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S P J S T Benevolence

H E R A L D

Humanity

ISSN —07458800

Brotherhood

April 28, 2010

Name:

Dear Vestnik Readers, Join Hands Day is this Saturday, May 1. You are invited to join SPJST’s effort to construct the Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden in honor of those whose lives were lost as a result of the November 5, 2009, shooting in Fort Hood, Texas. Your $1 contribution is needed to help the garden become a reality. The rose can be signed with your name and/or message and mailed with $1 or more to: SPJST Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

Fort Hood

All roses will be displayed in the SPJST Home Office lobby.

Living Memorial Garden Presented by SPJST • (800) 727-7578 • www.spjst.org

Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Vestnik Graduates Form .....................3 District News........................................5 Lodge Section......................................6 Reunion ..............................................17

Inside This Week’s Vestnik

Join Hands Day Projects ..................20 Youth Section ....................................23 Memoriams ........................................26 Czech Culture ....................................28 Advertisements .................................29 Lodge Calendar .................................30

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Lodge 23 Moravia members participate in Trash Off Day

Thank you for joining hands, and thank you for making a difference to honor these brave men and women who lost their lives. Your support is kindly appreciated.

Fraternally yours, Melanie Zavodny Vestnik Editor

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Lodge 133 San Antonio celebrates chartering anniversary

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Lodge 141 Sealy member achieves Grand Age of 96

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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, 3895 CR 430, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (210) 535-4916 - email: wap6564@felpsis.net

Editor’s Note

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We Need Your Support!

This Saturday, May 1 is Join Hands Day. Join Hands Day is the

fraternal national day of service when youths and adults work together to plan and implement projects that benefit their local communities.

If you are participating in a Join Hands Day project this Saturday with your lodge, youth club, or community organization—thank you.

Thank you for joining hands to touch lives in your community.

All members and friends are also invited to join hands with SPJST for the Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden project. The garden will be made possible through the generous support and donations of everyday men, women, boys and girls, youth groups, churches, schools, public and private entities, and businesses.

The garden will be a living memorial to those who died in Fort Hood, Texas, as a result of the November 5, 2010, shooting and a testimony to the beauty that can be achieved when we work together.

This week’s Vestnik features a yellow rose. You can help with the Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden project by signing the rose with your name and/or message and mailing it to the SPJST Home Office with a $1 or more contribution. Roses will be displayed in the SPJST Home Office.

The power of one is amazing and can make a difference. When combined with the power of many, big things can be achieved. And, it’s the power of SPJST — members, lodges, and friends — that can and will achieve this beautiful, lasting memorial tribute that will touch lives for many generations. Your kind support will be greatly appreciated to make this happen. Thank you.

Lodge 84, Dallas Celebrates 100 Years Congratulations to Lodge 84, Dallas on its 100th anniversary! The lodge hosted a celebration on Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18 to mark the special occasion. It was a grand success, and I know many hours of planning and preparing went into the event. Great job!

Last Call for Your Card The deadline to submit your business card/information for the 2010 Member Services Directory is Monday, May 3. Please mail or email your business card/information today to be included in the directory.

Complete details appear on the back of this week’s Vestnik.

Thank You, Director Bobby!

Spring has arrived, and for the past several weeks, District Two Director Bobby Wuensche has graciously delivered fresh turnips, greens, and lettuce to the staff at the Home Office. It has all been so delicious. Thanks, Director Wuensche, wife Ruth Ann, and family, for sharing your garden with us.

Be Kind to Animals Week Be Kind to Animals Week is May 2-8, 2010. In May of each year, since 1915, Be Kind to Animals Week honors the role animals play in our lives. The week reminds us to promote ways to treat animals humanely and encourage others, especially children, to do the same.

Stamps to the Rescue Thanks to Lodge 97, Placedo member Bernadette Bellanger for sharing this information. Starting April 30, you can buy stamps at the post office that help to buy food for shelter pets. You can pre-order them online. Visit www.stampstotherescue.com for more information.

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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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

Attention SPJST Graduates

and parents and grandparents of graduates!

Whether it’s your high

school commencement or college graduation, it’s quite an accomplishment. Share your achievement with other members of SPJST in a May issue of the Vestnik. To be included, please complete the following biographical sketch and mail it, along with a color headshot photograph, no later than May 10, to:

VESTNIK Editor Melanie Zavodny c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

Information and photographs can also be emailed to melaniez@vvm.com.

Photograph must be in .jpg or .tif formats.

Please print clearly. Thank you!

For more information, contact the Vestnik Office (800) 727-7578 or (254) 773-1575

Name ________________________________________________________

Lodge No. and Name _________________________________________

Graduating from (name of high school or college) ______________

______________________________________________________________

Major/Degree (if applicable) ___________________________________

Future Plans __________________________________________________

Parents_______________________________________________________ Grandparents ________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

Telephone:____________________________________________________

— Graduates must be SPJST members —

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%

Family Fun and Important Dates

May 1 May 1 May 2

May 2 May 9 May 10 May 12 May 15

May 15

May 21

May 29 May 29 May 31 June 5 June 6 June 6 June 11-13 June 13 June 14 June 14 June 17 June 18

June 27 June 27 June 27 July 3 July 3 July 5 July 8-11

July 9-12

July 10 July 11 July 15-18

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JOIN HANDS DAY Lodge 49, Rowena Annual Farm Sale (4) Lodge 28, East Bernard 50-Year Pin Presentation/Motherʼs Day Observance (6) Lodge 17, New Tabor 50-/75-Year Pin Celebration (1) 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 District Two Beseda Dancers Exhibition Kids Day • CAC, 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) Leaders-in-Training SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm, Waldeck Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Family Day (6) SPJST Home Office Flag Day Ceremony Lodge 49, Rowena Flag Disposal Ceremony (4) District Two Swim Party • Lions Junction, Temple Lodge 49, Rowena Hamburger Supper and Game Social (4) District Three YAD • Lodge 183, Arlington District Five YAD • Lodge 88, Houston District Seven YAD • Lodge 107, Floresville SPJST Float • Belton Fourth of July Parade (2) SPJST Float • Arlington Fourth of July Parade (3) Fourth of July Holiday • SPJST Home Office Closed District Three Camp SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm, Waldeck Districts Five/Six Camps SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm, Waldeck District Two YAD • Lodge 29, Taylor Lodge 51, Ellinger Annual Picnic (1) District Seven Camp SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm, Waldeck Number in ( ) denotes SPJST District.

—SPJST—

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SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Donors’ List

SPJST’s 100 Pennies Scholarship

Fund Drive for 2009-2010 began October 1. There have been 457 donations made to date that total $8,989.20.

SPJST Memorial donations to date are $6,074.50. Thank you for your generous donations to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Because of your generosity, many SPJST members will be able to attend or continue with college.

This concludes our 2009-2010 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive and will pick back up October 1, 2010.

Any donations received between now and September will be added to the 2010-2011 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive.

Guidelines for Giving

1. Donations made by lodges out of lodge funds will be listed as a lodge donation.

2. Collected donations from a lodge meeting will be listed individually by memberʼs last name in alphabetical order. Individuals submitting a donation will also be listed by memberʼs last name alphabetically.

3. Gifts of $50 or more will be printed in bold.

4. Families or groups, which desire names, listed under a particular last name or group name should indicate this on the donation form or letter, otherwise, the names will be listed as individual donations by last name in alphabetical order.

5. 100 pennies donations made as a memorial will be listed under memorial donations in a separate listing.

6. Please print donorʼs name(s) clearly.

If you have any questions or comments regarding this program, please contact the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator’s Office at (800) 727-7578.

Thanks again to all of the donors in this year’s drive. Donors are listed by lodge, district, last name, and first name.

Lodge District

29 183 183 9

40 4 183 87 17 9 40 40 40 4

24 133 29 84 84 183 183 183 9 9 66 66 40 40 29 9 40 40 40 40 9 9 9

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2 7 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 1

3 3 6 6 2 1 6 6 6 6 1 1 1

Name

Adamek, Kathryn Adamek, Levi Adamek, Randy Allen, Mackenzie, Riley, Shelby and Taylor Bacak, Ardis Balusek, Lillie A. Betik, Bob and Barbara Billeck, Travis Ray Blum, Meghan Brisco, Jaycie and Jaxson Cerny, Colby Cerny, Cory Cerny, Craig Chudej, Gayenell and Alton Cockrell, Ann Columbia, Iris Coupland, Helen B. Cowan, Elisabeth Cowan, Scott Culliton, Kim Daniel, Debra Daniel, Katelyn Dever, Cody and Haily Eldridge, Konnor and Landon Engelke, Darlene Engelke, John and Diana Enriquez, Daisy Enriquez, Joe Fitzpatrick, M.C. Gantt, Colton Garcia, Cynthia Garcia, Felicia Garcia, Sky Garza, Ashley Granger, Caleb Green, Allison Groce, Mackenzie

40 183 183 183 92 202 9 79 9 9

6 3 3 3 3 7 1 7 1 1

30 30 23

6 6 6

88

177 40 40 40 66

84 84 9 155 29 9 80 6 84 84 47 47 88 183

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2 6 6 6 3

3 3 1 2 2 1 2 3 3 3 2 2 5 3

Guevara, Jecenia Higgins, Brittney Higgins, Cassidy Higgins, Destiney Horton, Ruby House, Lloyd and Bettie Hruska, Kyleigh Janosek, Benjamin Kelly, Sierra Kovar, Hannah and Hayden Kresta, Peter J. and Dorothy Krpec, Donovan Krpec, Travis Krupala, Mr. and Mrs. George LaFlamme, Harvey E. Laitkep, Nicole Laitkep, Zakary Manzano, Trianna McAdams, Jodie and Family McClellan, Joy McClellan, Melinda McCord, Cayla and Skylar Motl, Joe and Jean Orrick, Rosalie Orsak, Colton and Josef Pavlat, Rosie Peterson, Milton and Irene Pokladnik, Richard A. Pokladnik, Richard A. Proctor, Quade Proctor, Savanna Proske, Bob and Debbie Pustejovsky, Ann

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3 3 6 6 6 1

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1 1 1 1 6 6 2 3

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66 93 154 154 9 9 25 9

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2

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Pustejovsky, Colby Pustejovsky, Hunter Pyle, Tedri Rainey, Kayla Raska, Mary Reading, Anna and Mary Kate Reed, Rachel Rodriguez, Madelyn Schoppe, Matthew Sebesta, Morgan and Sierra See, Carlee and Natalee See, Colby Shelfer, Zachary Smith, Dacey Smith, Jack Smith, Zachary Spinn, Rita SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville SPJST Lodge 66, Waco SPJST Lodge 93, Hobson Steinman, Rose Steinman, Rose Swarb, Hunter and Taylor Tarver, Justin Thomas, Lauren Turskey, Tyler and Zachary Weeks, Gena Weeks, Katie Weeks, Kay and Tom Weeks, Tommy —SPJST—

SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament May 15 in Temple

The 2010 SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament is set for Saturday, May 15 at Lions Park in Temple, Texas.

Registration begins at 9 a.m., and play begins at 10 a.m. The state tournament is open to everyone— both SPJST members and non-members, ages 16 and above. SPJST members and non-members will pitch two-person team format. Teams can be mixed (man and woman). The entry fee is $7 and includes morning snacks and refreshments, lunch, a chance at awards, door prizes, and lots of fraternal fun.

Prizes will be awarded to the top four places. The

tournaments will be played in a roundrobin format. Equipment will be provided

by SPJST. Players are encouraged to bring chairs!

Directions to Lions Park: Take I-35 to Midway Drive (exit 297). Go east 1.4 miles on Midway Drive to Hickory. Turn right on Hickory.

Take Hickory one mile. Turn right at A.J. Mercer

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Softball Complex. You are at Lions Park. Follow winding road. Take a left at softball field and follow around to horseshoe pits.

Please register by Monday, May 10 by mailing your name, complete address, phone number, email, and entry fee to SPJST State FAC, PO Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. For more information, call (800) 727-7578 or email tammym@spjst.com.

Fraternally, Tammy Martinez Fraternal Services Specialist —SPJST—

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GOOD TIMES AWAIT YOU AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI END OF SUMMER GETAWAY August 13 - 15, 2010 Emerald Beach Holiday Inn 1102 South Shoreline Boulevard • Corpus Christi, Texas The End of Summer Getaway is a great opportunity for your family and friends to enjoy a fun-filled weekend in Corpus Christi at Corpus Christi’s only beachfront downtown hotel. See as much — or as little — of Corpus as you desire. SPJST members will be treated to a hospitality party upon their arrival Friday evening, featuring the musical merriment of Chris Rybak. Members and their guests are invited to join in Saturday group activities including a sand sculpture contest, horseshoe, bunco and domino contests, sandbag races, volleyball and entertainment Saturday evening. Additional details will be posted in the Vestnik as they become available.

Make sure to reserve your rooms early!

Discounted Rate: $109 Per Night* Third Night Available at Same Rate *Applicable Taxes Apply

To make your reservations, please call the hotel directly at 361.883.5731 and refer to group code “SPJ” to assure proper room rate.

District News

District Five elects officers

The District Five Spring Meeting was held April 10, 2010, at Lodge 196, Houston-West.

Results of the election of officers are: President Carolyn Filipp Beseda Lodge 88, Houston Vice President Patricia Bruce Lodge 88, Houston Second Vice President Jo Ann Buri Lodge 88, Houston Secretary Mary Ann Kieschnick Lodge 142, Houston

Treasurer Lorenda Baldwin Lodge 139, Danbury District Youth Counselor Barbara Linney-Gonzales Lodge 88, Houston Assistant DYC Brenda Moyle Lodge 162, Iowa Colony

After the meeting, all officers were installed by District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt.

Submitted by, Jo Ann Buri Second Vice President —SPJST—

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Thanks, Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden Donors!

As of April 22, 2010 SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Hiram A. Dixon Karen Kaspar SPJST Lodge 26, Skidmore SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville Annie A. Hanus Philip McBee Ruby Jancha SPJST District One Director’s Contribution Robert D. Sugarek Brian Vanicek Edwin Wallek, Jr. Extraco Banks SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton SPJST Lodge 177, Academy SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club Jay. A. Volek SPJST District Four SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Heart O’ Texas Fair (Zack and Jim) SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje SPJST Lodge 155, Austin SPJST Lodge 139, Danbury Killeen Evening Lions Club SPJST Lodge 204, Stephenville SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia Taylor Brethren Church Adult Bible Class American Legion Post No. 526 Ladies Auxiliary VFW SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena SPJST Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville Larry W. and Dorothy M. Pflughaupt Edna S. Krupka Texas Extended Education Association SPJST Lodge 172, Pasadena Leedale Club SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville SPJST Lodge 80, Holland SPJST Lodge 93, Hobson SPJST Lodge 141, Sealy Sons of Hermann Gulf Lodge 46-2 Vanguard Contractors, LP SPJST Lodge 39, Bryan In Memory of Bonnie Pruitt SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor Wallace Vernon SPJST District Five General Fund In Memory of Bonnie Pruitt Steven Elliott and Stephenie Derrick John L. Anderson Carroll and Faye Hudson In Memory of Bonnie Pruitt Rod’s Roofing Company SPJST Lodge 187, Round Rock James and Dixie Tripp Margie M. Stuth and Deryl Stuth Scott and White Healthcare In Memory of Bonnie Pruitt SPJST Lodge 106, La Grange SPJST District Seven Katherine Morris SPJST Lodge 66, Waco Joseph and Socorro Wolcott Randall Sanders Keith Janeway In Memory of Bonnie Pruitt Bloomin’ Temple Car Show Gregory and Martha Schannep SPJST Lodge 258, Seguin Mrs. Agnes L. Chandler David and Melanie Zavodny Nauert In Memory of James (Jim) Christopher SPJST Lodge 81, Needville Roy and Margie Baggett Bradley and Rhonda Clemmer EOG Resources, Inc. (Matching Funds)

Districts Six, Seven agent CE classes set for May, June

Dear Districts Six and Seven Sales Agents, Continuing education classes have been scheduled for the first half of the year. They are: 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 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) 332-1616 (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—

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SPJST Lodge Se ct ion

Lodge 24, Cyclone invites all to Motherʼs Day Barbecue

Dear Readers, SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone met on Monday, April 11, 2010, with 10 members and one child present. In the absence of President Daniel Wilde, Vice President Shirley Hoelscher called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. We recited the Pledge of Allegiance and remained standing for a moment of silence for all our deceased and sick members.

Secretary Margaret Mikeska read the minutes from the previous meeting, and they were approved as read.

Treasurer Linda Wilde gave the treasurer’s report, and Wilbert Mikeska gave the bar report.

Youth Leader Joan Vanicek reported the youth club met on April 11 in Temple and attended the Bloomin’ Temple Festival. Their May meeting will be held at the hall after the Mother’s Day Barbecue. They want to have their June meeting on the same night as the adults which will be June 14. The youth club will provide the meal for that night. What a treat!

Thank you, kids. I know that we will enjoy it.

FAC Shirley Hoelscher reported on upcoming events. The 10th annual Join Hands Day is May 1. The SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament will be held on May 15 at Lion’s Park in Temple. Lodge 47, Seaton will have its annual picnic on June 6 and Lodge 88, Houston will be celebrating its 100th anniversary.

We then discussed the Mother’s Day Barbecue which, of course, will be held on Sunday, May 9. We will be serving half a chicken, beans, potato salad, coleslaw, pickles, onions, bread, tea, and dessert for $8 a plate. We will

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also have a country store/homemade goods booth. The youth club will be having a drawing for a quilt. The quilt was handmade and donated to the youth club by Lodge 24 member Mrs. Doris Svoboda. A big thank you to Mrs. Svoboda from the youth club.

Members, we need your donations for desserts for the meal and for the homemade goods booth. Canned goods and produce from your garden are good items and anything homemade. If you are able to come and work on the day of the barbecue, we appreciate that, too.

Birthdays for April are Mark Macek - 2nd; David Macek - 6th; Janet Ashcraft - 17th; Terri Vanicek 23rd; Teresa Andel - 14th; Chloe Wike - 15th; and Kelli Jahns - 15th. This little gal isn’t a member yet, but my granddaughter Rylie Kamryn Nash turned the big two on April 14. No member anniversaries were reported.

We hope to see many of you on Mother’s Day.

Next Meeting—May 10 Our May meeting will be held on May 10.

Fraternally, Theresa Klecka Reporter —SPJST—

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ports will be made on both March and April meetings.

To the faithful: See you Sunday, plan to attend, and this writer remains ...

Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, FIC President —SPJST—

Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Lodge 29, Taylor Bernard to honor welcomes members, mothers new members Dear Members, It is time again for Lodge Karel Jonáš to honor our 50-year members and mothers for Mother’s Day. This year, the occasion will be held this Sunday, May 2 at Wallis American Legion Hall on Legion Road in Wallis.

Directions: If you are coming in on State Highway 36, Legion Road is just passed Highway 60, going toward Sealy. Coming from Sealy, Legion Road is located before Highway 60. If you are coming in from the south on Highway 60, Legion Road intersects Highway 60 just before you turn onto Highway 36. Just look for the flag pole on the grounds of the Legion Hall.

The gathering will start around 11:30 a.m. and with hope all persons who plan to attend will be present at the convening time of 12 noon.

As to the luncheon fare, it will be catered and will be hot, good, and very eatable so bring an appetite. Brief re-

Lodge 23, Moravia Members Join TxDOT Trash Off Day

SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia participated in TxDOT Trash Off Day. Left to right are Eddie Vrana, Dot Vrana, Albert Olsovsky, Marilyn Palmquist, Tim Pospisil, and Dale Vrana.

Lodge 29, Taylor met on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, for its regular meeting. President Ronnie Rieger opened the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Officer roll call showed Tammy Whatley and Cristy Girod absent. The March minutes were read and approved.

Ronnie gave the treasurer’s report.

Vice President Sharon Kaderka discussed Join Hands Day on May 1 and the SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament on May 15 in Temple. Ronnie also mentioned the barbecue cook-off for the ENC on April 24.

Jesse Pospisil reported the property committee is discussing plans on remodeling the upstairs part of the hall.

Dorothy Markert reported senior citizens dominoes had seven tables of “42” domino players, two straight domino tables of players, one table playing moon, and one table playing chicken foot. Bunco had three tables of players, and the next games are scheduled for Thursday, April 15.

Albin Machu signed up two new members, Kennedy Mucha and Mary Willoughby. Connie Voigt made a motion to accept the members, and Jesse seconded. The motion prevailed.

Members celebrating birthdays are Wayne Voigt, Kaitlyn Whatley, and Brandon Girod. Brenda Ivy celebrated her wedding anniversary.

Door prizes were furnished by Barbara Nygrin and Loretta Buzan. Next month, Alice Schwenke, Evelyn Simcik, and Lauren Karkoska volunteered to bring them.

Next Meeting—May 12 The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally submitted, Linda Pospisil Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 30, Taiton honors members, agents

Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 30, Taiton held its regular monthly meeting on April 11, 2010, at the Taiton Community Center Meeting Room. President Yvonne Marcaurele called the meeting to order at 2:20 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was observed for our sick and departed members.

Secretary Wanda Dorotik did a silent roll call of officers and members. The minutes from the March meeting were then read and approved.

Treasurer Lisa Bubela gave her report on the financial standing of the lodge. There were no outstanding bills for this month.

FAC Tommy Drapela reported on the events to be held around the state.

He reminded the members of the Join Hands Day project that we will be

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working on May 1.

Youth Leader Lisa Bubela reported on the happenings with the youth club.

She reminded everyone about the District Six Spring Meeting in Hallettsville on April 25 and asked that everyone bring a plant item for the drawing and a door prize.

Old Business Yvonne informed us how well the youth members were able to help out St. John’s Catholic Church Altar Society Fundraiser last month. Thank you to the youth for their fraternalism.

Thank you to Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek for coming to our meeting and bringing some wonderful door prizes. Also, thank you to Director Michael Ahlstrom and wife Kathy for coming to join us as well. As always, we enjoyed seeing all of them.

President Vanicek spoke to us about how much SPJST has grown over the last few years. He thanked the sales agents for all of their hard work.

Director Ahlstrom also thanked the sales agents for all of their hard work

and dedication to selling quality. The following sales agents were honored for last year’s service to Lodge 30, Taiton, District Six, and SPJST. Certificates Issued 1. Carolina Covarrubia 2. Karen Kaspar 3. Margaret Kulchak

Insurance Issued 1. Carolina Covarrubia 2. Karen Kaspar 3. Margaret Kulchak

Earned Premium 1. Karen Kaspar 2. Carolina Covarrubia 3. Leroy Kaspar

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wedded bliss and wish you many more.

Next Meeting—May 1 Our next meeting will be on Saturday, May 1 at Taiton Community Center. The youth club and adult lodge will meet at 3 p.m., and we will have our meetings and do our Join Hands Day projects.

President Yvonne Marcaurele then adjourned the meeting at 2:55 p.m.

Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer, Reporter —SPJST—

Congratulations to all of the sales agents!

We would like to wish Yvonne Marcaurele and Nancy Fucik a very happy birthday and many more to come.

Happy anniversary to Tommy and Brenda Drapela for 33 years of happy

Lodge 30, Taiton Celebrates Members, Sales Agents Sunday, April 11, 2010 • Taiton Community Center

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 30, Taiton President Yvonne Marcaurele welcomes everyone to this year’s annual recognition meeting. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 30 officers conduct the meeting. They are, left to right, Secretary Wanda Dorotik, FAC Tommy Drapela, President Yvonne Mar-

caurele, Vice President Debbie Krpec, and Treasurer/Youth Leader Lisa Bubela. RIGHT PHOTO: Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek informs the youth and adult membership about SPJST’s progress and upcoming activities. He congratulated Lodge 30 on its success.

LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to Lodge 30 sales agents, second from left to right, Karen Kaspar, Carolina Covarrubia, and Leroy Kaspar.

They were recognized and congratulated by District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom, far left, and Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, far

right. CENTER PHOTO: The hall’s meeting room was decorated in a patriotic red, white, and blue theme in honor of Spirit 2010 membership campaign. RIGHT PHOTO: Guests enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres. Thanks to lodge officers for providing the food.

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Lodge 32, Victoria to join hands this Saturday

Reminding all adult and youth members . . . Saturday, May 1, 2010, at the Food Bank! Be there at 1 p.m.

This is our Join Hands Day project, and your help is truly needed.

Also, this is a reminder that our monthly meetings are set for 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at our lodge building, located at 2701 North Laurent in Victoria.

See you there!

Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 39, Bryan members joining hands this Saturday

Dear Readers and Members, We are having a neighborhood cleanup for Join Hands Day on May 1, 2010. We are going to plant wildflowers on the roadside that leads to the lodge. We are hopeful next year that they will be as beautiful as the roadsides are this year. We will also be picking up trash on the road. This sometimes can be a lot of trash. So please come help out with this event.

After this big project, we will be having hot dogs. We will also have our meeting on this day. Come join us and look for pictures to follow.

Sincerely, Binnie Ann Roesler, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton honors longtime members

Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 47, Seaton held its meeting on Sunday, April 11, 2010. The meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. by President Edwin Pechal. Youth members Brandon Hoelscher and Justin Kraatz presented the flags and led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance. We remained standing in a moment of silence for departed mem-

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bers Dorothy Coufal Hampton, Bernice Pfeiffer, and Agnes Sefcik. To each family, may God bless you in the loss of your loved one. Agnes Sefcik was 97 years old and had outlived her SPJST life insurance certificate.

Along with the 32 members present, welcomed were visitors Esther and Herbert Schwake. We thank you for visiting our lodge, and please visit with us again.

Joyce Skrabanek reported Ruth Janacek, Adeline Kohutek, and Calvin Skrabanek as sick members. We hope each of you is feeling much better. At the writing of this letter, Adeline is home from the hospital and was able to celebrate hers and Willie’s 65th wedding anniversary. Congratulations to both of you on a wonderful, happy marriage. What a beautiful celebration for such a special couple.

Correspondence included a thank you note from the family of Dorothy Pechal. A note was read from Monica and Don Mikeska thanking members for keeping Don in prayers and for other kind acts during his hospital stay and recovery. Don, it is so good to see you up and around again. A note was received from the Tri-County Longbeards (NWTF), and a newsletter from the Little River Catfish Association was also received.

President Pechal read the unofficial board minutes for Board Secretary Lynette Talasek. He stated several awards were given out at the District Two Spring Meeting. Lodge 47 Fraternalist of the Year James Skrabanek was unable to attend the district meeting so President Pechal presented James with his award. Congratulations, James, and thank you for all your fraternal acts. Lodge 47 was

SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje members pick up trash on the side of the highway near Hillje hall on Saturday, April 10, 2010.

Lodge 40 adopted two and one-half miles of highway to clean twice a year.

Members present for the cleanup were left to right, Ben Svoboda, Ardis Bacak, Vlasta Bartos, and J.C. Kocurek. Not pictured is Carmen Kocurek.

awarded the Gold Award and also the top lodge award for District Two in 2009. Way to go, Lodge 47! Ocker Brethren Church will be having its annual Father’s Day Barbecue Fundraiser at the hall on June 20.

Vice President/FAC Frank Klinkovsky gave a report on all upcoming events—local, district, and statewide. Join Hands Day is May 1; SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament on May 15 in Temple; and SPJST End-of-Summer Getaway in Corpus Christi August 13 to 15. He reported that the Bloomin’ Temple Festival was very well-attended this year.

Treasurer David Pechal gave the treasurer’s report. Also giving a report was bar chairman Dolores Skrabanek and entertainment chairman Edwin Pechal.

Youth Leader Lynette Talasek gave

her report. They will be joining hands with Rogers ISD in painting the vocational building. We are so proud our youth are taking this opportunity to help others. The youth club sponsored a sausage booth at the Bloomin’ Temple Festival.

Honorary District Two Director/ Lodge 47 Vice President/FAC Frank Klinkovsky welcomed this year’s 50year members. We were pleased to honor and grateful to have Leon Jezek, Jr. and Helen Simcik join us on this very special occasion. Frankie highlighted some interesting facts that took place in 1960. Both honorees touched on their lives in the last 50 years since they first became members of SPJST. Mr. Jezek and Ms. Simcik, we thank you for giving us the honor to recognize you for this accomplishment. We hope you will join us again soon.

President Pechal thanked Judy Pechal for making the cake, Joyce Kraatz for the corsages and boutonnieres, and Patsy Koslovsky for setting up the table and the arrangements.

April birthday celebrants are Helen Wiley, Ruth Kohutek, Erin Vincent and Izabelle Kellhofer. May you all have a good birthday.

Celebrating wedding anniversaries in April are Windee and Gary Skrabanek, Elaine and Wayne Hoelscher, Beth and Pat Rabroker, and a very special anniversary to Adeline and Willie Kohutek who celebrated 65 years of marriage. Congratulations to each of you, and I wish you all a future 65 years of marriage.

Door prizes were won by Gladys Marek, David Pechal, and Becky Beckendorf.

Joe Pokorny of Lodge 48, Beyersville Achieves 50 Years of Membership

Lodge 48, Beyersville member Joe Pokorny, center, receives a 50-year pin from District Two Director Bobby Wuensche. Also pictured is Joe’s granddaughter Kristi Susan. Joe has supported and attended many functions at the hall. Congratulations, Joe!

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Next Meeting—May 2 The next meeting will be held on Sunday, May 2 with the adults meeting at 2 p.m., and the youth meeting at 1 p.m. A meal will be served following the meeting. The lodge will furnish the meat. Members are asked to bring a side dish of salad, vegetable, or a dessert.

I once again would like to thank Dolores Skrabanek for filling in for me as secretary and taking notes of the meeting. I was attending a youth club membership drive for Lodge 187, Round Rock. I am looking forward to being back in my spot on May 2 and seeing you all again. Take care and enjoy the beautiful, spring weather.

Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 49, Rowena farm equipment auction this Saturday

The annual community farm equipment consignment auction sale will be held in Rowena at the SPJST Lodge 49 hall grounds this Saturday, 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.

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Lodge 80, Holland to award scholarships

SPJST Lodge 80, Holland met April 17, 2010, at 4:10 p.m. President Rita Spinn called the meeting to order.

Membership stood for the Pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence for departed members. All officers were present. Sales agents absent were Jim Wiest, Vicki Slye, and Frank Horak.

Secretary Linda Hill read the minutes of the March meeting. They were approved as read.

Treasurer Jewel Wolf gave the financial report.

Under correspondence, thank you notes were read from Dan and Rayetta Hendrix for the use of the hall for their annual Easter egg hunt; from the Fort

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Willie and Adeline Kohutek Celebrate 65 Years of Marriage

Mr. and Mrs. Willie E. Kohutek of retired from Blackland Research Buckholts celebrated their 65th wed- Center in 1979. Mr. Kohutek served ding anniversary at SPJST Lodge 15, as SPJST District Two Director for 12 years.

Buckholts Mrs. Kohall on hutek is a April 18, dedicated 2010. The housewife reception and retired was hosted school by their cafeteria children, manager. grandchilThey dren, and lived in g r e a t Te m p l e grandchiltheir first dren.

32 years of Willie E. marriage Kohutek and in the married Bryant Adeline Station Shenkir commuApril 19, nity near 1945, in the Buckholts home of Adeline and Willie Kohutek in Milam Reverend County the Kostoryz in Temple. Their first home was in past 32 years.

Willie and Adeline are active Wilmington, Delaware.

Mr. Kohutek was in the United members of Lodge 47, Seaton.

—SPJST— States Army from 1943 to 1946 and

Hood Living Memorial Garden; and from Tri County Longbeards. Sister Spinn thanked all who helped to make the District Two Spring Meeting a success. Congratulations to Dan Hendrix for receiving the Lifetime Achiever award. Johnnie Balusek received her 50-year pin also at the spring meeting.

A card was sent to Pauline Kopecky on her 96th birthday.

Directors suggested giving $500 scholarships to lodge members and $250 to non-members. Cyril Pajestka made the motion, seconded by Curtis Wolf. Motion carried. Requests were made for donations from the Holland Baseball Association for $350 and for American Cancer Society Relay for Life - Mary Mowdy and Virginia Benner each $200. Rayetta Hendrix asked for a donation for Friends of the B.J. Hill Library, and $200 was designated for the cause. Coleman Benner made a motion, and it was seconded by Cyril Pajestka. Motion carried.

Also discussed was for people asking to rent the hall to come before the board to make their wishes known.

A thank you to the Wolf sisters for decorating the hall.

Since the Czech National Cemetery is an SPJST Lodge 80 entity, it would

need to take over the upkeep. Suggestions were made, and perhaps the youth could help.

Holland school will be using the hall for testing.

Those having birthdays in April are Barbara Taisler-Hill and Paula Weir.

On the sick list were Hiram Dixon and Darwin “Monk” Ivicic.

Door prizes were won by Andrew Vrabel, Mary Mowdy, Cyril Pajestka, Virginia Benner, and Linda Hill.

The meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.

Next Meeting—May 1 The next meeting will be May 1 at 4 p.m. See you then!

Fraternally, Estelle Coker, Reporter —SPJST—

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The April 2010 meeting of Lodge 81, Needville was held on Sunday, the 18th. At 12 noon, President Vincent Newman gave a prayer of thanks. Our meal consisted of baked and fried chicken provided by the lodge. The members brought an assortment of vegetables and desserts. Thanks to Darlene Blinka and her kitchen committee for getting everything set up for us. Also, thanks to everyone who brought all of the delicious food.

President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1:10 p.m. Willie Mae Kuykendall led the Pledge of Allegiance. We had a moment of silence for departed member Franklin Krobot. Our sympathy goes to his family and friends.

All officers answered the roll call.

Added to our sick list are Sandra Wiles and Johnny Kujawa. We wish you a speedy recovery.

Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read the minutes, and they were approved after a minor correction.

Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha read his report, and it was approved as read.

Special Funds Chairman Tom Stavinoha read his report, and it was also approved as read.

Under old business, Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha confirmed that the SPJST Float is reserved for April 24 for the Needville Youth Fair parade.

Then, President Newman stated that we received a certificate of appreciate for the Make a Difference Day. There was also further discussion on our property tax exemption.

Under new business, District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt mentioned the district fall meeting to be held at Lodge 88, Houston in September. After some discussion, our lodge decided to make the proper contact to notify that we would be interested in hosting the 2011 District Five Spring Meeting in April. Special Funds Chairman Tom Stavinoha said that he will contact the person for this information. District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt gave us information about the Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden. It was decided to send a donation. Larry also mention the two people from the Katy lodge climbing Mount Everest to raise funds in order to provide teddy bears for hospitalized children. Also, Larry gave interesting status reports on our lodge. As an added bonus, Larry presented a check

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and a plaque to our lodge for our first step award. We’re always glad to have you and your lovely wife Dorothy visit us.

Also under new business, President Vincent Newman read a letter from State FAC Chester Jenke about Join Hands Day. It was decided that we will once again participate in this event.

Under other business, Kitchen Committee Chairman Darlene Blinka mentioned that there is an unused microwave oven in the storeroom. After a little discussion, it was decided to put the microwave in the kitchen so anyone can use it.

Door prize winners were Karen Rust, Dan Pavlas, Lucille Rohan, and Dorothy Blinka. Other prizes brought

by Larry W. and Dorothy Pflughaupt were won by Jeanette Barnes, Dorothy Kuban, Laura Ann Abschneider, Winnifred Susan, Darlene Blinka, Willie Mae Kuykendall, and Gloria Pavlas.

Congratulations to our lucky winners.

Next Meeting—May 16 For our next meal on Sunday, May 16, it was decided to have hamburgers. Members, please bring chips, dips, and desserts. See you at the next meeting.

Fraternally, Jeanette Newman Reporter —SPJST—

Bobby Bags Bobcat!

District Two Director Bobby Wuensche of Taylor and grandson Trevor are pictured with a bobcat that Bobby trapped in his chicken house — after five guineas were killed. The bobcat got the family dog off the hook for the guinea killings!

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Lodge 48, Beyersville Members Walk in Taylor Relay for Life

SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville members walked the sponsorship lap at the Taylor Relay for Life on April 16, 2010. Pictured are, front, left to right, Linda and Kayla Wuensche, and back, Ruth Ann and Alice Wuensche. Paula Kennedy, not pictured, also walked.

Lodge 92 Fort Worth members enjoy egg hunt

Our monthly meeting was held on Sunday, April 11, 2010. We also held our belated Easter egg hunt which helped to improve attendance a great deal. In addition to Gordon Hubenak serving his famous and good Hubenak hamburgers, we had the youth Easter egg hunt and our usual adult hunt.

By show of hands, it appears that we will have good attendance at our May 9 Mother’s Day meeting. Kenneth Krivanek volunteered to prepare the food for that day. Cold cuts anyone? It will be good.

It was good to hear from our longtime members, Florence and Jim Greer. You can send them greetings at the Winters Park Assisted Living Center in Garland, Texas. Hope you and the Koci’s will be able to make it to our 100th Anniversary Celebration on September 18. Congratulations to Sophie Zich Blazek on receiving her 75th SPJST membership pin.

Trustee report by John Paprskar gave us the good news of our lodge tax abatement. John also would like anyone who donated to the tree fund to let him know so that he can recognize them for their donations. For right now, we have misplaced the donor list.

Sunshine Chairperson Mary Ann Kozel reported sending sympathy cards to the families of Tim Zurovetz

and Bob McWilliams. Members with special birthdays were recognized.

Thanks to Frankie Tesar on painting the garage and other tasks that he performs for the lodge.

Congratulations to Lodge 84, Dallas on its great 100th Anniversary Celebration on April 17 and 18. Good show! If you weren’t there, you missed a grand time.

Az podruhe, Al Kercho, Trustee —SPJST—

Lodge 130, Dallas supports Soup Mobile

The April meeting was called to order by President John Vrla at 5 p.m.

He proceeded to lead the members present in the Pledge of Allegiance which was followed by a moment of silence for deceased members.

Lodge 130, Dallas continues to support the Soup Mobile which feeds the homeless in Dallas with a monthly donation. Beseda Director Martha Vrla informed the membership that the Lodge 130 Beseda Dancers were invited to participate again this year at the annual Westfest in West on Labor Day weekend. This has been an annual event for the dancers for many years. If you love to dance and would be interested in joining the dance group, we always welcome new dancers!

Our monthly meetings are held the third week of the month. Watch the Vestnik for date, time, and location for the next meeting to be held in May. If you have not attended a meeting in awhile, we invite you to come see what’s happening at Lodge 130.

There will be three $100 door prizes given for attendance for the next two meetings. We hope to see you there!

Fraternally, Suzanne Vrla, Reporter —SPJST—

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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Lodge 141, Sealy to join hands this Saturday

President Bennie Stolarski began the April 2010 meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. After the minutes were read and the treasurer’s report was given, Secretary Bernice Stolarski reported on the plans for the Join Hands Day project at the four local cemeteries. The plan is to meet at the Sealy Cemetery at 9 a.m. Local KJT Society 80 will be joining SPJST Lodge 141, Sealy and Woodmen of the World Lodge 105 along with Girl Scout Brownie Troop 2304 to place small United States flags at the headstones of veterans at the Sealy Cemetery and Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery. The members will then travel to St. Mary’s Cemetery in Frydek where they will be joined by Girl Scout Brownie Troop 261. From there, they plan to go to the San Felipe Cemetery.

Lodge 141 also takes care of the flowerbeds at Gordon Memorial Library as part of their Join Hands Day project. Some flowers have been planted, and more will be planted later.

Next Meeting—May 11 The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11 at the Gordon Memorial Library.

Fraternally, Bernice Stolarski Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 142 Houston meets this Sunday at Cooper Farm

Lodge 142, Houston met on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Lodge 88, Houston Annex Building. President Keith Kieschnick called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. after we all enjoyed our noon meal at 1 p.m. All members and guests recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Secretary Alice held roll call of officers and read the previous month’s minutes. James Templain made a motion to accept the minutes. The motion was seconded by Jack Manchack.

Correspondence was read.

Treasurer’s report was given by Mary Ann Kieschnick. The youth club report was given by Catherine Manchack. Lodge 88, Houston’s Easter egg hunt was discussed. The youth club treasury balance was discussed.

FAC Karen Owens was absent, but President Keith Kieschnick gave a report on upcoming events. Join Hands Day, a community activity, is May 1; SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament in Temple is May 15 (cost is $7 per person); and SPJST End-of-Summer Getaway in Corpus Christi is August 13 to 15.

Books were audited as reported by Emil Kutra. All are in good order.

Visitors were recognized were District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt and wife Dorothy and District Five Youth Counselor Barbara Linney-Gonzales. We were happy to have them here. District Five YAD

Lodge 81, Needville Achieves First Step Incentive Award

Lodge 81, Needville President Vincent Newman, right, receives the lodge’s 2009 First Step incentive award from District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt at the lodge’s April meeting.

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Lodge 76, Wichita Falls Plans 2010 Activities

SPJST Lodge 76, Wichita Falls officers discuss upcoming events at a planning meeting at the home of Aileen Pokorny. Quarterly meetings will be held in June, September, and December 2010. Pictured, left to right, are Secretary/Treasurer Mary Ann Cook, President Mary Jane Michna, and Vice President/FAC Aileen Pokorny. Reporter Betty Trott is not pictured.

will be held at Lodge 88 on Sunday, June 27.

On Sunday, May 2, our lodge will meet at SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm, located at 2001 Waldeck Road in Ledbetter, Texas. This is a 90-minute drive to the camp. We plan to arrive at 12 noon. The meal will be at 1 p.m.

Birthday celebrants were Aryanna Saxton - April 16 and Rita Hermis April 20. There were no anniversaries.

Prize for the youngest child went to Georgia Conway; oldest male was Jack Manchack; oldest female was Alice Jochen. The capsule prize for $60 went unclaimed. Next month, the prize is $70 due to the absence of Ocie Hademenos, Daryl Spivey, and Russell Luke.

Next Meeting—May 2 On May 2, we will meet in the dining hall at ENC at 1 p.m. We will see you all there and enjoy.

Fraternally submitted, Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 187 Round Rock members visit at Gattiland

About 30 young people and adults from Lodge 187, Round Rock enjoyed a nice afternoon meeting at Gattiland.

While the young people enjoyed the games with Jennifer and Patsy, we held our regular meeting. Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Jenke for providing the door prizes.

Gregory, Luke, Red, and Mr. Jenke were recognized as having birthdays in April. Happy birthday!

The next meeting will be changed to the first Sunday in May as our regular meeting day falls on Mother’s Day. We hope to see all of you on Sunday, May 2 at our regular meeting time and potluck dinner. Remember to bring canned goods or nonperishable goods for the Hutto Pantry.

Margie Haas, FAC/Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station plans Join Hands Day project

All members and friends are invited to participate in mowing, trimming, and cleaning up the historic Moravian Cemetery in Bryan on Join Hands Day—Saturday, May 1, 2010, at 9 a.m. The work should be finished by 12 noon, and any amount of participation will be appreciated.

Drinking water will be provided by the lodge. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves and a rake or hoe to do some light cleanup after the mowing and power trimming.

The cemetery has a Texas Historical Commission marker and is the final resting place of several pioneer Czech families of the Bryan area, including the Scasta, Syptak, and Novosad families.

The entrance is located between the homes at 5913 and 5909 Knightsbridge Lane in the Copperfield subdivision.

For more information, please contact Lodge 189 President Henry Mayo (979) 777-1426 or email hpmayo1@verizon.net.

Fraternally, Henry Mayo, President —SPJST—

Lodge 204 Stephenville plans picnic in the park

The members of Lodge 204, Stephenville held their first meeting online on Sunday, April 18, 2010. It was a success. We had more members than we had at some of the meetings at The Koffee Kup Restaurant. My grandfather once told me that you could not teach an old dog new tricks, but it seems that the members are teaching me new tricks. I guess we never get too old to learn something new, and it seems computers are the way to go if the members live so far apart that it is hard to travel to meetings.

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Lodge 87, Temple Earns Gold Award

Congratulations to Lodge 87, Temple for achieving the Gold Award in the Heritage ’09 incentive program. District Two Director Bobby Wuensche, left, presents the award to, second from left to right, Lodge 87 President John Troy, Secretary Diane Troy, and Treasurer Daryl Entrop.

The next meeting will be at Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico at 4 p.m. We will review this meeting and plan the picnic in the park. We will also plan for the future and determine the best place to have meetings to help more members to be able to attend.

Keep smiling, Norman M Kneschk President/Treasurer/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 246 Morganʼs Point bake sale this Saturday

SPJST Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point will have a bake sale and craft sale fundraiser to benefit Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden on Saturday, May 1, 2010. The Join Hands Day event will be held at Best Quality Meats and Sausage Shop, located at 2610 South General Bruce Drive in Temple, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The garden project is a memorial for the brave soldiers who lost their lives in the tragic shooting which occurred at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009. They will not be forgotten. With the help of businesses, schools, churches, youth groups, and everyday men and women, boys, and girls, we can make this happen.

Please bring baked goods or craft items to Best Quality Meats on Saturday, May 1. Thank you for your support.

In addition, Lodge 246 Youth Club will hold its meeting at the same time.

Please RSVP for the youth meeting only to Youth Leader Jessica Fernandez (254) 624-0050.

Fraternally, Jessica Fernandez Youth Leader —SPJST—

Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge 88, Houston

The April 14, 2010, meeting started at 11:05 a.m. by President Zajicek with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer by Helen Hegwood.

Secretary Bette Hurta had the roll call with 12 sisters present.

Secretary Bette Hurta read the minutes from the last meeting. There were no changes so the minutes stood as read.

Cake bakers for May are Nell Stautberg, Willie Mae Pechacek, and Almeida Bravenec.

Sisters who will prepare the lunch in May are Dixie Raskin and Helen Hegwood, We will have meatballs and spaghetti. Thanks, ladies. Louise and Deloris will bring bread.

Ticket Chairman Margie said everything is going okay.

Treasurer Edna Wehring also said it is going okay.

Flo Orsag is doing better. We miss you at the meetings, Flo.

Under new business, Helen has reserved three buses for this year.

Ladies, please let Helen know where you all want to go.

Calcutta was won by myself (two times), Helen Hegwood, and Ora Nell Hassebrock.

Edna Wehring wants five recipes from everyone. Bring them to the May meeting.

Birthdays in April were Almeida Bravenec, Helen Hegwood, and Delores Pavlicek.

The prayer was by Helen Hegwood, and we ate.

Respectfully, Evelyn Zajicek, President —SPJST—

Fort Worth Friendship Club

The Fort Worth Friendship Club met on Wednesday April 7, 2010 at St. Thomas Parish Hall for the monthly meeting with 41 members present.

Jacqueline Williams was guest of Kathy Ormsbee and joined the Club.

Welcome, Jacqueline. We are glad to have you join us.

President Mary Ann Krivanek called the meting to order, welcomed everyone and thanked Joe Kozel for the great music before the meeting.

Following, Vice President Betty Krenek read a poem “Message of Spring” which was enjoyed by all. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited then a moment of silence was observed in the memory of Bob McWilliams, husband to Pat McWilliams who died earlier in the week. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Pat and her family.

Secretary Elizabeth read the minutes from the last meeting, and Treasurer Mary Ann Kozel gave the financial report. Both were accepted as presented.

Sunshine Person Willie Mae Becan reported on sending Easter cards to Martha Boenisch, Harold Balvin, Annie Whitsell, and Mary Windham.

The singing of “Happy Birthday” went out to April celebrants Lydia Alholm, Linda Horner, Marie Keller, Alene Kercho, Geri Kortokrax, Rose Ann Spann, and Annie Whitsell. May you all have many more!

Historian Rose Ann Spann reported that she has about completed the photo book for year 2009 and would bring it next month. She stated that she would not be able to take photos in the future.

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group picture was taken — our first ever.

Lucille Kret reported on calls from Agnes Reznicek who is at Manor Care. She said they talk almost every day. Agnes sends greetings to all of her friends and says she misses everyone.

Lucille also reported that Tom Konen had surgery and broke his ankle. Get well soon, Tom; we miss you and Nettie.

Libbie reported on a phone call from Melba Brown, sister to Merel Kovar. She stated that Merel had been in the hospital due to a fall, and was supposed to be released when she fell again and this time broke her wrist.

Since then, Melba has called again.

Currently, Merel is in rehab at Garden Terrace at 7500 Oakmont Boulevard,

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Fort Worth, Texas 76132 if anyone wants to send her a card.

Door prizes were brought by Elizabeth Creamer, Lupe Esparza, Marie Keller, Alene Kercho, Debbie Skrasek, Helen Skrasek, and Rose Ann Spann (three). Lucky winners were Paula Arsenault, Alicia Castillo, Lupe Esparza, Monalee Hattendorf, Anna Marie Moncrief, Kathy Ormsbee, Helen Skrasek, Rita Thomas, and Mary Windham. It is always such fun to get a prize. Rose Ann had a basket of plastic eggs, and everyone got to pick one. Each egg had a surprise inside; some got a poem or a joke, candy, and even cash. Thanks, Rose Ann. Rosie Steinman made a motion that we start an “Admiration Society”. If

you admire someone, bring them a card and little gift. She then presented Mary Ann Krivanek, a person whom she admires, with a card and a gift.

How nice!

This was the month that everyone brought items for St. Thomas Food Bank. President Mary Ann told me 105 items were brought, and $60 cash was collected. With the cash, 40 dozen eggs and 20 packages of hot dogs were purchased, and there is still $10 left over. A new grocery store called Aldi is now in Fort Worth, and it had a sale on eggs and hot dogs last week which were a good buy.

Stanley Krenek handled the 50/50 dollar game, and winners were Paula Arsenault and Kitty Rippen. This was Paula’s lucky day — she won a door

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prize and was a dollar game winner.

Rose Steinman was congratulated on being the recipient of an award from the Texans of Czech Ancestry (TOCA) representing the American Sokol Southern District. She received this honor for promoting Czech heritage throughout the state of Texas and was given a bouquet of red roses and certificate. This was a complete surprise to Rosie. Also to her surprise, all of her children were there to witness this special occasion.

April hostesses Lois Smith, Darlene Tompkins, Jo Ann Wilson, and all their helpers were thanked for the great job. All the tables were decorated with bags with colorful flowers.

Host/hostesses for May will be Joe Kozel, Betty Krenek, Betty Landsfeld,

Lodge 133, San Antonio Members Celebrate Anniversary of Chartering Sunday, March 21, 2010 • El Tipico in San Antonio, Texas • Submitted by Jarolyn Popp, President

Lodge 133, San Antonio members enjoy lunch at El Tipico in San Antonio. LEFT PHOTO: Evelyn and Emil Matula. CENTER PHOTO:

Nicholas, Jacqueline, and Haley Neff. RIGHT PHOTO: Kelsey Trinidad, Ken Reese, Aiden Trinidad, and Vicki Reese.

Members of SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio enjoy lunch at El Tipico in San Antonio on March 21, 2010. Members and guests celebrated the anniversary of the chartering of Lodge 133.

LEFT PHOTO: Emil and Grace Rohan.

RIGHT PHOTO: Ed and Pat Keller.

BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Patsy and Doris Moczygemba. PHOTO 2: Tim Dusek and Irene Jasek. PHOTO 3: Jordan Summers and Jennifer Caisteaux. RIGHT PHOTO: Victor Miculka and Agnes Rohan.

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and Marie Keller.

Following the meeting, grace was said, a fried chicken lunch with many wonderful side dishes was enjoyed, then games were played. A good time was had by all.

News Betty Landsfeld enjoyed the visit from her grandson, his wife, and their two children who were from Milwaukee. Betty said that she wished that they could have stayed longer.

Paula Arsenault stated that she will not be with us at the May meeting as she will be in Houston attending the wedding of her daughter. I am sure that it will be a lovely affair, and that Paula will have a great time.

Lil Kosarek, Rosie Steinman, and I enjoyed the trip to Temple with the Ennis Sewing Circle to tour the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. It is a beautiful center, and everyone enjoyed all the displays and artifacts. I especially enjoyed seeing my Temple friends, Evelyn Jez who stopped by to say hello, and Merlene Bravenec who had lunch with us.

This past week, Lil and I took another day trip to Athens, Texas with a group from Lil’s church in Arlington.

Here, we toured the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center which was most interesting. We also visited the Museum in downtown Athens and toured the East Texas Arboretum which was very nice.

In the event that any of you in Fort Worth did not go see “Butterflies in the Garden,” at Fort Worth Botanical Garden, you missed a good event.

Every two years, the Botanical Society brings in butterflies from all over the world. I was told that they brought in 12,000 butterflies at various stages and each week would replenish the garden as the butterflies hatched. You could just walk around in the garden with all colored butterflies flying around. It was fun and interesting.

The next meeting will be May 5, and President Mary Ann said the color for the day will be pink. So wear pink, bring a side dish for lunch, and I look forward to seeing all of you then.

So until, Keep smiling!

Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST—

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Kroužek Českých Zen—Dallas Circle of Czech Women

Our theme for April was Easter Egg-stravaganza. The tables were decorated with the Easter theme.

Thanks to Anna Marie Eszlinger and Jeraldine Becan and Deanna Houpy.

President Deanna Houpy called the meeting to order. Evelyn Trojacek led us in reciting the the Pledge of Allegiance, and we remained standing for

a moment of silence in memory of Helen Parma, a lifelong member of the Circle; Ida Fehmer a member of the Circle; Robert Pokladnik, husband of Helen Pokladnik and twin sister Lil Maxcy, brother of Martha Frnka, Mary Kubin, and Annie Petr; and Tim Zurovetz, nephew of Bertha Podhrasky.

Recording Secretary Carole Faraizl read the March minutes, and they were approved as read.

Treasurer Jeraldine Becan read the treasurer’s report, and it was approved as read.

Lodge 141, Sealy Member Achi eve s Grand Age o f 96

SPJST congratulates Sister Adelle day, coming home from school: . . .

M. Jan Marek, a member of SPJST We had to cross a ditch half full of Lodge 141, Sealy, who celebrated water, about waist deep. My little sixher 96th birthday on March 24, or seven-year-old brother would not 2010. Sister Adelle will be entitled to get in the ditch because he was told all SPJST member benefits with no by mother not to get water in his new further dues or assessments required. boots. Our uncle was on the side of the ditch so I deAdelle Marek cided to get in was born on the middle of the March 24, 1914, ditch, and I in Sealy, Texas, asked him to the daughter of hand my little Leo Jan, who brother to me emigrated from and I would get Czechoslovakia him across to at age 18, and the other side. I Anna Petrusek, didn’t realize who also emihow heavy he grated from was. When our Czechoslovakia uncle handed at age three. him to me and Her siblings let go of him, I included brothdipped him right ers Lumir, in the middle of Alvin, Emil, and the ditch in all Orville and sisthat water. He ters Rosie, was too heavy. I Emily, Marcella, got him across, and Leontina, all soaking wet with deceased. new boots full of Adelle marAdelle M. Jan Marek water. He reried Rudolph minded me of it John Marek on February 15, 1941, at First Presbyte- often, even a few weeks before he rian Church in Sealy. The couple was died. I never forgot it . . .

Adelle is a member of Six-Mile blessed with a daughter Annette Presbyterian Church of Port Lavaca Baker of Port Lavaca.

When they were first married, which she attends faithfully, and is a Adelle and Rudolph lived in Crosby. past church elder.

Adelle’s hobbies include collectAdelle was a homemaker all of her life. Rudolph worked at a furniture ing recipes and Christian music. She factory in Houston until 1957. They has always loved to try new recipes. then moved to Port Lavaca where he She still makes the best kolaches and worked for a contractor building homemade bread. Adelle loves singing Christian songs. houses.

She resides in Port Lavaca.

Rudolph passed away in 1992.

—SPJST— Adelle remembers on a very rainy

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Correspondence Secretary Evelyn Trojacek read a thank you letter from VA NW for the donation in memory of Marie Toberney.

She said she talked to Kathy Nemec, and she said to leave the donation in memory of her mother Helen Parma in the Krouzek treasury. She also talked to Martha Frnka, and she said to leave the donation in memory of Robert Pokladnik in the Krouzek.

Evelyn also read a cute story from Evelyn Cechan entitled “I’m Fine.”

Membership Chairman Carole Faraizl said we have 70 members with six not paid.

Joyce Ehrenberger and Carole Faraizl gave a report of the Texas Czech Genealogical Society meeting held at Caldwell. They said the theme was “Let Freedom Ring—A tribute to our Czech Veterans.” They had Czech veteran speakers who told of their experience in the war. There was a wall of honor of the Czech veterans with pictures and discharge copies of the veterans and a concert in tribute to the veterans. The Dallas Czech Orchestra played.

Sunshine Committee Joyce Moore said she sent 18 cards this month.

Thinking of you cards were sent to Richard Brinker, husband of Joyce, and to Bessie Petr who had an accident and broke her arm. The members signed a card for Bessie Petr to let her know we are thinking of her. She also sent Easter cards to the shut-ins. A sympathy card was send to Kathy Nemec who lost her mother Helen Parma.

Bessie Tydlaska was absent, and Anne Hoeffler gave the birthdays for April, May, and June.

The Birthday Queen was Carolyn Nemec who will celebrate her 94th birthday.

Vice President Anna Marie Eszlinger conducted the installation ceremony assisted by Joyce Moore and Bertha Podhrasky.

We have three new crew members Jeraldine, Anna Marie, and Estelle along with the other officers who are going on a cruise on the good ship Voyager Krouzek for two years.

President Deanna Houpy will be captain of the ship. She will look after the welfare of the passengers and guide and direct the meeting.

Vice President Anna Marie Eszlinger will be first mate on the ship and will assist the president and arrange programs and fundraisers.

Recording Secretary Carole Faraizl will keep a record of the minutes.

Treasurer Jeraldine Becan will be re-

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sponsible for finances of the ship and paying bills.

Correspondence Secretary Evelyn Trojacek will do the correspondence of the ship.

Membership Chairman Carole Faraizl will collect dues, make a roster, and keep us informed of new members.

Parliamentarian Estelle Smith will help the president regarding parliamentary procedures and rules.

Members will all work together and have a pleasant journey for the next two years. Bon voyage.

The committees were appointed.

Evelyn Cechan is reporter and telephone committee; sunshine committee is Joyce Moore; and birthday committee is Bessie Tydlaska.

We discussed 75th anniversary preparations.

Evelyn Cechan And Bertha Podhrasky will see that the orchestra members are fed before the program begins. From 1:15 to 1:45 p.m., the orchestra will eat in the kitchen.

Members are needed to help make the chelebicky sandwiches at 9:30 a.m. on June 6. We need members to help as needed to help make our 75th anniversary a success.

A cut-off date for RSVP will be May 17.

We will not have a meeting at Sokol in May. We are going to Sweet Temptations Café, located at 9090 Skillman in Dallas, Texas. We will meet there at 11 a.m. on May 6. This is to celebrate Mother’s Day. A motion was made that we adjourn, and we adjourned with our quotation: Mejte se vzdycky radi—Always love

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Lodge 177, Academy Achieves First Step Award

Congratulations to Lodge 177, Academy for achieving the First Step Award in the Heritage ’09 incentive program. Lodge 177, Academy President Otis Beck,

one another.

Hostesses for April were Anne Hoeffler and Joyce Moore.

Blessing before lunch was given by Carolyn Nemec.

The do vyhry gifts were drawn and handed out.

We enjoyed a delicious dinner made with eggs.

Don’t forget we are going to Sweet Temptations Café for lunch on May 6 at 11 a.m. We are having a treat for Mother’s Day—no cooking! We hope to see you there.

There will be no meeting in June.

We are having our 75th anniversary on June 6. There will be no meeting in July. Our next meeting will be August 5 at 10:30 a.m.

Evelyn Cechan, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 177, Academy Presents 2010 Officers

Lodge 177, Academy officers for 2010 are, left to right, President Otis Beck, First Vice President Louis Driska, Second Vice President Shirley McCrea, Secretary Joanne Hutka, Treasurer Josie Mitchell, and FAC Bill Hutka.

right, accepts the award from District Two Director Bobby Wuensche. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 177 Treasurer Josie Mitchell accepts the incentive check.

Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth

The Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth is proud to put together a quilt for Lodge 92, Fort Worth’s 100th birthday celebration to be held on September 18, 2010, at Lodge 92. The quilt has been named “Stars Over Texas.” It is queen-sized and measures 85 inches by 100 inches. It will be given away at the birthday celebration. You do not have to be present to win. For information on how you can win this quilt, please contact Gloria Farek (817) 535-9050 or Evelyn Scaff (817) 453-3915. You may also write to Ladies Circle Lodge 92, in care of Mary Ann Krivanek, 4321 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76135.

Thank you for your support.

Fraternally, Gloria Farek, President —SPJST—

Watching Waxwings

By David Knape Lodge 187, Round Rock

My wife and I were watching television when we first noticed something peculiar. Every so often we would see something flash by the window. The flash was so quick we could not tell what it was. Was it bats?

Shadows? Our imagination?

Finally, after careful observation, we realized that the flashes were groups of birds. They were flying back and forth, back and forth, right across our backyard. We could not understand what was causing them to perform this strange maneuver. Finally I walked outside and saw that across the alley was a tree, loaded with the birds.

They were Cedar Waxwings, hanging like fruit, weighing down the limbs. There must have been 200 of them.

They were flying across our backyard and landing in this tree. As one group would arrive and another group would leave. When one group touched down, another would take off, looking like a squadron of fighters.

They seemed to have a system going, like air-traffic control at the airport.

I watched a group as it headed around the corner of the house. It was then that I saw what was happening.

They were eating the berries of the Yaupon tree that was next to our kitchen window. They were plucking the red berries as quickly as they could. The entire Yaupon was alive with Waxwings, working steadily, like pickers in a fruit orchard.

Each bird would pull a berry free, prying it loose with its bill. Then by

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some unknown signal, they would all fly off together and head across the alley to the staging tree.

Waxwings are absolutely beautiful birds, quite remarkable in their coloration with colors of brown, gray, and lemon yellow. On the wing is a patch of red, looking like a bright drop of wax, hence its name. They also have a rakish black mask that makes them look like a bold bandits or like Zorro. Their black mask is outlined in white, making it even more prominent.

Waxwings are known for dazzling aeronautics and flying in large flocks.

They also eat seeds and berries in massive quantities, stripping an entire tree or field in one feeding. They often pass berries or seeds back and forth to each other, apparently trying a flavor or sharing a dessert.

What a sight it was to see all those beautiful birds and their flights of fancy. Because they were so close to the kitchen window, we could almost reach out and touch them. They did not seem to mind our watching, and went right on with their feeding and their flight plan.

We returned to our television watching, thinking we would view the birds again later, but before we realized it, all the Cedar Waxwings were gone. The Yaupon was completely bare of berries, and the birds had all departed, as mysteriously as they had appeared. We wondered where their next destination would be.

One thing for sure, soon there will be a forest of young Yaupon trees popping up, wherever the Waxwings decide to go next.

David Knape Lodge 187, Round Rock —SPJST—

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Lodge 177, Academy Members Receive Lifetime Achiever Awards

Congratulations to Lodge 177, Academy members who received Lifetime Achiever awards. They are, left to right, Otis Beck, Louis Driska, Josie Mitchell, Bill Hutka, and Helen Bland.

Show Mom You Care This Motherʼs Day

(StatePoint) She brought you into the world and guided you through it.

Now it’s time to celebrate mom. Look past those flowers this Mother’s Day and opt for lasting, custom gifts or experiences expressing the depth of your

relationship.

Don’t forget, it’s not just your mom you should recognize, but the mother of your children, your grandmother, and all the special moms in your life.

Here are some creative ideas:

Turn The Tables How many meals has mom prepared for others? It’s time you turned the tables. It doesn’t have to be costly: salads, pastas, and soup will do nicely.

Just add some ambience to the dining room or pack it up for a picnic.

Give a Specially-Customized Gift She loves her customized ring tones and personalized options built into her car, her computer, and even her gym equipment, so she’ll appreciate a gift custom made especially for her.

Select a customizable gift based on her personality, such as jewelry that allows you to add different charms and incorporate engravings, or personalized stationery with a design scheme that captures mom’s essence.

“By choosing a custom gift, you can rest assured mom will appreciate the time and thought that went into selecting each component,” says Amy Myers, Vice President of Creative Services at Things Remembered, the nation’s leading chain of personalized gift stores.

At Things Remembered, customization always has been at the heart of what they do. For Mother’s Day, their Custom Couture jewelry is expected to be a top seller. Shoppers can create a unique custom necklace or bracelet with a pendent, birthstone, figural icon or pearl initial — or combination of all — that includes a personal engraving, such as a name, date or special message. For more information, visit www.ThingsRemembered.com.

Presenting Dallas Circle of Czech Women Kroužek Český Zen

Pictured are, front, left to right, Anna Marie Moncrief, Stanley Krenek, Mary Schneider, Lupe Esparza, Mary Ann Krivanek, Victor Martin, and Rose Cuba. Second row: Tracy Horn, Willie Mae Becan, Rosie Steinman, Anna Johnson, Kitty Rippin, Geraldine Kortokrax, Lucille Kret, Rita Thomas, and Lydia Alholm. Back: Jacqueline Williams, Ann Connor, Mary Ann Kozel, Joe Kozel, Kathy Ormsbee, Betty Krenek, Darlene Tompkins, Ella Greer, Wilma Stell, Elizabeth Creamer, Debbie Skrasek, Helen Skrasek, Paula Arsenault, Linda Horner, Mary Windham, Alene Kercho, Shirley Martin, Marie Keller, JoAnn Wilcox, Rose Ann Spann, Margaret Sears, Alicia Castillo, Lois Smith, and Monalee Hattendorf. Libbie Vrla was in attendance but not shown.

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SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) Update

LEFT PHOTO: Cabin interior. CENTER AND RIGHT PHOTOS: Kitchen construction begins.

Time To Relax Every mom deserves time off.

Package a spa gift certificate with a personalized, embroidered robe or an engraved makeup compact to extend her relaxation time. Instead of a pricey spa, use alternatives for at-home pampering. Create a gift basket with bath salts or oils, paired with scented candles and a relaxing CD. If mom likes to read, buy her favorite books and include an engraved bookmark with a quote about the joy of motherhood. She’ll think of you every time she flips a page.

Musical or Photo-Ready Options Mom sang to you as a child. Relive those memories with a music box or water globe featuring a special song.

Things Remembered has launched a new collection of engravable music boxes featuring lyrics, instruments and vocals. Choose from an assortment of songs, select your favorite jewelry box design and personalize it with an engraved message.

Mothers also love family pictures, so arrange some of her favorite photos in a display. Many retailers offer photo frames, shadowboxes, and albums with areas to add engraved personal reflections.

Other than her birthday, Mother’s Day is the best opportunity to thank your mom. This year, take the time to do it right.

—SPJST—

Tips For Enjoying the Great Outdoors

(StatePoint) Get out there and have some fun! It’s the season for hiking, camping or simply enjoying a day with the family at the park. But before running out the door, make sure you’re properly prepared and armed with basic safety information.

“With blue skies above our heads and nature below our feet, spending time in the great outdoors can be both an exciting and humbling experience,” says Jeff Corwin, explorer, biologist, conservationist and host on Animal Planet. “But before lacing up the hiking boots and packing up the rucksack, there are some crucial things that every novice adventurer should know.”

Here are some tips from Corwin to help you and your family safely enjoy the outdoors:

Always Be Prepared Whether you’re going camping in the woods or hiking on a trail, don’t forget to pack necessities, such as water and a flashlight, as well as a first-aid kit and any medication you may need. For people with allergies, this probably includes an allergy medication. However, just as you would at home, keep all medicines and first-aid supplies out of the reach of children.

Maintain Your Distance While the national parks are available for everyone to enjoy, they also serve to protect wildlife and their habitats. Therefore, when observing animals in the wild, use your common sense, follow the rules of the park and keep a safe distance from all wildlife.

Protect yourself and the animals to promote good stewardship of the environment.

Don’t Miss a Moment Whether you’re venturing out to a national park or staying closer to home, it’s always good to do your research before heading outdoors. Our natural spaces have a lot to offer, so select a site that has the features and activities that you and your family can enjoy together.

—SPJST—

Preserve Our Parks

With nearly 400 National Parks spread across the United States, your next outdoor adventure could be as close as your backyard. While enjoying the beauty and exciting activities that the parks have to offer, don’t forget to clean up after yourself and respect the environment.

“It is very important that we care for our parks to ensure that present and future generations can continue to enjoy them,” says Corwin, who currently is working with McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC Inc., the makers of BENADRYL, to educate families about outdoor safety and environmental responsibility.

As part of a continuing partnership to preserve America’s National Parks and to help ensure that nobody has to miss great outdoor moments because of allergies, BENADRYL and the National Park Foundation are giving two families the chance to experience nature’s treasures. Visit racetothemoment.msn.com to watch their journey and to discover your own outdoor adventure while learning what to do to help protect America’s parks.

Before heading out for a family ad-

venture, be sure to prepare properly.

And once you’re out and about, always follow basic safety rules and clean up after your fun is complete.

—SPJST—

Reunion

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!

West area rural country schools

On Saturday, May 15, 2010, there will be a Rural Country School Reunion at SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood hall, located three miles east of West, Texas, off of FM 2114.

If you attended a small country school such as Tokio, Leggett, Cottonwood, Leroy, Tours, Ross, Alligator, Denton Hill, Liberty Grove, or any other school not mentioned here that was consolidated into the West ISD, we are inviting you to join your old classmates for a reunion. Bring your pictures from those good ol’ days if you have any.

Doors will open at 2 p.m. A short business meeting will be held around 4 p.m. followed by a light sandwich meal. We hope to see you there.

If you need any information, please call Georgie Soukup (254) 662-0839; Irene Barber (254) 622-2998; or Milton Peterson (254) 533-2372.

Milton Peterson Lodge 6, Cottonwood —SPJST—

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Congratulations, SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas, on Your 100th Anniversary!

Editor’s Note: The following appeared in SPJST Lodge 84’s 100th Anniversary Souvenir Booklet. Next week’s Vestnik will include a summary and photos of the anniversary celebration.

The history of SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas goes back to our forefathers in La Grange, Texas, in the early 1800s.

In Europe and the rest of the world, pressures were being placed on the people. Political, economic, and religious stress was becoming all to frequent and familiar. The Czechs began to dream about coming to the United States of America in search of a new way of life. Hopes were high that with the skills they were bringing, survival in this new world with ideas of freedom and equality would be possible.

Thousands of Europeans arrived for a new life. Many settled in Texas and brought the rich heritage and culture with them and, of course, their language. Today, we Czechs display our heritage throughout the state of Texas—attending fairs and festivals

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where we parade our costumes, dance the traditional folk dance (beseda), and sing songs in our Czech language.

In most cases, those who came to America kept that common bond of language and customs by gathering into communities and remaining close to their neighbors from their homeland. Even in larger cities such as Dallas these people continued to stay close together.

In 1897, the Texas lodges met in La Grange, Texas, and the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texasu) became a reality. Twenty-two lodges were present and three additional were given their charters as of July 1, 1897, making a total of 25.

The State of Texas granted a legal charter to SPJST on August 12, 1897, less than 90 days from the founding date in July.

Now that we have covered some of our Czech history, this is the new beginning of Lodge Pokrok No. 84, Dallas. On February 20, 1910, a loyal group of members held their first

meeting in the old Macabee Hall on Main Street where the present City Hall stands today. The first slate of officers were Vavrin Drobil, President; Vaclav Zastoupil, Vice President; Frank Vodicka, Secretary; Robert Duron, Treasurer; Vaclav Blatny, Bookkeeper; and Vaclav Kartous, Sergeant-at-Arms. Numerous descendents of these fine leaders remain members of SPJST and Lodge 84.

Subsequent meetings were being held in the old Grigley Hall located on the corner of Preston and Wood Streets, until the membership grew too large. On August 21, 1921, there was a formal dedication of building for the new home of Lodge 84, located on Floyd Street.

In February 1935, the lodge celebrated its 25th anniversary. At this time, the membership had grown from the original 15 charter members to 129 adults and 25 juvenile members.

On February 18, 1940, the lodge celebrated its 30th anniversary.

Times were great, and the need for a larger facility was in place. In De-

cember 1940, the lodge acquired additional property in the form of two lots, and plans for a new building began on January 1, 1941.

World War II brought a lot of change. Our men went to serve our country in the Armed Forces, and it also brought a population boom to Dallas.

We have always been fortunate to have members who care about the lodge hall. As we all know, keeping up buildings and continuous maintenance is a never-ending job. We appreciate those who volunteered their time and efforts to keep this organization alive.

In February 1950, the lodge celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Another milestone for the lodge was on January 17, 1954 when Brothers Ben David and Ben Jarma brought before the membership a proposal to begin a softball team. On February 21, 1954, this became a reality. By 1985, the team had been in existence for 32 consecutive years, a record unheard of in the City of Dallas. This was unusual because Dallas was so big that players

LEFT PHOTO: Greeting attendees were John Becan, left, and Jim Liska. CENTER PHOTO: Linda Jaresh, left, purchases raffle tickets from Cherri Petr. The lodge raffled many nice prize baskets and other items. RIGHT PHOTO: SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian

Vanicek, left, and past Lodge 84 President Ida Schulz (1985-86) congratulate Ben Jarma on his many years of service as a lodge officer at Lodge 84. Thank you, Brother Ben, for the leadership that you have provided.

LEFT PHOTO: Dallas Czech Choral Group, under the direction of Robert “Bob” Liska, gets ready to perform. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 84 President Justine Yeager, right, introduces 2009-2010 Lodge 84 Queen Rachel

McManus. RIGHT PHOTO: A delicious Czech dinner consisting of pork roast, dumplings, gravy, green beans, and sauerkraut was served. It was catered by Lodge 84 member Bessie Petr and Bessie’s Catering.

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changed teams so often. The team won many trophies and tournaments over the years throughout the city and state showing good sportsmanship and the love of the game while continuing to share the fraternal bonds of teammates and families. You can still see their many achievements in the trophy cases in the foyer at Lodge 84, Dallas today.

The lodge had a youth club, but the date of when it was formed is unknown. Sister Bessie Petr organized the Teen Club on September 16, 1956, and is still serving as youth leader today. The youth program has been actively involved in representing and serving Lodge 84 and District Three in a manner of true fraternalism. Young people are the future of tomorrow, and we hope they carry on the traditions that so many people have worked hard to preserve.

September 1, 1957, was another landmark day. The new addition was formally opened and completed for the building as it stands today. Over the years, the lodge continues to make improvements and modernize as times change.

Through the years, Lodge 84 and the arts have been a large factor in entertainment and fundraising. On March 3, 1957, a dinner and Czech

operetta was held with proceeds going to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor.

This year, on March 6, 2010, the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT) at the University of North Texas presented the Czech opera—The Bartered Bride in the Czech language demonstrating that history repeats itself.

Lodge 84 supports the Dallas Czech Orchestra and the Choir Group (these two groups are still in existence today) and other Czech-related organizations around the area. One way that we have continued to promote our Czech heritage is by participating annually at the State Fair of Texas.

Czech Day at the Fair involves all age groups from singing, dancing, enjoying food, and Czech music. We continue to celebrate the same traditions, only now the name has changed, and is referred to as Heritage Day at the Fair.

2010 was the first year that Lodge 84 had two Czech floats in the New Year’s Day Parade in Downtown Dallas.

100 years in the making—values, family traditions, and Czech heritage are the ingredients for continued success.

Accolades We would like to express our thanks to everyone who helped make our 100th anniversary a memorable and auspicious occasion: Our guest speakers—Mr. Brian Vanicek, President of SPJST of Temple, Texas; Mrs. Justine Yeager, President of Lodge 84, Dallas, Texas; Mr. Larry Laznovsky, President of American SOKOL of Ennis, Texas; and Mr. Johnnie Krizan, SPJST District Three Director of West, Texas.

Dallas Czech Choral Group—Director Robert “Bob” Liska.

Dallas Czech Orchestra Members and Director Lorenzo Parker.

Youth Club Members and the Leaders of Lodge 84.

The Chairman of the 100th anniversary committee Sister Vicki Sims and Co-chair Kelly Tucker.

Sister Ida Schultz who led us in the

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National Anthem and Sister Jeraldine Becan who led us in the Czech National Anthem.

Decorating committee who were under the leadership of Vicki Sims and Jeraldine Becan and many others.

Sister Kelly Tucker and Brother Gary McManus for the centennial souvenir booklet.

Bessie Petr for catering our wonderful dinner.

A special thanks to Gary McManus we cannot thank you enough for the time you gave for making our anniversary a memorable occasion.

Thanks to everyone who supported us by advertising in our souvenir booklet.

Thanks to the SPJST Home Office for all of its assistance.

Thank you to everyone who made any donation. Due to the great response of everyone helping with advertising and donations of all kinds, it is almost impossible to list everyone individually. However, we would like to express our thanks to those who supported us.

Thanks to the nameless members who spent countless hours to help make this 100th Anniversary a great success.

—Officers of Lodge 84, Dallas —SPJST—

LEFT PHOTO: Thanks to these Lodge 84 members who assisted with the special celebration. They are, front, left to right, Martha Frnka, Lillian Maxey, Bessie Petr, Jeraldine Becan, and Lynda Novak. Back:

Cherri Petr, Vicki Sims, Randy Petr, Kelly Tucker, Jim Liska, John Becan, and Joseph Ondrusek. RIGHT PHOTO: The Dallas Czech Orchestra entertains during the afternoon.

Speakers for the 100th anniversary program were Lodge 84, Dallas President Justine Yeager, Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek,

National Sokol President Larry Laznovsky, and SPJST District Three Director Johnnie Krizan.

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District One

Lodge 1, Fayetteville Adult and youth members will work with Fayetteville High School National Honor Society students to beautify America by cleaning a five-mile road in the Fayetteville community.

Contact: Sharon Fritsch (979) 966-3515 memawfritsch@gmail.com Lodge 9, Snook Adult lodge officers, youth club members, Snook BYF leaders, 4-H leaders and members, and Snook Cemetery Association will clean the local cemetery and place new flowers on the graves.

Contact: Marie Shelfer (979) 229-2949 shelfer@tamu.edu

Lodge 17, New Tabor Adult and youth club members will clean the New Tabor Cemetery and replace old flowers.

Contact: Mabrey Dowell (979) 272-8517 mabes82@aol.com

Lodge 39, Bryan Members and area neighbors will pick up trash and clean around the lodge meeting place, trim trees, etc.

Contact: Lillie O’Shields (979) 324-5961

Lodge 141, Sealy Members of Lodge 141, Woodmen of the World Lodge 105, KJT Society 80, Girl Scouts Brownie Troops 2304 and 261 will place 500 small United States flags on veterans’ graves at Sealy Cemetery, Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, St. Mary’s Church Cemetery in Frydek, and the San Felipe Cemetery in San Felipe.

Contact: Bernice Stolarski (979) 885-6786 bbstol@sbcglobal.net

Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station Members of Lodge 189, Southwood 4-H Club of College Station, and Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society will clean up the Czech Moravian Cemetery in Bryan.

Contact: Henry Mayo (979) 777-1426 hpmayo1@verizon.net

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SPJST proudly salutes these lodges for sponsoring projects Saturday, May 1, 2010 — Join Hands Day! District Two

Lodge 15, Buckholts Adult lodge members will partner with Buckholts Lions Club and Buckholts FFA Chapter to assist with the town of Buckholts’ “green project” and improve the town’s welcome sign and center.

Contact: Doug L. Williams (254) 593-2222 dlwilliams254@aol.com Lodge 18, Elgin Members will assist with fundraising for Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden.

Contact: Joyce Bowen (512) 856-2481 jbowen@critexas.com

Lodge 24, Cyclone Adult and youth members will prepare and serve 1,000 plates of barbecue chicken and have a country store booth with homemade goods available on Mother’s Day for the community to enjoy. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden.

Contact: Joan Vanicek (254) 985-0007 jvanicek@embarqmail.com

Lodge 29, Taylor Adult and youth members will have a bake sale booth at the Taylor Zest Fest to raise money for Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden.

Contact: Sharon Kaderka (512) 365-1082 Lodge 48, Beyersville Adult and youth members will collect food for the Taylor Food Pantry.

Contact: Donna Vanecek (512) 365-5717 donnavanecek@yahoo.com

Lodge 80, Holland Adult and youth members, along with Holland Volunteer Fire Department will host a barbecue to raise funds for the volunteer fire department.

Contact: Monica McDougall (254) 774-9971 polishamber@yahoo.com

District Three

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Adult and youth members sponsor a bake sale and car wash to raise funds for Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden.

Contact: Peggy Dobecka (254) 799-8550 dataped@sbcglobal.net

Lodge 25, Ennis Adult and youth members will team with St. Joseph’s Cemetery members, and local Boy Scouts to clean up St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Contact: Betty Macalik (972) 878-7719 macalik@hughes.net

Lodge 155, Austin Members will donate groceries to two area churches St. Austin Catholic Parish and Austin Brethren Church Contact: Doris Plagens (512) 673-6406 doris.plagens@yahoo.com Lodge 182, Falls County Adult and youth members will host a bake sale to raise relief funds for Haiti and participate in a cemetery cleanup.

Contact: Cheffon Massey (254) 252-0121 mrsann974@yahoo.com

Lodge 187, Round Rock Adult and youth members will join with Star Ranch Community in a food and all-necessities drive for a local food pantry in Hutto, Texas.

Contact: Jennifer McCarthy (512) 565-9156 jsupak@gmail.com

Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Adult and youth members will sponsor a bake goods and craft sale outside Best Quality Meat Market and Sausage Shop in Temple to raise funds for Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden.

Contact: David Nauert (254) 534-0807 davidn@vvm.com

Lodge 84, Dallas Adult and youth members will sponsor a diaper drive for Captain Hope, a shelter for homeless/battered women and children.

Contact: Vicki Sims (972) 484-8039 specialgran412@sbcglobalnet

Lodge 180, Burleson Lodge members will team with Girl Scouts of Johnson County to place flags on veterans’ graves at Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery in Fort Worth.

Contact: Rhonda Hurtik (972) 435-2286 rhurtik@yahoo.com Lodge 183, Arlington Youth and adult members will clean up in and around the lodge hall.

Contact: Kay Gerlich Weeks (817) 896-5277 kgweeks@att.net

Lodge 204, Stephenville Members will bake cookies for the fire department.

Contact: Donna Pierce (817) 739-5050 texasmomof4@hotmail.com

Join Hands Day 2010!

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District Four

Lodge 49, Rowena Lodge members will join Rowena Lions Club and Rowena Softball Association to paint bleachers and fence posts and install new bases at the Rowena Softball Field. They will also clean and pick up trash around the ballfield and fire house.

Contact: Sylvia Rollwitz (325) 442-3141 srollwitz@verizon.net

Lodge 73, Seymour Lodge members joined 4-H and FFA groups and TEEA adults leaders to host Ag Appreciation Day on April 16.

Contact: Chelsi Orsak (940) 889-1251

Lodge 207, Iowa Park Youth and adult members will assist Friends for Life - Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Walk for Life.

Contact: Joyce Kotulek (940) 855-0882 dkotulek@clearwire.net

Lodge 219, El Paso Adult and youth members will visit Dame la Mano shelter to support families in need.

Contact: Arnulfo Rivera (915) 630-8074 arnulfok5@yahoo.com

District Five

Lodge 88, Houston Adult and youth members will collect small stuffed toys for hospital emergency rooms.

Contact: Patricia Bruce (281) 635-3534 patricia.bruce@dvn.com

Lodge 162, Iowa Colony Adult members will collect/donate food to local food pantries.

Contact: Brenda Moyle (281) 369-3503 brenda@moblaw.com

District Six

Lodge 30, Taiton Adult and youth members will clean up FM 961. They will also clean the flower bed and Taiton hall and work on the sign.

Contact: Tommy Drapela (979) 543-1142 bdrapela@yahoo.com Lodge 32, Victoria Adult and youth members will work at the local food bank.

Contact: Kathy Ahlstrom (361) 578-3279 kathya@suddenlink.net

Lodge 97, Placedo Adult and youth members will hold a canned food collection drive for Victoria County Senior Citizens Center and Meals on Wheels.

Contact: Donna Vanek (361) 648-6266 donna.j.vanek@wellsfargo.com Lodge 148, El Maton Lodge members will assist an elderly SPJST member with yard cleanup and house cleaning and making dinner.

Contact: Melissa Zielonka (361) 972-6181 spjst148@yahoo.com

District Seven

Lodge 117, Robstown Lodge members will team up with students of St. James School to plant a vegetable garden for the school.

Contact: Frank Sijansky (361) 242-2259 chickendancin@sbcglobal.net

Lodge 202, Jourdanton Adult lodge and youth club members and friends will clean up, mow grass, pull weeds, and plant flowers in the year of a 98-year-old lady/shut-in.

Contact: Mary Ann Barta (830) 569-4440

Lodge 258, Seguin Adult and youth members will host a food drive to benefit the Christian Food Pantry.

Contact: Chester Jenke (210) 413-3053 cejenke@wmconnect.com —SPJST—

Attention, Join Hands Day Participants: Contact the Media

Getting publicity requires some time and effort. These suggestions may help.

1. Develop a media contact list, with phone numbers and email addresses, of newspaper reporters and editors, local and regional magazines, local television and radio stations and wire services. Most media outlets have Web sites where you can search and obtain contact names. Use real names, not just titles.

2. Distribute a pre-event press release that explains the who, what, when, where, why and how of your activity

3. If any of your volunteers have media connections, ask them to make personal contacts.

4. Invite a journalist to participate in your project.

5. Invite a newspaper or other media outlet to co-sponsor your event. Ask a local

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media personality to do a show from the work project site.

6. Make follow-up phone calls during the week prior to your event. Reinforce your announcement, answer questions, invite the media and provide best photo opportunities.

7. Develop radio public service announcements.

8. Get a local celebrity involved. Try to find someone with an affinity for your cause.

9. VERY IMPORTANT: Submit your project to the JOIN HANDS DAY Web site at www.joinhandsday.org. By registering your event, it can be seen by volunteers looking to participate and by members of the media looking for good stories. If you don’t have Internet access, call the JOIN HANDS DAY Action Center at (630) 522-6322, ext. 116, and have a Pre-Event Form faxed or mailed to you.

10. Involve your mayor, elected public official or other local celebrity to appear at your event to rally volunteers and attract media coverage.

Have your lodge* participate in Join Hands Day on May 1, 2010

Last day to apply - May 1!

*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.

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.

Life Insuran and More

Home Office 520 North Ma Temple, Texa 76501

(800) 727-757

info@spjst.or

www.spjst.or

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11. Emphasize human-interest stories.

12. Use non-media outlets, such as flyers for bulletins, school newsletters, supermarket grocery bags, etc.

Don’t forget to send your photos to the Vestnik!

Photo Usage: The reason for getting good photos is for the Vestnik, www.spjst.org, and for submission to JOIN HANDS DAY for use on its Web site and potential inclusion in its printed materials. If a project is selected as an Excellence Award winner, JOIN HANDS DAY will need quality photos for publication and Web posting.

Some local newspapers will use submitted photos. Photos also make excellent thank-you mementos for volunteers.

Photo Requirements: Medium-resolution (200 dpi) digital photos are used in the Vestnik. Low-resolution (72 dpi) digital photos can be used on the Web site.

Quality standard 4x6 or 5x7 glossy prints also are acceptable. If you have standard prints, send the original photos, please do not scan them to be emailed digitally.

Find the best photographer possible. If a volunteer is taking photographs, make sure that he/she has no other responsibilities during the event and can focus on getting interesting pictures. If you or a volunteers are taking pictures, use these tips to get dynamic photos that grab the viewers’ attention:

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1. Take intergenerational photos – young people and adults working together.

2. Focus on people wearing JOIN HANDS DAY or SPJST tee-shirts or buttons. Also look for bright colors to work into photos, such as flowers.

3. Take “action” shots of people working on the project. Take close-ups to show exactly what participants are doing. Ask them to glance up and make eye contact.

Avoid taking photos of people’s backs.

4. For group shots, get as close as possible and fill the frame.

5. Arrange some pictures, but in a way that doesn’t appear staged. For example, arrange flowers for planting close together to make a colorful foreground, or have an adult hold boards while a young person pounds a nail.

6. Take both vertical and horizontal photos. It’s easy to forget to turn the camera.

7. Submit photos immediately after the event to the Vestnik Editor: email

melaniez@vvm.com.

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Section

Lodge 25, Ennis youth enjoying first year in club

Hello, everyone! This is my first year to be a member of the youth club and my first letter to the Vestnik! I have had such a great time all year at our meetings and socials. My granny Betty Macalik is our youth leader. She does a great job and makes everything we do so much fun. I am looking forward to my first YAD and summer camp.

Fraternally, Olivia Zmolik, age 7 —SPJST—

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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:

SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774-7447

Email: melaniez@vvm.com

Questions?

Call (800) 727-7578

Lodge 30, Taiton youth readies for district meeting

Dear Vestnik Readers, I hope to see everyone at the District Six Spring Meeting on April 25 in Hallettsville. I have been working on my decorated egg for the kraslice contest. I hope I win again this year.

Good luck to all who will participate.

Dylan Treumer —SPJST—

order. He led us in saying the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST motto.

Vice President Jecenia Guevara read communications.

Secretary Ashley Garza called the roll of officers. Everyone was present.

Treasurer Jack Smith gave the treasurer’s report.

The minutes were accepted as read.

Mrs. Bacak welcomed everyone who attended. She reminded everyone about the District Six Spring Meeting in Hallettsville on April 25 and asked the children of our youth club to bring plants for the Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club prize drawing at the district meeting. She also reminded us to bring our decorated Easter egg - kraslice. She handed out the cards for YAD and forms for LITs and campers.

President Zakary Smith adjourned the meeting. The youth and parents enjoyed visiting and eating pizza in the kitchen and on the patio in the backyard.

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Treasurer Jack Smith, and Flag Bearer Zachary Laitkep.

The meeting was very short because the youth enjoyed having a big Easter egg hunt at the hall. The youth enjoyed hunting candy eggs and plastic eggs filled with money and candy.

Youth Leader Ardis Bacak reminded everyone to bring a plant or two to the District Six Spring Meeting in Hallettsville on April 25. The plants will be used for a prize drawing representing our youth club. She also reminded everyone to bring his kraslice Easter egg. Mrs. Bacak reminded everyone to read page 39 in his 2009 2010 SPJST Youth Club Handbook on how to decorate this egg for the Easter egg - kraslice -decorating contest. The youth were reminded to arrive at Hallettsville by 10 a.m. to register their decorated egg.

The meeting was adjourned by Jecenia Guevara.

Fraternally, Ardis Bacak, Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Leader Lodge 40 announces El Campo-Hillje Lodge 40 Youth Club reports important dates El Campo-Hillje The Easter egg hunt was fun, and I Youth Club reports on April meeting hope you all enjoyed yourselves as On Sunday, April 11, 2010, at 1:15 much as I did. Thank you to all the on March meeting

On Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at 6:15 p.m. Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club met at Youth Leader Ardis Bacak’s house. The youth and their parents enjoyed eating cheese and pepperoni pizza, homemade chocolate chip cookies, and drinking fruit punch.

We had a short meeting.

Zakary Smith called the meeting to

p.m., SPJST Lodge 40, El CampoHillje Youth Club met at the El Campo-Hillje hall.

Vice President Jecenia Guevara called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST motto were led by Craig Cerny.

Secretary Ashley Garza did the roll call of officers. All officers were present except for President Zakary Smith,

leaders-in-training and soon-to-be LITs for all your help, especially President Neil Rabroker for taking the lead in dividing the field and delegating responsibility.

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club would also like to give a big thank you to all the people at Slovacek’s Sausage in Snook, Texas. We appreciate your support and all the fabulous opportu-

Scenes from Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Booth at Bloomin’ Temple Festival

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nities you have blessed the youth with.

Thank you to all the families who came out to help support their SPJST youth club. It was a lot of work, and I appreciate all your input, time, and hard work. Thank you for always supporting this wonderful group of kids.

I would like to congratulate all the youth on being the top youth club in the district! By coming to the meetings and participating in youth club activities, you are what makes this youth club the top in the district. Way to go!

A trip to Medieval Times in Dallas was planned for Saturday, April 24.

Join Hands Day on May 1 We will be joining hands with several organizations as well as with some members of our mother lodge.

We will be meeting at Rogers High School Vocational Building on May 1 from 12 to 4 p.m. Refreshments and drinks will be provided. This is a great opportunity to help give back to the community and do your part on making this world a better place.

The project includes reviving the vocational building at Rogers ISD. Volunteers will be painting the vocational building which includes the band hall, ag department, SOAR room, home economics kitchen and classroom, nurses’ health center, and two hallways. Paint and supplies are being donated by Akzo Nobel.

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Volunteers for this project include Akzo Nobel-Liquid Nails Temple employees, Rogers ISD faculty and students, SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club and parents, local paint contractors, and area churches. Babysitting services will also be provided for volunteers by the Rogers Honor Society students.

Please give me a call or email me if you need directions or more information.

Beseda Dancers to Dance at Kids Day DYC Patsy would like all District Two Beseda Dancers to be at the Cultural Activities Center (CAC) in Temple on May 15 at 2 p.m. to dance for Kids Day.

June 1—LIT Forms Due LIT camp forms are due. I will have plenty of applications available at the next meeting. They are also available online and at the SPJST Home Office. LIT camp will be from June 11 to June 13 at SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm. I will make copies of the map for you all and have them as well at the next meeting.

June 6—Lodge 47 Picnic Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall’s picnic will be held on Sunday, June 6. We will need some volunteers to work the games. We will be making all the

plans at the next meeting so please be sure to check your calendars beforehand so that we will have an accurate number of people who will be able to help.

June 17—District Two Swim Party The district youth swim party will be on Thursday, June 17 at Lions Junction in Temple again this year. All youth are encouraged to attend and bring as many friends as you would like! The swim party will start at 7 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. The concession stand will be open. No drinks or ice chests will be allowed in the park.

July 10—District Two YAD YAD cards are due on June 20.

There will be handbooks at the next meeting, and I will be there to answer any questions you may have on the projects. I hope you are all working diligently on your projects. I am excited to see what you all have in store for us. Also, please consider entering the talent competition as well as the royalty contest. There will be plenty of help with your speeches, and I have some good talent ideas available for you. This is a great chance to develop helpful skills that you can use later in your life. Please do not miss out on using all the opportunities that the SPJST youth program offers you. I hope you all enter at least one of these areas.

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District Two Camp Camp forms are due July 10. This is also YAD so if we could get them before that, it would be great.

Chaperone Training District Two camp chaperone training will be held at the SPJST Home Office on July 18 at 2 p.m. This is a mandatory meeting for all camp chaperones.

Finally!

District Two will be having its summer outing in Corpus Christi! The district will be paying for one night at the Emerald Beach Holiday Inn. There is a two-night minimum stay, and space is limited. Patsy would like for all families who are interested in attending the end-of-summer getaway to go ahead and make their own reservations.

The district will reimburse you for the one night. Even if you are unsure whether you are planning on attending or not, it would be a good idea for you to book a reservation ahead of time.

You have 48 hours to cancel that reservation if your plans do not go through.

In order to have your one night covered by the district, all youth members must participate in the sand sculpture contest. This is only available for active youth members. You must have attended at least seven youth club meetings this youth year to be eligible

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for the district covering your one night hotel stay. The second night and for those not eligible for the district outing will have an opportunity to reserve the room at a discounted rate of $109 per night. To make reservations, please call (361) 883-5731 and refer to group code “SPJ” to assure proper room rate.

Fraternally, Lynette Talasek Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club plans Join Hands Day project

Dear Readers, We had a meeting and voted on the Join Hands Day project. We will be helping Rogers ISD with painting.

Lodge 47 also had a meeting at 2 p.m.

We had an Easter egg hunt after the mother lodge meeting was over and ate some good food.

Payton Porubsky, age 9 —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth enjoys Bloominʼ Temple

Dear Readers, I had a fun time with my sister Macey and Madeline and my cousins at our booth at the Bloomin’ Temple Festival on April 9 and 10.

Carley Cummings, age 10 —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth sells sausage at festival

Dear Readers, I had lots of fun helping sell sausage wraps and sausage-on-a-stick at the Bloomin’ festival in Temple on April 9 and 10!

Macy Cummings, age 8 —SPJST—

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Lodge 47, Seaton youth practices math skills at booth

Dear Readers, I volunteered at the Bloomin’ Temple Festival working at our Slovacek Sausage booth. I got to meet lots of nice people and my cousins and I practiced a lot of math work with the money. I had a great time!

Bayley Fulton, age 11 —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth: bloominʼ fun at festival

Dear Readers, I had lots and lots of fun at the Bloomin’ Temple Festival! SPJST was doing a good job. Macey Cummings and Bayley Fulton were helping with money, and Abigale Fulton was walking around the fest telling people about SPJST. We all had fun!

Abigale Fulton, age 9 —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth enjoys fest, egg hunt

Dear Readers, I had a real good time at the Bloomin’ Temple Festival and the lodge Easter egg hunt. I got two prize eggs and picked out some really good prizes. My mom took me to the Bloomin’ Temple Festival on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I made some new friends and had a good time helping at the booth.

Zoe Talasek, age 9 —SPJST—

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Lodge 47, Seaton youth hunt Easter eggs

Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was held on Sunday, April 11, 2010. We talked about going to Medieval Times in Dallas on April 24.

We had an Easter egg hunt after the meeting with prize eggs. My brother, Matthew, was the only April birthday celebrant. He will be 16 on the 29th.

Kyle Hoelscher —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth work on poster, scrapbook

Dear Readers, Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club had its monthly meeting on April 11, 2010. We worked on our poster and scrapbook for YAD. We had an Easter egg hunt after the meeting. I am looking forward to going to Medieval Times in Dallas with my youth club.

Matthew Hoelscher —SPJST—

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Lodge 246 Morganʼs Point: joining hands to benefit Fort Hood garden

SPJST Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point will have a bake sale and craft sale fundraiser to benefit Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden on Saturday, May 1, 2010. The Join Hands Day event will be held at Best Quality Meats and Sausage Shop, located at 2610 South General Bruce Drive in Temple, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The garden project is a memorial for the brave soldiers who lost their lives in the tragic shooting which occurred at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009. They will not be forgotten. With the help of businesses, schools, churches, youth groups, and everyday men and women, boys, and girls, we can make this happen.

Please bring baked goods or craft items to Best Quality Meats on Saturday, May 1. Thank you for your support.

In addition, Lodge 246 Youth Club will hold its meeting at the same time.

Please RSVP for the youth meeting only to Youth Leader Jessica Fernandez (254) 624-0050.

Fraternally, Jessica Fernandez Youth Leader —SPJST—

Welcome, SPJST Lodge 87, Temple Youth Club!

Members of Lodge 87, Temple Youth Club gather at a meeting on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at the lodge hall in Temple. The youth club is under the direction of Youth Leader Lucas Davidson, and the youth club is looking for new members. For more information on how to join, call Lucas or wife Jennifer at (254) 853-9145.

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In Memoriam

Expression of Sympathy

Marjorie Hilda Prinz, 86, of Coupland passed away Thursday morning, April 15, 2010, at her beloved family farm in the Rices Crossing/Cele Community, where she has lived for the past 63 years.

Marjorie was born in the Type Community of Williamson County, Texas, to Paul and Ada Helgren on June 9, 1923. She was baptized and con- Marjorie Prinz firmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in the Lund Community where she was a devoted member throughout her entire life.

She and Raymond Prinz were married on May 4, 1942, while he was stationed in the Army at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker and partner with her husband Raymond at their farming operation where they were blessed with seven children.

They celebrated over 54 years of marriage until his death in 1996.

She was a member of SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Raymond; son Roger Prinz; brother Oscar Helgren; and sisters Pauline Madsen and Ruby Prinz.

She is survived by son James Prinz and wife Denise of Coupland; daughters Lois and husband Randy Kruger of Lago Vista, Margaret and husband Calvin Taylor of Bastrop, Geraldine (Deanie) and husband Wayne Ross of Bastrop, Helen and husband Dennis Hengst of Giddings, Betty (B.J.) and husband Thomas Gola of Taylor; grandchildren Randy Kruger, Jr., Diana Moncure, Marsha Bickham, Ray Ross, Crystal Devoll, Gregory and Karl Hengst, Anthony and Adam Gola, Daniel, Mark, John, and Jayme Prinz; and great-grandchildren, Haley Marie Kruger, Courtney McVay, Christian Moncure, Lane Linhart, Kayln, Emerson, and Amery Prinz; brother Clarence Helgren and wife Wilma of Elgin; sisters MayDell Prinz and Mildred McClellan; and sistersin-law Evelyn Gustafson and Irene Helgren, all of Elgin.

Memorials may be made in her honor to Bethlehem Lutheran Church,

P.O. Box 469, Elgin, Texas 78621.

The family received guests at Elgin Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 17. Funeral service was conducted at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elgin at 2 p.m. Sunday,

April 18 with the Reverend David Klumpp officiating. Marjorie was laid to rest next to her husband at Lund Cemetery.

Arrangements and care were en-

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Respectfully submitted, Evelyn Gustafson —SPJST—

Death Claims Paid in March 2010 S up re me L od g e S PJS T T em p le , T e xa s

Name

F rom 3 / 01/ 2010 to 3 /3 1 /201 0

Brenda J. Stermer Doris M. Fuller Douglas E. Brau Albina Ann Haisler Norman E. Johnson Barbara Jean Ivey Monta David Foster Evelyn C. Reck Nina Ermler William A. Ploch Carolyn J. Williford Olga M. Justice Eba Rose Smith Marie E. Bentley Dale M. Russell Mary Siegert Calvin H. Hlavaty Richard L. Leshikar Helen M. Teykl Alena Beth Robinson Nancy Jean Dunlap Betty Jane Tate Frances M. Melnar Irene Gladys Reznicek Ralph Hayes Smith Jesse Phillip Kness Fred M. Telschow Ernest F. Haskovec Kornellie L. Marek Beatrice R. Vasek Emil Brozek Alisa L. Boyd Elsie Elenora Mascheck George B. Hanson Edward Wayne Janota Karon K. King Ernest William Spacek Joseph H. Williamson

Lodge

47 226 175 47 29 177 185 40 88 93 24 186 88 88 189 39 65 183 81 130 148 5 4 66 74 88 88 25 84 179 25 74 4 84 79 191 202 88

Location

Seaton Corsicana Rosenberg Seaton Taylor Academy New Braunfels El Campo-Hillje Houston Hobson Cyclone Caldwell Houston Houston Bryan-College Station Bryan Crosby Arlington Needville Dallas El Maton Pilot Point-Tioga Hallettsville Waco Lovelady Houston Houston Ennis Dallas Warrenton Ennis Lovelady Hallettsville Dallas Corpus Christi Lufkin Jourdanton Houston

Date of Admission

3/12/1979 12/04/2006 4/06/1971 12/28/1971 9/16/1959 5/26/1982 3/22/1967 11/01/1951 5/18/1970 5/15/1946 11/14/1949 1/31/1936 4/27/1972 11/17/1977 3/01/1979 10/04/1960 5/24/1941 2/14/1955 7/30/1934 11/12/1936 2/01/1964 9/17/1945 10/01/1958 10/24/1939 7/10/1973 2/02/1982 11/20/1962 10/04/1944 9/03/1947 10/08/1946 12/23/1946 8/29/1972 7/01/1943 7/21/2004 8/05/2002 3/27/2007 3/12/1987 4/05/1993

Date of Death

To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy.

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC, Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST—

2/20/2010 11/22/2009 1/25/2010 2/15/2010 1/11/2010 2/10/2010 1/26/2010 2/10/2010 2/01/2010 2/10/2010 2/23/2010 2/12/2010 12/18/2009 11/11/2009 2/27/2010 11/22/2000 12/28/2009 2/24/2010 1/29/2010 1/29/2010 12/10/2009 12/26/2006 3/02/2010 2/13/2010 2/21/2010 2/25/2010 2/18/2010 2/14/2010 2/28/2010 2/21/2010 2/07/2010 7/15/2009 3/07/2010 12/07/2005 12/06/2009 2/17/2009 2/07/2010 1/31/2010

Age

55 65 54 95 80 79 85 83 71 79 69 91 91 57 61 85 84 71 91 74 61 77 92 87 81 87 82 84 85 79 84 43 88 85 76 50 91 81

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Resolution of Sympathy

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu, No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, BETTY JEAN HALL PISAR who passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Scott and White Memorial Hospital.

Visitation was held Friday, April 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 17 at Temple First Baptist Church, The Edge, with Reverend Denton Bassett and Dr. Martin Knox offiBetty Pisar ciating. Reverend Gary Anthony was in charge of music. Burial followed at Bellwood Memorial Park.

Born in Hamburg, Iowa, on April 7, 1934, Betty was the fourth child of Benjamin Rhodes Hall and Laura Allyce Walker Hall. She grew up on a farm near Farragut, Iowa. She graduated from Farragut High School and was an avid sports competitor, culminating in an all-state selection which included her 40-point per game basketball record. She attended Doane College in Crete, Nebraska, where she met her future husband, Donald Pisar, to whom she would be married for 55 years. She taught third grade at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska while her husband was in medical school. She later was a proud graduate of UMHB in Belton.

Betty embraced her life as a wife, mother, and grandmother. She was past president of the Scott and White Volunteers and Medical Auxiliary. She loved music and was proud to be a longtime member of the First Baptist Church and choir. She and her husband have been residents of Temple for the past 46 years.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents and three siblings.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Dr. Donald E. Pisar; daughters Carole Chisum and Barbara PisarEarnest, both of Temple, and Susan Tuerck and husband Randy of Rogers; grandchildren Samantha Borgeson of Salado, Chance Borgeson of Washington D.C., Laura Chisum of Austin, Benjamin, Katherine and Elizabeth Earnest of Temple, and Sabrina and

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Savannah Tuerck of Rogers.

Pallbearers were Chance Borgeson, Benjamin Earnest, Barry Whitehill, Jace Jackson, Dr. Bill Hamilton, and Charles Thompson.

Memorials may be made to Temple First Baptist Church Music Ministry, 204 West Calhoun Avenue, Temple, Texas 76501 or any charity of your choice.

Resolution Committee Ruth Kohutek Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek —SPJST—

In Memory of Dorothy Hampton

Dorothy Coufal Hampton, age 100, of Temple, formerly of Dallas, died Friday, March 26, 2010.

Graveside service was held at 2 p.m. in Crown Hill Mausoleum and Memorial Park in Dallas.

Dorothy, a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton, celebrated her 100th birthday on October 22, 2009.

She joined SPJST in 2003 to play in SPJST’s tarok tournaments. Over the years, she enjoyed traveling to many Dorothy Hampton tournaments with her nephew Jimmie Coufal, also of Lodge 47, Seaton.

Dorothy was born on October 22, 1909, in Seaton, Texas, in Bell County to parents John Coufal, who was born in the Czech Republic, and Matilda Motl, who was born in Seaton, Texas.

Dorothy’s brothers (all deceased) included Frank, Joe, and John. John was a barber and had a shop near the old King’s Daughters Hospital in Temple.

Frank was a farmer in Seymour, Baylor County, and Joe was a farmer and carpenter.

Dorothy was raised on a farm, but left at age 21 to work as a nurse maid/family maid for different people until she married. Then, she became a housewife.

She married William Bruce “Bill” Hampton on April 18, 1934. Bill was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. At age three, Bill’s family moved to Fort Worth. Dorothy and Bill were blessed with son John Wayne Hampton of Dallas; three grandchildren; and. great-granddaughter.

Dorothy loved to play taroks, domi-

noes, and bingo. Hobbies that she always loved were gardening, cooking, and sewing.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband.

Survivors are son John Wayne Hampton of Dallas; three grandchildren; and great-granddaughter.

Respectfully submitted, Jimmie Coufal, nephew —SPJST—

Resolution of Sympathy

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, ELSIE ELENORA HOLY MASCHECK, age 88, who passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2010.

She was born on February 21, 1922, to John and Rosie Galetka Holy in Lavaca County. She married John D. Mascheck on December 8, 1959, in Vsetin.

She was a member of SPJST Elsie Mascheck Lodge 4, Hallettsville. She was also a member of Vsetin Christian Sisters and Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church.

Elsie is survived by sisters Vicky Zak of Hallettsville, Rose Marie Hutzler of Brownsburg, Indiana, and Mildred Webb of Bastrop and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by husband John D. Mascheck; parents; brothers Alfred, Leonard, and Erwin Holy; and sisters Linda Mikush and Josie Zaruba.

Visitation began at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 10 at Kubena Funeral Home. A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. at Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 11 at Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church. Reverend Dr. Mark Labaj officiated. Burial followed at Mascheck Family Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Mascheck Family Cemetery Fund or Czech Moravian Brethren Church.

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Funeral Home in Hallettsville.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Gayenell Chudej Victoria Zak —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, FRANCES MELNAR, age 92, of Hallettsville, who passed away on March 2, 2010. She was born November 17, 1917, to John and Frances Smolik Muhlstein, Sr. in Lavaca County, Texas. She married Emil E. Melnar on November 10, 1941, at St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville. She was a 50-year member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville. She was also a member of the Christian Sisters of Vsetin and Czech Moravian Brethren Church Frances Melnar of Vsetin.

Frances is survived by daughters Earlene Muenster of Hallettsville and Charlene Biehunko and husband Dwayne of Shiner; sister-in-law Lou Muhlstein of Schulenburg; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Frances was preceded in death by husband Emil Melnar; parents; sisters Albina Krizak and Emilie Muhlstein; brothers Ludwig, Emil, and John Muhlstein, Jr.; and sons-in-law Elmer Muenster and Eugene Holub.

Funeral service was at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 6 at Czech Moravian Brethren Church of Vsetin with Reverends Mark Labaj and Darrin Holub officiating. Burial was in Vsetin Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Czech Moravian Brethren Church.

Arrangements were with Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Gayenell Chudej Victoria Zak —SPJST—

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Podpora

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BENEVOLENCE

ROČNÍK 98 CISLO 17

Lidskost

Česká

Czech is a Slavic language, closely related to Slovak and Polish. Spoken by over 10 million people as a first language and at least six 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.

I’ve been injured.

Jsem zraněn (YEH-sehm ZRAHnehhn)

Don’t touch me!

Nedotýkejte se mě! (NEH-doh-teekeh-teh seh myeh!)

I’ll call the police.

Zavolám policii POH-lee-tsee)

(ZAH-voh-laam

Police!

Policie! (POH-lee-tsee-eh!)

Stop! Thief!

Stůj, (stooyeh) dyehy!)

zloděj!

(ZLOH-

I need your help.

Potřebuji vaši pomoc. (POHT-rzhehboo-yee VAH-shee POH-mots)

It’s an emergency.

To je nebezpečí. (toh yeh NEH-behzpeh-chee)

I’m lost.

Jsem ztracen (YEH-sehm ZTRAHtsehn)

I lost my bag.

Ztratil jsem tašku (ZTRAH-til yehsehm TAHSH-koo)

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I lost my wallet.

Ztratil jsem peněženku (ZTRAH-til yeh-sehm PEH-ehh-zhehn-koo)

Problems Leave me alone.

Nechte mě být. (NEHKH-teh myeh beet)

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I’m sick.

Je mi špatně. (yeh mee SHPAH-tnehh)

I need a doctor.

Potřebuji doktora (POHT-rgeh-booyee DOHK-toh-rah)

Can I use your phone?

Mohu použít váš telefon? (MOH-hoo pwoh-zheet vaash TEH-leh-fohn?)

Numbers 0 nula (NOO-lah)

1 jeden/jedna/jedno (YEH-dehn/ YEHD-nah/YEHD-noh) 2 dva/dvě (dvah/ dvyeh) 3 tři (trzhee)

4 čtyři (CHTEE-rzhee) 5 pět (pyeht)

6 šest (shehst)

7 sedm (SEH-duhm) 8 osm (OH-suhm)

9 devět (DEH-vyeht)

10 deset (DEH-seht)

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50 padesát (PAH-deh-saat)

11 jedenáct (YEH-deh-naatst)

60 šedesát (SHEH-deh-saat)

13 třináct (TRZHEE-naatst)

80 osmdesát (OH-suhm-deh-saat)

12 dvanáct (DVAH-naatst) 14 čtrnáct (CHTR-naatst) 15 patnáct (PAHT-naatst)

16 šestnáct (SHEST-naatst)

17 sedmnáct (SEH-duhm-naatst) 18 osmnáct (OH-suhm-naatst)

19 devatenáct (DEH-vah-teh-naatst) 20 dvacet (DVAH-tseht)

21 dvacet jedna (DVAH-tseht YEHDnah) 22 dvacet dva (DVAH-tseht dvah) 23 dvacet tři (DVAH-tseht trzhih) 30 třicet (TRZHIH-tseht)

40 čtyřicet (CHTIH-rzhih-tseht)

42 čtyřicet dva (CHTIH-rzhih-tseht dvah)

70 sedmdesát (SEH-duhm-deh-saat)

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.

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.

May 16 Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum (Hoelscher Haus) Open Haus/Mayfest Celebration—at 250 West Fairgrounds Road in La Grange.

Begins with a 9:30 a.m. memorial balloon-release, kolaches, refreshments, live music/sing-along, maypole dance, free noon picnic lunch for members/supporters, dance performances, kidsʼ activities, business meeting, including self-guided tours of the Migl House, Salas House, Bucek Store, Corn Cribs in the Farm Village, and a public dance at the Fairgrounds Pavilion. For information, call (512) 3471078 or email jwbohuslav@aol.com.

—SPJST—

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90 devadesát (DEH-vah-deh-saat)

100 sto (stoh)

175 sto sedmdesát pět (stoh SEH-duhmdeh-saat pyeht) 200 dvě stě (dvyeh stehh) 300 tři sta (trzhih stah)

1000 tisíc (TIH-seehts)

2000 dva tisíce (dvah TIH-see-tseh)

3758 tři tisíce sedm set padesát osm (trzhih TEE-see-tseh sehdm seht PAH-dehsaat ohsm) 1,000,000 milion (MIH-lyohn)

1,000,000,000 miliarda (MIH-lyahr-dah) 1,000,000,000,000 bilion (BIH-lyohn)

number _____ (train, bus, etc.) číslo _____ (CHEES-loh) half půl (pool)

less (than) méně (než) (MEHH-nyeh (nehzh)) more (than) více (než) (VEE-tseh (nehzh))

Source: http://wikitravel.org/en/Czech_phrasebook

—SPJST—

CHMGC plans “Legends” summer camp

Magic will be created June 14 to 18, 2010, when the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple opens its doors for a summer camp for students who have just completed the third through sixth grades.

The theme for this first-year event will be “Legends” and will focus on the

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historic Czech legends from the Old Country. During the week, children will make their own puppets, a theater, and develop a play to share with their parents on Friday evening.

Puppets have been a part of Czech cultural heritage for many generations.

Puppets were made and used by families to entertain each other and the Charles Bridge in Prague has been, and still is, the scene of festivals that always include dramas and comedies featuring marionettes. Often, the plays were satires about politics or religion.

Each camp day will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a light breakfast and sharing of legends. Boys and girls will then learn how to engineer, construct, costume, and operate marionettes. A snack will also be provided, and camp will end at noon.

“Legends” camp cost is $75 and includes all materials, tee-shirts, breakfasts, and snacks. Space is limited to 20 students, and volunteers are needed. For more information, please call Sandi at (254) 899-2935.

—SPJST—

Where the Carpenter Left a Hole ~ SoundCzech ~

Hello, this is SoundCzech, Radio Prague’s very own programme in which you can learn some interesting, if not useful phrases while listening to music. Today’s phrase to listen to is kde nechal tesař díru, or where the carpenter left a hole. This old and rather odd saying appeared in a song by the Moravian band Mňága a Žďorp, released on its recent album, “Takže dobrý.”

In the song, called Fantasy for a mute lyre, the phrase goes pro mě jistej tesař nechal díru, meaning a certain carpenter left a hole for me. This is a variation of a very old Czech say-

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ing, kde nechal tesař díru, or where a carpenter left a hole. As you might have guessed, the phrase is used to suggest you are looking for a way out, for a way to escape.

The saying probably comes from the times when houses were still built of wood. When you’re trapped inside, you say you were looking for a hole to get out, figuratively speaking. Nowadays, the phrase sounds a little too archaic, but you can still come across it sometimes, just like in a song.

Czechs have naturally many other ways of expressing the need to get away. You can use the verb zdrhnout — to run away. A little more colloquial is the verb zdejchnout se — which is used to suggest someone makes for an inconspicuous exit. Another more modern verb would be odprejsknout – literally to peel off. That can also be used a rather rude command – vodprejskni – get lost.

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When you find yourself in a situation that does not allow for an overt escape, you might want to zmizet po anglicku – to disappear the English way. You can also say vypařit se — which means to evaporate. Yet another phrase, that was popular with our great-grandparents, is vzít nohy na ramena – literally, to put your feet on your shoulders.

— Jan Richter

http://www.radio.cz/en/article/125906; [13-03-2010 01:01]; Český rozhlas 7 - Radio Praha, Vinohradská 12, 120 99 Praha 2, Česká Republika ©Copyright 1996-2009 Radio Prague, All Rights Reserved.

—SPJST—

European Tour

Includes Passion Play Oberammergau Germany, Austria, Czech Republic Tour Prague, Riverboat Cruise ABCATS Travel • (361) 578-0828 www.abcatstravel.com

Annual Community Farm Equipment Consignment Auction Sale Saturday, May 1, 2010 SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena Hall Grounds All farm consignments welcome.

Call Billy Rollwitz (325) 442-3038 • (325) 277-5362 Barbecue burgers available at lunch.

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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 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.

Sunday, May 30—Lander family reunion Friday, June 4—Social night, 6 p.m.

Saturday, June 5—Petter family reunion Sunday, June 6—Lodge 6 meeting, 2 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, May 16—Red Ravens, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person Sunday, May 23—Leroy Rybakʼs Swinging Orchestra, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7/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 bookings, 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, 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, May 1—Rental Sunday, May 2—Dining room rental Saturday, May 8—Wedding rental Thursday, May 13—Lodge meeting Saturday, May 15—Open Saturday, May 22—Rental Saturday, May 29—Rental Monday, May 31—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 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.)

Sunday, May 2—Youth club meeting, 1 p.m. Any youth entering kindergarten through high school senior is eligible to attend. For more information, contact Cristy Girod (512) 468-1347.

Wednesday, May 5—Senior citizens dominoes, 2 to 4:30 p.m., covered dish meal follows Friday, May 7—Dance: Fritz Hodde, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday, 6 to 9 p.m.)

Saturday, May 8—Free dance: Night Skies featuring A.P. Patschke, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 12—Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Covered dish meal follows meeting. Live music by the Bobby Jay Five band, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Friday, May 14—Czech Melody Masters, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.)

Thursday, May 20—Bunco games for men and women, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Covered dish meal, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, May 21—Night Skies with A. P. Patschke, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.)

Wednesday, May 26 – Live music: Bobby Jay Five Band, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Friday, May 28—Country Express, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.)

The Booster Club sells 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) 3529139.

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, 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) 778-1450.

For information on lodge activities, call FAC Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287. Any questions or assistance with insurance certificates, call Secretary Lillie Matejka OʼShields (979) 778-1450. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Binnie Roesler (979) 272-1216.

LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Lodge 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, May 1—Private Saturday, May 8—Red Ravens Saturday, May 15—Fritz Hodde Saturday, May 22—Private Saturday, May 29—Open Sunday, June 6—Annual Picnic: Watch for upcoming information.

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) 365-3733.

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 meeting location information. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays, or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night); or (254) 826-5343 (day).

LODGE 63, SWEET HOME All regular monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. 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, May 1—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, May 8—Texas Legacy Czech Band, polka/variety, $8 per person Saturday, May 15—Jack Melick Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $12 per person Saturday, May 22—No dance Saturday, May 29—No dance Saturday, June 5—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band music. *Dress Code. $11/person Sunday, June 6—Lodge 88 Homecoming: Battle dance with Mark Halata and Texavia and The Czechaholics, 2 to 7 p.m., polka/variety. $9 per 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. 3-00-6212077-41001.

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 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 Sunday, May 2—Lodge meeting at Cooper Farm

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) 830-3930; Vice President/FAC Stephen Bliznak (979) 836-9875; Secretary/Treasurer Glenda Weyand (979) 451-3231; or Reporter Leroy Kamas (979) 836-8179.

LODGE 172, PASADENA Tuesday, April 27—Informative talk by Pasadena Fire Department, 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 1—Texas Roadrunners

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. 174-20733095-41002 LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meeting and program are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting, 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. 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.

LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. For hall rentals, contact James Balke (979) 830-0796; or (979) 830-0118.

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LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge 202, Jourdanton meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m., at the Jourdanton Community Center except the meal/meetings in March, June, September, December which will be at 1 p.m. The youth club meets the same day. 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 Saturday, May 1—Join Hands Day project: Bake/Craft Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Best Quality Meats and Sausage Shop

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. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Jessica Fernandez (254) 624-0050.

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.

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2010 SPJST Member Services Directory It’s all about members helping members!

Submit your business card today!

If you are an SPJST member and you have a business — large or small, get it listed in the 2010 SPJST Member Services Directory.

The directory, which will be published in late spring/early summer, provides a comprehensive listing of SPJST sales agents and free listings to members who can provide goods and services to other SPJST members. The idea is based on the fraternal concept of members helping members.

In addition to these free listings, members will have the opportunity to place a free display advertisement/coupon in the directory.

Free display advertisements/coupons will be provided to businesses that offer SPJST members discount products and/or services. For example, if you’re in the automotive repair business and your typical charge for an oil change is $29.95 and you offer SPJST members a 10 percent discount, that makes you eligible for a free display advertisement/coupon.

To be listed in the 2010 directory, you must be an SPJST member.

Send your business card, SPJST lodge number, and SPJST member discount information (optional) to: SPJST Member Services Directory c/o Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503-0100 You may also email your information to the Editor melaniez@vvm.com All materials must be submitted no later than Monday, May 3, 2010.

Life Insurance and More Home Office: 520 North Main Temple, Texas 76501 (800) 727-7578

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