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S P J S T Benevolence
H E R A L D
Humanity ISSN —07458800
Brotherhood
The Way We Were
SPJST tournament play enticed membership
Lodge 47, Seaton member celebrates 100th birthday
SPJST congratulates Sister Dorothy Hampton, a member of Lodge 47, Seaton who celebrated her 100th birthday on October 22, 2009. Dorothy joined SPJST in 2003 to play in SPJST’s tarok tournaments. Over the years, she enjoyed traveling to many tournaments with her nephew Jimmie Coufal, also of Lodge 47, Seaton. Dorothy Hampton was born on October 22, 1909, in Seaton, Texas, in Bell County to parents John Coufal, who was born in the Czech Republic, and Matilda Motl, who was born in Seaton, Texas. Dorothy’s brothers (all deceased) included Frank, Joe, and John. John was a barber and had a shop near the old King’s Daughters
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Hospital. Frank was a farmer in Seymour, Baylor County, and Joe was a farmer and carpenter. Dorothy was raised on a farm, but left at age 21 to work as a nurse maid/family maid for different people until she married. Then, she became a housewife. She married William “Bill” Hampton on April 18, 1934. Bill was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. At age three, Bill’s family moved to Fort Worth. Dorothy and Bill were blessed with a son, John Wayne Hampton; three grandkids; and one great-granddaughter. Bill worked as a manager for Dallas
In 1932, Millie (Vrla) Braden was chosen, on behalf of the youth group, to deliver the welcoming address to the delegates and guests of the 11th SPJST Convention held in Ennis, Texas. “I was only nine years old, and my speech was presented in Czech,” Millie remembers. “The hall was standing room only. After the speech, I received a standing ovation and had to return to the stage to take another bow.” Millie’s mother, Mrs. Frank B. Vrla, made her beautiful Czech kroj. “The Way We Were” is featured on pages 10 and 11.
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Fun Funds Katelyn
Lodge 47, Seaton member Dorothy Hampton celebrates her 100th birthday on October 22, 2009, in Temple with her family. Pictured with her are, left to right, niece Loretta Coufal, great-nephew Terry Coufal, great-niece Maggie Coufal, nephew Jimmie Coufal, great-nephew Clifton Coufal, niece Carolyn Coufal, and friend Nancy Tumez.
Family Fun Dates ................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 District News........................................6 Lodge Section ...................................12 Memoriams.........................................20
Lodge 183, Arlington Youth Club member Katelyn Daniel and her mother Debra are pictured by a few of the items donated to the fundraiser held for Katelyn at the District Three Fall Fun Day on October 25 at Lodge 92, Fort Worth. The event raised about $4,000 for Katelyn’s medical bills. She was diagnosed with ALL in August. “Thank you to everybody at the SPJST Home Office, everybody at the District Three Fall Meeting, and everybody else for the fundraiser,” Katelyn says. “It brought in a lot of money and will help us big time with paying all the doctor bills. I had a lot of fun at the fall meeting and hope to see everybody again soon.”
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Youth Section.....................................21 Vestnik Project ..................................22 Czech Culture ....................................27 Czech Activities.................................27 Advertisements .................................29 Lodge Calendar .................................30
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Lodge 47 Seaton hosts annual cook-off
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Lodge 230 Midland: Halloween fun
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Lodge 6 Cottonwood youth wins award
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Editor’s Note
SPJST HERALD
SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.org
VESTNIK EDITOR/ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0807
email: m e l a n i e z @ v v m . c o m
SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 985-0007 • Mobile: (254) 534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com
VICE PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF, CFFM Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 771-3837 • Mobile: (254) 534-1450 email: genemc@spjst.com SECRETARY-TREASURER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 778-3720 • Mobile: (254) 721-4739 email: leonardm@spjst.com
DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878 Home: (979) 272-3265 • Mobile: (979) 224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR BOBBY WUENSCHE 2451 CR 405, Taylor, Texas 76574-5421 Home: (512) 365-3013
DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, Texas 76691 Home: (254) 826-5882
DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BILLY ROLLWITZ, FIC P.O. Box 195, Rowena, Texas 76875 Home: (325) 442-3141 • Mobile: (325) 277-5362 Office: (325) 442-3038 • email: brollwitz@verizon.net DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT, FIC 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, Texas 77008 Home: (713) 864-2163
DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM, FIC, CFFM 407 Taos Street, Victoria, Texas 77904 Home: (361) 578-3279 • Mobile: (361) 676-3279 email: ahlstrom@suddenlink.net DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR BOB J. BAYER, FIC 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114 Home: (830) 393-9073
COMMITTEES BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-1451 - email: dimebox4@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - (512) 365-2000 - (512) 848-2416 cell - email: RonnieR1056@yahoo.com District Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr. North, Bedford, Texas 76021 - (817) 282-5065 email: alkercho@sbcglobal.net District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 - email: bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Mildred Holeman, 1006 Chantilly Lane, Houston, Texas 77018 - (713) 683-0018 email: mmholeman@yahoo.com District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - (979) 244-4415; (979) 479-3430 cell District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (830) 281-8246 email: 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
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Thanks, Participants! Thanks to everyone who entered the Vestnik’s Czech Heritage Month
contests featured during the month of October. We received more than 250 individual entries. A drawing was held last week. Congratulations to the lucky winners: Harley Rose Rohde Lodge 1, Fayetteville
Brooke Mae Newsome Lodge 29, Taylor Dorothy Tomasek Lodge 47, Seaton Rosemary Zabojnik Lodge 84, Dallas
Christian Romero Lodge 6, Cottonwood Leona Kadlubar Lodge 66, Waco
Mark H. Valek Lodge 135, Ennis
Taylor Orsak Lodge 73, Seymour
Mathieu Barcak Lodge 88, Houston
Mary R. Zucha Lodge 172, Pasadena
Adolph Marek Lodge 4, Hallettsville
Charlie Kunetka Lodge 202, Jourdanton
No 2010 Postage Rate Hikes The USPS recently stated that it will not increase postage rates in
2010 for First-Class Mail®, Standard Mail®, and Periodicals. Yea! USPS will also switch to a Monday to Friday schedule. You’ve heard the rumors, and now it’s all but official. Kiplingers.com reports that “Congress will grudgingly go along [with ending Saturday mail delivery], though not till after the 2010 elections.” This change should take effect sometime in 2011, and “save [the USPS] an estimated $3 billion a year.” Source: PostcardMania October 23, 2009
Eyeglass Collection Lodge 84, Dallas Assistant Youth Leader Anne Cowan writes that the Lodge 84 Youth Club is beginning a very important service project: collecting old, no longer used eyeglasses. If anyone would like to donate old eyeglasses, please send to the youth club in care of Anne at 9036 Westglen Drive in Dallas, Texas 75228. Best wishes to the Lodge 84 Youth Club with the project, and thanks for caring about the importance of eyesight.
Great News, SPJST Sales Agents! The Supreme Lodge approved providing errors and omissions coverage for SPJST sales agents at the Supreme Lodge meeting held October 20 to 22. All agents who have already mailed in their payments for E&O will be refunded. Any agent who has existing E&O coverage that covers SPJST life products, is asked to fax a copy of the declaration page to (254) 774-1456. For questions or more information, contact the SPJST Insurance Department.
VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of August and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Membersʼ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
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Family Fun and Important Dates
November 7 November 7 November 11 November 15 November 15 November 15 November 21 November 21 Nov. 26-27 November 27 December 1 December 3 December 4 December 5 December 5 December 5
December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 12 December 13 December 13 Deember 13 December 19
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 Lodge 191, Lufkin Presidentʼs Ball (5) Thanksgiving Holidays • SPJST Home Office Closed SPJST Float • Fort Worth Christmas Parade (3) SPJST Float • Bay City Christmas Parade (6) SPJST Float • El Campo Christmas Parade (6) SPJST Float • Cleburne Christmas Parade (3) SPJST Float • Burleson Christmas Parade (3) SPJST Float • Arlington Christmas Parade (3) Lodge 26, Skidmore Christmas Party Shortyʼs (7) Lodge 155, Austin Christmas Party • Pok-e-Joes (2) Lodge 4, Hallettsville Christmas Party/Meeting (6) Lodge 29, Taylor Christmas Party (2) Lodge 92, Forth Worth Member Appreciation Dance (3) SPJST Home Office Christmas Open House, Temple SPJST Float • Temple Christmas Parade (2) Lodge 183, Arlington Christmas Party (3) Lodge 9, Snook Christmas Program (1) Lodge 30, Taiton Christmas Party (6) Lodge 47, Seaton Christmas Party (2) Lodge 191, Lufkin Christmas Dance (5)
Readers Write
Lodge 154, Fort Worth member shares family prayer
Dear Melanie, Here is a wonderful prayer that I say every afternoon, and I would love to share it with all our SPJST families. This is a favorite prayer of my late husband Don Steinman, Sr. and I. Thank you. God loves you, and I do, too. Rose Steinman Lodge 154, Fort Worth
God: Father, Son, and Spirit. You created us in love and give us to a family to be loved by, and to love. Bring us closer to You and to each other, so that there can be more healing and helping, more loving and giving. Help us to realize anew each day that we belong - That we belong to a family whether it is large or small, young or old, good or bad, whole or fragmented, together or apart, happy or sad, close or distant. You have said that whenever we are gathered in Your name, You would be present. We are gathered in spirit, in
Your name. Bless us and help us to always pray for each other in love. God I pray now for my family and for all families of the earth. Bring us closer to You and to each other in love, strength, courage, and forgiveness. Give us an ever deeper encounter with You and each other in prayer and presence; and give us the gift of praying together - in spirit, at least if not physically; give us a tremendous sense of our vocation and mission to bring You to our everyday world, both as individuals and as a family; and give us the gift of commitment to You (along with others) in the building of a God-centered family and society. Through our family prayer, in whatever form it takes, let us enter into a covenant with You that will bring about an attitude which will draw us into a closer union with You, and into love and service of each other. Turn to us and give our families Your peace. Amen. — S. Angelita Fenker, SFCC — With love, Rosie —SPJST—
SPJST INTEREST RATES
SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates
Mortgage rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 727-7578.
Commercial Property 6.50% for 1 to 10 years 6.75% for 11 to 15 years Universal Life
Home or Farm Mortgages Universal Life 4.75% for Annualized* 75% Owner Residence Property
5.00% for 1 to 15 years 5.50% for 16 to 20 years 6.00% for 21 to 30 years Farm Property
5.50% for 1 to 10 years 6.00% for 11 to 20 years 85% Owner Residence Property
7.00% for 1 to 30 years
Annuities
Annuity I 5.00% for Annualized*
Annuity II 4.00% for Annualized*
Annuity III 4.00% for Annualized*
Annuity IV 4.00% for Annualized*
* Rates effective 8/01/09 through 10/31/09.
Five-Year Annuity
When purchased, current interest rates are guaranteed for 5 years.
Band 1—$10,000 to $24,999 Current Rate: 3.95% Band 2—$25,000 to $49,999 Current Rate: 4.10% Band 3—$50,000 and up Current Rate: 4.20%
NFCA salutes SPJST’s Join Hands Day participation
As a 2009 JOIN HANDS DAY participant, the National Fraternal Congress of America would like to congratulate and thank you for again being a part of this national day of service. Besides the relationshipbuilding between the generations through volunteering, a concept unique to JOIN HANDS DAY, we are pleased that you have used this vehicle to spread the word of the power of fraternal benefit societies to your community. Please accept the enclosed recognition certificate to commemorate your participation and support. It is a small token but it does not diminish the appreciation we have for your continued efforts in bringing the generations to-
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gether and improving your communities. The next JOIN HANDS DAY will be held on May 1, 2010. We hope you again will organize your members and friends to make your mark on your neighborhoods and their residents. We also encourage you to invite your elected public officials so that your state house and your representatives in Washington, D.C., know the good that you do. Again, thank you for a terrific job and we look forward to welcoming your participation on May 1, 2010. Best regards, Joseph J. Annotti NFCA President and CEO —SPJST—
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SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Donors’ List
SPJST members and friends are
encouraged to support the 2009-2010 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. In sending in your donation, please be sure to include donor’s name(s) so that proper acknowledgement may be published in the Vestnik. Donations are tax deductible, and 100 percent of the amount that you contribute is used for scholarships to SPJST members. Mail your contribution to: SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
Thank you for your kind support. For more information or for printed donation solicitation forms, please contact the Fraternal Department (800) 727-7578.
Guidelines for Giving 1. Donations made by lodges out of lodge funds will be listed as a lodge donation.
2. Collected donations from a lodge meeting will be listed individually by memberʼs last name in alphabetical order. Individuals submitting a donation will also be listed by memberʼs last name alphabetically. 3. Gifts of $50 or more will be printed in bold. 4. Families or groups which desire names listed under a particular last name or group name should indicate this on the donation form or letter. Otherwise, the names will be listed as individual donations by last name in alphabetical order. 5. Donations to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive made as a memorial will be listed under memorial donations in a separate listing. Note: Please print donor’s name(s) clearly. There have been 62 donations made to the 2009-2010 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive. Donations to date are $1,283.22. SPJST Memo-
rial donations to date are $1,449.50. Thank you for your generous donations to the SPJST 100 Pennies ScholBecause of your arship Fund. generosity, many young SPJST members will be able to attend or continue with college. The 2009-2010 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive goal is $20,000. Thank you! Tammy Martinez Fraternal Services Specialist —SPJST—
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Bartek, Joe C. Cerny, Colby Cerny, Cory Cerny, Craig Dana, Leroy David, Hunter David, Patrick Dowell, Tabor Elizonda, Abraham Elizonda, Ellazar Enriquez, Daisy Enriquez, Joe Enriquez, Kimberly
47 40 40 40 40 40 48 48 17 40 40 40 39 47 177 40 40 48 47 47 162 162 189 189 189 28 40 79
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Ernest and LaVerne Rohlack Frerichs, Wilma Garcia, Cynthia Garcia, Felicia Garcia, Sky Garza, Ashley Guevara, Jecenia Hannington, Josh Hannington, Kayla Havemann, Colby Irizarry, Micaela Irizarry, Sierra Kight, Janice M. Kolbasinski, Ruth J. Koslovsky, Patsy LaFlamme, Harvey Laitkep, Nicole Laitkep, Zakary Leatherman, Daniel Marek, Woodrow Mares, Edward Moyle, Alyssa Moyle, Avery Polasek, Geri Polasek, Geri Polasek, James Pyle, Tedri Rainey, Kayla Rebecek, Marcus and Virginia Rebecek, Stephen and Laura Rinaldi, Kyle and Sarah Schoen, Jessica Schoen, Tyler Skrabanek, Calvin Skrabanek, James and Joyce Smith, Jack Smith, Zakary SPJST District Five YAD Silent Auction SPJST District Seven YAD Silent Auction SPJST Lodge 15 Buckholts SPJST Lodge 154 Fort Worth SPJST Lodge 255, Katy SPJST Lodge 65, Crosby SPJST Lodge 73 Seymour SPJST State YAD Silent Auction Taylor, Alexis Torres, Alyssa Marie Vanecek, Collin Vanecek, Kacie Vanicek, LaVerne Wuensche, Amy Wuensche, Trent Wunesche, Kayla —SPJST—
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From the President’s Department
State FAC outlines November activities
Officer Elections The end of another year is rapidly approaching. Many lodges have had a very productive and successful year. This is the time of year when lodges across the state will be electing the leaders for your lodge for the coming year. Has your lodge moved forward? Has your lodge met all of their goals? Has your lodge completed all of their projects planned for the year in your community? Has your lodge set goals for 2010? Keeping this in mind may help you make choices on who you will elect to keep your lodge moving forward in the coming year. With the possibility of new officers coming into office, this may be the perfect time for your lodge to consider having a brainstorming session. If your lodge is interested, please contact me and I will be happy to schedule a session with your officers. Remember, the sessions take about an hour and lodges who have been through a brainstorming session, have gone home with some valuable ideas. It is the duty of all members to provide the leaders of their lodge with suggestions, ideas, and assistance. When asked to assist with activities throughout the year, please help your lodge officers. Fraternalism works best when every member is involved in the process. While lodges are electing new officers, this would also be an excellent time to check the back page of the Vestnik for your meeting date and time. Many lodges are not listed. This would be an excellent time to get the information listed. If any of this information has changed, please contact Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com and have her update your lodge information.
Outgoing Officers With the election of new officers, do not forget to honor your officers who have given their time and dedication to your lodge. Honor your outgoing leaders by giving them an outgoing officer plaque. Any officer who is not elected in 2010 and does not seek re-election is eligible. The recipient must be a current SPJST member and must be active at the time of
selection. The plaques should be awarded at your local lodge meetings.
SPJST Fraternalist of the Year It is not too early to start thinking about who your lodge will select as its nominee for SPJST Fraternalist of the Year. The nominees will be due in the office of the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator on January 15, 2010. Receiving this award is certainly a great honor, and each lodge is urged to submit the name of their candidate. Each lodge is eligible to send in one candidate per year. Each year, the SPJST Fraternalist of the Year winner is forwarded to the National Fraternal Congress of America to be considered for the National Fraternalist of the Year. The SPJST Fraternalist of the Year award is meant to honor an individual adult member for his or her accomplishments and involvements during the past year (2009). The award is not based on a candidate’s involvement or contributions that occurred many years ago. For that, the Home Office also provides lodges with Lifetime Achievement Awards. Details on this program, including a listing of all past honorees, will be sent in December.
Deadlines There still are some lodges who have not submitted reports due in the Home Office. Reports that should have been submitted to date are the 2009 lodge roster, 990s and tax forms for 2008 tax year, and the mid-year fraternal report. As you will recall, in 2008, the Supreme Lodge voted to withhold any incentive money (including premium refund) due to a lodge until all paperwork is received in the Home Office. In just a few months, the year-end report and fraternal services report will be due. These reports are extremely important because they determine if your lodge will receive any money to assist with your fraternal activities. These reports also allow SPJST to validate its taxexempt status, which must be filed with the National Fraternal Congress of America. Please do not deprive your lodge members any incentive money they have coming by not having all paperwork in the Home Office. If you need assistance, please feel free to give me or Tammy a call and we will be glad to assist you. Your District FAC listed at the end of this letter
is also available to assist. 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive The 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive will continue through March. All members are encouraged to continue to give their support as you have in the past. Through your generous donations, SPJST has been able to continue to provide scholarships to members who wish to further their education. Donations of any amount will be accepted and added to the general scholarship fund that is maintained by the Home Office. No amount is too small or too large.
Veterans Day On November 11, please remember to honor our veterans who have bravely answered the call to defend our right of freedom, aided and comforted our friends and allies, and have turned away countless aggressors. We, as a nation, can never repay our debt of gratitude to the many men and women who died in the line of battle or were wounded to protect the right of our freedom. Please pause on this day and at your local lodge meeting (even if your meeting is after November 11) to recognize and thank the veterans and the many military men and women who have fought in the past and are still fighting today to protect our freedom. By doing this at your local lodge meeting, this will fulfill item number 13 on your lodge’s fraternal act. Christmas Open House Please make plans to be in Temple on Monday, December 7. This is the date of the City of Temple’s annual Christmas parade. Again, this year, SPJST will participate in the parade so come out to see what marvelous creation Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny, husband David and assistant Kather-
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ine come up with. They always do such an outstanding job decorating. Following the parade, SPJST will host the annual Holiday Open House at the SPJST Home Office, located at 520 North Main Street in Temple. What a great time to visit the Home Office and socialize with fellow SPJST members. As an added treat, the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center will also be joining the celebration with a preview gala. Refreshments will be served, and again there is a rumor that Santa will stop by for a visit at the Home Office. Spread the word about this fun event. Watch the Vestnik for additional details as they become available. We are here to help if you need assistance. Please feel free to call me (210) 413-3053 or email cejenke@wmconnect.com or Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez (800) 727-7578 or (254) 773-1575 or email tammym@spjst.com. Your District FAC is also available to assist you. They are: District One FAC Linda Gaas (979) 596-2606 District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch (254) 771-0193 District Three FAC George Pauling (254) 754-7633 District Four FAC Sylvia Rollwitz (325) 442-3141 District Five FAC Patricia Bruce (281) 890-4933 District Six FAC Helen Zabransky (361) 798-3347 District Seven FAC Glen Pruski (956) 235-8014 Fraternally submitted, Chester Jenke, FICF State FAC —SPJST—
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District News District One sales District Seven agent meetings set Family Fun Day set All District One sales agents are for November 15 asked to attend one of these training and informational meetings: Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m. Sirloin Stockade 1420 South Colorado in Lockhart
Tuesday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m. Days Inn 2514 Texas Avenue South College Station
Please call me (254) 231-7722 or email hadixon2003@yahoo.com for additional information. Fraternally, Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF State Field Representative —SPJST—
Districts Five, Seven sales agent classes set
All classes begin at 6 p.m. except for the San Antonio class which will begin at 12:30 p.m. Class dates/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 at 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 (979) 332-1616 or email k-kaspar@hotmail.com if you are attending the classes so I can plan on how many to prepare for each class. Fraternally, Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM State Field Representative —SPJST—
Lodge 185, New Braunfels will host the District Seven Family Fun Day and Membership Rally on Sunday, November 15, 2009, at Landa Haus, located on Landa Park Drive in New Braunfels. Landa Haus is located in the center of Landa Park, next to the train station. Registration for contests and door prizes begins at 9:45 a.m. followed by a brief business meeting at 10:30 a.m. Lodge 185 will provide complimentary refreshments for the brunch, and free soft drinks throughout the day. Each lodge is asked to bring its lodge banner for display.
Lunch Baked pork tenderloin with sautéed onions, home-style potatoes, green beans, gravy, and rolls will be served for $3 per plate. For the children, there will be a chicken strip with gravy plate for $3. To order plates, members are asked to notify their local lodge secretary and order child and/or adult plates. The lodge secretary is asked to call Sherry Stokes (830) 857-4373 or email stokes.s@sbcglobal.net and specify how many plates of each are needed. Deadline to order is Tuesday, November 10. Membership Rally Members are asked to submit names of potential new members. Two $20 gift card drawings will be held for membership referrals. There will be one adult and one youth winner. Please submit only new referrals. Previous names submitted are not valid.
Donations Lodges are asked to bring a drawing prize ($20 value) and a door prize ($10 value) to benefit the district. Lodges will be recognized for donations at the Family Fun Day. Lodges may prefer to mail a $30 check payable to District Seven Treasurer Valerie Barta, 162 Ashford Park Boulevard, Buda, Texas 78610. Deadline to send check is November 4. Members are encouraged to bring items for the silent auction to benefit the Czech Heritage Museum and the SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC). The district is collecting aluminum
can tabs, hearing aids, and eyeglasses and cases. These items may be brought to the district meeting. Contests The following contests will be held for members only: • Bunco (all ages)
• Christmas Ornament (youth)
• Candy (ages 16 and over) Submit recipe. Must consist of 25 pieces. Candy will be donated to the silent auction after judging.
• Dominoes (ages 16 and over)
• Horseshoes (ages 16 and over)
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• Kolaches (ages 16 and over) Non-professionals. Must be made from scratch using yeast dough and must be made by the person entering. Must consist of only one type of filling: fruit or poppy seed. Purchased preserves will not be accepted.
• Needlework (ages 16 and over) Entry must be made entirely by hand and must be made by the person entering. Includes embroidery, crochet, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitch. Previous winning items are ineligible. Bring a friend. Fraternally, Bettie House District Seven Secretary —SPJST—
District Seven Family Fun Day and Membership Rally
Sunday, November 15, 2009 Hosted by SPJST Lodge 185, New Braunfels Landa Park in New Braunfels
9:45 to 10:30 a.m. — Registration for Contests and Door Prizes Complimentary Refreshments, provided by Lodge 185, New Braunfels
10:30 to 11 a.m. District Meeting.......................................District Seven President Colleen Jenke Posting of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance ..................................Lodge 185 Youth Welcome.........................................................Lodge 185 President Kathy Mills Roll Call of Officers and Lodges ...................................Secretary Bettie House Brief Reports................Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska District Director Bob Bayer State FAC Chester Jenke State Field Representative Karen Kaspar Announcements Introduce District Royalty Awards Banquet/Spring Meeting ....................February 20, 2010 in Floresville Adjourn 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.—Dominoes and Bunco 12:30 to 1 p.m.—Lunch Pork Tenderloin or Chicken Strips 1 to 2:30 p.m.—Horseshoes
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. —Contests Judged
3 p.m. —Contest Winners Announced Split-the-Pot • Silent Auction • Membership Rally Winners
Refer to the article at left noting ordering of plates, contest rules, etc. Fraternally, Bettie House, District Seven Secretary —SPJST—
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Scenes from District Three Fall Meeting Sunday, October 25, 2009 • Lodge 92, Fort Worth
LEFT PHOTO: Tom Weeks (183) is excited about the youth meeting! PHOTO 2: Assistant DYC Lynda Novak (84) conveys information during the youth meeting. PHOTO 3: Jon Durham, Jan Taborsky, center, and Sherrie Kubala Watkins, all of Lodge 92, Fort Worth. RIGHT PHOTO:
LEFT PHOTO: The difficult task of costume contest judging by Sarah Santoya (84), District Three Fraternal Activities Coordinator George Pauling (66), and State Youth Director John Hoelscher. PHOTO 2:
Cheryl Petr (84) with Joshua Tucker (84). BELOW LEFT and CENTER PHOTOS: Youth costume contest participants. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Adult costume contest participants, left to right, are Kay Weeks (183), Tom Weeks (183), Joy McClellan (84), and Sheri Humphreys (154).
Katherine Durham (92), left, and Alene Kercho (92). PHOTO 3: District Three FAC George Pauling presents a check to District Three President Gordon Hubenak. RIGHT PHOTO: Bingo time!
LEFT PHOTO: Director Krizan, left, visits with Rose Steinman (154) and Gordon Hubenak (92). CENTER PHOTO: Congratulations to the first place youth Christmas ornament contest winners. They are, left to right, ages 15 to high school senior - Gena Weeks (183), ages 12 to 14 - Katelyn
Daniel (183), ages 9 to 11 - Raiven Jackson (6), and ages 6 to 8 - Christian Romero (6). RIGHT PHOTO: Gift basket winners in the fundraiser drawing to benefit Katelyn Daniel’s medical bills are, left to right, Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, Alene Kercho (92), and Gloria Farek (92).
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Scenes from District Three Fall Meeting Sunday, October 25, 2009 • Lodge 92, Fort Worth
LEFT PHOTO: District Three Queen Gena Weeks (183) and District Three/State King Jackson Durham (92). CENTER PHOTO: Melissa Hubenak, left, with her aunt Sandra and uncle Joe Hubenak, all of Lodge 92, Fort Worth. RIGHT PHOTO: Milton and Irene Peterson and District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, all of Lodge 6, Cottonwood. BELOW
LEFT PHOTO: Director Krizan, center, purchases drawing tickets from Jason and Holly Hubenak Anderson (92). BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Thanks to everyone who donated canned goods. Pictured are Assistant DYC Lynda Novak (84), Cheryl and Gordon Hubenak (92), and DYC Bessie Petr (84). RIGHT PHOTO: A delicious spaghetti lunch is served.
Scenes from District Six Fall Family Fun Day Sunday, October 25, 2009 • Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje
LEFT PHOTO: Kathy Ahlstrom (32), left, and Jeanette Kaminsky at the drawing table. PHOTO 2: Dot and Eddie Vrana (23) and David Bucek (151). PHOTO 3: Albert Olsovsky (23), left, and Glenn Kaminsky 28). RIGHT PHOTO: Joe Nezval (28). BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are
Henrietta, Barbara, Paul, and Gene Veselka, all of Lodge 8, Weimar. CENTER PHOTO: Left to right are George and Erline Janik and Leo and JoAnn Jares, all of Lodge 8, Weimar. RIGHT PHOTO: Wanda Dorotik (30), left, and Yvonne Marcaurele (30).
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Scenes from District Six Fall Family Fun Day The District Six Fall Family Fun Day was held Sunday, October 25, 2009, and was hosted by SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. District Six President Joe Siptak called the meeting to order at 11:50 a.m. Youth members Tristan Voldan and Andrew Zielonka from Lodge 148, El Maton, posted the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed for our deceased members. Lodge 40 President Jerry Gensler welcomed 126 members and guests to the annual Fun Day. District Six Vice President Annie Vahalik thanked Lodge 40 for hosting the Family Fun Day and complimented them on the beautiful fall decorations. She introduced the guests attending the event: SPJST Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride and wife Frances, District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom and wife Kathy, and State Field Representative Karen Kaspar. District Six Secretary Wanda Dorotik called the roll for the district officers, lodges, and standing committee members. There were 11 lodges represented at the District Fun Day: Lodge 4, Hallettsville; Lodge 8, Weimar; Lodge 23, Moravia; Lodge 28, East Bernard; Lodge 30, Taiton; Lodge 32, Victoria; Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje; Lodge 143, Inez; Lodge 148, El Maton; Lodge 151,
Sunday, October 25, 2009 • Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje
Wharton; and Lodge 184, Moulton. It was announced that the bingo cards and machine were borrowed to use for our fun day activities. It was decided to donate $25 for the use of the bingo supplies. District Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela thanked the youth for their participation in the ornament contest. She announced that the youth will be camping at SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm July 9 through 12. District Six YAD will be July 18, hosted by Lodge 148, El Maton in Blessing. Director Ahlstrom led the blessing before the meal and wished everyone a successful fun day. Everyone enjoyed a delicious barbecue meal, and door prizes were awards throughout the day. Immediately following the noon meal, the membership enjoyed a variety of desserts, bingo, a horseshoe tournament, and an afternoon of fellowship. The youth members painted candy corn pots during the afternoon. DYC Lisa Bubela announced the youth ornament contest winners, and District Six Youth Clubs presented many prizes to the membership. Youth ornament winners were: Ages 6 to 8 1st - Taylor Thurmond (148) 2nd - Blake Zielonka (148) 3rd - Luc Marcaurele (30)
LEFT PHOTO: Tommy Drapela (30), left, and Philip Vahalik (4) look over the prizes. CENTER PHOTO: Bingo time for, left to right, Frances McBride (200), Logan Whitaker (246), and Dylan Treumer (30). RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 8, Weimar members, left to right, George and Erline Janik, JoAnn Jares, and Henrietta, Mark, Barbara, Paul, and Gene
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Myranda Zielonka (148) 2nd - Tristan Voldan (148) 3rd - Mercedes Leos (32) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Ryan Drapela (30) 2nd - Jonathan Vahalik (4) 3rd - Jack Smith (40)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Sarah Supak (30) 2nd - Jessica Fucik (30) 3rd - Mark Siptak (4)
Adult Contest Winners District Six FAC Helen Zabransky introduced and thanked the judges and tabulating committee. She announced the adult winners and presented awards in the horseshoe tournament, needlework, ornament, and candy contests. All the candy was sold in a silent auction with the proceeds benefiting the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. Adult contest winners were:
Needlework Contest 1st - Dorothy Olsovsky (23) 2nd - Josephine Brandt (40) 3rd - Jennifer Hessler (4)
Ornament Contest 1st - Debbie Krpec (30)
2nd - Helen Kelner (28) 3rd - Josephine Brandt (40)
Candy Contest 1st - Philip Vahalik (4) 2nd - Patsy Zabransky (4) 3rd - Josephine Brandt (40) Horseshoe Tournament 1st - Tommy Drapela (30) and Bradley Krpec (30) 2nd - Philip Vahalik (4) and Jennifer Hessler (4) 3rd - Joe Siptak (4) and J. C. Kocurek (40)
To conclude the wonderful fun day, the District Six drawing, benefiting the District Six Scholarship Fund, was awarded. DYC Lisa Bubela and several youth members helped District Director Michael Ahlstrom award the prizes. The 2010 District Six Spring Meeting will be hosted by Lodge 4, Hallettsville on April 25, 2010. The audit committee members for the spring business meeting are Glenn Kaminsky (28) and Albert Olsovsky (23). The nominating committee members are Joseph Nezval (28) and Tommy Drapela (30). Fraternally, Wanda Dorotik, Secretary —SPJST—
Veselka. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Estelle, Alvin J. and David Barta, all of Lodge 4, Hallettsville. CENTER PHOTO: Left to right, Dorothy Olsovsky (23), Elizabeth Holub (23), Dot and Eddie Vrana (23), Albert Olsovsky (23), and Elmer Michna (184). RIGHT PHOTO: Sarah Siptak (4), Shirley Kalmus (4), Mark Siptak (4), and Sarah Supak (30).
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The Way We Were
SPJST of Yesteryear - Memories of SPJST’s Proud Past
This photo is from SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis’ Centennial Day Celebration. FRONT, left to right, Adell Macalik Vrana Sebesta, Geraldine Macalik Zhanel, Ella Trojacek Hopkins, Jeanette Nesuda Andrle (little girl of Dorothy Jarolimek Sonka), Ann Haskovec Juricek, Vivian Jurica Vrana, Dorothy Nesuda Kudrna, Evelyn Nesuda Slovak, Bobby Liska, Raymond Nekuza. SECOND ROW, left to right, Betty Jarolimek Anthony, Dorothy Jansa, Adell Landsfeld Janousek, Evelyn Haskovec Mach, Wilma Haskovec Nesuda, Miss Dorothy Kudrna, Aurelia Parma Knize Quinn, Agnes Holy Landsfeld, Lillie Vrana Slovak, Betty Liska Landsfeld, Joe Krajca. THIRD ROW, left to right, Anton Nekuza, Vlasta Trojacek Sramek, Viola Trojacek Pierce, Rose Jarolimek, Dolfie Haskovec Hrabina, Elizabeth Kudrna Moucka, Clara Vrla Vavra, Louis Hrabina, Eddie Parma, Joe Landsfeld, Louis Slovak, Wesley Landsfeld. FOURTH ROW, left to right, Alvin
Nesuda, Leslie Trojacek, Annie Kubin Trojacek, Bessie Jarolimek Trojacek, holding Marjorie Jarolimek Miller, Johnie Hrabina, Julie Macalik, George Trojacek, Mildred Bednar Trojacek, Albie Trojacek Nesuda, Mary Bobal Trojacek, Mrs. Joe Hejny, Joe Hejny. FIFTH ROW, left to right, unknown, Clara Haskovec Kudrna, Joe Jurica, L.J. Kudrna, Leona Haskovec Jurica, Mildred Laznovsky Haskovec, Frank Haskovec, Bessie (Laznovsky) Rada, Joe Rada, Edwin Nesuda, Wesley Haskovec, unknown, Willie D. Trojacek. SIXTH ROW, left to right, Joe Klecka, Jr., Ernest Haskovec, Bob Trojacek, Louis Kudrna, Frank Kubin, Joe R. Kubin, Frank Kubin, Louis Macalik, Frank Liska, unknown, unknown, Willie Trojacek. TOP ROW, left to right, Joe Kubin, Willie Farazil, Joe Klecka, Louis Macalik. —Submitted by Dorothy J. Kudrna Lodge 25, Ennis
This is a picture my cousin gave me whose grandfather and mine is the third man in the top row from the left. He is Ondrej Kunetka, a charter member of SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville. My cousin said this was a Czech Club—a reading club. This may be an SPJST convention picture taken in the late 1890s. —Submitted by Charlie Kunetka, Lodge 202, Jourdanton
Members of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi singers perform in front of the home of Frank and Adela Sijansky, one of the many stops made by the singers during their December caroling trip. Pictured, from left, front row, are Adela Sijansky, Della Elzner, Tracy Mazoch, and Millie Elzner. Back: Frank Sijansky, Al Kucera, Joe Levek, Jerry Elzner, Lillie Hayek, Ross Ahlstrom, and Hilda Ahlstrom.
LEFT PHOTO: Convention secretaries, left to right, Helen Oates (130), Catherine Walker (29), Elaine Berkovsky (63), and Pauline Shiller (49).
RIGHT PHOTO: Arts and crafts winners in age group 13 to 14, left to right, Clayton Cabla (24), Donna Steger (29), Paul Collier (174), Kelly Cavanaugh (20), Terry Ebner (155), and Sherry Malovets (24).
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The Way We Were
SPJST of Yesteryear - Memories of SPJST’s Proud Past
SPJST Lodge 38, Svetlo was organized January 26, 1902. Meetings were held in the upper story of a building located at 118 Main Street in Smithville. Members were from Prim (known as Kirtley now), Smithville, and Kovar. On August 28, 1904, a special meeting was called for the Kovar members wishing to withdraw from Lodge Svetlo, No. 38 in Smithville and start their own lodge in Kovar. A motion was made and approved to withdraw from Svetlo, No. 38 and form a new lodge to be called Osveta, No. 52. Officers elected were President Martin Sabrsula and Vice President Jakub Zimmerhanzel (great-grandfather of present Vice President Edwin Zimmerhanzel). Other officers were Martin Stasny, J.A. Vyvjala, Josef Vavra, Frank Sisak, Martin Palla, John Holubec, and Jiri Sabrsula. Meetings were held at the Stasny School for 15 cents per member per year. At the regular meeting of Lodge 52 on June 12, 1910, a motion was made and approved to buy land for a hall. A fundraiser was held to raise money. It was decided to build a 30-feet by 44feet hall. The new hall was very popular with the community, and use increased. In 1916, they decided to add 20 feet to the hall. But many
Officers are seated on the second row behind the boy in the middle of the first row. Officers were V.H. Barina, Charles Vyvjala, Felix Volcik, and Jerry Stephan. Seated next to Jerry is Frank Kruppa, designer and builder of the hall. Lodge 38, Kovar Secretary Donna Zimmerhanzel writes, “I am working on names for all the people in the picture and now have about two-thirds of them identified. If anyone knows any of the people in the photo above, I would appreciate input.”
dreamed of building a larger hall. On December 12, 1922, a motion was made and passed to build a new hall, 72-feet by 100-feet. The members worked hard to raise money to back a loan for the new construction.
SPJST Supreme Lodge officials attending State Volleyball Tournament. Front row, left to right, State Youth Director Claudette Reese, SL President Howard Leshikar, and State Fraternal Coordinator Frank Klinkovsky. Back row, District Two Director Willie E. Kohutek, SL Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, and District One Director Andrew Vavra.
A bid was received from Mr. M.M. Turney, owner of a lumber company in Smithville. By the middle of 1925, they were ready to start construction. Frank Kruppa and several other members were appointed as a com-
mittee to check out other halls in the area and get ideas. After many trips to local halls, Frank Kruppa designed the present hall. He and Joe Holubec were the contractors. It was dedicated sometime in 1926. (Frank Kruppa is the grandfather of Edwin Zimmerhanzel). On April 14, 1944, at the regular meeting of Lodge 52, there was discussion on the fact that Lodge Svetlo, No. 38 in Smithville wished to join with Lodge 52. The matter was duly put before the members by President V.H. Barina and passed by a unanimous vote of the members present. It was resolved to keep the name Osveta and change the number to 38, so that from that day forward it became Lodge Osveta, No. 38, Kovar, Texas. In June 1952, Lodge 123, Vseslovan in Cistern merged with Lodge 52. Thus was born Rad Osveta SPJST Cislo 38, translated as “The order of those who bring light (enlightenment ) to others.” This picture was taken in late 1944 of the merged membership of the two lodges. Submitted by, Donna Zimmerhanzel Treasurer/FAC Lodge 38, Kovar —SPJST—
Lodge 4, Hallettsville Youth Club in 1997. Pictured are, left to right, Assistant Youth Leader Susan Siptak, Josh Siptak, Elizabeth Vahalik, Sarah Siptak, Holly Scott, Mark Siptak, and Youth Leader Shirley Kalmus. Back: Adam Siptak, Elizabeth Wagner, Scott Holly, Trevor Scott, and Nicholas Vahalik. —Submitted by Shirley Kalmus, Lodge 4, Hallettsville
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Lodge 4 Lodge 15 Hallettsville Buckholts meets November 8 welcomes guests
Dear Members, A reminder that our lodge will meet Sunday, November 8 at the Legion Tap room at 2 p.m. Officers will be elected. Lunch will be served and door prizes given. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 6 Cottonwood hosts meal for workers
Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 6, Cottonwood will host an appreciation day at Cottonwood hall on Sunday, November 15 for those who worked at our annual picnic in July and/or the Westfest booth in September. A noon meal will be served. Anyone who worked with our lodge picnic in July or did anything with the booth at Westfest is cordially invited to attend. We appreciate your support and hope to see you there! Fraternally, Milton Peterson, President —SPJST—
President Douglas Williams called the October meeting to order at 5 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by longtime member Hilda Burtis followed by a moment of silence in memory of our departed members. All officers were present. We had 13 members present and six guests. We really appreciate our visitors for taking time out of their busy schedules to be with us. This was the largest attendance we have had in some time. Our guests were Honorary District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky and friend LaVerne Vanicek, Jim and Jere Wallace, and Arthur and Regina Peevey. President Williams greeted everyone and thanked them for coming. The secretary and treasurer gave their reports which were approved as read. In old business, we still haven’t gotten the building painted. It was too hot, and now, it is too wet! One of these days, we are going to get it done! In new business, President Williams announced that RVOS will be holding its meeting on October 18
Get Well Soon, Barbara Hykel, Lodge 6 Cottonwood Secretary From Lodge 6 Officers and Members
in the community center at 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Make a Difference Day will be celebrated the fourth Saturday in October This is Czech Heritage Month. One of our guests Arthur Peevey presented us a plant in a clay pot which he had hand-painted with a Czech inscription in celebration of the occasion. This was given as a door prize, and Sandie Fischer was the lucky recipient. President Williams reminded us of the upcoming Czech Feszt at Miller Park on October 31. It is going to be a lot of fun for all ages. There will be many different events scheduled throughout the day and a lot of good music with three different bands performing. There will be a lot of good food including those famous kolaches. There will be a car show, and one of our guests Jim Wallace will be entering several of his pride vehicles. We wish him a lot of luck. Adolph Jurca made the motion that we adjourn, seconded by Martha Glaser. Motion carried. Door prizes were drawn followed by a delicious meal and visiting. Next Meeting—November 9 The next meeting will be on November 9 at 5 p.m. We hope that you can join us. Fraternally, Dorothy Tomascik, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone: save the date— December 31
Dear Members and Friends, We cordially invite you to come enjoy New Year’s Eve with us at SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone Flag Hall on Thursday, December 31, 2009. The evening will feature Bruce Copeland and Friends playing old country and a variety of music from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. Admission is $10 per person. Please make plans, and we look forward to seeing you at Flag Hall on New Year’s Eve! Fraternally, Margaret Mikeska, Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard meets November 8
Dear Members, The annual meeting of Lodge Karel Jonas will be held this next Sunday, the 8th of November. It will convene at 12 noon in the Community Room of the East Bernard Branch Library at 746 Clubside Drive. There will be the election of officers for 2010 and some other important items on the agenda that must be resolved. A special fare is scheduled for the fraternal hour buffet luncheon. Those who are planning to attend are asked to bring a side dish or dessert if they can. Because the October meeting is being held in conjunction with District six Fall Meeting, only a verbal report will be made in the November meeting. To the faithful: Plan to attend, see you Sunday, and this writer remains . . . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, FIC President —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes new member
Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes new member Isabella Renae Slovak, born Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in Ennis to proud parents David and Michelle Slovak. Isabella, her parents and big brother Josef are all members of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis. Grandparents are Johnny and Fran Slovak and Raymond and Pat Zapletal, all of Ennis. —SPJST—
Isabella Renae Slovak
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Lodge 32, Victoria to honor veterans at Nov. 12 meeting
Join us on Thursday, November 12, 2009, for our monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m.! It will be the day after Veterans Day so we will honor all veterans. That includes our lodge members as well as all other veterans. If you have pictures of family members or friends in their uniforms, please bring them to share with us. Also, feel free to tell a little about the person so we can truly honor them. November is the month to celebrate October, November and December birthdays. Mary Raska has volunteered to bring the birthday cake so you know it will be yummy! Let’s go back to our October Czech meal . . . wow—we are great cooks!! The chicken and dumplings and sausage and sauerkraut were awesome! Then, we had so many vegetables and desserts—a real Czech feast! Thanks to everyone for the food—and a huge thanks to Al Haisler for providing us with a real Czech tradition. He is a great accordion player, and it just wouldn’t seem like a Czech celebration without those good old favorites. Al, we truly enjoy your talent and thank you for sharing it with us! We had a total of 18 attend the celebration, and I have attached pictures of 16 people (which were included in last week’s October 28 Vestnik). I apologize to Mary Raska and Richard Raska for not getting a photo of them. I did a good job making sure I had a shot of everyone then started serving
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the drawing will be those members present and in attendance. The grand prize amount for the December drawing will be determined at the November meeting. Come and have a good time with us! See you at the meeting! Fraternally, John Troy, President —SPJST—
Lodge 92 Fort Worth plans annual charity dance
District Four Director Billy Rollwitz presents a donation to Olfen Girl Scout Troop No. 5071. Accepting the donation are Troop Leader LeeAnn Rollwitz and Assistant Leader Sherry Ann Redman. Also pictured are two members of Troop No. 5071 Kaycee Rollwitz and Tori Redman. These funds are used for registration and to buy supplies, etc. for the troop.
the tea . . . and that was the end of my photography! I promise I will get your pictures at the November and/or December meeting! I am happy to let you know that Adri Joy Monclova is doing very good after her heart surgery in August. Adri has since celebrated her first birthday and is the granddaughter of Youth Leader Mary Monclova. Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m. I hope to see you then! Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 87, Temple: come on out—you could win $50!
All Lodge 87, Temple members! Please pay attention! Our next lodge meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., will have a new, added flavor. We will have a regular potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. Our business meeting will follow. Next will come our second grand prize drawing of $50. Eligible names for
Lodge 92, Fort Worth will host its annual charity dance on Sunday, November 15, 2009, at 3 p.m. benefiting Cash for Kids, Meals on Wheels, and Goodfellow Fund. Country/western music will be by Randy Taterevich and the 92nd Roadhouse Band. A great band! Activities include a silent auction. Donations for the auction are needed and will be appreciated. A prize drawing will be held for $150, $100 and $50 gift cards. Lodge 92’s Jon Durham and the youth club will have the kitchen open. Net proceeds from admission, youth club kitchen, silent auction, and prize drawing will go to the charities. For table reservations, call (817) 624-1361. Your participation is solicited and will be most welcome. Fraternally, Al Kercho, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena Makes A Difference at Area Schools
Lodge 49, Rowena presented school supplies to area schools for Make a Difference Day. LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 49, Rowena officers meet with Pictured are Left to right, Lodge 49 President Beverly Teplicek, Lodge 49 Vice President/FAC Sylvia Rollwitz, and Lodge 49 Treasurer Laura Pospichal, and Olfen Principal David Velky and Olfen Secretary Tracy Grimes. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 49, Rowena officers present donations to Ballinger School representatives. Pictured are Ballinger School Counselor Kim Wil-
son, Lodge 49 Treasurer Laura Pospichal, President Beverly Teplicek, Vice President/FAC Sylvia Rollwitz, and Ballinger Elementary School Principal Brian Arrott. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 49, Rowena officers visit Miles School to deliver items. Left to right, Lodge 49 Treasurer Laura Pospichal, President Beverly Teplicek, Miles Elementary School Principal Sharla Arp, Miles Elementary School Principal Linda Schwertner, and Lodge 49 Vice President/FAC Sylvia Rollwitz.
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Lodge 133 San Antonio sets Thanksgiving luncheon
Dear Lodge 133 Members, 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. Respectfully submitted, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—
Lodge 139 Danbury reports on October meeting
Lodge 139, Danbury held its meeting on October 20, 2009, at Danbury City Hall with seven members present. After business reports were given, members discussed the members’ dinner to be held Saturday, October 24 at
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the community center in Danbury. A silent prayer was held for Nancy Runkel. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Nancy’s family, and we ask that you keep them in your prayers. The December meeting will be changed to the first Tuesday of the month on December 1. The November meeting will be held at the regular meeting time and date. Winnie Stefka Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 155, Austin observes Czech Heritage Month
On Tuesday, October 13, 2009, three members of Lodge 155, Austin—Joe and Jean Motl and Ginny Prasatik—attended the musical performance of the Liptal musicians, singers, and dancers from Moravia, Czech Republic. The Liptal group had sponsors who accompanied them to various cities in Texas including those from the Texas Czech Heritage and
Cultural Center in La Grange. Those in attendance were staff from the Center and members of the Austin Czech Historical Association and TravisWilliamson County Association. Everyone tremendously enjoyed this lively group! This gala event was held at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church. Fraternally, Ginny Prasatik, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 177 Academy: great hamburgers served
The regular meeting of Lodge 177, Academy was called to order at 6:50 p.m. on October 14, 2009, by President Otis Beck. All officers were present except Secretary-Reporter Joanne Hutka and FAC Bill Hutka. Louis Driska led members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The Sunshine Committee reported that a card and flowers had been sent to Theresa Baca and a card had been
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sent to Louis Driska’s brother Edwin. We wish a speedy return to good health to both of these special people. Correspondence consisted of a thank you letter from Academy High School expressing its appreciation for our lodge’s donation to Project Graduation. Committee reports for September 2009 were presented.
Old Business Shirley McCrea commented that there have been numerous compliments on our hamburgers as well as how nice our kitchen workers are. We love news like that! Way to go!
New Business A nominating committee was chosen: Louis Driska, Shirley McCrea, and Josie Mitchell. The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. Fraternally, Joanne Hutka Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—
17th Annual SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Barbecue Cook-Off Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18, 2009 • SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall
LEFT PHOTO: Overall Winner - Tooter’s BBQ. CENTER PHOTO: Best Pit - Praha BBQ. RIGHT PHOTO: Bean Winners. 1st - Ritter’s BBQ; 2nd - Longhorn Cookers; 3rd - Orange
Maple Cookers. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Brisket Winners. 1st - M&M Cookers; 2nd - Tooter’s BBQ; 3rd - Orange Maple Cookers. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Pork Winners. 1st - Tooter’s
BBQ; 2nd - Orange Maple Cookers; 3rd - Little John’s BBQ. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Chicken Winners. 1st - Texas Express; 2nd - Good Times BBQ; 3rd - Jake and Boo’s.
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Lodge 179 Warrenton welcome guests
Lodge 179, Warrenton, met on Wednesday October 7, 2009, at 7 p.m. at the Carmine Lions Club building. President Orville W. Kunkel called the meeting to order. There were seven members and three guests present. Our guests were Amber Baack, granddaughter of Alfred and Gladys Baack, along with Hallie, their great-granddaughter, and Mr. Ledel Renck. We were glad to have them with us. Second Vice President Brenda Callahan led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer. Secretary Ricky Weyand read the minutes of the previous meeting followed by Treasurer Ora Lee Levien giving the treasurer’s report. Both reports were accepted as read. Associate Sales Agent Ricky Weyand gave a brief report on sales for the lodge. There were no birthdays or anniversaries reported. A meal of grilled sausage, prepared and donated by Orville and LaVerne Kunkel, along with many side dishes and desserts prepared by other members and guests, was enjoyed by all. Brenda Callahan and LaVerne Kunkel called bingo with Ricky winning the coverall.
Next Meeting—November 12 Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 12 at 7 p.m. at the Carmine Lions Club building. Ruby Renck volunteered to bake a ham for the meeting. Members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Everyone is invited to come out and join in the fun and fellowship. The meeting then adjourned. Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—
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SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Barbecue Cook-Off
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Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18, 2009 • SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall
LEFT PHOTO: Cooling off in the shade are, left to right, Donnie Pechal, Woodrow Marek, Jerome Orsag, and Lucy Mihatsch. CENTER PHOTO: Royce
Marek, left, and David Pechal serve up cold ones. RIGHT PHOTO: Sonny Burns of S&S Cookers of Rosebud cuts up brisket.
LEFT PHOTO: Dale Porubsky, left, and David Porubsky of Good Ol’ Boys Barbecue Team. CENTER
PHOTO: Nancy Bigon numbers a bean entry. RIGHT PHOTO: Judges prepare to judge the beans.
LEFT PHOTO: Cook-off Chairman Edwin Pechal, left, and James Skrabanek discuss the total of cookers competing. There were 44 barbecue cook-off teams
competing. CENTER PHOTO: Clarence Sodek of Lodge 47 was the lucky winner of the gas grill. RIGHT PHOTO: Head judge Harry Gray takes in an entry.
LEFT PHOTO: Butch Keith, left, accepts Bill Hertzog’s cook-off entry. Looking on are Harry Gray, second from left, and James Skrabanek. CENTER
PHOTO: Brenda Wheat, left, and Pam Hensley prepare to turn in their entries. RIGHT PHOTO: Edward Mares of Lodge 47 anxiously awaits the results.
LEFT PHOTO: Head judge Harry Gray gives instructions. CENTER PHOTO: Bill Machalek, left, and Edwin Pechal, both of Lodge 47, discuss details of
the day and the nice attendance. Bill was one of the judges. RIGHT PHOTO: Donnie Pechal of Lodge 47 proudly displays his first place chicken trophy.
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Lodge 80, Holland: Bingo Fun for Will O’Bell Nursing Home Residents, Staff
SPJST Lodge 80, Holland was the fun place to be as several residents and staff from Will O’ Bell Nursing Home in Bartlett came out on October 22, 2009, for an evening of fun playing bingo. One of the lucky residents playing bingo even won! It was great to see so many happy
Lodge 187 Round Rock meets November 8
Lodge 187, Round Rock will meet Sunday, November 8, 2009, at its regular time. For our potluck meal, Rubie will furnish the turkey, and all members will bring a dish to go with this. Thanks, Rubie, for fixing the turkey. At the October meeting, Jennave and Wilfred were recognized for 60 years of marriage. They were married October 22, 1949. Congratulations to you both! Margie Haas, FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 191 Lufkin sets November 21 Presidentʼs Ball
The SPJST Lodge 191, Lufkin President’s Ball is Saturday November 21, 2009. The attire is semi-formal dress. Champagne and a catered meal will be served at 7 p.m. Dance to the music of Glenn Lenderman from 8 to 11 p.m. Dinner will be provided by MarTeres. Reservations and tickets must be purchased by noon on Thursday, November 19. Tickets are $15 per per-
people enjoying an evening of entertainment at our lodge. Many thanks to the two “Bingo Angels” who bought the special folks their hamburger suppers and their bingo cards for the evening. Your generosity is very much appreciated.
son and can be ordered by calling Alma Breazeale (936) 829-5808 or email almab@consolidated.net or Maria Anderson (936) 414-2861 (Bank of America - downtown). Christmas Dance—December 19 The Christmas dance is Saturday, December 19 with music by the Silver Eagles. Finger foods for this dance.
and Geraldine Pike who had foot surgery. We wish you a happy Thanksgiving! Fraternally, Alma Schultz, President —SPJST—
New Year’s Eve Dance New Year’s Eve dance ticket will go on sale on December 1. Music will be by Glenn Lenderman from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. More about this dance in our December newsletter. Sympathy and prayers go to Peggy Gartner in the loss of husband Jack. Please remember our members who are having health problems: Don Patterson, Glova Schultz, Anda Erwin,
SPJST contributes to Sokol
Holland HS Project Celebration: Thank you, Lodge 80, Holland!
The Holland High School Project Celebration committee is thrilled with the generous donation from SPJST Lodge 80, Holland. Treasurer Paula Weir, left, presents a $500 check to Project Celebration President Connie Knaus. Thank you, Lodge 80, for helping us provide a safe and drug free environment for our students.
Bob Podhrasky, center, president of American Sokol Organization Southern District, accepts a $1,500 check from SPJST State Youth Director John Hoelscher, left, and District Three Director Johnnie Krizan at Heritage Day at the State Fair on October 4, 2009. The annual contribution was approved by delegates at SPJST’s convention in 2008.
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Lodge 148 El Maton officers welcome new babies
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washing clothes to washing pets our troubles go right down the drain leaving no regrets We’re in the pink around the sink inexplicably drawn we clean our plates and then await the coming of the Dawn
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Lodge 148, El Maton Makes a Difference
And when company comes over everyone has food and drink after dinner we all gravitate around the kitchen sink
Lodge 148, El Maton President Chris and Youth Leader Melissa Zielonka proudly welcome their new babies, Chloe, left, and Camdan Zielonka. The babies were welcomed home by Jordan Voldan, Blake Zielonka, Tristan Voldan, Myranda Zielonka, and Andrew Zielonka. They were born July 26, 2009, at seven and onehalf months. Chloe weighed 3 lbs., 2 oz., and Camdan weighted 2 lbs., 15 oz. They were in NICU for two months before coming home.
Kitchen Sink
by d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock
The kitchen sink, I have to think is the heart of every home where momma plans our meals and lives if truth were really known
The kitchen sinks's the vital link to all the family dreams conversation over dishes determines futures, so it seems It has so many uses
Within this crowd the talk gets loud we shout just to be heard soon we're yelling at each other to get the final word Hot water and hot topics we’re talking up a storm conversations can get heated but it keeps our cockles warm
So . . . Next time you're in the kitchen tip your hat and give a wink acknowledging the utility of the common kitchen sink! —SPJST—
Watching a Leaf
by d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock
Watching a leaf floating downstream curling in circles bumping into things snagging then breaking loose continuing its ends curled up canoe like it rides the current
Lodge 148, El Maton participated in Make a Difference Day. The members helpe the elderly and cooked dinner for them. Delivering food are, left to right, Jordan Voldan, Blake Zielonka, Tristan Voldan, Myranda Zielonka, Andrew Zielonka, and Taylor Thurmond.
going where it’s nudged wherever it is prodded
it falls it pauses momentarily as if having second thoughts then takes a chance and plunges over into spray and splash
and coming out the other end you almost hear its laughter
it has found its way is on its way
Hippos and Cows by d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock
boulders hide in the woods hidden under cedar trees boulders turning green with moisture velvety with moss gathered in groups like resting animals like cows chewing cud like hippos at a water hole they rest —SPJST—
we should all be leafs. —SPJST—
Scenes from Lodge 84, Dallas’ 100th Anniversary Planning Meeting
LEFT PHOTO: Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek addresses those in attendance. CENTER PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, Jeraldine Becan, Jerry Manak,
Kelly Tucker, and Bessie Petr. RIGHT PHOTO: Supreme Lodge President Vanicek visits with young members after the spaghetti luncheon and meeting.
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Dorothy Hampton
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Handbag. He attended business school for two years and learned typing and shorthand. Bill passed away in 1994. She had no middle name, but started using the letter “C” after she received a doctor’s bill in the mail. It seems that there were three other Dorothy Hamptons living in Dallas. Dorothy went to seventh grade at a country school; there was no school bus to take her to Temple. In Dallas, Dorothy went to garage sales. Then, husband William started going with her and buying books to read. Bill loved to read and smoke his pipe. And, Dorothy’s father loved to talk to Bill. They would sometimes stay up talking until midnight. Dorothy learned how to drive at the age of 70 in order to take care of her sick husband. She passed the driving test in Dallas the first time. Dorothy loves to play tarok, dominoes, and bingo. Hobbies she always loved were gardening, cooking, and sewing. —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Dorothy with her nephew Jimmie Coufal, also of Lodge 47, Seaton. CENTER PHOTO: Dorothy with her birthday cake. RIGHT PHOTO: Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick assists with lighting Dorothy’s cake candles. Looking on is Dorothy’s niece Carolyn Coufal. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Dorothy looks on as Jimmie, Clifton, and Car-
olyn Coufal cut her cake. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: SPJST Home Office representatives extend birthday wishes to Dorothy at her party held October 22. Pictured with Dorothy are Supreme Lodge Chairman/District One Director Donnie Victorick, Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny, and Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek.
SPJST Members attend TCHCC Museum and Library Grand Opening
LEFT PHOTO: Hundreds of people attended the opening of the new TCHCC Museum and Library in La Grange, Texas, on Saturday, October 10, 2009, hosted by President Retta Chandler of Lodge 25, Ennis. CENTER PHOTO: Rosie Steinman and Carole Faraizl were two of the many
Texas Czechs who wore their kroje to the TCHCC opening. RIGHT PHOTO: Retta Slavik Chandler, president of Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange, conducts the opening ceremonies of the new museum and library.
LEFT PHOTO: Many attendees had lively conversations in Czech with the Mayor of Liptal, Czech Republic Miroslav Vaculik. Among them was Carolyn Nemec, who found out that Liptal is near the towns where her relatives live in Luhacovice, Ostrata, Hrobice, and Velikova.
RIGHT PHOTO: TCHCC visitors were entertained by the performing group LIPTA from Liptal, (Moravia) Czech Republic, which owns the distinction of being the Czech Republic “2006 Village of the Year.” Chris Rybak, representing the Texas Czechs, also was part of the entertainment for the grand opening. —Submitted by Carole Faraizl Lodge 84, Dallas
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Lodge 154, Fort Worth member finishes Last Supper
After two long years, artist Sharron Connelly, a member of SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth, has put the finishing touchs on her seven-foot by eight-foot oil painting of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper.” It will be displayed at the Milan Gallery, 505 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2009. Da Vinci’s original, approximately 30 by 30 feet, is housed in the dining room of the Maria delle Grazie, a Dominican monastery in Milan, Italy. To insure a smooth surface for his painting, Leonardo covered the rough brick wall with clay, juniper, and drying oil with a second coat of mastic, pitch, and gypsum. He then executed it in oil paint, to insure a slower drying time for better modeling. The dampness in the building caused the clay to pull away from the wall. The gypsum disintegrated causing the paint to peel and crack because it was not infused into the plaster like a regular fresco. The recent “Last Supper” restoration was by Pinan Brambilla Barcilon who removed the paint of earlier restorers. She reattached the remaining shreds of Leonardo’s paint to the wall and filled in blank areas of the painting with water color. However, it remains a faint reflection of the original. In 1945, the roof and the right wall of the dining room was destroyed by Allied bombs. The painting, which was double sand bagged, remained in tact, but the portion of the painting above the arches was blown away. The building was rebuilt after the war and the missing area of the painting was covered with house paint. Sharron, who has been researching Da Vinci since 1983, has recreated the “Last Supper” by scrutinizing hundreds of photos and pieces of copies of the original with a 10 power jeweler’s loop. From the mountain of information gleaned from her studies, she recreated it like a giant jig-saw puzzle. Her goal was to recreate an image of the painting, which reflects Leonardo’s original in its former glory. Using one point perspective, as did Leonardo, she began the drawing like a giant X with the vanishing point ending on Christ’s cheek. This focused the attention on Him as the central figure. It also visually extends the painting into space, to make the painting appear three-dimensional, and
to the Milan Gallery. She will be giving a short lecture about things hidden in the painting . . . and revealing Leonardo da Vinci’s secret signature!
make it appear that the monks were dining with Christ. As you walk past the painting, the room follows you! The apostles, Bartholomew, James the minor, and Andrew---Judas, Peter and John (Christ) Thomas, James THE Minor and Philippe---Matthew, Thaddeus and Simon, are gathered around Christ and captured at the dramatic moment that Christ said, “One of you shall betray me!” Leonardo was a recluse. Unlike other artists, who used models, he used mirror images of himself as a model at different ages and with different hair styles and colors and with different facial hair. He also did this in many of his other paintings and drawings. Not only did Leonardo use his image in his painting, he also incorporated his initials into his designs. For example, the X of the composition are V’s, one on top of the other. There is a giant V shape between Christ and John. The arms of Christ extend downward into the green stripes on the floor to form a giant V. The tapestries, now black, which Sharron has restored to their original red color with gold designs are adorned with cursive V’s. They were located in a lithograph by Raphael Morghen that was presented to her by Dr. Assesandro Vezzosi, the director of the Museum at Vinci when she went to Vinci during the Mock Trial of the Da Vinci Code. L designs are repeated in the roof board designs and in the folds of the table cloth in where V’s are repeated in the blue embroidery. Sharron has returned the half eaten meal to the
table. It consisted of half full glasses of wine and water, sea bass, bread, red plums, and a saucer with a single orange slice. The central lunette represents the crest of the black Duke of Milan Lodovico Sforza, who commissioned Leonardo to execute the painting to present to his people of Milan to regain their favor. The side crests are those of his two sons, Maximillian and Francesco. Everything in the crests and garlands have meaning. For example, in the central garland, the palm leaf represents the passion of Christ, and the Lilies of the Valley below it represent the tears that the Virgin cried at the crucifixion. Above the lunettes, Leonardo painted gold filigree designs. Sharron duplicated the designs on the part of the ceiling that was destroyed. It is also interesting to note that the background of the ceiling, once appearing red, had now been restored to its original sky blue, which is used in cathedrals across the world to represent heaven. The red was found to be merely an under painting. At one point, the monks cut a door in the center of the painting to access the adjacent room, which removed the feet of Christ. In the new restoration by Pinan Brambilla Barcilon the feet are barely visible. However, Sharron located the feet in a painting by an anonymous monk, which is now located in Belgium. She has now captured the sandaled feet with their little red and blue boot tops. Sharron would love to invite anyone interested in seeing the painting
About Sharron Connelly Sharron Connelly is known in the Texas area as a bronze sculptress of Texas wildlife and Indian subjects, but most of all, her unparalleled research on Leonardo da Vinci. She traveled showing her bronzes on the Western Art Circuit on weekends and summers for 25 years. Educated at the University of Texas, this art teacher of 33 years is now retired and has been involved in researching the secrets of Leonardo da Vinci since 1983. Leonardo’s secrets are revealed in her two volume book, “The Charade of Mona Lisa.” Sharron’s research has taken her across Italy and France five times where she has walked Leonardo’s footsteps. “It was like a scavenger hunt, with one clue leading to another.” Sharron has not only discovered the secrets of the “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper,” and many other paintings, she has unearthed games that Leonardo played in his art. She has also discovered art work by da Vinci that was deliberately attributed to his contemporaries, or incorrectly attributed to others by art historians. Grieving over the sad deterioration of “The Last Supper,” Sharron engaged in bringing her version of the mural to life so the world may share Leonardo’s painting in its former glory. In 2005, she and her children attended the debut of “The Da Vinci Code” at the Cannes Film Festival. There, they met a Scottish director and producer, Robbie Moffat, who is in the process of acquiring funding for a screen play, written by Sharron Connelly, which reveals Leonardo’s exquisitely wondrous, and his incomparably grave personal life and secrets hidden in his art. The world economy has not only affected Hollywood, but also the UK. But, the mission will be achieved. Sharron will be the art director in charge of sets and costumes. When Leonardo’s “Last Supper” is unveiled in the movie, it will be Sharron’s “Recreation of the Last Supper” on a green expanded to almost 30 by 30 feet, the size of the original. —SPJST—
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Scenes from Lodge 230, Midland’s October Meeting: Halloween Fun
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 230, Midland member Amber Fraley paints fun designs on youth’s faces during the October meeting that featured a Halloween theme. CENTER PHOTO: Youngsters show off their face art and Halloween bags. RIGHT PHOTO: Youth member Aric Fraley displays his face art at the meeting. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Treasurer Jennifer
In Memoriam
Resolution of Sympathy
We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Slavonic Linden No. 66, Waco, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, EDDIE RUTH BREEDLOVE, of Robinson, who passed away Monday, September 14, 2009, at the age of 95. Graveside service was at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 19 at Robinson Cemetery with the Reverend Jerry Melson officiating. Eddie Breedlove Sister Ruth was born February 2, 1914, in China Spring to John and Fannie Kelley. She worked for Gilbreath Manufacturing for many years. She was a lifelong Baptist and a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church.
She became an SPJST Lodge 66 member on July 3, 1975. Sister Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; first husband August Goldman; second husband Conger Breedlove; son James A. Goldman; and grandson Larry Goldman. Survivors include daughter Frieda Scarborough and husband John; and son Bill D. Goldman; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Dorothy Veselka Darlene Engelke —SPJST—
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Navarez, right, congratulates Amber Fraley on being elected as the new fraternal activities coordinator for Lodge 230. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Future member Blake Hammond. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 230 President Jimmy Slatton with FAC Amber Fraley and Treasurer Jennifer Navarez. Everyone enjoyed the Halloween meeting!
Resolution of Sympathy
We, the members of Lodge 35, Elk, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of NANCY F. MILNER, 64, of Axtell, who passed away October 16, 2009, at a local hospital. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 20 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Curtis Holland officiating. Burial was at Axtell Cemetery. Visitation with the family was from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Nancy was born December 8, 1944, in Waco to C.H. “Hubby” and Florence E. (Culverhouse) Frazier. She married D.E. Milner on November 30, 1963, in Watt, Texas. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1982. Nancy was a teacher and educator for 27 years at Lufkin, LaVega, and Axtell. She was Teacher of the Year in 1999 and The Golden Apple Recipient in 2006-2007. She was a member of Williams Creek Baptist Church. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 35, Elk.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Nancy is survived by husband D.E. Milner of Axtell; daughters Cheryl Moore and husband Larry of Axtell, Melanie Scott of Mexia, and Cindy Milner of Lacy-Lakeview and special friend Roger Pick; sister Virlene Kelley and husband Gene of Waco; brother Charles Wayne Frazier and wife Gloria of Vidor; grandchildren Amanda, Olivia, Eric, Regan, D.J., and Dawson; and niece and nephews Sherry, David and Stephen. Pallbearers were Kenny Holub, Ronnie Holub, Johnny Holub, Pat Farek, James Pitts, and William Walker. Respectfully submitted by, Janie Brewer —SPJST—
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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774-7447
Email: melaniez@vvm.com
State Youth Director outlines Core Challenge
Dear Members, Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I hope that all of you who will be traveling will be safe. Thanks once again to you all for a wonderful year in the SPJST Youth Program. I hope that you all have a happy holiday season.
Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
Here’s the Latest . . . Lots of construction has been going on out at SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm right up until the rain started. Currently, the swimming pool has been constructed, and the first parts for the foundations have gone in. The rifle range, archery range, and horseshoe pits have been constructed and are ready to be used. Keep your eyes to the Vestnik to see the improvements as they go in. If you are ever in the area and would like to take a tour, just give me a buzz and let me know when you would like to stop by.
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Heritage ’09 Even if your youth club has not yet achieved its Heritage ’09 goal, there’s still time! Youth leaders were mailed a list of where each youth club stands with in relation to its goals. Also, encourage your youth club members to turn in those referral cards!
SPJST Scholarships and Leadership Grants All members who are high school seniors or college undergraduates are encouraged to apply for both the SPJST General Scholarship and Leadership Grant. For more information or for applications, please call Sandra Dubcak in the Fraternal Department. Completed scholarship applications and related application materials must be postmarked on or before February 1, 2010. Vestnik Project Due Dates Keep those Vestnik projects coming in on time. This is a simple way to make sure each youth club member receives the points that they deserve. I would like to commend the vast majority of you for getting the Vestnik projects in on time. Keep up the good work!
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October Vestnik projects are due on November 10. November Vestnik projects are due on December 10. December Vestnik projects are due on January 10.
Quarterly and Merit Reports Due December 15 Please make every effort to submit your quarterly and merit reports on or before December 15. This is the second quarterly report for September, October, and November. These reports help to determine the funding your youth club will receive at the spring meeting and how much money your district receives for its youth activities. Youth clubs that do not submit their quarterly and merit reports on time lose out on their incentives. This can mean losing hundreds of dollars for your youth club. Please know that we do prefer you send in your original quarterly and merit reports, but in a pinch, you may also fax your quarterly reports in to the Fraternal Department at (254) 774-7447. If you have any quarterly merit reports from previous quarters, please send them in as well. They will count towards your year-end totals.
Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club Members Make a Difference at Miller Springs Sunday, October 18, 2009 • Belton, Texas
LEFT PHOTO: Pictured, left to right, Sam Vanicek, Margaret Hejny, and Stephanie Vanicek. Margaret is married to Don Hejny, son of the late Supreme Lodge Vice President Joe B. and Stacy Hejny. CENTER PHOTO: Front, left to right, Amya Rodriguez, Macey Malcik, Meghan
Malcik, Allison Evatt, Tyler Evatt. Middle row: Karen Hattemer, Stephanie Vanicek, Rachel Hattemer, Madison Malcik, Kim Malcik, and Kim Evatt. Back: Joan Vanicek, Sam Vanicek, and Melvin Haisler. RIGHT PHOTO: Sam and Macey pick up trash from the trail.
LEFT PHOTO: Meghan Malcik, Amya Rodriguez, and Melvin Haisler pick up litter from hiking trail. CENTER PHOTO: Meghan, Macey, Amya, Sam,
and Stephanie check out the entrance to the cave. RIGHT PHOTO: Madison, Kim, Margaret, Stephanie and Joan on difficult steep part of the trail.
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100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive This year’s goal is to raise $20,000. This is in addition to the allocation, which the Supreme Lodge had made. Through your generous donations, SPJST has been able to continue to provide scholarships to members who wish to further their education. Since the inception in 1982, the Scholarship Program has presented SPJST scholars with nearly 1,780 scholarships valued at over $1 million. That is a lot of pennies! Thanks to all of the young people and youth clubs who contribute to this wonderful program. Remember that no contribution is too big or small. All young people who donate at least $2 will receive two merit points. All young
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people who donate at least $5 will also receive a certificate.
Veterans Day Please take time and remember our veterans at your next youth club meeting in November. Veterans Day is November 11.
Core Challenge Core Challenge is an event that can be held as a stand alone event or in combination with another event. There is no charge to the lodge or district for this event other than if advertised outside of SPJST. The lodge or district that wishes to have a Core Challenge will need to be able to supply a place to hold the Challenge and volunteers to
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help run the events. I will supply the equipment and handle the setup. I will also supply ribbons and worker teeshirts for the event. Core Challenge presents seven individual events that test both strength and agility. They are:
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Log Throw The participant throws a log for distance.
Sprint Race The participant will sprint in a 100 yard dash.
Hercules Challenge The participant moves five heavy objects 30 feet, this is a timed event.
Bent Arm Soldier Hang The participant hangs from a bar with his/her arms bent as long as pos-
Sled Pull The participant will be put in a harness and will pull a weighted sled 100 feet. This is a timed event.
Agility Course The participant will run around, through, and over objects as fast as they can.
Football Throw The participant will throw for distance and accuracy.
SPJST November Vestnik Project - Folk Tales: The Legend of the Silver Fish This project earns one point in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Points System. Mail completed project no later than December 15, 2009 to: SPJST Youth Program c/o SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
Name__________________________________________________________________ Age______________ Lodge______________
The Legend of the Silver Fish
olk tales are short stories that are passed down from one generation to the next that become part of a community’s tradition. The stories often have to do with everyday life and frequently based on the idea of good triumphing over evil.
The legend of the silver fish is a popular folk tale that comes out of the city of Prague in the Czech Republic. A legend says that a wealthy man called Myslik was forced to run away from Prague after the Battle of the White Mountain in 1620. He gathered all his precious silver and melted it in a fish-shaped clay mold.
Before leaving his beloved Prague, Myslik hid the silver fish inside a wall of his house. Many years later a new tenant was living in that house. One day, this man was ordered by the city to tear down the old building and build a new one.
The Legend of the Silver Fish reminds us that once you choose hope, anything is possible!
The poor man fell into despair at the news as he didn’t have the money to do that. He was about to leave his house when Myslik’s silver fish fell out of a broken wall. The precious object allowed the man to restore his old house. This legend is still well known in Prague and the moral of this story is that someone’s misfortune may always turn into someone else’s good luck and so we should never lose our hope.
Now It’s Your Turn!
Source: http://www.myczechrepublic.com
The Czech Republic certainly has its fair share of folk tales. Now it’s time for you to have fun and find a new way to tell an old tale! We’ve reprinted the Legend of the Silver Fish below — but some of the words are missing! It’s up to you to fill in the missing blanks with words of your own and personalize the story. The words you use can be serious or funny. A legend says that a wealthy _____________ called _____________
was forced to run away from Prague after the Battle of the White Mountain in
1620. He gathered all his precious _____________ and melted it in a ___________ -shaped clay mold.
Before leaving his beloved Prague, _____________ hid the silver
_____________ inside a wall of his house. Many years later a new tenant
was living in that house. One day, this _____________ was ordered by the
city to tear down the old building and build a new one.
The poor man fell into despair at the news as he didnʼt have the money to
do that. He was about to leave his house when the silver _____________ fell
out of a broken wall. The precious object allowed the man to _____________ his old house.
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Core Challenge is set up into boy and girl division and these age groups: ages 5 to 8; 9 to 11; 12 to 14; and 15 to high school senior. First, second, and third place will be awarded in each age category.
Holiday Open House December 7 We are making tentative plans to host our annual Holiday Open House on Monday, December 7 at SPJST Office, located at 520 North Main Street. We look forward to meeting each and every one of you. We are planning some great fraternal events for all members and their guests. Our open house will take place immediately following the Temple Christmas Parade. What a great time to visit, the Home Office! As an added treat the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center will be joining in the celebration. Refreshments will be served, and there is a rumor that Santa will visit the Home Office. Spread the word about this fun event. Watch the Vestnik for additional details as the date approaches. For those of you who are not able to come to the Open House, please know that throughout the holiday season, the Youth Christmas Tree with all of the statewide winning youth ornaments will be displayed. Fraternally, John Hoelscher State Youth Director —SPJST—
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District Two youth plan November 21 lock-in
All Members: Make plans now to attend the annual District Two Lock-In beginning Saturday, November 21, 2009, at 7 p.m. The lock-in will be held at Wilson Recreation Center, located at 2205 Curtis B. Elliott in Temple. It will conclude at 7 a.m. on Sunday, November 22. There will be many activities available for you to enjoy. I have heard that there have been some new additions at the gym. Come to the lock-in and see what all is in store for the night. Guests of members are also invited. Please do not bring any food with you. We will have plenty of goodies on hand. I hope you all had a wonderful, safe Halloween and look forward to seeing you Saturday, November 21. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—
District Three youth attend fall meeting
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Dear Fellow Members, District Three had its fall meeting on October 25, 2009. Everyone brought canned goods. We had Halloween costume and Christmas ornament contests and a fundraiser for Katelyn Daniel. Everyone was very generous and helped out Katelyn. The fundraiser was a great success. We had a youth meeting and discussed camp, YAD, and a winter outing. It was voted to attend Medieval Times as our winter outing. I believe this will be fun! Sincerely, Anna Dulock, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 6 Cottonwood youth reports on activities
Something very exciting happened to me on October 6, 2009. I was crowned West High S c h o o l Homecoming Queen. I could not believe it. I was so happy that my fellow classmates voted me as queen. I also attended a 4-H Gold Star Banquet, and I received an award. This Gold Star award is the highest honor in 4-H. On Sunday, October 3, my lodge went to the movies and watched
Lodge 25, Ennis youth: birthday and back-to-school
Dear Vestnik Readers, I think this is my fourth letter to the Vestnik. I am in kindergarten. My teacher is Ms. Gibson. She is nice, but I would rather be home with mommy or with grandma baking cookies. I am going to a brand new school, and they are finally putting up the playground at school. They are building two new playgrounds to play on. I can’t wait— if only it would stop raining for a while.
In school, I got awards for counting to 100, knowing all my sounds of my ABC’s, knowing my sight words, knowing my ABC’s and colors, knowing my shapes, my birthday, and also for being an honest person. I had a birthday party at my house. It was a hayride party. It was great! My two best friends — Sam and Jordan — came. My other best friend Savanna could not make it. It is only in
Texas where you can go on a hayride, and we all wore flip- flops. We had two hayrides—a short and long hayride. We even sang songs like the songs at camp “The Ravioli Song” and “The Alligator Song.” The day after I turned six, I learned how to ride a bicycle all by myself! Love, Misty Dvorak, age 6 —SPJST—
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs— 3-D. It was good. Following the movie, we all went to Pizza Hut and had our meeting. The pizza was very good. On October 25, I attended the District Three Fall Meeting. We brought canned goods, had Halloween costume and Christmas ornament contests, and had a fundraiser for Katelyn Daniel. The fundraiser was a great success. We all wish Katelyn a fast recovery, and our prayers are with her. Sincerely, Anna Dulock —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club reports on October meeting
Dear Readers, The last meeting of the Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club was held on October 18, 2009, at the Miller Springs Hiking Trail in Belton. Youth members met for a short meeting at which we discussed plans for future meetings. We decided to meet at Temple Mall in December and bring toy donations in the spirit of Christmas. In January, we may try to go ice skating again. Stay posted for dates and details. After the meeting, youth club hikers grabbed bottles of water and trekked down the trails of Miller Springs. We enjoyed the beautiful scenery and spotted prints of wildlife along the paths. Our special guest at the meeting was my aunt Margaret Hejny from Johnson City. She and Amya’s grandfather Melvin Haisler were able to point out interesting plants and fossils on the trail. Next Meeting—November 8 Our next meeting is on November 8 at Putter Golf in Killeen. See you there! Fraternally, Stephanie Vanicek, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 24, Cyclone youth hike, make a difference at Miller Springs
Dear Readers, On October 18, 2009, our youth club had its annual hike at Miller Springs in Belton. After a short meeting at the trail’s pavillion, we all grabbed a water bottle and began our journey. For Make a Difference Day, we brought a trash bag along in order to pick up litter we found along the trail. The weather was very nice, making our hike very enjoyable. The scenery at Miller Springs is beautiful. Overlooks provide views of wide expanses of sky, trees, and rock cliffs. Because of all the recent rain, all the small streams trickled with water. There was also a small cave we checked out. By the end of the hike, we had filled our
bag with trash and filled the day with good memories, and enjoyed the beauty of nature. Fraternally, Sam Vanicek, President —SPJST—
How you can support our troops
(StatePoint) With hundreds of thousands of U.S. troops continuing to be stationed everywhere from Iraq and Afghanistan to Germany and Japan, American citizens at home are continuing to mobilize to show their support of our men and women overseas. Individuals and businesses are doing everything from organizing donation drives and sending care packages to actually getting involved in developing medicines for soldiers on the front lines or working to find
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homes for disabled troops when they return. Some of the more popular things you can do to help include donating computers, frequent flier miles, DVDs and phone cards, or sending care packages and letters to the front lines. To help people learn how to get involved with donation drives and troop outreach programs, the U.S. Department of Defense has set up a Web site, listing such initiatives by type. Visit www.ourmilitary.mil/help.shtml to peruse the ways you can help. Many are choosing to not only get involved themselves, but to organize their co-workers to help out. This can increase the effectiveness of a donation drive, as many employers are choosing to match donations or simply to donate resources like computer and phone time or stamps to help expand a donation drive. Some small businesses are taking the patriotic call a step further by creating much-needed products for the
Lodge 25, Ennis youth: summer and fall fun times
Dear Vestnik Readers, School has started, and I’m in the fourth grade at Bowie. I don’t see my best friend much now because the school sent her to Austin. My teacher is Ms. Lott. We already had to do a science project. I did my science project on evaporation. We have to get at least 10 AR reading points each six weeks or we get a bad grade. I already have over 12 points. Two of my favorite books were “Ms. Piggle Wiggle” and “I Think There is a Dead Dog in Your Locker.” So far, I got awards for having good grades and perfect attendances and being one of the recycling members for the last six weeks.
During the summer, I had a swimming birthday party at my house. Here are pictures of the party. At our October meeting, we did our Vestnik projects, had snacks and drinks, and started painting wooden Christmas trees for the nursing home. We all had to paint the trees green, and we will finish painting them at our next meeting. Our next activity will be on Halloween at Devin’s house that is always a lot of fun. I hope everyone remembers to dress up. Love ya’ll, April Dvorak, age 9, Reporter —SPJST—
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troops. One such company, PolyMedix, Inc., a biotechnology company that develops drugs for infectious diseases and cardiovascular disorders, has turned its attention on helping the armed services by creating drugs and other treatments that soldiers can use against anthrax and other biowarfare pathogens. And the company’s work is being recognized by the U.S. Government, which has awarded it several grants and research contracts through the Defense Threat Reduction agency, the Office of Naval Research, and U.S.
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Army Research Office to help PolyMedix develop new drugs for the troops. “We sincerely appreciate the support of the U. S. Army Research Office and its recognition of the significance of our work,” said Nicholas Landekic, President and CEO of PolyMedix. “We are making good progress towards developing new types of antibiotic drugs which may be useful against infections caused by biowarfare pathogens and other serious infectious agents. We have received eleven grants and re-
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search contracts from different organizations, including DTRA, the Navy, and the Army, which all are going to support work that we would otherwise not be able to pursue.” So, when looking for ways to help out, consider things you can do at home and at your job with the participation of your employer. Of course, most citizens don't have the resources to develop medicines or ship lots of goods overseas. But there are many ways individuals and families can help out. If you are getting involved in any
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initiative to help the troops, consider asking friends and family for assistance and for participation from your employer, your child's school and even local community and religious organizations. —SPJST—
Scenes from Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club Annual Halloween Party Saturday, October 17, 2009 • Lodge 88, Houston
LEFT PHOTO: Thanks to District Five Youth Counselor/Lodge 88, Houston Youth Leader Barbara Linney Gonzales, right, and daughter Michelle Wockenfuss for coordinating the Halloween party that was enjoyed by many adults and youth. PHOTO 2: Showing off their treat bags are, left to right, Nicole Pflughaupt, Kate Pittenger, and Aubrey
Pflughaupt. PHOTO 3: Jessica Schoen, left, and Abby Brogdon, are about to get a scare! RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 142, Houston Youth Leader Catherine Manchack with youth club members Jorgia Conway, Zoe Saxton (in front), and Aryana Saxton. Thanks to all who attended the party.
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Meal time! Hot dogs and all the trimmings with many desserts and treats were served. TOP PHOTO 2: The masked man poses with Briana Woodall and Ryan Bronikowski (88). TOP PHOTO 3: Enjoying the fun are Jack Pittenger (in front) and, left to right, Carol Globke, Clara Broz (88), Edna Wehring (88), and District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt (88) and wife Dorothy (88). TOP RIGHT
PHOTO: Fred and Jo Ann Buri, both of Lodge 88, Houston. BELOW PHOTOS: Pretty Little Miss Pumpkin Cheyenne Parker. Scary Man Ballerina Abby Hoelscher (47) - mask compliments of brother Michael! Lodge 88, Houston’s new member Zachary “Batman” Coleman. Hot dog time for Mr. Michael Hoelscher (thanks to Assistant Youth Leader Michelle Wockenfuss). Guessing game winner Garrett Brogdon.
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Scenes from Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club Annual Halloween Party
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Saturday, October 17, 2009 • Lodge 88, Houston
LEFT PHOTO: Ages 0 to 3 years costume contest participants. PHOTO 2: Ages 4 to 6 costume contest participants. PHOTO 3: Ages 7 to 10 costume contest participants. RIGHT PHOTO: Ages 11 and up costume contest participants and winners: 1st - Ryan Bronikowski (88), 2nd - Allison Wockenfuss (88), and 3rd - Aryana Saxton (142). BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Ages 0 to 3 winners: 1st - Kara Pflughaupt (88), 2nd -
District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt and wife Dorothy with their son Karl and his daughters, Nicole, Aubrey, and Kara (being held). RIGHT: Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club members.
LEFT PHOTO: Carol Havemann assists with the fun Halloween games. PHOTO 2: Past District Five Queen Natalie Zaleski with her twins Tyler and Cheyenne Parker and her parents Myriam and Garry Zaleski. PHOTO 3: Guessing game winner Margie Moncrief, left, and Lodge 88
Wes Aguilar, and 3rd - Addison Shaffner. BELOW PHOTO 2: Ages 4 to 6 winners: 1st - Abby Brogdon, 2nd - Mathieu Barcak, 3rd - Aubrey Pflughaupt (88). BELOW PHOTO 3: Ages 7 to 10 winners: 1st - Jessica Schoen, 2nd - Sean Moncrief, and 3rd - Denae Bronikowski. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Judges Edna Wehring (88) and Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny and husband David Nauert face judging challenges.
State Youth Director John Hoelscher and wife Lisa with her mother Donna Boots. Also pictured are John and Lisa’s children, left to right, Michael, Abby, and Emma.
Youth Leader Barbara Linney Gonzales. RIGHT PHOTO: Director Pflughaupt gets several helping hands during clean-up. Left to right are Keith Wockenfuss (88), Garrett Brogden, Matthieu Barcak (88), Sean Moncrief (88), and Tyler Schoen (88). In back is Jorgia Conway (142).
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Letter from Prague
The Joys of the Winter Season
According to one of the old Czech weather proverbs, November 11 is the first day on which we can expect snowfall, as Saint Martin arrives in the country on his white horse. And when he comes, the hearts of all passionate skiers, including mine, jump for joy. Especially after last year’s miserable season . . .
From the time I discovered the peaks of the Alps some 15 years ago, Czech mountains seem to be a little bit less impressive than at the age of three, when my mum first let me down the slope. As much as they try, Czech ski centres can never reach the quality of their higher neighbours. You usually end up spending more time in the queues and on the lifts than actual skiing, but you pay almost as much as you do in the Alpine resorts. Saying that, it doesn’t mean that I like our mountains any less - on the contrary. The older I get, the more I grow fond of them. And one of the best ways to explore them is on my
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cross country skis. I am not the type of a skier with up-to-date equipment, shiny skiing trousers, and perfectly waxed skis. For me, cross country skiing is more of a touristy affair than sport. I enjoy gliding slowly along the tracks and watching the landscape, rising above the stress and hustle of the ski centres in the valleys. Another advantage of cross country skiing is that it’s very cheap. Virtually anyone can afford to buy a pair of skis, or at least borrow their parent’s model. Once you have the equipment, the skiing itself is basically free of charge. Even though the less I spend on ski lifts, the more I tend to spend in pubs. Talking about food, cross country skiing is also a great opportunity to meet your friends. And because talking while struggling your way up the hill is slightly complicated, you have to make regular stops at mountain huts, tasting their hot soup and punch. My friends and I usually set out on a trip when the more “orthodox skiers” are already on their way back home. This means we hardly ever manage to come back before it gets dark. I do sometimes get slightly nervous when night falls and we still have some thirty kilometres to go. On the other hand, there is nothing like sliding along the tops with a starry sky above our heads and no other people around. And since we usually stay in the valley, we end up our trip by speeding down the deserted well-tended slopes that belong to the real skiers during the day. But unlike them, we don’t have to pay for the lift. — Ruth Fraňková
http://www.radio.cz/en/article/97928; [25-11-2007]; Listen: RealAudio; Český rozhlas 7 - Radio Praha, Vinohradská 12, 120 99 Praha 2, Česká Republika ©Copyright 1996-2009 Radio Prague, All Rights Reserved.
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CATV offers new programming
Czech-American TV is a non-profit charitable organization under Section 501 (c)(3) that broadcasts television program for the American and Czech-American community living in the United States. CATV is the first and only program of its kind in the United States targeting not only Czech-American community, but
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also anyone interested in traveling, genealogy, cuisine, customs and history. The CATV programs are broadcast in the English language with over 1,000 hours of archived programs on our website. CATV is founded and produced by John Honner. CATV is available on the internet website www.catvusa.com with a complete archive. Every week, several tens of thousands of viewers can be found all over the country for exam-
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 to approximately 8 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.
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 17 Velvet Revolution 20th Anniversary—at Czech Center Museum Houston. The Velvet Revolution marked Czech Republicʼs freedom from communism. Event wil include reception, wine bar, and author Kenneth Breauxʼs presentation and book signing “Courtesies of the Heart.” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. RSVP to Valerie (713) 528-2060; or events@czechcenter.org. Submitted by Bill Rosene, Lodge 232, Mid Houston.
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—
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ple Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, California, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Florida, North and South Dakota, Oklahoma and New Jersey. We also have an international viewership mostly from Canada, Great Britain, Australia, and states of European Union. Not only do the viewers have an internet option but we also broadcast on Comcast cable television channel 19 Wednesday 7 p.m. under the name John Honner CATV Show in 60 cities in the state of Illinois. CATV has broadcast in English for six years and tries to bring information about Czech culture and traditions, genealogy and other important nonprofit events taking place here in the US that are related to the Czech Heritage. Reports from the Czech Republic and US make a very important part of the CATV’s broadcasting as well. All previously broadcasted TV reports can be found and viewed via our website www.catvusa.com in the “Archived Broadcast.” Czech-American TV’s main objective is similar to one of public broadcasting television stations (PBS). CATV also produces an Internet eRadio program with Czech polka music which you can listen to any time from your computer from anywhere in the world! Even computers with slow
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dial-up Internet connection can tune in to CATV Radio. Let us introduce the following programs.
Famous Czechs Biographies of important figures in Czech history such as explorer Dr. Emil Holub and others will be shown on our Famous Czechs broadcast series as well as archived on our website. More famous Czechs will be made available in the coming months.
gramming feature which enables individuals and societies to produce their own Internet live shows on our website to promote their nonprofit activities in their communities. The Texas Czech Show just started and broadcasts live every second Friday of each month at 8 p.m. CST. The program is produced by Jana Vaculik, who is active in the Texas Czech community. We are planning other shows from other states, for example from Florida.
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Ford Bend CHS celebrates Czech Heritage Month
CATV Live CATV Live is another new pro-
The Czech Heritage Society of Fort Bend County enjoyed three occasions to celebrate Czech Heritage Month. The first was a celebration of Czech heritage and culture given by Chris Rybak and his wife Edita. The Old South Plantation off Skinner Lane served as a comfortable setting for the PowerPoint presentation by Chris and Edita Rybak sharing their website, www.texasczechs.com. The young couple had spent some 3,000 hours assembling every phase of Czech culture on the web site. Of particular interest was the Czech language portion whereby a Czech word was written and pronounced on the website. The music portion displayed the words to Czech songs on the screen while the Rybaks played and sang the songs along with the audience participating. In the business meeting, led by Bettye Anhaiser, Glen McDonald was elected a three-year director for the chapter. Those ladies who participated in “Celebrate,” a Fort Bend Cultural Festival sponsored by the Fort Bend County Museum, were recognized. Other announcements by President Anhaiser were November 21 is the
Students from Fayetteville ISD danced at Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce’s annual festival, Lickskillet, held Sunday, October 18. Many of the students are members of SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville. The theme was
celebrating Czech Heritage Month. “Last year, we had 34 students from FISD dancing at Lickskillet,” Lodge 1 President Sharon Fritsch says. “This year, we had 48. Czech heritage is being honored in Fayetteville, Texas.”
Czech Class The Czech Class broadcasts are a part of CATV programming for the past three years. Now the improved broadcasts are partly filmed in Prague and the United States with new graphic design and presentation. The Czech Class is the most watched programs on our website, not only do Americans learn Czech, but Czechs learn English. The Czech Class is presented by Dana Hermachova who has experience teaching in the Czech Republic and the United States. All lessons are archived on the Czech American TV website under the button Czech Class.
CATV on Facebook Czech American TV now offers a new networking feature for our viewers. Our recently organized Facebook group offers a forum to meet other people interested in Czech American activities. —SPJST—
Fayetteville Promotes Czech Heritage Among Community Youth
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CHS of Fort Bend County Attend TCHCC Ribbon Cutting
LEFT PHOTO: Members of the Czech Heritage Society of Fort Bend County stand in front of the restored Wharton County Courthouse. The group had taken a day trip to visit sites in Wharton. CENTER PHOTO: Honored members seated are Anna Baker and Annie Novak. Back, left to
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right, are Edita and Chris Rybak, Joyce Bartos, Aurelia Cerny, Mary Jane Kocurek, Angeline Grigar, Pat Parma, Dorothy Kaspar, Leon Anhaiser, and CHS of Fort Bend President Bettye Anhaiser. RIGHT PHOTO: Chris and Edita Rybak entertained the group with Czech songs.
LEFT PHOTO: Some of the 30 members of the Fort Bend chapter who attended the ribbon cutting of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center Museum and Library in La Grange on October 10, 2009.
CHS of Texas state meeting at Wall, Texas; December 13 is CHS Fort Bend Christmas party at East Bernard; and February 5, 2010 is the annual soup tasting fundraiser at SPJST Lodge 81, Needville hall. Two members celebrating 90-plus birthdays were recognized. Also, several members were dressed in the Czech costume called the kroj. The Czech Heritage Society of Fort Bend County participated in the longawaited occasion at the ribbon cutting of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center Museum and Library at La Grange. The ribbon cutting attracted a large crowd for the opening of the 10,000 square feet building. Thirty members of the Fort Bend Society attended. Included in the site overlooking the Colorado River are
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RIGHT PHOTO: The Wallachian group from the Czech Republic and Chris and Edita Rybak conduct a sing along during the celebration of the ribbon cutting of the new museum and library at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange.
numerous early Texas Czech homes that had been donated to depict life of the Czechs in early Texas. Of great importance is the 400-seat Sanford Schmid Amphitheater and a Wallachian Bell and Belfry from the Roznov region of Moravia. The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center is located at 250 Fairgrounds Road in La Grange, Texas. Hours of operations are Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The third activity recognizing Czech Heritage Month was a day trip to Wharton that was coordinated by Pat Parma. On the agenda were the 20th Century Technology Museum, the 1888 Wharton County Jail that is in the restoration process, and a visit to the Wharton County Historical Museum. —SPJST—
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Pull in here and rest awhile the words you read might make you smile take the load off, take your time sit a bit and have some rhyme
Look at the menu, take your pick like drive-in food, this meal is quick poetry, we recommend have more than one, if you can Order a poem, sunny side up get poetry poured into your cup and try the metaphors, baked with pride a serving of similes on the side
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A plate of word play figures in a pun may fall, drip off your chin but preparation is the key the secret sauce a mystery
Before you go, pick up the check make sure you leave a token tip acknowledgment is all we ask short order poems, a thankless task
You see this stop was killing time all we could do, served up in rhyme while others make a finer meal for what you paid, it was a steal! —SPJST—
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Post your upcoming fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 5 p.m. Send your updates directly to: VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: (254) 774-7447. Email to: melaniez@vvm.com. Advertising rates are $3 per column inch for lodge ads; $6 per column inch for non-profit organization ads; and $10 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com.
LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Monday of February, April, June, August, and October at 7 p.m. followed by a potluck meal. The Christmas party is on the first Sunday of December. The youth club meets on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. For hall rental information, call (979) 9663795. LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.
LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at the PointBank Community Center, 739 E. Liberty Street, Pilot Point, Texas 76258. The Community Center is on the same parking lot as PointBank. For directions or information about meetings, Ms. Angie Heitzman (940) 437-5561; or Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359.
LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Sunday, November 1—SPJST Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, November 6—Social night, 6:30 p.m. Friday, November 20—Social night, 6:30 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, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7/person. Sunday, November 29—Harry Czarnek, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person.
Lodge hall is located at 702 Highway 95 North, Elgin. Adult lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.; youth club meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 2813711. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility.
LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited.
LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June, and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE Adult lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings/rentals, please call Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484. For information, visit www.spjstflaghall.com. LODGE 25, ENNIS Sunday, November 1—Youth club meeting Saturday, November 7—Dining room rental Thursday, November 12—Lodge monthly meeting Sunday, November 22—Dining room rental Thursday, November 26—Dining room rental
Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For rentals, reservations, or more information, call the hall (972) 875-8381 and leave a message.
LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December.
LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD Meetings are held at the Wharton County Library, 746 Clubside Drive in East Bernard. LODGE 29, TAYLOR
Sunday, November 1—The Taylor SPJST Youth Club will hold their monthly meeting beginning at 1 p.m. at Taylor SPJST Hall. Any youth entering kindergarten through high school senior is eligible to attend. For more information contact YL Cristy Girod (512) 4681347. Wednesday, November 4—Senior Citizens dominoes will have a Thanksgiving lunch at 12 noon. Dominoes will be played from 1 to 3:00 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor. Friday, November 6—Night Skies with A. P. Patschke, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Thrall 4-H makes old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, November 11—Taylor SPJST Lodge 29 members will hold their monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal follows the meeting. Music by the Bobby Jay Five band 7:3 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, November 13—Czech Melody Masters, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Thrall 4-H makes old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 19—Bunco games for men and women at Taylor SPJST Hall. Covered dish meal at 6:3 p.m. Bunco played from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call Connie Voigt (512) 826-7819 for further information. Friday, November 20—The Lawmen, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Thrall 4-H makes old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday/November 26, 27—Taylor SPJST Hall will be closed for Thanksgiving holidays. The hall will be open for business on Saturday, November 28.
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 Sunday, November 8—Pavelka Cemetery Association annual meeting, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, November 8—Lodge meeting, 3 p.m. 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 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, 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.
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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.
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 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, 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 ballroom 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.
LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are now held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, located at 917 North Circle in Sealy.
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LODGE 142, HOUSTON Sunday, November 8—Lodge meeting
Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Meetings are held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at W 15th, Houston, Texas. For information, contact Lodge 142, Houston President Keith Kieschnick (713) 203-8712; or Secretary Alice Jochen (979) 743-3613. LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m.
LODGE 148, EL MATON Monthly lodge meeting is the second Sunday of the month at Frank Hahnʼs Camphouse in El Maton at 3 p.m.
LODGE 151, WHARTON The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m., in the meeting room of Hinzeʼs Bar-B-Que Catering, Highway 59, Wharton, Texas. LODGE 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m.
LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 3:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated. Youth club meetings are the third Sunday at 5 p.m. LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time.
LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call (281) 422-9611; or (281) 573-1612. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are held on the second Sunday of every other month at 1 p.m.
LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in January, April, July, and October at 12 noon at Wall Volunteer Fire Department Hall or as announced.
LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m.
LODGE 169, BRENHAM Lodge meetings are held the fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, and October at 7 p.m. The first Sunday of December will be the Christmas dinner and officer elections. The meetings will be held at Bilskiʼs Camphouse, 2577 Old Chappell Hill Road, Brenham, Texas. For information, contact President Annette Bilski (979) 8303930; Vice President/FAC Stephen Bliznak (979) 836-9875; Secretary/Treasurer Glenda Weyand (979) 451-3231; or Reporter Leroy Kamas (979) 836-8179. LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, 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.
LODGE 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club Building in Carmine, 201 Centennial Street.
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LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located at 1150 South Burleson Boulevard (I-35 West), one-quarter mile south of Hidden Creek Parkway exit in Burleson. Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call (972) 435-2286; (817) 558-2400; or (817) 295-3483.
LODGE 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 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 207, IOWA PARK Lodge meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
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 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.
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 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 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, November 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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