have old traditional IRA disclosure statements, please discard those documents and use the new disclosure statements that you have been provided when you write an IRA annuity application.
Sales agents also received an updated Lone Pay Life Plan rate booklet. Please discard your previous Lone Pay Life Plan rate booklet. A third band of $25,000 plus was added to the revised booklet. If you did not receive these new documents or if you have any questions, please call your State Field Representative listed at left or call the SPJST Home Office. —SPJST—
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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SPJST records 558 referrals in Sales Agents’ September Roll of Honor Congratulations to these sales agents for writing Heritage ’09 program through September
Through the end of September, 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 40 40 40 47 47 47 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 Brad Bacak Samantha Brener Carmen Kocurek Brady Alexander Chase Alexander Debbie Dohnalik Sandra Dubcak Ruth Hanusch Crystal Morris Cynthia Hutka Lisa Mills Katherine Morris Colton Regan Andon Sanders Mason Sanders Stephanie Sanders
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 6 1 6 2 1 2 2 1 2 7 8 1 1 7 1 1 1 1 5 2 1 1 1 3 2 11 3 72 2 1 1 1 12 1 16 9 6 1 1 1 2
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 88 89 107 107 117 133 154 162 162 177 177 186 186 186 186 187 200 200 202 229 229 229 246 246 246 246 246 246 258
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 Allison Wockenfuss 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 Hiram Dixon Karen Franklin Sue Moore Ann Paruzinski Marissa Salinas Susan Shofner Chester Jenke
Become a Success at Closing By Philip McBee, FICF, CFFM Field Operations Manager
You only get one chance to make a first impression. Remember your prospect has usually made his or her decision long before you attempt to ask them to buy. Remember “no” is not always final. On the average, it takes four attempts to close a prospect. Address common objections before they arise. Imagine yourself and your solutions as the only solution to your prospects’ needs.
2 2 14 1 26 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 13 13 1 13 17 3 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 9 2 2 1 1 6 2 1 9 31 2 3 2 1 1 21 17 2 2 1 2 2 4 16 23 23 24 5
Don’t take rejection personally; it’s your opportunity — not you — that they are objecting to. Keep in mind that insurance sales is simply a sorting business. Don’t waste your time on unqualified and unmotivated prospects. Never hesitate to ask for a commitment; you are in control. Always have the application out and ready. Don’t hesitate to use your manager as additional firepower and help. —SPJST—
at least one application in September 2009!
District One 17 Susan Skrabanek 171 Sophie Moreno 18 24 29 47 47 47 87 177 182 187 246 246 246 246
6 25 54 54 84 154 183 210 226 264
49 76 76 160 207 219 219
District Two Evelyn Gustafson Paulino Castillo Albin Machu Patsy Koslovsky Lisa Mills Dolores Skrabanek John Troy Linda Johnson Johna Beckendorf Rubie Volek Hiram Dixon Albert Freed David Nauert Michael Seiler
District Three Donald Cernosek Linda Jurik Janice Kaluza Wilburn Willis Bessie Petr Joseph Steinman Lawrence Chapman Jack Patterson Oda Ruth Martin Denis Muforsi
District Four Frances Aleman Beth Calhoun William Waddle Bobby Davis, Sr. Joyce Kotulek Hilda Escajeda Julian Guedea
230 Jana Behen 272 Rolando Vargas
88 88 88 172 255
30 30 30 32 32 40 40 97 97 97 223
79 79 79 79 79 79 79 133 133 185 202 247 258 271 271
District Five Larry W. Pflughaupt Deborah Rocha Jaime Vera Toni Coleman Barbara Williams-Rash
District Six Carolina Covarrubia Karen Kaspar Victoria Perez William John Sprigg Mary Tijerina Sheldon Holub James Kocurek David Bellanger Yvonne Garrett Gay Revel Alfred Pena
District Seven Armando Diaz Roland Fuentez Oscar Longoria Carlos San Miguel Javier Mora Armando Perez Daniel Salinas, Jr. Maria Bazan Jose Marchan Monta Foster Juan Perez Carlos Eureste Chester Jenke Mateo Cabello Hector Vitela
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:
October Drawing (for September forms received) Member - Carolyn Buckert Lodge 97, Placedo Sales Agent Gay Revel, FIC Lodge 97, Placedo
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—
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Continue Working to Achieve 2009 By Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM State Field Representative - Districts Five/Six/Seven
Congratulations, Districts Five, Six, and Seven agents! You all have outstanding results for third quarter yearto-date totals through the end of September of this Heritage ’09 year. The results for the year thus far across the state for the certificates issued category include: 1. District Seven 2. District Five 3. District Six
In the insurance issued category, the year’s results thus far across the state: 1. District Seven 2. District Six 4. District Five
District Five is number four; but less than $80,000 from being in the number three position. An absolute great job to all! The fourth quarter for this Heritage ’09 year is more important than ever though. We need to reach our goal for the year of 2009 issued certificates. Please continue the great work you are all doing across your district and share with everyone our SPJST family and membership so your lodges and your SPJST organization will celebrate with accomplishments at year end.
District Five, Six, and Seven September Sales Update District Five was represented during the month of September with six agents having 10 certificates issued for over $800,000 issued. District Six had 12 agents with 29 certificates issued to accomplish a second place spot statewide for September and over $1.3 insurance issued for also a second place statewide. District Seven showed 15 agents with 38 certificates issued to accomplish a first place statewide for September and also first place for insurance issued with over $2 million. Keep up the great work! Congratulations also to September State Top Producers/District Six Top Producers in the Associate Category: sales agent Yvonne Garrett, FIC of Lodge 97, Placedo had eight issued certificates to garner the insurance issued category along with fellow Lodge 97, Placedo sales agent Gay Revel, FIC who had five issued certificates to accomplish the earned premium category.
Million Dollar Producers The top 20 sales agents with issued million dollar production for the Heritage ’09 year will be recognized and rewarded. This is to be written by the third week of December and issued by February 1, 2010, and membership issued must have a persistency of 80 percent or more for the prior 13 months. The sales agents accomplishing issued insurance thus far through September for $1 million are: District Five Bradley Stavinoha Fred Buri, FIC District Six Silvia Perry District Seven Armando Perez, LUTCF Maria Bazan
The sales agents accomplishing issued insurance thus far through September for $2 million are: District Five Toni Coleman District Six Crystal Bacak, FIC District Seven Roland Fuentez
A number of you have applications in process along with other agents; so please continue to follow-up and again sharing our SPJST membership will assist in accomplishing your goals. I look forward to seeing you all, along with other agents across our district areas be a Top 20 million dollar producer for Heritage ‘09! Errors and Omissions Coverage Renewal Errors and Omissions (E&O) coverage renewal has been mailed out from the Home Office. If you have not yet sent in your $40 check for the annual payment or a copy of your E&O declaration page; please do so as soon as possible. The deadline is October 23. We will follow up the first of November to see any agents pending for payment and will be reviewed to see if the agent is still interested in being an SPJST sales agent. Thank you if you have already mailed in. But, if you still need to, please mail it to: SPJST Attention: Frank Horak P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
End-of-Year Classes For District Five and District Seven, I will hold end-of-year classes in November to cover updates, supplies, training, progress for the member service program, and any additional information for all agents. We will be working on the end of year progress and goals completion plans and upcoming plans for 2010. All classes begin at 6 p.m. except for the San Antonio class which will begin at 12:30 p.m. Class dates and locations are: District Seven Wednesday, November 4 at 6 p.m. Sokol Hall in Corpus Christi
Thursday, November 5 at 6 p.m. SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville hall FM 1303 Friday, November 6 – 12:30 p.m. Golden Corral in San Antonio 1025 Southeast Military Road Loop 13
District Five Wednesday, November 18 at 6 p.m. Lodge 88, Houston hall 1435 Beall Street at West 15th Thursday, November 19 at 6 p.m. Lodge 81, Needville hall
Please give me a call if you are attending the classes so I can plan on how many to prepare for each class. We will also be working with the new training manuals and reviewing your status on the member service followup. Attend Your District’s Fall Meeting: Upcoming district fall meeting/socials are:
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sales agents, we would probably double the 2009 objective. Remember, we have the only product in the world that—with the stroke of a pen—can create an immediate estate that will provide a deed to a home instead of leaving a debt. We are the ones who provide food, clothing, monies for education, and dollars for the loss of income if the breadwinner
District Six Sunday, October 25 Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje
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District Seven Sunday, November 15 Lodge 185, New Braunfels
The District Five Fall Meeting was held on September 27 and was quite a success. I so enjoyed visiting with the members, officers, and agents and Lodge 255, Katy and District Five’s hospitality and fellowship throughout the afternoon.
2009 Certificates/Membership Issued – ’09 Goal to Accomplish We have some really great things happening in Districts Five, Six and Seven. Please continue to share all about SPJST, and keep up the great work! A sincere thank you for your commitment to the success of continued membership and our SPJST organization. I welcome you to also give me a call if there is anything I can assist you with as you are out in field with potential clients or just needing to get information and/or questions answered on necessary areas: (979) 332-1616. “Optimism is an intellectual choice.” —Diana Schneider
“High expectations are the key to everything.” —Sam Walton
“The successful man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way.” —Dale Carnegie —SPJST—
dies and the list goes on and on. It is imperative that we reach our objectives for SPJST, but it is of more importance that we protect the lives of our members, family and friends. So let’s dust off the rate books, charge up the computers, and finish the last quarter with a strong finish and exceed our potential. District One, Two, and Three agents, if I can be of service to you in any way, email me hadixon2003@yahoo.com or call me (254) 231-7722 (cell) or (254) 773-1575 (Home Office). —SPJST—
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District Six fun day District News this Sunday determine who wins the prize baskets. District Three We will also be taking donations in a The District Six Fall Family Fun Day special fraternal box. Fun Day: will be Sunday, October 25, 2009, at the See the agenda for more details. SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje hall Katelyn Daniel Fraternally, in Hillje, Texas. Lodge 40 will be hostGordon Hubenak Fundraiser ing the event with registration starting at Calling all District Three Members and all SPJST Members Statewide: District Three Fun Day has taken on a special meaning and will become the District Three Fundraiser for one of our own! This will be an opportunity for us to show our fraternalism in a special way. Katelyn Daniel, an active youth club member at Lodge 183, Arlington in District Three competed at State Youth Achievement Day. Soon after that, she was diagnosed with leukemia. Katelyn and her family face several years of treatment in hopes that she can beat this health problem. The officers of District Three thought that helping our own members is the true meaning of fraternalism. Officers of District Three lodges: please read and help make this the best fundraiser ever. District Three fundraiser will be Sunday, October 25, 2009, at Lodge 92, Fort Worth. Registration starts at 10 a.m. We are asking each participating lodge in District Three to donate a basket with donated prizes and or items equal to about $50 value for the bingo game fundraiser. Everyone can buy tickets to put into jars in front of each gift basket for $1 each or six tickets for $5. Also, every bingo card purchased at 50 cents per game will receive one ticket to place into the jars. The winner of each bingo game will receive 10 tickets on regular bingo games and larger numbers of tickets on blackout and other special bingo games. At the end of the day, drawings will be held to
District Three President —SPJST—
District Six announces fall fun day contests
Dear Members of District Six, Once again, it’s time for our fall fun day! As I said at the spring meeting, all contests are the same as before except the food category: this year is candy. Candy must be on a disposable plate and brought in a plastic zip-lock type bag. There must be 25 pieces. No mixes. Must be made from scratch. No refrigerated items. Recipe must be included. Needlework - embroidery, crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, latch hook. All stitches must be visible. Christmas ornament. Must be homemade. No kits or store-bought. No food. No longer than six inches. Horseshoes will be played if weather permits. Candy entries will be sold with the proceeds going to the Czech Heritage Museum. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. and continues until 11:30 a.m. See you at the fun day on Sunday, October 25 at SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. Fraternally, Helen Zabransky District Six FAC —SPJST—
You are cordially invited to the District Three Fall Meeting/Fun Day this Sunday, October 25 at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth Come on out for a day of fun and fundraising for Lodge 183, Arlington youth club member Katelyn Daniel. Your help is appreciated.
10:30 a.m. A delicious barbecue meal will be provided at 12 noon, followed by a day filled with fun and games. All District Six members are encouraged to bring their family and friends. New sales agents and members are invited to participate in the
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District Family Fun Day and see what SPJST fraternalism is all about. There will be door prizes, delicious food, candy, needlework and ornament contests, horseshoe tournament (weather permitting), bingo, and fun for the whole family. Every lodge should bring a door prize and two desserts. Members attending may also bring prizes (pantry items, toys, etc.) for bingo. Any member wanting to participate in a district contest should review the criteria for each contest. See District Six FAC Helen Zabransky’s letter with the contest rules.
District Three Fall Meeting Agenda Sunday, October 25, 2009 Hosted by SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth
10 a.m. — Registration for Fun Day Youth Christmas Ornament Contest/Adult Christmas Ornament Contest Youth Halloween Costume Contest/Adult Halloween Costume Contest Complimentary pastry, juice and coffee provided by Lodge 92 10:30 a.m. — Youth Meeting Called To Order
11 a.m. Meeting Called to Order.....................District Three President Gordon Hubenak Posting of Colors ...............................................................................Flag Bearers Pledge of Allegiance .................................................Flag Bearer Raiven Jackson Youth Motto..................................................................Flag Bearer Gage Cornell Welcome....................................................Gordon Hubenak, Lodge 92 President Response/Recognition of Visitors..................First Vice President Gayle Krengel Approval of Minutes and Treasurer’s Report Home Office Address to Members.......Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek Announcement of Location for Spring 2010 Meeting.....................District Three President Gordon Hubenak Introduction of Contest Judges ..................................................Gordon Hubenak Costume Contest and Awards Introduction of 2009 District Royalty........................................Gordon Hubenak Prayer.........................................................................................................Royalty 12 noon — Adjournment/Lunch Break Menu: Spaghetti (with meat sauce), salad, fruit, bread, tea/coffee Donation of five canned goods per person entitles member to a free meal, otherwise $6 per plate. No expired canned goods, please.
12:45 p.m. — Setup for Fundraiser Bingo – Every bingo card purchased at 50 cents per game will receive one ticket. Winner of each bingo game will receive 10 tickets on regular bingo games and larger number of tickets on blackout and other special games. Tickets can be placed in jars for drawing of special donated gift baskets (valued at about $50). Winners of the Christmas Ornament Contest will be announced between the fourth and fifth bingo games. Proceeds from FUNdraiser Day will be donated to one of our own youth members, Katelyn Daniel, and her family for use towards medical expenses incurred after being diagnosed with leukemia. This is an opportunity to show our fraternalism in a special way. Officers and Committee Representatives are to submit any reports they have as a written report. Copies should be provided for membership. If you need the district to provide the copies of your report, please email them to Gordon Hubenak ckhubenak@yahoo.com. Thanks for attending, and please drive safely home. —SPJST—
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Directions to SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje hall: The Lodge 40 SPJST Hall is located on Highway 59 just south of El Campo in Hillje, Texas. Fraternally, Wanda Dorotik District Six Secretary —SPJST—
District Seven Director announces Jerry Elzner Memorial Fund
Dear Members and Friends, I would like to proudly announce the start up of a fund in late Lodge 79, Corpus Christi member Jerry Elzner’s name. We would like to make a memorial donation to the Czech Heritage Museum in Jerry’s memory with the permission of the family. I believe that we need to do something for Jerry. He has done so much for our Czech culture, our Czech heritage, and SPJST. It is now time that we do something for him so I am asking all of you out there to please contribute to this en-
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deavor. I have talked to Lodge 79, Corpus Christi President Mark Rebecek and his wife Virginia, and they said that they would take care of the Corpus Christi area for me. I will send out some letters shortly. I will start this fund out with a $500 donation. As of September 30, we have collected $5,262. This is very good! I have talked with District Seven Czech Heritage Museum board member Roxy Bertrand. She said that the CHM is looking for an audio/visual system for the museum. She said the cost was around $10,000 so I am setting this as our goal. If you wish to make a donation, please send it to: Jerry Elzner Memorial c/o Bob Bayer SPJST District Seven Director 1100 Hospital Boulevard Floresville, Texas 78114
I will keep you posted through the Vestnik on the funds we raise. For information or questions, please call (830) 393-9073. Fraternally, Bob Bayer District Seven Director —SPJST—
District Six Fall Family Fun Day
Sunday, October 25, 2009 Hosted by SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje 10:30 to 11 a.m. — Contest Registration Bingo games begin.
Tentative Agenda
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
SPJST Lodge Se ct ion
Lodge 4 Hallettsville plans Czech Feszt dessert booth
Dear Members, Lodge 4, Hallettsville met on Sunday, September 20, 2009, at the Legion Tap Room with Vice President Annie Vahalik presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Resolution Committee Gaynell Chudej read resolutions of sympathy for our departed members Margaret Holy Crawford and Irene Dusek Schulte. Youth Leader Shirely Kalmus reported on youth club activities. They will pick up trash after the meeting on the two-mile Adopt-a-Highway Program. In honor of Grandparents Day,
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Sarah Siptak, Mark Siptak, Jonathan Vahalik, and Jonathan Vanek spoke about their grandparents. They also made centerpieces for the dining room tables at Hallettsville Rehab. The pretty clay pots contained fall silk flowers. Secretary-Treasurer Helen Zabransky read the minutes and the financial report. Correspondence was also read. It was voted to sponsor a dessert booth at Czech Feszt on October 31 in Temple with proceeds going to the Czech Heritage Museum. Members are asked to donate baked goods for the booth. Members were reminded of the District Six Fall Meeting and Fun Day on Sunday, October 25 hosted by Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. We will hold a short October meeting that day. The members voted to host the District Six Spring Meeting on Sunday,
Rogers Homecoming Princesses ride SPJST Float
12 noon — Meal Brisket and sausage catered by Mustang Creek Barbecue
Call to Order ..........................................................................President Joe Siptak Posting of Colors .......................................................................District Six Youth Moment of Silence for Deceased Members Welcome by Hosting Lodge ...........................Lodge 40 President Gerry Gensler Response/Introduction of Guests....................First Vice President Annie Vahalik Roll Call of Lodges, Officers and Standing Committees.........................................Secretary Wanda Dorotik Needlework Contest Christmas Ornament Contest Candy Contest Horseshoe Tournament District Contest Winners.......................................District FAC Helen Zabransky Drawing for District Six Door Prizes Drawing for District Six Prizes
SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje hall is located on Highway 59 South of El Campo in Hillje, Texas. —SPJST—
Rogers High School Homecoming Princesses ride the SPJST Float in the Rogers Homecoming parade on Saturday, October 10, 2009. Left to right (at back of float) are sophomore princess Rachel Hattemer, member of Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club; junior princess Stephanie Gommert; and freshman princess Paige Williams. At the front of the float are senior princesses, left to right, Stephanie Vanicek, member of Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club; Suzanne Schiller; and Eden Williams.
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April 25, 2010. The December meeting and Christmas party will be held Sunday, December 6 instead of on the usual second Sunday of the month. July, August, September birthdays recognized were Lillie Balusek, Annie Vahalik, Jennifer Hessler, Susan Siptak, Shirley Kalmus, Jonathan Vanek, and Patsy Zabransky. Door prize winners were Margaret Smotek, Helen Zabransky, and Patsy Zabransky. The meeting adjourned followed by lunch. See you at the District Six Fall Meeting and Fun Day! Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 6 Cottonwood celebrates Grandparents Day
President Milton Peterson called the meeting to order on Sunday, October 4, 2009, at 4 p.m. Youth club member Amelia Peterson led the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST motto. A moment of silence was observed for the sick and deceased members of our lodge. Sister George Soukup reported 19 members present. Sister Irene Peterson read the minutes from the last meeting. Sister Barbara Hykel had back surgery. The members send her our love and get well wishes. Sister Lydia Dobecka gave the treasurer’s report and youth club report. Anna Dulock, our youth club member, was crowned West High School Home-
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Lodge 8, Weimar assists at Block Fest Lodge 8, Weimar members volunteer at Block Fest September 14 to 16, 2009. Pictured are Rosie Shumbera, left, and Marjorie Grunewald.
Block Fest volunteers are, left to right, Paul Veselka, Barbara Veselka, Carolyn Tobola, Henrietta Veselka, and Erline Janik.
Members of Lodge 8, Weimar participated as volunteers helping 375 children at the Block Fest September 14 through 16, 2009. It was hosted by the Schulenburg-Weimar Parents As Teachers. This program is an interactive exhibit that provides families with young children from eight months to eight years of age with hands-on math, science and literacy activities. Block
coming Queen. Brother George Straten gave the hall report. Sister Jerelene Lenart sent a get well card to Tony Mabile. There were no Octobers birthdays.
prize winners were Don Urbanovsky, Jeanette Beseda, and Dorothy Kucera. The youth club honored grandparents with a delicious meal at our September meeting. Birthdays in September were Joe and Dorothy Dvorsky. An appreciation dinner will be served on November 15 with a noon meal. Please make plans to attend. Next Meeting—November 1 Our next meeting will be November 1 at 2 p.m. with a meal to follow. Dorothy Kucera, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 9, Snook reports on October meeting
Fest is shown to increase parental knowledge of early development while increasing social skills and literacy for young children. Volunteering from Lodge 8 were Paul and Barbara Veselka, Carolyn Tobola, Erline Janik, Henrietta Veselka, Rosie Shumbera, and Marjorie Grunewald. —SPJST—
Progressive door prize winner for $10 was Pamela Lovecky. The $1 progressive winner was Carley Matus. At next month’s meeting, the drawing will be $10 and $2. Attendance door
Donnie Hejl called the October 7, 2009, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Marie Shelfer led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Ann Schoeneman read the minutes of the last meeting, and they stood approved as read. David Kovar gave the hall manager’s report. Donnie Victorick gave the treasurer’s report, and his report. Bonnie Walker gave the FAC report. Marie Shelfer gave the youth club report. There was 36 youth members present and 14 adults. The youth will have their Grandparents Day program on Sunday, October 25 at 4:30 p.m. The youth will participate in a Make a Difference Day Project. The youth will collect old eyeglasses for the Lions Club. Charities and community service projects for November and December will be for each family to bring an apple, orange, and grapefruit for the
Lodge 6, Cottonwood member Anna Dulock crowned WHS Homecoming Queen
LEFT PHOTO: West High School Superintendent Dr. Marty Crawford crowns Anna Dulock as 2009 West High School Homecoming Queen. Anna is a Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club member. CENTER PHOTO: WHS Homecoming Court and their escorts. Front, left to right, are Ray-
mond Baylor, Stephanie Wetch, Anna Dulock, and Madison Wolf. Back: Ricky Wetch and Jimmy Dulock of Lodge 6, Cottonwood. RIGHT PHOTO: Homecoming King Lane Machac, Queen Anna Dulock, and Anna’s dad Jimmy Dulock. Congratulations, Anna!
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fruit bags for the grandparents and shut-ins. Also, they are asking each family to bring three canned food items and one small toy/board game. We accepted two new members. The roofing project needs to be checked on.
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District Five Members ride SPJST Float in Angleton parade
Next Meeting—November 4 The next meeting will be Wednesday, November 4 at 7:30 p.m. The youth club will meet at 6:30 p.m. James Schoeneman Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 18, Elgin Polka Fest: huge success
Well, if you missed the big three band dance, you missed a great time. We had a great crowd. With the three bands, you had wonderful music to listen and dance to. Thanks to Fritz Hodde who arranged this event. The bands were Jodie Mikula Orchestra, Majek Orchestra, and Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six. Thanks to Dale Kessel for the won-
Lodge 30, Taiton welcomes new member
Lodge 30, Taylor welcomes new member Abigail Johnson. She is the daughter of Michele and Jaime Johnson of Taylor. Abigail is six years old. Her sales agent is her great aunt Karen Kaspar. Abigail is the great granddaughter of Regina Kaspar of Taiton. —SPJST—
Abigail Johnson
District Five members from Lodge 88, Houston and Lodge 162, Iowa Colony ride the SPJST Float in the Brazoria County Fair parade on Saturday, October 14. The float received the President’s Award. RIGHT PHOTO:
derful hamburgers. We had many compliments. Our kitchen help did a great job. Thanks, Waldine Wierischeske, Evelyn Gustafson, Shirlene Matetzschk, Deborah Parker, and Jennifer Davis. They sold the hamburgers that Dale made and chili dogs, chicken salad sandwiches, and all the wonderful desserts that our great ladies made. We are planning on doing this every year, Artie is working on this already. The meeting had all the usual reports. Evelyn Gustafson send get well cards to Waldine Wierischeske and Alice Morgan. A sympathy card was sent to the Alvin Klotz family. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Evelyn Gustafson. We are preparing for the Christmas dance and the New Year’s Dance. This is a great place to celebrate. Those with good sense are slow to anger, and it is their glory to overlook an offense. Submitted by, Irene Vrabel, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone to “kick it up a notch”
Dear Readers, The September 2009 meeting of Lodge 24, Cyclone was held on Monday, the 14th. We started with our supper around 6:45 p.m. Then, the meeting was called to order by President Daniel Wilde. We recited the Pledge of Alle-
Also riding the float were 2009-2010 District Five Duke Zachary Collins of Lodge 162, Iowa Colony, King Doug Coleman of Lodge 88, Houston, and Queen Jodi Malovets and Duchess Jaci Malovets, both of Lodge 162.
giance and had a moment of silence for all sick and deceased members. Secretary Margaret Mikeska read the minutes from the previous meeting. With a few minor corrections, they were approved as read. We received a thank you card from District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky in regards to Lodge 24 hosting Youth Achievement Day. Treasurer Linda Wilde gave the financial report, and Wilbert Mikeska gave the bar report. Youth Leader Joan Vanicek reported on youth club activities. On Grandparents Day, September 13, the youth club had an ice cream social and invited all youth club members’ grandparents and adult lodge grandparents. She said they had a really nice turnout. They scheduled a bake sale for September 26. Their October meeting will be held on the 18th at Miller Springs hiking trail. Emma Hoelscher became a new youth club member. Vice President Shirley Hoelscher reported on some upcoming events which some will have already taken place by the time my letter appears in
Happy 43rd Birthday, Denisse Wuensche of Lodge 48, Beyersville October 29, 2009 Love ya, Your Family
the Vestnik. The District Two Fall Meeting will be at Lodge 47, Seaton on September 20. The month of October is Czech Heritage Month. At the State Fair of Texas, October 4 is proclaimed as Heritage Day. And, with the beginning of October, the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive gets underway. Upcoming SPJST state tournaments for 2010 are Progressive 42 on January 9 at Lodge 24, Cyclone; tarok on February 6 at Lodge 6, Cot-
Stephanie Vanicek: RHS Homecoming princess
Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek escorts daughter Stephanie during halftime homecoming festivities at the Rogers vs. Jarrell football game on October 9, 2009. Stephanie was the senior class princess. The Vanicek family are members of Lodge 24, Cyclone.
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tonwood; straight domino on March 6 at Lodge 47, Seaton; regular 42 on April 3 at Lodge 79, Corpus Christi. We held a short discussion on fundraisers and New Year’s Eve. We discussed our Mother’s Day Barbecue and thought of things we could do (as Emeril Lagasse, the chef, says) to “kick it up a notch.” I wasn’t able to attend the public awareness meeting that the Bell County Sheriff’s Department held at the lodge hall on Thursday evening, September 11 but was told we had a really good turnout. We want to really thank the sheriff’s department that presented the program. Margaret reported that they really gave out a lot of good information. This was in regards to a lot of home break-ins and attacks going on in the area. So a big thank you to the Bell County Sheriff’s Department for doing this and to everyone who attended. Birthdays for September were Shirley Hoelscher - 2nd; Doris Vanicek - 1st; Margaret Mikeska - 25th; Kristin Klecka Nash - 25th; Cortni Ashcraft - 26th; Michael Hoelscher 23rd; and Alice Hoelscher - 19th. David and Pat Vanicek’s anniversary was September 10. A big thank you to Robert and Barbara Macek for our delicious meal before our meeting. We had barbecue sandwiches, salad, slaw, chips and dips, cookies, and cupcakes. Our October meeting will be on the 12th. I always extend an invitation to members to come to the meeting.
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Maybe there are some of you out there who have been thinking of coming to the meetings so just come on out and join us! Fraternally, Theresa Klecka, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone asks members to get involved
Dear Readers, The last meeting of Lodge 24, Cyclone was held on Monday, October 12, 2009. We began with our social at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting started around 7:15 p.m. President Daniel Wilde called the meeting to order. We recited the Pledge of Allegiance and remained standing for a moment of silence in honor of all sick or deceased members. Our sympathy goes out to the family of Clara Coufal and Viola Cervenka Davis. Secretary Margaret Mikeska read the minutes from the previous meeting. Correspondence received was a thank you card from Dorothy Vitek thanking us for the contribution for the Relay for Life event in which she participated. Treasurer Linda Wilde gave the financial report, and hall manager Wilbert Mikeska gave the bar report. Youth Leader Joan Vanicek re-
Lodge 48, Beyersville members participate in Thorndale pageant
LEFT PHOTO: Lisa Wuensche, age 15, was crowned Miss Thorndale 2009. RIGHT PHOTO: Amy Wuensche, age 9, was a finalist in the 2009 Junior Miss Thorndale. She is pictured with her sister,
Lisa, winner of Miss Thorndale 2009. Lisa and Amy are daughters of Karl and Sherry Wuensche. They are all members of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville. Congratulations, Lisa and Amy!
ported that the youth club meeting will be on October 18 at Miller Springs Hiking Trail. In honor of Make a Difference Day, the youth members and parents will pick up trash that they come across while doing their hiking. Joan will provide bags and gloves. Vice President Shirley Hoelscher reported on upcoming events. An important one coming up is the third annual Czech Feszt on October 31. This celebration is sponsored by SPJST
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and the City of Temple. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. Many activities are planned for the day. Performers highlighting the day will be Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five, Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, and Brave Combo. Special guest entertainer will be the newly crowned Miss Texas Kristen Blair. Let’s pray for good weather to make this day a success and enjoyable event
Ko lach e Bake r Iren e B ucan e k: r e p ea t g r an d ch am p i on
Irene Bucanek, owner of the Kolache Shoppe, located at 919 West Fourth Street in Taylor, won grand champion for the fourth time at the State of Texas Kolache Bake Show in Caldwell recently. Bucanek works to keep the Czech tradition alive in Taylor through both her baking and the preservation of the Czech culture through her business, which has survived in Taylor for 90 years. B u c a n e k bought the bakery 16 years ago, but has managed the business for 34 years, she said. The Shoppe is now run as a family business at which Bucanek’s daughter Debbie is the second in command. Bucanek’s passion for baking started when she was a little girl growing up on a farm in Beyersville. Every Sunday, her mother Mildred Zycha, would make kolaches and Bucanek was always eager to help and learn. It has always been my dream to own my own bakery,” Bucanek said. “If my mother were here today, she would be very proud of me.” Bucanek and daughter Debbie put a lot of hard work into the bakery, Bucanek said. They arrive early in the morning and stay late in the evening. Each kolache must be individually rolled, which takes a lot of time. The kolaches must also rise twice and be filled with fruit filling
before the second time they go into the oven. The doughs, frostings, and fillings are all homemade and fresh. Bucanek and daughter Debbie make nine different flavors of kolaches during the week, sausage kolaches— called “pigs in blanket”—and doughnuts on Saturday. We also bake cookies, “ginger boys,” all kinds of wedding cakes, anniversary cakes, birthday cakes, and b a b y shower cakes, as well as homemade bread and cinnamon rolls. In addition to the S h o p p e ’s locally famous pastries, the business offers a unique atmosphere. When the customer walks into the business, they enter a shrine devoted to Elvis Presley, with paraphernalia sent to the business from all over the world. Furthermore, the business is known by the building’s unmistakable purple exterior. Bucanek jokes with residents that the business doubles as an “Elvis Museum.” She hopes to one day have Fourth Street renamed Elvis Presley Boulevard, she said. Mrs. Bucanek’s husband Charlie comes and helps her out, also. They enjoy going to Rockport, Texas, and finding time to get away and relax at the beach. Mrs. Bucanek and her family are members of SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor. —SPJST—
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for the whole family. October 24 is Make a Difference Day this year. This day was created by USA Weekend Magazine and is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday in October. Also, the month of October is the beginning of the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. We would like to offer our congratulations to Sandra Hoggard of Lodge 202, Jourdanton. She was named the National Fraternal Congress of America Fraternalist of the Year at the NFCA’s annual meeting held in September.
Please Get Involved . . . Don’t Close Hall Under new business, we discussed an idea of still doing something on New Year’s Eve. We also discussed what we could do to try to get more members interested in coming to the meetings and taking an active part in the operation of this lodge. When I say we, there about 10 to 12 regular members attending the meetings, and we need more of you to keep this lodge going. We can’t force anyone to attend, but without some member participation, the lodge just may have to shut down some time soon, and I don’t think anyone really wants to see that happen. Birthdays for October are Bobby Hoelscher - October 21; Lisa Hoelscher - October 14; Carl Macek October 9; and Jeffrey Mikeska - October 21. Linda Wilde’s father Anton Vrazel had a birthday October 9. In remembrance of my late father-in-law,
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Anton Klecka, his birthday was October 23. We had no anniversaries among the members at the meeting. Reported on the sick list was Alice Hoelscher. Barbara Macek’s husband Robert had spent a few days in the hospital. My husband Johnnie has been under the weather lately, also. We wish them all a speedy recovery and a return to good health soon. A big thank you to Jason and Shirley Hoelscher for the meal before the meeting. They fixed sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread, tea, and apple pie. And, we had a poppyseed cake furnished by Linda and Daniel Wilde. It was all very delicious.
Next Meeting—November 9 The next meeting will be on Monday, November 9. This will be election of officers so hope to see you all there. Fraternally, Theresa Klecka, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis observes Czech Heritage Month
SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis members met for their regular meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2009, at 8 p.m. after a Czech meal in observance of Czech Heritage Month. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was held for our departed members. The
Happy Birthday, Lodge 66, Waco members!
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minutes were read, and all officers gave their reports. Special guests were introduced— State FAC Chester Jenke, Sr. and his wife. Chester spoke at the end of the meeting, and we had a question-andanswer session. Meeting time will be changed to 7:30 p.m. due to daylight savings time. District Three Fall Meeting benefit was discussed, and a donation was approved towards a basket for Katelyn Daniel’s benefit bingo. Katelyn is from Lodge 183, Arlington.
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Nominating committee was appointed for election of officers at the November meeting. Numerous correspondence items were read by the secretary. “Happy Birthday” was sung to all celebrating October birthdays. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Fraternally, Eugene Dolezal President/FAC —SPJST—
Lodge 48, Beyersville remodels bathrooms
Lodge 48, Beyersville has finally found the answer to why women go to the bathroom in pairs. A lot of public bathrooms are cold and plain, but not at our hall. When Robert appointed the Ladies Bathroom Committee, he really hit the mark. These folks did an outstanding job of updating the bathroom. Now, it is so inviting with the beautiful color combinations. And, with all of the wonderful pieces of art on the walls, it is just like home. So when ladies visit the bathroom in pairs, it is because they want to see the great new bathrooms! Serving on the committee
were Donna and Tim Vanecek along with youth club members Collin and Kacie Vanecek, Juanette Susan, Paula Kennedy, and Linda Wuensche. But, hold up there, mister! The men’s bathroom reeked of updating as well. Robert Leshikar touched up some painting and added some manly decorations. The Texas theme art reminds patrons that they are deep in the heart of Texas! Submitted by, Denisse Wuensche Reporter —SPJST—
MEN’S BATHROOM: Howdy sign welcomes the guys into their nice, new bathroom; Texas sign; hanging rack dons one of the walls.
Bronze mirror hangs above the hand sink in men’s bathroom (Do guys check their makeup and hair, too?). LADIES’ BATHROOM: Butterfly and leaves on wall as you enter ladies’ bathroom; leaf vine above stalls; mirror above hand sink; floral vase on back wall; butterfly hangs on wall between stalls and hand sink.
Lodge 66, Waco’s September birthday celebrants are, left to right, Dorothy Gerlich, Diana Engelke, Brenda Busby, and Larry Pankonien.
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Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard meets October 25
Dear Members, This is to remind you that the October meeting for Lodge Karel Jonas will be held on the 25th, the fourth Sunday, in conjunction with the District Six Fall Meeting at Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. To the faithful: See you on the 25th in Hillje and this writer remains . . . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, FIC President of Lodge 28 —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton supports youth booth at Czech Feszt
Dear Vestnik Readers, The regular monthly meeting of Lodge 47, Seaton was held on Sunday, October 4, 2009. Vice President Frank Klinkovsky called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. The flags were presented by youth members Colton Regan and Neil Rabroker. Board Chairman Woodrow Marek led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Members stood in a moment of silence for departed members
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Lawrence B. Kasberg and Viola Kovar Chervenka Davis. May God bless these families in the loss of their loved one. Brother Frankie stated that President Pechal had called this morning to ask him to preside over the meeting. His wife, Judy, was admitted to the hospital earlier in the morning. At the writing of this letter, she is home and feeling much better after her surgery. Judy, we are all glad you are doing much better and hope you will take it easy for a few days. I overheard your boss at Ratibor say you could have as much time off as you wanted, with pay, and he will be sure you get all the TLC you need! You deserve it. Member Henry Janacek has also been in the hospital. We also want to keep our dear friend from Lodge 48, Beyersville, Denisse Wuensche, in our prayers. It was good to see Calvin Skrabanek with us after his surgery. Roll call of officers, board members, and active sales agents showed all present except President Pechal and board member Crystal Morris present today. Members voted to count President Pechal present for the meeting. We welcomed visitors Aubrey and Wilbert Richter. We enjoyed having you visit with us, and please do come again. Lodge Secretary Patsy Koslovsky read the September minutes. The September unofficial board minutes were read by Board Secretary Lynette Talasek. A thank you note was read from the family of Lawrence B. Kasberg. Vice President/FAC Frank
Lodge 91, Crosby presents Czech Heritage Month display
In honor of Czech Heritage Month, Lodge 91, Crosby displays items brought from the Czech Republic and other memorabilia representing the Czech culture. If you are in the Crosby area, Czech out our display at the Crosby Community Center. It is quite impressive!
Klinkovsky thanked all who have worked at the last two dances. At the dance the night before, dancers were honored to have their names placed in a drawing to celebrate Czech Heritage Month. Fourteen lucky winners each won a dozen kolaches. Thank you to all members who provided the kolaches. Frankie gave a very good and detailed report on all upcoming district and statewide events. SPJST’s annual Czech Feszt will be held on October 31 at Miller Park in Temple. Again, a big thank you to our mother lodge for sponsoring the youth club booth. 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive cards were handed out to all members. Thank you to those of you who donated to this very worthy cause. Our lodge would like to congratulate Lodge 202, Jourdanton member Sandra Hoggard for her well-deserved
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honor of being named National Fraternalist of the Year. Treasurer Amanda Greger gave the treasurer’s report. Youth Leader Lynette Talasek gave the youth report. There were 27 members present today. She explained the booth that the youth will sponsor at Czech Feszt. A large piece of plywood has been painted with the design of a Czech beseda costume—one of a girl and one of a boy. Those wishing to have their pictures taken, can put their face through the cut out. The picture will then be printed and you can purchase your picture in the beseda costume. What a neat idea Youth Leader Lynette Talasek has come up with. What a great idea for Czech Feszt! The youth will have a pumpkin carving party on Sunday, October 25 at 3 p.m. at the hall. The carved and
La c y Wa l k er a nd G r eg or y G o ed e ke exc han ge w eddin g vo w s
Following the wedding, the couLacy Christina Walker of Cypress, Texas, and Gregory Lewis Goedeke ple had their honeymoon in Playa of Spring, Texas, were united in mar- Del Carmen, Mexico. Lacy is a graduate of Windfern riage at 6 p.m. on June 12, 2009, in Puerto Morelos, Mexico, at The High School. She received her associate in applied science degree from Moon Palace Resort and Spa. The Reverend Skye Vera, a close San Jacinto Community College and friend of the couple, officiated the is currently pursuing her bachelor of general studies with concentrations ceremony. in Sociology The bride is and business the daughter of from Texas Christina Woman’s UniBertani of versity with Magnolia. The plans to gradugroom is the ate in the winter son of Carol of 2010. From Globke of there, she will Spring and Ken receive her and Joy teaching certifiGoedeke of cate to teach elHouston. The ementary bride’s brother, students. Carlo Bertani Greg is a gave her away graduate of in marriage. A Klein Oak High horse carriage School and recarried them ceived his bachboth up to the elor of business gazebo overadministration looking the Lacy and Gregory Goedeke degree in marocean. keting from Greg and Lacy’s niece and nephew, Kate Pit- Sam Houston State University. The couple currently resides in tenger and Jack Pittenger were the Spring. flower girl and the ring bearer. The bridegroom and his mother An attendance of about 25 friends and family were in Mexico to cele- are members of SPJST Lodge 88, brate this special day with Greg and Houston. —SPJST— Lacy.
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painted pumpkins will then be donated to local nursing homes. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Thank you, Lynette! You are so talented and full of neat ideas. Youth members and their families are looking forward to the Great Wolf Lodge social in Grapevine, October 17 and 18. Bar, dance ticket, and kitchen chairman’s reports were given. The lodge had voted to have an ad in the Rogers Homecoming booklet. Copies of the paper were available for all the members. October birthday wishes go out to Louis Kohutek, Ruth Janacek, Albert Koslovsky, Gary Skrabanek, Michael Brenek, Russ Guidry, Lori Hudgens, and Sara Grenwelge. May you all have a good birthday. Congratulations to Joyce and James Skrabanek and Lucy Mihatsch and her late husband, Edward, celebrating October wedding anniversaries. Door prizes winners were Wilma Frerichs, Ruth Kohutek, and our visitor Aubrey Richter. Next Meeting—November 1 Our next lodge meeting will be held on Sunday, November 1 at 1 p.m. Please make note of the change of time. The meeting will be held one hour earlier due to the election of the 2010 officers and board members. Frank Klinkovsky gave the blessing. Members then enjoyed a time of fellowship and good food. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 48 Beyersville reports on activities
Lodge 48, Beyersville held its meeting on Monday, August 10, 2009, at 6 p.m. Robert called the meeting to order and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Bonnie reported that the hall was staying rented. She reminded us of Bunco. This group meets every first Tuesday at the hall. A light meal starts the evening off at 6:30 p.m. Bunco starts at 7 p.m. That is always a lot of fun. This is open to any lady in the community who wants to just get out and have a little fun. Please call Bonnie Wolf if you have any questions. She can be reached at (512) 365-3733. We were updated by the ladies bathroom committee. They finished painting, purchasing and decorating the ladies’ bathroom. It looks wonderful, and the ladies put a lot of their time and energy into making this so beautiful. A big thank you to Donna Vanecek, Kacie Vanecek, Juanette Susan, Paula Kennedy, and Linda Wuensche. Property committee reported that we were on track to have the new septic system in place and operational by the fundraiser. FAC Ruth Wuensche reported that she and Bobby attended the 100th anniversary for Lodge 15, Buckholts. Donna reported that the youth club would meet on September 23. Margie Faltesek represented the lodge at John’s Community Hospital fundraiser. She said that we, unfortunately, did not win, but she had fun
Congratulations, Lodge 92, Fort Worth from Lodge 154, Fort Worth!
To: Lodge 92, Fort Worth for 99 wonderful years of service. From: Lodge 154, Fort Worth. President Gordon Hubenak receives a congratulations check from Lodge 154, Fort Worth. Presenting the check is Lodge 154 Vice President Rosie Steinman.
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and the food was good. The mother lodge would like to send congratulations to two youth club members who especially shined at District Two Youth Achievement Day. Joshua Hannington competed for king for the first time and did outstanding. This reporter’s heart was thumping with pride (not that I had anything to do with it). When Joshua started in the youth club with me as his leader six years ago, he was shy. He has come a long way under his parents, teachers, and his great youth leader. Alyssa Torres also competed for the first time as a queen contestant. Alyssa placed as first runner-up. Her grandmother and mother were both on hand to give her so many hugs and take so many pictures. Alyssa, we are so proud and
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happy for you. We know that you, too, will go far in life. Many of the other youth competed in craft and talent competitions and placed, and we are so proud of you. Representing the youth club were Collin, Kacie, Kayla H., Kayla W., Joshua H., Alexis, and Alyssa. Robert reminded us about the District Two Fall Meeting in Seaton on September 20. This is also the fall festival where all the cool grocery games as well as a cake walk area are enjoyed by all. We finished plans for fun day. We look to have about 100 people there. Robert reminded us that we need to schedule a clean-up day. Our birthday youngsters for July and August were Donna Mahac, Paula
Jo l i e Pa p r sk a r a n d J a so n Moz i n go exc han ge w eddin g vo w s
Jolie Marie Paprskar of Hurst, ther, the bride wore an ivory satin, reTexas, and Jason Lynn Mozingo of embroidered lace gown with crystal Bedford, Texas, were united in mar- beading and sequins that had a chapel riage October 3, 2009, at 4:30 p.m. at train with a French bustle. Matron of honor was Tiffany United Methodist Christian Church. Mary Lou Dillon officiated. Cere- Phipps of Roanoke, Texas. Maid of mony music was provided by Kelly honor was Michelle Trainor of Keller. BridesWinstead, pimaids were anist. A recepBrette Davison, tion followed at Sharece Ingram, SPJST Lodge and Christine 92, Fort Worth Taylor. The National Hall. house party inCakes were proc l u d e d vided by BarJohnathan Vebara Newman, nage and Chase and guests P i c k e n s . danced the night Flower girl was away to music the groom’s provided by DJ niece Hanna Clayton Harris. Mozingo. A rehearsal dinBest man ner was hosted was Jeff Corby the groom’s nish of Keller. parents at Salt Groomsmen Grass Steak were Brian TayHouse in lor, Jeremy Von Grapevine, Hoff, Ben CorMrs. Jason Mozingo Texas. nish, and Bryan The bride is Sims. Ring the daughter of John and Joy Pa- bearer was Julian Phipps. Ushers inprskar of Hurst. She is the grand- cluded Jon Eric Paprskar, Michael daughter of the late Michael and Mozingo, and Matthew Mozingo. The bride is employed at a dentist Helen Paprskar and the late Earl and office in Los Colinas, and the brideEdna Beavers of Fort Worth, and the great-granddaughter of the late Frank groom is employed for the City of and Anna Paprskar. The bridegroom Grand Prairie as a paramedic/fireis the son of Rolland and Carol fighter. After a honeymoon in Ireland, the Mozingo of Grapevine. couple will reside in Watauga, Texas. Given in marriage by her parents —SPJST— and escorted down the aisle by her fa-
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Kennedy, Larry Beran, Clayton Carnly, Selene Srnensky, and a new baby great-granddaughter for the Shillers—Khloe Belle Alcosar. Celebrating anniversaries were Gilbert and Demetra with 60 years and John and Linda Wuensche with 11 years. Our meal stewards were Gilbert and Demetra, John and Linda, and Alice W. They served hot dogs, wraparounds, sandwiches, corn, and iced tea. Fraternally, Denisse Wuensche, Reporter Editor’s Note: Please see next week’s Vestnik for Denisse’s report from Lodge 48’s fundraiser along with many pictures from the event. —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston Czech Day this Sunday
Plans are underway for the 44th Annual Czech Day celebration slated for Sunday, October 25, 2009, at Lodge 88, Houston, located at 1435 Beall Street in Houston, Texas. This celebration is in connection with October which is Texas Czech Heritage Month. This is one of the most important celebrations for Czech descendants to commemorate their heritage and celebrate with family and friends. Members and guests of all ages will enjoy—not only a fun day—but an educational day as well. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. consisting of delicious turkey and dress-
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Lodge 117, Robstown helps school
On Join Hands Day, members of Lodge 117, Robstown worked with students at St. James Episcopal School to clean the garden.
Lodge 117 Robstown donates to USO
Lodge 117 members returned to the school in September to help science teacher Ms. Means and her third grade students with their fall garden. They are pictured here before heading to the garden.
ing, sauerkraut, and green beans, priced at $7 for adults and $4 for children. The youth club will sell its tasty homemade ice cream, and the Birthday Club Sisters will sell their famous Czech pastries. This year, in addition to the pastry booth, the Birthday Club Sisters will have a country store with lots of homemade items for sale. The SPJST Orchestra and Choral Group will present their program of good ol’ Czech songs for your enjoyment from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will again feature a vendor area showcasing in-
Late afternoon entertainment will consist of a dance in the beautiful Chandelier Ballroom from 2 to 6 p.m. The wonderful Mark Halata and Texavia band will be playing polkas and variety music. Price for the dance will be $8 per person. Be sure to mark October 25 as a “must attend”—Czech Day at Lodge 88! Fraternally, Jo Ann Buri Second Vice President —SPJST—
teresting crafts and other homemade items from area merchants as well as educational information for Czech descendants. The program will begin at 1 p.m. with a proclamation from the City of Houston Mayor’s Office and other entertainment. Please be sure to wear your colorful Czech costumes for the annual Mr. and Ms. Czech Day 2009 contest. Also, all previously crowned Kings and Queens are encouraged to come and be recognized during the program.
Lodge 117, Robstown met for its quarterly meeting on Friday, September 25, 2009, at Chili’s in Calallen, Texas. A great meal was enjoyed by all. Secretary Dianne Raska reported on the many activities of the lodge during the last quarter. In May, Lodge 117 participated with St. James Episcopal School science department to help teacher Sammie Means and her students with their gardening project. Several plant beds needed cleaning out. After doing this, Lodge 117 President Frances McDonald presented Mrs. Means with a $100 check to buy plants, fertilizer, and small tools for the fall garden. In September, members were back to help the classes prepare the fall garden and add their new plants. Also taking place during the summer was the June meeting in which members enjoyed a day of water play
Lodge 117, Robstown: summer picnics, USO support, dinner at Chili’s
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 117, Robstown members enjoy food and water activities at Lake Corpus Christi during the June meeting. PHOTO 2: Coltin Butler wades in Lake Corpus Christi during activities at Lodge 117’s July social. PHOTO 3: To honor Independence Day in July, Lodge 117 President Frances McDonald, left, and Secretary Dianne
Raska, right, present a $200 check to the USO Naval Air Base Corpus Christi representative. RIGHT PHOTO: Enjoying dinner at Chili’s during the September 25 lodge meeting are, back to front, Colleen Jenke, Sammie Means, Dianne Raska, and Kathryn Marek. —Submitted by Dianne Raska, Secretary
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and barbecue at Lake Corpus Christi. Jeff Janak was host for this meeting. We met there the next month for another day of water activity and to celebrate the Fourth of July. At the meeting, it was decided that Lodge 117 would donate a $200 check to the USO in appreciation for our servicemen and servicewomen. Dianne Raska and Frances McDonald delivered that check in July and made the presentation. All in all, it was a very active summer for Lodge 117. President McDonald reminded members that we will ride the SPJST Float on October 10 for October Seafair in Rockport, Texas. Fraternally, Dianne Raska, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 133 San Antonio sets Thanksgiving luncheon
SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio met on Sunday, September 20 at Good Shepherd Activity Center. President Jarolyn Popp was absent. Secretary/Treasurer Vicki Reese conducted the meeting. Bob Popp filled her position. Vice President Kelsey Reese was also present. Vicki welcomed all of the members especially Emil and Evelyn Matula who have been absent for some time. Since our last meeting, Frances Schimcek, passed away. A memorial will be made to the SPJST Scholarship Fund in her memory. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Rohan were present. The members congratulated them on their 68th wedding anniversary which they celebrated August 11. There will be no October meeting since the hall is not available that day.
Thanksgiving Luncheon— November 15 A Thanksgiving luncheon will be held on the third Sunday of November which is November 15. A complete turkey dinner catered by Snogas will be served, compliments of the lodge. Dessert will also be provided. A special birthday wish in June was sent to Aiden Trinidad who celebrated his first birthday. Members who celebrated birthdays in July included Andrew Rohan, Bethany Pawelek, Cecil Hull, Edward Mazac, Kayla Mazac, Leroy Rohan, Roy Schauffele, and
Lodge 133, San Antonio couple celebrates 68 years of marriage
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Rohan celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on August 11, 2009. They are members of SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio. Congratulations and best wishes, Mr. and Mrs. Rohan!
Vicki Reese. August celebrants included Emil Matula, III, Joseph Matula, Kelsey Trinidad, Eric Trinidad, Margaret Schauffele, and Valerie Popp. Birthday wishes for September went to Emil Matula, Jr., Jacob Spacek, and Julian Mattes. I spoke to Pat Keller this week. Her father Bill Mares, who is in assisted living, sends his greetings to the lodge members. Please remember him in your prayers as well as Viola Kurtz and Evelyn Popp. I hope all of you have a great month of October, and I will see you in November. Stay healthy. Respectfully submitted, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—
Lodge 139 Danbury invites members to dinner
The officers of Lodge 139, Danbury would like to remind its members of the dinner on October 24, 2009, at the Community Center in Danbury, to get your calls in before time runs out, in order that they may plan for the actual attendance. Please remember the dinner is free for members but there will be a charge for guests. We ask that members please bring a dessert if possible. Please RSVP by Friday, October 16. Fraternally, Winnie Stefka, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 183 Arlington plans October 23 family night
The monthly meeting was held and called to order at 7:05 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2009, at Lodge 183, Arlington, located at 3100 Pleasant Valley Drive in Arlington, Texas. Roll call of officers was taken, and all were present except FAC Debra Daniel and Secretary Eugene Havran, both with excused absences. Present were President Ann Pustejovsky, First Vice President Dorothy Adamek, Second
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Vice President Ella Mikeska, Financial Secretary Angeline Stiborek, Treasurer Annette Cepak, Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth, and Trustees Randy Adamek, Raymond Mikeska, and Rita Mardis. Our thoughts and prayers go to Dorothy Adamek, Rudy Rejcek, Katelyn Daniel, Janie and Rudy Rejcek’s daughter Sandra, and Robert and Pat Sill’s daughter Kelly. The Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer of silence was observed for all those who are ill or who have recently been in the hospital. Minutes were not read from last month’s meeting due to Secretary Eugene Havran’s absence. President Ann Pustejovsky gave the bar report and stated that bingo is doing well; however, few rentals are being booked at this time. Ann stated that we have one rental for October, three in November, and two in December. The Swingers Club notified Ann to sign a contract for another year for their rental. Kenneth Cepak gave the bingo report, and it is doing well. Angeline Stiborek gave the insurance report and stated she had four new members and nine terminations. Robert Sill made a motion to approve the new members, and Dorothy Adamek seconded the motion. All voted and agreed to the new members. Ann Pustejovsky gave the FAC report in the absence of Debra Daniel. She stated that Heritage Day at the State Fair was on October 4, and everyone who attended stated they had a good time! October
Lodge 141, Sealy hosts SPJST Float in Austin County Fair parade
Lodge 141, Sealy President Bennie Stolarski and Secretary Bernice Stolarski are pictured riding the SPJST Float in the Austin County Fair parade on Thursday, October 8, 2009. The parade’s theme was “board games,” and the float featured a “Twister” theme.
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25 is the District Three Fall Meeting at Lodge 92, Fort Worth. Doors open at 10 a.m. There will be games all day, and dinner will be served. All monies will go to Katelyn Daniel to help with her leukemia treatments. Lodge 183 will make a basket to auction off. Come and join in the fun and activities! More details and information are in the Vestnik. Czech Feszt will be held on October 31 in Temple. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive starts now and goes through March 2010. Everyone needs to start thinking about nominating a fraternalist of the year. Youth Leader Kay Weeks gave the youth club report. The Westfest parade was fun for the adults and youth. Kay stated that there will be a Funfest fundraiser at the District Three Fall Meeting on October 25 to help with Katelyn Daniel’s doctor bills. There will be a Halloween contest for best dressed and a Christmas ornament contest. Come and join in the fun! Kay stated that the Christmas parade which the youth club will participate in is scheduled on December 5. More details to follow at the next meeting. The trustee report was given, and Ella Mikeska stated that there are different prices for adding a back door for the bingo players who park in the back parking lot. Trustees are to check more into the prices, and discussion will be at next month’s meeting. Ella Mikeska read thank you notes that had been sent from donations that were given: Wish for Wings—$236 and St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church— $300. During Family Night last month, a donation was also given to Mission Arlington.
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Old Business Ann Pustejovsky stated that there will be a training class available for members who would like to learn how the security camera operates. More information to follow. Mark your calendars for the Christmas party which is scheduled for December 12. Santa Claus will be there, and many prizes will be given away. There will be invitations sent out to all the members. Dinner will be furnished by the BlackEyed Pea Restaurant. Ann stated that 10 more tables are needed for the lodge. Kenneth Cepak will check on prices, and discussion will be at next months meeting.
New Business Ella Mikeska made a motion to donate $1,000 to benefit our member, Katelyn Daniel, for one bag of blood she needs for her leukemia treatment. Randy Adamek made a motion, and Robert Sill second the motion. All agreed for the donation of $1,000 to help Katelyn Daniel. Randy Adamek, Kay Weeks, and Rita Mardis were chosen for the nominating committee for the election of officers for next month’s meeting. Family Night—October 23 Family Night is scheduled for Friday night, October 23. Rita Mardis will furnish the meat. Bring a dish and come and enjoy a great meal and great company. Birthdays for the month of October are Chelsea Reed - 16th, Debra Daniel - 8th, Eugene Havran - 24th, and Darlene Hollingsworth - 27th. Ann brought a cake, and we all celebrated together! “Happy Birthday” to all of
Lodge 177, Academy supports AIDS Life Skills
Lodge 177, Academy Mickinzy Beck presents $1,000 to Deandra Bowling of Academy High School for AIDS Life Skills.
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Lodge 177, Academy supports AHS Project Graduation
Lodge 177, Academy member Christine Beck presents $400 to Sherry Moore of Academy High School for Project Graduation.
you! Thank you, Ann! Also, Kenneth and Annette Cepak will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on October 17. Congratulations! Prize drawing was held, and $25 was won by Kay Weeks! Congratulations! Ann made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Randy Adamek seconded the motion. All was in favor.
Next Meeting—November 9 The next meeting is November 9, the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Lodge 183 hall, located at 3100 Pleasant Valley Drive in Arlington, Texas. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Hollingsworth Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 202 Jourdanton celebrates Czech Heritage Month
Lodge 202, Jourdanton met on October 4, 2009, at the Jourdanton Community Center with 28 members and guests present. Special guests were Atascosa County Judge Diana Bautista and husband Pete, and Frank, Stephani, Kyle and Sarah Rinaldi. President Lloyd House presided. Flag Bearers Liliana Wiederhold and Sammy Hoggard posted the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Silence was observed for deceased members. Secretary Bettie House read the
minutes and correspondence. District Seven President Colleen Jenke thanked Lodge 202 for the donation to the District Seven Bowling Tournament silent auction. District Director Bob Bayer is spearheading a memorial fund in memory of Jerry Elzner. Lodge 202 voted to donate to the fund. District Seven Family Fun Day is November 15 in New
Lodge 230, Midland assists Hope House
Mary Collier, who oversees Hope House of Midland, is pictured receiving a check from SPJST. In addition to the cash funds, Lodge 230, Midland donated about $200 worth of paper goods to the house. The house is associated with Allison Cancer Center in Midland. It furnishes a place to stay for out-oftown cancer patients during their treatments in Midland.
—Submitted by, Jimmy L. Slatton, President
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Braunfels. FAC Mary Ann Barta reported James House won high series (14 strikes, 514 pins) in the District Seven Bowling Tournament. Amanda Hoggard won third in high series and third in high game. Youth Leader Regina House congratulated Sandra Hoggard for being named the 2009 National Fraternal Congress of America Fraternalist of the Year. Several youth participated in the county fair. Michelle House placed 10th with her goat at the Prospect Show. Lane Hoggard’s pencil drawing won grand champion in the high school fine arts division. Sammy Hoggard’s battery-operated ferris wheel won grand champion of all the junior crafts and won reserve grand champion of the entire show. Sammy’s giraffe won first in the junior needlework and his photo placed third in the junior “people” category. In the food show adult division, Bettie House received first places on her cherry pie and Cajun cake. Regina House is the lodge fraternalist of the year nominee. County Judge Bautista signed the Czech Heritage Month proclamation. A get well card was signed for Pat Novosad Pinchback, and a sympathy card was signed for the family of Milton Koch. The Johnny Marek and James House families provided kolaches. The
Lodge 230, Midland welcomes new member
Lodge 230, Midland welcomes new member Jenson Dane Fraley. Born on May 7, 2009, he is the son of Jeff and Amber Fraley of Midland. He is known to all who love him as “Cannonball!” —SPJST—
Jenson Dane Fraley
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Lloyd House and Evan Barta families furnished other refreshments.
Next Meeting—November 1 The next meeting is Sunday, November 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center. Officers will be elected. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 230, Midland participates in Ector County Fair
Lodge 246 Morganʼs Point reports on meetings
September Meeting The Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point meeting on September 14, 2009, was called to order at 7:25 p.m. by President Charlie Herendon. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was observed for departed members and for the active military. Secretary Wayne Orange read the minutes of the previous meeting and also discussed the new transfers. FAC/Treasurer David Nauert read his report and gave a report on upcoming activities. Czech Feszt will be held on Saturday, October 31 at Miller Park in Temple. We encourage our members from our lodge to come out and give a helping hand.
October Meeting The Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point meeting on October 12, 2009, was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by President Charlie Herendon. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was observed for departed members and for the active military. Secretary Wayne Orange read the minutes of the previous meeting. FAC/Treasurer David Nauert read his report and gave a report on upcoming activities. Just a friendly reminder that Czech Feszt will be held on Saturday, October 31 at Miller Park in Temple. We would love to have you there! This event is sponsored by the Czech Heritage Museum and SPJST. There will also be a car show sponsored by SPJST so come on down and join us! Our next meeting will be Monday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Best Quality Meats and Sausage Shop, located at 2610 General Bruce Drive in Temple Fraternally, Marissa Salinas, Reporter —SPJST—
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Krouzek Ceskych Zen—Dallas Circle of Czech Women
President Deanna Houpy called the meeting to order, Evelyn Trojacek led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, and we remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of Frank Noska; husband of the late Millie Elzner— Jerry Elzner, who was instrumental in establishing October as Czech Heritage Month in Texas. Deanna welcomed 18 members and one visitor Karen Swift, guest of Joyce Moore. We are glad to have her as a new member. We had three men guests—Henry, Julius, and Raymond. Recording Secretary Carole Faraizl read the September minutes, and they were approved as read. Treasurer Jeraldine Becan read the treasury report, and it was approved as read. Correspondence secretary said there was no correspondence. She said we made the front page of the Vestnik with the presentation of the “ Golden Apple” to Bessie Petr . Evelyn read a cute story, “Time to Please Everyone.” She read an Irish blessing and a Halloween story. Membership Secretary Carole Faraizl said we have 66 members and one new member, Karen Swift. Sunshine Committee Joyce Moore said she did not send any cards this month. Bertha suggested she send one to Floy Pokladnik to let her know that we are thinking of her. Bessie Tydlaska read the birthdays, and Estelle Smith was the “Birthday
Lodge 230, Midland President Jimmy L. Slatton, right, presents a $200 gift card to Mr. and Mrs. Cooper of Odessa. The lodge sponsored a booth drawing at Ector County Fair. The booth was worked by Jimmy L. Slatton, Christina Bowen, and District Four State Field Representative Bobby Davis.
Queen.” “Happy Birthday” was sung to Estelle and to Henry Cechan.
Announcements Sunday, October 4 is our Czech Day at the State Fair. The American Czech Culture Society and the Texas Partnership will present the Heritage Festival at the African-American Museum at the State Fair of Texas. Friday October 16—Sokol Zizka, Dallas will host its movie night with showing of “Shut Up and Shoot Me,” a comedy in English with a few Czech subtitles. You are welcome to bring refreshments if you wish. The movie will begin at 7:30 p.m., followed with a social hour. Saturday, October 24—SPJST 84 will hold a lodge reunion. Saturday, October 31 is Halloween. Our theme was “Halloween is Coming.” Thanks for the decorations. It made you think Halloween is here. We had a Halloween scavenger hunt. Bertha was to bring something she did not use anymore. She brought a grater and an old wooden spoon that her mother gave her to make dumplings with. Ann Hoeffler was to bring an old spool of thread. She brought a spool of thread that her mother had on the old treadle sewing machine. Evelyn Cechan brought a button from Henry’s blue uniform. The pants had 13 buttons which represents the first colonies or 13 times for the girls to say no. (He said.) Joyce Moore brought her oldest doll. Carolyn Nemec brought her oldest hat. Bessie Tydlaska brought the oldest souvenir. She brought a cup with a
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whale on it and Hawaiian shirt. Bessie Petr was to bring her oldest Halloween decoration, but she left it on her dresser. Lillie Jones brought a picture of the ship her father came to America on. Martha Franka brought her oldest toothbrush. She said she used it to clean. Estelle Smith brought her oldest magazine. It was a 1974 Prevention magazine. Carole Faraizl brought her oldest Halloween costume. It had gloves, mask, and hat with spider. When she put it all on, you could not tell who she was. Evelyn Trojacek brought the oldest book that she had—a ration book of the 1940, trading stamp book, and an 1800 prayer book. Deanna Houpy brought the oldest needlework. It was her father-in-law Jeri Becan’s father. Jeraldine Becan brought her oldest mirror. She said it had some decorations on it. She wished she could find out what the decorations stood for. There were no hostesses for today. Hostesses for November are Ruth
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Chmelar and Flo Mikulec Evelyn Trojacek read “Ten Rules to Make Every Day a Great Day.” A motion was made that we adjourn, and we adjourned with our quotation: Mejte se vzdycky radi—Always love one another. The do vyhry gifts were drawn and handed out. Carolyn Nemec led us in the blessing. We enjoyed a delicious Tex-Mex luncheon. Our next meeting is November 5. The theme is “Bountiful Harvest.” We will honor our veterans. Bring a picture and tell something about them. Don’t forget the No Bake-Bake Sale. This is a moneymaker. Bring the cost to make it and donate to the Krouzek. Bring your recipe for sale for $1. Bring a gift for the do vyhry. The menu is Thanksgiving covered dish. Bring your favorite dish that you would serve at Thanksgiving. Joyce Moore will bring the turkey roast; Bertha Podhrasky will bring the dressing; and Deanna Houpy will bring the gravy. Jeraldine will bring the sweet
potatoes. I hope to see you then. Evelyn Cechan, Reporter —SPJST—
Itʼs the 70th anniversary of World War Two
(StatePoint) This year marks the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War Two and Americans continue to be gripped by this tumultuous period in our nation’s history. In addition to commemorations nationwide, there are dozens of films and books that have been or are being released, bringing the war home for millions of Americans. “It was a period of enormous personal glory and sacrifice. American was unselfishly helping the world to liberate itself from the tyranny of Fascism. And the conclusion of the war represented a clear victory for a country who thinks of itself as a proud and brave people,” points out Gordon
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Zuckerman author of the new historical novel, “The Sentinels: Fortunes of War,” explaining the war’s continued popularity. From the Tom Cruise thriller “Valkyrie” and the Spike Lee directed flick, “Miracle at St. Anna,” both of which opened late last year, to this year’s Quentin Tarantino directed movie starring Brad Pitt, World War Two-themed movies continue to garner big audiences. And such films also translate into awards, with Kate Winslet winning a Best Actress Oscar this year for “The Reader.” When it comes to books, the war continues to take center stage for both fiction and non-fiction audiences. Some of this year’s more intriguing titles include: • “The Third Reich at War” by Richard Evans: The third and final volume in Evans’s non-fiction trilogy on Nazi Germany depicts the rise and fall of German military might from the onset of the war to its conclusion. The book interweaves narrative of the war with personal tales from generals, front-line soldiers, Hitler Youth and
SPJST sponsors booth at State Fair of Texas’ Heritage Day Sunday, October 4, 2009 • Dallas, Texas
LEFT PHOTO: Bob Podhrasky presents an award to Larry Johnson, conductor of the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra. CENTER PHOTO: State Youth Director John Hoelscher, right, introduces, left to right, State Duke Brandon Droste of Lodge 25, Ennis; State King Jackson Durham of Lodge 92, Fort Worth; and State Queen Grace Dusek of Lodge 17, New Tabor. RIGHT PHOTO: District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, right,
presents a donation to Larry Laznovsky, president of American Sokol. Director Krizan also presented a donation to Bob Podhrasky, not shown, president of the Southern District American Sokol. BELOW LEFT AND RIGHT PHOTOS: Beseda dancers perform. CENTER PHOTO: Rose Steinman of Lodge 154, Fort Worth participates in “The Fine Art of Fraternalism,” sponsored by SPJST.
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middle-class housewives. The destruction of Nazi Germany is all here, incorporating the war’s battles and events as well as the daily experiences of ordinary Germans. For more information, visit www.RichardJEvans.com.
• “The Sentinels: Fortunes of War” by Gordon Zuckerman: This thriller doesn’t center on what most World War Two books tend to cover, such as violent battle scenes or depravity in con-
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centration camps. Instead, it focuses on the role money may have played in Hitler’s rise and how a few idealists try to use it to stop the world’s most maniacal man. It’s a fascinating theory of how Hitler came to power and a believable scenario of how six amateurs tried to pull off the biggest robbery ever. The novel delves heavily into how money played a key role in Hitler’s attempt of world domination and how the loss of it helped bring him
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down, speculating about what may have been the real story behind the war’s beginnings. For more informavisit tion, www.GordonZuckerman.com. • “Chewing Gum, Candy Bars, and Beer: The Army Px in World War Two” by James J. Cooke: It’s been said armies travel on their stomachs and GIs in World War Two certainly had unique chow. Dedicated to the military stores
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that supplied them with small pieces of home, this study takes a different approach to telling a war story. Indeed, many of the small comforts they enjoyed in civilian life - such as chocolate, cigarettes and gum - made our soldiers more popular with local residents in different countries. Cooke traces the evolution of the Px from the point of view of those who ran it and the soldiers who used it. Could the war have been averted?
Krouzek Cesky Zen—Dallas Circle of Czech Women October Meeting Submitted by Carole Faraizl
LEFT PHOTO: Dallas Krouzek President Deanna Houpy, right, honors member Estelle Smith with having the most October birthdays. PHOTO 2: October birthday girl and scavenger hunter Bertha Podhrasky drew “oldest wooden item in house” and brought her mother’s wooden kitchen tools
handed down to her. PHOTO 3: October birthday girl Anne Hoefler drew “oldest (wooden) spool of thread.” PHOTO 4: Evelyn Cechan brought her husband Henry’s old navy pants uniform button as “oldest button.” RIGHT PHOTO: Joyce Moore brought her “oldest (and only) doll: “Tiny Tears.”
LEFT PHOTO: Carolyn Nemec brought her “oldest (1940s) hat.” PHOTO 2: October birthday girl Bessie Tydlaska brought her “oldest souvenir” from many years ago from Hawaii. PHOTO 3: October 31 birthday girl Martha Frnka brought
her one and only “oldest toothbrush.” PHOTO 4: Estelle Smith brought her “oldest magazine,” a 1974 Prevention magazine. RIGHT PHOTO: Evelyn Trojacek brought her “oldest trading stamp book”—a ration book from the war years!
LEFT PHOTO: Evelyn also brought her “oldest book,” a Czech Bible from Bohemia. PHOTO 2: Deanna Houpy brought her “oldest needlework” (which was done by her father-in-law). PHOTO 3: Jerrie Becan drew “oldest metal object” and brought a beautiful antique metal framed mirror that’s been in her family for years, and six other members told about the items they drew, but didn’t bring. PHOTO 4: Carole Faraizl, 67, who you never get to see because she is always taking the pictures, drew
“oldest Halloween costume” so she wore the one made by her mother, Carolyn Nemec, that she and her siblings and her children and grandchildren have worn since she was 12! RIGHT PHOTO: Henry, husband of Evelyn Cechan, was recognized as well. It was his 85th birthday! Everyone is looking forward to next month's Veterans Day theme, a No Bake-Bake Sale, and a traditional Thanksgiving menu for lunch. See you then!
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And what have we learned since? Historians have been debating this for the last 70 years, and if this year’s slate of films and books is any indication, so has the American public. —SPJST—
Plan the perfect Halloween party
Though trick-or-treating was once the standard when it came to Halloween, more and more parents are forgoing that trend and instead choosing to host Halloween parties for kids and their friends. In part because of households where both parents work, and neither parent can make it home to take their kids out trick-or-treating, and partially due to safety concerns, the Halloween party has become a popular alternative to the standard Halloween. Parents looking to host a Halloween party this fall should consider the following tips.
• Enlist the help of fellow parents. Because so many households are two income households, chances are strong many parents throughout your neighborhood cannot make it home to take the kids out on Halloween. Discuss a party with fellow parents and enlist their help. The idea will probably be warmly received and you’ll have a lot less work as a result. • Get RSVPs as early as possible. Ask parents to RSVP as soon as possible. This gives you a heads-up as to how much food and beverages you need to buy, but it also gives you ample to time to tailor the menu to a variety of children, many of whom might be allergic to specific dishes.
• Plan the menu. Though it’s common to hear “Halloween” and instantly think of candy, you’ll need more than candy bars and lollipops if you’re hosting a Halloween party. Since the party will likely be on a weekend afternoon, plan to order a few pizzas for lunch or something else that’s universally appealing and won’t upset anyone’s stomach.
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SHS student looks forward to future in college and military Seguin Daily News • September 15, 2009 • www.seguintoday.com
What are the moments in your life/career that are your proudest accomplishments? “The ROTC has helped me accomplish a lot, including boot camp held every summer, and leadership camp that was held in Chicago, Illinois.”
What is your current occupation? “I am a senior at Seguin High School, and also the Alpha XO for the NJROTC program.” What does that involve? “I have a full class load and with ROTC, I practice on a daily basis with the armed drill team.”
What brought you to Seguin and why do you choose to live here? “My parents moved here when I was seven.”
What do you do off the clock “just for fun?” “I play video games, listen to music (and) spend time with my family and my girlfriend.” When and where were you born? “October 8, 1991, in San Antonio, Texas.”
What’s the most recent book you’ve read? “Semper Fi: The History of the Marine Corps”
What is the best advice you've ever received? “Never give up.” What is the biggest challenge you’ve ever faced? “Being on varsity armed drill team and trying to work at the same time.” If you had to describe yourself in just two words, what would they be? “Athletic and outgoing.” What inspires you? “My family and the Marines.”
If you could assemble a dinner party with any five guests (living or dead), who would they be? “My grandfather Eugene, Gunnery Sergeant Michael Thomas, my Uncle Kevin, Chesty Puller and Brad Paisley.” What is your favorite TV show and why? “Well, actually, I have two TV shows that I always watch, ‘Overhaulin’ and ‘Ace of Cakes.’ I watch ‘Overhaulin’ because I absolutely love cars, and I watch ‘Ace of Cakes’ because I like to see what people can do with food and all the amazing things they can make.”
Seguin Citizen: Jarrod Jenke SPJST Lodge 258, Seguin What are your roles in the community? “I am a member of First Presbyterian Church, and am enrolled with the ROTC program at Seguin High School.”
What is your educational background? “I am currently in the 12th grade and plan on attending college after high school.”
What is your professional background, achievements and leadership roles? “I am the XO of the Alpha Company at Seguin High School; I have achieved becoming a Duke Scholar in elementary school; and I was part of the gifted and talented program. I have successfully been in a leadership role since my freshman year in high school—from holding the squad leader role to becoming the XO of the Alpha Company.”
Discuss your family. “My dad’s name is Curry, and he is a journeyman at Gerard Electric. My mom is Kimberly and has worked for Seguin Parenting Center for five years. I have a sister Kailee who is a student at Breisemeister Middle School, and my brother Casey goes to school at the sixth grade center.”
What do you believe to be the strengths of this community? “I’m not too sure about the community, but I know with ROTC, we gather to help not only one another, but to help the people here as much as we can. We adopt a family for Thanksgiving and for Christmas to help them have a good holiday season. That’s just a few of the things that we do together as a unit.”
What initiatives or changes would you like to see in Seguin that would further strengthen the community? “I would like to see a larger high school because I feel that with the overcrowding of the classes, the teachers are unable to focus on all their students. A larger high school will give the teachers the opportunity to be able to have smaller classes, and fewer students in each class. I know this will not happen while I am at the high school, but I hope there will be changes for my brother and sister to see.” Do you have any family roots/history in this area? “My great-grandparents, grandparents and now we live here.”
What are your plans for the future—personally and/or professionally? “To attend Texas A&M in College Station, receive my degree in aeronautical engineering, and to join the Marine Corps.”
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Seguin Daily News for permission to reprint this article. Jarrod is the son of Curry and Kim Jenke and grandson of SPJST State FAC Chester Jenke and wife Colleen.
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• Stock up on candy. Kids might not be too excited about forgoing their beloved tradition of trick-or-treating, but that can quickly be offset if you simply give kids candy when they arrive and place a handful of candy dishes around the house. While this might seem like a sugary nightmare, it is Halloween, and kids deserve their candy. • Make it a costume party. The tendency to forgo a Halloween costume when attending a Halloween party is common. But be sure to include on the invitations that costumes are required. This will make it feel more like Halloween for the kids. (MS) —SPJST—
Costume choices that win the popularity contest
Each year, adults get in touch with their inner child come the end of October and dress up for Halloween. While they may no longer go door-to-door begging for candy, many still cling to the tradition of dressing up for Halloween. No costume proved more popular than a witch, as more than 5 million adults dressed up as a witch in 2008. According the National Retail Federation, the following costumes proved the most popular among adults in 2008. • Witch = 14.9 percent
• Pirate = 4.4 percent
• Vampire = 3.3 percent • Cat = 2.5 percent
• Fairy = 1.7 percent
• Nurse = 1.7 percent
• Batman = 1.5 percent
• Political (Barack Obama, John McCain, etc.) = 1.5 percent • Ghost = 1.4 percent
• Angel = 1.3 percent —SPJST—
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Did you know?
Though many people might feel as though they’re purely fictional, haunted houses have actually found their way into the American legal system. In 1991, the Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division ruled, in the case of Stambovsky v. Ackley, that a seller must disclose that a house has a reputation of being haunted because such a reputation could impair the value of the home. While the decision didn’t claim haunted houses are real, the ruling did acknowledge that reputation for being haunted requires disclosure to any prospective buyers.
There are many traditions surrounding Halloween, the most popular of which is trick-or-treating. This custom may be traced back to Ireland. On Halloween, Irish peasants would beg the rich for food. For those who refused, the peasants would play a practical joke. So, in an effort to avoid being tricked, the rich would hand out cookies, candy and fruit — a practice that evolved into trick-or-treating today. (MS) —SPJST—
Halloween treats and trivia
Halloween is many people’s favorite time of the year. With costumes and candy, how can you go wrong? If you think you know Halloween, check out these bits of trivia and Halloween information. • The average household spends around $45 dollars on Halloween candy to give out to trick-or-treaters.
• In various food surveys, respondents answered that Snickers(R) bars were their favorite chocolate bar to receive.
• October 30th is National Candy Corn Day. Americans consume 20 million pounds of this sweet stuff each year.
• While chocolate may be an adult treat, kids prefer getting candy and gum in their goodie bags.
• 3 Musketeers(R) bars originally had three pieces of different flavored candy in each package when the candy was introduced in 1932. Those flavors were vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. (MS) —SPJST—
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! October 25 Descendants of Joseph Orsak and Apolona Orsak—at the Civic Center, El Campo. For information, contact Lorraine Kana (979) 543-2118; Willie Mae Cihal (361) 771-2658; Viola Kunetka (979) 648-2129; or Clarence Junek in Snook. Submitted by Lorraine Kana, Lodge 40, El CampoHillje. —SPJST—
Mikeska-Siptak families
The Mikeska-Siptak reunion will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at SPJST Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville hall. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Activities include a children’s Halloween contest, silent auction, and more. Please plan to attend. Submitted by, Robert Brezina Lodge 142, Houston —SPJST—
Zarosky family
The Zarosky reunion is Saturday, October 24, 2009, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at American Legion Hut in Cameron, Texas, off of South College Street in Ledbetter Park.
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Lunch will be served at 12 noon with tea/coffee provided. Arthur, Dennis, and Johnny will provide barbecue. As you know at the last reunion in 2007, it was decided that everyone would be asked to bring side dishes. We will have the silent auction after lunch. Feel free to contribute an item for the auction. Please mark your calendars for this special event. Be sure to let your other family members know as well in case we have overlooked someone on accident. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Johnny Dohnalik (254) 642-3677 or email mojadojo@yahoo.com. We hope to see you there, and if you can’t make it, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Submitted by, Arthur Zarosky Lodge 8, Weimar —SPJST—
Pavlas family
The 59th annual Pavlas reunion is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2009, at St. Mary’s Praha Hall beginning at 11 a.m. All descendants of Vinc, Felix, Sevrin, Emilie, and Anna Pavlas are invited to attend and join us for a catered lunch and fellowship. Mass for the deceased Pavlas family will be said at 11 a.m. You may bring a side dish, dessert, and/or item for the auction. For more information, call Sharon Mills (979) 778-6339 or Mary Triska (979) 543-6748 or email symills@verizon.net. Submitted by, Mary Triska Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje —SPJST—
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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774-7447
Email: melaniez@vvm.com
District Six youth encouraged to enter fall fun day contests
Hello to all youth leaders and youth of District Six! Our District Six Fall Family Fun Day is approaching fast on Sunday, October 25, 2009, and we are still waiting for fall weather. The contest for the youth is the Christmas ornament contest. Make sure you read your SPJST youth rule book for the contest rules and especially note the size of the ornament. It must be a homemade ornament, not a kit ornament. Registration will be from 11 to 11:30 a.m. There will be other activities such as a horseshoe contest and something new—we will be playing bingo. So please bring prizes—something fun that you would like to win. Thank you to Lodge 40, El CampoHillje for hosting this year’s fall family fun day. It will be located at their SPJST hall on Highway 59 just south of El Campo in Hillje, Texas. If anyone has questions, please feel free to call me (979) 543-7120 or email lbubela@warpspeed1.net. See you all on Sunday and maybe our fall weather will have arrived by then. Fraternally, Lisa Bubela District Six Youth Counselor —SPJST—
Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
Lodge 6 Cottonwood Youth Club goes to the movies
Dear Readers, Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club went to the movies on Sunday, October 4, 2009. They went to see Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Everyone enjoyed the movie. After the movie, they went to Pizza Hut for their meeting and pizza. The youth will participate in Make a Difference Day by having a clothing drive.
The District Three Fall Meeting will be a Lodge 92, Fort Worth. They you will have a Christmas ornament contest and a Halloween costume contest. See you all there with your costumes and Christmas ornaments. Our club has two new members— Dakota Holder and Christian Romero. Next Meeting—November 1 The next meeting will be Sunday, November 1 at 1:30 p.m. Make plans to attend as we will be drawing names for Christmas and making plans for our Christmas party. See you there. Fraternally, Peggy Dobecka, Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club plans fall activities
Dear Youth Club Members, At our last meeting, we had 36 members and 14 adults present. The door prize, craft and joke committee consisted of the Jakubiks, Fausts, and Orsaks. Thanks for providing the Halloween pumpkin masks.
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Youth Club Events/Announcements District One Fall Meeting – The fall district meeting was held Sunday, October 11. There was a pumpkin carving/decorating contest, Christmas ornament contest, and pastry/pie contest. Make A Difference Day – Once again, we will participate in this project. At the next meeting, we will make door decorations and small goodie bags for residents at the Caldwell nursing home. Grandparents Day Program – Our grandparents program is Sunday, October 25 at 4:30 p.m. We will have program practice at 2 p.m., and I ask that all members of skits to be in attendance as well as beseda dancers. I know we have a few members who have baseball practice, and we will do Beseda at the beginning. For those who have been in beseda, we will also sing “A Ja Sam.” For the meal, I ask that those members whose last name begins with A through L to bring chips, and those ending with M through Z to bring some type of dip. The club will pick-up sandwiches and chicken tender trays and provide ice cream and sundae toppings for dessert. Czech Feszt – October 31 in Temple. Information is available in the Vestnik. Eyeglasses – We are collecting old
Lodge 9, Snook youth participate in community activities
Dear Vestnik Readers, The youth members at Lodge 9, Snook have been extremely busy the last two months. In September, members from Lodge 9 participated in the Kolache Bake Show at the Kolache Festival. We had grand and reserve winners. Braxton Faust received grand and reserve in the Burleson County youth category while brother Nikolas Faust received grand in the state cate-
gory. Members also from Lodge 9 received rosette ribbons which included Colton and Josef Orsak, Landon Eldridge, and Zachary Shelfer. Members were also busy with baked goods, creative living entries, animals, and our very own Hannah Kovar participated in the queen contest for the Burleson County Fair. Hannah was sponsored by Lodge 9, Snook 4-H, Snook FFA, and Stitch
LEFT PHOTO: Kolache Bake Show at the Kolache Festival. Left to right are Colton Orsak, Josef Orsak, Zachary Shelfer, Landon Eldridge, Braxton Faust, and Nikolas Faust. RIGHT PHOTO: Burleson County
and Design Club. Hannah received first place with her Grease-themed float entry. Robert Lewis, Bradley Shelfer, Josef Orsak, Taylor Allen, Zachary Shelfer, and cousin Taylor Muzny rode on her float. Congratulations to all members who participated in each of these events. Fraternally submitted, Zachary Shelfer —SPJST—
Fair parade. Left to right are Zachary Shelfer, Taylor Allen, Robert Lewis, Taylor Muzny, Hannah Kovar, Josef Orsak, and Bradley Shelfer. The float received the first place award.
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eyeglasses for Lions Club. If you have some glasses, please bring to the November meeting. Snook Fall Craft Fair – Thanks to everyone who worked the concession stand for fall craft fair. It was a hit. Christmas Program – The Christmas program is right around the corner. If you’d like to participate, please sign-up by the November meeting. So far, I have the following signed up: Devers, Riley Green, Lewises, Sees, Colby See, Zachary Shelfer, Turskeys. Next month’s door prizes, crafts, games, and jokes committee consists of Burkhalters, Hejls, Makayla Langdon, and Zachary Shelfer. Charities and community services for November and December are to bring fruit — at least one apple, orange, and grapefruit. We also want each family to bring three canned good items and one small toy/game board, etc. I want to thank everyone who has brought items over the last several months for Operation Christmas Child boxes. These will go out worldwide during the holiday season
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to those who are less fortunate. Birthday congratulations for October go out to Nikolas Faust, Cayla McCord, Colton Orsak, Mrs. Marie, Morgan Sebesta, Vincent Miller, Zachary Shelfer, Mrs. Sharon, and Sierra Kelley. Upcoming Dates to Remember October 25 Grandparents Day Program October 28 or 30 Beseda dancers to perform during Red Ribbon Week October 31 Czech Feszt in Temple November 14 Worldfest at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater – Group 1 Beseda Dancers December 4 Tentative District One Christmas Party December 13 Christmas Program Practice at 2 p.m., Christmas dinner (potluck) at 4:30 p.m., Christmas program at 5:30 p.m.
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Next Meeting—November 4 Next meeting is Wednesday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the SPJST hall. If you have questions about any of the events, please contact myself or Mrs. Sharon. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Marie Shelfer Youth Leader Mrs. Sharon Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST—
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Sunday, October 11 in Ledbetter at SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm. We also discussed upcoming events for the November and December meetings and other important dates. After door prizes were given, we all enjoyed a fall craft of decorating pumpkins. The meeting was adjourned, and we joined hands for “The Lord’s Prayer.” Next Meeting—November 1 Our next meeting will be on Sunday, November 1 at 3 p.m. Sincerely, Trey Groce, Reporter —SPJST—
The October meeting of the Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club was held on October 4, 2009, at 3 p.m. New business that we discussed was the District One Fall Fun Day on
Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club participates in District One Fall Meeting
Dear Vestnik Readers, Youth and adults from Lodge 9, Snook participated in the District One Fall Meeting held at SPJST Education
and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm. Members competed in Christmas ornament contest, pastry contest, and — new this year — the pumpkin carving/decorating contest. All entries were very creative. Our own Mrs. Sharon got first place for her “Veggie” decorated pumpkin; Haily Dever and Hayden Kovar received firsts for their ornaments; and Cody Dever received first with his pumpkin pie. Members also played bingo, card games, and dice. A few branched off
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Assistant Youth Leader Sharon Kovar and Mr. Veggie! TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Brad Hairrell, Cullen Hairrell and Cody Dever play “Golf.” BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Cody Dever and Shelly Dever wait for next bingo number to be called out. BELOW PHOTO 2: Hayden
to learn the dice game “Farkle” and the card game “Golf” which is very addicting. We had a great time despite the rainy weather. Thanks to Lodge 1, Fayetteville for hosting this event. Dinner was great with awesome desserts. I would like to invite all grandparents and visitors to our annual Grandparents Day program on Sunday, October 25 at 4:30 p.m. beginning with meal and ice cream sundaes followed by a short program. Everyone is invited to attend. It’s sure
to be a good time of fellowship. Fraternally submitted, Zachary Shelfer —SPJST—
Kovar, Haily Dever, and Zachary Shelfer display Christmas ornaments. BELOW PHOTO 3: Cody Dever displays winning pie. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Mr. James and Mrs. Ann Schoenman enjoy fellowship at District One Fall Meeting.
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Lodge 25, Ennis youth ready for Halloween party
Dear Readers, Today, we had a meeting and planned a Halloween party at Devin’s house. I hope I get to go. I will go as Rockman. My little sister will be there, too. See you then! Fraternally yours, Austen Holland —SPJST—
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Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club honors grandparents
Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club presented a Grandparents Day program during the mother lodge’s meeting on Sunday, September 13, 2009. Afterwards, we gave all of the grandparents lots of flowers to remind them how much they are loved. They gave
us great big hugs to let us know how much we are loved. Thank you, Ms. Donna, for reminding us to take time and thank our grandparents for all that they do for us. Kayla Wuensche, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club readies for Czech Feszt
I hope everyone is doing well. Time is really flying! We have a couple of fun events planned. Then, it is back to work. I am very excited for all our activities coming up. Great Wolf Lodge The youth club is going to Great Wolf Lodge on October 17.
Pumpkin Carving/ Make a Difference Day We will be carving pumpkins on Sunday, October 25 at 3 p.m. I will bring pizza, drinks and all your carving supplies. Since we did not come up with any ideas for the Make a Difference Day, I would like to donate our carved or painted pumpkins to some of the local nursing homes. I need some volunteers to help deliver them.
LEFT PHOTO: Front, left to right, Kayla and Trent Wuensche. Back: Kayla Hannington, Kacie Vanecek, and Amy Wuensche. RIGHT PHOTO: Amy Wuensche presents her portion of the Grandparents Day program while Kacie and Kayla wait their turns.
If you have a family member in a nursing home and would like to share some pumpkins with that facility, please either make arrangements with them or let me know, and I will call them to set up a drop-off time. Remember, we get points for participating in this event. Czech Feszt I have the photo board in my possession. Below is a list of people and times that signed up to work the booth. If you do not see your name on the list
and can help, please let me know right away. I would like to have at least two p e o p l e working each shift because I think it will be very popular. I will purchase some mums
to put along the bottom of the picture. Beseda dancers will perform at 3 p.m. I have application forms for the pageant, photography contest, and kolache baking contest. Please let me know if you would like to enter in any of these contests, and I will get you an application as soon as possible.
9:30 a.m. Colton Regan 10 a.m. Colton Regan, Kandace and Koby Stone 10:30 a.m. Kandace and Koby Stone 11 a.m. Stephanie Sanders 11:30 a.m. Kyle Hoelscher and Justin Kraatz 12:00 Brady and Chase Alexander 12:30 Brooke and Brandon Hoelscher 1:00 Angelina Ringwald 1:30 Jason Pietrowski 2:00 Jason Pietrowski 2:30 Lilly Cummings and Cummings 3:00 Lilly Cummings and Cummings 3:30 Tyler Wilson 4:00 Mason and Andon Sanders 4:30 Open 5:00 Zoe Edwards 5:30 Open 6:00 Open Christmas Play/ Candlelighting Ceremony The mother lodge will be having its Christmas party on December 13th. We will be presenting a play and performing a candlelighting ceremony for deceased members. I will be assigning parts, but I will have more information at our November meeting. The youth club will have its Christmas party on December 6. We will decide what we
Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club: Czechfest Success
Dear Readers, On Sunday, September 13, 2009, Lodge 84, Dallas had its Czechfest. There were game booths: a cake walk, grocery wheel, bean bag toss, bowling pins, and more. Youth club members were in charge
of running most of the game booths. I was in charge of the bean bag toss until my mom offered to watch it for me. Then, it was my turn to try out the other games. There was also a prize drawing, silent auction, and a great lunch. Many members and friends
came out for the annual fundraiser and made the day a success. Fraternally, Melinda McClellan, age 11 —SPJST—
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will be doing at the November meeting as well.
District Two Lock-In The lock-in will be held in Temple at the Wilson Recreation Center from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Patsy would like to have some chaperones for the late hours, namely the hours from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. If you are interested, please give her a ring. Remember to bring a friend so that he/she can see how much fun SPJST is. Next Meeting—November 1 Our next meeting will be Sunday, November 1 at 1 p.m. Fraternally, Lynette Talasek Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club plans Czech Feszt booth
Dear Readers, Our youth club had our meeting this past Sunday, October 4, 2009. We are all excited about our upcoming social outing to Great Wolf Lodge in Arlington next Saturday. Can’t wait! Keep in mind that Czech Feszt is coming up on Saturday, October 31. Our youth club will have its own booth, and there will be a lot of fun things to see and do. Respectfully, Chris Zavodny, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 47, Seaton youth ready to carve pumpkins
Dear Readers, On October 25, 2009, we are going to carve pumpkins! I can’t wait. Halloween is so much fun! Stephanie Sanders, age 7 —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth assists at district meeting
Dear Readers, We had the District Two Fall Meeting at Lodge 47, Seaton on September 20, 2009. It was fun. I worked in the booths. We had our monthly meeting on October 4. We discussed our social to
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Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Club welcomes new member
Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Leader Regina House welcomes new member Jiovanna Wells to the youth club. Jiovanna is in the second grade at Jourdanton Elementary. Mrs. Regina says, “We are glad to have Jiovanna join our youth club!”
Dear Readers, We had our District Two Fall Meeting, and it was joyful. I can’t wait until our youth club goes to Great Wolf Lodge on October 17. Sincerely, Jerry Pechal, age 14 —SPJST—
Lodge 154, Fort Worth youth brings SPJST into school work
Lodge 154, Fort Worth Youth Club member Sophie Milan had an assignment due in her PACE class (gifted and talented program). Each student had to pick a leader and list three characteristics about the leader. Sophie picked State Youth Director John Hoelscher.
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Great Wolf Lodge and our Christmas party. I hope to see everyone at Czech Feszt on October 31 at Miller Park in Temple. Sincerely, Justin Kraatz, age 10 —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth wins lots of candy
Dear Readers, I had a really fun time at the District Two Fall Meeting because I won lots of candy at the games. I can’t wait to go to Great Wolf Lodge with my family. It is going to be really fun to play in the water. I am also excited about the District Two Lock-In at Wilson Recreation Center in Temple on November 21. There is always lots of fun and games. Jason Pietrowski, age 13 —SPJST—
Teaching children to think creatively
We all want our children to be creative, imaginative, outside-the-box thinkers. You can stimulate their minds with enjoyable exercises such as these:
Story time. Have your child cut out some pictures from a magazine or newspaper. Paste the pictures to a poster board, and then ask the child to tell you a story based on what happens in the pictures.
Music drawing. Put some music on your CD player. Give children some paper, crayons, and colored pens or pencils. Ask them to draw a picture of the music—how it makes them feel, what story it tells, what they think of when listening to it.
“What am I?” Ask your child to pretend to be an animal or an object—a bear, a construction crane, a snowflake—and act it out without using any words. Try to guess what he or she is.
“What is it?” Pick some common items from around your house—a broom, a hot pad, table utensils, or whatever is handy. Ask your child to come up with two or three different uses for the item, something it could be used for aside from its intended purpose. Enjoy the creative ideas they generate. —SPJST—
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In Memoriam
Expression of Sympathy
Lodge 202, Jourdanton members wish to express their heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed member, MILTON “COOKIE” KOCH, who passed away on September 21, 2009, in The Heights in Pleasanton at the age of 85. Milton was born March 12, 1924, in Moulton, the son of Henry Koch and Hilda Schoenvogel Koch. Until the age of 18, Milton was raised on a farm. On May 5, 1940, Mr. Koch was confirmed in the Lutheran Church in Witting. Soon after that, he was drafted into the United States Army and went into combat in France, Germany and Belgium. After four months in combat, Milton returned home and became an auto mechanic. In August 1945, he married Emma Bea Mueller. Together, they had daughter Barbara Koch Stennett and son Randy Koch. They separated in 1986. In 1988, Milton married Tillie Valchar. Milton and Tillie were members of St. John Lutheran Church in Jourdanton. Milton was a hard worker and believed in doing things right and as quickly as possible. He became an expert mechanic, and retired in 1995. But he didn’t quit working. He loved to mow yards for the neighbors and those who were unable to do it themselves. Mr. Koch served as SPJST Lodge 161, La Parita president for six years and was active in the VFW Post 6970 in Poteet. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton Cookie is survived by his wife of 21 years, Tillie Valchar Koch; daughter Barbara Stennett; son Randy Koch; stepchildren Bennie Valchar, Don Valchar, and Bettie Valchar House; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and five step great-grandchildren. Mr. Koch was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Hilda Koch; stepfather; brothers Herman Koch, Arnold Koch, and Helmath Koch; and sisters Leona Suddorth and Evelyn Lehnart. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 24 at the Vinyard-Trevino Funeral Home in Jourdanton. Funeral services were held at 12 noon Friday, September 25 in Vinyard-Trevino Funeral Home, followed by interment in St. John Lutheran
Cemetery in Jourdanton. Reverend Scott Anderson of St. John Lutheran Church officiated. Serving as pallbearers were David McDonald, Steve Brite, Emil Kloesel, Larry Lehnart, Archie Kopecki, and Alton Hierholzer. May our departed brother rest in peace. Respectfully submitted, Bettie House Lodge 202 Secretary —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the officers and members of Lodge 142, Houston, express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our member, FRANK TUMIS, who passed away on September 27, 2009. Frank Tumis was born on August 16, 1922, in La Grange, Texas. His parents were Ludwig and Mary Bartosh-Tumis. He had two brothers, the late Sidon and Jerome of Holman; sister Frank Tumis Rita Mazoch of Weimar; and sister Judith who died as an infant. Frank attended school in Holman, and when the war broke out in December 1941, he entered the United States Armed Forces on January 11, 1943, to Company L 30th Infantry. During his service, he received a World War II victory ribbon, good conduct medal, American theater ribbon, and two bronze service stars. He was honorable discharged on April 15, 1946. After he returned from the military, he married Dorothy Veselka on April 15, 1949, at St. Phillips Catholic Church in El Campo, Texas. After the wedding, they moved to Houston where he and Dorothy raised a family of three children, Michael, Elizabeth, and Janet. When Frank and Dorothy arrived in Houston, he took a job at Weldon’s Cafeteria as a baker. In his career as a baker, Frank learned many tools and tricks of the trade. However, Dorothy
realized Frank’s true potential and helped him acquire a job at Humble Oil. Frank began his career as a janitor and worked his way up to stationary engineer. He retired from Exxon in 1998 with 43 years of service. Frank was a very outgoing person. He loved to socialize and keep involved in many activities with SPJST. He served as guide with Lodge 142, Houston for over 22 years. Frank was very proud of his children—Michael, Elizabeth, and Janet. He loved his four grandchildren and was very proud of their accomplishments. Within the last year, he became a great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife and partner for 60 years Dorothy; son and daughter-in-law Michael and Laurel Tumis of Grayslake, Illinois; daughter and son-in-law Elizabeth and Dennis Hermis of Houston; daughter Janet Swinden and Donald Jacobs of Plantersville; grandchildren Jason and Margaret Hermis, Amanda Hermis and fiancée Chace Freel, Ami Williamson, and Mandy and Rusty Weaver; great-grandchildren Aiden Matthew Hermis and one on the way Abigail Taylor Freel (expected February 2010); and sister Rita Mazoch and husband Charlie of Weimar. Visitation was held Tuesday, September 29 from 5 to 8 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m., in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven. A funeral mass was celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 30 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 6622 Haskell, Houston, Texas. Pallbearers were Dennis Hermis, Donald Jacobs, Jason Hermis, Chuck Mazoch, Chace Freel, and John Tumis. May our departed brother rest in peace and his memory live on forever. Respectfully submitted, Resolution Committee Alice Jochen Mary Ann Kieschnick Rita Hermis —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy
We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 17, Novy Tabor, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, LEE ROY HEJL, who passed away Saturday, July 25, 2009, at St. Joseph Regional Heath
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Center in Bryan. Mr. Hejl was born on February 13, 1931, in Caldwell, the son of William and Rosie Hejl. He married Willie Mae Charanza on June 17, 1953. He was a self-employed home builder in Brazos and Burleson Counties for many years. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, woodworking and being with his family and numerous animals. Lee Roy was preceded in death by his parents; and 12 brothers and sisters. Survivors include wife Willie Mae Hejl of Bryan; daughter Kim Muth of Bryan; son and daughter-in-law Larry and Amy Hejl of Caldwell; grandchildren Trent Muth of Bryan and Hannah Hejl and Gracie Hejl, both of Caldwell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 8 at First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Caldwell. Funeral arrangements were by Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in College Station. May our departed brother rest in peace and his memory live forever. Fraternally, Stanley Mrnustik Susan Skrabanek Ben F. Trcalek, Jr. —SPJST—
In Memory of Lawrence Kasberg
Lawrence Bernard Kasberg, 83, passed away September 22, 2009. He was a devoted, loving husband, father and grandfather. His warmth, wit, and playful spirit will be missed by all. L.B. was born August 6, 1926, to Hubert and Annie LawrenceKasberg Kasberg. L.B. is survived by his wife of 60 years Anna Kasberg; daughter Linda Waxman; son-in-law Michael Waxman; granddaughters Anna Rose and Molly Waxman; sister Hulda Frey of Robinson; niece Betty Wasserman and husband Lloyd Wasserman of College Station; nephews James Frey and wife Ruth of Hallettsville and Robert (Bobby) Frey and wife Judy of Dallas. L.B. graduated from Rosebud High
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School in 1943. He went to work for Bruce Lumber Co. In 1944, he joined the United States Merchant Marine Service and discharged in 1946. He returned to Bruce Lumber to work with his good friend Leroy Baca. In 1949, he married Anna Lois Bartek and moved to Temple. He started work for Milstead Plumbing and Heating Supplies. In 1977, he received the distinguished salesman award. After 32 years, he retired and had full time work with his Greyhound dogs. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton for the past 60 years. He loved life and took great pleasure in his family, friends and dogs. He will be missed every day. Visitation was Wednesday, September 23 at Ascension Catholic Church in Bastrop from 5 to 7 p.m. with rosary at 6 p.m. Services were Thursday, September 24 at Ascension Catholic Church in Bastrop at 1 p.m. —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy
We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of LORENE LILLIAN VACULIK, 77, of Moravia, who passed away Sunday, October 4, 2009. She was born September 12, 1932, in Moravia to Frank and Albina (Fojt) Trlica. She married Edwin Vacu- Lorene Vaculik lik on October 25, 1952, in St. John, Texas. The couple lived 30 years in Houston and returned to the Moravia community in 1982. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 23; VFW Ladies Auxiliary; Moravia Extension Club for 18 years; and very active in her community and Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church. Lorene loved baking, especially her cheese Danish rolls, and making her famous rosettes. She loved sewing and canning vegetables from their garden. Her favorite pastime was playing bingo and relaxing with her pets. Lorene is survived by her husband Edwin of 57 years; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-
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nephews who all loved her like a mother. Lorene was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Albina (Fojt) Trlica; sister Viola Klesel; and brothers Weldon and Julius Trlica. Visitation began at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 6 at Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 7 at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia with Reverend John Peters officiating. Burial followed in the Moravia SPJST Cemetery. Pallbearers were Patrick Klesel, Matthew Klesel, Dwayne Klesel, Robert Machicek, Craig Machicek, Brian Machicek, Ryan Schmidt, and Alfred Vaculik, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were her numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and greatnephews, and special friends David and Judy Klesel. May our departed sister rest in peace and her memory live on forever. With deepest sympathy, Resolution Committee Dorothy Olsovsky Kathleen Guenther —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy
We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu, No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, VIOLA LYDIA (KOVAR) CHERVENKA DAVIS Viola Lydia Kovar Chervenka Davis, 88, of College Station, formerly of Leedale, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2009. Services were at 10 a.m. Monday, October 5 at Ocker Brethren Church in Zabcikville. VisitaViola Davis tion was from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 4 at ScanioHarper Funeral Home in Temple. Viola was born to Frank and Emma Kovar in Rossville, Kansas, on March 7, 1921. The Kovar family moved to the Temple area when Viola was four years old. She graduated from Rogers High School in 1939. On May 20, 1941, Viola married
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Woodrow Chervenka. They had three children, Woodrow Glen, Delores Nell, and Esther Frances. Over the years, the family raised chickens and cattle, and farmed, mostly in the Leedale area. Having been involved in 4-H in her youth, Viola encouraged her children to do the same, while she served as a leader. She received a State 4-H alumni recognition award in 1959. She was actively involved in the Leedale Home Demonstration Club (now Texas Association for Family and Community Education), which led to leadership positions at the local, district, and state levels, and was recognized as a 50-year member in 2000. Viola joined in the work of the Ocker Brethren Christian Sisters at the age of 16, and continued until she moved to Bryan in 2004. Woodrow was taken from Viola after his brief battle with cancer ended in October 1988. In January 1990, she began to spend the winter months in the Rio Grande Valley, where she met Stanley Davis. They married on September 26, 1992, and continued to spend winters in The Valley until they moved to Bryan. Cancer once again took a husband from Viola; this time in December 2004. Viola loved to dance - especially polka - and was once privileged to dance with Lawrence Welk. She loved to quilt - and has made quilts for each of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-greatgrandchild. Growing flowers was a hobby she learned from her mother and enjoyed for many years, both in Leedale and in the Valley. Viola also loved to travel across Texas, the United States, and the world - and always had a suitcase ready to go. Viola was a member of the Ocker Brethren Church, SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton, and the Mutual Aid Society of the Unity of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Woodrow Chervenka; husband of 12 years, Stanley Davis; and her parents Frank and Emma Kovar. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Woodrow Glen and Freda Chervenka of Bryan; daughters and sons-in-law Delores and Walter Haisler of College Station and Esther and Marvin Luksa of Alamo; grandchildren Cindy and Robby DeWitt of College Station, David Haisler of College Station, Natalie and Joe Outlaw of Bryan, Susan and Matt Barnes of Bryan, Kevin and Sharon Chervenka
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of Round Rock, Thomas Luksa of Alamo, Paul and Tiffany Haisler of Houston, and Rebecca Luksa of Alamo; great-grandchildren Stephanie and Vince Morehead of College Station, Adam DeWitt of College Station, Jessica, Beth, and Rachel Barnes of Bryan, Layne and Dylan Outlaw of Bryan, Zachary and Andrew Chavez of Alamo, Justin Chervenka of Round Rock, and Joshua Haisler of Houston; great-great-granddaughter Melanie Morehead of College Station; and sisters-in-law Dorothy Urubek of Temple and Martha Chervenka of Rogers. Resolution Committee Ruth Kohutek Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek —SPJST—
In Memory of Viola Darilek
Viola Vivian Valigura Darilek, 89, of Hallettsville, passed away July 31, 2009. She was born June 5, 1920, to Martin F. and Mary Ann Drozd Valigura in Hallettsville. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. Viola married Anton Darilek at Camp Bowie, Brownwood, on Viola Darilek December 19, 1941 while Anton was stationed there with the 36th Texas Field Artillery Battalion. She also was employed at Weingartens for 19 years and later an employee of Wal-Mart since 1987. Viola and her husband Anton loved to fish, garden, and barbecue for family get-togethers. She enjoyed playing “42” dominoes with her special niece Jeanette and husband Carlwyn Loewe. She also enjoyed her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much. She enjoyed baking apple strudels, kolaches and rosettes. Two years ago, she was admitted to Stevens Nursing and Rehab Center and enjoyed playing bingo and visiting with the residents. In February 2009, she was chosen Valentine Queen and later in June 2009, she was crowned SCCAP Area Queen in Shiner. She cherished her crown and
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trophy she proudly called Stevens Nursing and Rehab Center her home, and grew to love the staff and many friends she made there. Viola is survived by son Kenneth Darilek and wife Kathryn of Victoria; daughters Diana Cole and husband Norman of Kentucky and Sharon Beard of Hallettsville; grandchildren Cynthia Williams, Mike Hessler, Shayne Dixon, Christopher Beard, Kenny Darilek, Kimberly Barrier, Laura Darilek; and great-grandchildren Caitlyn Williams, Kelsi Darilek, Mason Hessler, Chase Hessler, Kolbi Darilek, and Haley Brown. Viola was preceded in death by her husband Anton of 61 years; son Anton George Darilek; parents; brother George Valigura; and sisters Julie Supak, Angelina Trlica, and Lillie Wagner. Visitation began at 2 p.m. Monday, August 3 at Kubena Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 4 at Kubena Funeral Home with Reverend Michael Rother officiating. Burial followed in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Patrick Wagner, Christopher Beard, Kenny Darilek, Larry Wagner, Daryl Trlica, and Wilbert Supak. Honorary pallbearers were Jeanette and Carlwyn Loewe. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.kubenafuneralhome.com. —SPJST—
In Memory of Leslie Gebert
Leslie William Gebert passed away September 29, 2009, in Cedar Park. He was born to Willie R. Gebert and Olga Kriedel Gebert in Coupland, Texas, on April 19, 1920. On November 23, 1941, he married Pearl Lillian Jaecks. Leslie proudly served in the United States Air Force and later worked in law enforcement until his retirement. A Leslie Gebert longtime member of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, he was baptized on September 5, 1920. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin. With a proud smile on his face, Leslie always enjoyed spending time
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with his family, and especially cherished the time with his grandchildren. He will always be remembered by his sense of humor, character and his outgoing personality. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Earlene, Lois and Ina Rhea; and brothers Emmit and Wilton. Surviving Leslie is his loving wife of 67 years, Pearl Jaecks Gebert of Cedar Park; daughters Barbara Lamb and son-in-law Troy of Austin and Patsy Ashabranner and son-in-law William R. of Liberty Hill; grandchildren Jeff Davis and wife Cheryl of Burnet, Chris Castellow and wife Beth and Sherri Davis, all of Austin, and Brian Ashabranner of Georgetown; great-granddaughters McKenzie Lillian of Burnet and Lillian Castellow of Austin; great-grandsons William Castellow and Benjamin Castellow, both of Austin; sister Gladys Mogonye of Austin; as well as a host of special family members including nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 10 at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Austin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Leslie’s name to St. Martins’ Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice. Respectfully submitted, Evelyn Gustafson —SPJST—
In Memory of Lillie Martinets
Lillie L. Martinets, 88, formerly of Holland, died Sunday, July 19, 2009, at a Pflugerville nursing center. Lillie was born October 28, 1920, at Beyersville, Texas, the third of 10 children born to Joseph F. and Rosie Simcik Srnensky. She was baptized and confirmed at Taylor Czech-Moravian Brethren Church and attended Beyersville School. As a young woman, she worked at the Taylor High School Cafeteria, the Taylor Pecan Factory, and Taylor Bedding and Manufacturing Company. She married Clifton Martinets on March 11, 1944, at Granger CzechMoravian Brethren Church. They farmed for several years, first at Hackberry (near Holland) and later near Schwertner, where their two children were born. In 1959, the family moved to Holland, where Clifton operated Clifton’s Place, a popular bar and domino hall.
Lillie was a homemaker and also worked for many years as a cook at the Holland School Cafeteria. She was an excellent seamstress, gardener, and cook and was especially known for her tasty Czech kolaches. Lillie was a longtime member of the Holland Brethren Church and SPJST Lodge 80, Holland. Lillie was preceded in death by her father Joseph in 1957; mother Rosie in 1978; husband Clifton in 1981; and sister Angeline Hobbs of Temple on May 28, 2009. She is survived by son Allen Martinets (and wife Joyce) and daughter Karen Mills (and husband Roy), all of Austin; granddaughter Amy Good (and Wade Winnett) of Pflugerville; grandsons Ryan Martinets (and wife Leighann) of Pasadena, Andrew Mills (and wife Rachel) of Austin, and David Mills of Austin; brothers Joe B. Srnensky of Beyersville and Edmond Srnensky of Austin; sisters Bertha Christianson, Elsie Mucha, Albina Kerlin (and husband Martin), all of Taylor, Agnes Eschberger (and husband Jack) of Coupland, Martha Minzenmayer (and husband Clarence) of Temple and Jane Griffin (and husband Bill) of Salado; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 24 at Goodnight Funeral Chapel in Bartlett with burial following at at Holland City Cemetery. Lillie’s cousin, Reverend Frank Simcik of Temple, officiated. —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge 92, Fort Worth, on behalf of our members, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed sister JULIA SIMMANK DUESER who passed away peacefully in the company of her family on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at the age of 94. Graveside service was in Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation was at Laurel Land Funeral Home. Julia came into this world in Red Ranger, Texas, on January 22, 1915. She was the sixth of 11 children born to Ernest and Rosie Molina Simmank. Julia grew up in the Red Ranger community and later moved to Fort Worth.
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She enjoyed a long career in cafeteria and restaurant management until her retirement in 1974. Julia married her childhood sweetheart, Ernest A. Dueser, in Fort Worth on July 3, 1937. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with family and friends shortly before Ernie’s death at the age of 94 in December 2007. Julia was widely admired for her quilting and painting. Her Cathedral Window quilt included 156 unique “panes” of fabric and took 12 years to complete. She took up oil painting after retirement, and particularly enjoyed painting scenes reminiscent of her Central Texas childhood. Her Czech heritage was celebrated with her cooking and baking, and no one ever baked a better kolache. Julia and Ernie also enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing and exploring the countryside. She was a 75-year member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and was active in SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth. She was preceded in death by brothers Edwin, Otto, Louis, and Jerry Simmank; and sisters Ida Mayer, Elvira Roberts, Clara Gillert, and Ella Hilcher. Survivors include son Raymond D. Dueser of Logan, Utah; granddaughters Joanne L. Dueser and Andrea D. Thompson; great-granddaughter Katelynn Elizabeth Thompson; greatgrandson Dyllan Mark Thompson; sister Levie Shaw of Fort Worth; brother Raymond Simmank of Houston; and a large extended family. Katelynn and Dyllan brought a special joy to “Gramma-Great” over the past two years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorial donations be made to the building fund of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1800 West Freeway, Ft. Worth, Texas 76102. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Alene Kercho Elizabeth Howard Ann Schneider —SPJST—
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Death Claim 27395 27396 27397 27398 27399 27400 27401 27402 27403 27404 27405 27406 27407 27408 27409 27410 27411 27412 27413 27414 27415 27416 27417 27418 27419 27420 27421 27422 27423 27424 27425 27426 27427 27428 27429 27430 27431 27432 27433 27434 27435 27436 27437 27438 27439 27440 27441
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Vicki Dressler Truman R. Hargrove, Jr. LaVerne Bartosh Lee Roy Hejl Victoria L. Cook Ben Reimer Frances Schimcek Janice Lou King Richard J. Fendley Emil M. Mancell Alice Leitko Viola V. Darilek Victor D. Holy Walter C. Biddle Alvin J. Albrecht Frances M. Morisak Reta E. Russell Henrietta K. Krc Annie Olga Leshikar Eva Z. Gauthier Georgia M. Harris Woodrow Otto Hluchan Kerby Joe Zanek Victor V. Dlabaja Edwin E. Holub Edna M. Provazek Edward H. Gehring Donald D. Steinman Elfreida Kaase Bernice A. Newman Alice Doris Crouch Alfred Franklin Becan Gladys Lee Manthei Anne Hawkins Lilydee A. Grothe John J. Carrig James H. Jahn Estes Pearl Spurlin Gertie M. Janota Jerry Louis Elzner Clara O. Coufal Sue Bredehoeft Albers Lucian C. Davis Billy Don Long Paulette M. Adams Edmond A. Kucera Kathy May Monthei
Lodge 172 200 18 17 88 28 133 92 38 84 142 23 25 88 154 184 154 28 29 148 25 141 201 79 18 88 88 154 201 66 88 81 39 151 88 88 63 87 29 79 24 88 74 88 63 84 6
From 9/01/2009 to 9/30/2009 Location
Pasadena Bruceville-Eddy Elgin New Tabor Houston East Bernard San Antonio Fort Worth Kovar Dallas Houston Moravia Ennis Houston Fort Worth Moulton Fort Worth East Bernard Taylor El Maton Ennis Sealy Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Corpus Christi Elgin Houston Houston Fort Worth Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Waco Houston Needville Bryan Wharton Houston Houston Sweet Home Temple Taylor Corpus Christi Cyclone Houston Lovelady Houston Sweet Home Dallas Cottonwood
Date of Admission 10/09/1964 5/14/1991 12/01/1997 4/30/1970 8/19/1977 11/02/1937 9/23/1952 4/14/1999 5/08/1956 3/20/1956 3/01/1976 8/14/1944 2/04/1959 2/14/1974 7/15/1946 1/31/1968 5/12/1965 4/12/1948 12/05/1989 1/19/1960 9/01/1938 3/05/1938 1/27/1936 8/01/1959 7/25/1940 1/27/1975 8/23/2001 9/21/1945 4/01/1946 7/31/1978 11/19/1968 3/16/1945 12/10/1949 2/26/1934 12/02/1968 4/10/1968 5/07/1963 9/01/1952 2/14/1977 7/20/1967 3/01/1943 9/13/1972 9/18/1978 7/20/1992 12/12/1950 10/03/1950 6/04/1969
Date of Death
6/28/2009 7/22/2009 7/18/2009 7/25/2009 7/29/2009 8/12/2009 8/07/2009 7/26/2009 8/10/2009 4/27/2009 8/04/2009 7/31/2009 9/20/2004 3/08/2009 8/10/2009 8/18/2009 8/26/2009 2/10/2009 6/27/2008 8/24/2009 8/19/2009 8/21/2009 8/12/2009 2/09/2008 7/31/2009 12/08/2008 9/23/2004 6/29/2009 6/05/2009 8/28/2009 7/09/2009 8/23/2009 8/17/2009 7/28/2009 8/28/2009 7/18/2009 9/02/2009 5/14/2009 8/31/2009 9/12/2009 9/19/2009 8/31/2009 10/11/2008 8/05/2009 9/15/2009 8/29/2009 9/06/2009
Age 86 45 82 78 89 94 91 58 69 96 86 89 74 89 80 85 98 83 94 79 81 93 74 84 85 89 79 63 89 83 83 76 84 90 93 91 73 84 92 84 88 77 83 77 58 87 72
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31414 U2025929 2045268 47581 72622 604183 611522 2047319 612913 800898 67208 607521 2052959 60075 800168 40895 32747 609724 2030898 23720 1000236 604345 1000111 22646 21772 63139 2051427 900665 608482 76090 2026293 301573 610433 201324 43514 41471 29070 800528 70622 71362 606825 55295 76554 2027683 69537 610751 44934
To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST—
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BENEVOLENCE
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Zpráva ze schůze SPJST řádu Jaromír ve Westu,Tx.
Vážení bratři a milé sestry: Pravidelná čtvrtletní schlůze řádu číslo 54 Jaromír ve Westu, Tx. se konala dne 11. září roku 2009 v naší síni za poměrně hojné účasti členstva. V ten den pršelo, což přineslo úlevu naším farmářům, protože jsme čekali na vydatný déšť po několik měsíců. Vicepresident Freddie Kaluža zahájil schůzi, složili jsme přísahu vlajce a uctili památku zemřelých členů. Za nepřítomnou tajemnici Janu Vaculík převzala funkci finanční tajemnice Mary Lou Mynář, Jean Maléř zapisovala průběh schůze. President Willis byl na letišti a přijel o chvíli později. Zápis byl schválen tak, jak byl čten. Koordinátorka bratrských akcí Jean Maléř přednesla různé písemnosti z Hlavní úřadovny, zejména zprávu o Czechfesztu v Templu, Tx,., což je podobný podnik jako Westfest ve Westu, Tx. Doporučila podávat žádosti o stipendia, předala informace o schůzích okrsků, jedna spisovatelka napsala příběh o našich lidech z Kerrville, Tx. Její zpráva byla schválena tak, jak byla přednesena. Finanční tajemnice Mary Lou Mynář podala zprávu o finančních záležitostech a její zpráva byla schválena tak, jak byla přednesena. Vedoucí mládeže Lisa Darnell oznámila, že nedělní schůze Klubu mládeže nebývají navštíveny a tak změnila čas na sobotu ráno, kdy se zdá, že přijde více dětí. Mládež obdržela diplomy za účast na soutěži při vymalovávání vajíček. Ráda by měla co nejvíce mládeže v Klubu mládeže, k čemuž jí musí pomoci členstvo řádu. Vice president Freddie Kaluža oznámil, že nemáme nikoho zapsaného pro pojištění a z toho důvodu nemůžeme pořádat vánoční besídku.
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President Willis vysvětlil, že pro některé dlouhodobé členy to může být pobídkou k tomu, aby se podívali po rodinách a doporučili některé členy rodiny pro pojištění, abychom měli novou a mladou generaci k činnosti u našeho řádu. Členové sami stárnou, úředníci stárnou a zdá se, že noví lidé nemají chuť do práce a bojí se
odpovědnosti za spolkovou činnost. Vicepresident Kaluža napíše dopis s vysvětlením pro členy našeho řádu. Další schůze se bude konat dne 6. listopadu 2009 v naší sini. Každá schůze je důležitá a členstvo by mělo uvážit budoucnost práce u našeho řádu. Lisování vyhrála Lisa a Megan
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 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. Course covers proper pronunciation, basic grammar, reading, vocabulary; presentations on Czech history/culture. Printed handouts and a CD-ROM given to each attendee. Course presented by Joe and Alice Janecka of SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson and McLennan-Hill Chapter of the Texas CHS. Class is free. For information, contact via email joejanecka@att.net; or call (817) 2953068.
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. October 31 Czech Feszt—at Miller Park in Temple, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Live music, car
show, parade of kroj, pageant, kolache eating contest, kolache baking contest, photography conteszt, childrenʼs activities, food, arts/crafts, lots more. Benefiting Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple.
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.
November 21 Concho Valley CHS Annual State Meeting—at St. Ambrose Parish Hall in Wall: Genealogy research, Czech vendors, state meeting. For information, call Nancy (325) 942-6598; or Barbara (325) 651-6877. Submitted by Beverly Teplicek. 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. February 13, 2010 Fourth Annual Ennis Czech Music Festival—at Sokol KHB, Ennis Texas. Czech bands for listening and dancing pleasure. For information, visit www.ennisczechmusicfestival.com. —SPJST—
Darnellovy. Po ukončení schůze byla svačina a členstvo se srdečně bavilo do pozdních hodin. S bratrským pozdravem. Jan Vaculík —SPJST—
Czech Folk Tales Translated by Josef Baudiš, 1917 Selected and translated by Dr. Josef Baudis, M.R.I.A., lecturer in comparative philology at the Prague university.
Kojata
nce there was a king who had an only son. One day, the king went to inspect his estates. He came to the first farm and found it all right. Before he had finished going the round of his estates, thirteen big farms in all, he forgot that his wife was about to have a child. On his way home he came to a forest, and such a thirst came upon him that he bade his driver stop and look for some water. The driver looked everywhere for water, but he couldn’t find any. So the king himself went to look for it, and he found a well. Now, just as he was going to drink, he kneeled down and he saw something in the well which had claws like a crab and red eyes. It seized him by the beard with one of its claws — he had a pretty long beard — and it refused to let him go unless he promised to give it the thing that he had at home unknown to himself. So he said to himself: “I know everything at home.” But he forgot about his wife’s condition. By this time his wife had been delivered of a prince, and so the king, without knowing it, had promised his son to the thing in the well. And on that it let him go. When he got home he saw the newborn prince, and of course he was very
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sad. He remained so for twelve years. The prince asked him why he was so sad. And the king answered: “Because you are sold.” The prince told him not to worry about it; he would be able to help himself. The prince called for his horse and started out. He had been riding five days’ journey from his home, when he came to a lake. There he tethered his horse. He saw thirteen ducks swimming on the lake, and there were thirteen shifts lying on the bank. So he carried off one of the shifts and hid himself. When they saw this, twelve of the ducks flew away, but the thirteenth was running hither and thither, looking for her shift. So when he saw her running hither and thither looking for her shift, he came out of his hiding-place.
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Now the father of those ducks was the being which had seized the king by the beard. He was a sorcerer, and his name was Kojata. This girl was his youngest daughter. And she said to the prince: “Now I will give you a good counsel. You will save me and I will save you. My father will set you a difficult task. I will perform it for you, but you must not let him know that I am helping you. Leave your horse here and hurry on to my father’s. He will give you a lodging, and he will give you three days to consider over the task. You will be in your room alone, and in the evening I will come humming to your window, for I shall come to you in a bee’s shape, because I can’t come in any other way. And you must follow my advice. My father has thir-
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teen daughters, and we all resemble one another exactly and we all wear the same sort of clothes. You will have to find out which is the youngest, but you will have no other means of recognizing me than by noticing a tiny fly under my left eye, so be very careful about it.” So it was. The sorcerer called him in and the thirteen daughters were standing in a row. The sorcerer asked him whether he could make out which was the youngest; if he could do so, his life would be spared. So he went the round of them three times, but it was as much as he could do to recognize her. But he pointed her out. She was the third from the end. So the sorcerer asked him who had been giving him advice. But the prince answered that it was none of his
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business. The next day, the sorcerer gave him another task: to build a palace of pure gold and silver without using hammer or trowel. The prince was very worried about it. But in the evening the youngest daughter came flying to him again, and she gave him a wand. At a single stroke of the wand the palace rose up ready-built, and it was more perfect than the old one. In the morning he was strolling about the palace looking round him. When King Kojata saw him, he came up to him and stopped: “Who has given you this counsel?” he asked. The prince answered that it was the person who had given him advice the time before. So the sorcerer set him the third task, and this time the daughter was not
Victoria County CHS hosts Czech Heriage Festival
Well over 1,000 people gathered for the 2009 Victoria County Czech Heritage Festival held in Victoria, Texas, on September 27, and the day was hopping with many activities plus the music of four bands. It was a fantastic event again this year with great Czech food, traditional music and crafts, and wonderful old world fellowship.
Fourth Annual Beer and Wine Show For the fourth year, a homemade beer and wine show was held to showcase local masters of the fermentation craft. Local vintners and brewers entered their best recipes with 56 wine and 18 beer entries for a competition in several different wine and beer categories. Awards for the different classes and “Best of Show” proved who had bragging rights for another year. It is surprising how many local people enjoy the hobby of homemade beer and wine as well as the sampling by the public of the entries after the show.
First place winners for the 2009 Czech Festival Beer and Wine Show are: Beer: Danny Derrick (San Antonio) for Light Beer, Greg Johnson (Victoria) for Amber Beer, Danny Derrick for Dark Beer, and Joe Derrick (Victoria) for Novelty Beer. Overall winners received engraved beer steins including: Best of Show Beer - Danny Derrick (San Antonio) with Cream Ale, and Runner Up Greg Johnson with Scotch Ale. Wine: Raymond Raska (Sinton) and Martha Tarkington (Victoria) for Red Wine Dry (tie), Danny May (Port Lavaca) for Red Wine Sweet, Patrick Janak (Victoria) for Mustang Wine, Martha Tarkington for White Wine Dry, Doug Reed (Lolita) for White Wine Sweet, Carol Martin (Cuero) for Novelty Wine Dry, Rex Moore (Victoria) for Novelty Wine Sweet, Gib Delisle (LaFayette, Louisiana) for Dessert Wine, Keith Bradley (Austin) for Kit Wine Dry, and Keith Bradley
LEFT PHOTO: Best of Show Wine winner Danny May, left, and Pat Janak, Beer and Wine Show chairman. PHOTO 2: Best of Show Wine runner-up Gib DeLisle, left, with chairman Pat Janak. PHOTO 3: Best of Show Beer
for Kit Wine Sweet. Overall winners received engraved wine goblets including: Best of Show Wine - Danny May with Favorite Grapes, and Runner Up - Gib DeLisle with Blueberry Port.
24th Annual Texas State Tarok Tournament Twenty-four card players from throughout the state competed for the distinguished title of State Champion Tarok Card player. First place was won by Allen Bartosh of El Campo, Texas, with 570 points and receiving $150. Second place was won by Irene Janda of La Grange, Texas, with 554 points and going home with $100. Third place was taken by James Polacek of Corpus Christi, Texas, with 488 points and $75, and fourth place was won by Dan Kubala of Corpus Christi, Texas, totaling 480 points and receiving $50 cash prize. All received State Tarok Tournament plaques. The winners with the highest points
during each of the four rounds were:
First Round Mark Mixon of Yoakum, Texas Second Round Irene Janda of La Grange, Texas Third Round Travis Mixon of Yoakum, Texas Fourth Round Wilbert Cernosek of Houston, Texas Each received $5.
Everyone is urged to mark their calendars for the 25th Annual Victoria County Czech Heritage Festival including the Beer and Wine Show and the Texas State Tarok Tournament to be held Sunday, September 26, 2010. Submitted by, Joe Janak Editor’s Note: Beer and Wine Show winner Raymond Raska is a member of SPJST Lodge 26, Skidmore. —SPJST—
winners Greg Johnson and Danny Derrick. RIGHT PHOTO: State Champion Tarok winners, left to right, Allen Bartosh, Irene Janda, James Polacek, and Dan Kubala.
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able to advise him. She came to him in the evening and said: “I have not other advice than for both of us to flee at once, otherwise you will be lost and I too.” Now, in the evening she turned herself into a horse, and he mounted her and rode as far as the lake. There he found his own horse, and they both mounted it and rode off at full speed. Soon she heard a great noise behind her, so she turned herself into a church and the prince became a monk. The sorcerer’s apprentices were riding in pursuit of them. When they got as far as the church they turned and went back to Kojata. When they came to him they said that they had not overtaken anybody; they had only seen a church and a monk in it. And he said: “Those were they!” Next day, he sent them again to pursue the runaways. Though they were riding faster than the day before, again they heard a trampling behind them. So she turned herself into a great river and him into an old broken bridge. Their pursuer came as far as the river and the bridge, and then they turned back and reported to their king, Kojata, that they had seen nothing but a river and a bridge. He said at once: “Well, those were they!” On the third day, the runaways started again and made for the border as fast as they could, and soon they were in their own land. When they reached the third church, the sorcerer had no more power over them. He began to tear his hair and knock his head against the ground and to curse his daughter for tricking him. So the young king came home, bringing a lovely young princess with him. His father was very pleased at that! —SPJST—
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BCCHS plans Czech heritage dinner, dance
The members of the Burleson County Czech Heritage Society cordially invite everyone to join us in celebration of our Czech heritage on Sunday, October 25, 2009. Our celebration will be held at the Burleson County Expo Center, located on State Highway 36 South in Caldwell. A genuine Czech meal of soup, sausage, roast and all the trimmings
will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dancing to the music of the Jodie Mikula Orchestra from Ennis, Texas, will follow from 1:30 to 5 p.m. You will also enjoy the interesting items featured in our silent auction. Tickets are available from any of our members. For tickets or information, contact any member of the society or call Claudia Matcek (979) 567-3390. Submitted by, Helen Jurica Lodge 186, Caldwell —SPJST—
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Brazos Valley Czechs Celebrate Heritage Month
A capacity crowd of well over 200 people braved the rainy weather on Sunday, October 11, 2009, to attend the Ninth Annual Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society (BVCHS) Czech Heritage Month Celebration and Fundraiser at Saint Joseph Parish Activity Center (PAC) in Bryan, Texas. The day’s activities began in Saint Joseph Catholic Church with a 11:30 a.m. polka mass celebrated by Pastor Monsignor John McCaffrey with concelebrant Father Vincent Nguyen and Deacon Pat Gallagher assisting. The readings in Czech were done by Saint Joseph parishioner Tomáš Panský. Czech and Then Some of Ennis, Texas, provided the music for the polka mass. The singing was by the Fayette Czech Singers. After the polka mass, everyone gathered in the Saint Joseph Parish Activity Center (PAC) next to the church for the afternoon Czech dinner and dance. A delicious, traditional turkey and dressing dinner with all of the trimmings was catered by Buppy’s of Bryan. The appetizer for the dinner was Česká slepičí nudlová polévka Czech chicken hen noodle soup, and
the dessert was makový dort - poppyseed cake. After dinner, Czech and Then Some played music for the dance, which were usually polkas and waltzes with a few two-steps, here and there, and even a chicken dance for the young folks and the young-at-heart. Notable attendees at this Event were Caldwell Mayor Bernard Rychlík with his wife Betty, Bryan City Councilman Jason Bienski with his extended family, Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) First Vice President Johnnie Polasek with his wife Lorenda, and Texas Polka News (TPN) Editor John Rivard with his wife Marlys. The farthest traveled attendees to this event were Florence Pearson of Anchorage, Alaska, and Walt and Eileen Harfmann of Homosassa, Florida. Florence Pearson plays the button box accordion with the Alaska Button Box Gang. She briefly addressed the crowd and told everyone that polka and waltz music is alive and well in Alaska. As in past years, the Czech Bake Shop sold out of everything. BVCHS
LEFT PHOTO: The farthest traveled person to the BVCHS event Florence Pearson, center, of Anchorage, Alaska, is welcomed by BVCHS President Lou Zaeske and his wife Jo Ann. Lou is a member of SPJST Lodge
Reporter Stan Vitha again baked eight large traditional České koláče - Czech kolaches, which were each the size of a large pizza. And, BVCHS member Marian Příhoda baked four large plates of traditional České vanilkové rohlíčky - Czech vanilla croissants. In the fundraiser spirit of the afternoon, Stan’s and Marian’s baked goods were sold by live auction. The highest price paid for one of Stan’s velké koláče big kolaches was $35, and the highest price paid for a plate of Marian’s vanilkové rohlíčky was $30. We received so many positive comments about this event that we have decided to do a repeat of it for next year. We have already booked Czech and Then Some to be our band again next year and Buppy’s of Bryan to again be our caterer. So mark your calendars now and plan to be in Bryan, Texas, on Sunday, October 10. 2010, for our 10th Annual BVCHS Czech Heritage Month Celebration. Submitted by, Lou Zaeske, BVCHS President Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station —SPJST—
189, Bryan-College Station. Photo courtesy of the Texas Polka News. RIGHT PHOTO: The “Chicken Dance” was enjoyed by the young as well as the youngat-heart.
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TCGS publications CCMH celebrates available Velvet Revolution In anticipation of the sales cam- anniversary
paign for Czechs in Uniform, which should be available sometime in early 2010, Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) is offering a special discount on our current publications until December 31, 2009. The new prices are as follows:
Czech Family Histories Volume I and II $85 plus $10 shipping and handling Czech Family Histories Volume III and IV $68 plus $10 shipping and handling
Brazos County Census Czech Extractions $12.75 plus $5 shipping and handling Welcome to Hovezi $17 plus $5 shipping and handling
Richard Pavlik’s Short Geographical Description of Communities from Vsetin County, The Czech Republic $12.75 plus $5 shipping and handling
We have a limited number of the Czech Family Histories still available. After these are sold, there will be no further reprints done. Checks should be made payable to TCGS. For further information or to order any of these publications, please contact Bill Hodon, 1201 Nimbus Drive, Pflugerville, Texas 78660 or email czbill@sbcglobal.net. Submitted by, Bill Hodon TCGS Sales Team Chair —SPJST—
Texas Czech Genealogical Society Website: txczgs.org
Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs”
For membership: Merlene Bravenec (254) 778-7285
Please join us November 17, 2009, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution. The Velvet Revolution marked Czech Republic’s freedom from communism. The CCMH event will include a reception, wine bar, and author Kenneth Breaux’s presentation and book signing “Courtesies of the Heart.” Please RSVP to Valerie (713) 5282060 or events@czechcenter.org. Submitted by, Bill Rosene Lodge 232, Mid Houston —SPJST—
Friends mourn loss of musician Harry Czarnek
Longtime Texas Czech musician Harry Czarnek passed away September 22, 2009, in Houston, Texas. Harry’s band, Harry Czarnek and the Texas Dutchmen, played at SPJST halls across the state for many years. Harry Czarnek was born June 6, 1925, in Loup City, Nebraska. He was the fourth of five children born to Stanley Frank and Martha Czarnek. After completing his education in 1942, Harry worked on the family farm until he was called to serve in the Armed Forces. Harry proudly served his country as a sergeant in the Army. He was stationed in Fiji, Japan, and Washington State. Upon returning home, he married Betty in 1950. An accomplished musician with over 65 years of experience, Harry loved performing with and for his friends and family. Since 1970, the Texas Dutchmen
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Band has been well known and much loved by the polka and Czech music world. In 1991, the Texas Polka Music Association awarded Harry the Band Leader of the Year. In 1996, he was named Song Writer of the Year, and the band was awarded Album of the Year for “Songs of the Old Country.” Harry is survived by wife Betty; son Alan and wife Meredith Czarnek; son David Czarnek; son John and wife Suzanne Czarnek; daughter Joan Czarnek; and granddaughters Christie Czarnek and Laurie Prince and husband John. Funeral service was held at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Bellaire, Texas. Rosary service was on Sunday September 27 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral mass was Monday, September 28 at 11a.m. Harry’s request was to contribute to the Betty and Harry Czarnek/Betty and Eugene Patalik Music Scholarship at the Moore School of Music at the University of Houston in lieu of flowers. For information or to contribute, call Kathy Sullivan (713) 743-4010; or mail to 402 Agnes Arnold Hall, Houston, Texas 77024-3000. —SPJST—
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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 Saturday, October 24—Kaska family reunion Sunday, October 25—Holacka family reunion, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, November 1—SPJST Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, November 6—Social night, 7 p.m. Friday, November 20—Social night, 7 p.m.
Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall located three miles east of West off FM 2114. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, call George Straten (254) 826-5863.
LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar.
LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.
LODGE 13, DIME BOX 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, November 8—The Holub Polka Band, polkas/waltzes/mix music, 3 to 7 p.m., $7 per person
Lodge hall is located at 702 Highway 95 North, Elgin. Adult lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.; youth club meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 2813711. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility.
LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June, and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE Adult lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings/rentals, please call Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484. For information, visit www.spjstflaghall.com. LODGE 25, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For rentals, reservations, or more information, call the hall (972) 875-8381 and leave a message.
LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December.
LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD Meetings are held at the Wharton County Library, 746 Clubside Drive in East Bernard.
LODGE 29, TAYLOR Friday, October 23—Dance: Edward Kopeckyʼs Czech Band, 7:30 to 11:30. Thrall 4-H makes oldfashioned hamburgers beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 24—Music by Denny Hamilton and the Memories, 8:30 p.m. Free admission Wednesday, October 28—Live music by Bobby Jay Five Band, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, October 30—Country Express, 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Thrall 4-H makes old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. ADULT MEETINGS - second Wednesday of the month, 6:30; YOUTH CLUB MEETINGS - first Sunday of the month, 1 p.m. Contact Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 281-4719. MUSIC - second and fourth Wednesday of the month/music by Bobby Jay Five Band; MUSIC - Fridays 7:30 to 11 p.m.; 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 Saturday, October 31—Cherokee Rose Saturday, November 14—Flat Rock Junction Saturday, November 21—Kimberly Kelly Saturday, November 28—Heart of Texas Road Gang
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 Sunday, October 25—Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje hosts District Six Fall Meeting.
Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Youth club meets the same day at 1:15 p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 South in Hillje. Members and guests are welcome. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7 p.m. We have $100 nights every week and a $650 jackpot also every week. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Lillian Bartek (979) 543-9028; or (979) 6482317/lodge hall.
LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Attention: Lodge meetings are held quarterly on the first Thursday of February, May, August, and November at Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road, 7 p.m. LODGE 47, SEATON Saturday, October 24—Open Saturday, October 31—Open Saturday, November 7—Plum Country Saturday, November 14—Jerry Haisler Saturday, November 21—Private Saturday, November 28—Private
Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple on Highway 53. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Saturday night dance time is from 7 to 11 p.m. Hall opens at 6 p.m. Hall phone (254) 985-2548. For rentals, please contact Edwin Pechal (254) 984-2255. Star Hall is a non-smoking facility.
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. Meetings 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 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) 7749971; 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 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 6:30 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 778-4371/shop; or (254) 7736164/home. LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, October 24—No dance Sunday, October 25—Czech Day: Mark Halata and Texavia, polka/variety. 2 to 6 p.m. $8/person. Saturday, October 31—No dance Saturday, November 7—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, November 14—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $8 per person Saturday, November 21—Leonard Duckworth Band, big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person. Saturday, November 28—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 Thurs-
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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 Sunday, November 1—Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band, country/western swing. 3 to 7 p.m. There is a fiddle in the band. Saturday, November 7—Annual Harvest Dance: sponsored by St. Georgeʼs. Music by Czech and Then Some. For information, call (817) 838-3106 Sunday, November 15—Annual Charity Dance: Music by Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band. 3 to 7 p.m.
Lodge 92 membership meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. The youth club meets on the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Family Night—first and third Tuesdays. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month. Country/western dances on the first Sunday and polka/waltz dancing as announced. Live big band music every Friday night, 8:30 p.m. Dress code. Listen to KNON 89.3 FM on Sunday at 2 p.m. for up-to-date announcements. Tune in to KAAM 770 AM for some easy listening music. To reserve for large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or other special events, call early (817) 624-1361/Joyce. SPJST Lodge 92/National Hall is located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Visit www.nationalhallspjst92.org.
LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at Polakʼs between Karnes City and Kenedy. Contact E.R. Prasek for information (830) 780-5166. LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m.
LODGE 97, PLACEDO Adult lodge meetings are held in March, June, September, and December. Youth club meetings are the first Sunday of every month at Casa Ole in Victoria Mall at 3 p.m., excluding months where they are quarterly adult lodge meetings. To verify the meeting, call Youth Leader Bernadette Bellanger (361) 578-4253.
LODGE 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Grange, 7:30 p.m. LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted. LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN Lodge meetings are held quarterly.
LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 130, DALLAS For monthly meeting time and location, please contact lodge secretary Stanley Vrla (214) 826-2670; or lodge president John Vrla (214) 906-3385; or email jvrla@cebridge.net.
LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio.
LODGE 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
LODGE 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Danbury City Hall. For information, call (979) 922-1279 or (979) 922-1553.
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LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are now held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, located at 917 North Circle in Sealy.
LODGE 142, HOUSTON 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, November 7—Southern Star
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.
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LODGE 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club Building in Carmine, 201 Centennial Street.
LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located at 1150 South Burleson Boulevard (I-35 West), one-quarter mile south of Hidden Creek Parkway exit in Burleson. Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call (972) 435-2286; (817) 558-2400; or (817) 295-3483.
LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. Call President Donald Beckendorf (254) 803-2987 for lodge meeting location.
LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals—weddings, anniversaries, birthdays—call (817) 465-8538; or (972) 263-9031. LODGE 184, MOULTON Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at the lodge hall at 7:30 p.m.
LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Adult lodge meetings are held every other month— February, April, June, August, October, and December. For locations/times, call Lodge President Kathleen Mills (210) 216-2156. The youth club meets every month. Call Youth Club Leader Theresa Haag (830) 625-8262.
LODGE 186, CALDWELL Youth club meetings are on the first Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall unless otherwise announced. Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002
LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meeting and program are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting, 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. 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.
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LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge 202, Jourdanton meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m., at the Jourdanton Community Center except the meal/meetings in March, June, September, December which will be at 1 p.m. The youth club meets the same day.
LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of the month, 4 p.m. at the Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico, Texas, except in June (date and time to be announced) and the Christmas party in December (date and time to be announced). Call President Norman Kneschk (254) 386-3222 or Secretary Sandra Pierce (254) 965-5953 LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Lions Club in Mexia, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas.
LODGE 207, IOWA PARK Lodge meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS Meetings are held every third Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September at the Senior Citizens Building in Tahoka, 6 p.m. Youth club meets at the same time. LODGE 223, PALACIOS Lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at Palacios Eagles Lodge at 6:30 p.m.
LODGE 229, ABILENE Lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. For information, contact (325) 537-9224. LODGE 230, MIDLAND For lodge meeting information, contact Oly Madrid (432) 894-8435.
LODGE 239, HONDO Lodge meetings are held at the Hondo Community Center on 18th Street. Watch the Vestnik for dates. For more information, call President Marcie Botello (210) 264-4587. LODGE 240, BAY CITY Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at Eagles Hall in Bay City at 7:30 p.m.
LODGE 246, MORGANʼS POINT Monday, Novemnber 2—Lodge and youth club meetings, 6:30 p.m. Meal will be served before meeting.
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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Czech Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich ethnic heritage of Czech Americans and the many contributions they have made to American culture. To celebrate the month, the Vestnik invites you to participate in the Czech Heritage Month Fun Activities. Several Czech-themed prizes will be awarded in a drawing from entries received. Entries must be received by October 28, 2009. Winners will be announced in the November 4 Vestnik. Mail your entry to: SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
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