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Humanity
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Day Promotes Partnerships Between Youths and Adults
Lodge 18, Elgin youth, left to right, Brandon Bowen, EJ Anderson, and JB Anderson get ready to award chocolate bunnies to youth at the lodge’s April 3 Easter egg hunt.
10th Annual JOIN HANDS DAY is May 1
Duke Days
At the Lodge 6, Cottonwood Easter party on March 28, President Milton Peterson, left, and Raymond Joe Hromadka find a photo of Raymond hanging on the Cottonwood wall. Raymond Joe was the Lodge 6 duke in 1965.
Spring Green
SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm invites members and friends to check out the facility and participate in the barbecue cookoff on Saturday, April 24. More details on page 13.
Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 Spirit 2010 Updates .............................4 District News........................................7 Lodge Section......................................8
Brotherhood
Connecting youths and adults in neighborhood volunteering is the unique focus of JOIN HANDS DAY, a national day of service scheduled for Saturday, May 1. SPJST lodges and youth clubs across the state will participate in JOIN HANDS DAY by partnering with local community organizations. Sponsored by America’s fraternal benefit societies, JOIN HANDS DAY encourages people to form partnerships across generations to build greater mutual understanding, respect and trust. JOIN HANDS DAY is an opportunity for youths and adults to work side-by-side as they tackle projects and make life better in communities across America. “Many young people have little interaction with adults except their teachers and family members. And many adults know few young people outside their own circle of family and friends,” said SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek. “JOIN HANDS DAY is one way to break down the barriers between the generations, while promoting volunteerism and making a difference in the community.” To create these partnerships, an important goal of JOIN HANDS DAY is for adult groups to invite youth organ-
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Family Reunions................................15 Memoriams ........................................15 Youth Section ....................................16 Czech Culture ....................................19 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22
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State 42 Domino Tournament scenes
izations, and youth groups to invite adult organizations to join them. Youth and adult groups participate together through the entire process, from the planning stages to the actual work; and people of all ages take on important responsibilities for the day. SPJST and other fraternal benefit societies throughout the country serve as community facilitators to help connect individuals and groups, identify neighborhood needs, and assist with community connections to civic leaders and dignitaries. Scheduled annually on the first Saturday in May, JOIN HANDS DAY can provide the first step in changing communication and cooperation in a neighborhood. This one-day event can introduce volunteering to different audiences of all ages and encourage participation together. Getting involved in JOIN HANDS DAY is easy. The key is finding youth or adult partners. SPJST can help. Contact SPJST by calling Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez at (800) 727-7578. For more information about JOIN HANDS DAY, visit the JOIN HANDS DAY Web site at www.joinhandsday.org. —SPJST—
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Lodge 246 Morganʼs Point Fraternalist of the Year honored
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Lodge 25 Ennis member joins Army
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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, 3895 CR 430, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (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/FIVE Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 231-7722 email: hadixon2003@yahoo.com DISTRICTS THREE/FOUR Bobby Gene Davis, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (325) 450-3748 Home: (325) 947-0027 • Office: (325) 657-8400 Email: bgdsr2428@aol.com DISTRICTS 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
Editor’s Note
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Member Discount
La Quinta offers a 10 percent nationwide discount at La Quinta
Inns/Inns and Suites. An SPJST discount is available nationwide for business and leisure travel. When booking a reservation refer to the SPJST account discount program. The SPJST discount can be obtained by calling the hotel direct, using the La Quinta toll free reservation line at (800) 531-5900, or by booking online at www.lq.com using the established SPJST promotional discount code. Police Officer Tim Zurovetz Thanks to Lodge 92, Fort Worth member Alene Kercho for sharing an article that appeared in the March 26, 2010, Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The article was titled “Injury changed life of former Forest Hill police officer” about Tim Zurovetz of Lodge 92, Fort Worth who passed away on March 24, 2010. The article is archived at the Star-Telegram’s website at www.star-telegram.com.
Elgin Egg Hunt SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin Youth Club sponsored a community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 3 at the lodge hall. Many egg-hunting children and camera-toting parents showed up for the event that was coordinated by Lodge 18 Youth Leader Joyce Nelson and Lodge 18 President Ray Nelson. Hats off to Lodge 18 on a successful event! Watch for pictures in next week’s Vestnik.
For Better Mental Health: Do Housework, Gardening or Play a Sport Digging in the dirt has long been known as a way to relax and “let the world go away.” The great thing about working with plants: If it’s
your yard or garden, you can do whatever you want whenever you want and as fast or as slow as you want. Now, researchers at the University College in London say organizing your space (not dishwashing or other routines) for about 20 minutes can have the same stress-busting effect. They found that engaging in a domestic project for just 20 minutes at a time on one to three days a week reduced the odds of psychological distress by 24 percent. Sports activities showed the greatest psychological benefits and the clearest relationship between increased activity time and greater mental well-being. Whether a physical activity is on the tennis court, in the garden, or in the house, it reduces mental distress. Correction A photo on page 18 of last week’s April 7 Vestnik was incorrectly identified. Pictured in the bottom right photo playing the accordion is Buster Pavlicek of Lodge 18, Elgin. The Vestnik regrets the error.
Help Wanted? A woman approached the manager of a large department store. “Excuse me, are you planning on hiring any extra help?” she asked. “I’m sorry, we’re not,” the manager replied politely. “We already have all the staff we need.” “Good,” said the woman. “Then would you mind finding someone to wait on me?” —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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FROM THE SUPREME LODGE VICE PRESIDENT
SPJST Medicare Supplement not available for sale after May 31
Dear Members, For the past few years, SPJST has outsourced a Medicare supplement product through United Teachers Association which underwrites the medicare supplement. We were recently notified that the federal government mandated changed to all Medicare supplement plans that are to be sold with effective dates of June 1, 2010, and beyond. Therefore, SPJST will no longer offer or sell Medicare supplement after May 31, 2010. Any SPJST Medicare Supplement policies sold May 31, 2010, and ear-
lier are guaranteed renewable for life as long as the required premiums are paid. All in-force policies currently with SPJST will remain in-force, and policyholders are not required and will not be forced to buy one of the new “modernized” plans. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please feel free to contact me at (800) 727-7578. Fraternally, Gene McBride, FICF, CFFM Supreme Lodge Vice President —SPJST—
Family Fun and Important Dates
April 17 April 17 April 17
April 18
April 18
April 18 April 18 April 18
April 21 Apr. 20-22 April 24 April 24
April 25 April 25
April 25 May 1 May 1 May 2
May 9 May 10 May 12 May 15
May 21
May 29 May 29 May 31 June 5 June 6 June 6
District Two Youth Leaders Training Lodge 49, Rowena Community Wide Flea Market (4) Lodge 84, Dallas 100th Anniversary Dance: Jodie Mikula Orchestra (3) District One Spring Meeting SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm Lodge 1, Fayetteville Appreciation Day SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm (1) Lodge 38, Kovar Annual Dinner/Auction Fundraiser (1) Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Awards Banquet (7) Lodge 84, Dallas 100th Anniversary Dinner/Program (3) Administrative Professionalʼs Day SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting SPJST Home Office, Temple SPJST Float • Needville Youth Fair Parade (5) SPJST ENC Barbecue Cookoff/Horseshoe/Washer Tournament, SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm District Three Spring Meeting Lodge 180, Burleson District Six Spring Meeting American Legion Hall • Hallettsville Lodge 107, Floresville Appreciation Banquet (7) Join Hands Day Lodge 49, Rowena Annual Farm Sale (4) Lodge 28, East Bernard 50-Year Pin Presentation/Motherʼs Day Observance (6) Lodge 24, Cyclone Motherʼs Day Barbecue (2) Vestnik Deadline to Submit SPJST Graduates Lodge 184, Moulton Fried Chicken Plate Fundraiser (6) SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament Lionʼs Park, Temple Lodge 49, Rowena Hamburger Supper and Game Social (4) SPJST Float • National Polka Festival, Ennis (3) SPJST Kolache Eating Contest, Ennis (3) Memorial Day • SPJST Home Office Closed SPJST Float • Snookfest Parade (1) Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Picnic (2) Lodge 88, Houston 100th Anniversary (5)
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Lodge 80, Holland member responds to newspaper article
The following appeared in print after an interview of an American university Czech opera director (concerning Czech people and a Czech composer in 1866 Europe): . . . The regions of Moravia, Bohemia, and Slovakia were controlled by the Austro-Hungarian government, and everyone spoke German . . . “ . . . first composer of that era to write in Czech, his second language.”
I would like to respond. Some readers will get the impression that Czechs did not speak Czech. Czechs have always spoken Czech. Perhaps forced to speak German in public, they spoke Czech at home behind closed doors. In Europe, during the mid-1800s (and other eras), foreign
governments controlled Czech territories and imposed foreign language upon the Czech people Generally, Czechs spoke foreign language only when forced to do so. Everyone spoke German? Czechs spoke German only when required to do so! His second language? All Czechs considered the Czech language their first language. Foreign rulers considered Czech a second language. Foreign rulers tried to destroy the Czech language. Foreign rulers did not/could not destroy the Czech language. My grandparents and great-grandparents (two sets) were born in Moravia between 1841 and 1870. They arrived in Texas between 1871 and 1903. All of their children could speak Czech but not German. Perhaps the elder had been forced to speak German. Czech was their language. Darwin “Monk” Ivicic Czech-Moravian Descent Lodge 80, Holland —SPJST—
SPJST INTEREST RATES
SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates
Mortgage rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 727-7578.
Commercial Property 6.50% for 1 to 10 years 6.75% for 11 to 15 years Universal Life
Home or Farm Mortgages Universal Life 4.75% for Annualized* 75% Owner Residence Property
5.00% for 1 to 15 years 5.50% for 16 to 20 years 6.00% for 21 to 30 years Farm Property
5.50% for 1 to 10 years 6.00% for 11 to 20 years 85% Owner Residence Property
7.00% for 1 to 30 years
Annuities
Annuity I 5.00% for Annualized*
Annuity II 4.00% for Annualized*
Annuity III 4.00% for Annualized*
Annuity IV 4.00% for Annualized*
* Rates effective 02/01/10 through 4/30/10.
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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L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
Fayetteville Snook Dime Box New Tabor Kovar Bryan Ellinger Gonzales Schulenburg Wheelock La Grange Sealy Brenham Lockhart Warrenton Caldwell Centerville Bryan-College Station Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Luling Bastrop* Trinity*
D IS TRI CT TW O
L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
15 18 20 24 29 47 48 74 80 87 89 155 174 177 182 187 200 237 246 268 270
Buckholts Elgin Granger Cyclone Taylor Seaton Beyersville Lovelady Holland Temple Rosebud Austin Rockdale Academy Falls County Round Rock Bruceville-Eddy West Austin* Morgan’s Point Salado* Marble Falls*
Progress Report • Goal: 2,100 Certificates Issued Through March 31, 2010: 354 Certificates Issued
C e r t i f i c at e s Iss ued
0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 8 0 2 0 5 0 0
C e r t i f i c at e s Iss ued
DIS TRI CT THRE E
L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
5 6 25 35 54 66 84 92 101 130 135 154
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DI ST RI CT O NE
1 9 13 17 38 39 51 57 67 94 106 141 169 171 179 186 188 189 201 234 260 283
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Pilot Point-Tioga Cottonwood Ennis Elk West Waco Dallas Fort Worth Gainesville Dallas Ennis Fort Worth
3 0 -2 6 9 9 3 1 1 3 0 1 0 0 -6 6 0 -1 10 0 0
C e r t i f i c at e s Iss ued
0 8 0 0 7 -4 3 0 0 0 1 1
178 180 183 204 205 206 210 211 216 224 226 244 253 264 267
Longview Burleson Arlington Stephenville Terrell Mexia Fairfield* Palestine* Tyler* Waxahachie* Corsicana* Clarksville* Mineral Wells* Plano* DFW (all members reassigned)
0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 7 0
DI S TRICT FOUR
L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
49 73 76 157 160 207 209 215 219 222 229 230 235 238 242 245 256 257 265 272
Rowena Seymour Wichita Falls Lubbock San Angelo Iowa Park Brownwood* South Plains El Paso Vernon* Abilene Midland Junction* Goldthwaite* Amarillo* Fort Stockton* Denver City* Alpine* Odessa* Del Rio*
D I ST R I C T FI V E
L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
65 81 88 91 139 142 149 156 162 172 175 181 191 196 227 228 231 232 255 262 274
Crosby Needville Houston Crosby Danbury Houston Alvin Baytown Iowa Colony Pasadena Rosenberg Conroe Lufkin Houston-West Onalaska* Cleveland* Angleton* Mid-Houston* Katy Galveston* Nacogdoches*
C e r t i f i c at e s Iss ued
6 2 -3 -1 19 0 0 0 10 0 -1 -2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 -3
C e r t i f i c at e s Iss ued
0 1 3 1 0 1 0 0 -1 4 0 0 -2 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0
D IS TRIC T S IX
L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
4 8 10 23 28 30 32 40 41 63 97 125 143 148 151 153 184 223 240 261 269
C e r t i f i c at e s Is sued
Hallettsville Weimar Shiner Moravia East Bernard Taiton Victoria El Campo-Hillje Port Lavaca Sweet Home Placedo Westhoff Inez El Maton Wharton La Salle Moulton Palacios Bay City Goliad* Rockport*
0 0 0 1 0 0 -4 -3 0 0 2 0 0 6 3 0 1 -1 -1 0 0
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26 79 93 107 117 133 164 185 202 217
239
247
250
251
258 271
C e r t i f i c at e s Is sued
Skidmore Corpus Christi Hobson Floresville Robstown San Antonio Rio Hondo New Braunfels Jourdanton Alice* (all members reassigned) Hondo (all members reassigned) San Marcos (all members reassigned) Harlingen (all members reassigned) Pearsall (all members reassigned) Seguin Laredo
• Denotes lodge has not been chartered. —SPJST—
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SPJST Youth Clubs’ Update
DI ST RI CT ONE Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
1 9 13 17 186
Fayetteville Youth Club Snook Youth Club Dime Box Youth Club New Tabor Youth Club Caldwell Youth Club
DIS TRI CT TW O Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
18 20 24 29 47 48 80 182 187 246
0 0 0 1 6
DI ST RI CT T HRE E Y O U T H C LU B S
0 0 0 2 7 1 0 0 2 2
C e r t s. I s s u e d
Cottonwood Youth Club Ennis Youth Club West Youth Club Dallas Youth Club Fort Worth Youth Club Fort Worth Youth Club Arlington Youth Club Stephenville Youth Club
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
215 229
1 0 4 1 0 0 1 0
88 142 162
D I S TR IC T F IV E Y O U T H C LU B S
D IS TRIC T S IX Y O U T H C LU B S
79 107 185 202
2 0 0
C e r t s. I s s u e d
Hallettsville Youth Club Taiton Youth Club Victoria Youth Club El Campo-Hillje Youth Club El Maton Youth Club
DIS T RI CT S E VE N Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
0 0
C e r t s. I s s u e d
Houston Youth Club Houston Youth Club Iowa Colony Youth Club
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
4 30 32 40 148
C e r t s. I s s u e d
South Plains Youth Club Abilene Youth Club
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
C e r t s. I s s u e d
Elgin Youth Club Granger Youth Club Cyclone Youth Club Taylor Youth Club Seaton Youth Club Beyersville Youth Club Holland Youth Club Falls County Youth Club Round Rock Youth Club Morgan’s Point Youth Club
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
6 25 54 84 92 154 183 204
C e r t s. I s s u e d
DI S TRICT FOUR Y O U T H C LU B S
0 0 0 4 4
C e r t s. I s s u e d
Corpus Christi Youth Club Floresville Youth Club New Braunfels Youth Club Jourdanton Youth Club
13 1 0 2
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Spirit 2010
SPJST Monthly Insurance Report Through March 31, 2010
MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND EARNED PREMIUM
Written $ 537,697.00 753,947.00 2,246,690.00 1,548,134.00 861,543.00 610,000.00 1,961,694.00 685,000.00 $9,204,705.00
Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals
Certs. Written 29 $ 1,792,697.00 76 1,963,879.00 53 5,469,084.00 80 2,911,134.00 47 1,876,636.00 50 1,996,000.00 93 2,484,020.00 10 1,230,000.00 438 $19,723,450.00
Certs. 5 22 19 37 26 12 45 4 170
Issued Earned Prem. $ 457,697.00 $ 8,344.57 715,437.00 73,513.08 2,126,298.00 6,630.21 1,159,242.00 7,567.86 1,313,295.00 9,221.74 370,000.00 4,998.68 1,100,919.00 7,325.32 685,000.00 0 $7,927,888.00 $117,601.46
YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND EARNED PREMIUM
Certs. Issued Earned Prem. 25 $ 1,444,753.00 $ 16,663.41 62 1,530,898.00 100,513.74 45 3,413,271.00 17,829.75 72 2,205,242.00 21,359.27 38 1,556,132.00 16,949.22 35 1,526,000.00 22,404.34 67 1,750,131.00 21,854.66 10 1,220,000.00 0 354 $14,646,427.00 $217,574.39
SPJST records 196 referrals in Spirit 2010 program through March
Through the end of March, the following members made referrals during Spirit 2010 Membership Drive. Lodge Memberʼs Name 0 0 6 24 24 29 29 29 29 40 40 40 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 48 48 48 48 48
Referrals
Tamara Gettys Carolyn Roy Dorothy Kucera Lori Slack Margaret Campbell Elaine Machu Billy Mucha Tammy Miller Irene King Brad Bacak Carmen Kocurek Dee Floyd Bailee Beckendorf Ruth Hanusch Cynthia Hutka Debbie Klinkovsky Katherine Morris Dorothy Stuchly Donica Zabcik Margie Faltesek Diane Naivar Alexis Taylor Alyssa Torres Trent Wuensche
9 1 3 7 2 2 1 1 1 1 14 2 1 3 3 2 10 4 9 1 1 2 1 1
54 79 79 80 80 80 80 88 89 89 97 107 107 151 177 185 200 200 202 202 202 246 246 246 246 246 246 246 258
Tyler Kaluza Almalisa Leal Mark Rebecek Frank Horak Doni Powell Socorro Wolcott Carol Wolf Sherry Miller Lisa Kirby Tammy Martinez Sylvia Bluhm Glen Pruski Lucille Novak David Bucek Linda Johnson Zach Howard Peggy Brewer Margaret Santana Kelly House Regina House Melba Novosad Jesse Mendoza Sue Moore Karen Franklin Jesse Mendoza Ann Paruzinski Marissa Salinas Susan Shofner Chester Jenke
Top Associate Agents Insurance Issued • Earned Premium
Baltazar Nunez, FIC Lodge 219, El Paso District Four Top Producer
State Top Producer Earned Premium
Certs. 7 31 23 40 27 20 66 4 218
March Top Producers State Top Producer Insurance Issued
Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals
Dorothy Pflughaupt Lodge 88, Houston District Five Top Producer
Sales Agents’ March Roll of Honor
1 3 1 4 3 2 1 1 2 9 2 2 1 2 14 1 4 4 2 1 1 4 12 3 4 4 10 18 2
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Congratulations to these sales agents for writing at least one application in March 2010! 66 Johnnie Gaidusek, Jr. 30 Karen Kaspar District One 84 Bessie Petr 32 Renae Pierce 13 Dana Spacek 183 Larry Chapman 32 William Sprigg 171 Carlos Eureste 226 Oda Ruth Martin 40 Sheldon Holub 188 Rhonda Stover 264 Denis Muforsi 40 James Kocurek 189 William Miller, Jr. 97 David Bellanger 234 Boyd Maxwell District Four 97 Yvonne Garrett 49 Beverly Teplicek 148 Gay Thurmond District Two 160 Lydia Talamantez 223 Al Pena 18 Margaret Taylor 160 Sam Tambunga 240 Francisco Ramirez 24 Jason Hoelscher 215 Jo Della Turpen 29 Albin Machu 219 Gilberto Aldaz District Seven 47 Patsy Koslovsky 219 Fred Beck 79 Michael Brysch 80 Frank Horak 219 Hilda Escajeda 79 Armando Diaz 80 Frank Pajestka, Jr. 219 Baltazar Nunez 79 Pete Espinoza 87 Keifer Marshall, Jr. 219 Julio Rangel 79 Roland Fuentez 219 Arnulfo Rivera 155 Emma Garza 79 Javier Mora 238 Kim Wesson 155 Doris Plagens 79 Crystal Pantoja 265 Carl Carson 182 Johna Beckendorf 79 Armando Perez 187 Rubie Volek 79 Mary Rodriguez District Five 246 Brandon Bruton 79 Jerry Sijansky 81 Bradley Stavinoha 246 Charlie Herendon 88 Helen Hegwood 79 Eva Vasquez 246 David Nauert 88 Dorothy Pflughaupt 133 Maria Bazan 246 Michael Seiler 88 Larry W. Pflughaupt 133 Maria Dean 172 Toni McLin-Coleman 133 Jose Marchan District Three 196 Naomi Jauregui 6 Johnnie Krizan 255 Barbara Williams-Rash 133 Jesse Martinez 133 Victor Ramirez 6 Ruth Krizan 255 Cecil Roberts 133 Miguel Rodriguez, Jr. 54 Freddie Kaluza 133 Betsabe Rostro 54 Janice Kaluza District Six 54 Carol Reed 30 Carolina Covarrubia 202 Eduardo Delgadillo 258 Colleen Jenke 66 Ruby Clayborne 30 Sandra Espericueta
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Production Persistency Professionals - March Honor Roll Congratulations to these agents for achieving at least 90 percent persistency from March 1, 2008 to March 31, 2010. Lodge number is listed first.
1 9 13 13 13 17 38 38 67 106 141 171 171 171 171 171 179 186 186 188 188 188 189 189 189 189
18 18 18 20 20 20 24 24 29 29 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 48 80 80 80 80 87 87 87 87 87 87 89 155 155 177 177 182 187 200
District One Ronald Pflughaupt Stacey Eldridge Mildred Horak Dorothy Rackel, FIC Dana Spacek Susan Skrabanek Johnnie Janak Heather Wilhelm Adrienne Kobza Clarence Matula Melissa Schram Kenneth Schawe Clint Roberts Bill Cleveland Emily Plant Carrie Staton Ricky Weyand John Cannon Victor Mendez Rhonda Stover Sharon Carrigan Susan Corn Charles Munday, FIC Michael Williams William Miller, Jr. Pamela Vestal
District Two Evelyn Gustafson Dolores Greinert Betty Gaskamp Norma Cavanaugh Rita Marburger Irene Santiago Jason Hoelscher Paulino Castillo Albin Machu, CFFM Tammy Whatley Frank Klinkovsky, FIC Dolores Skrabanek, FIC David Coufal David Pechal Jaclyn Zabcik Lisa Mills Patsy Koslovsky Bobby Wuensche Frank Pajestka, Jr. Vicki Benner Slye Janet Lyon, FIC Frank Horak Carol Velasquez Christina Flores Andrew Henry Troy Frick Keifer Marshall, Jr. John Troy Tammy Martinez Doris Plagens Jesus Espinoza Linda Johnson Mary Lou Dusek Johna Beckendorf Rubie Volek, FIC Dan Ferguson
200 246 246 246 246 246
5 5 6 6 25 25 25 54 54 54 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 84 84 84 92 92 92 130 135 154 154 178 178 183 183 183 183 204 204 205 206 210 226 264
49 49 49 49 49 49 49 76 76 157 160 160 160 160
Corinne Popelka Charlie Herendon Roger Price James Hutto Brandon Bruton David Nauert, FIC
District Three Dean Carender Kenneth Dolezalek Donald Cernosek Ruth Krizan Kay Lynn Kovar, FIC Linda Jurik Margaret Krajca Freddie Kaluza Janice Kaluza Carol Reed Randolph Dillard, Sr. Larry Matula Maria Teresa Vasquez-Mendoza Sammy Tull Christina Lanzer John Kocian Justin Gaidusek Christopher Olivarri Johnnie Gaidusek, Jr. Ben Jarma, FIC Bessie Petr Rosa Alaniz Bob Tacker Joy Roberts Thomas Brown John Vrla Larry Laznovsky Joseph Steinman Sheri Humphreys Vicki Ballard Larry Quinn Daniel Roznovsky, FIC Rhonda Steelman Eugene Havran Raymond McCoy Joyce Russell, FIC Philip McBee, FICF, CFFM Charles Freeman David Cooper Jack Patterson Oda Ruth Martin Thaddeus Osigwe District Four Billy Rollwitz, FIC, CFFM Sylvia Rollwitz, FIC Loretta Schaefer Jimmy Jones Thomas Kirkpatrick Beverly Teplicek Lisa Galvan William Waddle Beth Calhoun Lee Meurer Leonard Jansa, FIC Martha Broz, FIC James Baker Sam Tambunga
207 215 215 215 219 219 219 219 219 219 229 230 238 265 265 272
65 81 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 139 196 196 255 255 255
4 4 8 10 28 30 30 30 30 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 40 40 63 97 97 97 125 143 148 148 151 151
Joyce Kotulek Johnie Turpen Janeece Williams Jo Della Turpen Ana Ahumada Alejandro Rivas Julio Rangel Erika Castano Jesus Alvarado Fred Beck Mark Smith Jimmy Slatton Kimberly Wesson Cristina Bowen Carl Carson Taide Blas
District Five Willie Janik Jane Orchard Edna Wehring, FIC Larry W. Pflughaupt, FIC Carolyn Filipp Beseda, FIC Vincent Hegwood, FIC Fred Buri, FIC Ana Latigo Patrick Crossman Victor M. Medina Ana Rivera Mildred Holeman Helen Filipp Michael J. Moore Jefferey Barcak, FIC Delisle Doherty Cecil Roberts Linda Williams
District Six Joseph Siptak, FIC Shirley Kalmus Joann Jares, FIC Sharon Price Glenn Kaminsky, FIC Leroy Kaspar, FIC Margaret Kulcak Judy Peter Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM Renae Pierce William Sprigg, FIC Mike Ahlstrom, FIC, CFFM Mary Tijerina Raymond Rosas Mary Monclova Robert Solis, Jr. Ardis Bacak, FIC Crystal Bacak, FIC Donna Zabransky Lanail Olsovsky David Bellanger Yvonne Garrett, FIC Catt Wolf Otto Mozisek, Jr. Gay Thurmond, FIC Chris Zielonka Charles Bucek, FIC Ray Pilgrim, FIC
151 153 184
79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 107 107 133 133 133 133 133 133 133 133 164 202 202 202 247 258 258 271 271
Gerald Macha, FIC Jerome Hlavaty, FIC Maynard Wagner District Seven Jerry Sijansky, FIC Delma Martinez Rosie Rodela Analiese Watson Mary Rodriguez Lance Morck Michael Brysch Eva Vasquez Robert Bayer, FIC Ronald G. Thuney Jarolyn Popp, FIC Rita Duque Victor M. Ramirez Rodolfo Lopez John M. Torres Jesse Martinez Betsabe Rostro Magali Wilford Louis Krupala Chester Gail Lee Juan M. Perez Eduardo Delgadillo Dominga Esquivel Chester Jenke, FICF Colleen Jenke Adalberto Canales Patrick Whitman
Almalisa Leal
Spirit 2010 Monthly Prize Drawing Winner - March
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi District Seven $25 Wal-Mart Gift Card
Home Office Recruiter of the Month March 2010
Assistant to the Financial Secretary Lodge 177, Academy 7 Recruits
Linda Johnson
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March Consistency Club
Minimum of two certificates issued each month in February and March.
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District Three. Denis Muforsi (2) - Lodge 264, Plano. District Six. Carolina Covarrubia - Lodge 30, Taiton; Francisco Ramirez, CFFM - Lodge 240, Bay City. District Seven. Eva Vasquez - Lodge 79, Corpus Christi.
District Lodges of the Month Lodge must have at least four certificates issued during month. Number in ( ) is certificates issued.
District Two—Lodge 29, Taylor (4) Lodge 47, Seaton (4) Lodge 246, Morganʼs Point (4) District Three—Lodge 54, West (5) Lodge 264, Plano (5) District Four—Lodge 160, San Angelo (17) District Five—Lodge 172, Pasadena (9) District Seven—Lodge 79, Corpus Christi (24)
District Three Spring Meeting April 25
The District Three Spring Meeting is Sunday, April 25, 2010, at SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson hall. The meal will be catered. We are needing to get a count of members who will be attending the meeting. Please call me at
Districts Six, Seven agent CE classes
Dear Districts Six and Seven Sales Agents, Continuing education classes have been scheduled for the first half of the year. They are: Saturday, April 17 for the District Seven area at Lodge 79, Corpus Christi, 5502 Kostoryz Road in Corpus Christi. Saturday, May 22 for the District Six area at Lodge 32, Victoria, located at 3502 North Laurent in Victoria. Saturday, June 5 for the District Seven area at Lodge 107, Floresville, 1156 FM 1303 near Floresville. These are the only classes scheduled
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(817) 731-2580 with the number attending. If there is no answer, please leave a message. The deadline to RSVP is this Friday, April 16. Please call today. Thank you for your assistance, and we look forward to seeing you on April 25 at the spring meeting in Burleson. Fraternally, Mary Steinman, Treasurer —SPJST—
in Districts Six and Seven for the first half of the year for CE credit hours. Classes will begin at 9 a.m. and end at approximately 6 p.m. A light luncheon will be provided. Agents completing one of these classes will receive eight hours of CE credit. There is a charge of $10 to cover the cost that must be passed on to Texas Department of Insurance through the continuing education provider. Everyone is asked to please RSVP to (979) 3321616 (for which class they will attend. If I do not have six or more to respond, I may not hold that particular class. Fraternally, Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM State Field Representative —SPJST—
District One Spring Meeting this Sunday, April 18 at Cooper Farm
Dear District One Members, The District One Spring Meeting will be held on Sunday, April 18, 2010, at the SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm, located at 2001 Waldeck Road in Ledbetter, Texas, with registration beginning at 1:30 p.m. We hope you can attend to be informed about the things happening in SPJST and District One.
We always like to see you get involved in our fraternal programs and be a part of promoting our youth and the fraternal programs which SPJST is involved in. This is our annual meeting where we plan for the things to come for the year. Seeing the ENC at Cooper Farm and all that has been done to get ready for the upcoming camping season is a
1:30 p.m. — Registration Begins 2 p.m. — Meeting Convenes Call to Order...........................................................District President Randy Gaas Pledge of Allegiance State Queen Grace Dusek Moment of Silence for Departed Members Welcome......................................Lodge 1, Fayetteville President Sharon Fritsch Introduction of Guests........................................................................Randy Gaas Appointment of Auditing Committee ................................................Randy Gaas
Roll Call of District Officers, Lodges...................District Secretary Ray Ann Ford Minutes of 2009 Meeting................................................................Ray Ann Ford Correspondence...............................................................................Ray Ann Ford Financial Report ...........................................District Treasurer Ann Schoeneman Recognition of 50- and 75-Year and Age 96 Members.............Susan Skrabanek Supreme Lodge Officer Report...........SL Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska District Youth Counselor Report.......................................DYC Susan Skrabanek District Director’s Report...........................................................Donnie Victorick State Field Representative Report............................................SFR Hiram Dixon District FAC Report..................................................................DFAC Linda Gaas Standing Committee Reports Publication..................................................................................Floyd Kostelka Finance......................................................................................Thomas Cannon
good reason for you to attend. We want to show you what the ENC is going to have for not only the youth but for adults as well beginning this summer. There will be a hayride tour for those interested beginning at 1 p.m. and following the meeting, so all of you can get a look at a great facility. There will be activities for the youth in the form of horseshoes, wash-
ers, volleyball, an Easter egg decorating contest, and a hayride for all to enjoy. The youth will also be meeting. Please make plans to attend. Join us for fun and fellowship as well as business. Fraternally, Donnie Victorick District One Director —SPJST—
Insurance..................................................................................Susan Skrabanek By-Law..........................................................................................Richard Ford Lodge Incentive Award Recognition............Leonard Mikeska/Donnie Victorick Recognition of District Fraternalist Nominees....................................Linda Gaas Recognition of State Fraternalist of the Year.............................Donnie Victorick Recognition of Sales Agents......................................................Donnie Victorick Auditing Committee Report Old Business New Business Select Date/Location for District Fall Fun Day Select Date/Host Lodge for 2011 Spring Meeting Nomination and Election of District Officers Installation of Officers Recess for General Discussion and Reports of 501(c)(3) Organizations Education and Nature Center Report................................................Randy Gaas, Ronnie Pflughaupt, Susan Skrabanek Czech Heritage Museum Report..............................................Darlene Brinkman Rest Home Report......................................................................Donnie Victorick Reconvene Announcements and Adjournment Meal provided by Lodge 1, Fayetteville —SPJST—
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District Six Spring Meeting
Dear District Six Members, The District Six Spring Meeting will be Sunday, April 25, 2010, at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville, Texas. Lodge 4, Hallettsville will be hosting the event with registration starting at 11 a.m. A delicious meal catered by Kolacny BBQ and Catering will be
Hosted by Lodge 4, Hallettsville • Sunday, April 25, 2010 American Legion Hall • 107 East Park • Hallettsville, Texas served at 12 noon. The District Six business meeting will begin immediately following. All lodges attending are asked to bring a dessert and a door prize. The audit and nominating committees will meet at 10:30 a.m. The youth members will have prize booths and an egg decorating contest. Reports will be
10:30 a.m. – Audit and Nominating Committees Meet 11 a.m. – Registration Begins 12 noon – Meal by Kolacny BBQ and Catering Lodges are asked to bring desserts and door prize.
The business meeting will begin immediately following the meal.
Call to Order ..........................................................................President Joe Siptak Posting of Colors..............................................Lodge 148, El Maton Youth Club Memorial Service ...........................................First Vice President Annie Vahalik Welcome..............................Hosting Lodge 4, Hallettsville, President Joe Siptak Response and Introduction of Guests........Second Vice President/FAC Helen Zabransky Roll Call of Officers, Lodges and Standing Committees, Minutes...........................Secretary Wanda Dorotik Treasurer’s Report...............................................................Treasurer A. J. Kelner Youth Report and Program........................................................DYC Lisa Bubela Standing Committee and Special Reports: By-Law...............................................................................................Joe Siptak Publication.....................................................................................Helen Kelner Finance.....................................................................................Glenn Kaminsky
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Lodge 1 Fayetteville invites members to Cooper Farm
Dear Members, All Lodge 1, Fayetteville members are invited to an appreciation day on Sunday, April 18, 2010, to be held in conjunction with the District One Spring Meeting at SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm.
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
The afternoon schedule is:
1:30 to 2 p.m. - Registration 2 p.m. - District One Meeting 4:30 to 5 p.m. - Social 5 p.m. - Meal
Each Lodge 1 member is asked to bring an appetizer and/or dessert to be served with barbecue sandwiches. A decorated egg (kraslice) contest will be held for the youth. Each youth must have his/her egg registered by the time listed on the schedule.
given by the standing committees and special reports will be given from the Czech Heritage Museum, SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC), S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes, SPJST Cemetery, State Field Representative, District Six Director, and Supreme Lodge. The American Legion Hall is located at 107 East Park in Hallettsville.
All District Six members are encouraged to bring their families and participate in this important and informative district business meeting and spring social. Fraternally, Wanda Dorotik District Six Secretary —SPJST—
Come and see what improvements have been made at the ENC at Cooper Farm since your last visit. Cooper Farm is located at 2001 Waldeck Road in Ledbetter. Fraternally, Sharon Fritsch, President —SPJST—
Hero pins to the members. The only person present with a birthday in January, February, or March was Margaret Smotek. Sunshine Chairman Margaret Smotek reported on monthly bingo at Stevens Convalescent Center and that in-room visits will be made to Hallettsville Rehab. Youth Leader Shirley Kalmus reported on youth club activities and that trash would be picked up on our Adopt-a-Highway section after the meeting. She also presented Jonathan Vahalik a certificate for participating in the Camp Tee-shirt Design Contest. Final plans were made for the District Six Spring Meeting to be hosted by our lodge on Sunday, April 25 at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville. It was decided to have the April meeting at the district meeting. Also, it was voted to meet Sunday, May 9 at 3 p.m. instead of the usual time. The members voted to contribute $100 to the Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden project. The meeting adjourned followed by lunch. Everyone enjoyed playing bingo led by FAC Annie.
Insurance....................................................................................Jerome Hlavaty Library, Archives and Museum ...................................................Philip Vahalik Education and Nature Center..........................................................Lisa Bubela Rest Home Director.....................................................................Charles Bucek Cemetery Report............................................................................David Bucek State Field Representative............................................................Karen Kaspar District Six Director Report/Activities Report .....................Michael Ahlstrom Supreme Lodge Report...........................Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska Awards and Special Presentations: Recognition of 50- and 75-year members, Age 96 Honorees Fraternalists of the Year Lodge Incentive Awards Old Business New Business Announcements Report of Audit Committee Report of Nominating Committee and Election of Officers Installation of Officers Fall District Meeting Information Adjournment —SPJST—
Lodge 4 Hallettsville to host district meeting
Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville met on Sunday, March 4, 2010, at the Legion Tap Room at 2 p.m. Vice President Annie Vahalik opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary-Treasurer Helen Zabransky read the minutes to the last meeting and gave the financial report. Correspondence was read. FAC Annie Vahalik reported on SPJST activities from the FAC newsletter. She also gave Every Day
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Door prize winners were Lillie Balusek, Vicky Zak, and Patsy Zabransky. We hope to see you at the District Six Spring Meeting in Hallettsville on April 25. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 6 Cottonwood plans annual picnic
SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood is planning its 113th annual picnic on Sunday, July 18, 2010, at the lodge hall, located three miles east of West, Texas, just south of FM Road 2114. A delicious fried chicken and sausage meal with all the trimmings will be served beginning at 11 a.m. Take-out and large plates will be $7, and small plates will be $5. Take-out
plates will be sold behind the hall. Games and an auction start at 12:30 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Mark your calendars now! Fraternally, Milton Peterson, President —SPJST—
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Lodge 18, Elgin Easter egg hunt a huge success
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On Saturday, April 3, 2010, SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin Youth Club sponsored an Easter egg hunt. There was a great crowd. The Home Office was there with the SPJST Float. State Field Representative Hiram Dixon also brought many items to give away, especially the reading flashlights. They were a great hit. There were door prizes to be won.
Scenes from SPJST State 42 Domino Tournament
On Saturday, April 3, 2010, members and non-members gathered in Corpus Christi, Texas, to participate in the SPJST State 42 Domino Tournament hosted by Lodge 79, Corpus Christi. The fellowship and fraternalism among the players were great. The first place team won by winning 10 games and losing four games. Second, third, and fourth place teams each won eight games and lost six games. Second, third, and fourth
Saturday, April 3, 2010 • SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi
place tie breakers were determined by total points scored. Prizes were awarded to:
1st — Bob Bayer and Thomas Novak 10 games with 104 points 2nd — Polly Bayer and Lucille Novak 8 games with 83 points 3rd — Rick Elzner and Russell Pesek 8 games with 76 points 4th — James House and Glen Pruski 8 games with 67 points
Thanks to Lodge 79, Corpus Christi for hosting the tournament. The members did an outstanding job preparing for the tournament. Thanks to the kitchen crew for serving coffee, homemade kolaches, and a delicious Czech meal which consisted of pork loin, sauerkraut, potatoes, green beans, and desserts. President Mark Rebecek surprised State FAC Chester Jenke with a red velvet birthday cake which was enjoyed by all in addition
to the other desserts. We would like to thank all the players who participated in the tournament. It all ended in a fraternal way. Thanks to President Mark Rebecek and all the members of Lodge 79 who worked behind the scenes to make the tournament a success. Fraternally, Chester Jenke, FICF State FAC —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to tournament winners! Seated, left to right, first place - Bob Bayer and Thomas Novak and second place - Lucille Novak and Polly Bayer, all of Lodge 107, Floresville. Back: Third place - Rick Elzner and Russell Pesek, both of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi, and fourth place - James House of Lodge 202, Jourdanton and
Glen Pruski of Lodge 107, Floresville. CENTER PHOTO: Thanks to the kitchen crew. Front, left to right, Brock Donnell, Gerilyn Donnell, and Virginia Rebecek. Back: Jerry Sijansky, Larry Elzner, and Jill Sijansky. RIGHT PHOTO: Participants, left to right, Glen Pruski, Bob Bayer, James House, and Thomas Novak.
LEFT PHOTO: Participants, left to right, Russell Pesek, Ron Janota, Rick Elzner, and Kelly Janota. CENTER PHOTO: Left to right, Polly Bayer,
Don Wesley, Lucille Novak, and Don Wesley, Jr. RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right, Dorothy McCoy, Mark Rebecek, Diane Mitchan, and James Elzner.
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Scenes from Lodge 6, Cottonwood Easter Party Sunday, March 28, 2010 • SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood
LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to 50-year member Lillie Hromadka, front, of Lodge 6, Cottonwood. She is pictured with, left to right, Lodge 6 President Milton Peterson, her son Raymond Joe Hromadka, her husband Raymond Hromadka, Sr., her daughter Lil Mynar, and District Three Director Johnnie Krizan. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 6 Youth Club members present an Easter program. RIGHT PHOTO: Youth line up to hunt Easter eggs. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Thanks to the outside cooks. They are, left
to right, Matthew Peterson, Marshall Peterson, Selby Holder, Robert Lenart, Kenneth Peterson, and Michael Sonnenberg. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Thanks to the inside cooks. They are, front, left to right, Georgie Soukup, Mary Nekar, and Irene Peterson. Back: Kim Seith, Terry Hykel, Don Urbanovsky, and Bobby Hykel. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right are Cindy and Joe Krizan, Jodie Krizan, Hannah Cabrera, Amy Simmons, and Haleigh Simmons.
LEFT PHOTO: Dominos time for, left to right, Joe Dvorsky, Ray Perez, Al Soukup, and Henry Blahuta. PHOTO 2: Joe Gieger and Dorothy Dvorsky. PHOTO 3: Left to right are Della Allen, Lucille Sulak, Arnold Kasberg, and Evelyn Bezdek. RIGHT PHOTO: Jerry and Dorothy Kucera, Milton
Peterson, and Pam Urbanovsky. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are Aubrey Uptmor, Jerelene Lenart, and George Straten. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Bobby, left, and Terry Hykel prepare the sausage. RIGHT PHOTO: Barbara Hykel with Robert Hussel and wife Doris.
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Youth Leader Joyce Nelson and the youth did a great job. If you missed the hunt, you missed a great time. We want to thank the following businesses who helped: Elgin Hardware, Flower Connection, Southside Market, Mogonye Hardware, Bloomers Nursery, Elgin General Store, 3H Cattle Company, Dorothy’s Jewelry, Meyers, Morelia, Frontier Bank, and First National Bank. I hope I didn’t miss anyone. This reporter missed the March meeting so the usual report is missing.
Things work the best for those who make the best of the ways things work out. Irene Vrabel, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone plans Motherʼs Day barbecue
Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 24, Cyclone invites all to celebrate Mother’s Day at Flag Hall in Cyclone on Sunday, May 9! Remember Mom this year by taking her out for a delicious lunch. A barbecue lunch with all the trimmings will be available for dine in or take out for $8 per plate. We will also have a homemade food booth, and the youth club will
Happy Birthday, John Engelke!
Happy birthday to Lodge 66, Waco member John Engelke. He was recognized at the lodge’s March meeting.
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have a prize drawing for a quilt that was handmade and donated by Lodge 24 member Doris Svoboda. Thanks, Mrs. Svoboda! We look forward to seeing you on Mother’s Day! Fraternally, Margaret Mikeska, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard meets April 25
Dear Members, Lodge Karel Jonas will not hold its monthly meeting on the second Sunday, but will hold it in conjunction with the District Six Spring Meeting in Hallettsville on the 25th of April. Those members who wish to partake in the meeting will have to travel to Hallettsville. To the faithful: I will either see you in Hallettsville or at the May Lodge 28 meeting, and this writer remains faithfully yours . . . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, FIC President —SPJST—
Lodge 38, Kovar dinner, country auction this Sunday
Everyone is invited to SPJST Lodge 38, Kovar’s dinner and country auction this Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Kovar SPJST Hall in Kovar, Texas. Dinner begins at 11:30 a.m. and will include fried chicken, stew, and all the trimmings. Plates will be served cafeteria-style. To-go plates will also be available. Plates are $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12 years. Food will be sold while supplies last. The auction begins 1 p.m. We will also have a cake wheel. The event is a fundraiser for the maintenance of the hall. Please come out and support this event. We look forward to seeing you there! Fraternally, Donna Zimmerhanzel FAC/Treasurer —SPJST—
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100 Percent SPJST Families
We are proud of our loyal members who have been part of SPJST for many generations. We are seeking to recognize 100 Percent SPJST Families with photos to be published in the Vestnik. Everyone in the photo must be an SPJST member. Families will be categorized as: One Generation - Just Starting Two Generations - Moving on Up Three Generations - Making the Leap Four Generations - Reaching New Heights Five Generations - The Ultimate Goal All five generation families will be published on the front page in future Vestnik issues. Mail your photo with names of individuals and lodge number(s) to: SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503-0100
Lodge 49, Rowena Lodge 66, Waco plans May 1 farm reports on equipment auction March meeting Or email photo and names to melaniez@vvm.com Individuals must be living at time of submission.
The annual community farm equipment consignment auction sale will be held in Rowena at the SPJST Lodge 49 ahll grounds on May 1, 2010. All farm consignments are welcome. Please call Billy Rollwitz (325) 442-3038; or (325) 277-5362. The lodge will sell barbecue burgers at lunch. —SPJST—
The meeting was called to order by President John Engelke at Linden Hall in Elm Mott on March 14, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. with all officers present. There were 19 members present and three guests at the meeting today— Nora Lee Zavodny, Edward Vorderkunz, and District Three Director Johnnie Krizan.
Lodge 88, Houston to publish 100th Anniversary Souvenir Program
Dear Friends of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, SPJST Lodge 88, Houston will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sunday, June 6, 2010. To commemorate the day, we are putting together a souvenir program book, and we invite you to place an advertisement in the book. The ads will be printed in black and white, and the deadline is May 10. Pricing is: Full (8.5” by 11”) Page Ad—$100 Half Page Ad—$60 Quarter Page Ad—$40 Business Card Size Ad—$20
If you need additional information and have any questions, please call President Pat Bruce at (281) 6353534. Camera-ready ads and checks made payable to SPJST Lodge 88 can be mailed to: SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Attn: President Pat Bruce 1435 Beall Street Houston, Texas 77008
We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your support, SPJST Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—
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The flag was presented, and members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and motto. Secretary Sister Dana McAdams read the minutes of the February 21, 2010, meeting, and they were approved as read. Sister Dana McAdams read a letter from Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride stating that Lodge 66 has a new salesperson —Jesusita Ochoa. We welcome her to our lodge. Sister Dorothy Veselka received an acknowledgement of sympathy from the Bonnie Pruitt family. Sister Darlene Engelke read a letter from District Three Director Johnnie Krizan concerning Czech Heritage Museum in sponsoring a performance of a Czech language opera “The Bartered Bride.” Donations from lodges would be appreciated. Brother Krizan also invited members to Lodge 6, Cottonwood on March 28 to its Easter celebration. President John Engelke read a letter from Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek concerning the Killeen shooting in November 2009. A memorial garden is being considered to be erected in Killeen somewhere. He thanked Lodge 66 for its donation to the Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden. Chairman of the Board Brother
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Congratulations, Wayne Orange! State Fraternalist Honorable Mention
Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point recognized its 2009 Fraternalist of the Year Wayne Orange, center, on April 5, 2010. Wayne was the first runnerup State Fraternalist of the Year. Presenting his certificate, medal, and boutonniere were Lodge 246 Second Vice President Sue Moore and President James Lee, III.
George Pauling reported that Linden Hall was broken into the week of March 8 to 13. Thanks to John and Diana Engelke for fixing the broken doors. There is still no word on the sale of the hall. President Engelke thanked members who brought sandwiches, dips,
Lodge 92, Fort Worth: Joyce and Frank’s 30 Years of Dedication
Congratulations to Frank and music became the Friday dance in Joyce Tesar as managers of National February 1982 and continues today. Hall. Country and In January western music 1980, the Trustee was introduced Board interon the third Friviewed Frank and day and the first Joyce. Joyce has Sunday of the been working at month. Polka the hall since dances are held 1979. In March several times a 1980, they were year. hired on a trial Being a membasis for three ber of the Ladies months. The three Circle, Joyce is months trial bethe bingo caller came 30 years. once a month at Their duties the meeting. She include cleaning, has the coffee upkeep, rentals, and tea prepared decorating for all for the ladies. occasions, hiring Congratuthe bands, signlations, Frank Joyce and Frank Tesar ing contracts, and and Joyce! From Your security for all. Family and Friends Polka was the type of regular —SPJST— dances on Saturday night. Ballroom
chips, and desserts for today’s meeting. FAC Sister Mary Alice Langlotz gave her report. She read the monthly letter from State FAC Chester Jenke. A reminder of the District Three Spring Meeting on April 25 at Lodge 180, Burleson; the State 42 Domino Tournament at Lodge 79, Corpus Christi; Join Hands Day on May 1; and the State Horseshoe Tournament on May 15 at Lions Park in Temple. Sister Dorothy Veselka of the Cheer and Condolence Committee reported that she sent a get well card to Joe Provazek who had knee surgery. She also congratulated Brother Jodie and Sister Dana McAdams on their 29th wedding anniversary on March 2. Brother Louie Veselka reported that there were no grievances. Bookkeeper Sister Diana Engelke gave the bookkeeping report. Sister Darlene Engelke reported that there were no new members written. Transferred from Lodge 66 to Lodge 6 was Leona Kadlubar. District Three Director Brother Johnnie Krizan spoke at today’s meeting. He thanked the membership for inviting him to Lodge 66’s Christmas party. He said that he was glad to have spent the whole day with us at Linden Hall at Christmas. He congratulated Jodie McAdams for being selected Fraternalist of the Year at Lodge 66. Thanks to you, Brother Johnnie, for all your interesting input of the lodge matters. President Engelke reported that at the May 16 meeting, Mother’s Day
and Father’s Day will be combined, and 50-year pins will be awarded. He also reported that the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive ends March 31. Lodge 66 will make a monetary donation to the fund as well as the Gladys Yates Memorial Fund. Lodge 66 will also make a donation to the West Junior High Historians Czech Heritage Museum for the presentation of the Czech opera The Bartered Bride. March birthday celebrant present was John Engelke. The 100 percent fund winner was also John Engelke. Door prize winner was Irene Mueller. Thanks to District Three Director Johnnie Krizan for bringing gifts from the Home Office for the door prizes. Winners were: clock - Dorothy Gerlich; cap - Louie Veselka; rain gauge George Pauling; notebook pad - Darlene Engelke; message box - Gene Gerlich; money mug - Debbie Galler; money mug - Bernice Pankonien; handbag - Mary Alice Langlotz. Next Meeting—April 18 The next board of directors and lodge meetings will be held on Sunday, April 18 at 2 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST—
Happy Birthday, Joe Motl!
Happy birthday to Lodge 155, Austin President Joe Motl who will celebrate his special day on April 27!
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Lodge 76 Wichita Falls to join hands
Lodge 76, Wichita Falls met at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2010, for its first quarterly meeting. The meeting was held at First Baptist Church of Lakeside City. A delicious lunch was furnished by the lodge and served at the beginning of the meeting. President Mary Jane Michna called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Guests were welcomed. Mary Ann Cook read the minutes from the December 13, 2009, meeting. The minutes were approved as read. She also gave the financial report on the checking account at First National Bank and the annuity at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. The report was approved as read. All correspondence was read. Join Hands Day will be observed on May 1. A motion was made to assist ARC (Association of Retarded Citizens). Refreshments will be furnished by the lodge. Aileen Pokorny handed out fraternal acts and hours forms for members to complete. Beverly Cuba brought a basket filled with beautifully-wrapped gifts for door prizes. Each person present received a door prize.
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The June 2010 meeting will be held at the church. The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m. Fraternally, Lodge 76, Wichita Falls Officers —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas 100th anniversary this weekend
SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas will celebrate its 100th anniversary, and you’re invited to be a part of the special occasion! This Saturday, April 17, 2010, the Jodie Mikula Band will kick off a dance from 7:30 until 11:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. Our famous grilled hamburgers, klobase sandwiches, and nachos will be available so come hungry! And, on Sunday, the 18th, doors will open at 11 a.m. Lodge 84’s Bessie Petr will cater a traditional Czech dinner including pork roast, dumplings, gravy, green beans, and sauerkraut. Cost is $12 for adults and $7 for children, ages 12 and under. After dinner, there will be guest speakers, Czech music, and the children’s program. Be sure to stay for the cake and punch reception in the afternoon. We look forward to seeing you all this weekend at Lodge 84, Dallas, located at 2625 Floyd Street in Dallas. Come and celebrate the past 100 years
of Lodge 84’s proud history and heritage. For more information, please call me (469) 951-7396 or email mothertucker412@yahoo.com. Fraternally, Kelly (Sims) Tucker —SPJST—
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Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek and State Youth Director John Hoelscher, who will speak on the SPJST Education and Nature Center. All members of SPJST are welcome to attend. You may bring a guest to see if he/she would be interested in joining SPJST. Our goal this year is 15 new members and five new youth. Please bring referrals with you and help us with our goal. We will have a prize drawing for referrals. To RSVP, please call Oscar Korus (830) 391-4160; Wendy Pruski (210) 535- 4915; or Bob Bayer (830) 3939073 to let us know if you and your family will be attending. We must know by April 20 so we can prepare for you. Come check out the improvements we have made to our lodge hall. We now have air conditioning, and it feels great. Fraternally, Officers of Lodge 107, Floresville —SPJST—
Lodge 107 Floresville plans April 25 banquet
Dear Members, We will honor our 50-year members, new members, volunteers, and sales agents on Sunday April 25, 2010, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville hall. You and your family are invited. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. The lodge will provide the meal, and each family is asked to bring a dessert. Our guest speakers will be SPJST
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Happy Birthday, Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Members!
Benefitting SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm !
At its April meeting, Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point recognized recent birthday celebrants. They are, left to right, Wayne Orange, James Lee, III, Sue Moore, Jessica Fernandez, and Trish Konkler. Happy birthday!
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Lodge 157 Lubbock meets this Sunday
Lodge 157, Lubbock will meet this Sunday, April 18, 2010, at 1 p.m. at the home of Jerome and Cyndy Kristinek, located at 2512 Mesa Road in Lubbock. Please plan to attend so that we can make plans for our Join Hands Day activity. Please call (806) 763-7245 if you have any questions. Please bring pantry items for the Ronald McDonald House. Suggestions are granola bars, fruit or pudding cups, canned or dried soups, crackers, meals that don’t need refrigeration, popcorn, juice boxes, pop tarts, etc. It can basically be anything that does not require refrigeration or take up much preparation time. Fraternally, Cyndy Kristinek Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 160 San Angelo meets April 15
SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo is hosting its quarterly meeting on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. at the Zentners Daughter Steak House. It will be Dutch treat. We will be discussing a project for Join Hands Day, The Fourth of July parade and much more. We would like to encourage all of our members to attend. I hope to see you there. Submitted by, Brenda Holik, FAC —SPJST—
Lodge 201 BleiblervilleNelsonville meets April 25
Attention Members, SPJST Lodge 201, BleiblervilleNelsonville will meet Sunday, April 25 at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall. For questions, call (979) 865-2616. Lillie Shupak, Secretary —SPJST—
SPJST ENC sets April 24 barbecue cook-off
SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm in Waldeck, Texas, invites everyone to a horseshoe and washer tournament and barbecue cook-off on Saturday, April 24, 2010,
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at Cooper Farm. Cook-off categories are beef brisket (10-pound minimum), pork ribs, chicken (two minimum), and beans (two-pound minimum). Check-in is Friday, April 23 between 6 and 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 24 until 9 a.m. Judging times are: Chili - 12 noon Beans - 1 p.m. Chicken - 2 p.m. Pork Ribs - 3 p.m. Beef Brisket - 4 p.m.
Entry fee is $55 which enters you in one category of your choice. Each additional category is $5 each. (Entering all categories is $75.)
Cook-Off Rules 1. The categories to be judged are beef brisket, pork ribs, chicken, chili, and pinto beans. 2. Entries must be received by April 24, 2010.
Scenes from Dallas Krouzek’s “Eggstravaganza” Meeting Submitted by Carole Faraizl
LEFT: The Dallas Krouzek officers and members always enjoy the humorous poem or joke told to us by Correspondence Chairman Evelyn Trojacek. The the meeting, we also had an Easter egg fundraiser: Choose four eggs for $1 to see if your egg had a money reward or jelly beans inside. $20 was donated by member Joyce Moore for the prizes. CENTER PHOTO: April marks the installation of the Dallas Krouzek officers for the 2010-2012 term. From left are President Deanna Houpy; Vice President/Program Chairman Anna Marie Eszlinger; Recording Secretary/Membership Chairman Carole Faraizl; Parliamentarian Estelle Smith; treasurer
Jerrie Becan; and Correspondence Chairman Evelyn Trojacek. Also pictured are Sunshine/Hostess Chairman Joyce Moore and Past President Bertha Podhrasky, who helped Anna Marie with the installation program. New member Alta Partridge helped Carole take this picture. RIGHT PHOTO: After the meeting and installation, everyone enjoyed the Eggstravaganza-themed luncheon. Everyone was requested to bring any kind of a dish made with eggs. Next month, we will meet at a restaurant near the Sokol Hall to enjoy a delicious luncheon — with no cooking or cleaning up by us — as a welcome Mother's Day treat!
LEFT PHOTO: Soon to be 94 this month, Dallas Krouzek member and prayer leader Carolyn Nemec was honored Queen for the Day as the oldest April birthday by Anne Hoefler, our stand-in Birthday Chairman for the day, taking Bessie Tydlaska’s place.
RIGHT PHOTO: Anne Hoefler also awards Anna Marie Eszlinger this month for being our June Birthday Queen, since the Krouzek doesn’t meet in January and June.
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3. Pre-seasoned meat will be allowed. Pinto beans can be pre-soaked, but not pre-cooked. 4. Sauces may be used during cooking, but should not be put in or on containers to be turned in for judging. Tin foil may be put into containers to be turned in for judging. 5. A 20-feet by 20-feet area will be available for each team. Only cooking facilities and one vehicle per team will be allowed in the cooking area. Contestants must supply all needed equipment and supplies. 6. A team will consist of a chief cook and up to four assistant cooks. The chief cook will be responsible for the conduct of his/her team and guests. 7. The chief cook will be responsible for keeping his/her area clean during cooking and before leaving. 8. Excessive use of alcoholic beverages, fighting, or any misconduct by any team member will be grounds for disqualification. 9. SPJST ENC will not be responsible for theft or damages to equipment. 10. Fires must be of wood or wood substance. No gas or electric grills will be used except for cooking beans. No open fires - all fires must be contained. Holes/dug pits are not permitted. 11. Decisions of committee and judges are final. 12. Committee reserves the right to make any additional rules as situations warrant. 13. No firearms allowed. 14. Turn in: one-half chicken plus 15 bite size pieces; three pork ribs plus 15 bite size pieces; three slices brisket plus 15 bite size pieces. 15. Trophies will be awarded in each category for first, second, and third.
Entry forms are available at www.spjstenc.com. Team name, chief cook’s, assistant cooks’ names, and a list of categories to be entered along with a check made payable to SPJST ENC can also be mailed to SPJST ENC, 2001 Waldeck Road, Ledbetter, Texas 78946. Call Melinda Schielack (979) 8208793 with questions. —SPJST—
as shiny as the sun
© by d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock poems come easy and are fun some as shiny as the sun
others better off not done
the joy is writing one by one. —SPJST—
Family Reunions
Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week of the reunion date as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge name/number and your contact phone number. Thank you!
April 17 Descendants of Felix Dlouhy and Katherine Horkel Dlouhy—at St. Anneʼs Parish Hall in Eastgate, Texas. For information, contact Martha Pollack (936) 336-4971; Elizabeth Janak (361) 798-5464; or via email ejanak@gvec.net. Submitted by Elizabeth Janak, Lodge 4, Hallettsville.
April 24 Vincene Faltesek family—at SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville hall, 10780 FM 619 in Taylor, Texas. Please call Alice Bracewell (512) 365-7330; or Mary Kotrla (512) 863-4965 for any information. Submitted by Alice Bracewell, Lodge 48, Beyersville. April 24 Descendants of Jiri and Rosalie Mynarcik—at K.C. Hall grounds, West, Texas. For information, call Lilly Jane Popp (254) 772-0397. Submitted by KJ Popp, Lodge 66, Waco. —SPJST—
In Memoriam
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of Lodge 92, Fort Worth, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, TIMOTHY JOSEPH ZUROVETZ, who passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at the age of 53. Tim was born April 6, 1956, to Daniel Henry and Ann Janicek Zurovetz. He was a lifelong native of Fort Worth, and he graduated from Paschal High School in 1974. After training with the Fort Worth Police Academy, he became a Tarrant County deputy sheriff and later a Forest Hill police officer. In 1981, he was injured in the line of duty. He was preceded in death by his father Daniel Zurovetz. The funeral was held at Thompson’s Harveson and Cole Funeral Home and Interment was at Laurel Land Memorial Park. His memory may be honored with a gift to Fallen Heroes, Attention: Forest Hill Police Department, One Intrepid Square, West 46th Street and 12th Avenue, New York, New York 10036; or Baptist Temple, 3300 West Seminary Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76133. Survivors include daughter Britney Zurovetz; mother Ann Zurovetz; and friend Pat Acker. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Alene Kercho Ann Schneider —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of Lodge 92, Fort Worth, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, BOBBY JAMES “BOB” MCWILLIAMS who passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at the age of 81, at a Fort Worth Hospital after being injured while doing what he loved most. Bob was born July 2, 1928, in Yukon, Oklahoma, to Everett and Aulby McWilliams. He eventually
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joined the United States Navy and served his country for two years aboard the USS Epping Forest and the USS New Jersey, traveling throughout the South Pacific, Orient, and Europe. Once out of the Navy, Bob made his way to Fort Worth, where he was employed by St. Joseph Hospital. There, he met his future wife, a nursing student, Nora “Pat” McCarthy. They were married August 25, 1951, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fort Worth’s hospital district. Bob worked a number of years as a maintenance engineer at St. Joseph Hospital, then taking employment with and retiring from the theater industry. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. Bob and Pat spent a large part of their retirement traveling around the world. This included Europe, the Middle East, the Holy Land, Egypt, as well as many cruises. Hawaii and a monthlong trip to India were only a few of their many destinations. Their main enjoyment was the time spent with their family and at their farm just west of Weatherford. They loved working in their yearly large garden, and taking care of fruit trees, cattle, and growing hay. The funeral mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, April 5 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Fort Worth. Interment was at Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation and a scriptural service were held on Sunday, April 4 at Biggers Funeral Home. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; son Michael James McWilliams; and grandson Daniel Wayne Biggers. Survivors include his wife of 58 1/2 years, Pat McWilliams; children Patricia Quinn of Fort Worth, Theresa Biggers and husband Gary of Lakeside, Stephen McWilliams and wife Jana of Arlington, John McWilliams and wife Denise of Fort Worth, and Brian McWilliams of Lake Worth; daughter-in-law Shari McWilliams of Mansfield; sister Iris Caudle of Azle; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; special family friend Dennis Kossakowski of Lake Worth; and a multitude of nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Alene Kercho Ann Schneider —SPJST—
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Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club reports on March meeting
Dear Readers, The last meeting of the Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club was called to order at 3 p.m. on March 7, 2010, at the William R. Courtney State Veterans Nursing Home. During the meeting, we recognized our club’s participants in this year’s camp tee-shirt design contest. They were Lawrence Stock, Landon Stock, Allison Evatt, Tyler Evatt, Michael Hoelscher, Emma Hoelscher, and Sam Vanicek.
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Email: melaniez@vvm.com Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
During the meeting, we also discussed the need for fundraisers for our youth club. Bring your ideas to the next meeting on April 11 at 2 p.m. at the Czech Heritage Museum, located on the corner of Third Street and French Avenue in downtown Temple. We will be touring the new museum. After the March meeting, our youth club handed out homemade Easter cards to veterans in the nursing home. Thanks to everyone who came to wish the residents an early happy Easter! I hope to see you all again in April. Fraternally, Stephanie Vanicek, Reporter —SPJST—
Best Wishes, Lodge 17 Blake Ryan New Tabor of Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club celebrates Trey
Past Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club member Blake Ryan, left, visited the meeting recently to tell everyone goodbye. Blake left for the Army on April 7. He will complete his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Pictured with him is Steve Clark, veteran of the Air Force, who wished him well.
Dear Readers, Our youth club does not have any members celebrating birthdays in April. Even though it is not a birthday, I would like to share one celebration. It is for youth club member Trey Groce. Trey has been recovering from a bad accident for a very long time. Now that Trey is home free, a party in his honor will be held at the Expo Building in Caldwell on Saturday, April 10. Trey does not know about this party yet, but he will soon. Please join me in thanking God for the many blessings He bestowed to Trey and his family during this recovery period. Respectfully, Meghan Blum, President —SPJST—
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Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club says goodbye to Blake
sented him with a St. Michael medal from the lodge. Steve Clark, veteran of the Air Force, wished him well and reminded the youth to respect and honor those who serve in the military. Keep Blake in your prayers. Fraternally, Margaret Krajca —SPJST—
Dear Readers, SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club met for a meeting and Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 3, 2010. Approximately 45 youth and adults attended, and everyone had a great time. Special guest and past youth club member Blake Ryan stopped by to tell everyone goodbye. Blake has joined the United States Army and was scheduled to be shipped out on Tuesday, April 7. He will complete his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, for the next 13 weeks. Betty congratulated him and pre-
Lodge 25, Ennis youth sells 480 boxes of Girl Scout cookies
Dear Readers, Our youth club has been so much fun this year. We do a craft almost every month, and we usually give them to someone who really appreciates them. For valentines, we made valentines for the troops. For Christmas, we made cards and ornaments to give out at the nursing home as we were caroling down the halls. We also put on a performance for the group and sang a variety of Christmas songs and danced to them. We are going to have an Easter egg hunt on April 3. I hope the weather is nice, and it isn’t raining, cold, or even worse, snowing!
I am also in the Girl Scouts, and for the third year in a row, I have made top seller in my troop for two years straight. This year, I sold 480 boxes! A lot of them went to members from SPJST. They are my favorite people ever! I walked into the Wednesday night social to deliver the cookies that were ordered and probably sold 30 extra boxes to people I hadn’t asked to buy some. It’s a good thing we had some extras. Well, that’s it for now. Until next time! Fraternally, Tori Motley, age 14 —SPJST—
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Lodge 25, Ennis youth: egg hunt, ice cream sundaes
Dear Readers, Last Saturday, April 3, 2010, the youth club had an Easter egg hunt. It was fun. After the hunt, we had ice cream sundaes, but I could not have one because I gave up ice cream for Lent. I like to go to youth club meetings because I always have a good time with my friends. Erica Clark —SPJST—
Lodge 182 Falls County Youth Club reports on March meeting
SPJST Lodge 182, Falls County held its meeting on March 30, 2010, at Pizza Hut. Mary called the meeting to order. Zach and Isaiah led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We discussed the upcoming event which was the membership drive. We are excited to get new people to come. The meeting was adjourned, and we ate pizza. Rodney Mozee —SPJST—
Lodge 187 Round Rock youth, adults join hands
Hello to All! We are starting our Join Hands Day project. We will be doing a food and necessity drive for our local Hutto food pantry. We will be collecting non-perishable items such as, but not limited to, canned goods, cereals, pastas, peanut butter, crackers, powdered milk, and dry beans. We will also be collecting necessities such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoos, soaps, toilet paper, laundry soaps, paper plates, and towels. This project will continue throughout the month of April, and we will make a delivery in May. Lodge 187 Youth Club will be working with the adult Lodge 187. Join Hands Day, which was created in 2000, is a national day of service
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where youths and adults work as partners to devise and develop local volunteer projects to benefit their neighborhood and surrounding communities. America’s fraternal benefit societies sponsor Join Hands Day, and it is held annually on the first Saturday in May. This is a day of fraternalism and building stronger relationships. More Information For more information on this project, please call me at (512) 565-9156 or email me jsupak@gmail.com. Fraternally, Jennifer McCarthy Youth Leader —SPJST—
Scenes from Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club Easter Party Sunday, March 28, 2010 • SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood
LEFT PHOTO: Melanie Peterson, left, assists at the youth club prize drawing booth while youth Amelia Peterson, center, and Mary Beth Dulock look over the many prizes. PHOTO 2: Youth get ready to hunt Easter eggs. PHOTO 3: Helping egg hunter Jaidn Sparks are his grandmother Vickey Craig, left, his mother Brooke (Craig) Sparks, center, and aunt Bracy Craig. RIGHT PHOTO: Pictured with the Easter bunnies inside
the hall are, left to right, John Peterson, Quinlan Dobecka, and Erin Schoen. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: The hunt begins! BELOW PHOTO 2: Quinlan Dobecka, Lakn Dieterich, and Anna Dulock. BELOW PHOTO 3: Christian Romero looks over his egg hunt finds with his mother Shirley. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Whitney Dobecka helps daughter Aubrianna find her first Easter egg.
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Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Welcomes New Youth Leader
LEFT PHOTO: District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky, left, and Lodge 246 Sales Agent Charlie Herendon welcome new youth leader Jessica Fernan-
Fun seasonal activities for kids
(StatePoint) Between the computer, television and video games, it can be difficult motivating kids to partake in fun activities that don’t involve sitting and staring. But with a little direction and some good ideas, a child’s interest in more active, stimulating recreation can be heightened. And all the while, the bond between child and parent or grandparent can be strengthened.
Enjoy Nature Together “My grandmother taught me that nature isn’t something only enjoyed on a vacation or a drive,” says Sharon Lovejoy, a grandmother of four and author of “Toad Cottages & Shooting Stars,” a trusty new book filled with imaginative children’s activities. “Experiencing nature together means you open yourselves to the myriad mysteries unfolding around you.” For many children, outdoor adventures can take place right in their backyard. By creating a backyard explorer’s kit or attracting butterflies to your garden by making it critterfriendly, kids can be completely engaged in outdoor activities. Or how about teaching them to make a solar oven and then enjoy treats baked in it? There even are indoor pursuits involving nature, including planting everything from flowers to pumpkins to peanuts.
dez. RIGHT PHOTO: Visiting at the youth club meeting held on April 5, 2010, are, left to right, Ryan Mathis, Jonathan Fernandez, and Matthew Fernandez.
Find a Meteor Shower While there are many natural phenomena children can enjoy, Lovejoy touts the wonder of meteor shows, particularly how they give children opportunities to enjoy the outdoors at night. “While you’re waiting, tell your child a story about these sparkling pieces of heaven,” says Lovejoy, who even provides a calendar of annual
meteor showers in her book. If you can’t find enough sparkling objects in the sky, try making your own firefly lantern together.
Fun in the Kitchen Generally speaking, any activity that involves eating is going to be appealing to children -- and the spring and summer are great times for recipes fea-
turing seasonal fruits and vegetables. By choosing some fun cooking and baking ideas and engaging your children in the process, families can keep busy for long periods of time, something especially appealing on rainy days. Whether their responsibilities involve mixing ingredients or timing dishes in the oven, children will be rewarded with the fruits of their labor. Find Ideas Online Finding good ideas for kids’ activities is tricky. Turn their love of sitting in front of the computer into fun in the physical world. There are many online resources providing calendars and ideas for seasonal kids’ activities. Engaging sites like www.123child.com and www.theideabox.com offer recipes, crafts and games. Visit www.sharonlovejoy.com for gardening and outdoor ideas and for information about her book, “Toad Cottages & Shooting Stars.” With many parents scrambling to stimulate fertile young minds, good ideas are key in the quest for family fun. —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club: Snow on the Easter Eggs
Dear Readers, On Sunday, March 21, 2010, Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club met at the hall. It snowed a lot overnight, but most of it had melted at the lodge before we got there. We had our monthly meeting, ate lunch, and had an Easter egg hunt. I found the most eggs!
We also had prize drawings for Easter goodies that Mama Bessie brought. Everyone went home with a prize. Fraternally, Melinda McClellan —SPJST—
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BENEVOLENCE
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Cz ech
Phrasebook
Czech is a Slavic language, closely related to Slovak and Polish. Spoken by over 10 million people as a first language and at least 6 million who use it as a second language (mainly in Slovakia), Czech is one of two official and defacto languages of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Czech belongs to the “synthetic” language group, which means that unlike English and other “analytical” languages, different grammatical aspects are expressed in one word by changing the structure of that word adding an ending or prefix, modifying the core of the word, etc. In analytical languages such as English, the same is achieved by using separate auxiliary verbs, pronouns or adjectives while the actual word remains unchanged. In Czech, one word is often sufficient to express what English can only achieve by using multiple words. The only tricky sound to watch for in Czech is this ‘ř’ letter. It’s like putting a trilled ‘r’ and ‘su’ in “pleasure” together to make up a ‘rrrzh’ sound. The accent doesn’t mean a vowel is stressed. It means it’s long. The stress usually falls on the first syllable, with the exception of foreign (non-Slavic) words. a like ‘u’ in “cup” [uh]
e like ‘e’ in “red” [eh]
i like ‘i’ in “bit” [ih]
o like ‘o’ in “bore” [oh]
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u like ‘u’ in “put” [oo] y same as ‘i’ [ih]
Long Vowels á like ‘a’ in “far” [aa]
é like ‘e’ in “bled” [ehh]
í like ‘ee’ in “spleen” [ee] ó like ‘o’ in “for” [ohh]
ú/ů like ‘oo’ in “pool” [ooh] ý like ‘ee’ in “speed” [ee]
The Vowel Ěě The Czech vowel “ě” is pronounced in one of three ways, depending on the preceding letter: dě, tě, ně - pronounced as though they were written ďe, ťe, ňe — the preceding consonant is softened and the e is pronounced [eh]
mě pronounced as though it was written mňe — a soft n, like the Spanish ñ, is inserted and the e is pronounced [eh]
In all other cases, ě is pronounced ‘ye’ as in “yet” but in a middle of a word ‘ie’ in “miedo”
Consonants b like ‘b’ in “bed”
c like ‘ts’ in “tsunami”
č like ‘ch’ in “child”
d like ‘d’ in “dog”
ď like ‘d’ in “duty” f like ‘f’ in “for” g like ‘g’ in “go”
h like ‘h’ in “help”
ch like ‘ch’ in the Scottish word “Loch” j like ‘y’ in “yell”
k like ‘k’ in “king” l like ‘l’ in “love”
m like ‘m’ in “mother” n like ‘n’ in “nice”
ň like ‘ñ’ in Spanish “señor” p like ‘p’ in “pig”
q like ‘q’ in “quest” (very rare)
r like Scottish ‘r’ (a.k.a. rolling ‘r’)
ř like ‘rzh’; is like the trilled ‘r’ and the ‘su’ in “ pleasure “ together, the tip of your tongue should vibrate loosely. Like “diversion”. (This sound is very
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difficult for foreigners: even young Czechs and Slovaks have trouble pronouncing it.) s like ‘s’ in “his”
š like ‘sh’ in “cash” t like ‘t’ in “top”
ť like ‘ti’ in “Tatiana”
v like ‘v’ in “victory”
Czech Cultural Calendar
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.
April 25 CESAT Annual Membership Meeting— in Hanslik Room at TCHCC Museum, La Grange, Texas, 2 p.m. Meeting will cover officer reports, constitutional revision, change in dues, scholarships, and new business. Please email CESAT President Jane Reynolds janereyn@onr.com to confirm your attendance. Please mail your dues to Jane Reynolds, 8200 Neely Drive, No. 113, Austin, Texas 78759; or pay at the meeting. Submitted by, Thadious Polasek, Lodge 67, Schulenburg.
May 16 Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Centerʼs Slavnost—at TCHCC, La Grange. Vintage home touring, food, booths, music, immigrant recognition ceremony. For information, contact TCHCC, call (888) 785-4500; or email czechtx@verizon.net. —SPJST—
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For more information, contact Glen and Freda Chervenka (979) 589-2600 or Herb and Lil Schneider (281) 8073244 or email texaspolkamuseum@aol.com or see our website: www.texaspolkamuseum.com. —SPJST—
w like ‘v’ in “victor” (rarely used in Czech words, however used in German-originated proper nouns or words of Polish origin)
x like ‘cks’ in “kicks”
z like ‘z’ in “zebra”
ž like ‘j’ in french “Jacques”
Diphthongs Diphthongs are sounds that consist of two vowels within the same syllable (like in the English word “meow”). au like ‘ow’ in “cow”
eu like ‘eu’ in “Europa”
ou like ‘o’ in “go”
Nondigraphs sh is not digraph, but two separate consonats, not like the “sh” in “ship” but rather ‘s’ followed by ‘h’ as in glass house. —SPJST—
Source: http://wikitravel.org/en/Czech_phrasebook
Lessons Learned from the 1968 Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovakia
“Lessons Learned from the 1968 Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovakia”— a symposium on the strategic warning and role of intelligence in the 1968 invasion, will be presented by LBJ Library and Museum and Central Intelligence Agency on Friday, April 16, 2010, at the LBJ Library, 10th Floor Atrium, located at 2313 Red River in Austin, Texas. Admission is free of charge; however, an RSVP is recommended to sarah@lbjfoundation.org. The public may view the symposium on a live webcast at www.lbjlibrary.org. The CIA’s Historical Collections Division, working with the LBJ Li-
brary, has put together a collection of formerly classified documents and other historical material highlighting the role intelligence played in forming United States policy regarding the Soviet-Czechoslovak crisis that took place over 40 years ago. The collection, totaling some 500 documents, consists of various estimates and intelligence products, including a memorandum published on August 2, 1968, warning policymakers that Moscow would have completed military preparations for an invasion in about two weeks time – that is, 18 days before the invasion. A DVD containing the documents will be provided to the news media and all attendees, and the collection will be made available to the public on the CIA web site. To highlight the document release, the symposium will feature scholarly discussion on the intelligence support provided to the Johnson Administration and on the lessons that can be drawn from the 1968 invasion for strategic warning and the role of intelligence in today’s world. The symposium will feature presentations by Admiral Bobby Inman, former CIA Deputy Director; Ambassador Robert Hutchings, Dean of the LBJ School of Public Affairs; and Peter Clement, CIA Deputy Director of Intelligence. The agenda is 12:30 p.m. Welcome by Mark Updegrove, Director, LBJ Library; 12:30 to 12:50 p.m. - Opening Remarks by Admiral Bobby Inman, Former Deputy Director CIA; 12:50 to 1 p.m. - Introduction of Keynote Speaker Mark Updegrove, Director, LBJ Library; 1 to 1:45 p.m. Keynote Address: Strategic Warning and the Role of Intelligence by Ambassador Robert Hutchings (Dean, LBJ School of Public Affairs); 1:45 p.m. - Break; 2 to 3:15 p.m. - Panel Discussion No. 1 - The Soviet Invasion from an Intelligence Analyst Perspective - Panel chair: Donald Steury (CIA Historian) and Panel members (former analysts): John Bird, Doug MacEachin, Tom Troy; 3:15 p.m. Break; 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. - Panel Discussion No. 2 - Strategic Warning in
the Post-Soviet Environment - Panel chair: Donald Steury and Panel members: Mark Kramer (Director, Cold War Studies Project, Harvard), Peter Clement (Deputy Director of Intelligence, CIA), and Mike Absher (Scowcroft Institute, Texas A&M); 4:45 to 5 p.m. - Historical Collections Program at CIA by Joseph Lambert, Director of Information Management Services, CIA; and 5 p.m. - Reception. —SPJST—
Texas Polka Music Museum sets April 17 grand opening
The Texas Polka Music Museum has announced the grand opening of its museum in historic downtown Schulenburg on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at 10 a.m. The museum is located at 625 North Main Street, just across from the Chamber of Commerce. The board of directors and officers invite you to the 10 a.m. festivities and ribbon cutting which will be followed by tours of the museum. The museum will be open all day with strolling musicians providing music before and after the ceremonies. Activities will also be held at Sengelmann hall, which is in the next block, beginning at 12 noon. The restaurant and saloon will be open. Beginning at 2 p.m. and continuing until 6 p.m. will be a dance at Sengelmann’s Hall with music by Texas Dream leading a polka jam session. So, musicians, bring your instruments and join in. This should be a jam. Visit the museum and receive your admission to the dance. The Texas Polka Music Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of Texas polka music—musicians, bands, and polka disc jockeys. If you have memorabilia related to Texas polka music, we will be glad to discuss our donation process. Items also may be on loan to the museum.
TWCCHS meets April 21
Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 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, Reporter —SPJST—
CESAT annual membership meeting April 25
The Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas (CESAT) annual membership meeting will be Sunday, April 25, 2010, at 2 p.m. in Hanslik Room at the TCHCC Museum in La Grange, Texas. The meeting will cover officer reports, constitutional revision, change in dues, scholarships, and new business. Please email CESAT President Jane Reynolds janereyn@onr.com to let her know that you are attending the meeting. You can mail your dues to Jane Reynolds, 8200 Neely Drive, No. 113, Austin, Texas 78759 or pay at the meeting. Submitted by, Thadious Polasek Lodge 67, Schulenburg —SPJST—
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Polka Lovers Club of Texas plans Museum/Hoelscher Haus Mayfest
Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum/Hoelscher Haus will hold its fifth annual Open Haus and Mayfest Celebration on Sunday, May 16, 2010, at its site in the Farm Village of TCHCC Complex, located at 250 West Fairgrounds in La Grange, Texas. The day will begin at the Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum/Hoelscher Haus at 9:30 a.m. with a memorial balloon release for the deceased charter and memorial charter members. Additionally, a memorial will be held for Rick Schroeder of Victoria, Texas, president of Po.L.K. of A., Texas Chapter I, who passed away on March 25. Other activities planned for the day will be a patriotic tribute to our servicemen and woman in recognition of Armed
Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum/Hoelscher Haus
Forces Day which is May 15. There will be complimentary kolaches, coffee, and juice; music on the porch by Jimmie Brosch and Friends with a sing-along, Maypole dance, complimentary picnic lunch at noon for members and supporters of the museum, followed by a polka dance performance by Po.L.K. of A. dance troupes, fun activities for the children, and ending with a short general business meeting. Besides activities at Polka Lovers Club of Texas/Hoelscher Haus, attendees will have the opportunity to tour neighboring entities in the farm village
TCHCC/ Salas House
which will be open for tours, namely, TCHCC/Migl House, TCHCC/Salas House, TCHCC/Bucek Store, and TCHCC/Double Corn Crib. Bluebonnets and other wildflowers are plentiful and beautiful so drive out to Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum/Hoelscher Haus, and enjoy the day with members and supporters of the museum. Directions: At the crossroads of Highways 71 and 77 in La Grange, travel north one half mile to the entrance of the fairgrounds which will be on the left, then take another left at the first intersection within the complex.
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Come Help Us Celebrate! Ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. at Museum 625 North Main • Schulenburg, Texas Free museum tours follow all day.
Music and dancing in nearby Sengelmann Hall - 2 to 6 p.m.
Texas Dream Big Jam Session - bring your instruments.
Visit the museum and receive free admission to the dance. Sengelmann Hall Restaurant and Saloon opens 12 noon with hamburgers Full menu at 5 p.m. For information, call Glen Chervenka (979) 255-5006 or Herb Schneider (281) 807-3244
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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 evennumbered months February, April, June, August, October, and December at 6 p.m. Potluck served after meetings. All are welcome! The youth club meets on the second Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. The Christmas party is on the first Sunday of December. 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, Brian Heitzman (940) 686-4429 or Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359.
LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, April 16—Social night, 6 p.m. Sunday, April 25—Knapek family reunion Sunday, May 2—Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, May 7—Social night, 6 p.m. Saturday, May 15—Rural school reunion Friday, May 21—Social night, 6 p.m.
Lodge hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West, Texas - three miles east of West off FM 2114. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, call George Straten (254) 826-5863.
LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 503 Park Drive, Weimar, Texas 78962. 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 Adult lodge monthly meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at the lodge hall at 7 p.m. Youth club meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Please join us!
LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge hall: 600 State Highway 36 and 190, Buckholts, Texas. 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, April 18—Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7/person Sunday, May 16—Red Ravens, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person
Lodge hall: 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 book-
ings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility.
LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. For information, contact Irene Santiago (512) 859-2244. LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June, and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE Saturday, April 24—Private Saturday, May 1—Private Sunday, May 9—Motherʼs Day Barbecue Lunch: serving begins at 11 a.m.; barbecue chicken plates available dine-in or take-out - $8 Saturday, May 15—Private Saturday, May 22—Private Saturday, May 28—Private
Lodge hall: 10 miles east of Temple, Texas, off Highway 53. 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. For more information regarding hall bookings/rentals, please call Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484. For information, visit www.spjstflaghall.com. LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday, April 17—Rental Sunday, April 18—Dining room rental Saturday, April 24—Rental Saturday, May 1—Rental Sunday, May 2—Dining room rental Saturday, May 8—Wedding rental
Lodge hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis, Texas. 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 Wharton County Library, 746 Clubside Drive in East Bernard.
LODGE 29, TAYLOR Wednesday, April 14—Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal follows the meeting. Live music by the Bobby Jay Five Band, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15—Bunco games for men and women; covered dish meal at 6:30 p.m., Bunco played from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 16—Free dance: The Lawmen, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.) Sunday, April 18—Youth club meeting, 1 p.m. Friday, April 23—Free dance: Edward Kopeckyʼs Czech Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers from 6 to 9 p.m.) Wednesday, April 28—Live music by the Bobby Jay Five Band, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 30—Free dance: Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA
make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.)
*Thrall 4-H Booster Club will be selling grilled cheese sandwiches and old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. The Booster Club is selling gift certificate booklets containing six coupons for $20. This entitles you to six hamburgers or cheeseburgers, which amounts to you buying five burgers and getting one free burger. If you prefer cheeseburgers, this is an additional savings for you since the cheeseburgers cost a little more than hamburgers. These booklets are great gift ideas for birthdays, Motherʼs Day, Fatherʼs Day, Grandparents Day, anniversaries, etc. and especially for the regular customers who buy hamburgers each Friday. All Friday night dances have free admission. HALL LOCATION: 5025 FM 619, Taylor, Texas. 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. LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo, Texas.
LODGE 32, VICTORIA Lodge hall: 3502 North Laurent, Victoria. Lodge meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at the hall at 7:30 p.m. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Mary Monclova (361) 648-1191.
LODGE 35, ELK Saturday, April 17—Flat Rock Crossing Saturday, April 24—Smokin Gun Saturday, May 15—Cherokee Rose
Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying “Elk”. Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road; go approximately one mile and road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end; go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156. LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
LODGE 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month starting at 1 p.m. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. followed by the adult and youth club meetings at 1 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items are provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Visitors are always welcome. For information, call President Wade OʼShields (979) 7781450. For information on lodge activities, call FAC Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287. Any questions or assistance with insurance certificates, call Secretary Lillie Matejka OʼShields (979) 778-1450. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Binnie Roesler (979) 272-1216.
LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Lodge hall: just off US 59 South in 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 hall. 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 Jerry Gensler (979) 543-3188; or (979) 648-2317/lodge hall. LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA 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.
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LODGE 47, SEATON Saturday, April 17—Private Saturday, April 24—Private Saturday, May 1—Private Saturday, May 8—Red Ravens Saturday, May 15—Fritz Hodde
Seaton Star Hall: 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.; doors open at 6 p.m. For rentals, please contact Edwin Pechal (254) 984-2255; hall phone (254) 985-2548. Seaton Star Hall is a nonsmoking facility.
LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge hall: 10450 FM 619 - four miles southeast of Taylor, Texas. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. Lodge 48, Beyersville holds ladiesʼ Bunco night on the second Tuesday of each month. A light meal is served at 6:30 p.m. followed by Bunco games then wrap up with the distribution of prizes, and eating desserts. For hall rentals, please call Bonnie Wolf (512) 3653733. LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are on the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Department.
LODGE 54, WEST Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. Attention: Youth club meets the third Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. Contact Youth Leader Lisa Darnell (254) 644-2896 for location information. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays, or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night); or (254) 8265343 (day).
LODGE 63, SWEET HOME All regular monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Social meetings will be held at 12 noon on June 6 at Green Dickson Park in Shiner and on December 5 at a place to be announced at a later date. 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.
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 Lodge hall: 5502 Kostoryz Road, 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 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 call the lodge hall (254) 657-2485.
LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Luncheon served at noon, and the meeting follows.
LODGE 84, DALLAS Lodge hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397; or Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557.
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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, April 17—Knights of Dixie Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, April 24—No dance Saturday, May 8—Texas Legacy Czech Band, polka/variety, $8 per person Saturday, May 15—Jack Melick Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $12/person
Lodge hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston, Texas (the Heights). For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., unless otherwise notified. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 300-621-2077-41001.
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 Friday, April 16—Dave Alexander, western swing. 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 23—Russ Dorsey, 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 30—Gary Lee, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 2—Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band, 3 p.m.
Lodge hall: 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas. Lodge 92 membership meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. 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. Randy and the 92nd Road House Band will be playing every first Sunday and most third Friday nights. The other Friday nights will continue to be live ballroom type music. Dressy casual. 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. 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.
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LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio, Texas.
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 held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, located at 917 North Circle in Sealy.
LODGE 142, HOUSTON Lodge meetings are held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Annex Building, 1435 Beall Street at W 15th, Houston, Texas. Meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For information, contact Lodge 142, Houston President Keith Kieschnick (713) 2038712; or Secretary Alice Jochen (979) 743-3613. LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m.
LODGE 148, EL MATON Monthly lodge meeting is the second Sunday of the month at Frank Hahnʼs Camphouse in El Maton at 3 p.m.
LODGE 151, WHARTON The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m., in the meeting room of Hinzeʼs Bar-B-Que Catering, Highway 59, Wharton, Texas. LODGE 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m.
LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 3:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated. Youth club meetings are the third Sunday at 5 p.m. LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time.
LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call (281) 422-9611; or (281) 573-1612. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are held on the second Sunday of every other month at 1 p.m.
LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in January, April, July, and October at 12 noon at Wall Volunteer Fire Department Hall or as announced.
LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m.
LODGE 169, BRENHAM Lodge meetings are held the fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, and October at 7 p.m. The first Sunday of December will be the Christmas dinner and officer elections. The meetings will be held at Bilskiʼs Camphouse, 2577 Old Chappell Hill Road, Brenham, Texas. For information, contact President Annette Bilski (979) 8303930; Vice President/FAC Stephen Bliznak (979) 836-9875; Secretary/Treasurer Glenda Weyand (979) 451-3231; or Reporter Leroy Kamas (979) 836-8179. LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, May 1—Texas Roadrunners Saturday, May 22—Variety dance - cancelled
Lodge hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena, Texas. 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 Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Meetings in November and December are held on the third Tuesday 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 Lions Club Building, 201 Centennial Street, Carmine, Texas.
LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall: 1150 South Burleson Boulevard (I-35 West), one-quarter mile south of Hidden Creek Parkway exit in Burleson, Texas. Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call (972) 435-2286; (817) 558-2400; or (817) 295-3483.
LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. Call President Donald Beckendorf (254) 803-2987 for lodge meeting location.
LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals—weddings, anniversaries, birthdays—call (817) 465-8538; or (972) 263-9031. LODGE 184, MOULTON Note time change: Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at the lodge hall at 7:30 p.m. LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Adult lodge meetings are held every other month— February, April, June, August, October, and December. For locations/times, call Lodge President Kathleen Mills (210) 216-2156. The youth club meets every month. Call Youth Club Leader Theresa Haag (830) 625-8262.
LODGE 186, CALDWELL Youth club meetings are on the first Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall unless otherwise announced. Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002 LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meeting and program are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting, 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. For information regarding building rentals, call (512) 255-1554 or (512) 771-4948.
LODGE 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Lodge meetings will be held on the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. Unless otherwise notified, lodge meetings are held in Charles Mundayʼs office, 416 Oak Street, Bryan, Texas (behind the Kettle Restaurant on Texas Avenue) in Bryan.
LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at the lodge hall, 197 Hughes Road. Regular dances are held the third Saturday night of each month from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. For lodge rentals, call Andy or Maria Anderson (936) 634-1962. For lodge information and dance reservations, 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 hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas - off Highway 290 West at Skinner. 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. 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.
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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. Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton, Texas 78026. LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of the month, 4 p.m. at the Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico, Texas, except in June (date and time to be announced) and the Christmas party in December (date and time to be announced). Call President Norman Kneschk (254) 386-3222 or Secretary Sandra Pierce (254) 485-5801. LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Lions Club, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas.
LODGE 207, IOWA PARK Lodge meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS Meetings are held every third Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September at the Senior Citizens Building in Tahoka, 6 p.m. Youth club meets at the same time. LODGE 223, PALACIOS Lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at Palacios Eagles Lodge at 6:30 p.m.
LODGE 229, ABILENE Lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. For information, contact (325) 537-9224. LODGE 230, MIDLAND For lodge meeting information, contact Oly Madrid (432) 894-8435.
LODGE 239, HONDO All members reassigned. Call Home Office for more information. 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 Adult lodge and youth club meetings are the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at Best Quality Meats and Sausage Shop, 2610 South General Bruce Drive, Temple, Texas. For information, call President James Lee, III (254) 289-6816; or FAC David Nauert (254) 534-0809. LODGE 247, SAN MARCOS All members reassigned. Call Home Office for more information.
LODGE 250, HARLINGEN All members reassigned. Call Home Office for more information.
LODGE 251, PEARSALL All members reassigned. Call Home Office for more information.
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. We 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. The December meeting/Christmas party date will be determined and announced at a later date. Contact President Chester Jenke, Sr. or Treasurer Colleen Jenke (830) 303-4316 for more information. LODGE 267, DFW All members reassigned. Call Home Office for more information. —SPJST—
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Have your lodge* participate in Join Hands Day on May 1, 2010
*and get $100 to apply towards your project!
Mark May 1, 2010, on your calendar and make plans for your lodge to organize a local Join Hands Day service project. Join Hands Day is a national event sponsored by Americaʼs Fraternal Benefit Societies in cooperation with the National Fraternal Congress of America. It is a day when young people and adults connect as equal partners in planning an activity that fixes or improves a local problem and affirms the values of caring and working together. The SPJST strongly supports this initiative and encourages our lodges and youth clubs get involved on this special day!
The first step is for your lodge to find a partner organization of the opposite generation. Who better to work with that your lodgeʼs youth club! In the event that your lodge doesnʼt have a youth club, itʼs an excellent opportunity to get your young members involved in the lodge. You will also want to involve another community service, church or school group in your Join Hands Day project. You know the old saying: “The more the merrier!” Then, working together, plan a volunteer project that makes life better right where you live. Food drives, trash pick-ups and assisting the elderly and disabled are all good places to start. Or get creative and have some fun with the idea! You can also check out the Join Hands Day website at joinhandsday.org for ideas.
MAY 2, 2009
SPJST lodges that conduct Join Hands Day projects in 2010 will receive a $100 cash incentive from the Home Office. The incentive will be sent to the lodge following the registration of the event on the Join Hands Day website at joinhandsday.org. For assistance, please contact the SPJST Fraternal Department at 800.727.7578. Join Hands Day organizers on the national level will be selecting 10 outstanding Join Hands Day projects to receive Join Hands Day Excellence Awards and $1,000. Lodges are strongly encouraged to join forces with other area lodges and/or community service organizations, civic, school and/or church groups.
Please complete the following Join Hands Day event summary.
Lodge No. and Location:_________________________________________________ Describe your event:______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Other group(s) that you will be working with: _____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Form Submitted by: _____________________________________________________ Your Phone No. ______________________ Email:____________________________
Please complete this form and return to the Office of the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator c/o SPJST Home Office; P.O. Box 100; Temple, Texas 76503 on or before March 31, 2010. The incentive will be sent to the lodge following the completion and registration of their project on the Join Hands Day website at joinhandsday.org. For assistance, please contact the SPJST Fraternal Department at 800.727.7578.
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