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Humanity
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Brotherhood
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NFCA Fraternalist, family share spring break helping with recovery
Mission New Orleans
our family, but it was worth it. We caught up with the group on Sunday afternoon and did a city tour. It was great to see how much progress had been made in a year. Last year, in the Lower 9th Ward area, I was When the announcement awestruck by the six block by about the Spring Break Mission eight block area that was totally Trip to New Orleans appeared void of homes. There were the in the church bulletin, my chiloccasional concrete steps and dren immediately asked, “Are remnants of sidewalks. This we going?” The previous year, the area had shrunk to four year’s trip had certainly made blocks by six blocks, and the an impression on them. new homes sparkled in the sunSammy had a soccer game on light; families enjoyed the beauSaturday, so we couldn’t leave with the rest of the group early Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Club members tiful weather gathering in their that morning and Lane had a Sammy and Amanda Hoggard scrape the front yards. There was even a small soccer game on Monday, so his porch of a New Orleans home during spring neighborhood park for toddlers and young children donated by grandparents, Lloyd and Bettie break. Kellogg’s. It was so wonderful House, stepped in to get him to his New Orleans at 7 a.m. on Tuesday. It took a little extra effort this year for game and then put him on a plane to Continued on Page 22. By Sandra Hoggard 2009 National Fraternalist of the Year/2008 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year Lodge 202, Jourdanton
Attention, Lodges. Have you registered your projects online?
See page 2 for information.
MAY 2, 2009
Baltazar Nunez, FIC
Lodge 219, El Paso • District Four Insurance Issued
Bill Orsak, CFFM Lodge 9, Snook • District One Earned Premium
Job Posting..........................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Spirit 2010 Updates .............................5 Lodge Section....................................10 Reunions ............................................17
State Top Producer Career Agent
State Top Producer Associate Agent
State Top Producer Associate Agent
Spirit 2010 April State Top Producers
Honeybee Huddle
Denis Muforsi
Lodge 264, Plano • District Three Insurance Issued • Earned Premium
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Memoriams ........................................18 Death Claims......................................18 Youth Section ....................................19 Czech Culture ....................................26 Advertisements .................................29 Lodge Calendar .................................30
Lodges, youth enjoy Join Hands Day
Pages 10, 11,14, 16
Lodge 17, New Tabor youth Macy Narro, center, is pictured with her two favorite Caldwell Honeybee dancers Meghan Blum, left, and Grace Dusek, both of Lodge 17, at the spring show held April 30 and May 1. Grace is 2009 SPJST State Queen, and Meghan is 2009 Miss Czech Feszt. See Macy’s letter on page 21.
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Lodge 25 Ennis teen readies for rodeos
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Lodge 229 Abilene Youth Club makes baskets for charity
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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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Register your JHD project today!
Thank you to all lodges and youth clubs who participated in Join
Hands Day. We received pictures and information from a few lodges that appear in this week’s Vestnik. Lodges and youth clubs are asked to send in your project information and photos for publishing. Also, very important! The SPJST Home Office offers a $100 incentive to lodges who complete Join Hands Day projects. In order to receive the incentive, lodges must do two things: 1) submit a Join Hands Day form to the Home Office and 2) register your project at www.joinhandsday.org
The Fraternal Department has received several calls regarding the $100 incentive checks. State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Chester Jenke is asking all lodges/youth clubs to please register their projects online at www.joinhandsday.org in order to receive the $100 incentive money from the SPJST Home Office. To register your project, after signing on to the website, click on “Locate a Project” and then click on “Project Registration.” If you need help registering your project, please give Chester a call (210) 413-3053. Lodge 29, Taylor— “The Best of The Best” Last week, we reported that Lodge 29, Taylor received the “Best Dance Hall” award in Taylor Daily Press’ “The Best of the Best” Readers Choice Awards. Since then, Lodge 29 was notified that its annual barbecue cookoff held in September has earned “Best Taylor
Event.” Congratulations, Lodge 29! Way to go!
Corrections SPJST Scholarship recipient Ramona H. Pavlas’ lodge was incorrectly identified in her letter of thanks that appeared in last week’s Vestnik. Ramona is from Lodge 29, Taylor. A photo of the Fort Worth Friendship Club was incorrectly identified in the April 28 Vestnik . . . but I understand that it created some amusement among the ladies in the Fort Worth club and the Dallas Krouzek. Carole Faraizl of the Dallas Krouzek said, “Be sure to tell the Fort Worth Friendship Club that the Dallas Krouzek wishes they had that many members that appeared in that really great picture in the Vestnik under our banner!” The photo appears on page 16 of this week’s Vestnik. Look for photos from Carole and the Dallas Krouzek in next week’s Vestnik.
SPJST on Facebook SPJST is now on Facebook. Please search for the “SPJST” page. And, coming soon, a update to our website. Watch for details.
SPJST Growth Continues SPJST continues to grow in many areas including certificates-in-force and insurance-in-force. Here’s a 10year comparison in those two areas: Total Insurance In-Force in 2000 $481,390,000 Total Insurance In-Force in 2010 $943,844,858 Total Certificates In-Force in 2000 49,785 Total Certificates In-Force in 2010 53,465 —SPJST—
VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of August and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Membersʼ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
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SPJST INTEREST RATES
SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates
Mortgage rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 727-7578.
Commercial Property 6.50% for 1 to 10 years 6.75% for 11 to 15 years Universal Life
Home or Farm Mortgages Universal Life 4.75% for Annualized* 75% Owner Residence Property
5.00% for 1 to 15 years 5.50% for 16 to 20 years 6.00% for 21 to 30 years Farm Property
5.50% for 1 to 10 years 6.00% for 11 to 20 years 85% Owner Residence Property
7.00% for 1 to 30 years
Annuities
Annuity I 5.00% for Annualized*
Annuity II 4.00% for Annualized*
Annuity III 4.00% for Annualized*
Annuity IV 4.00% for Annualized* * Rates effective 05/01/10 through 7/31/10.
Five-Year Annuity
When purchased, current interest rates are guaranteed for 5 years.
Band 1—$10,000 to $24,999 Current Rate: 3.95% Band 2—$25,000 to $49,999 Current Rate: 4.10% Band 3—$50,000 and up Current Rate: 4.20%
Family Fun and Important Dates
May 12 May 15
May 15
May 18
May 21
May 22
May 29 May 29 May 31 June 5 June 5
June 6 June 6 June 11-13 June 13 June 14 June 14 June 18 June 18
June 26
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
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 91, Crosby Field Trip • Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, La Grange (5) Lodge 49, Rowena Hamburger Supper and Game Social (4) District Six Sales Agentsʼ Continuing Education Lodge 32, Victoria SPJST Float • National Polka Festival, Ennis (3) SPJST Kolache Eating Contest, Ennis (3) Memorial Day • SPJST Home Office Closed SPJST Float • Snookfest Parade (1) District Seven Sales Agentsʼ Continuing Education Lodge 107, Floresville 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 • Walker Pool, Temple Lodge 49, Rowena Hamburger Supper and Game Social (4) Lodge 91, Crosby Field Trip Czech Center Museum Houston (5) 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.
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NFCA Honors “Fraternalist-in-Action” for Volunteerism
Wayne Orange named Fraternal MVP The National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) is proud to recognize Wayne Orange, a member of SPJST Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point, as a Fraternal MVP (Most Valuable Participant) for the week of May 3, 2010. Fraternal MVPs are “Fraternalists-inAction” who volunteer their time and energy to strengthen their communities through participation in local lodge activities and other charitable endeavors. “The NFCA wishes to salute those individuals as true fraternalists,” said NFCA Chair of the Board Teresa J. Rasmussen. “As a Fraternal MVP, Wayne Orange embodies the heart of fraternalism through his hard work, dedication and generosity.” Wayne has been a member of SPJST for only three years but has served his lodge as secretary and helped recruit new members. He volunteered his place of business for monthly lodge and youth club meetings, even providing soft drinks at each monthly meeting. He coordinated bowling teams for the Texas Fraternal Congress Bowling Tournament to raise funds for scholarships. Wayne assisted with the SPJST Bloomin’ Temple car show. He coordinated the lodge booth at Czech Feszt to raise funds for the Czech Heritage Museum—seeking donations from vendors, preparing and cooking food to be served, providing his trailer as the lodge’s booth, and recruiting volunteers. He coordinated the lodge’s JOIN HANDS DAY event, the adults partnering with the youth club and local Boy Scouts to conduct a collection drive for the City of Temple Animal Shelter and Bell Area Animal Shelter. Through the combined effort, they collected 1,800 pounds of food, cat litter, and a variety of pet items. He followed this up at Christmas with another collection drive for the shelter. He also supported Lodge 47, Seaton with its fundraiser. In his community, Wayne supports Families in Crisis, Inc; V.I.P. Support Group in Temple with its Come Walk in My Shoes Challenge; Down’s But Not Out; Killeen Rotary; and the Temple Police Department poster/calendar
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project to positively promote the Temple Police officers in the community. He contributed to Stillhouse and Bruceville-Eddy Volunteer Fire Departments. Wayne has assisted many community families’ fundraisers in paying medical expenses. He supported Temple Housing Authority with meat donations for its fundraiser. He contributed to the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk held at the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home. He provided funding and meal donations to the Temple Area Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees’ raffles for Alzheimer’s research, Christmas for Families to raise funds to provide needy families with clothing, food and meaningful Christmas gifts, and Troy Funfest. He contributed to Knights of Columbus St. Monica’s Council No. 12601 in Cameron to raise funds for parish youth and community scholarships and to Westphalia Knights of Columbus in its fundraising efforts to benefit the community and historic Church of the Visitation in Westphalia. Wayne lent a helping hand to a local veteran with various chores throughout the year. He opened his business for a three-day safety training course for youth and adults, supported the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s fundraising efforts, and the Central Texas Sportsman’s Club in its efforts to stock food pantries in Temple and Belton. Wayne assisted the Rogers Youth Baseball/Softball Association teams and the Terminators 10 and Under Girls Fast Pitch Softball Team with fundraisers to pay entry fees and expenses for tournament playoffs. He assisted Troy High School with a bonfire to celebrate the football team’s winning season and supported Troy Elementary, Harker Heights Saints Football Club, Troy High School Class of 2009 Project Graduation, Academy High School Cheerleaders, the Bell County Youth Fair and Livestock Show, PRCA Rodeo Scholarship Fund, and the FFA program with their programs and fundraisers. Fraternal MVPs are part of the
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About NFCA The 124-year-old NFCA unites 68 not-for-profit fraternal benefit societies operating in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. The association represents 9.3 million fraternalists in 37,000 local chapters, making it one of America’s largest member-volunteer networks. Fraternal benefit societies provide their members with leadership,
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social, educational, spiritual, patriotic, scholarship, financial and volunteerservice opportunities. Combined, the NFCA’s member-societies maintain more than $353 billion of life insurance-in-force and, in 2008 alone, contributed almost $424 million to charitable and fraternal programs, and volunteered nearly 94 million hours for community-service projects. These statistics demonstrate the commitment that fraternals make to those in need and exemplify the true meaning of the NFCA signature phrase: Joining Hands to Touch Lives. For more information, visit the NFCA’s Web site at www.nfcanet.org. —SPJST—
Readers Write
Lodge 92, Fort Worth grandmother expresses gratitude
Dear SPJST, Thank you, SPJST, for awarding Margaret Willenburg a scholarship. She will be attending Texas Women’s University in Denton in the fall to study for a career in pediatric nursing. Margaret is a National Honor Scholar and has maintained a 4.0 GPA in her attendance at North Crowley High School. She has been an SPJST
Lodge 92, Fort Worth member since birth. Thanks again, SPJST! Gloria Farek Margaret’s Grandmother Lodge 92, Fort Worth —SPJST—
Lodge 54, West member conveys appreciation
SPJST Scholarship Committee, Thank you very much for rewarding me with the SPJST Scholarship. It is greatly appreciated and will be a big help with my college expenses. Sincerely, Shannon Renee Kostecka —SPJST—
SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament This Saturday 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 for members and $15 for non-members 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 round-robin format. Equipment will be provided by SPJST. Players are encouraged to bring
chairs! Directions to Lions Park: Take I35 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 Softball Complex. You are at Lions Park. Follow winding road. Take a left at softball field and follow around to horseshoe pits. Please register at www.spjst.org or 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—
State Field Representative
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Summary Under the supervision of the Vice President, recruits new agents and arranges training dates, locations, and times convenient for both career and associate agents in Districts One and Five. Class arrangements will be set up for the convenience of the new agents to attend. Performs administrative work associated with duties.
Duties and Responsibilities 1. Provides continued training and assistance to sales agents. Follows up on newly trained agents – New agents should produce within 30 days from training or the State Field Representative will visit or call agent, or both, to determine cause for lack of production and offer assistance or further training. 2. Works with and assists District Director in locating new sales agents for dormant lodges. 3. Assists with conservation of insurance certificates as required. Follows up with sales agents to insure timely conversion of certificates. 4. Assists Vice President in other districts as required. 5. Provides Vice President with weekly administrative reports. 6. Attends lodge functions on behalf of the Society. 7. Assists with organizing new lodges by working with local sales agents to contact members, making meeting arrangements, obtaining slate of officers, and coordinating organizational meeting dates with Vice President. Assists with research, development, and public relations activities in areas designated for prospective new lodges. 8. Required to assist the local sales agents as directed in servicing the needs of our members. Provides service in cases where there is no agent of record or agent does not have a level of expertise to market and sell specialized products. Qualifications 1. One to two years experience in insurance sales. 2. Good driving record. 3. Must have excellent written communication skills including strong spelling and grammar. Must have the ability to carefully proof work and ensure proper format use. 4. Ability to present written and oral materials to groups. 5. Ability to use notebook computer proficient in use of PowerPoint presentations and other software as necessary for job performance. 6. Must be organized and have the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines. 7. Must present a professional image, maintain a positive attitude, be a self starter, take initiative with minimum supervision, be dependable, and take pride in work product. Education, Experience, Knowledge 1. High school diploma required. 2. One to two years experience in insurance sales.
Physical Requirements • Position requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk during shift. • Occasional lifting of 25 to 50 pounds, with assistance if necessary.
Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind, and that employment with SPJST is at-will. This above job description is representative of the duties and responsibilities of the position but may not be inclusive of every aspect of the position.
Applications for the position of State Field Representative for Districts One and Five will be accepted through May 28, 2010. Resumes can be emailed to Human Resources Administrator Debbie Klinkovsky at debbiek@spjst.com. —SPJST—
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Fayetteville Snook Dime Box New Tabor Kovar Bryan Ellinger Gonzales Schulenburg Wheelock La Grange Sealy Brenham Lockhart Warrenton Caldwell Centerville Bryan-College Station Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Luling Bastrop* Trinity*
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Buckholts Elgin Granger Cyclone Taylor Seaton Beyersville Lovelady Holland Temple Rosebud Austin Rockdale Academy Falls County Round Rock Bruceville-Eddy West Austin* Morgan’s Point Salado* Marble Falls*
5 6 25 35 54 66 84 92 101 130 135 154
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Progress Report • Goal: 2,100 Certificates Issued Through April 30, 2010: 479 Certificates Issued
C e r t i f i c at e s Iss ued
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Longview Burleson Arlington Stephenville Terrell Mexia Fairfield* Palestine* Tyler* Waxahachie* Corsicana* Clarksville* Mineral Wells* Plano* DFW (all members reassigned)
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Rowena Seymour Wichita Falls Lubbock San Angelo Iowa Park Brownwood* South Plains El Paso Vernon* Abilene Midland Junction* Goldthwaite* Amarillo* Fort Stockton* Denver City* Alpine* Odessa* Del Rio*
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Crosby Needville Houston Crosby Danbury Houston Alvin Baytown Iowa Colony Pasadena Rosenberg Conroe Lufkin Houston-West Onalaska* Cleveland* Angleton* Mid-Houston* Katy Galveston* Nacogdoches*
C e r t i f i c at e s Iss ued
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4 8 10 23 28 30 32 40 41 63 97 125 143 148 151 153 184 223 240 261 269
C e r t i f i c at e s Is sued
Hallettsville Weimar Shiner Moravia East Bernard Taiton Victoria El Campo-Hillje Port Lavaca Sweet Home Placedo Westhoff Inez El Maton Wharton La Salle Moulton Palacios Bay City Goliad* Rockport*
0 0 0 1 0 4 -3 -1 -2 0 5 0 0 7 4 0 1 -1 -1 0 0
5
DIS T RI CT S E VE N
L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
26 79 93 107 117 133 164 185 202 217
239
247
250
251
258 271
C e r t i f i c at e s Is sued
Skidmore Corpus Christi Hobson Floresville Robstown San Antonio Rio Hondo New Braunfels Jourdanton Alice* (all members reassigned) Hondo (all members reassigned) San Marcos (all members reassigned) Harlingen (all members reassigned) Pearsall (all members reassigned) Seguin Laredo
• Denotes lodge has not been chartered.
0 53 0 6 0 17 0 -2 8 0 0
-3 0
0
3 -2
SPJST Youth Clubs’ Update
DI ST RI CT ONE Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
1 9 13 17 186
Fayetteville Youth Club Snook Youth Club Dime Box Youth Club New Tabor Youth Club Caldwell Youth Club
DIS TRI CT TW O Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
18 20 24 29 47 48 80 87 182 187 246
0 6 1 1 6
C e r t s. I s s u e d
Elgin Youth Club Granger Youth Club Cyclone Youth Club Taylor Youth Club Seaton Youth Club Beyersville Youth Club Holland Youth Club Temple Youth Club Falls County Youth Club Round Rock Youth Club Morgan’s Point Youth Club
DI ST RI CT T HRE E Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
6 25 54 84 92 154 183 204
C e r t s. I s s u e d
0 0 1 3 8 1 0 3 4 3 5
DI S TRICT FOUR Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
215 229
2 1 4 1 0 1 0 0
D IS TRIC T S IX Y O U T H C LU B S
4 30 32 40 148
79 107 185 202
3 0 0
C e r t s. I s s u e d
Hallettsville Youth Club Taiton Youth Club Victoria Youth Club El Campo-Hillje Youth Club El Maton Youth Club
DIS T RI CT S E VE N Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
0 0
C e r t s. I s s u e d
Houston Youth Club Houston Youth Club Iowa Colony Youth Club
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
C e r t s. I s s u e d
Cottonwood Youth Club Ennis Youth Club West Youth Club Dallas Youth Club Fort Worth Youth Club Fort Worth Youth Club Arlington Youth Club Stephenville Youth Club
D I S TR IC T F IV E Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
88 142 162
C e r t s. I s s u e d
South Plains Youth Club Abilene Youth Club
0 0 0 5 4
C e r t s. I s s u e d
Corpus Christi Youth Club Floresville Youth Club New Braunfels Youth Club Jourdanton Youth Club
20 4 0 4
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Certs. Written 14 $ 1,384,000.00 36 1,109,571.00 17 1,115,000.00 14 1,118,000.00 8 722,740.00 11 182,968.00 30 1,225,860.00 3 20,000.00 133 $6,878,139.00
Certs. 11 31 14 12 7 20 27 3 125
Issued Earned Prem. $ 515,000.00 $ 5,990.18 473,237.00 28,414.41 1,550,000.00 5,971.71 773,000.00 5,961.40 217,000.00 7,680.28 533,339.00 5,810.23 680,546.00 8,132.39 20,000.00 0 $4,762,122.00 $67,960.60
YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND EARNED PREMIUM
Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals
Certs. Written 43 $ 3,176,697.00 112 3,073,450.00 70 6,584,084.00 94 4,029,134.00 55 2,599,376.00 61 2,178,968.00 123 3,709,880.00 13 1,250,000.00 571 $26,601,589.00
Certs. Issued Earned Prem. 36 $ 1,959,753.00 $ 22,653.59 93 2,004,135.00 128,928.15 59 4,963,271.00 23,801.46 84 2,978,242.00 27,320.67 45 1,773,132.00 24,629.50 55 2,059,339.00 28,214.57 94 2,430,677.00 29,987.05 13 1,240,000.00 0 479 $19,408,549.00 $258,534.99
SPJST records 264 referrals in Spirit 2010 program through April
Through the end of April, the following members made referrals during Spirit 2010 Membership Drive. Lodge Memberʼs Name 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 24 24 25 29 29 29 29 40 40 40 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 48 48 48
Marlena Crawford Tamara Gettys Roy Rash Carolyn Roy Albert Smith Mary Willoughby Dorothy Kucera Lori Slack Margaret Campbell Adell Rejcek Elaine Machu Billy Mucha Tammy Miller Irene King Brad Bacak Carmen Kocurek Dee Floyd Bailee Beckendorf Sandra Dubcak Ruth Hanusch Cynthia Hutka Debbie Klinkovsky Lisa Mills Katherine Morris Dorothy Stuchly Donica Zabcik Margie Faltesek Diane Naivar Alexis Taylor
Referrals 1 11 2 1 2 1 5 7 3 1 2 2 1 1 2 14 2 1 2 3 9 12 5 10 4 18 1 1 2
48 48 48 54 79 79 79 80 80 80 80 88 89 89 97 107 107 151 177 177 185 185 185 200 200 202 202 202 246 246 246 246 246 246 246 258
Alyssa Torres Bonnie Wolf Trent Wuensche Tyler Kaluza Almalisa Leal Mary Irma Clark Mark Rebecek Frank Horak Doni Powell Socorro Wolcott Carol Wolf Sherry Miller Lisa Kirby Tammy Martinez Sylvia Bluhm Glen Pruski Lucille Novak David Bucek Janie Coakley Linda Johnson Shelby Howard Zach Howard Jordan Woodall Peggy Brewer Margaret Santana Kelly House Regina House Melba Novosad Jesse Mendoza Sue Moore Karen Franklin Jesse Mendoza Ann Paruzinski Marissa Salinas Susan Shofner Chester Jenke
Associate Agents
Bill Orsak, CFFM
Johna Beckendorf
Lodge 9, Snook
Lodge 182, Falls County
Baltazar Nunez, FIC Lodge 219, El Paso
Career Agents 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 5 3 3 1 1 2 13 2 2 1 2 3 16 1 1 1 4 6 2 1 1 4 15 3 4 4 10 20 2
District Six Top Producer
Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals
Insurance Issued • Earned Premium
District Two Top Producer
MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND EARNED PREMIUM
April Top Sales Producers
District Four Top Producer
Through April 30, 2010
District One Top Producer
SPJST Monthly Insurance Report
District Three Top Producer
6
Denis Muforsi Lodge 264, Plano
Al Pena, LUTC, CFFM Lodge 223, Palacios
District Lodges of the Month Lodge must have at least four certificates issued during month. Number in ( ) is certificates issued.
District One—Lodge 9, Snook (5) District Two—Lodge 246, Morganʼs Point (9) District Three—Lodge 264, Plano (8) District Four—Lodge 219, El Paso (8) District Five—Lodge 88, Houston (6) District Six—Lodge 30, Taiton (4) District Seven—Lodge 79, Corpus Christi (23)
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Production Persistency Professionals - April Honor Roll Congratulations to these agents for achieving at least 90 percent persistency from April 1, 2008 to April 30, 2010. Lodge number is listed first.
1 9 13 13 17 38 38 67 106 141 171 171 171 171 171 179 186 186 186 188 188 188 189 189 189 189
18 18 18 20 20 20 24 24 29 29 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 48 80 80 80 80 87 87 87 87 87 87 89 155 155 177 177 182 187 200 200
District One Ronald Pflughaupt Stacey Eldridge Dorothy Rackel, FIC Dana Spacek Susan Skrabanek Johnnie Janak Heather Wilhelm Adrienne Kobza Clarence Matula Melissa Schram Kenneth Schawe Clint Roberts Bill Cleveland Emily Plant Carrie Staton Ricky Weyand John Cannon Victor Mendez Michelle Mendez Rhonda Stover Sharon Carrigan Susan Corn Charles Munday, FIC Michael Williams William Miller, Jr. Pamela Vestal
District Two Evelyn Gustafson Dolores Greinert Betty Gaskamp Norma Cavanaugh Rita Marburger Irene Santiago Jason Hoelscher Paulino Castillo Albin Machu, CFFM Tammy Whatley Frank Klinkovsky, FIC Dolores Skrabanek, FIC David Coufal David Pechal Jaclyn Zabcik Lisa Mills Monica Mikeska Patsy Koslovsky Bobby Wuensche Frank Pajestka, Jr. Vicki Benner Slye Janet Lyon, FIC Frank Horak Carol Velasquez Christina Flores Andrew Henry Troy Frick Keifer Marshall, Jr. John Troy Tammy Martinez Doris Plagens Jesus Espinoza Linda Johnson Mary Lou Dusek Johna Beckendorf Rubie Volek, FIC Dan Ferguson Corinne Popelka
246 246 246 246 246 246
5 5 6 6 6 6 25 25 25 54 54 54 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 84 84 84 92 92 92 130 135 154 154 178 178 183 183 183 183 204 204 205 206 210 264
49 49 49 49 49 49 76 76 157 160 160 160 160 160
Charles Herendon Roger Price James Hutto Brandon Bruton J. Carlton Godfrey David Nauert, FIC
District Three Dean Carender Kenneth Dolezalek Ruth Krizan Lydia Dobecka Donald Cernosek David Wood Kay Lynn Kovar, FIC Linda Jurik Margaret Krajca Freddie Kaluza Janice Kaluza Carol Reed Randolph Dillard, Sr. Larry Matula Maria Teresa Vasquez-Mendoza Sammy Tull Christina Lanzer John Kocian Kelvin Williams Justin Gaidusek Christopher Olivarri Johnnie Gaidusek, Jr. Ben Jarma, FIC Bessie Petr Rosa Alaniz Bob Tacker Joy Roberts Thomas Brown John Vrla Larry Laznovsky Joseph Steinman Sheri Humphreys Vicki Ballard Larry Quinn Daniel Roznovsky, FIC Rhonda Steelman Eugene Havran Raymond McCoy Joyce Russell, FIC Philip McBee, FICF, CFFM Charles Freeman David Cooper Jack Patterson Thaddeus Osigwe District Four Sylvia Rollwitz, FIC Loretta Schaefer Jimmy Jones Thomas Kirkpatrick Beverly Teplicek Lisa Galvan William Waddle Beth Calhoun Lee Meurer Leonard Jansa, FIC Martha Broz, FIC James Baker Sam Tambunga Velia Mestas
207 215 215 215 219 219 219 219 219 229 230 238 256 265 265 272
65 81 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 139 191 196 196 255 255 255
4 4 8 10 28 30 30 30 30 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 40 40 63 97 97 97 97 125 143 148 148 151 151
Joyce Kotulek Janeece Williams Jo Della Turpen Johnie Turpen, II Ana Ahumada Alejandro Rivas Julio Rangel Erika Castano Fred Beck Mark Smith Jimmy Slatton Kimberly Wesson Laura Leach Cristina Bowen Carl Carson Taide Blas
District Five Willie Janik Jane Orchard Edna Wehring, FIC Larry W. Pflughaupt, FIC Carolyn Filipp Beseda, FIC Vincent Hegwood, FIC Fred Buri, FIC Ana Latigo Patrick Crossman Victor M. Medina Ana Rivera Mildred Holeman Helen Filipp Tucker Weems Michael J. Moore Jefferey Barcak, FIC Delisle Doherty Cecil Roberts Linda Williams
District Six Joseph Siptak, FIC Shirley Kalmus Joann Jares, FIC Sharon Price Glenn Kaminsky, FIC Leroy Kaspar, FIC Margaret Kulcak Judy Peter Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM Renae Pierce William Sprigg, FIC Mike Ahlstrom, FIC, CFFM Mary Tijerina Raymond Rosas Mary Monclova Robert Solis, Jr. Ardis Bacak, FIC Crystal Bacak, FIC Donna Zabransky Diana Redd, FIC Lanail Olsovsky David Bellanger Yvonne Garrett, FIC Catt Wolf Otto Mozisek, Jr. Gay Thurmond, FIC Chris Zielonka Charles Bucek, FIC Ray Pilgrim, FIC
151 153 184
26 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 107 107 133 133 133 133 133 133 133 133 164 202 202 202 258 258 258 271 271
Gerald Macha, FIC Jerome Hlavaty, FIC Maynard Wagner District Seven Magaly Reyna Jerry Sijansky, FIC Delma Martinez Rosie Rodela Analiese Watson Mary Rodriguez Lance Morck Michael Brysch Eva Vasquez Robert Bayer, FIC Ronald G. Thuney Jarolyn Popp, FIC Rita Duque Victor M. Ramirez Rodolfo Lopez John M. Torres Jesse Martinez Betsabe Rostro Magali Wilford Louis Krupala Chester Gail Lee Juan M. Perez Eduardo Delgadillo Dominga Esquival Chester Jenke, FICF Colleen Jenke Adalberto Canales Patrick Whitman
Shelby Howard
Spirit 2010 Monthly Prize Drawing Winner - April
Lodge 185, New Braunfels District Seven $25 Wal-Mart Gift Card
Home Office Recruiter of the Month April 2010
Human Resource Administrator Lodge 47, Seaton 10 Recruits
Debbie Klinkovsky
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April Consistency Club
Minimum of two certificates issued each month in March and April
District Two. Keifer Marshall, Jr. - Lodge 87, Temple. District Three. Denis Muforsi (3) - Lodge 264, Plano. District Four. Baltazar Nunez, FIC - Lodge 219, El Paso. District Six. Carolina Covarrubia (2) - Lodge 30, Taiton. BELOW: District Seven. Armando Perez, LUTCF - Lodge 79, Corpus Christi; Eva Vasquez (2) - Lodge 79, Corpus Christi.
Sales Agents’ April Roll of Honor Congratulations to these sales agents for writing at least one application in April 2010!
1 9 13 169 171 186 189
District One Ronnie Pflughaupt Bill Orsak Dorothy Rackel Donald Strickland Carlos Eureste Margaret Haisler William Miller, Jr.
18 29 47 47 80 87 87 87 87 182 200 246 246
District Two Betty Gaskamp Albin Machu Frank Klinkovsky Monica Mikeska Frank Horak Betty Barton Keifer Marshall, Jr. John Troy Carol Velasquez Johna Beckendorf Margarita Santana J. Carlton Godfrey Marissa Salinas
District Three 6 Lydia Dobecka 6 Jerry Kucera 25 Margaret Krajca 66 Larry Matula 154 Joseph Steinman 204 Philip McBee 264 Dennis Bradford 264 Denis Muforsi 160 160 219 219 219 219 219 229
81 88 88 196 255
District Four Leonard Jansa Velia Mestas Ana Ahumada Hilda Escajeda Baltazar Nunez Alejandro Rivas Arnulfo Rivera Jesusita Hudson
District Five Bradley Stavinoha Helen Hegwood Ana Rivera Naomi Jauregui Barbara Williams-Rash
District Six 30 Carolina Covarrubia 40 Ardis Bacak 223 Al Pena
District Seven 79 Michael Brysch 79 Armando Diaz 79 Pete Espinoza 79 Roland Fuentez 79 Leo Longoria 79 Crystal Pantoja 79 Armando Perez 79 Jerry Sijansky 79 Eva Vasquez 107 Wendy Pruski 107 Ronald Thuney 133 Maria Dean 133 Ariel Ramos 133 Betsabe Rostro 185 April Howard 202 Eduardo Delgadillo 258 Dominga Esquivel
From the Vice President’s Department
Sales agents asked to send in email addresses
Dear SPJST Sales Agents, Greetings from the Insurance Department! In an effort to expedite the underwriting of applications, all correspondence from the underwriting department will be emailed to you! This includes letters of rating and questionnaires. We will also be emailing you with any questions regarding missing or unclear information. We are excited about getting things moving at a faster pace because it will mean a faster turnaround and that results in a quicker issue!
If you have not already done so, please send us your email address. Also, we invite you to contact underwriting via email with your questions or concerns. The underwriter’s computers are set up to alert them when an email is received. Your underwriters are: Socorro Wolcott SocorroW@spjst.com Doni Powell DoniP@spjst.com
We believe this will be an advantageous process for all involved! Thanks, Doni Powell, Underwriter —SPJST—
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.
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Scenes from District Five Spring Meeting
Saturday, April 10, 2010 • SPJST Lodge 196, Houston-West Hall
LEFT PHOTO: 2010 District Five Officers are, second from left to right, President Carolyn Filipp Beseda, Vice President Pat Bruce, Second Vice President Jo Ann Buri, Secretary Mary Ann Kieschnick, Treasurer Lorenda Baldwin, and District Youth Counselor Barbara Linney-Gonzales. Also pictured is Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek. Not pictured is Assistant DYC Brenda Moyle. CENTER AND RIGHT PHOTOS: Lodge 88, Houston President Pat Bruce (center photo) accepts the Platinum Award and Lodge 255, Katy President C.W. Roberts accepts the Bronze Award in the Her-
itage ‘09 incentive program for their respective lodges. District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt is also pictured in both photos. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are Mildred Holeman, Helen Hegwood, Dixie Raskin, Ashley Victorick, and Marceil Malak, all of Lodge 88, Houston. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Marvin and Alma Schulz, left, and Jessie Rodriguez and Fran Price, all of Lodge 196, Houston-West. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: David and Lorenda Baldwin of Lodge 139, Danbury and Carolyn Filipp Beseda and Reverend Henry Beseda of Lodge 88, Houston.
LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to Lodge 88, Houston’s Fraternalist of the Year Esther I. Heinsohn. RIGHT PHOTOS: Congratulations to Lifetime Achiever Award recipients Larry W. Pflughaupt (photo 2) and Pat Bruce (photo 3), both of Lodge 88, Houston, and Robert Mayfield (center, right photo) of Lodge 172, Pasadena. Also pictured in photo 3 is Director Pflughaupt. Also pictured in the right photo are Director
Pflughaupt, left, and SL President Vanicek, right. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Youth kraslice winners are Keith and Allison Wockenfuss. Also pictured is DYC Barbara Linney-Gonzales. BELOW PHOTO 2: Pictured during the meeting’s opening ceremonies are Carolyn F. Beseda, left, Helen Hegwood, and Reverend Henry Beseda. BELOW PHOTO 3: Jo and Robert Mayfield of Lodge 172, Pasadena.
RIGHT PHOTO: District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt, back, left, with wife Dorothy, and his parents Leander and Josephine Pflughaupt, all of Lodge 88, Houston.
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Lodge 47, Seaton invites all to annual June picnic
Come out to SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton, Star Hall, on Sunday, June 6, 2010, for our annual picnic. The hall is located five miles east of Temple on Highway 53. The serving of food begins at 11 a.m. and will continue during the day until sold out — fried chicken and
Director Victorick predicts interest rates
District One Director Donnie Victorick was recognized at the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) Investment Section conference, held April 28 to 30, 2010, in San Antonio, for most accurately predicting current interest rates. His prediction was made a year ago.
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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
homemade sausage with all the trimmings, German potatoes, coleslaw, green beans, plus desserts and iced tea. Price is $8 per plate. Horseshoe tournament sign-up with a fee to play begins Sunday at 12 noon. Tournament play begins at 1 p.m. Plan to be present on Sunday at 1 p.m. to enjoy a group of wonderful
musicians. You will not want to miss this free music being provided by Butch, Billy, and many other devoted musicians from the surrounding areas — too many to mention. If there are others who wish to join this group, they are welcome. The musicians will be playing outside. You will find the shade, and chairs will be available (just like the old days). Following the music, the youth beseda dancers will perform at about 3:45 p.m. A live auction with Eddy Lange as auctioneer will begin at 4 p.m. After the auction ends, the drawing will be held for six nice prizes: first place - 40-inch flat screen television; second place - wooden swing glider; third place - 12-feet by 12-feet canopy; fourth place - 26-inch bicycle; fifth place - Nano Ipod; and sixth place - $50 Wal-Mart gift card. Winners need not be present to be eligible to win these prizes. Booths include bake sale and game
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booths such as bingo and country store. Children’s booths include train rides, plinko, photo, dunking, ring toss, and fish pond. Most booths will open at 1 p.m. Lodge members are asked to bring items for the live auction, country store and bingo, and desserts for the bake sale and noon meal. Free, sanctioned, tractor pulls will be held on Saturday, June 5 beginning at 11 a.m. The youth club will be selling barbecue-on-bun, sausage wraps, and chips during noon on Saturday. Be sure and come to Star Hall for a good time of fun, food, and fellowship. We hope to see you there! Frank Klinkovsky Auction Chairman —SPJST—
2010 JOIN HANDS DAY
SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood joins hands for Fort Hood Garden
Lodge 6, Cottonwood hosted a bake sale at the West Baseball Complex and at the tractor pull held at the West Rodeo
Grounds. Proceeds from the two sales were $225 and will be donated to the Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden.
LEFT PHOTO: Anna Dulock, Raiven Jackson, Lakn Dieterich, Carter Charanza, and Bracy Craig set up the bake sale booth at the tractor pull. RIGHT PHOTO:
Carter Charanza, Anna Dulock, Rendon Dobecka, Lakn Dieterich, Quinlan Dobecka, and Raiven Jackson sell sweets at the West Baseball Complex.
LEFT PHOTO: Tammi Charanza, Lakn Dieterich, Tammy Holder, Tory Dobecka, and Anna Dulock work the sale at
the tractor pull. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 6 youth member Amelia Peterson participates in the tractor pull.
Submitted by Peggy Dobecka, Youth Leader
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Lodge 17, New Tabor Celebrates 50-Year SPJST Members
On Sunday, May 2, 2010, Lodge 17, New Tabor held its 50-year member pin ceremony and reception. Congratulations to George Henry, left, and David Hildebrand who received their pins. Lodge 17 President Randy Gaas presented the pins.
Lodge 47, Seaton invites all to June 6 picnic
Dear Vestnik Readers, SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton would like to invite everyone to its annual picnic on Sunday, June 6, 2010. Fried chicken and homemade sausage along with all the trimmings will be served from 11 a.m. until sold out. You can enjoy your meal in the comfort of the hall. Plates to go will also be available. We hope you will join us for an afternoon of good food, fun, and fellowship throughout the day. Highlights of the day will be music entertainment by Butch, Billy and Friends and the bake sale with kolaches, cakes, pies, home grown vegetables, good home canned food, and crafts. There will be games for all ages including bingo and a country store, just to name a few. Watch the Vestnik in the youth section for all the fun games the youth club will be sponsoring for the children. The SPJST Youth Beseda Dancers will perform at 3:45 p.m. A live auction starts at 4 p.m. Make plans to sign up for the horseshoe tournament by 12 noon that day. Pitching begins at 1 p.m. I have always heard one of the most enjoyable things about the Seaton Picnic is getting to see friends and visiting with one another. I truly believe this. What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday! That’s Sunday, June 6 at Seaton Star Hall. We hope to see you there!!
—Submitted by Holly Narro, FAC
Star Hall will be hosting the T.A.T.P.A. Sanctioned Tractor Pull on Saturday, June 5 and on the day of the picnic with the events beginning at 11
a.m. each day. Come on out and see how those tractors pull that weight! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton seeks membersʼ assistance for annual picnic
Dear Lodge Members, Just a reminder of our lodge picnic on Sunday, June 6. We are in need of as much help as possible from all members the day before and the day of the picnic. Your help for this fundraiser will be greatly appreciated. If you are not sure of where help is needed and would like to volunteer, please call President Pechal (254) 9842255 or any lodge officer, and you will be pointed to a spot that I know you will enjoy. Auction items, baked goods for the bake sale, desserts for the meal, coun-
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try store items, and your presence will help make this fundraiser a success. Thanks for your support, Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 66, Waco reports on April meeting
The meeting was called to order by President John Engelke at Linden Hall in Elm Mott on April 18, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. with all officers present except for Reporter Dorothy Veselka and Guide Mary Lou Urbanek. There were 14 members and one guest present today — Nora Lee Zavodny. The flag was presented, and members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and youth motto. Secretary Sister Dana McAdams read the minutes of the March 14 meeting, and they were approved as read. She also announced that she re-
2010 JOIN HANDS DAY
SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor joins hands to clean cemetery Submitted by Mabrey Dowell, Youth Leader
LEFT PHOTO: Brandon Powell is ready to beautify a grave at New Tabor Cemetery. RIGHT PHOTO: Laramie Cass places flowers on a grave. BELOW
LEFT PHOTO: Kadie Hartman helps with the project. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Thanks to all Lodge 17, New Tabor youth and adults who helped with the project.
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ceived the 50-year pins, and that she will mail out invitations to the honorees to join our May meeting. Chairman of the Board Brother George Pauling called Eric with Coldwell Banker to find out any more information on the sale of the hall. We still have two interested parties looking at the building. FAC Sister Mary Alice Langlotz gave her report. She read the monthly letter of event reminders. Coming up on April 25 is the District Three Spring Meeting and will be held at Lodge 180, Burleson; Join Hands Day on May 1; State Horseshoe Tournament on May 15 at Lions Park in Temple; and the Corpus Christi Getaway August 13 to 15. Sister Diana Engelke read the cheer and condolence committee report from Sister Dorothy Veselka that she had sent sympathy cards to the Fred Matula family; Hilma Macha family; and Joseph Pavlicek family. Brother Louie Veselka reported that there were no grievances. Bookkeeper Sister Diana gave the bookkeeping report. Sister Darlene Engelke reported that we had three new members. Johnnie Gaidusek wrote up Heather Hix, and Ruby Clayborne wrote up La Carol Gilton and Kiara Gilton. All were approved. Sister Diana Engelke read the resolution and condolences on Fred Matula; Hilma Macha; Joseph Pavlicek; and Christopher Busch, Sr. Sister Diana Engelke handed out Easter eggs that she and Sister Dorothy Veselka made.
Happy 85th Birthday!
Evelyn Henson
SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone April 30, 2010
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April birthday celebrated was Gene Gerlich who is turning 80 this month and another birthday was guest Nora Lee Zavodny. The 100 percent drawing was won by Darlene Engelke. The door prize was won by Weldon Galler. Next Meeting—May 16 The next board of directors meeting will be held on Sunday, May 16 at 2 p.m. The lodge meeting will start at 2:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. Fraternally, Diana Engelke Please note: I want to thank Diana Engelke for doing the minutes for me during my illness. — Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 80, Holland supports volunteer fire department
SPJST Lodge 80, Holland met on Saturday, May 1, 2010, at 4:10 p.m. President Rita Spinn called the meting to order. The membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for departed members. Ryan Festa presented the flag and led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance. Ryan then presented a plaque form the Holland baseball association. Officers absent were Linda Hill and Jewel Wolf. Sales agents absent were Vicki Slye and Jim Wiest. Frank Pajestka, Jr. read the minutes of the April meeting. They were approved as read. Rita Spinn gave the treasurer’s report. Frank Pajestka, Jr. read thank yous from Friends of the B.J. Hill Library; from Will O’ Bell Nursing Home, Bartlett, Texas; and Misty Houston, Holland ISD, for the donation of the Temple Daily Telegram. Youth Leader Frank Horak stated that they will have a membership drive. Also, on July 3, the youth will be selling sausage wraps, hot dogs, and have a bake sale. Sister Rita recognized her granddaughters Allison and Lauren Janke for their achievements in District 4-H. FAC Monica McDougall suggested that perhaps the youth could sell the yellow roses as featured in the April
28 Vestnik issue and proceeds go to the Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden. Rita Spinn suggested raising the rent of the hall to $2,000 and a $500 deposit required. After discussion, Curtis Wolf made the motion. It was seconded and passed. Clean-up day of the hall will be held in June. Ralph Milek, one of the workers who helped clean the Czech National Cemetery, had received the $25 check. It was returned. Ralph asked that the money be put in the cemetery fund. Curtis Wolf will get someone to check the air conditioning. On May 6, the global issue group has asked to have a bake sale at bingo. The membership agreed.
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A motion was made, seconded, and passed to give $100 to the Tank Daniels Football Camp. The membership agreed to give $500 to Holland Volunteer Fire Department for Join Hands Day on May 8. In a letter from the SPJST Home Office, Sister Rita discussed with the membership the amount of premiums remitted and the number of delegates the lodge can send to future conventions. On the sick list was State Field Representative Hiram Dixon who has improved. Dan Hendrix will have knee surgery. Condolences to Jewel Wolf who lost her brother. Birthdays were celebrated this
Lodge 25, Ennis Teen Competes in Texas, Oklahoma Rodeos
Jordan Mark Hunter will graduate winning in Athens, Texas — a studfrom Ennis High School on June 4, ded silver belt buckle and a spot in the national rodeo fi2010. He has attended nals in Oklahoma this Ennis school systems October. his entire educational Jordan is a member career. Jordan has parof SPJST Lodge 25, ticipated in baseball, Ennis in District Three. football, band, Spanish He is the son of David language, 4-H, FFA, and Jenna Hunter of AG, and metal shop. Ennis and the grandson He is proficient in the of Jerry and Janie trade of welding. Marusak of Ferris. He was a member of Jordan plans to purthe Texas High School sue a career as a jourRodeo Association and neyman electrician. He is currently a member also plans to continue of the United States his talent in rodeo comTeam Roping Associapetitions. tion. Jordan and his Jordan’s sister horse Grey Goose Jordan Hunter Rachel was 2006 travel and compete together throughout Texas and Okla- SPJST State Queen. Rachel will homa in state rodeos. His role in the graduate in December from Texas competition is a header which re- Tech University in Lubbock with a quires roping the horns of a running degree in advertising, business, and steer in the least amount of time Spanish. Jordan’s brother Bryant is while on horseback at a high rate of pursuing a career in healthcare. —SPJST— speed. Jordan is most proud of his Lodge 25, Ennis member Jordan Hunter, right, and his horse Grey Goose travel and compete together throughout Texas and Oklahoma in state rodeos.
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month by Terry Festa and Cyril Pajestka. Winners in the drawing were Mary Mowdy, Estelle Coker, Tony Sladecek, Dan Hendrix, and Ryan Festa. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. so members could enjoy “happy hour.” Next Meeting—June 5 The next meeting will be on June 5 at 4 p.m. See you then! Fraternally, Estelle Coker, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 87, Temple welcomes youth
SPJST Lodge 87, Temple met on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, for its regular meeting. A potluck supper was enjoyed by all. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a business meeting. Special guests were District Two Director Bobby Wuensche and his wife Ruth Ann. Bobby presented the lodge with the Gold Award in the Heritage “09 incentive program. District Two Youth Counselor Patsy
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Koslovsky was also present. Patsy has been instrumental in the organization of a new youth club at Lodge 87. Lucas and Jennifer Davidson will be youth leaders. Lodge members are excited about this addition of activities and are planning to encourage and assist the group. A big thank you to Patsy. Diane Troy, Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 66, Waco Recognizes April Birthdays
Lodge 66, Waco’s April birthday celebrants were guest Nora Lee Zavodny and member Gene Gerlich. They were honored at the April meeting. Happy birthday!
Lodge 91, Crosby meets June 5
SPJST Lodge 91, Crosby will hold its second quarterly meeting of 2010 on Saturday, June 5 at 11 a.m. at the local Dairy Queen. Dairy Queen is located off of FM 2100 in Crosby. See you there. Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 133 San Antonio meets this Sunday
Lodge 133, San Antonio will hold its monthly meeting this Sunday, May 16, 2010, at 2 p.m. We meet at Good Shepherd Activity Center, located at 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio. We will have a meeting. The lodge
will furnish a luncheon afterwards. Please join us. We look forward to seeing you there. Respectfully submitted, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena Hosts Annual Community Flea Market
Saturday, April 17, 2010 • Lodge 49, Rowena Hall • Submitted by Sylvia Rollwitz, FAC
Lodge 49, Rowena held its annual community flea market on April 17, 2010, at the lodge hall. Nine booths were set up for the flea market with
a lot of items for sale. Hamburgers were made and sold at lunch by lodge members.
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Lodge 179 Warrenton reports on April meeting
Lodge 179, Warrenton met on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at JW’s Steakhouse in Carmine. There were 12 people present including Angela Neuendorff, Ledel Renck, and Christine Jervis. President Orville W. Kunkel called the meeting to order. Secretary Ricky Weyand read the minutes from the previous meeting followed by Treasurer Ora Lee Levien giving the treasurer’s report. Financial Secretary Brenda Callahan also gave a report of local lodge dues collected. All reports were accepted as read. FAC Joan Goehring read a thank you card from the Bea Vasek family. She also reported that the District One Spring Meeting would be held at Cooper Farm on April 18. She read an article called “The Shape I’m In.” Birthdays for April included Ledel Renck (April 6) and Angela Neuendorff (April 20). Congratulations to both! Next Meeting—May 13 Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 13 at the Carmine Lions Club Building. Fried chicken will be served. Members and guests are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. If you planning to attend, please call Mr. Kunkel (979) 278-3308 as soon as possible. The meeting adjourned with great food and good fellowship. Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 202 Jourdanton reports on Join Hands Day
Lodge 202, Jourdanton met Sunday, May 2, 2010, at the Jourdanton Community Center. President Lloyd House presided. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Silence was observed for deceased member Donald Valchar. Special guests were State FAC Chester Jenke and wife Colleen. Secretary Bettie House read the minutes and correspondence relating to the lodge delegate status. Congratulations to Travis Barta
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100 Percent SPJST Family - Four Generations
Next Meeting—June 27 The next meeting will be June 27 at Lodge 107, Floresville hall immediately following District Seven YAD. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 204 Stephenville meets this Sunday
SPJST proudly salutes this four-generation 100 Percent SPJST Family of Lodge 84, Dallas. They are, front, center, Carolyn Nemec, daughter Carole Faraizl, back, granddaughter Renee Oberle, and great-granddaughter Nicole Oberle.
who is the winner of an SPJST Leadership Grant and the 2009 District Seven Merit Award. Treasurer Valerie Barta presented the financial report. FAC Mary Ann Barta reported 23 lodge members and guests spruced up the property of a 98-year-old lady in Jourdanton. Lawnmowers and weed eaters were humming in addition to a tractor and shredder. A pickup truck was loaded with trash bags filled with grass and weeds and also, a grass snake that was at the wrong place at the wrong time. Flowers were potted and placed on the ramp area where they would be visible every day for the resident. Young and old alike enjoyed the cool morning and working together as a team. Everyone was uplifted by what was accomplished in almost two hours which equates to nearly 46 hours of work. State FAC Chester Jenke encouraged donations to the Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden. Photos of 100 Percent SPJST Families are needed this year, and the SPJST ENC camp is hoping to be complete by June 1. There are many camp bookings already. Melba Novosad, Sandra Hoggard, and James House were appointed to the auditing committee. Charles Kunetka, who will turn 100 years old in July, and 50-year members will be honored at the July 11 meal and meeting at 1 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center. Fried
chicken and a cake will be furnished. Members may bring side dishes and additional desserts. A sympathy card was signed for the Donald Valchar family. Door prizes furnished by State FAC Jenke were awarded.
The next meeting will be at Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico at 4 p.m. this Sunday, May 16, 2010. 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—
2010 JOIN HANDS DAY
SPJST Lodge 155, Austin joins hands to support local churches Submitted by Doris Plagens, Reporter
SPJST Lodge 155, Austin donated bags of groceries to two local churches—St. Austin Catholic Church and the Austin Brethren Church—for Join Hands Day. Pictured are, front, left to right, Albert Klinkovsky, Ginny Prasatik, and Joe Motl. In back are Doris Plagens, left, and Jean Motl. Lodge members who also participated were Doris Boriski, Clara Klinkovsky, John and LaVerne Hejl, Diane Hejl, Richard Johnson, Marianna Wood, Quinner and Janet Williams.
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Texas seniors: beware of identity theft scams, health care fraud
At the Texas Attorney General’s Office, Texas’ senior citizens are a top priority year round. This month, they are getting heightened attention nationwide because it is Older Americans Month. Like all law enforcement agencies, we rely on our fellow Texans to help deter crime. So this month, we are focusing on educating Texans about scams that target their senior friends and family members. Fraud against seniors is more widespread than most people realize, but well-informed and vigilant citizens can help prevent all fraudulent schemes, including two new ploys that have emerged in recent weeks.
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Identity Theft Scams With the arrival of April, the 2010 U.S. Census is officially underway. Texans should quickly complete and return the forms to the Census Bureau. When doing so, residents should be cautious of con artists who are using the program as an opportunity to swindle people out of their hard-earned money – and even their identities. Recently, we heard from a concerned Texan who received a letter that appeared to be a Census form. The recipient said that the form asked for her Social Security number, which she provided on her completed form. A few days later, the woman received another Census form – but this form did not ask for her Social Security number. She realized that the first letter was likely a fraudulent attempt to obtain her personal information and steal her identity. Texans should remember that the official 2010 Census questionnaire
Lodge 160, San Angelo Members Attend Celebrovat Czech Republic!
asks 10 questions – none of which request personal financial information such as bank or credit card numbers or Social Security numbers. No official census information will be collected via email, so anyone who receives an email that appears to come from the U.S. Census should be cautious. These are very likely fraudulent emails unlawfully seeking recipients’ personal information. In the coming weeks, Census workers will begin walking door-to-door in residential areas in order to verify certain Census information. Participants should always look for identification from Census takers before opening the door and agreeing to provide personal information. Census Bureau employees will be clearly identified with a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Some Texans may receive an American Community Survey, a legitimate questionnaire that collects statistical data for federal and state government programs. Recipients who have questions about the survey should visit https://ask.census.gov. Texans who think they may have completed and returned fraudulent census forms should immediately take steps to prevent their identities from getting stolen. Victims should file a report with local law enforcement and contact the credit bureaus to secure a fraud alert. They should also visit the attorney general’s website at www. texasattorneygeneral.gov or call (800)
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252-8011 for a copy of the Identity Theft Victim’s Kit.
Health Care Scams Last month, the president signed a sweeping new health care law that will have an unprecedented impact on individual Texans. There are a lot of problems with this legislation. I have joined multiple attorneys general and challenged the new law’s constitutionality. Another problem we have seen has nothing to do with the law itself. Although the law is less than a month old, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has already had to warn state officials about scam artists taking advantage about the confusion surrounding the new law by hawking phony health insurance policies. Apparently, hustlers are going door-to-door claiming there is a time-limited open-enrollment period and urging seniors to buy insurance immediately. Some con artists have even set up 1-800 numbers to sell fake health care coverage. Texas seniors also should be cautious of unsolicited, official-looking documents claiming that Medicare and Social Security benefits will be terminated. While many programs are undoubtedly going to change under the new law – the Medicare and Social Security programs have absolutely not been eliminated. Any documents making that claim are fraudulent and should be ignored. Seniors should not be tricked into
Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Members Part of Five-Generation Family
On March 13, 2010, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts hosted a family day celebrating Czech heritage. The exhibits were composed of Martele: the Silver of Le Beau Monde, Art in Hard Times (an exhibit of lithographs ca. 1930 to 1940s by early Texas artists). Activities included making cornhusk brooms and playing Pešek a traditional Czech game. They had a booth from which to sample Czech kolače - a traditional pastry of Czech culture. SPJST also had a colorful display booth providing information about insurance, loans, annuities, and the benefits of
being involved in the total aspect of SPJST. SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo and Wall Brethren Christian Sisters baked the kolace that were used as samples. We tempted taste buds with the traditional flavors used in Czech Republic - poppyseed, pineapple, and apricot. We were very honored that we were asked to bake for this event. Members who were in attendance said that it was a very informative as well as an enjoyably day. Respectfully submitted, Brenda Holik, FAC —SPJST—
Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point member Mae Schiller, seated, recently gathered with her family for a fivegeneration photo. Mae is surrounded by her great-granddaughters, left to right, Lorelai, age three, Jorja Rose, age one, and Rachael Bryett, age two. Back, left to right, are granddaughter Bonnie Hancock, granddaughter Juanita Hancock, mother Clara Harrison, and daughter Lottie Hancock. Lottie, Bonnie, and Juanita are also members of Lodge 246.
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unwittingly providing personal information or purchasing unnecessary services after receiving a mail solicitation. All Texans with concerns about how the new health care law will affect either them or their elderly loved ones should consult a reputable source – and ignore unsolicited direct mail. This month, I hope you will join me and countless others who will take a moment to express our gratitude for the greatest generations. We are proud of our senior Texans, their tremendous sacrifices and their remarkable contributions they have made to our great nation. —SPJST—
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2010 JOIN HANDS DAY
SPJST Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point joins hands for Fort Hood Garden
SPJST Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point hosted a bake sale outside Best Quality Meats and Sausage Shop, located at 2610 South General Bruce Drive in Temple, on Saturday, May 1. Thanks to meat marker owner/Lodge 246 Secretary Wayne Orange for providing the location. Thanks to Lodge 246 Youth Leader Jessica Fernandez and youth Matthew and Jonathan, President James Lee, III, Vice President Charlie Herendon, and Treasurer/FAC
David Nauert for providing items for the sale. Special thanks to Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek and wife Joan, Communication Assistant Katherine Morris, and Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny for also donating baked goods. The sale raised $400 for Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden. —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point President James Lee, III hands baked goods to District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky. RIGHT PHOTO: Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, second from right, and
wife Joan stopped by the bake sale and visited with Lodge 246 Vice President Charlie Herendon, far left, President James Lee, III, second from left, and Treasurer/FAC David Nauert.
Submitted by David Nauert, Treasurer/FAC
Thank a nurse
During National Nurses Week which is May 5 to 12, we are reminded that nurses are a pivotal component of medical care for people of all ages. In 2005, Margo McCarthy, wrote Thank You, Nurse, to describe the feelings of her elderly patient. It says, in part: I was like you, so young and healthy, I laughed; I played; I once was wealthy! And I remember . . . it went so fast! My Dad, my home, my son, all passed. But as I doze here in my chair, I’m there again, so young and fair.
So talk to me when you are near; I’ll hear your voice and know less fear. Come! See the true me and behold Not a just a patient, sick and old. But a real person who had a life, A house, a job, a child, a wife.
Thank you, nurse, you did your part. You said my name; you touched my heart.
More than ever, as years go by, patient outcomes are known to be more positive when skilled and sensitive
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nursing is involved. Because a “patient” may be an individual, a family, or a community, patient outcome is a broad term that is amenable to change. Nurses are a positive influence in these outcomes. In addition to May 12, International Nurses Day, National Nurses Week includes May 8, National Student Nurses Day and Wednesday of Nurses Week, National School Nurses Day. —SPJST—
Ways you can improve your local community
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.
(StatePoint) If you are like most Americans, you like your neighborhood and community but think it can be even better. While many citizens are concerned about the direction in which the country is heading, local communities are facing challenges concerning education, jobs, healthcare and neighborhood safety. However, there are many ways you can improve your community, say experts. “One person can make a difference,
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especially when it comes to common sense solutions to things like strengthening neighborhood schools and improving local communities,” says Jim Houtz, author of the new book, “Saving America: Common Sense Solutions to Washington Nonsense.” “Major problems across America that should have simple solutions have become complicated by politics and business as usual. It doesn’t have to be this way and you can start fixing things in your own hometown,” he adds. Here are some ways you can get involved to make your community stronger: • Shop Locally: Do your family’s shopping at neighborhood stores, whenever possible. These businesses create local jobs, advertise locally and pay taxes that help the community. So support local entrepreneurs by purchasing food, clothing and home and car supplies close to home. Buy American and buy locally when faced with choices.
• Get Involved in Local Elections: Learn about all the candidates, whether they are Democrats, Republicans, Tea Partiers, or Independents. Learn what each supports and consider working for a local campaign or even running for office yourself. Get involved in fixing problems by learning where your local tax dollars are going and get involved to help funnel them to the right causes, such as education, jobs, health care and energy programs.
• Fix the Schools: You can become part of the solution to the education problem by getting involved with your child’s school. Volunteer for parent committees or get involved with the local school system, to participate in how education dollars get spent. Encourage local schools to get involved with online learning initiatives that keep kids studying at school and at home. “Ask the principal or superintendent if teachers are rewarded based on merit for student performance and advocate for such compensation,” says Houtz. “I believe the best way to increase teachers’ salaries is by putting less money into school facilities and more into incentive-based compensation.”
• Create Job Opportunities: Whether you own a business or work for a local one, you can help create jobs. Influ-
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ence the decision-makers to hire veterans. When hiring, local employers might consider splitting jobs where appropriate, so they can hire two parttimers instead of one full-timer. Or hire additional salespeople on commission. Since local entrepreneurs are the backbone of our nation, with the right job and tax incentives they can help put the economy back on the right track. For more ideas from Houtz on how you can make a difference, read the new book, “Saving America,” available at Amazon.com, or visit www.jimhhoutz.com. “We have no greater obligation to our children than to preserve our communities by actively shaping them for the better,” he says. —SPJST—
Mother’s Day
By d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock
There may be others but very few Who mother us quite like you do
You mother us all endearingly The kids, the pets and even me! © —SPJST—
Remembering
By d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock
Remembering forgotten things what a nice touch
It’s pleasant to remember forgetting, not so much. © —SPJST—
Aging
By d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock
they mean no harm tactfully tell me i’m aging gracefully
i argue with them disagree the mirror sides with them not me. ©
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Reunions
Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week of the reunion date as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge name/number and your contact phone number. Thank you!
May 15 West Area Rural Country Schools—at at SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Hall, three miles east of West, Texas, off of FM 2114. For information, contact Georgie Soukup (254) 662-0839; Irene Barber (254) 622-2998; or Milton Peterson (254) 533-2372. Submitted by, Milton Peterson, Lodge 6, Cottonwood —SPJST—
Kelner family
Descendants of Anton and Alouise Jancak Kelner’s 25th reunion is Saturday, June 5, 2010, at American Legion Hall in East Bernard, Texas. Kick-off time is 12 noon. Grace and meal begin at 1 p.m. Auction and meeting start at 2 p.m. Cakewalk and games plus socializing will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Barbecue will be prepared. Please bring a side dish and dessert. Donated items for the auction and cake walk (baked goods and toys) to raise money for future reunions are welcomed. Find out what dates and relatives have been discovered with research. Bring photos and recipes to share. Also bring playing cards, dominoes, and games. For more information, contact Helen Kelner, Secretary, (281) 3422624 or Josephine Pitman, Treasurer, (979) 335-4170. Submitted by, Helen Kelner Lodge 28, East Bernard —SPJST—
Krizan family
Descendants of Josef and Marianna (Toman) Krizan are planning their annual reunion for Saturday, June 5, 2010, at SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Hall, located three miles east of West, Texas, off FM 2114. Registration begins at 12 noon. Josef and Marianna immigrated to Texas in 1874. They settled and lived in West with their 10 children: Frank, Joseph, Anna, Charlie, Mary, Rudolph, Andrew, Rosie, John, and Victor. For more information contact Joe Krizan (972) 272-7808. Submitted by, Joe Krizan Lodge 6, Cottonwood
Sefcik-Kubin families
Please pass the word on to all your family and mark your calendar now for the Sefcik-Kubin family reunion on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at New Tabor Brethren Church Fellowship Building, County Road 225 in Caldwell (or you can take County Road 208 off Highway 21 East). Please bring a covered dish to be shared at the noon meal. Silverware, paper goods, tea, and coffee will be provided. You are invited to come early and attend the morning worship service beginning at 10:30 a.m. at New Tabor. We look forward to seeing all of you! The 2010 reunion committee: Vlasta (Sefcik) Herrmann family (979) 5679360; Frances (Sefcik) Hanacik family (979) 272-3438; and Henry Sefcik family (830) 620-0080. Submitted by, Agnes Frances Vajdak Lodge 9, Snook —SPJST—
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In Loving Memory of King B. Hegwood SPJST Lodge 88, Houston
January 2, 1931 - May 12, 2009 I thought of you today but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that, too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake from which I’ll never part. God has you in His arms, I have you in my heart! I love you endlessly and miss you more everyday. From Your Loving Family
Death Claims Paid in April, 2010 S up re m e L od g e S PJS T • T e m ple , Te xa s
Name
Otillie Tyroch Hilma M. Macha John W. Maltese Lillie Emma Hanna Georgia Quisenberry Rodney Eschberger Stella Sophie Moore Gilbert F. Wendel Lydia Bartek Williams S. Kucera Gladys Rose Hood Charles E. English Laura Mae Slacik Helen R. Havrda Bonnie Frank Pruitt Anton Michna Jerry C. Blinka Henry Schneider, III Martha I. Kutac Dorothy Mae Pechal Fred A. Matula Jessie Kay Kline Rudolph Zajicek Marian Miller Nesuda Franklin G. Krobot Sylvia J. Laznovsky James R. Paroski Christian Doerfler William H. Shenkir Mack Kent Allen Johnny Ray Broz Veleta F. Johnson John Joe Haltmar Terry Wayne Eben Betty J. Beisert Christopher H. Busch Melvin B. Halfmann, Sr. Donald Dane Kramer Sergio M. Lozano Michael David Bessemer Carla Fay Mladenka Timothy Zurovetz Logan Edward Bartz Jean La Neal Barbara Zinglemann Donald R. Kovar Dennis A. Korenek Margaret T. Kubos Marie Theresa Gola Joe S. Holub Frances L. Horcica Arnold C. Frerich Lawrence Charles Hoff, Jr. Bernice M. Pfeiffer Cleatus E. Steele
Lodge
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From 4/01/2010 to 4/30/2010 Location
Home Office Waco El Campo Jourdanton Cyclone Round Rock Fort Worth El Campo-Hillje Baytown Houston Houston Lovelady Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Moravia Waco Wharton Needville Houston Schulenburg Seaton Waco Houston Buckholts Dallas Needville Ennis Dallas Granger Bryan-College Station Sealy Houston Cleburne Ennis Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Dime Box Waco Rowena Waco Laredo Houston-West Elk Fort Worth Round Rock Pasadena Houston Granger East Bernard Moravia Taylor Houston Bryan Rowena Houston Seaton Fort Worth
Date of Admission
12/01/1986 6/12/1961 5/04/1944 2/18/1941 11/03/1948 4/07/1981 9/22/1943 11/14/1949 9/25/1937 4/24/1946 8/21/1967 2/22/1972 9/17/1962 10/19/1951 4/19/1972 2/06/1946 7/03/1951 4/23/1965 9/13/1946 2/14/1955 3/25/1960 11/22/1978 5/01/1960 1/08/1941 8/31/1943 10/03/1938 2/16/1968 10/29/1941 2/17/1977 12/11/1974 1/10/1947 7/13/1999 2/06/1946 5/16/1974 6/11/1975 8/01/1986 10/28/1975 10/01/1992 4/01/2008 2/04/2002 12/01/1997 4/08/1974 10/10/1977 10/26/1943 4/06/1971 1/08/1974 11/01/1950 3/24/1971 6/13/1957 5/25/1942 4/05/1945 6/07/1973 11/03/1977 11/24/1945 5/08/1956
Date of Death
3/24/2010 3/22/2010 11/22/2009 2/14/2010 3/07/2010 2/28/2010 3/01/2010 2/14/2010 3/09/2010 3/01/201 2/04/2010 12/28/2009 3/16/2010 3/24/2010 2/11/2010 3/08/1990 3/16/2010 3/05/2010 3/14/2010 2/27/2010 3/16/2010 3/26/2010 4/05/2010 3/07/2010 3/23/2010 2/28/2010 3/22/2010 4/03/2010 8/28/2009 2/07/2010 12/10/2009 3/29/2010 3/20/2010 3/28/2010 1/03/2010 3/30/2010 2/23/2010 4/04/2010 3/09/2010 1/11/2010 4/12/2010 3/24/2010 3/25/2010 3/27/2010 2/26/2010 3/16/2010 3/06/2010 3/27/2010 11/30/2009 3/09/2010 3/25/2010 4/06/2010 4/05/2010 4/07/2010 3/09/2010
Age
86 92 81 85 83 62 82 91 93 95 79 89 82 74 93 78 75 58 84 80 85 73 89 89 70 72 58 92 87 85 82 66 92 51 79 25 67 63 56 52 53 53 78 68 77 70 80 84 92 85 98 78 80 88 85
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To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC, Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST—
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District Two Youth Counselor informs of upcoming activities
Dear District Two Youth Members, Leaders and Parents, Please note: the District Two swim party will not be held at Lions Junction Water Park on Thursday, June 17. The swim party will be held on Friday, June 18 at Walker Pool in Temple. Completed youth achievement day (YAD) cards are also due on this date. The District Two Youth Leaders Training was a great success. Thank you to the leaders who were able to attend: Joyce Bowen of Lodge 18, Elgin; Emilie Tischler of Lodge 20, Granger; Kim Campbell of Lodge 24, Cyclone; Lynette Talasek of Lodge 47, Seaton; Frank Horak of Lodge 80, Holland; Jennifer Davidson; Jennifer McCarthy of Lodge 187, Round Rock; Jessica Fernandez of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point; Janet Lyon, and Carol Tallas. We missed those of you who were unable to attend. For those of you who may not have received the minutes from our training, I would like to share them with you.
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
LIT Workshop—June 11 to 13 I am really looking forward to leaders-in-training (LIT) camp this year. It is back to two nights and at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. Wow! We are blessed. Give me a call as soon as possible if you need a ride.
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Czech Heritage Museum Visit A recommendation was made that all youth clubs visit the Czech Heritage Museum. It was recommended that the smaller lodges such as Lodges 18, 20, 29, 80, 87, 182, 187, and 246 get together and set a time on a Saturday for a tour. Sandi Wicker of the museum visited with us and stated a good number to attend a tour is around 80. To have a larger group, rather than 10 to 30, will help defray the cost for the museum hiring staff for a Saturday. The average time for a tour is around one hour. Czech movies and legends are also available during the tour. The cost is $4 for adults and $2 for youth. A scavenger hunt can be arranged with prior notice. Sandi gave a brief presentation regarding a “Kid’s Camp” which will be held at the museum from June 14 to 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Puppets are of great interest to Czech heritage,
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and each youth attending will make a puppet. The cost is $75. There is a limit of 20 youth, grades third through sixth. She is in need of adult volunteers. For more information please give Sandi a call at the museum (254) 899-2935.
YAD Cards Due June 20 YAD cards are due on June 20. All typed cake recipe cards, photography names of the big machine, hobby kit instructions, complete royalty forms (including final speeches), and talent CDs and lyrics must be turned in on this day. I am asking that all youth leaders receive the cards first so they can check over the cards—especially birthdates and youth signatures. If you are in any doubt about an entry, please call me. It is better to change a category before all paperwork is complete. Be certain your youth leader has seen and approved all talent acts to see if they are in good taste and within the time limit. District Two YAD—July 10 District Two YAD will be held on Saturday, July 10 in Taylor at Lodge 29. It was voted upon that all youth must stay in the upstairs area. The downstairs area has a game room with several pool tables and games. Youth attending YAD should be participating in the YAD aspects of the day. Youth leaders will be given the participation money prior to the end of YAD. If a youth has not been supporting their friends and being a part of the day, they should not receive
Lodge 9, Snook Youth Participate in District Meeting
Dear Vestnik Readers, We recently had the District One Spring Meeting held at Cooper Farm. While there, members participated in the kraslice contest. We also got to tour the new site of our district camp.
It’s going to be amazing! The ropes course, better known as “The Beast,” will be awesome. Besides the ropes course, the pool is ready to go, and cabins should be finished soon. I can’t wait until LIT camp and summer
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 9, Snook youth Makayla Langdon and Konnor Eldridge display their kraslice eggs. RIGHT PHOTO: First place kraslice winners are, left
camp. I look forward to making new memories with all my friends at Cooper Farm. Fraternally submitted, Zachary Shelfer —SPJST—
to right, Hunter David of Lodge 13, Dime Box; Dillon Narro of Lodge 17, New Tabor; and Zachary Shelfer of Lodge 9, Snook.
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Scenes from Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club’s April Meeting Sunday, April 18, 2010 • Submitted by Colby Havemann • Photos by Christie Havemann
We had our Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club meeting on April 18, 2010. Youth Leader Mabrey discussed how important our May meeting
would be because she would be discussing leaders-in-training (LIT) camp and youth achievement day (YAD) and handing out YAD cards and camp forms. We would also be
LEFT PHOTO: Door prize winners at the Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club meeting on Sunday, April 18. CENTER PHOTO: Kraslice Easter
participation monies which will be at the discretion of the youth leader and DYC. Please remind everyone that District Two YAD is on a Saturday this year.
Czech Youth and Family Day The Czech Youth and Family Day will be held in La Grange on June 26. It would be an excellent experience for youth members. I will be glad to email you more information if you are interested.
Rules of Conduct Forms It was voted upon for District Two to have the rules of conduct forms updated every two years. They are now a two-part form. Please have each youth and adult sign their forms. Print the name at the top of the form. The youth leader keeps the yellow copy and mails the white copy to me. I will make sure the Home Office receives a copy. I must have these prior to camp.
Camp Forms Due July 10 District Two camp forms are due July 10. Please give these forms to your youth leader first so she/he can check the forms to be sure all information has been filled out properly. This would be of great help to us. All blanks must be filled in, especially medication. Doctor/dentist names, phone, and address must be completed. If they have no dentist, please have parent put “dentist on call.” I need a list of all who want to be chaperones this year. Parents, please let me know as soon as possible. There will be no need for kitchen help as the camp will provide a kitchen staff. We will only need to help with setting and clearing the tables. Please remember, chaperones must attend the entire camp stay. There will be a
conducting our youth officer election. Mabrey handed out money to those who participated in the Christmas ornament decorating contest at the fall district meeting. Then, we gave out
door prizes. Once the meeting was over, we all loaded up and traveled to Ledbetter for the District One Spring Meeting. —SPJST—
egg decorating contest participants from Lodge 17. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 17 Youth Club members.
mandatory camp training (required by the state) on Sunday, July 18 at 2 p.m. at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. For those who attended the training at the workshop, I ask that you be at this training for a short time to go over District Two rules. Please have all forms filled out and completed prior to arrival. Due to several needing child care, I will again ask that the LITs attend and play games, etc. with the young ones while we meet.
District Two Summer/Fall Trip The majority of all youth members and parents wish to try something different this year and go to the SPJST End-of-Summer Getaway in Corpus Christi. There was discussion on all pros and cons of the trip being a youth club activity. After discussion and vot-
ing, it was decided that each youth (parents and siblings definitely welcome) must participate in the Saturday morning sand sculpture contest in order for their hotel room to be paid for one night. I suggest each youth club talk about the contest prior to August to decide if they want to do the sculpture by youth club or individual basis. By having a specific activity, our youth will have a specific time to be together. There are numerous other activities, and I hope the youth will get together and be a part of those also. I am asking each family to make their own reservations. Remember to use the code “SPJ” when calling. This will allow you to receive the group rate. One hundred rooms have been reserved for SPJST. The cost with tax and fees is $125.35.
Lodge 30, Taiton Honors Class of 2010 Graduate
Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club honored graduating high school senior Gerard Marcaurele at the May youth club meeting held May 2, 2010. Gerard is the 2008 SPJST State King. LEFT PHOTO: Congratulating Gerard,
center, are front, Donovan Krpec, left, and Luc Marcaurele. Back: Jessica Fucik, Allison Fucik, Gerard, Vincent Lutringer, and Ryan Drapela. RIGHT PHOTO: Gerard with Jessica, left, and Allison Fucik.
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Core Challenge—September 26 It was decided to have Core Challenge on Sunday afternoon, September 26 at Lions Park in Temple. We have not had it in a couple of years. We feel it is a great thing to do for the community. It will take a lot of workers to make this event a success. I know our youth members really seem to enjoy it the year we had it at camp and also at Lions Park. We will also set up booths with drinks, snacks, etc. which you may want your youth club to do as a fundraiser. The entire community and all youth clubs will receive flyers for the occasion.
Appreciation Dinner—October 9 We talked about the youth leader/chaperone appreciation dinner which is normally held the first Friday in December. It is always such a busy time with so many parties, hopefully football playoffs, etc. It was decided for us to change the date and get together in the fall. The date has been set for October 9. Please mark your calendar for the date. More details to follow.
Czech Feszt—October 23 Czech Feszt will be held in Temple at the Santa Fe Depot on Saturday, October 23. We are hoping for a lot better turnout than last year which was held at a different location and on Halloween. The location will be so much better. Your youth club may want to consider a fundraiser at this event. Selling kolaches, crafts, sausage-ona-stick, desserts, etc. are just a few ideas.
Thanks! I want to thank my two awesome assistants, Janet and Carol, for all they
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do. They got the food and door prizes together for the training. And, Carol made those delicious kolaches. Thank you, ladies! I especially thank each youth leader for all they do for our youth. Remember, I am only a phone call or an email away for any of you. Youth members, I am looking so forward to the activities we have planned. I miss you all. It seems so long ago since we were all together. I especially hope you are planning to attend camp. It is gonna be great! Fraternally Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor (254) 985-2396 p_koslovsky@yahoo.com (254) 718-1606 —SPJST—
Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club to join hands May 15
Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club invites all volunteers and residents to come out to celebrate Join Hands Day on Saturday, May 15! Our project this year is to beautify the Snook cemetery so bring all gardening tools (gloves, hoe, shovel, etc). We will begin with a pancake breakfast at the fire station then head down to the cemetery. Fraternally submitted, Zachary Shelfer —SPJST—
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Lodge 17 New Tabor youth dances in spring show
Dear Readers, On April 30 and May 1, 2010, I got to dance at the Caldwell High School Honeybee Spring Show. Wow! What a great show! I had a fun time, and I love to dance. Fraternally, Macy Narro —SPJST—
Lodge 17 New Tabor youth tours new camp
On Sunday, April 18, 2010, we had the District One Spring Meeting at Cooper Farm. We went to look at the new campsite while the adults had their meeting. The cabins were almost done. The swimming pool needed a few finishing touches. The zip line wasn’t quite done yet, but we know it will be soon. We really enjoyed the meal of barbecue sandwiches and the fixin’s, too. Tabor and I won a prize for recruiting members. We all had fun and look forward to going back. Your friend, Sierra Cash —SPJST—
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Dear Readers, On Sunday, May 2, 2010, Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club participated in Join Hands Day. We cleaned up the New Tabor Cemetery and put flowers on graves that did not have any or needed new ones. I learned a lot as I walked around the cemetery, and my mom told me about my relatives who are buried there. When we left, the cemetery looked great with all the new, colorful flowers and the trash picked up. Way to go youth club! Fraternally, Dillon Narro —SPJST—
Lodge 17 New Tabor youth place flowers on cemetery graves
After our May 2, 2010, meeting, we did our Join Hands Day project. We went with flowers and trash bags in hand to the New Tabor Cemetery. We picked up trash and placed flowers on the graves. The cemetery had a spring uplift, and we had some fun helping out. Thanks to everybody who helped. Yours truly, Sierra Cash —SPJST—
Scenes from Lodge 187, Round Rock Youth Club’s May Meeting
LEFT PHOTO: Thanks to all members, Star Ranch Community, and Hutto Premiere Dentistry for donating items for our Join Hands Day project. The delivery to the Hutto Food Pantry was set for May 5 at 10 a.m. CENTER PHOTO: We welcome new member Madysn Long to Lodge 187 Youth Club. RIGHT PHOTO: Youth are pictured making per-
sonal tote bags for Mother’s Day. We hope all the moms and members enjoyed the flowers that the youth handed out. The next youth club meeting will be an outing and is planned for June 26. Youth club parents will receive an email and more details soon. —Submitted by Jennifer McCarthy, Youth Leader
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Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club honors graduate
The May 1, 2010, meeting of SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club was held at the Taiton Community Center and called to order by President Gerard Marcaurele at 5:35 p.m. Jessica Fucik led the youth club members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, SPJST motto, and prayer. A motion was made by Ryan Drapela to wave the roll call of officers and members and the reading of the minutes until the June meeting due to the secretary not being present. The motion was seconded by Allison Fucik, and it carried. The treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer Jessica Fucik. All members are paid up on their dues. Under old business, LIT retreat is scheduled for June 11 to 13 at SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm. The District Six Spring Meeting was held in Hallettsville on April 25. Youth club members participated in the kraslice egg contest. Winners were Vincent Lutringer - first place in age category 15 to high school senior, Jessica Fucik - second place in ages 15 to high school senior, and Allison Fucik - third place in ages 12 to 14. Under new business, State YAD will be held in Temple on August 7 at the Mayborn Convention Center. Youth club members were reminded to start making reservations because of other events going on in Temple that same weekend. Election of officers will be held at the June meeting. Members were reminded to let Mrs. Bubela know if you are planning to attend the Corpus Christi trip on August 13 to 15. No youth leader’s report was given as Mrs. Bubela was not present. The May birthday celebrant was Vincent Lutringer. Members read farewell letters to graduating senior Gerard Marcaurele.
Next Meeting—June 6 The next meeting will held June 6 at Taiton Community Center. The adult lodge meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. with the youth club meeting to follow. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Allison Fucik and seconded by Ryan Drapela at 5:50 p.m. After the meeting, a graduation social was held in honor of Gerard, our graduating senior. Fraternally, Allison Fucik, age 14 Reporter —SPJST—
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seeing lives renewed. On Monday morning, we headed to the job site, where we met the homeowner Tanya. She was a single mom of four children who worked for SPCA. Over the next few days, she told us about how she had sent her children out of town so she could help evacuate animals that had been left behind. Because of her job, she was back in the city rescuing animals within a week of Katrina, but it took several weeks before she could get back into her neighborhood to assess the damage. Her house had water to the ceiling. The interior of the house had been completely redone, but the exterior wood trim and ironwork needed painting. We set out scraping that first day and spent the next two days painting. We split the group to do some landscaping at several other locations. All in all, we had helped five locations accomplish another step in their recovery—what a thrill! Fraternally, Sandra Hoggard Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST—
aquarium, and, of course, beignets (a French donut covered in powdered sugar). Fraternally, Lane Hoggard —SPJST—
New Orleans mission trip
Once again, we spent spring break on a mission trip to New Orleans. Our small group of 14 people, ages nine and up, made a difference at five locations. We all scraped old paint off the porch and eaves of one house the first day. The second day, we split into two groups – one painting and one doing landscaping, first at a house and then at a daycare. We did the same on the third day. Every evening, we enjoyed the sights, sounds, and good food of the French Quarter. This year, we stayed an extra day to have some fun at the Aquarium. My favorite part was shopping in the French Market. I can’t wait to go back and do it again. Fraternally, Amanda Hoggard —SPJST—
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Spring break: hard work but fun
The 2010 Mission Trip to New Orleans was hard work but a fun experience. My family and I went last year and had great fun so we decided to go again. It was great to see the progress as we toured New Orleans that first day, but there was still work to be done. I was happy to see some of the same faces in our group from last year and getting to know the new faces. We worked on one main house for three days, scraping and painting. We also split the group and did some landscaping at a daycare and a few other houses. Each day, when we returned to the church, our home base, the kids would rush for the showers so we could play games like indoor soccer while the adults were getting ready to go out for dinner. Our work on the mission trip made us proud, knowing that we were able to help people recover. We came back and shared our experiences with our church at last week’s services hoping to encourage them to join us next time. Fraternally, Sammy Hoggard —SPJST—
Spring break in New Orleans
During spring break, my family returned to New Orleans for another fun and memorable trip. I got to meet new people in my congregation while helping New Orleans’ residents. I spent all of my time at Tanya’s house painting the outside eaves and wrought iron porch trim. It was a lot of work, but I enjoyed seeing the finished product. Tanya made us a delicious lunch each day, saying she was glad to use her abilities, while we were doing something she couldn’t do. Not only did I give something, but I received great satisfaction knowing that another home was restored to its original state. We also played hard, enjoying the wonderful food, zydeco music, the haunted tour, the
LEFT PHOTO: Before. RIGHT PHOTO: After. BELOW LEFT: Lane paints. BELOW RIGHT: Front of house after the work was completed.
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Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club preps for summer
Vs̆echno nejleps̆í ke dni matek! I hope you all had a great Mother’s Day! I would like to remind everyone that there has been a change of plans. The District Two swim party that was previously planned at Lions Junction in Temple on June 17 has been cancelled.
New Plans We will be meeting on Friday, June 18 at Walker Pool in Temple from 7 to 9 p.m. Friends are welcome to come! Your drinks, plates, and cups will be provided. Please bring snacks to share. What’s Due May 31? • Camp Tee-Shirt Order Forms • Flag Day Contest Entries • 100 Pennies Drive
We elected new officers at our May meeting. Our new officers for 2010 are: President Jerry Pechal Vice President Neil Rabroker Secretary Brooke Hoelscher Treasurer Kyle Hoelscher Reporter Julia Zavodny Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Zavodny Flag Bearers Chase and Brady Alexander Justin Kraatz Zoe Talasek
Tickets I have about 500 tickets for the picnic. Some of you have picked up tickets to sell, but many others have not. I
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think it is important to show support for our mother lodge and this is an easy way to do that. I am asking every family to sell at least five packets of tickets each. Also, this is an opportunity to win some money. The youth club is offering a reward to the first and second top ticket sellers. I have offered to match the amounts making first place winnings $40 and second place winnings $20. I will keep the tickets so if you need some, give me a call and I will make sure you get them.
Charity Project On April 9, 10, and 11, we ran the Slovacek Sausage booth at the Bloomin’ Temple festival. The youth club voted to donate $200 from the earnings to SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm. Thank you to everyone who came out to help with the booth. Your hard work will help make Cooper Farm a better place. Picnic Weekend—June 5 and 6 On Saturday, June 5, we will be selling chopped barbecue sandwiches and sausage wraps at the tractor pull from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. I will need some volunteers to come and help out. Please let me know if you can help here. June 6 is the annual picnic at Star Hall. We will have the following games available: train ride, Plinko, photo booth, dunking booth, soda pop ring toss, county store, and fish pond. We need volunteers to work. I will send out an email with the updated signup sheets for you all to review. LIT Workshop—June 11 to 13 LIT workshop will be from June 11
to 13 at ENC Cooper Farm. Your notarized camp form must be turned in before June 1.
“Kids’ Camp”—June 14 to 18 The museum will be offering a kid’s camp from June 14 to 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The cost is $75, and there is a limit of 20 youth, grades third through sixth. Each child will make a puppet and learn about Czech legends. On the last day, the children will have a performance.
Scrapbook Social—June 10 I have moved the scrapbook social to Thursday, June 10 due to the district swim party date change. We will be working on our scrapbook on this day. There is a lot of work to do on the scrapbook so I will need you all to attend. We will meet in the youth room on Thursday, June 10 at Star Hall at 6 p.m. We will have pizza, drinks, goodies, and door prizes. It is very important that you all show up to help out. I am still in need of pictures from the Christmas play and last year’s picnic. We will be doing individual pages as well so remember your own photos for these pages. This would be the time to bring photos that you have from your favorite events. If you have your receipt for printing the photos, I can reimburse you at this social as well.
YAD Cards Due June 20 YAD cards are due on June 20. All typed cake recipe cards, photography - names of the big machine, hobby kit instructions, complete royalty forms (including your final speeches, talent CD and lyrics must be turned in on this day. The age listed on the card is the child’s age on June 1, 2010.
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Czech Youth and Family Day Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange will be sponsoring Czech youth and family day on Saturday, June 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be hayride tours, Czech language classes, Czech dancing, rock painting, beading and sewing sequins, corn grinding, pageant, bingo, dominoes, and reliving pioneer day demonstrations. For more information contact Jean Davis (979) 884-0182 or email jandwdav@verizon.net.
End-of-Summer Getaway in Corpus Christi—August 13 to 15 District Two will be covering the fee for one night stay for eligible youth members at the SPJST End-ofSummer Getaway in Corpus Christi. To be eligible, you must be an active youth member and participate in the sand sculpture contest on Saturday morning. The youth of Lodge 47 have agreed to pay the second night from the youth fund. The same eligibility applies. Each family that is planning to attend will need to make their own reservations. You will then be reimbursed these fees. To make reservations, call (361) 883-5731 and refer to group code “SPJ” to assure proper room rate. Other Important Dates July 10—Camp forms are due July 10—District Two YAD in Taylor July 18—Camp Chaperone Training 2 p.m. at SPJST Home Office July 29 to August 1—Camp Fraternally, Lynette Talasek Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 229, Abilene Youth Club Fills Baskets for Noah Project
SPJST Lodge 229, Abilene Youth Club in District Four made 18 Easter baskets for the children of the Noah Project in Abilene. The Noah Project is a shelter for battered woman and their children. The baskets were made at the youth club’s March meeting and delivered the weekend before Easter. Youth who assembled the baskets were Bradon Copeland, Ryan Copeland,
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Chrissy Brooks, Maddie Young, Leora Young, Clay Starr, Cutter Starr, Kaitlyn Taylor, and Jordan Taylor. Submitted by, Courtney Holzberlein, Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST—
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Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club reports on May meeting
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Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Youth Create Stepping Stones
Dear Readers, Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club had its monthly meeting on Sunday, May 2, 2010. We elected officers, and I am treasurer for the next year. We made a Mother’s Day craft and handed out roses to the mothers in our lodge. The next meeting will be on June 6 at Seaton’s picnic. Kyle Hoelscher —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club readies for annual picnic
Dear Readers, Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club discussed the upcoming picnic on June 6, 2010. The youth club will have lots of games like fish pond and ring toss. There will be lots of good fun and music. Mark your calendars to come by and see us! Matthew Hoelscher —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth visit Medieval Times
Dear Readers, Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club’s most recent trip was to Medieval Times in Dallas, Texas. It was a long drive, but we ate tomato soup, chicken, bread, ribs, and dessert and had a drink. Fraternally Brady Alexander —SPJST—
Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Youth Club members Jonathan, left, and Matthew Fernandez with Youth Leader Jessica Fernandez work on stepping stones at the May youth club meeting. They had a fun time creating several shapes and sizes of stepping stones. Youth Leader Jessica has many more fun activities planned for 2010. The youth club is looking for new members. Give Jessica a call (254) 624-0050 for all the details on how to get involved in the fun!
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club elects 2010 officers
Dear Readers, At our recent youth club meeting, many things were discussed. We recently went to Medieval Times in Dallas and had an awesome time. It was fun watching the knights fight and joust. The horses were awesome, too! Last Saturday, May 1, our youth club joined with Rogers ISD staff and students for Join Hands Day by painting several rooms. Also, at our last meeting, we had elections of officers. The new officers are: President Jerry Pechal Vice President Neil Rabroker Secretary Brooke Hoelscher Treasurer Kyle Hoelscher Reporter Julia Zavodny Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Zavodny
Our annual picnic is also coming up soon on Sunday, June 6. There will be food, fun, and games for everyone! Everyone come on out for a great time! Fraternally, Julia Zavodny, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth enjoys Medieval Times
Dear Readers, On Saturday, April 24, 2010, we went to Medieval Times in Dallas. We had a great time. I look forward to going again. Chase Alexander —SPJST—
Hey, Kids! Enter the SPJST Flag Day Contest
Hey, kids in grades kindergarten to high school senior! Enter the 2010 SPJST Flag Day Essay Contest!
What Is It? Each year, SPJST sponsors a Flag Day Contest to promote patriotism and creative writing.
Who Can Enter? All SPJST members in grades kindergarten to high school senior. Youth club membership is not required. 2010 Theme “American Spirit”
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Grand Prize Award $100 gift certificate and winning entry will be submitted for publication in the Vestnik.
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Runner-Up Prizes Ages Kindergarten to 8 $50 Gift Certificate Ages 9 to 11 $50 Gift Certificate Ages 12 to 14 $50 Gift Certificate Ages 15 to High School Senior $50 Gift Certificate
Participation Awards All participants will receive a participation certificate. Youth club members will also receive two merit points in the Merit Point System.
Judging Entries will be judged by a panel of writing specialists. Judging is based on the entry’s creativity, grammar, and neatness.
The Rules Write Flag Day essay or poem with the theme “American Spirit” in mind. Essay length must be between 150 to 500 words. • Entries must be typed. • Entries must be original and created by the youth member. • Entries become the property of SPJST and will not be returned. • Entries must include a cover sheet with the following information: participant’s name, address, phone number, and lodge number.
Order Your SPJST 2010 Camp Tee-Shirt Today!
SPJST State Youth Director John Hoelscher c/o SPJST Home Office PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503-0100
Entries must be postmarked by May 31, 2010.
Got Questions? Call State Youth Director John Hoelscher (254) 534-0681 or email johnh@spjst.com. Mail entries to:
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Tee-Shirt Design by Rachel McManus Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club
Order Your SPJST 2010 Camp 2010 Tee-Shirt Today! Order Your SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Today!
The 2010 camp tee-shirts are white with the “Dobry Den – Spirit 2010,”design on them. Tee-shirts must be pre-ordered and pre-paid. Youth club members attending camp will receive their tee-shirts at camp. Tee-shirts can also be mailed for an additional $2.00 for postage per shirt.
Order Deadline: May 31, 2010 Name
Lodge
Address/City/Zip Phone
Please order the following tee-shirts. Adult $7.50 Small (34-36) ______ Medium (38-40) ______ Large (42-44) ______ X-Large ______ Adult XX-Large $8.50 ______ Adult XXX-Large $9.50 ______ Youth $6.50 Small (6-8) ______ Medium (10-12) ______ Large (14-16) ______ Total number of shirts ordered: ______ Postage for shirts, if mailed ($2.00 per shirt): ______ Total Amount Enclosed: ______ Send your order along with your check to:
Tee-Shirt Design by Rachel McManus Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club The 2010 camp tee-shirts are white with the “Dobry Den – Spirit 2010,”design on them. Tee-shirts must be pre-ordered and pre-paid. Youth club members attending camp will receive their tee-shirts at camp. Tee-shirts can also be mailed for an additional $2.00 for postage per shirt.
Order Deadline: May 31, 2010
SPJST Home Office c/o State Youth Director John Hoelscher P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
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ROČNÍK 98 CISLO 19
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Phrasebook
Czech is a Slavic language, closely related to Slovak and Polish. Spoken by over 10 million people as a first language and at least 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. Time now teď (tehtch)
later později (POHZ-dyeh-yih) before před (przhehd)
morning ráno (RAHH-noh)
afternoon odpoledne (OHD-poh-lehd-neh)
evening večer (VEH-chehr) night noc (nohts)
Clock Time: 24-Hour Format When using digital time in the Czech Republic, it’s usual to use a 24hour clock, ranging from 0.00 to 24.00.
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Uředni orgán SPJST Založené roku 1897
Okay, 24.00 is actually the same as 0.00, but one day later. However, both 12 and 24 hour formats can be used when speaking about time. There are three ways to specify, for example, two o’clock PM: “dvě hodiny” — literally “two hours” — AM/PM information must be clear from the context; “dvě hodiny odpoledne” —literally “two hours in the afternoon;” or “čtrnáct hodin” — literally “fourteen hours.” one o’clock AM jedna hodina (YEHD-nah HOH-dih-nah) two o’clock AM dvě hodiny (dvyeh HOH-dih-nih) noon poledne (POH-lehd-neh)
one o’clock PM třináct hodin (TRZHIH-naatst HOH-dihn) two o’clock PM čtrnáct hodin (CHTR-naatst HOH-dihn) midnight půlnoc (POOL-nohts)
Fractional Hours There are two ways of expressing “fractional hours.” The simpler way is just to spell out a digital time in the 24 hour format. For example 16:30 (half past four in the afternoon) would be spelled as “šestnáct třicet,” literally “sixteen thirty.” This way is often used when time exact down to a single minute is to be given or just because the speaker is too lazy to mentally convert a digital time to a different format. The other, nicer way is as follows:
Quarter past nine (21:15) - čtvrt na deset —literally “a quarter to ten” Half past nine (21:30) - půl desáté — literally “a half of ten”
A quarter to ten (21:45) - třičtvrtě na deset — literally “three quarters to ten”
12-Hour Format The 12-hour format is always used with this method. If it is not clear from the context, it can be appended by a word like “ráno” - early morning; “dopoledne” - late morning; odpoledne - afternoon; or “večer” evening; eg. “půl desáté večer” - 21:30 - “a half of ten in the evening.” Note: When this method is used, Czech always refers to the upcoming full hour! This is different from English, which refers always to the full hour which is closer (and to the previous one when in the middle between two full hours).
Duration _____ minute(s)
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_____ minuta (if 2-4 then minuty, else minut) (mee-NOO-tah, mee-NOO-tih, MEEnoot)
_____ hour(s) _____ hodina (if 2 - 4 then hodiny, else hodin) (hoh-DIH-nah, hoh-DIH-nih, HOHdihn) _____ day(s) _____ den (if 2 - 4 then dny, else dní) (dehn, dnih, dnee)
_____ week(s) _____ týden (if 2 - 4 then týdny, else týdnů) (TOO-dehn, TOOD-nih, TOOD-noo) _____ month(s) _____ měsíc (if 2 - 4 then měsíce, else měsíců) (MJEH-sihk, MJEH-sih-tseh, MJEHsih-tsoo)
_____ year(s) _____ rok (if 2 - 4 then roky/léta, else roků/let) (rohk, ROH-kih/LAIR-tah, ROHkoo/leht) —SPJST—
Source: http://wikitravel.org/en/Czech_phrasebook
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Itʼs Okay! Relax
~ SoundCzech ~
Welcome to SoundCzech – our Czech language series in which you can learn Czech phrases and idioms through song lyrics. In today’s edition, we’ll refer to a song by the popular Czech rock group, Chinaski. The song is Tabáček, is from its 2005 album “Music Bar.” The word to look out for is pohoda, which translates as contentment or peace.
There are few words that are as universally used by Czechs in everyday conversation as the word pohoda. The word means something like wellbeing, contentment or composure, and has become a real all-rounder in the world of Czech words, perhaps best compared to the English word okay.
If you want to say you are fine or doing okay, then you’d say — Jsem v pohodě — which literally translates to “I am in contentment.” Je to v pohodě — or even just — V pohodě — is a phrase that is excessively used in colloquial Czech to express agreement or to say that something is fine by you. Managing something without any trouble is zvládnout něco v pohodě. Jarní pohoda is pleasant spring weather, and if someone’s composure
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is cool, they are called a pohodář — a laid back or calm person, the kind that Chinaski may be describing in its song.
Even though the band’s song subject might have taken the — pohodářství — or coolness a bit too far enjoying contentment, leisure and tobacco, as well as an extended lecture of the newspaper in his reclining chair, followed by the realization that he might be relaxed to the point of being a lazy, no-good person. — Sarah Borufka
http://www.radio.cz/en/article/122889; [05-12-2009 01:01]; Český rozhlas 7 - Radio Praha, Vinohradská 12, 120 99 Praha 2, Česká Republika ©Copyright 1996-2009 Radio Prague, All Rights Reserved.
—SPJST—
TWCCHS meets May 19
Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at Pflugerville Recreation Center, located at 400 Immanuel Road in Pflugerville (just north of Immanuel Lutheran Church). The mission of our society is to preserve the Czech culture. For more information, contact Phyllis Teykl (512) 453-4453. Submitted by, Pat Gerick, Reporter —SPJST—
Po.L.K. of A, Texas: Museum/ Hoelscher Haus Mayfest May 16
Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum/Hoelscher Haus will hold its fifth annual Open Haus and Mayfest Celebration on Sunday, May 16, 2010, at its site in the Farm Village of TCHCC Complex, located at 250 West Fairgrounds in La Grange, Texas. The day will begin at the Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum/Hoelscher Haus at 9:30 a.m. with a memorial balloon release for the deceased charter and memorial charter members. Additionally, a memorial will be held for Rick Schroeder of Victoria, Texas, president of
Po.L.K. of A., Texas Chapter I, who passed away on March 25. Other activities planned for the day will be a patriotic tribute to our servicemen and woman in recognition of Armed Forces Day which is May 15. There will be complimentary kolaches, coffee, and juice; music on the porch by Jimmie Brosch and Friends with a sing-along, Maypole dance, complimentary picnic lunch at noon for members and supporters of the museum, followed by a polka dance performance by Po.L.K. of A. dance troupes, fun activities for the children, and ending with a short general business meeting. Besides activities at Polka Lovers Club of Texas/Hoelscher Haus, attendees will have the opportunity to tour neighboring entities in the farm village which will be open for tours, namely, TCHCC/Migl House, TCHCC/Salas House, TCHCC/Bucek Store, and TCHCC/Double Corn Crib. Bluebonnets and other wildflowers are plentiful and beautiful so drive out to Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum/Hoelscher Haus, and enjoy the day with members and supporters of the museum. Directions: At the crossroads of Highways 71 and 77 in La Grange, travel north one half mile to the entrance of the fairgrounds which will be on the left, then take another left at the first intersection within the complex. Hoelscher Haus will be on the right as you pass TCHCC archives/museum. Submitted by, Joyce Bohuslav Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—
Annual Czech heritage tribute: Slavnost/Mayfest to be celebrated
The Ninth Annual Slavnost/Mayfest will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2010, at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange which is located on Fayette County Fairgrounds. The day’s festivities will include tours of the Czech village houses, food, activities, and music by the Donny Wavra Band. All of these activities and performances will take place in the Pavilion and the Library Museum Building. The day begins at 10 a.m. with the
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Immigrant Tribute Program which will take place in the Hanslik Hall located in the new Library Museum Building. Czech descendants of immigrants to Texas during the years 1886 to 1890 will be recognized. At 11:30 a.m., the Immigrant Wall Dedication will take place. This wall recognizes Czech immigrants to Texas and includes the year of immigration and the village of origin. La Grange Mayor Janet Moerbe and LCRA officials will be on hand for the dedication. Visit the new Genealogy Research Library which will be open from 12 to 5 p.m. and research your ancestors. The Czech Gift Shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Silent auction, pastry booth, country store, and antique tractor show are part of the events for the day. A live auction will be held from 2:30 to 3 p.m. in the Pavilion. A barbecue chicken with all the trimmings meal will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m. Donny Wavra Band will perform for your dancing enjoyment from 1 to 5:30 p.m. There is no admission charge. You do not have to be Czech to attend. Come on out and enjoy a beautiful spring day in the country. Submitted by, Retta Slavik Chandler TCHCC President/Chairman Lodge 25, Ennis —SPJST—
Kolache Klobase Festival set for Saturday, June 12
The 20th Annual Czech Kolache Klobase Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 12, 2010, at Riverside Hall in East Bernard, Texas. This event brings people together to enjoy good music and good food and to celebrate ethnic heritage and culture. Beginning at 10:30 a.m. and continuing nonstop until 8 p.m., this year’s festival again features a firstrate lineup of entertainers including Central Texas Sounds, Czech and Then Some, Czechaholics, Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, Lazy Farmers, Praha Bros., and Legacy Band of East Bernard. There will again be three bands featured on the stage at one time so that dancers and listeners can enjoy a giant concert at 4:30 p.m. Two sets of dancers are also on the program - East Bernard Dance
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and Tumbling Performers and students from Keller Academy of Performing Arts. Festival admission will be $7 per person - children ages 12 and under will be admitted free of charge. The admission fee covers all entertainment and music provided by bands and entertainers in the hall and outdoors in the pavilion. Massive water fans will cool the pavilion to provide a more comfortable setting for dancers and spectators. A large mesh canopy covers the area in front of the pavilion to protect visitors from the June sun. Arts and crafts booths will be located both inside and outside the hall. Crafts and goods of every kind will be available for sale. This is a good opportunity to shop for beautiful crystal and ethnic souvenirs from the Czech Republic as well as all types of handcrafted items, jewelry, and clothing. The cakewalk features delicious homemade cakes and pastries. This will provide the opportunity to win a delicious cake to take home and enjoy. This year, there will again be entertainment for the younger set. Kiddie games will keep the youngsters occupied. They will also enjoy a performance at 12:30 p.m. by students from East Bernard Dance and Tumbling under the direction of Tina Dorotik. In addition, Czech costumed students from the Keller Academy of Performing Arts of East Bernard will perform at 3:30 p.m. The Academy is under the direction and choreography of Tanya Keller. A plate lunch will be served featuring sausage, barbecue chicken, sauerkraut and other trimmings. The sausage and chicken will be prepared on site the morning of the festival by lodge members assuring a fresh cooked meal. Drive-thru plates will again be offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meal tickets are available at various local businesses. Festival admission will not be charged for drivethru customers. Advance drive-thru meal tickets are encouraged but not required. Of course, there will be hundreds of kolaches for sale throughout the day and hamburgers and sausage sandwiches will be available in the afternoon. A great list of prizes highlights the drawing this year including several quilts handcrafted in Texas, gift certificates and a number of other prizes. Drawing tickets are available from each KJT society member and from various local businesses. They are also available through the mail if so
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desired, contact Albert Smaistrla at (979) 335-4473. A patriotic flag tribute and grand march honoring our veterans is scheduled for 3 p.m. and will feature an Honor Guard and “Uncle Sam.” Everyone with an ethnic costume is urged and encouraged to wear them to the festival and join in this march. The P.O.L.K.of A. members in their “red and whites” are also urged to attend and join in the spirit of fun and appreciation of the happy sounds of polka and waltz music. The Kolache Klobase Festival is now in its 20th year and provides fun and entertainment for the entire family. The Festival Committee cordially invites everyone to attend and urges the wearing of Czech and ethnic costumes to add a festive atmosphere and to further promote the preservation and celebration of ethnic
heritage. For information about game or arts and crafts booths, call (979) 3357699. For general information and band schedules, call (979) 335-7907 or visit the festival website at www.kkfest.com. KJT Society No. 40, the festival sponsor, is a non-profit organization and has been in existence in East Bernard since 1905. The organization participates in a program of charitable works including special youth programs, scholarships, social welfare and civic support. Society No. 40 would like to extend a special invitation to everyone to come out and enjoy the festival. East Bernard is located about 45 miles southwest of Houston on Highway 90-A. See the festival’s advertisement in the May 26 Vestnik. —SPJST—
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/Mayfest—at TCHCC, La Grange. Vintage home tour, food, booths, music, immigrant recognition ceremony. For information, contact TCHCC, call (888) 7854500; or email czechtx@verizon.net.
May 16 Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum (Hoelscher Haus) Open Haus/SlavnostMayfest Celebration—at 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange. Memorial balloonrelease - 9:30 a.m.; kolače, 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 public dance at the Fairgrounds Pavilion. For information, call (512) 347-1078; or email jwbohuslav@aol.com. May 28 - 30 National Polka Festival®—in Ennis, Texas, 30 miles south of Dallas: Friday, 7 p.m. - opening king/queen dance; Saturday, 10 a.m. downtown - parade/floats, music, Czech kroje; Czech traditions, religious customs; abundance of Czech food; Kolache Eating Contest; Polkafest Run;
horseshoe tournament, arts/crafts, childrenʼs activities; “a little bit of the Czech Lands” in historic downtown; listen/dance to polka/waltz music at three spacious dance halls; visit the Czech museum in the Sokol Auditorium; free shuttle buses; Sunday polka mass. For information, contact Ennis Convention and Visitors Bureau (972) 878-4748; or visit www.nationalpolkafestival.com.
June 12 20th Annual Czech Kolache Klobase Festival—at Riverside Hall, East Bernard: music; food; culture; indoor/outdoor entertainment; arts/crafts; cake walk; plenty of kolaches for sale; kid games; family fun; Czech costumes - kroje - encouraged and welcomed. For general information - (979) 335-7907; Riverside Hall/(979) 335-4875; or for booth information/(979) 335-7699. Proceeds benefit KJT Society No. 40 Hall Fund. See next weekʼs Vestnik for more information.
June 14 -18/Monday - Friday Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center “Legends” Summer Camp—at CHMGC, 119 West French, (Corner of Third and French Streets), Temple, Texas 76501. Open to students who just completed third through sixth grades. Theme: “Legends” - focus will be on historic Czech legends; children will engineer, construct, costume, and operate marionettes, make a theater and develop a play. Light breakfast; snack provided. 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. For cost and information, call Sandi (254) 899-2935. —SPJST—
April 29 . . . International Dance Day
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By Dr. Bob Uzzel Lodge 6, Cottonwood
April 29 was International Dance Day. This celebration was introduced in 1982 by the International Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI). The date was suggested by Russian teacher and choreographer Pyotr Gusev to commemorate the birthday of French ballet master Jean-Georges Noverre. Among the goals of International Dance Day are to increase the awareness of the importance of dance among the general public and to persuade governments all over the world to provide a proper place for dance curriculum in primary, secondary, and higher education. Every year, a public figure is chosen to write a message that is disseminated worldwide. The author of the 2010 international message is the renowned Argentinian dancer Julio Bocca, who wrote: “Dance is discipline, work, teaching, communication. With it, we save on words that perhaps others would not understand and, instead, we establish a universal language familiar to everyone. It gives us pleasure, it makes us free, and it comforts us from the impossibility we humans have to fly like birds, bringing us closer to heaven, to the sacred, to the infinite.” ITI invited all dance institutions, government institutions, ministries of culture, dance practitioners, and dance lovers to join in the 2010 celebration. In the past, activities have included translation of the message and the biography of the author in their country’s language(s); promotion of the message to the public at large; reading of the message to dance audiences before April 29 performances; organization of events such as international or national dance festivals; organization of special performances, symposia, colloquia, and round tables; circulation of information in the media; giving of awards; inauguration of new performing arts venues and dance companies; distribution of articles on dance and comments on the international message in journals and newspapers; radio and television broadcasts about dance; organization of meetings between artists and students interested in dance and other performing arts; organization of tributes to dancers through special events in cinemas,
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museums, and other cultural venues; publication of a “special edition” of award-winning or new recordings of performances on video; special dance performances on television; popular balls, fairs, and processions; edition of a special stamp; charity performances for organizations in the field of dance; and messages put on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, etc. Dancing is a unique form of exer-
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cise because it provides the hearthealthy benefits of an aerobic exercise while also allowing one to engage in a social activity. This is especially stimulating to the mind, and one 21-year study published in the “New England Journal of Medicine” even found dancing can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Interestingly, dancing was the only physical activity out of
Texas Polka Music Museum Celebrates Grand Opening
Congratulations to Texas Polka Music Museum on its grand opening held April 17, 2010. The museum is located at 625 North Main in historic downtown Schulenburg, Texas, across the street from the Chamber of Commerce office. Pictured at the ribbon cutting are, left to right, Secretary Freda Chervenka of SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone; Treasurer Roy Haag of Lodge 185, New Braunfels; board members Frankie Kocian and Brian Svetlik; Vice President Herb Schneider of Lodge 88, Houston; President Glen Chervenka of Lodge 24, Cyclone; supporter Clyde Cantrell of Lodge 160, San Angelo; and board member/master of ceremonies Bernard Rychlik of Lodge 17, New Tabor. Not pictured are board members Jodie Hermes and Donnie Howard of Lodge 185, New Braunfels and historian Lil Schneider.
The Texas Polka Music Museum (TPMM) held its grand opening on Saturday, April 17, 2010, to a large crowd which also included many musician and polka disc jockeys. The opening ceremonies had an estimated 300 people in attendance for the ribbon cutting and for the dance that afternoon. TPMM board of directors, officers, and supporters were very pleased with the turnout. Texas Polka Music Museum is a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to preserving the history of Texas polka music of European ancestry, namely Czech, German, and Polish. Histories and pictures of polka bands, polka disc jockeys, and other memorabilia are on display in the museum. As with most museums, there will be additions and change of displays as material is donated or loaned to the museum. Even with the initial display setup, there is space for more displays.
Prior to the ribbon cutting and for two hours after, about 10 musicians played at the entrance to the museum. Many polka DJs were there to visit with the crowd. The dance from 2 to 6 p.m. had Texas Dream as a base band with numerous polka musicians joining in throughout the afternoon. The crowd was very enthusiastic and very complimentary. The museum is always looking for more donations or loans of Texas polka memorabilia. By donating it to the museum, it will be preserved and on display for everyone’s benefit. Contact the museum board (979) 5892600 to make donations. See TPMM website for more information www.texaspolkamuseum.com . Beginning after mid-May, the museum will be open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and for special occasions. Group tours can be arranged. —SPJST—
11 in the study that was associated with a lower risk of dementia. According to Dr. Joe Verghese, a neurologist at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a lead researcher of the study: “This is perhaps because dance music engages the dancer’s mind.” Verghese says dancing may be a triple benefit for the brain. Not only does the physical aspect of dancing increase blood flow to the brain, but also the social aspect of the activity leads to less stress, depression, and loneliness. Ennis, Texas, physician Dr. Ruby Anthony-White highly recommends dancing to her patients as a highly beneficial form of exercise. As far as I know, there is no official celebration of International Dance Day in Ennis. However, the fact that our city is the site of the Czech Music Festival each February, National Polka Festival each May, and other such events throughout the year, there can be no doubt that many of us take heed to the message of this day. —SPJST—
Kovar, Texas, and its Czech Evangelical Community
The Czech Heritage Society of Texas has just released its most recent publication, “Kovar, Texas and its Evangelical Community,” that was researched and compiled by CHS first president and past trustee Robert Janak. Kovar is a rural Czech community in eastern Bastrop County, Texas. Kovar’s main claim to fame is the socalled controversy of Bardens Creek, in which the Presbyterians supposedly locked the Czech Moravian Brethren out of the local Protestant church. The book contains three main resources relating to the Kovar Community. There are the United States Census records of 1880, 1900, 1910, and 1920. Then, there are the Evangelical and Czech-Moravian Brethren church records published by Albert Blaha, Edmond Hejl, and the Czech Heritage Society of Texas. Finally, there are the tombstone inscriptions found in the local cemeteries (Bartons Creek Old Catholic Cemetery, Kovar Catholic Cemetery, Kovar Czech Moravian Cemetery, Kovar Presbyterian Cemetery, Kovar SPJST Cemetery, Smithville Oak Hill Cemetery and the Psencik Cemetery across the county line in Fayette County).
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This 433-page hardbound book is available from CHS Publications, Pat Parma, 3311 Carolina Way, Richmond, Texas 77406. Please contact Pat for the book’s cost. Other CHS publications available are listed on the CHS webpage at czechheritage.org. Submitted by, Pat Parma Lodge 175, Rosenberg —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 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—
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Post your upcoming fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 5 p.m. Send your updates directly to: VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: (254) 774-7447. Email to: melaniez@vvm.com. Advertising rates are $3 per column inch for lodge ads; $6 per column inch for non-profit organization ads; and $10 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com.
LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Monday of even-numbered 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) 9663795.
LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.
LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at the PointBank Community Center, 739 E. Liberty Street, Pilot Point, Texas 76258. The Community Center is on the same parking lot as PointBank. For directions or information about meetings, Brian Heitzman (940) 686-4429 or Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Saturday, May 15—Rural schools 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. Sunday, June 13—RVOS Lodge 46 meeting/family day celebration Friday, June 18—Social night, 6 p.m. Sunday, June 20—Soukup family reunion
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. Sunday, June 13—Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six, 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 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) 9852484. For information, visit www.spjstflaghall.com. LODGE 25, ENNIS Thursday, May 13—Lodge meeting Saturday, May 15—Tejano dance Saturday, May 22—Private party rental Saturday, May 29—Rental Saturday, June 5—Open Sunday, June 6—Youth club meeting Thursday, June 10—Lodge meeting Saturday, June 12—Rental Sunday, June 13—Dining room 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, 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 old-fashioned 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 oldfashioned 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) 352-9139. LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo, Texas. LODGE 32, VICTORIA Lodge hall: 3502 North Laurent, Victoria. Lodge meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at the hall at 7:30 p.m. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Mary Monclova (361) 648-1191.
LODGE 35, ELK Saturday, 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) 6935287. 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) 5433188; 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.
LODGE 47, SEATON Saturday, May 15—Fritz Hodde Saturday, May 22—Private Saturday, May 29—Open Sunday, June 6—Annual Picnic: Watch for upcoming information. Saturday, June 12—Private
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 non-smoking facility.
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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) 3524397; or Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557.
LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 778-4371/shop; or (254) 773-6164/home.
LODGE 88, HOUSTON 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
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Saturday, June 12—Knights of Dixie Orchestra, big band music. *Dress Code. $11/person Saturday, June 19—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $8/person Lodge hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston, Texas (the Heights). For reservations, call (713) 8695767. Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., unless otherwise notified. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001.
LODGE 89, ROSEBUD For meeting time, date, and location, contact Secretary Patsy Baker (254) 985-2457.
LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are held every three months. The time, date, and location of meetings will be posted in the Vestnik. LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Friday, May 14—Ron Martin, 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 21—Randy Tatarevich 92nd Roadhouse C/W Band, 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 28—Nobles of Note, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 6—Randy and the 92nd Road House Band, country/western, 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, September 18—100th Anniversary Celebration: music by Czech and Then Some and Jodie Mikula Orchestra plus much more. Free admission for all day - a token of appreciation for our many supporters. Come early, stay late. Watch for details.
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.
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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, June 13—Lodge meeting
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) 203-8712; or Secretary Alice Jochen (979) 743-3613.
LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m.
LODGE 148, EL MATON Monthly lodge meeting is the second Sunday of the month at Frank Hahnʼs Camphouse in El Maton at 3 p.m.
LODGE 151, WHARTON The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m., in the meeting room of Hinzeʼs Bar-B-Que Catering, Highway 59, Wharton, Texas.
LODGE 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m.
LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 3:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated. Youth club meetings are the third Sunday at 5 p.m. LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time.
LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call (281) 422-9611; or (281) 573-1612.
LODGE 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 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are held on the second Sunday of every other month at 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 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m.
LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m.
LODGE 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Grange, 7:30 p.m. LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted. LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN Lodge meetings are held quarterly.
LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 130, DALLAS For monthly meeting time and location, please contact lodge secretary Stanley Vrla (214) 826-2670; or lodge president John Vrla (214) 906-3385; or email jvrla@cebridge.net.
LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at 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 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 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 Saturday, June 5—Silver Wings
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) 4727287. Dances are held on the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise notified. Variety dances are held on the fourth Saturday of the month, unless noted. LODGE 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings will start at 7 p.m., and trusteesʼ meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 1-74-1808390-7. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.
LODGE 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Lions Club Building, 201 Centennial Street, Carmine, Texas.
LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall: 1150 South Burleson Boulevard (I-35 West), one-quarter mile south of Hidden Creek Parkway exit in Burleson, Texas. Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call (972) 435-2286; (817) 558-2400; or (817) 295-3483.
LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. Call President Donald Beckendorf (254) 803-2987 for lodge meeting location. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals—weddings, anniversaries, birthdays—call (817) 465-8538; or (972) 263-9031.
LODGE 184, MOULTON Note time change: Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at the lodge hall at 7:30 p.m. LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Adult lodge meetings are held every other month— February, April, June, August, October, and December. For locations/times, call Lodge President Kathleen Mills (210) 216-2156. The youth club meets every month. Call Youth Club Leader Theresa Haag (830) 625-8262.
LODGE 186, CALDWELL Youth club meetings are on the first Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall unless otherwise announced. Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-2073309541002
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) 2551554 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) 3739482 for information, rentals, or reservations. LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m.
LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. For hall rentals, contact James Balke (979) 830-0796; or (979) 830-0118.
LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge 202, Jourdanton meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m., at the Jourdanton Commu-
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nity 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) 3863222 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) 5379224.
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 Monday, June 7—Lodge meeting, 6 p.m.
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. —SPJST—
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