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S P J S T Benevolence
H E R A L D
Humanity ISSN —07458800
Brotherhood
November 11, 2009
Feszt Success: Czech
A Veteran
A veteran - whether active duty, retired, National Guard, or Reserve -
is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to “The United States of America,” for an amount of “up to and including my life.”
That is honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it. —Author Unknown
World War II Veteran Evan Barta of Lodge 202, Jourdanton proudly presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance at the November meeting. FAC Mary Ann Barta read the above poem honoring all veterans.
Family Fun Dates ................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 District News........................................4 Lodge Section......................................5 Czech Feszt Summary .................11-16
Czech Feszt on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at Miller Park in Temple included demonstrations, a car show, Miss Texas, beseda dancers, live music, SPJST State King and Queen, Miss Czech Feszt pageant, pig scramble and other kid activities, and many food and craft booths.
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Youth Section.....................................17 Memoriams.........................................19 Czech Culture ....................................20 Czech Activities.................................20 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22
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WFLA officials visit SPJST Home Office
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Lodge 160 San Angelo gives to Bible Club
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Lodge 184 Moulton members enjoy summer social
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SPJST HERALD
SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.org
VESTNIK EDITOR/ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0807
email: m e l a n i e z @ v v m . c o m
SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 985-0007 • Mobile: (254) 534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com
VICE PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF, CFFM Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 771-3837 • Mobile: (254) 534-1450 email: genemc@spjst.com SECRETARY-TREASURER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 778-3720 • Mobile: (254) 721-4739 email: leonardm@spjst.com
DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878 Home: (979) 272-3265 • Mobile: (979) 224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR BOBBY WUENSCHE 2451 CR 405, Taylor, Texas 76574-5421 Home: (512) 365-3013
DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, Texas 76691 Home: (254) 826-5882
DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BILLY ROLLWITZ, FIC P.O. Box 195, Rowena, Texas 76875 Home: (325) 442-3141 • Mobile: (325) 277-5362 Office: (325) 442-3038 • email: brollwitz@verizon.net DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT, FIC 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, Texas 77008 Home: (713) 864-2163
DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM, FIC, CFFM 407 Taos Street, Victoria, Texas 77904 Home: (361) 578-3279 • Mobile: (361) 676-3279 email: ahlstrom@suddenlink.net DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR BOB J. BAYER, FIC 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114 Home: (830) 393-9073
COMMITTEES BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-1451 - email: dimebox4@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - (512) 365-2000 - (512) 848-2416 cell - email: RonnieR1056@yahoo.com District Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr. North, Bedford, Texas 76021 - (817) 282-5065 email: alkercho@sbcglobal.net District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 - email: bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Mildred Holeman, 1006 Chantilly Lane, Houston, Texas 77018 - (713) 683-0018 email: mmholeman@yahoo.com District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - (979) 244-4415; (979) 479-3430 cell District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (830) 281-8246 email: bvhouse@att.net
FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Thomas Cannon, P.O. Box 372., Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 567-4264 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2282 District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 651-8550 District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Road, Ledbetter, Texas 78946-5118 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Glenn Kaminsky, 902 River Oaks Ct., East Bernard, Texas 77435 - (979) 335-4461 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262 INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Daniel Roznovsky, 2513 Custer Court, Irving, Texas 75062 - (972) 252-6763 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 234-8117 District Five - Helen Hegwood, 6702 Lindy Ann Lane, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713) 864-0489 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174 Lolita, Texas 77971 - (361) 874-4461 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 1100 Hospital Boulevard, Floresville, Texas 78114 - (210) 535-4916
PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1914 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Tammy Whatley, 192 Prairie Springs Loop, Georgetown, Texas 78626 - (512) 948-5339 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76903 - (325) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angleton, Texas 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Ave. K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 447 Shady Hollow, New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - (830) 964-5135 FINANCIAL SECRETARY JERRY MIKULAS Office: (254) 773-1575 email: jerrymik@spjst.com
FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER PHILIP McBEE, FICF, CFFM (325) 784-9800 • Mobile: (325) 647-1949 email: philipmcbee@aol.com
STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICTS ONE/TWO/THREE Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 231-7722 email: hadixon2003@yahoo.com DISTRICT FOUR - Bobby Gene Davis, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (325) 450-3748 Home: (325) 947-0027 • Office: (325) 657-8400 Email: bgdsr2428@aol.com DISTRICTS FIVE/SIX/SEVEN Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM Mobile: (979) 332-1616 • Home: (979) 543-2532 email: k-kaspar@hotmail.com
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR CHESTER JENKE, SR., FICF Home: (830) 303-4316 Mobile: (210) 413-3053 email: cejenke@wmconnect.com STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR JOHN HOELSCHER Mobile: (254) 534-0681 • ENC: (979) 249-5674 email: johnh@spjst.com
DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519 (254) 985-2396 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Janice Stevens, P.O. Box 613, Hawley, Texas 79525 (325) 537-9224 District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzalez - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023 - (713) 649-6138 District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide, El Campo, Texas 77437 - (979) 543-7120 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 1100 Hospital Boulevard, Floresville, Texas 78114 - (210) 535-4916 email: wap6564@felpsis.net CZECH HERITAGE MUSEUM AND GENEALOGY CENTER Executive Director Sandi Wicker (254) 899-2935 • www.chmgc.com email: ssandiwicker@aol.com
Editor’s Note
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Unselfish Ser vice to America Our hearts and prayers go out to our neighbors and friends in Fort Hood fol-
lowing the November 5 tragedy.
A Prayer for Veterans On Wednesday, November 11, while we continue to lean strongly on our military forces, we celebrate Veterans Day. While Memorial Day is reserved to honor those who have died fighting, America now honors all Service members, past and present, living and dead, on Veterans Day. Proud of our nation they answered her call— Defending the freedom and safety of all On land or on sea, or in jets high above, They went out of duty and honor and love But however they served, Lord whereever they went, Please bless them and help them to know what it meant! And help us to thank them on Veterans Day — For we owe them far more than we ever could say.
Holiday Mail for Heroes In this season of hope and giving, the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Inc. have joined forces again to invite the public to “send a touch of home” to United States service members and veterans across the country and abroad through the Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign. Now in its third year, the Holiday Mail for Heroes program provides Americans with the opportunity to extend holiday greetings and thanks to service members and veterans. Last year, the program received more than 1.4 million cards for military men and women, their families and veterans. The public can participate in the campaign by sending holiday cards
with personal messages to a special post office box from Monday, November 2 through Monday, December 7. The Red Cross and Pitney Bowes will then screen cards for hazardous materials, sort and package the cards, and deliver them to military bases and hospitals, veteran’s hospitals and other locations in the U.S. and abroad during the holidays. Pitney Bowes is providing all screening, packaging and shipping at no charge, as well as providing thousands of volunteer hours around the country. The Red Cross will utilize volunteers at over 300 participating chapters nationwide to sort and deliver greetings to military and veteran’s hospitals and military bases in November and December. “The United States currently has 1.4 million active duty members, reservists and guards serving within our borders and abroad. Additionally more than 24 million veterans have faithfully served our country in the past,” notes Sherri Brown, Sr. Vice President of Service to the Armed Forces at the American Red Cross. “With increased chapter participation this year we hope to reach many more service members and veterans who may be spending this holiday season away from home or without loved ones,” says Brown. Holiday cards should be addressed and sent to: Holiday Mail for Heroes P.O. Box 5456 Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456.
Please be sure to affix adequate postage. Cards must be received no later than December 7. Cards received after this date will be returned to senders. For reasons of processing and safety, participants are asked to refrain from sending “care packages,” monetary gifts, using glitter or including any inserts with the cards. For more information and card requirements, please visit www.redcross.org/holidaymail. —SPJST—
VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of August and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Membersʼ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
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Lodge 47, Seaton member invites all to fall bake sale, crafts event
Dear Vestnik, The Temple Brethren Church Christian Sisters are sponsoring a fall bake sale and crafts event to be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. New this year: rental spaces available for vendors in the courtyard. Call Barbara Poulter (254) 773-3176 after 5 p.m. or the church office (254) 778-8759 for more details regarding rental spaces. The sale will include kolaches (ad-
vance orders), cakes, pies, cookies, candies, jellies, canned goods, casseroles, and craft items. Sausage wraps will be available to purchase for lunch between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. A quilt drawing will be held at 3 p.m. Love donations for quilt tickets are being accepted. The sale is open to the public with free admission. Temple Brethren Church is located at 2202 Birdcreek Drive in Temple behind Luby’s Cafeteria. Fraternally, Martha Palla Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
Family Fun and Important Dates
November 7 November 7 November 11 November 15 November 15 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 6 December 6 December 6 December 6
December 7 December 7 December 8 December 11 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13
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) Lodge 135, Ennis Annual Dinner, Sokol Hall (3) Lodge 157, Lubbock Annual Year-End Dinner St. Elizabethʼs University Parish Hanley Hall (4) 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) Lodge 26, Skidmore Christmas Party Shortyʼs (7) Lodge 155, Austin Christmas Party • Pok-e-Joes (2) Lodge 91, Crosby Christmas Party Golden Corral, Baytown (5) SPJST Float • Arlington Christmas Parade (3) Lodge 4, Hallettsville Christmas Party/Meeting (6) Lodge 17, New Tabor Memorial Service (1) Lodge 29, Taylor Christmas Party (2) Lodge 66, Waco Christmas Party (3) Lodge 92, Forth Worth Member Appreciation Dance (3) Lodge 151, Wharton Christmas Party Heinzeʼs Barbecue (6) SPJST Home Office Christmas Open House, Temple SPJST Float • Temple Christmas Parade (2) Lodge 246, Morganʼs Point Christmas Party (2) Lodge 51, Ellinger Christmas Stew Dinner (1) Lodge 183, Arlington Christmas Party (3) Lodge 9, Snook Christmas Program (1) Lodge 30, Taiton Christmas Party (6) Lodge 47, Seaton Christmas Party (2)
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*
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Annuity IV 4.00% for Annualized*
* Rates effective 11/01/09 through 1/31/10.
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%
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District News November 19 at 6 p.m. District One sales Thursday, Lodge 81, Needville agent meetings set All District One sales agents are asked to attend one of these training and informational meetings: Thursday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m. Sirloin Stockade 1420 South Colorado in Lockhart * Please note date change. *
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—
District Three: a big THANK YOU, members
As president of District Three, I want to thank all District Three members who participated in District Three Fun Day and fundraiser for Katelyn Daniel. We had a lot of fun and were able to raise almost $4,000 to help pay medical expenses. We had 20 prize baskets furnished by District Three lodges. Once again, the membership of District Three demonstrated what is true fraternalism. The bingo was fun, and we had plenty to eat. The fraternalism demonstrated by the membership of District Three once more shows what a great group of people the members of District Three are. Fraternally yours, Gordon Hubenak, President Lodge 92, Fort Worth —SPJST—
District Five sales agent classes set
District Five class dates/locations are: Wednesday, November 18 at 6 p.m. Lodge 88, Houston 1435 Beall Street at West 15th
Please give me a call (979) 332-1616 or email k-kaspar@hotmail.com if you are attending the classes. Fraternally, Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM State Field Representative —SPJST—
District Seven Family Fun Day this Sunday
Lodge 185, New Braunfels will host 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
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pieces. Candy will be donated to the silent auction after judging. • Dominoes (ages 16 and over)
• Horseshoes (ages 16 and over) • 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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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—
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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774-7447
Email: melaniez@vvm.com
Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
Lodge 6 Cottonwood trustees to meet Nov. 20
Dear Lodge 6 Trustees, The trustees of Lodge 6, Cottonwood will meet Friday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. - following the social - at Lodge 6 hall. Please make a note of this meeting date and time. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Fraternally, Milton Peterson, President —SPJST—
Lodge 17 New Tabor reports on October meeting
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Dear Readers, The October meeting of Lodge 17, New Tabor was called to order by Vice President Wilfred Hildebrand at 2:05 p.m. All officers were present except President Randy Gaas and Reporter Lisa Blum. A resolution was read for departed member Lee Roy Hejl. Minutes were read by Secretary Ben Trcalek. There were no additions or corrections. Treasurer Stanley Mrnustik gave his report. New members are Lisa Dowell and John D. Rychlik. Deceased members were Scott Groce and Lee Roy Hejl. Hall report was presented by Hall Manager Susan Skrabanek. She gave the bar account balance and reported on the lodge’s beer booth at Kolache Festival. We made approximately $800. She also reported on septic problems (Butch Hronek replaced septic tank lid which was caved in) and on roof problems/leaks. Joe Macik suggested that we remove screws in the roof, fix, and put on new materials without replacing entire roof. The estimated repair costs for roof, plumbing, and septic and redoing ceilings/sheetrock were discussed. Susan read information about a 0 percent 10-year $10,000 SPJST loan which we would repay at about $100/month for 10 years. Youth Leader Mabrey Dowell gave
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her report. Youth club did not go skating at Silver Wings this month due to illnesses. At the November meeting, the youth club with make crafts for the memorial service and prepare for the program. FAC Holly Narro gave her report. She reported on Czech Feszt in Temple on October 31 and all the different contests/events that are going to be held. She also discussed District One Fall Fun Day at SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm on Sunday, October 11. Everyone was encouraged and invited to attend.
New Business Kyle Skrabanek made a motion and Mabrey Dowell seconded that the lodge apply for the SPJST loan $10,000, paid back by concession fund, to make necessary repairs to the hall. Motion passed. Sales agent Susan Skrabanek discussed five-year annuities that SPJST is now offering. Discussion was held about the upcoming memorial service. It will be held on Sunday, December 6 at 5:30 p.m. Further discussion about the memorial service will be at the November meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m. I would like to express a sincere thank you to Holly Narro. Holly took these notes so I could attend my godchild’s confirmation ceremony. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Blum —SPJST—
WFLA Officials Visit SPJST Home Office
Western Fraternal Life Association (WFLA) President Howard J. Wolfe and Vice President Information Technology and Secretary Donald Nieland visited the SPJST Home Office on Wednesday, November 4 to network with SPJST Home Office leaders and personnel. LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are, clockwise, left to right, WFLA President Wolfe, WFLA Vice President/Secretary Nieland, SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, SL Vice President Gene McBride, Data Manager Debbie Dohnalik, Executive Assistant to the SLVP Cynthia Hutka,
Claims Specialist Margaret Campbell, Assistant to the Secretary-Treasurer Janie Coakley, Human Resource Administrator Debbie Klinkovsky, District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, SL Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, and District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt. CENTER PHOTO: WFLA and SPJST officials discuss company similarities and differences. RIGHT PHOTO: Discussions continued during lunchtime. President Wolfe and Vice President Nieland are pictured at Clem Mikeska’s Bar-B-Q in Temple.
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Lodge 47, Seaton elects 2010 officers
Dear Vestnik Readers It was a beautiful November day when 29 members met for the monthly Sunday meeting at Lodge 47, Seaton. President Edwin Pechal called the meeting to order at 1 p.m. The flags were presented by youth members Jerry Pechal and Chris Zavodny who also led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We were very blessed to have no departed members in the past month. We did stand for a moment of silence for departed friend Denisse Wuensche. Denisse was such a beautiful and well loved person. The friendship and love she showed to so many was very obvious from the number of people attending her visitation and funeral service. I’m sure many of you enjoyed reading her fun letters in the Vestnik as Lodge 48, Beyersville reporter. Denisse will be missed by many. Please keep her parents, District Two Director Bobby and Ruth Ann Wuensche and her entire family in your prayers. Members recently recovering from surgeries or in the hospital are Nelda Marek, Ruth Janacek, Calvin Skrabanek, Ginger Ringwald, Irene Pagel, Ralph Kohutek, and Henry Janacek. It was so good to see Nelda, Ruth and Calvin at today’s meeting. Pam Morris will be having surgery this week. We wish all these members a speedy recovery and hope you are all as good as new soon. Roll call of officers, board members, and active sales agents showed all present except Parliamentarian Beth Rabroker and board member Crystal Morris. Secretary Patsy Koslovsky read the
October minutes. A thank you note was read from the family of Denisse Wuensche. We are honored to have three new members join our lodge. They are Wallace R. Reese, Mariana Rose Gibson, and Anna Marie Mokry. We welcome each of you and invite you to come and join us at our meetings and other functions within our lodge. Tammy Pechal read the unofficial board minutes. President Pechal thanked David Pechal and Woodrow Marek for painting the bathroom. Vice President/FAC Frank Klinkovsky stated that Czech Feszt had a good turnout. It was such a beautiful day to be outdoors, and everyone attending seemed to have a good time visiting and taking part in all the activities. The SPJST Home Office will sponsor an open house on Monday, December 7 following the Temple Christmas parade. This event is always so nice. The Home Office always puts so much into this event. Thank you, SPJST Home Office, for doing this for our members and the city of Temple and surrounding areas. November 11 is Veterans Day. Please remember all our service men and ladies. We are so honored that we had eight servicemen with us today. These gentleman were asked to stand and be recognized: Leroy Dana, Frank Klinkovsky, Willie Kohutek, Edwin Marek, Woodrow Marek, Edward Mares, Otis Meir, and Edwin Vasicek. Thank you for serving our country. Patsy Koslovsky stated she was so proud of the many youth who participated at Czech Feszt. Two groups of District Two Beseda Dancers performed. There were three teens who had only one hour of learning and prac-
ticing before performing on Saturday. Two were Seaton members—Candace Stone and Jason Pietrowski. The other member was Liz Tischler of Granger. Seaton youth participating in the pageant were Zoe Edwards, Abbey Mitchan, Bayley Mitchan, Angelina Ringwald, and Emma Regan. The young ladies looked outstanding in their Czech costumes. Czech Feszt crowned Little Miss Abby Mitchan and Junior Miss Bayley Mitchan. Congratulations also to Julia Zavodny on her first place prize winning kolaches. Jason Pietrowski is also to be congratulated on tackling the pig in the pig scramble. We are so proud of all our youth. Treasurer Amanda Greger gave the treasurer’s report. Also giving reports were bar chairman David Pechal, ticket chairperson Ruth Kohutek, and kitchen chairperson Lynette Talasek. Woodrow Marek gave the third quarter audit report. Entertainment chairman Edwin Pechal gave a report on the upcoming November events to be held at the hall. They are: November 7—Plum Country Dance November 14—Jerry Haisler Dance Tractor Meeting/Tractor Pull November 21—Wedding November 28—Quinceanera
The lodge members voted to give a donation to the Temple Fire and Rescue Elf’s this holiday season. This is a very worthy cause to help those who are less fortunate than us. Youth Leader Lynette Talasek gave the youth report. There were 14 members present today. She explained that the booth at Czech Feszt did not do near as good as they had hoped. She once again thanked the lodge for its
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support, and all the youth and parents who helped out during the day. The carving and painting of the pumpkins was a great success. They were donated to three local nursing homes which were so excited to get them and use for decorations. The youth will begin to practice on their Christmas skit which sounds so neat. The election of 2010 officers and board members was held. They are: President Edwin Pechal Vice President/FAC Frank Klinkovsky Secretary/Reporter Patsy Koslovsky Treasurer David Pechal Parliamentarian James Skrabanek Youth Leader Lynette Talasek Board Members Woodrow Marek, Lucy Mihatsch Tammy Pechal, Calvin Skrabanek James Skrabanek, LaVerne Vanicek and Edwin Vasicek
Congratulations to the newly elected officers and board members. Members, please remember, your input is very important. It takes all members to keep a lodge running smoothly and to be successful. We need your help, ideas, and support. We want to congratulate James Skrabanek as Lodge 47 Fraternalist of the Year for 2009. James is very well deserving of this award. He puts in many hours and days of work for our lodge in so many different aspects. Thank you, James, for all you do, and we wish you the best on being the SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year. Christmas is just around the corner, and plans are under way for our lodge Christmas party. Preparation for the party will be on Friday, December 11
Scenes from Lodge 80, Holland’s Trick-or-Treat Bingo
SPJST Lodge 80, Holland was full of tricks and treats on Thursday, October 29 as trick-or-treat bingo was enjoyed by many. The fun evening included treats given to the players, a surprise visit by none other than the King—Elvis (aka Cyril Pajestka), and other characters such as a Cell Block
Psycho (aka Doni Powell), a spider lady (aka Mary Mowdy), spooky kitchen workers—Jewel Wolf, Carol Wolf, Connie Horak, and Paula Weir, and Lucky Bingo Fairy (aka Risa Pajestka). It was a fun night of bingo! —Submitted by Risa Pajestka
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at 6:30 p.m. All members are asked to please come and help decorate. Help is also needed on the Saturday before the party beginning at 8 a.m. The lodge Christmas party will be held on Sunday, December 13 beginning at 3 p.m. The youth club will have a candlelight memorial service for the past year’s deceased members. Families of these members are asked to be present for this touching event. Following the service, the youth club will put on a skit. It has been several years since the entire youth club has had one. They promise it will be fun and exciting. We also heard mention that Santa may be around Seaton on this day, also. So make plans to visit with Santa and let him know how good you have been. Following the refreshments and fellowship, a meal will be served. The lodge will provide turkey, ham, dressing, and green beans. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish and a dessert. Each year, our Christmas party is so nice. It is good to see so many members join in on the fun. Hope you will make plans to attend. A special thank you to Joyce Skrabanek and Lucy Mihatsch for volunteering to chair the Christmas meal. November birthday wishes go out to Edwin Marek, Judy Pechal, Donny
SPJST Home Office Staff celebrates Halloween
SPJST Home Office Staff members got into the Halloween spirit on Friday, October 30, 2009. Pictured are, left to right, Underwriter Doni Powell, Claims Specialist Dorothy Tomasek, Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny, Communication Assistant Katherine Morris, Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez, and Fraternal Department Secretary Ruth Hanusch.
Marek, Shannon Pechal, Ricky Brenek, J.W. Pechal, and a very special happy birthday to Matilda Sefcik who will be 98 years young this month! May you all have a good and blessed birthday. Congratulations to Tammy and
David Pechal, Nelda and Edwin Marek, Otis and Nancy Meier, and Amanda and Jerome Greger who are all celebrating a November wedding anniversary. Door prize winners were Nancy
Meier, Nelda Marek, and Woodrow Marek.
Next Meeting—December 6 Our next lodge meeting will be held on Sunday, December 6 at 2 p.m. At this meeting, chairpersons will be elected. Please make plans to attend. Joyce Skrabanek gave the blessing. Members then enjoyed a time of fellowship and good food. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 51, Ellinger plans Christmas stew dinner
SPJST Lodge 51, Ellinger met for its quarterly meeting recently at Ellinger Fire Department Building at 6:30 p.m. President Calvin Hlinsky called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence for deceased members, the armed forces, and members with health problems unable to attend the meeting. The lodge dinner held in July was
Lodge 160, San Angelo gives to Wall Backyard Bible Club Submitted by Brenda Holik, FAC
SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo donated $150 to the Wall Backyard Bible Club. There are approximately 95 youth from the community who attend weekly. There are approximately 10 adults who are also members who help serve cookies, punch, play games, or teach a Bible session. SPJST is pleased to reach so many of the youth in our community.
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discussed. More cookbooks are needed for sale for those wanting them.
Christmas Stew—December 11 The December 11 Christmas stew will be held at the fire station at 6:30 p.m. This date was changed from our regular date. Members may bring desserts for the meal. JoAnn Divin asked the blessing before a meal of barbecue brought by Calvin and side dishes brought by members was served. Burdine Divin, FAC —SPJST—
Lodge 81, Needville meets this Sunday, November 15
The October 2009 meeting of Lodge 81, Needville was held on Sunday, the 18th. At 12 noon, President Vincent Newman said a prayer of thanks, and we all enjoyed a baked and fried chicken meal, along with side dishes, and a variety of desserts. Thanks goes to Darlene Blinka and her kitchen committee for getting everything set up for us. Also, thanks to everyone who brought all of the delicious food. President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1 p.m. Evan Stavinoha with the help of her daddy, Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha, led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. After a moment of silence for departed members Alfred Beacon and Gladys Maresh, all officers answered the roll
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Lodge 184, Moulton’s Summer Social Scene
Assisting at Lodge 184, Moulton’s summer social are, left to right, Thomas Darilek, President Elmer Michna, District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom, Terry Stevenson, and Duane Michna. The event was a fun success. —Submitted by Duckie Baetz, Secretary
call. Added to our sick list are Rosemary Pieper. We wish good health to her. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read the minutes, and they were approved as read. Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha read his report, and it was approved as read. Special Funds Chairman, Gilbert Walzel read the schedule of events for the coming month. He then read his special funds report, and it was also approved as read. Gilbert Walzel also mentioned that the Greater New Prospect Baptist Church would like to use the lodge barbecue pits for a fundraiser. No charge will be incurred since it’s for a good cause.
Under old business, President Vincent Newman reminded members of Czech Feszt, the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, and Make a Difference Day on October 24. The lodge voted to donate money to the Needville Food Pantry located at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Needville. Under new business, President Vincent Newman called up State FAC Chester Jenke. He congratulated our lodge for having all our paperwork done. He reminded us of the deadline for scholarship applications being on February 1 and to call the SPJST Home Office for an application. We were
very delighted to have Chester and his wife visit with us. Next, President Vincent Newman called on District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt. Larry talked about how many members our Needville lodge has and how many certificates we have. Larry pointed out that we want to get more information to the SPJST Home Office. He also said we should keep up the good work. Under other business, Special Funds Chairman Gilbert Walzel announced that he will be having surgery on his hand. Also, President Vincent Newman said that the driveway needed repairs. Vincent will talk to Richard Vacek from the City of Needville to see if they will do the repairs. President Newman also reminded members that we will elect officers at our next meeting. Door prize winners were Willie Mae Kuykendall, Lucille Rohan, Bradley Stavinoha, and Glenn McDonald. Other prizes brought by Chester Jenke and Larry W. Pflughaupt were won by Bradley Stavinoha, Gilbert Walzel, Tom Stavinoha, Emma Kujawa, Dorothy Blinka, Darlene Blinka, Benita Walzel, Evan Stavinoha, Bailey Stavinoha, and Alvin Blinka. Congratulations to all of our lucky winners.
Next Meeting—November 15 For our next meal on November 15, it was decided to have turkey and dressing. Gilbert and Benita Walzel generously donated two turkeys. Dorothy Kuban and Darlene Blinka will bake them. Willie Mae Kuykendall will make her delicious cornbread dressing. Members, please
Lodge 177, Academy youth bags 1,028-pound Eland antelope in Gatesville, Texas
Spencer Hutka, age 13, grandson of Bill and Joanne Hutka, all members of Lodge 177, Academy, bagged this Eland antelope on Saturday, October 24, 2009, on the Hutka Ranch near Gatesville. The antelope field-dressed at 1,028 pounds! The Eland antelope, originating in Africa, is the world’s largest species of the antelope family. Bill states that the Eland was probably on the Hutka Ranch, which is not high-
fenced, for about a month; and he has no idea where the Eland came from. LEFT PHOTO: Spencer and Grayson, front, with their grandfather Lodge 177, Academy Fraternal Activities Coordinator Bill Hutka, left, and their father Brady. CENTER PHOTO: Spencer and Grayson with the Eland antelope. RIGHT PHOTO: Spencer with the Eland. —Submitted by Bill Hutka, FAC
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remember to bring a side dish and a dessert. See you at the next meeting. Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas reports on October meeting
Dear Members, Our meeting was started at 2:20 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2009, with recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our troops. Secretary Cherri Petr read correspondence and the termination and new members notice as well as news of District Three Fun Day. She also told about the benefit for Sister Katelyn Daniel, Lodge 183, Arlington Youth Club member, that will be held at the District Three Fall Meeting. A letter was received from a disabled man who is having some difficulty passing over a portion of sidewalk on the lodge’s sidewalk and his mobility chair cannot get by it on his way to the DART Rail
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Station. President Yeager with Brother Jim Liska are checking into any help that can be provided through the property. Youth Leader Bessie Petr reported all went well at the State Fair dancing the beseda and “The Little Red Handkerchief” even though it was a rainy morning. Also, the youth held their monthly meeting, cleaned the conference room for Make a Difference Day and then had a social Halloween party to celebrate a job well done. Brother Jim Liska reported on the roof situation, and in his role as treasurer for the lodge, he reported that many donations had been received since the lodge asked for help. Hopefully, many attended the luncheon last Saturday, so you could understand the circumstances the lodge is facing – now and in the future. Our sunshine lady JoAnn Manak was absent, so there was no report. Next Meeting—November 15 Our next meeting will be on Sunday, November 15 at 2 p.m. Please make plans to attend! Fraternally, Rose Scott, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 202, Jourdanton recognizes Czech Heritage Month
Lodge 202, Jourdanton adult and youth members and guests celebrated Czech Heritage Month at its October meeting. County Judge Diana Bautista was the honored guest, and she signed the proclamation for Czech Heritage Month. Kolaches were served after the meeting. “We had a good turnout,” FAC Mary Ann Barta says. Pictured, left to right, first row: Two young guests, Liliana and Isabella Widerhold, two young guests, Sammy Hoggard, young guest, Kelly House, Amanda Hoggard, and Lane Hoggard. Standing, Autumn Hagen, Youth Leader Regina House, guest, Michelle House, James House, Evan and FAC Mary Ann Barta, Georgia Marek, Secretary Bettie and President Lloyd House, Assistant Youth Leader Sandra Hoggard, Joan Wiederhold, Sarah, Stephanie and Kyle Rinaldi, and guests from Lodge 79, Corpus Christi. Seated are Christine Ventrecek, Judge Diana Bautista, and Martha Ciomperlik. —Submitted by Mary Ann Barta, FAC
Lodge 91, Crosby Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 5
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Lodge 91, Crosby will hold its annual Christmas party at Golden Corral in Baytown on Saturday, December 5, 2009, at 11 a.m. A short business meeting will be held followed by lunch and door prizes. We look forward to seeing you there. Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 92 Fort Worth plans annual charity dance
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 Tatarevich and the 92nd Roadhouse Band, which is 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 133 San Antonio luncheon this Sunday
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.
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Tracy Wine celebrates 94th birthday
Longtime SPJST Lodge 186, Caldwell member Tracy Wine celebrated her 94th birthday in October with family and friends. Although she no longer drives, she is in good health and attends most lodge meetings and other social functions. We are very happy to extend birthday greetings to Tracy! —Submitted by Margaret Haisler, Lodge 186 Secretary
Dessert will also be provided. Respectfully submitted, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—
Lodge 135, Ennis plans Nov. 15 annual dinner
Dear Brothers and Sisters, SPJST Lodge 135, Ennis will hold a combined annual dinner with WFLA Lodge 402 at the Sokol dining room on Sunday, November 15, 2009. All members and their families are invited. The lodges will provide meats, drinks, etc., with the meal being served at 12:30 p.m. A short business meeting will follow the dinner to honor 50- year members. Each member is asked to bring a covered dish or dessert for the meal and a cake for the cake walk that will follow the meeting. The cake walk will benefit a local charity. Fraternally, Larry Laznovsky Acting Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 151, Wharton Lodge 157 Lubbock Christmas party year-end meeting Sunday, Dec. 6 Lodge 151, Wharton will hold its this Sunday
monthly meeting on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Heinze’s Barbecue meeting room from 12 noon to 12:30 p.m. The meal will be served at 1 p.m. A turkey and dressing catered meal will be served. Bring your favorite dessert to share with the members during the afternoon. Members, please notify Carolyn Bucek if you plan to attend so she will know how much food to order. Call her at (979) 532-1910. We will give items to the Crisis Center again this year. If you wish to participate, please bring unwrapped personal items for women or children. Examples are toys, socks, hygiene items, kitchen items, undergarments, etc. A donation of $300 will be given to the Center by Lodge 151. Fifty-year membership pins will be awarded to William J. Grigar and Betty Jane Rapanotti. Seventy-five year membership pins will be awarded to Raymond C. Kallus and Gladys M. Treybig. Officers will be elected for the 2010 year. Please volunteer to take an office for a year or two. Birthday honorees for October, November, and December will be recognized.
September Meeting Highlights A memorial service was held for the deceased members of the lodge. Ray Pilgrim presented a list of the deceased members, and a candle was lit for each member. Members were asked to tell something that they remember about the deceased member. Discussions were held on donations to the Needville Nursing Home. A donation of $100 will be given to the activity fund. Birthday honorees for July, August, and September were Pauline Kalina, Charles Bucek, Ray Pilgrim, and Joe Preisler. FAC Charles Bucek gave members a gift from the lodge. District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom gave a report on the events to be held in the district and at the SPJST Home Office. He reminded the members to attend the District Six Fall Meeting to be held in Hillje. Happy holidays and merry Christmas from the officers of Lodge 151, Wharton. Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek, Secretary —SPJST—
Dear Members, You’re invited to a special SPJST event! Lodge 157, Lubbock’s annual year-end dinner and meeting is Sunday, November 15, 2009, at 2 p.m. at St. Elizabeth’s University Parish Hanley Hall, located at 2307 Main Street in Lubbock, Texas 79401. Special guest speaker is Brian Vanicek, SPJST Supreme Lodge President. Business to be conducted includes electing 2010 lodge officers and awarding door prizes. We hope to see you on November 15 at our annual dinner! Fraternally, Larry Capps, President —SPJST—
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Lodge 191, Lufkin Presidentʼs Ball November 21
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 person 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). We wish you a happy Thanksgiving! Fraternally, Alma Schultz, President —SPJST—
Lodge 66, Waco meets this Sunday
Reminder: The next Board of Directors and Entertainment Committee meetings will be held on November 15 at 2 p.m. with the regular lodge meeting beginning at 2:30 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter Editor’s Note: Dorothy’s complete letter will appear in next week’s Vestnik. —SPJST—
What Wonders Be By d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock What wonders be the likes of me still hanging on persistently Life clings to me so stubbornly like gum to shoe tenaciously —SPJST—
SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm: Cabin Update
“Thank goodness for the rain, but I am glad that it has stopped for a little while,” SPJST ENC Camp Director/State Youth Director John Hoelscher says. “It has
allowed us to start working on projects again.” The first cabin was delivered last week and blocks are being laid on the foundations.
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Saturday, October 31, 2009 • Miller Park in Temple • Benefitting Czech Heritage Museum (CHMGC)
I want to thank so many people for
all of their efforts to make the Third Annual Czech Feszt at Miller Park in Temple a success. Ominous weather seemed to threaten the event earlier in the week, but God gave us a beautiful, perfect day for the festival. First, I want to express my gratitude to those who shared my faith that we would not be rained out.
SPJST sponsored three wonderful bands: Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six; Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five; and Brave Combo. The music was incredible. In between music sets, youth beseda dancers from District One and District Two entertained the crowds. Thank you, SPJST, for your continued support. We could not do it without you. This year, the committee of about 15 people worked diligently to plan very special events for the day. David and Melanie Zavodny Nauert organized a great car show, sponsored by American Bank of Texas and SPJST. We had over 90 spiffed up, classic cars on display. With awards in 32 different classes, most participants went home with prizes. And, Melanie and Katherine Morris organized the Miss Czech Feszt pageant. One of the exciting features of the pageant this year was a performance by Kristen Blair, Miss Texas 2009, who was sponsored for the event by RVOS. Thanks to these wonderful people for making Czech Feszt special.
There was an effort this year to provide more activities for the children. Hundreds of children were in attendance and seemed to be having a ball! Besides the wonderful playground at the park, John Hoelscher and his crew
revived the pig scramble this year. If you haven’t watched over 30 excited kids try to grab the ribbon off of a squirmy pig, you haven’t lived. Brian and Joan Vanicek and Sam and Stephanie helped families build their own scarecrows in the Scarecrow Patch. At the end of the day, the display was so cool. Larry and Dorothy Pflughaupt transported youth around the festival in a lawnmower train. Activities also included a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting by Una Forgy, inflatables, and much more. Later in the day, kolache lovers had the opportunity to display their eating skills in the Kolache Eating Contest. What fun! I would also like to thank Jesse and Linda Pospisil for the great job on the Kolache Baking Contest.
One of the goals for this year was to have demonstrations of heritage crafts. Sandra Dubcak worked diligently to line up Marilyn Ritchie to do pottery. Attendees also had a chance to sign a large pot that Marilyn is making for the museum. Other demonstrators included Joe Musil making sauerkraut and giving samples of three different flavors to everyone and the Bell County Extension Education Association demonstrating several different needlework methods. We had great food and great vendors, but a special day like this cannot happen without the efforts of the people who give their time to help out. We are so grateful to the many volunteers who came out to work for an hour or all day. We are also thankful to the City of Temple and Mayor Bill Jones for their support for all three years of the festival. I hesitate to mention everyone who volunteered because I don’t want to miss anyone—but know that each of you are very special friends to me. Don Mears, you were what made everything work. Thank you. Fraternally, Sandi Wicker Executive Director Czech Heritage Museum —SPJST—
2008 Czech Feszt Ambassador Rose Steinman, left, and Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center Executive Director Sandi Wicker, right, present the 2009 Czech Feszt Ambassador award to Melanie Zavodny
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Dear Friends,
The Third Annual Czech Feszt held Saturday, October 31, 2009, was blessed with beautiful weather and good support from the community, vendors, sponsors and volunteers. SPJST values its participation in this annual event and enjoys the opportunity to promote Czech heritage as we support the goals of the Czech Heritage Museum and Library. Having been a part of Czech Feszt from its inception, SPJST appreciates the tremendous commitment of time and energy that it takes to organize the event. Thank you to Czech Heritage Museum and Library officials and SPJST Home Office
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personnel for your devotion of time, energy and creativity in making it happen. Thanks, too, to the many who turned out in support of the event. In recent years, the observance and celebration of Czech heritage has experienced a renaissance throughout Texas and the United States. SPJST is honored to continue that work throughout the state and through its support of Czech Feszt. Best wishes to all for the continued development and success of this annual event. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—
Czech Feszt Kolache Baking Contest
Youth Category 1st—Julia Zavodny Lodge 47, Seaton Master Trophy and $100
Non-Professional Category Fruit 1st—Jennie Taylor 2nd—Christopher Novak Lodge 84, Dallas Cheese 1st—Christopher Novak Lodge 84, Dallas
Poppyseed 1st—Christopher Novak Lodge 84, Dallas
Master Trophy and $100 Christopher Novak
CHRISTOPHER NOVAK
BESSIE PETR
Professional Category Fruit 1st—Carol Davis 2nd—Linda Sulak Lodge 6, Cottonwood 3rd—Bessie Petr Lodge 84, Dallas Cheese 1st—Linda Sulak Lodge 6, Cottonwood 2nd—Carol Davis 3rd—Bessie Petr Lodge 84, Dallas
Poppyseed 1st—Bessie Petr Lodge 84, Dallas 2nd—Linda Sulak Lodge 6, Cottonwood 3rd—Carol Davis
Master Trophy and $100 Linda Sulak
CAROL DAVIS
JULIA ZAVODNY
LINDA SULAK
See many more Czech Feszt photos at www.spjst.org!
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2009 Czech Feszt Pageant
2009 Czech Feszt Pig Scramble T
AGES 4 TO 6 YEARS Congratulations to the 2009 Czech Feszt Pageant participants. They are pictured with 2009-2010 SPJST State Queen Grace Dusek of Lodge 17, New Tabor, far left, and State King Jackson Durham of Lodge 92, Fort Worth. Pictured, left to right, are Honorable Mention Little Miss Zoe Edwards, First Runner-Up Little Miss Angelina Ringwald, and Little Miss Czech Feszt Abigale Mitchan, all of Lodge 47, Seaton, Little Mr. Czech Feszt Michael Hoelscher of Lodge 24, Cyclone, Junior Miss Czech Feszt Bayley Mitchan of Lodge 47, Seaton, Miss Czech Feszt Meghan Blum of Lodge 17, New Tabor, Honorable Mention Little Miss Emma Regan of Lodge 47, Seaton, and Honorable Mention Little Miss Emma Hoelscher of Lodge 24, Cyclone.
We extend sincere thanks and appreciation to all of this year’s car show participants. A total of 91 of the most beautiful cars in the Central Texas area
50-50 WINNER
AGES 7 TO 10 YEARS
KOLACHE EATING CONTEST
AGES 11 TO 14 YEARS
were displayed at Miller Park in Temple on Saturday, October 31. the day was warm and sunny—a perfect car show day! The park was filled with
many spectators throughout the day. A special thank you to the participants for bringing their vehicles, to the CHMGC, and to our volunteers and
2009 Czech Feszt Car Show
BEST OF SHOW - 1933 FORD COUPE
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he pig scramble was a wonderful success. There were approximately 40 youth who participated this year. Everyone seemed to really like seeing the kids experiencing what it is like to try to catch a pig. Also, the lawnmower train was a great success as well. There were approximately 150 kids who each took a ride. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make these two events a success. I believe these events really added to the feel of the entire festival on Saturday, October 31 at Miller Park in Temple. John Hoelscher Ages 4 to 6 years 1st—Hailey Lewis 2nd—Cory Bartek Lodge 47, Seaton 3rd—Morgan Schmidt
Ages 7 to 10 years 1st—Chris Wenger 2nd—Autumn Braw 3rd—Aysia Washington Ages 11 to 14 years 1st—Jason Pietrowski Lodge 47, Seaton 2nd—Haigon Shine Lodge 80, Holland 3rd—Garett Paine
judges who helped to make the show successful. David and Melanie Zavodny Nauert
MAYOR’S CHOICE
BEST INTERIOR
BEST GRAPHICS
MISS TEXAS CHOICE
BEST PAINT
BEST ENGINE
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Best of Show Award Terry McElroy Belton, Texas 1933 Ford Coupe
People’s Choice Awards 1st Place – Terry McElroy Belton, Texas 1933 Ford Coupe 2nd Place – Mikki Roberts Hewitt, Texas 1955 Chevy 210 3rd Place – Billy Bachmayer Temple, Texas 1962 Dodge M37 Army Truck Mayor’s Choice George Dunn Temple, Texas 1958 Edsel Citation Miss Texas Choice Al Schneider Temple, Texas 1956 Ford Victoria
Club Participation Award LSSRA 11 cars Best Engine Mikki Roberts Hewitt, Texas 1955 Chevy 210
Best Graphics Frank and Mary Larson Harker Heights, Texas 2001 GMC Sierra Best Interior Billy Bachmayer Temple, Texas 1947 GMC 1/2 Ton 4x4 Best Paint Lisa Laky Austin, Texas 1971 Ford Mustang
Distance Award Jerry Alley San Antonio, Texas 2008 Chevy Corvette
Halloween Vehicle Display 1st - Dennis Myers Gatesville, Texas 1942 Plymouth Club Coupe 2nd - Lisa Laky Austin, Texas 1971 Ford Mustang 3rd - Heather Jones Killeen, Texas 1963 Chevy Truck Halloween Dressed Owner 1st - Lisa Laky Austin, Texas 1971 Ford Mustang
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2nd - Lisa Laky Austin, Texas 1960 American Super Rambler 3rd - Elaine Goodboard Moody, Texas 2006 Trike
Car Categories
Pre - 1948 1st – Terry McElroy Belton, Texas 1933 Ford Coupe 2nd – Michael and Gretchen Allen Belton, Texas 1925 Willys Overland 91 Touring 3rd – Dennis Myers Gatesville, Texas 1942 Plymouth Club Coupe Street Rod - Open 1st – Tony Cummings Killeen, Texas 1932 Ford Roadster
Street Rod - Closed 1st – Charles Richey Kempner, Texas 1937 Chevy 2-Door Sedan 2nd – Lloyd Griffith China Spring, Texas 1941 Ford Coupe 3rd – Billy Bachmayer, Sr. Temple, Texas 1937 Plymouth Coupe 1955 - 1957 Chevy 1st – Mikki Roberts Hewitt, Texas 1955 Chevy 210 2nd – Johnny Vasicek Austin, Texas 1957 Chevy Bel Air 3rd – Wayne Heugatter Temple, Texas 1955 Chevy 210
Chevy Camaro (1967-81) 1st – Steve Edgar Bruceville, Texas 1968 Chevy Camaro 2nd – Paul and Rhonda McCann Temple, Texas 1969 Chevy Camaro 3rd – Michael Shelton Gatesville, Texas 1967 Chevy Camaro Chevy Camaro (1982-newer) 1st – Jack Boal Copperas Cove, Texas 1987 Chevy Camaro 2nd – Aaron Kerby Harker Heights, Texas 1997 Chevy Camaro
Chevy Chevelle 1st – Steve Kabler Temple, Texas 1966 Chevy Chevelle 2nd – Bryan Worrall Killeen, Texas 1971 Chevy Chevelle 3rd – David and Jim Miller Belton, Texas 1970 Chevy Chevelle Malibu Chevy Corvette C1/C2 1st – Ron Grimwood Temple, Texas 1965 Chevy Corvette 2nd – Robert Hobby Harker Heights, Texas 1958 Chevy Corvette 3rd – Tony Valdez Belton, Texas 1960 Chevy Corvette Chevy Corvette C3 1st – Joe Hogan Harker Heights 1981 Chevy Corvette 2nd – Fred Paul Copperas Cove, Texas 1972 Chevy Corvette
Chevy Corvette C5/C6 1st – Tal Anderson Harker Heights, Texas 2005 Chevy Corvette 2nd – Paul and Vicky Wikoff Harker Heights, Texas 2003 Chevy Corvette 3rd – Ron Grimwood Temple, Texas 2008 Chevy Corvette Other Chevrolet 1st – Darryl Gayhart Rockdale, Texas 1960 Chevy Biscayne 2nd – Don Psencik Temple, Texas 1967 Chevy II/Nova 3rd – Reuel Hoelscher Round Rock, Texas Chevy Impala SS
GM (not Chevrolet) 1st – Billy Bachmayer, Sr. Temple, Texas 1955 GMC 450 Series 4x4 Ford Mustang (1979-older) 1st – Butch Moore Temple, Texas 1969 Mustang Mach I 2nd – Lisa Laky Austin, Texas 1971 Ford Mustang 3rd – John Perry Salado, Texas 1967 Ford Mustang
Ford Mustang (1980-newer) 1st – John E. Sutton Temple, Texas 2001 Ford Mustang 2nd – Jesse Coulter Killeen, Texas 1989 Ford Mustang
Other Ford 1st – George and Bonnie Dunn Temple, Texas 1958 Edsel Citation 2nd – James Wilson Temple, Texas 1966 Ford Cobra 3rd – Keith Janeway Temple, Texas 1969 Mercury Cougar Mopar 1st – Keith Morgan Harker Heights, Texas 1970 Dodge Dart
Pontiac 1st – William “Lil’ Bil” Gillen Killeen, Texas 1965 Pontiac GTO 2nd – Ron Grimwood Temple, Texas 1969 Pontiac Firebird Imports 1st – John P. Jones Copperas Cove, Texas 1968 Datsun 1600 Roadster Foreign 1st – Alma Jo Barrera Belton, Texas 1961 Volkswagen Beetle
Chevy Truck 1st – Billy Jack Turnbo Killeen, Texas 1953 Chevy Pickup 2nd – Frank and Mary Larson Harker Heights, Texas 2001 GMC Sierra 3rd – Fred Stelter Waco, Texas 1972 GMC U500
1st – Don and Shirleen Chandler
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Gatesville, Texas 1949 Ford Pickup
Dodge Truck 1st – Billy Bachmayer, Sr. Temple, Texas 1962 Dodge M37 Army Truck 2nd – Ken Janicek Cameron, Texas 1939 Dodge Pickup
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Open Class - Cars 1st – Jason Bolden Hockley, Texas 1999 Plymouth Prowler 2nd – Thomas Randall Caldwell, Texas 2001 Chrysler Prowler 3rd – Lisa Laky Austin, Texas 1960 American Super Rambler Open Class - Trucks 1st – Tracy Semmel Gatesville, Texas 1965 Chevy Pickup 2nd – Billy Bachmayer, Sr. Temple, Texas 1947 GMC 1/2 Ton 4x4 Special Interest 1st – Bobby Giniewicz Temple, Texas 1957 Chevy Convertible 2nd – Ricky Sehon Woodway, Texas 1970 Chevy Chevelle 3rd – Roger Lanier Eddy, Texas 1946 Ford Rat Rod
Under Construction 1st – Andy Cloud Gatesville, Texas 1958 Chevy Delray Sedan 2nd – Seth and Beki Laird Moody, Texas 1953 Chevy Bel Air 3rd – Bob Steward Gatesville, Texas 1950 Chevy Sedan Delivery Unrestored 1st – Al Schneider Temple, Texas 1956 Ford Victoria 2nd – Garland Adair Waco, Texas 1969 Chevy Camaro
Motorcycle 1st - Elaine Goodboard Moody, Texas 2006 Trike
Youth 1st – Christian Hamilton Hockley, Texas 1997 Prowler Go-Cart
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CHEVY CAMARO (1967-81)
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1ST PLACE YOUTH AGES 6 TO 10
2ND PLACE YOUTH AGES 6 TO 10
2ND PLACE YOUTH AGES 11 TO 17
3RD PLACE YOUTH AGES 11 TO 17
2ND PLACE ADULT
I was happy to have some of the same folks enter this year’s photo contest. I appreciate their taking time to photograph Czech heritage and enter the contest. Thank all of you very much. To all volunteers — thank you so very much; your time and effort is most certainly appreciated. To Melanie and David — you organized another great car show and pageant. The many, many week nights you spent getting things ready were evident. Both events were a success. And, congratulations to 2009 Czech Feszt Ambassador Melanie Zavodny. You will fulfill the title superbly! And God bless 2008 Czech Feszt Ambassador Rosie Steinman; I know that she will continue promoting Czech heritage whenever and wherever she can. — Děkuji vám všem moc. Katherine Morris
Youth Ages 6 to 10 1st—April Dvorak Lodge 25, Ennis “Czech Easter Eggs” 2nd—Misty Dvorak Lodge 25, Ennis “A Little Bit of Czech”
1ST PLACE ADULT
3RD PLACE ADULT
1ST PLACE YOUTH AGES 11 TO 17
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Youth Ages 11 to 17 1st—Emma-Leigh Coffman “Czech Twins” 2nd—Brooke Hoelscher Lodge 47, Seaton “It Doesnʼt Get Any Better Than This!” 3rd—Brandon Hoelscher Lodge 47, Seaton “Red, White, and Blue Kolache”
Adult Ages 18 and Up 1st—Elizabeth Coffman “Czech Color” 2nd—Michael Morris Lodge 47, Seaton “Village in Beskydy Mountains” 3rd—Sylvia Fuchs Lodge 87, Temple “Beskydy Mountains”
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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774-7447
Email: melaniez@vvm.com
District 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 Six youth enjoy family fun day
A great big thank you to all the youth who came out to our District Six Fall Family Fun Day on Sunday, October 25, 2009, that was hosted by Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. We had so much fun that the day flew by. You all made me so very proud of our youth in District Six—you always do. We had a total of 35 youth participate in the Christmas ornament contest, and a total of 42 youth present. Youth clubs who attended were Lodges 4, Hal-
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lettsville; 30, Taiton; 32, Victoria; 40, El Campo-Hillje; and 148, El Maton. The youth who did not play bingo were entertained with painting clay pots to look like candy corn. Youth also made candy corn bags to place inside the pots. I would like to thank the judges for the youth ornament contest. They were Kathy Ahlstrom, Heather Blaha, and Kirby Bubela, who is a past youth club member of Lodge 30, Taiton. It is always great to have our young adults return to help with the youth program. Congratulations to the youth ornament contest winners. They are: Ages 6 to 8 1st—Taylor Thurmond Lodge 148, El Maton 2nd—Blake Zielonka Lodge 148, El Maton 3rd—Luc Marcaurele Lodge 30, Taiton
Ages 9 to 11 1st—Myranda Zielonka Lodge 148, El Maton 2nd—Tristan Voldan Lodge 148, El Maton 3rd—Mercedes Leos Lodge 32, Victoria
Ages 12 to 14 1st—Ryan Drapela Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd—Jonathan Vahalik Lodge 4, Hallettsville 3rd—Jack Smith Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje
Age 15 to High School Senior 1st—Sarah Supak Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd—Jessica Fucik Lodge 30, Taiton 3rd—Mark Siptak Lodge 4, Hallettsville
To all of my youth leaders in District Six—thank you for giving your
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time to your youth club members and parents. I know you all give a lot of time, and most of you do not have children in the youth club. But, we do it for our grandchildren and the love we have for the other youth club members. To all, have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday. Smiles, Lisa Bubela District Six Youth Counselor
Editor’s Note: See pictures in next week’s Vestnik. —SPJST—
nized, and I hope they had a great day regardless of my tardiness. Our October birthday celebrants were Laramie Cass (October l), Mitchell Parks (October 20), and Andi Jo LaFountain (October 20). Our November birthday celebrant is Logan Jones (November 7). Please try to avoid all those nasty germs. The flu was not fun at all, and now I’m desperately trying to make up a week’s worth of homework. Respectfully submitted, Meghan Blum, President —SPJST—
Lodge 17 New Tabor youth: Happy Birthday!
Lodge 47, Seaton youth enjoys waves
Dear Readers, I would like to apologize to the members of Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club who had birthdays in October. Between me getting the flu and the notes arriving late, I could not get them in the Vestnik on time. I feel that these members still need to be recog-
Lodge 17, New Tabor Welcomes New Youth Club Member
WESTON BEASLEY
Lodge 17, New Tabor welcomes Weston Lee Beasley, age five, to the youth club. He is the son of Chris and Lindy Beasley. His brother is Wyatt. Weston enjoys drawing, riding the four-wheeler, playing baseball and football, and playing with his dog Izzy. He is in kindergarten at Caldwell Elementary. Weston is also a member of New Tabor Brethren Church. —SPJST—
Dear Readers, I enjoyed the trip to Great Wolf Lodge in October with the youth club. I loved the wade pool with the great waves. October 31 and November l were days set aside for youth to hunt deer. Chase and I went, and we both shot an 11-point buck, and Chase got a doe, and I got an eight-point. See you all at the lock-in on November 2l from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Fraternally, Brady Alexander —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth: pumpkin fun
Dear Readers, The youth club had a great time carving and painting pumpkins on Sunday, October 25, 2009. The pumpkins were delivered to nursing homes for the residents to enjoy. In the middle of October, we went to Great Wolf Lodge, and I enjoyed the slides and trick-or-treat the lodge provided. I hope to see everyone at the District Two Lock-In on November 2l from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. Fraternally Chase Alexander —SPJST—
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Lodge 202, Jourdanton youth assist at Czech Feszt
Dear Readers, On October 25, our lodge carved pumpkins. When everyone was finished, we donated the pumpkins we carved to four nursing homes. I also danced the beseda at Czech Feszt on October 3l. We had a great time. Fraternally, Brandon Hoelscher —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club visits Great Wolf Lodge
Dear Readers, On October 17 and 18, 2009, Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club traveled to Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas. We stayed at an indoor water park overnight, and we all had a great time swimming, riding slides, and enjoying the balmy 84-degree indoor temperature. The annual Czech Feszt was held in Temple on October 3l. It was a wonderful, sunny day with plenty to see and do. Lodge 47 had a photo booth. There was also the Miss Czech Feszt pageant, the pig scramble, beseda dancers, plenty of food, and more. I won second in the photography contest. Lodge 47 will have its meeting on December 6. Fraternally, Brooke Hoelscher —SPJST—
some used coats. The real creative part was making the faces. We made them out of plastic shopping bags stuffed with hay, and the kids got to draw or paint the faces on them. Some even put hair and colored the eyes. The activity was very fun just to help out with, and I hope to do it again next year. Lane Hoggard —SPJST—
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Can you find the Lodge 202, Jourdanton scarecrows—Lane and Amanda Hoggard? They are pictured in the scarecrow patch at Czech Feszt held October 31, 2009, at Miller Park in Temple.
plastic bags and stuffed for heads. I mostly liked it because I got to work with young children—which let me tell you—was not easy! During our break, we spotted Miss Texas Kristen Blair, and visited with her for the second time this year. But one thing I’ll never forget is the great food. I’m just sad I couldn’t finish all my food, but Mom was happy to finish it for me. Amanda Hoggard —SPJST—
Lodge 202 Jourdanton youth assists with scarecrow building
On October 31, my sister, mother and I helped out at Czech Feszt in the Scarecrow Patch. Our job was to assist people young and old in making scarecrows out of simple materials and all of this could be done for no charge. It was especially fun working with the young kids because we got to see just how creative they really are. The girls would make girl scarecrows and put dresses on them with high heels. I designed a frame to help hold the skirts out, and the kids were delighted. The boys used tee shirts and jeans and
(StatePoint) There’s good news for parents who want to help their children get a college education but don’t know how to pay for it. We all know that scholarships are available for talented athletes and students with straight A’s. But what if your daughter would rather pick up a paintbrush than a basketball? Or your son is a brilliant writer but doesn’t get the best grades? Each year, cash awards and nearly $4 million in tuition scholarships are made available to creative teens nationwide, through The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, now in its 87th year. Young artists and writers can earn money for college by using their talents in a variety of disciplines, including poetry, video game design, short stories, sculpture and more. The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the nonprofit that administers the awards, is now accepting entries from students in grades 7-12. To find out more, visit www.artandwriting.org. —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club: Fall Fun Times
Lodge 202 Jourdanton youth enjoys Czech Feszt
I loved working at Czech Feszt, just like all the community projects I’ve done. We worked in the scarecrow patch, which is where kids and adults of all ages made their very own scarecrow out of sticks, donated clothes stuffed with hay, and faces painted on
LEFT PHOTO: The Cummings and Mitchan families enjoy a weekend at Great Wolf Lodge with the Seaton Youth Club on October 17 and 18, 2009. RIGHT
PHOTO: Bayley and Abbey work the Lodge 47 Youth Club photo booth at Czech Feszt on Saturday, October 31 at Miller Park in Temple.
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In Memoriam
In Memory of Denisse Wuensche
Denisse Lynette Wuensche, 42, of Taylor passed away Monday, October 19, 2009, at Seton Hospital in Austin. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m., Thursday, October 22 at Providence Funeral Home Chapel. Celebra- Denisse Wuensche tion of life services were at 10 a.m., Friday, October 23 at Taylor Brethren Church with Reverend James Hejl officiating. Burial followed at Taylor City Cemetery. Honoring Denisse as pallbearers were John Susan, Joey Susan, Ron Barcuch, Alan Schneider, Karl Wuensche, Ron Kennedy, and David Roznovak. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Taylor BYF. Denisse was born October 29, 1966, in Taylor to Bobby and Ruth Ann (Susan) Wuensche. As a member of the Taylor Brethren Church, she was a Sunday School Teacher, BYF sponsor, Junior Sermon Leader, Summer Camp Counselor, and Vacation Bible School Teacher. She was an active member of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville since her childhood. She served in many roles of the SPJST organization such as youth club leader, camp counselor, and reporter. She was a member of the Mutual Aid Society and Cancer Support Group. She loved volunteering and added enthusiasm to any activity she was involved in. Denisse loved helping children and being involved with teaching children especially with her nieces and nephews. Denisse worked for the Texas Department of Public Safety for more than 20 years. During her time there, she became supervisor in the Fingerprinting and Crime Records Section. She treasured the experiences and friendships she made with the individuals that she worked with. She cherished her friendship with Laurie Vasquez whom she met while working at DPS. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Leonard and Frieda (Limmer) Wuensche and H. A. and Ruth (Pokorny) Susan. She is survived by her parents; sis-
ters Ginger McKay and husband Frank of Baytown and Paula Kennedy of Taylor; brothers John and wife Linda of Taylor and Andy Wuensche and wife Terrie of Temple; nieces and nephews Andrew and Johanna McKay, Bret Wuensche, Kayla, Trent and Trevor Wuensche, Becca Rodriguez, and Johnathan Cruz; best friends Tina Stefek of Thrall and Laurie Vasquez of Austin; and numerous other relative and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests making contributions to the Denisse Wuensche Endowed Scholarship Fund, c/o SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 in Denisse’s memory. —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, VIOLA J. MELNAR, age 88, of Hallettsville, who passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. She was born in Colorado County on March 18, 1921, to Joseph and Alvina Barton Krizak. On October 30, 1939, she married Victor Will Melnar in Weimar. Viola was a member of SPJST Viola Melnar Lodge 4, Hallettsville and also was involved with Oakland Fire Department. She enjoyed sewing and quilting and donated many quilts to the fire department for fundraising events. She loved the outdoors and had a passion to fish. Also, you could find her in the middle of everything from cattle roundups to fixing the water gap, or watching the deer run across the neighbors’ pasture while sitting in her rocking chair. She is survived by son Larry Melnar and wife Rose; daughter Carolyn Rokyta and husband Larry; five
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Viola was preceded in death by husband Victor; parents; brothers Melvin, Lester, William Krizak, Emil, and Henry Krizak; sisters Loretta Hoffman, Milady Leppin, Margarett Hoffman, Bessie Dusek, Hattie Cinadr, and Edna Fojt. Visitation began at 2 p.m., Friday, September 25 at Kubena Funeral Home. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 26 at Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church in Vsetin, Texas. Reverend Dr. Mark L. Labaj officiated. Burial followed in Vsetin Cemetery. May our departed sister rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Gayenell Chudej Victoria Zak —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge 17, Novy Tabor, on behalf of our members, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, SCOTT WILLIAM GROCE, who passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2009, in Caldwell, Texas at the age of 25. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 4 at First Baptist Church of Caldwell with Reverend Steve Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell. Scott was born November 30, 1983, in Caldwell, the son of Marcus Mills Groce and Susan Diane Werney Groce. He accepted Christ as his Savior and was joyfully baptized at a young age, and to his delight of the congregation, swam out the baptismal after his turn.
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He completed schooling through the fifth grade at the First Baptist Church School and graduated from Caldwell High School in 2002. He was a gifted athlete and was on the football and baseball teams. Scott loved hunting, fishing, and had an interest in livestock through his years in 4-H and FFA. He always had projects at the Burleson County Fair and was on many All-Star Burleson County Little League baseball teams. Scott worked at the family business of Groce Home and Auto from the time he was a teenager and loved to help people with their hardware needs. He was a huge people person and loved by all. He always had a smile on his face and the time to visit with customers. He married the love of his life Stacy Knibbe on April 26, 2008, at the Antique Rose Emporium in Independence. One of Scott’s favorite pastimes was playing with his darling daughter Kaylan, a toddler full of energy and blond curls. He loved spending time with his wife and daughter, and he enjoyed getting together with his friends to grill and laugh with family and friends regulary. He could always be counted on giving a bear-hug to anyone who crossed his path. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents; paternal grandfather; and maternal great-grandmother. Scott is survived by wife Stacy and daughter Kaylan of Caldwell; parents Marcus and Susan Groce of Caldwell; sister; paternal grandmother; motherin-law and father-in-law; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Educational Building. May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace and his legacy continue to live among us. Respectfully submitted, Stanley Mrnustik Ben Franklin Trcalek, Jr. Susan Skrabanek —SPJST—
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~ SoundCzech ~ Bread, Porridge, and Soup
Welcome to another edition of SoundCzech, Radio Prague’s language course in which you can learn new phrases with the help of song lyrics. Today, we will look at some popular Czech sayings revolving around food — with the help of a song by the group Kamelot called Dvě kůrky. Dvě kůrky means two crusts and refers to the popular Czech saying — všude je chleba o dvou kůrkách — literally meaning everywhere bread has two crusts, which implies that life, with its ups and downs, is pretty much the same wherever you go.
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comfort people about a problem or quarrel. In other words, emotions will cool down, and things will look brighter in time. There are also a number of phrases to do with cooking — kdo si co uvaří – to si taky sní means as you cook it, you will have to eat it, and is just another version the saying — kdo jak si ustele, tak si lehne — as you make your bed . . . you must lie on it. Vařit z vody — is one of my favorite sayings because it means to produce something out of nothing or very little as we often do during the silly season. And of course, there is the proverbial cherry on the cake — třešnička na dortu. And I will now leave you in peace to digest all that. Until next time, this is Daniela Lazarová saying thanks for learning Czech with me and na shledanou. — Daniela Lazarová
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Another phrase that’s often used to convey the same message is nikde nelétají pečení holubi do pusy — nowhere do roast pigeons land in your mouth. There are quite a few Czech sayings that have to do with food, mostly basic foodstuffs such as bread, soup, or porridge. If you hear someone say přihřívá si vlastní polívčičku — he’s warming up his own soup; it means he’s using an opportunity to bring into play his own interests. Chodit kolem horké kaše means to walk around hot porridge — in other words, to circle around a sensitive subject because one fears to come to the point. And there is kaše se nikdy nejí tak horká jak se uvaří which means a porridge is never eaten as hot as it is cooked — a phrase that is used to
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Concho Valley CHS hosts state meeting Nov. 21
The Concho Valley Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas for Runnels, Concho, Tom Green, and the surrounding Concho Valley Counties will be hosting the annual state meeting on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at the St. Ambrose Parish Hall in Wall,Texas, beginning at 8 a.m. This is an all-day event with no admission charge. Tickets for the noon meal can be purchased at the door. We will have the traveling genealogy library, a silent auction, vendor booths, exhibits/displays, and entertainment provided by Havlak-Batla Polka Time
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Band. Included in the state business meeting, conducted by President Jean Davis, will be election of state officers for the coming year. Please make plans to join us. We look forward to seeing you! For more information, call Nancy at (325) 942-6598 or Barbara at (325) 651-6877. Submitted by, Janelle Shockley —SPJST—
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), 7 to 9 p.m. Course covers proper pronunciation, basic grammar, reading, vocabulary; presentations on Czech history/culture. Printed handouts and 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, 8 a.m. For information, call Nancy (325) 942-6598; or Barbara (325) 651-6877. Submitted by Beverly Teplicek, Lodge 49, Rowena.
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.
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Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at the Pflugerville Recreation Center, located at 400 Immanuel Road in Pflugerville (just north of Immanual Lutheran Church). The mission of our society is to preserve the Czech culture. For more information, contact Phyllis Teykl (512) 453-4453. Submitted by, Pat Gerick TWCCHS Reporter —SPJST—
Czech-American TV offers new programming
What’s new on Czech-American TV? The following is a link to our newest program segment, Third Annual International Festival of Czech Countrymen filmed on location in Prague. Over 500 participants of Czech descent came to this festival to celebrate their heritage. Folklore groups came from all over the world and the United States, Ukraine, Slovenia, and Croatia to perform for this event. Please watch the program at this link: http://www.catvusa.com/index.php?fil e=http://www.catvusa.com/291h.wmv
Czech-American TV 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 CzechAmerican 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 also anyone in-
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terested 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 example 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 on Wednesdays at 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 United States that are related to Czech heritage. Reports from the Czech Republic and United States make a very important part of the CATVs broadcasting as well. All previously broadcasted television 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 dial-up Internet connection can tune in to CATV Radio. Let us introduce the following programs. Famous Czechs Biographies of important figures in
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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.
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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—
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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) 966-3795.
LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.
LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at the PointBank Community Center, 739 E. Liberty Street, Pilot Point, Texas 76258. The Community Center is on the same parking lot as PointBank. For directions or information about meetings, Ms. Angie Heitzman (940) 437-5561; or Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, November 20—Social night, 6:30 p.m. Trusteesʼ meeting follows social, 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 4—Social night, 7 p.m. Saturday, December 5—RVOS Lodge 46 Christmas party Sunday, December 6—SPJST Lodge 6 Christmas party Saturday, December 12—Sykora Family Ford Christmas party Sunday, December 13—Straten family Christmas party Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall located three miles east of West off FM 2114. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, call George Straten (254) 8265863.
LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar.
LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.
LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 5 p.m. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded. Call (254) 593-2222 to schedule a family reunion, wedding reception, baptism or celebration, quinceanera or graduation party.
LODGE 17, NEW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.
LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, November 29—Harry Czarnek, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person. Sunday, December 13—Christmas Dance: Red Ravens, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person. Snacks will be served during second intermission. Thursday, December 31—New Yearʼs Eve Dance: Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, polka/waltz/mix music. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $10 per person. Black-eyed peas, cornbread, sausage, and coffee served after the dance. No reservations.
Lodge hall is located at 702 Highway 95 North, Elgin. Adult lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.; youth club meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is a nonsmoking 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 Thursday, December 31—New Yearʼs Eve Dance: Bruce Copeland and Friends, country/variety. 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. Admission is $10 per person. Adult lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings/rentals, please call Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 9852484. For information, visit www.spjstflaghall.com. LODGE 25, ENNIS 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 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 Saturday, November 14—Flat Rock Junction Saturday, November 21—Kimberly Kelly Saturday, November 28—Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, December 12—Smokin Gun Saturday, December 19—Cherokee Rose Thursday, December 31—New Yearʼs Eve: Cherokee Rose
Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying “Elk”. Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road, go approximately one mile and road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end; go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156. LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
LODGE 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month starting at 1 p.m. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. followed by the adult and youth club meetings at 1 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items are provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Visitors are always welcome. For information, call President Wade OʼShields (979) 778-1450. For information on lodge activities, call FAC Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287. Any questions or assistance with insurance certificates, call Secretary Lillie Matejka OʼShields (979) 778-1450. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Binnie Roesler (979) 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) 5439028; or (979) 648-2317/lodge hall. LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Attention: Lodge meetings are held quarterly on the first Thursday of February, May, August, and November at Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road, 7 p.m. LODGE 47, SEATON Saturday, November 14—Jerry Haisler Saturday, November 21—Private Saturday, November 28—Private Saturday, November 21—Private Saturday, November 28—Private Saturday, December 5—Open Sunday, December 13—Lodge Christmas party Saturday, December 19—Open Saturday, December 26—Open Thursday, December 31—Justin Psencik and Dakota Country Band
Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple on Highway 53. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Saturday night dance time is from 7 to 11 p.m. Hall opens at 6 p.m. Hall phone (254) 985-2548. For rentals, please contact Edwin Pechal (254) 984-2255. Star Hall is a non-smoking facility.
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LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. Lodge 48, Beyersville holds ladies Bunco night on the second Tuesday of each month. A light meal is served at 6:30 p.m. followed by Bunco games then wrapping up with the distribution of prizes, and eating desserts. Hall is located at 10450 FM 619 - four miles southeast of Taylor. For hall rentals, please call Bonnie Wolf (512) 365-3733. LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are 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) 826-5343 (day).
LODGE 63, SWEET HOME All regular monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the home of President Donald Zabransky in Sweet Home. Social meetings will be held March 15, June 14, and December 6 at the Queen of Peace Parish Hall in Sweet Home, and September 20 at Green Dickson Park in Shiner.
LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.
LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Youth club meetings at 2 p.m. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m.
LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sundays of March and June and on the second Sundays of September and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, unless otherwise notified. Meal served at 1 p.m. and the meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall phone (361) 854-8423.
LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Youth club meetings are the first Saturday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Board of directors meetings are the first Saturday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355. For hall rentals, call Monica McDougall (254) 774-9971; email SPJST80@yahoo.com; or the lodge hall (254) 6572485. 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) 352-4397; 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 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
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Lodge hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston, Texas (the Heights). For reservations, call (713) 8695767. Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., unless otherwise notified. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001. LODGE 89, ROSEBUD For meeting time, date, and location, contact Secretary Patsy Baker (254) 985-2457.
LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are held every three months. The time, date and location of meetings will be posted in the Vestnik. LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, 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, December 13—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) 830-3930; Vice President/FAC Stephen Bliznak (979) 836-9875; Secretary/Treasurer Glenda Weyand (979) 451-3231; or Reporter Leroy Kamas (979) 836-8179.
LODGE 172, PASADENA Thursday, December 31—New Yearʼs Eve: TBA
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) 3863222 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 Note time change: Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at the lodge hall at 7 p.m.
LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Adult lodge meetings are held every other month— February, April, June, August, October, and December. For locations/times, call Lodge President Kathleen Mills (210) 216-2156. The youth club meets every month. Call Youth Club Leader Theresa Haag (830) 625-8262.
LODGE 186, CALDWELL Youth club meetings are on the first Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall unless otherwise announced. Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-7420733095-41002 LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meeting and program are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting, 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. 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) 5379224.
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 Tuesday, December 8—Lodge Christmas Party: at SPJST Home Office. Meal will be catered by Best Quality Meats. Watch for details. 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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