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S P J S T Benevolence
H E R A L D
Humanity
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Brotherhood
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Lodge 88, Houston 100th anniversary
Hawley Hay Day
Congratulations, State Fraternalist!
SPJST’s 2009 State Fraternalist of the Year Susan Skrabanek of Lodge 17, New Tabor was recognized at the District One Spring Meeting held April 18 at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm in Waldeck. Susan was presented a plaque, medal, and corsage. —Photo submitted by Colby Havemann
Members of Lodge 229, Abilene ride the SPJST Float in the Hawley Hay Day parade held Saturday, May 22, 2010, in Hawley, Texas.
SP J ST E n d - o f - S u m m e r G e t a w a y Set for August 13 to 15 in Corpus Christi
Fun and exciting times await you at the 2010 SPJST Corpus Christi End-of-Summer Getaway set for Friday, August 13 to Sunday, August 15. SPJST members will gather at Emerald Beach Holiday Inn, located at 1102 South Shoreline Boulevard in Corpus Christi, Texas. The getaway is a great opportunity for you, 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
Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 District News........................................3 Fraternal Updates................................4 Lodge Section......................................6
Lodge 88, Houston will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sunday, June 6 at the lodge hall, located at 1435 Beall Street at West 15th in Houston. The lodge was chartered on May 1, 1910, and construction for the original lodge hall, pictured above, was completed in 1911. The current lodge hall was completed in 1965. Celebration details on page 11.
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 are being finalized and will be posted in the Vestnik and www.spjst.org as they become available. Make sure to reserve your rooms early. The discounted rate is $109 per night (applicable taxes apply). Third night is also available at the same rate. To make reservations, call the hotel directly (361) 883-5731 and refer to group code “SPJ” to assure proper room rate. —SPJST—
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Reunions ............................................15 Youth Section ....................................17 Czech Culture ....................................20 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22 100 Percent Families Info .................24
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Lodge 18 Elgin awards scholarships
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District Three, Lodge 180 Burleson donate food
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Lodge 154 Fort Worth Youth Club celebrates mothers
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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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Think differently and positively
A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He
held up a sign which said: “I am blind, please help.” There were only a few coins in the hat. A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words. He put the sign back so that everyone who walked by would see the new words. Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy. That afternoon the man who had changed the sign came to see how things were. The boy recognized his footsteps and asked, “Were you the one who changed my sign this morning? What did you write?” The man said, “I only wrote the truth. I said what you said, but in a different way.” I wrote: “Today is a beautiful day, but I cannot see it.” Both signs told people that the boy was blind. But the first sign simply said the boy was blind. The second sign told people that they were so lucky that they were not blind. Should we be surprised that the second sign was more effective? Moral of the Story: Be thankful for what you have. Be creative. Be innovative. Think differently and positively. ʻThe Rain in Spain . . .ʼ Maybe your pronunciation needs some work. Would-be radio and TV announcers frequently use this test to improve their diction and memory: One hen Two ducks Three squawking geese Four Limerick oysters Five corpulent porpoises Six pairs of Don Alverzo’s tweezers
Seven thousand Macedonians in full battle array Eight brass monkeys from the ancient, sacred crypts of Egypt Nine apathetic, sympathetic, diabetic old men on roller skates with a marked propensity towards procrastination and sloth Ten lyrical, spherical, diabolical denizens of the deep who haul stall around the corner of the quo of the quay of the quivery, all at the same time
Start by saying “One hen,” and then add each phrase until you reach ten: “One hen, two ducks, three squawking geese . . .” and so forth. Your clarity will improve, and more people will understand your words. Cost of the 2010 Census The cost of this decade’s Census will come to some $14.5 billion. That includes about $2.5 million spent on Super Bowl advertising, but the Census Bureau thinks it was worth the price to reach many of the 134 million households that will receive the 10-question form. The main costs:
• $2.74 billion for follow up of those who didn't return their forms, the most costly individual part of the Census. • $2.05 billion for IT systems used in the collection and assessment of information. • $1.5 billion for regional and local offices and staff. • $4.3 billion for various headquarters costs, planning, research and miscellaneous expenses. • $257.2 million for postage. —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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Family Fun and Important Dates
June 5 June 5
June 5 June 5
June 6 June 6
June 6 June 6 June 6
June 7
June 8 June 11-13 June 13 June 13 June 14 June 14 June 18 June 18
June 26
June 27 June 27 June 27 June 30
July 3 July 3 July 5 July 8-11
July 10 July 11 July 15-18 July 16
July 17 July 17 July 18 July 18 July 18 July 20-22
July 22-25
July 30 Aug. 1 August 4 Aug. 13-15 August 15 August 28 Sept. 4
SPJST Float • Snookfest Parade (1) District Seven Sales Agentsʼ Continuing Education Lodge 107, Floresville Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Booth at Snook Fest (1) Lodge 47, Seaton TATPA Tractor Pull/ Picnic Preparation (2) Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Picnic (2) Lodge 63, Sweet Home Picnic Green Dickson Park, Shiner (6) Lodge 88, Houston 100th Anniversary (5) Lodge 155, Austin Picnic/Meeting (2) Lodge 246, Morganʼs Point Youth Club Outing Sprinkler Park, West Temple (2) Lodge 47, Seaton Picnic Cleanup/ Graduate Celebration (2) Lodge 87, Temple Annual Dinner/Awards (2) Leaders-in-Training SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm, Waldeck Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Swimming Party (3) 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 Member Services Directory published in lieu of Vestnik 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/Five/Six Camp 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 Lodge 49, Rowena Hamburger Supper and Game Social (4) District Four YAD • Abilene Lodge 47, Seaton Barbecue Cook-off (2) District One YAD • Caldwell Civic Center District Six YAD • Hosted by Lodge 148, El Maton Lodge 6, Cottonwood Picnic (3) SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting SPJST Home Office, Temple District One Camp SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm, Waldeck Districts Two/Four Camp SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm, Waldeck Lodge 84, Dallas Spaghetti Supper (3) Corpus Christi Getaway Lodge 49, Rowena hosts Czech Heritage Meeting (4) Lodge 84, Dallas Princess Ball (3) SPJST Float • Westfest Parade, West (3)
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Lodge 1, Fayetteville member expresses thanks
I would like to thank the SPJST Home Office for the scholarship I will receive upon graduation. I have gained much knowledge through my years of SPJST and have made many new friends. Thank you, once again, for helping me with the financial burden of attending Allied Health Careers where I will become a medical assistant. Fraternally yours, Brittany Thompson Lodge 1 Youth Club —now an adult member —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone member conveys gratitude
Dear SPJST, Thank you so much for awarding me with a Leadership Grant and Merit Award this year. I was happy to be presented with the scholarship by Bobby Wuensche at an awards ceremony at school. I know they will be a great help when I go to college at the University of Texas this fall. Thanks also to the youth club for 12 great years of support, guidance, and friendship. Fraternally yours, Stephanie Vanicek —SPJST—
District News in Needville. Districts Five, Six, Street These are the only classes scheduled Seven agent for the first half of the year for CE credit hours. Classes will begin at 9 CE classes set a.m. and end at approximately 6 p.m.
Dear Districts Five, Six, and Seven Sales Agents, Continuing education classes have been scheduled for the first half of the year. They are:
Saturday, June 5 for the District Seven area at Lodge 107, Floresville, located at 1156 FM 1303 near Floresville. Tuesday, June 22 for Districts Five and Six agents at SPJST Lodge 81, Needville hall, located at 13609 Violet
A light luncheon will be provided. Agents completing one of these classes will receive eight hours of CE credit. There is a charge of $10 to cover the cost that must be passed on to Texas Department of Insurance through the continuing education provider. Everyone is asked to please RSVP to (979) 332-1616 (for which class they will attend. Fraternally, Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM State Field Representative —SPJST—
SPJST INTEREST RATES
SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates
Mortgage rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 727-7578.
Commercial Property 6.50% for 1 to 10 years 6.75% for 11 to 15 years Universal Life
Home or Farm Mortgages Universal Life 4.75% for Annualized* 75% Owner Residence Property
5.00% for 1 to 15 years 5.50% for 16 to 20 years 6.00% for 21 to 30 years Farm Property
5.50% for 1 to 10 years 6.00% for 11 to 20 years 85% Owner Residence Property
7.00% for 1 to 30 years
Annuities
Annuity I 5.00% for Annualized*
Annuity II 4.00% for Annualized*
Annuity III 4.00% for Annualized*
Annuity IV 4.00% for Annualized*
* Rates effective 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%
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State Fraternal Activities Coordinator presents June Fraternal Updates
Reserve your room now for the End-of-Summer Getaway Good times await those who are planning to travel to Corpus Christi August 13 through August 15, 2010, for the fourth annual fraternal fun weekend at Emerald Beach Holiday Inn. SPJST members will be treated to a hospitality party on Friday evening with Chris Rybak providing the entertainment. Saturday morning beach activities include a sand sculpture contest, horseshoe tournament, sandbag races, and volleyball. After lunch, activities will move indoors for a “42” domino tournament, Bunco, and pool time. Entertainment in the evening will be finalized soon, and details will be forthcoming in my July Fraternal Updates. SPJST has been able to secure special room rates for members who want to take advantage of the fun-filled weekend. If you have not already made your reservations, please do so soon to insure that you have a room at this special rate.
Flag Day—June 14 The week of June 14 is designated as “National Flag Week.” During National Flag Week, the president will issue a proclamation urging United States citizens to fly the American flag for the duration of that week. In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. In August 1949, an Act of Congress established National Flag Day. Please take a few moments on this date to pause and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag, and we encourage you to talk to your children, grandchildren and friends about what the flag means to you. Because others have given their lives to secure our freedom, we have the freedom to participate in this national observance. Your lodge may want to join with veterans organizations in your community and be a part of the celebration. This would count as a patriotic act on your lodge’s mid-year report. For those members who are in the
Temple area, the SPJST Home Office will partner with William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home, located at 1424 Martin Luther King, Jr. in Temple for a Flag Day Celebration. Watch your Vestnik for the time and additional details.
Observe Father’s Day Sunday, June 20 In the United States, the first modern Father’s Day celebration was held on July 5, 1908, in Fairmont, West Virginia. It was first celebrated as a church service at Williams Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church South, now known as Central United Methodist Church. Grace Golden Clayton, who is believed to have suggested the service to the pastor, is believed to have been inspired to celebrate fathers after the deadly mine explosion in nearby Nonongah the prior December. This explosion killed 361 men, many of them fathers and recent immigrants to the United States from Italy. Another possible inspiration for the service was Mother’s Day, which was recently celebrated for the first time in Grafton, West Virginia, a town about 15 miles away. Another driving force behind the establishment of the integration of Father’s Day was Mrs. Sonora Smart Dodd, born in Creston, Washington. Her father, the Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart, as a single parent raised his six children in Spokane, Washington. She was inspired by Anna Jarvis’s efforts to establish Mother’s Day. Although she initially suggested June 5, the anniversary of her father’s death, she did not provide the organizers with enough time to make arrangements, and the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday of June. The first June Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in Spokane. Unofficial support from such figures as William Jennings Bryan was immediate and widespread. President Woodrow Wilson was personally feted by his family in 1916. President Calvin Coolidge recommended it as a national holiday in 1924. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson made Father’s Day a holiday to be celebrated on the third Sunday of June. The holiday was not officially recognized until 1972, during the presidency of Richard Nixon.
Therefore, Father’s Day was born as a token of love and gratitude that a daughter cherishes for her beloved father. Roses are the Father’s Day flowers: red to be worn for a living father and white if the father has died.
Fraternal (FAC) Mid-Year Report Please keep in mind that the pink mid-year form, which is found on page 10 of your Fraternal Reference Guide, will be due in the office of the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator on July 16. Please take a few minutes to look over the form and complete the first part (mid-year) and mail it to my office in Temple on or before the due date. If you have any questions or if you need assistance in filling out the form, please feel free to contact me. We are here to help if you need assistance. Please feel free to call me (210) 413-3053, email cejenke@wmconnect.com, or Fraternal Services
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Specialist Tammy Martinez (800) 7277578 or (254) 773-1575 or email tammym@spjst.com. Your District FAC is also available to assist you. They are: District One FAC Kyle Skrabanek (979) 272-3440 District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch (254) 771-0193 District Three FAC George Pauling (254) 754-7633 District Four FAC Sylvia Rollwitz (325) 442-3141 District Five FAC Patricia Bruce (281) 890-4933 District Six FAC Helen Zabransky (361) 798-3347 District Seven FAC Glen Pruski (956) 235-8014 Fraternally submitted, Chester Jenke, FICF State FAC —SPJST—
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 Three Awards Banquet
Sunday, April 25, 2010 • SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson • Photos Submitted by Rose Steinman, Lodge 154, Fort Worth
LEFT PHOTO: Fraternalists of the Year, left to right, State Honorable Mention Bessie Petr of Lodge 84, Dallas; Joe Paul Hubenak of Lodge 92, Fort Worth; Leon Flusche of Lodge 180, Burleson; and Irene Peterson of Lodge 6, Cottonwood. CENTER PHOTO: Denis Muforsi, right, receives State Top Career Agent - Insurance Issued, Million Dollar Producer, and
District Three Top Career Agent - Certificates Issued, Insurance Issued, and Earned Premium awards from State Field Representative Bobby Davis, left, and Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride. RIGHT PHOTO: Congratulations, Lodge 183, Arlington Youth Club - District Three’s Top Youth Club in 2009! Youth Leader is Kay Gerlich Weeks.
LEFT PHOTO: Honorable Mention Award - Lodge 92, Fort Worth. Gordon Hubenak accepts award. CENTER PHOTO: First Step Award - Vic-
tor Trojacek and Betty Macalik. RIGHT PHOTO: First Step Award Lodge 84, Dallas. Jim Liska and Ben Jarma.
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Honorable Mention Award Lodge 154, Fort Worth. Carrie Milan, Sheri Humphreys, SFR Davis, Jodie Steinman, Rose Steinman, and Anna Johnson. TOP CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club Award. Youth Leader is Peggy Dobecka. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Award. Youth Leader is Betty Macalik. LEFT PHOTO: Jodie Steinman, right, is awarded the
District Three Top Associate Agent - Certificates Issued and Earned Premium award from SFR Bobby Davis. BELOW LEFT: Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Award. Youth Leaders pictured are Lynda Novak and Bessie Petr. BELOW CENTER: Lodge 92, Fort Worth Youth Club Award. BELOW RIGHT: Lodge 154, Fort Worth Youth Club Award. Youth Leader is Sheri Humphreys.
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Lodge 4 Hallettsville reports on May meeting
Dear Members, Our lodge met Sunday, May 9, 2010, at the Legion Tap Room at 3 p.m. Vice President/FAC Annie Vahalik opened the meeting followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. May 31 being Memorial Day, a moment of silence was held for deceased veterans and members. Secretary-Treasurer Helen Zabransky read the minutes to the last meeting and gave the financial report. Correspondence followed. Sunshine Chairman Margaret Smotek reported on the bingo at Stevens Convalescent Center with Vicky Zak and Gaynell Chudej assisting. Youth Leader Shirley Kalmus reported on the youth and that Mark and Sarah Siptak and Jonathan Vahalik will be attending LIT camp. She presented each mother with a gift. Lodge 4 Cemetery Representative Philip Vahalik updated the progress of the cemeteries in District Six. The members voted to contribute $100 towards the historical marker for the SPJST Cemetery in Moravia. Next Meeting—June 13 Members were reminded out next meeting will be June 13 at 2 p.m. at the Legion Tap Room. Door prizes will be given and lunch served. Being Mother’s Day, recognized as the oldest mother present was Margaret Smotek and the youngest mother as Annie Vahalik. Door prize winners were Lillie Balusek, Margaret Smotek, and Vicky Zak. The meeting adjourned followed by lunch. Everyone then enjoyed play-
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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
ing bingo led by FAC Annie Vahalik. See you June 13 at 2 p.m. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone seeks treasurer
SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone will be in need of a new treasurer effective June 1. Our treasurer has asked to relinquish her position. If there is any member interested, please notify an officer of the lodge. Thank you. Lodge 24, Cyclone Officers —SPJST—
Lodge 26 Skidmore meets this Sunday
Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 26, Skidmore will hold its next meeting on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at the Skidmore Fire Station at 3 p.m. Snacks and fellowship will follow the meeting. Fraternally, Edwin Wallek, Jr. Vice President —SPJST—
Lodge 32, Victoria plans June 10 Mexican fiesta
Be sure to mark your calendars for Thursday, June 10 . . . it’s a Mexican Fiesta! That’s right – something different this year—instead of our traditional summer barbecue, we’re going with a Mexican theme this year. Mary Tijerina is bringing tamales (yea – the best!), and everyone else is asked to bring a side dish or two. Bring your favorite Mexican dish – or anything thing else you’re in the mood for! We’ll gather at 6 p.m. and serve promptly at 6:30 p.m. After our meal, we will have our 50-year pin presentation. And, following that, we will enjoy a program
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by Colonel Mark Buccigrossi. He will talk to us about his service to our country in the United States Air Force. The Buccigrossi family now resides in LaVernia after his retirement in 2009. Our Join Hands project on May 1 had great participation – thanks to all who volunteered! We had a total of 16 participants. Thanks to Kathy and Mike Ahlstrom, Alfred, Anna, Jonathon, Orion and Mikael Gonzalez, Isabella Ikonomos, Mercedes Leos, Mary and Melissa Monclova, Norma, Natalie and Nikolas Rendon, Mary Tijerina, and Jaron Vasquez. The 16 of us bagged about 1,000 pounds of rice and beans into two-pound plastic baggies. Also, we wiped off juice bottles before putting them in boxes. It got pretty hot (thank goodness for those fans!) in the warehouse, but we felt so good about contributing our time on a
Lodge 1, Fayetteville Congratulates Class of 2010 Graduates
Congratulations, Mavrick and Brittany! We celebrate with you! Mavrick Evans and Brittany Thompson, seniors of Fayetteville High School and members of SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville Youth Club, will be graduating on May 28, 2010. Mavrick is the son of Jeff Evans of Trinity and Jan Evans of Fayetteville. He will be attending Texas State Technical Institute (TSTI) in Waco after graduation pursuing a career as a chef. Brittany Thompson is the daughter of John and Stacey Stanley of Fayetteville. She will be attending Allied Health Careers in Austin to become a medical assistant. Mavrick and Brittany were each awarded a $1,000 Leadership Scholarship from SPJST. We congratulate you, Mavrick and Brittany! We thank you for your participation in
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Lodge 1 Youth Club and your dedication to SPJST. We will miss your smiling faces in the youth club, but look forward to working with you both in the adult lodge. All the members of Lodge 1 wish both of you the best in your future endeavors. Don’t forget the memories you made during your days in the youth club. Share your experiences with others. Continue to lead by example promoting your Czech heritage. May God be with you as you search for your purpose in this world. We will never forget you, Mavrick and Brittany, and all that you have contributed to SPJST Lodge 1 of Fayetteville, Texas. Wishing you all the best life has to offer . . . Officers and Members of Lodge 1, Fayetteville —SPJST—
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Saturday afternoon for such a deserving organization. We also donated our $100 check to the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent in addition to the donation by Lodge 32. Don’t forget . . . Thursday, June 10 . . . 6 p.m.! Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom Reporter/FAC —SPJST—
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 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
Lodge 6 Cottonwood welcomes new member
SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood welcomes new member Aubriana Mae Dobecka. She is the daughter of Whitney Dobecka and the granddaughter of Shirley Dobecka. Welcoming her is sales agent and great-grandmother Lydia Dobecka. All are members of Lodge, 6 Cottonwood. —SPJST—
Aubriana Mae Dobecka
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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 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—
Ann Moseley. Following the meal, a short business meeting will be held. All 50-year member pin recipients will be honored along with Lifetime Achiever Award winner Irene Zissa. Door prizes will be given out at the conclusion of the meeting. There will be no fishing tournament for the youngsters this year, but they are still welcome to bring their fishing poles and do a little fishing. There will also be other games available, and the playground will be open. Be sure to come out on June 6 for our annual picnic in the park! Fraternally, Elaine Berkovsky FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 76 Wichita Falls meets this Sunday
Lodge 76, Wichita Falls will meet Sunday, June 6, 2010, at First Baptist Church of Lakeside City in the Fellowship Hall at 1 p.m. Food will be furnished by the lodge. President Mary Jane Michna wants to thank everyone for bringing canned goods and non-perishables for InterFaith Ministries. To RSVP or for more information
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about the meeting on June 6, call Mary Jane (940) 696-0386. Aileen (940) 691-1155, or Mary Ann (940) 6924628. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. SPJST Lodge 76 Officers —SPJST—
Lodge 79 Corpus Christi gives to womenʼs shelter
SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi had a delicious meal of turkey and dressing on May 16, 2010, celebrating a belated Mother’s Day. After the meal, the meeting was called to order by President Mark Rebecek. We had 40 members and guests in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was held for deceased member June Snapka. All officers were present. The minutes and treasurer’s reports were given and approved. FAC report was given by Jerry Sijansky. He stated we are celebrating Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. Our lodge participated in Join Hands Day. Some members cleaned the beaches, and others made sandwiches for the workers. It was great fun. Jerry mentioned upcoming events
Lodge 18, Elgin presents scholarships
Lodge 63 Sweet Home sets June 6 picnic
Lodge 63, Sweet Home will hold its monthly meeting and semi-annual social on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at the Green Dickson Park in Shiner, Texas, beginning at 12 noon. A happy hour will be followed by a hamburger lunch with all the trimmings. Members are asked to bring a dessert. Someone with a birthday in the first six months of the year will win a birthday cake baked by
Lodge 18, Elgin representatives Artie Monson and Charles Wilson presented Kaitlyn Wilkie, second from right, and Lacy Jordan with $500 scholarships. Kaitlyn is the daughter of Bart and Karen Wilkie and plans to attend Texas A&M University and pursue a degree in animal science. Lacy is the daughter of Byron and Jennifer Jordan. Lacy plans to attend the University of Texas and pursue a degree in prepharmacy. Thanks to Donnie Cannon, Diane Cannon, Artie Monson, and Charles Wilson for serving on the scholarship committee.
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being Flag Day on June 14 and the End-of-Summer Getaway August 13 to 15. Everyone was encouraged to come and have a great time. Also, donations are still being accepted for the Fort Hood memorial. There was no unfinished business. Under new business, the lodge is mak-
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ing their May donation to the women’s shelter. Birthdays for the month are Ruth Marek on May 26 and Irene Mitchell on May 30. “Happy Birthday” was sung to these members. Youth Leader Paige Watson gave her report. She stated everyone had a
great time on Join Hands Day and at the meeting made flower pins for the mothers. Door prizes of $25 were won by Vangie Diaz and Maria Salines. Next Meeting—June 20 Our next meeting will be Sunday,
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June 20, and we will celebrate Father’s Day with a potluck meal. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to feed your family. The meeting adjourned. Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—
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SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton joins hands to beautify community center, Adopt-a-Highway Submitted by Karen Kaspar and Nancy Fucik
LEFT PHOTO: Left to right, Nancy Fucik, Jessica Fucik, Donovan Krpec, Wanda Dorotik, and Debbie Krpec plant new flowers next to the Taiton Community Center sign. CENTER PHOTO: Luc and Yvonne Mar-
caurele and Jessica Fucik add fertilizer to the flower bed. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 30, Taiton youth and adults gather to water the newly planted flower bed.
LEFT PHOTO: Wanda Dorotik trims the rose bushes. PHOTO 2: Donovan and Debbie Krpec clean the flower bed. PHOTO 3: Trimming the rose bush are Vincent Lutringer and Ryan Drapela. PHOTO 4: Gerard
and Yvonne Marcaurele clean up. RIGHT PHOTO: Vincent Lutringer, left, and Ryan Drapela pick up trash along the road for the lodge’s Adopt-a-Highway project.
LEFT PHOTO: Gathering by the bags of trash that they collected alongside the highway for Adopt-aHighway are, front, left to right, Luc and Yvonne Marcaurele, Donovan Krpec, Debbie Krpec, Vincent Lutringer, and Allison, Jessica, and Nancy Fucik. Back: Gerard Marcaurele, and Ryan Drapela. CENTER PHOTO: Jessica Fucik picks up trash. RIGHT
PHOTO: Pictured at the Taiton Community Center are, front, left to right, Luc Marcaurele, Donovan Krpec, Jessica Fucik, Ryan Drapela, Gerard Marcaurele, Allison Fucik, Debbie Krpec, Vincent Lutringer, and Nancy Fucik. Back: Karen Kaspar, Yvonne Marcaurele, and Bradley Krpec. Not pictured is Tommy Drapela and Wanda Dorotik. Thanks to all who participated.
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Lodge 81 Needville reports on May meeting
The May 2010 meeting of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville was held on Sunday, the 16th. At 12 noon, President Vincent Newman gave a prayer of thanks. Our meal consisted of homemade hamburgers provided by the lodge. The members brought an assortment of chips and desserts.
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Thanks to Darlene Blinka and her kitchen committee for cooking the burgers for us. President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1 p.m. Tom Stavinoha led the Pledge of Allegiance. We had a moment of silence for departed member Thelma Warney. Our sympathy goes to her family and friends. All officers answered roll call except Vice President Jeanette Newman. At this time, I would like to thank Glenn McDonald for taking notes for
me. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read the minutes, and they were approved. Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha read his report, and it was approved as read. Special Funds Chairman Tom Stavinoha read his report, and it was also approved as read. Under old business, Willie Mae Kuykendall, Darlene Blinka, Dorothy Blinka, and Winnie Susan played Bingo at the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home. Also under old business, the SPJST Float won first place at the Needville
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Youth Fair this year. Under new business, we voted in two new members. They are Sherry Wenzel and Joe James Mikeska. We look forward to you joining us at our meetings. Since there was no other business to conduct, it was time for the door prizes. Door prize winners were Willie Mae Kuykendall, Maxx Stavinoha, Glenn McDonald, and Darlene Blinka. Congratulations to our lucky winners!
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SPJST Lodge 32, Victoria joins hands for Food Bank at Golden Cresecnt
Our Join Hands project on May 1 had great participation – thanks to all who volunteered! We had a total of 16 participants. Thanks to Kathy and Mike Ahlstrom, Alfred, Anna, Jonathon, Orion and Mikael Gonzalez, Isabella Ikonomos, Mercedes Leos, Mary and Melissa Monclova, Norma, Natalie and Nikolas Rendon, Mary Tijerina, and Jaron Vasquez. The 16 of us bagged about 1,000 pounds of rice and beans into two-pound plastic baggies. Also, we wiped
off juice bottles before putting them in boxes. It got pretty hot (thank goodness for those fans!) in the warehouse, but we felt so good about contributing our time on a Saturday afternoon for such a deserving organization. We also donated our $100 check to the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent in addition to the donation by Lodge 32. —SPJST—
ABOVE LEFT PHOTO: Isabella Ikonomos, Mercedes Leos, Melissa Monclova, Jonathon Gonzalez, Nikolas Rendon, Alfred Gonzalez, and Jaron Vasquez. ABOVE RIGHT PHOTO: Natalie Rendon and Norma Rendon. LEFT: Mike Ahlstrom and Mary Tijerina.
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Mary Trevino from the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Jaron Vasquez, Orion Gonzalez, and Mikael Gonzalez help with the project. LEFT PHOTO: Anna Gonzalez, Jaron Vasquez, and Mikael Gonzalez work on the project.
Submitted by Kathy Ahlstrom, Reporter/FAC
Helping package food are, left to right, Jaron Vasquez, Mikael Gonzalez, Orion Gonzalez, Mary Monclova and Mary Trevino.
Kathy and Mike Ahlstrom bag rice into two-pound plastic baggies.
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Next Meeting—June 20 For our next meal on June 20, it was decided to have potluck. Members, please bring a main dish, side dish, and desserts. See you at the next meeting. Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas reports on May meeting
Dear Members, Our monthly meeting was brought to order on Sunday, May 16, 2010, at 2:33 p.m. by President Justine Yeager. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sister Lynda Novak, and a moment of silence was then observed for two departed members: Brother James Paroski and Sister Kornellie Marek. Our sympathy is extended. May your loved ones rest in peace. Sister Cherri Petr read the minutes from March and April. A discussion and reports followed by the FAC. The discussion included tax credit information when giving donations, changing up meeting outline, insurance coverage for kids going on field trips, and the 100th Anniversary. Vice President Vicki Sims and Sister Kelly Tucker reported all went well, and checking the sign in book, it looks like a good turnout came for the anniversary celebration. They thanked all who worked along with them. There is plenty of hot water in the
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kitchen since the new hot water heater was installed. Also note the dance floor was finished, thanks to the house committee and Brother Jim Liska for overseeing the installation, time, etc. We have Brother Joe Ondrusek to thank for having the keg beer spout repaired and donation to have it done. The SPJST light needs more attention to shine in front, and work continues to keep everything progressing. Sunshine lady Sister JoAnn Manak sent a get well card to Brother Adolph Salac and sympathy cards to the James Paroski family, Kornellie Marek family, and Sister Rose Scott’s family—they all lost loved ones. Next Meeting—June 21 Our next meeting will be held on Monday, June 21 at 7 p.m. The changed date is due to Father’s Day falling on our regularly scheduled meeting day. Fraternally, Rose Scott, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 87, Temple banquet set for June 8
SPJST Lodge 87, Temple met on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, for a meal and business meeting. Plans for the upcoming appreciation banquet were discussed. The banquet will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at the lodge building. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m., and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Mungia’s will cater the food with
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi says, “Happy Birthday”
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi recognized May birthday celebrants at its recent meeting. Happy birthday to Irene Mitchell on May 30 and Ruth Marek on May 26.
plenty for all. Invitations and RSVP cards were sent to all members by the Home Office. We are looking forward to a good turnout. A drawing for a $100 gift card will add a little fun to the evening. Youth Leaders Lucas and Jennifer Davidson and their son Ryan were present. Jennifer reported on the activities of the youth club during May. They have had two bake sales as fundraisers. For the Join Hands Day bake sale on May 1, they raised $104.73. This will be contributed to the Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden. Ryan presented all of the women at the May 11 Lodge 87 meeting with lovely flower pots which the youth decorated and filled with beautiful begonias during their last youth club meeting. Thanks to all of you. On May 2, the youth elected officers for the youth club: President Vanessa Mojica, Secretary Haley Davidson; Flag Bearer Colton Ammons; Sergeant-atArms Cierra Mojica; and Reporter Ryan Davidson. On May 11, a $25 drawing was won by Dan Kacir. See you June 8! Diane Troy —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston 100th anniversary this Sunday
SPJST Lodge 88, Houston will celebrate its 100th anniversary and homecoming on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Lodge 88, Houston, located at 1435 Beall Street in Houston, Texas. This day will prove to be a historic day for all members and guests attending as the activities will be continuous throughout the day. Starting the festivities at 11:15 a.m., the famous SPJST Orchestra and Choral Group will perform live entertainment for your enjoyment until 12:45 p.m. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. and continue until 2:30 p.m., consisting of barbecue chicken and sausage and all the trimmings. Lunch will be free of charge to all members with paid dues and $7 for guests and $4 for guest’s children. Members must be present to claim their complimentary meal. At 3 p.m., sausage-on-a-stick will be sold for $3 each. The Birthday Club Sisters will sell their legendary pastries. They will also give away a handmade quilt.
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To reminisce over the past years, there will be a continuous video program presented in the Blue Room for young and old to catch sight of relatives and friends from the past. Just adjacent to the video program, we will host a silent auction beginning at 12 noon and closing at 5 p.m. This year, the youth club will have outdoor entertainment for all the youngsters with a water slide. So bring your bathing suits or a change of clothes. Snow cones will be served to keep everyone cool. Volleyball and
Lodge 84, Dallas members proud of granddaughters
SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas members Laddie and Helen Gajdica proudly announce the graduation of their two granddaughters. Katherine Annemarie Gajdica graduated from Texas A&M University on May 14, 2010, with the following honors: Summa Cum Laude, honors in Psychology, Foundation Honors, and University Honors. Her majors are psychology and English. She completed her studies in three years with a 4.0 grade point average. She plans to attend the University of Houston to study law. Katherine is the daughter of Ronald and Peggy Gajdica of Cypress, Texas. Brittany Renea Gajdica graduated from Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, Texas, on May 21, 2010. She graduated with the following honors: National Honor Society, Disting u i s h e d Achievement Program, Summa Cum Laude, National Merit Commended, and Scholar Grad. Brittany plans to attend Texas A&M University to pursue a career in pediatric nursing. She is the daughter of John and Suzanne Gajdica. —SPJST—
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other games will be played. The program will begin at 12:45 p.m. with opening ceremonies by our president Patricia Bruce followed by the invocation by our chaplain Sydney Jurchak. The youth club will present the American, Texas, and Czech flags, and the USA and Czech National anthems will be sung by Helen Hegwood and Fred Buri. The Pledge of Allegiance will follow. President Bruce will continue the program with introductions of present Lodge 88 officers and board of trustees and recognize all past officers and board members, youth club members, Birthday Club Sisters, and Men’s Club members. She will also recognize all 50- and 75-year members of Lodge 88. This recognition will encompass all members of the past years. At this time, President Bruce will introduce all elected office guests from the State of Texas and the City of Houston along with SPJST Supreme Lodge Officers in attendance. To top off the day, we will have a battle dance beginning at 2:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. with Mark Halata and Texavia band and The Czechaholics band playing polkas and variety music. Price for the dance will be $9 per person. All members — young and old — are invited to come and join the celebration which will prove to be “history in the making.” If you need additional information, please call (713) 869-5767 or visit our website www.lodge88.org. Jo Ann Buri Second Vice President —SPJST—
Lodge 91, Crosby meets this Saturday
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Lodge 97, Placedo meets June 11
Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 97, Placedo will meet Friday, June 11, 2010, for its quarterly meeting at Lodge 32, Victoria hall, located at 3502 North Laurent in Victoria. The lodge will provide sandwiches and all the fixin’s. Please bring a dessert. We look forward to seeing you on the 11th! Fraternally, Gay Revel, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 117 Robstown meets this Saturday
SPJST Lodge 117, Robstown will hold its quarterly meeting this Saturday, June 5, 2010. The meeting will be at Hilltop Community Center located at 11425 Leopard. The meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. After the meeting, members will be going out to eat. Please come join us and have a good time! Fraternally, Frances McDonald, President —SPJST—
Lodge 142 Houston meets June 13
Dear Members, The next meeting of Lodge 142, Houston will be Sunday, June 13, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Lodge 88, Houston’s annex building. At our last gathering on Sunday, May 2, we met at SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm in Waldeck. We had a great time touring the new facilities. Everything is so nice. We also enjoyed a good meal in the dining hall. Look for more details in my next letter. See you on Sunday, June 13! Fraternally, Alice Jochen Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 155, Austin meeting, picnic this Sunday, June 6
It’s time again for our annual meeting and picnic at Motl’s farm on Sunday, June 6 at 1 p.m. Directions: Take Highway 183N to Seward Junction. Turn left onto High-
2010 JOIN HANDS DAY
SPJST Lodge 87, Temple joins hands to support Fort Hood memorial Submitted by Jennifer Davidson, Youth Leader
SPJST Lodge 91, Crosby will hold its second quarterly meeting of 2010 this 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— Lodge 87, Temple Youth Club members, front, Hailey and Ryan Davidson and Colton Ammons, back, sell baked items to raise money for Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden for the lodge’s Join Hands Day project on May 1.
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Happy 90th Birthday!
Anna Johnson
SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth May 29, 2010
way 29. In Liberty Hill, at second traffic light, turn left to FM 1869. Stay on it for about six miles until you see a stone entrance on the right. The entrance says Durham Park. Just past this marker, you will turn right onto County Road 288. Drive 1.6 miles on CR288. Turn left at the gate to 1451 address which is the Motl’s country house. Members are reminded to bring side dishes and their lawn chairs. Our thanks to Joe and Jean Motl for hosting this enjoyable event. Fraternally submitted, Ginny Prasatik, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 177 Academy reports on May meeting
The regular meeting of Lodge 177, Academy was called to order on May 12, 2010, at 7 p.m. by President Otis Beck. All officers were present except Secretary-Reporter Joanne Hutka; Treasurer Josie Mitchell; and FAC Bill Hutka. Many thanks to Christine Beck for taking the minutes for the meeting. Louis Driska led members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Shirley McCrea from the Sunshine Committee reported that Theresa Baca in now home — what great news! A thinking about you card was sent to Theresa. Shirley also reported that flowers were sent to the funeral of Richard May, husband of Kathy Fritz
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May, who is a longtime member and former president of Lodge 177, Academy. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kathy during this difficult time. The minutes were approved. Committee reports for April were presented.
Old Business Otis reported that Williams Brothers Paving will redo the parking lot. Otis also stated that the trustees will have another meeting within the next week. FAC — it was reported that there are two May birthday celebrants — Don McCrea - May 1 and Martha Garcia - May 6. Awesome! We hope that your birthdays were as special as you two are! The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Fraternally, Joanne Hutka Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 202 District Three, Lodge 180, Burleson present 360 pounds of canned goods Jourdanton announces meeting dates
Members of District Three donated 360 pounds of canned goods at the District Three Spring Meeting in April. The canned goods were given to the Harvest House in Burleson where they were greatly appreciated. Thanks to all members for making this possible. Pictured are Lodge 180 Treasurer Carole Slavik, Alice Bleeker, director of Harvest House, and Lodge 180 Secretary/FAC Rhonda Hurtik.
Lodge 182 Falls County hosts Lodge 187 picnic in the park Round Rock meets June 13 Dear Věstník,
SPJST Lodge 182, Falls County held its meeting on May 16, 2010, at Fort Parker close to Groesbeck, Texas. Everyone brought a picnic meal to the meeting. Everyone enjoyed the nature trails and hiking around the lake. Some of the members did a little fishing. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Wuensche attended the meeting and presented Lifetime Achiever plaques. A big thanks to Brother Bobby for the door prizes. We had a very good meeting and a great turnout including several guests attending. We have plans to visit Summer Fun USA in June. Everyone is looking forward to this meeting! Don’t forget these upcoming events: June - Summer Fun USA; July - putt-putt golf; August - Chicken Place in Marlin; September - Farmer Olympics and District Two Fall Meeting; October - TBA; November - visit nursing homes; and December Christmas party. Respectfully submitted, DeAnn Beckendorf Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 187, Round Rock will meet June 13, 2010, at the regular time. After the business meeting, we will have a potluck meal. For our entertainment, let’s play bingo. Each person is asked to bring a dollar prize. Thanks to the youth club for the Mother’s Day carnations for May. No one present had a birthday this month. Margie was absent, and hers was May 21. I hope to see all of you at the next meeting on June 13! Margie Haas FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
For more information, please call Henry Mayo (979) 777-1426. Henry Mayo, President —SPJST—
Lodge 202, Jourdanton has moved the June lodge meeting to Sunday, June 27 immediately following District Seven Youth Achievement Day (YAD) at SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville hall. The Sunday, July 11 meeting and meal will be held at 1 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center. Charlie Kunetka, age 100, and the lodge’s 50year members will be honored. After the brief meeting, fried chicken furnished by the lodge will be served. Members are asked to bring sides or desserts. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 204 Stephenville meets this Saturday
Because Father’s Day comes on the third Sunday in June, members voted to have an earlier meeting in June. It will be a picnic in the Stephenville Park on Saturday, June 5 starting about 12 noon. Keep reading the Vestnik for more
Ennis Sewing Circle Visits Czech Heritage Museum, Temple
Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station meets this Sunday
SPJST Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station will hold its June meeting one week earlier than usual—on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at 2 p.m. The location will remain at Charles Munday’s office, located at 416 Oak Street in Bryan.
Ennis Sewing Circle members are pictured at the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple, Texas. The group visited the Museum on Thursday, April 8, 2010. The visit was enjoyed by all. —Submitted by Georgie Morales
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information about Lodge 204 and what the members are up to. Keep the lodge growing. I will try to keep you informed about things in the future. Norman M Kneschk President/Treasurer/Reporter —SPJST—
Ennis Sewing Circle
Hello, Everyone! Before I start my letter, I need to make a couple of corrections on my last month’s letter. First, it was not Bertha’s sister’s-in-law son Tim Zurovetz who passed away. It was Bertha’s sister’s son - her nephew. I knew that. I don’t know why I goofed. Also I wrote that we saw Bob Zvolanek’s big tuba in the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple. It was Mr. Milan’s tuba. Sorry for the error, Rosie and Jerry. I will try and do better from now on. Ennis Sewing Circle met on Thursday, May 13, 2010. Ann Clagett, Dorothy J. Kudrna, Dorothy Prachyl, and myself arrived at 8 a.m. We
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arranged tables and chairs and stretched Dorothy J.’s quilt. Before we knew it, we had quilters all around. Thank you all for coming. By lunch time, we had 19 members and two guests Joe and Julius. Dorothy Prachyl led us in prayer, and we all enjoyed a delicious lunch. Thank you, everyone, for the many good dishes and thank you to all the clean up group. After lunch, the quilters went back to quilting, and President Dorothy called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all, and a moment of silence was held for Tim Zurovetz, Emeleen Maliska, Ann Skrivanek, Mary Ann Kubin, Agnes Toroba, Georgie Kubin Byrd, relatives of our members. Dorothy J. Kudrna read the minutes of our last meeting, and Lil Kosarek gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved as read. Ann Clagett read a thank you note from Dorothy Valek for her card and money gift she received while in the hospital. Thank goodness all is well with Dorothy. Dorothy Prachyl announced our May birthday celebrants for Eleanora, our Sunshine Lady, who was ill and
unable to attend. Celebrants were Ella Mae Zmolek, Ann Clagett, and Dorothy Prachyl. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Ann and Dorothy. Eleanora has been suffering with bronchitis for over a week. She did go to the doctor; hopefully, she will get better soon. Ella Mae also missed the meeting. I have talked with her, and she and her husband went to husband Jerry’s meeting. We missed Marie Vrla. She had cataract surgery. I understand that all is going well. I was glad to hear it. Pat Fowler wasn’t feeling well and didn’t attend. I hope that she gets better soon. We were glad to have Victoria Vlk attend the meeting and am so happy to say that she joined the Circle. We are so glad to have you join us. Lil thanked everyone for returning the quilt squares sewn for the Christmas quilt. She had a few squares already sewn together, and it really will be another pretty one. Dorothy Prachyl reminisced about the Temple trip to see the Czech Heritage Museum. Bertha also reminisced about seeing her granddaughter Jana Reynolds and her husband Matt. Libbie Vrla told of how she, Lil, and Joyce first met Merlene Bravenec, and
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how they have been such good friends since. She enjoyed having lunch with her. Bertha talked about and invited us all to the 75-year anniversary of the Dallas Circle of Czech Women at Sokol Hall Dallas on June 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. We thank you, Dallas Circle, for the invitation, and we hope we can make it. It sounds like a wonderful afternoon. We discussed the Fort Worth trip to visit the Milan’s home. We are really looking forward to it. The date is pending. I will let you know to see if the date will be okay with you. We all signed cards for Dorothy M. Kudrna and Geraldine Zhanel - both had a hospital stay; and for Eleanora Pelzel. Eleanora sent a card and money gift to Libbie Wisniewski and Georgia Wensowitch; and a birthday card was sent to Dorothy M. Kudrna. We will quilt for Eleanora in June. In July, we will have the elephant sale and show and tell. In August, we will quilt the Christmas quilt. Chances were being sold for the Junior Sokol Polka Festival quilt that will be given away at the Polka Festival, Sokol Hall on May 30. Dorothy Prachyl thanked all who
2010 JOIN HANDS DAY
SPJST Lodge 182, Falls County joins hands to clean local cemetery
SPJST Lodge 182, Falls County had a bake sale together with the youth for Join Hands Day to raise money for Haiti. It was a big success! Thanks to the par-
ticipation of the members and youth. We also cleaned up the local city cemetery in Marlin.
Submitted by DeAnn Beckendorf, Reporter • Photos Submitted by Mary Mozee
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came, quilted, helped to set up, and cleaned up. Libbie Vrla brought the door prize a big basket full of goodies. It was won by Bessie Laznovsky. Libbie also passed out the little gift exchange which is always fun. President Dorothy announced the next meeting to be on June 10. We will quilt, have a covered dish lunch, door
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prize, and little gift exchange.
Other News I was delighted to receive a lovely card and note from Helen Skrasek. It is always a nice surprise to hear from you. I keep up with all your travels through the Friendship Club letter. It sounds like you are really enjoying yourself. Helen, every time I go to my
son Trent’s house, and I pass the house that you lived in, I think of you. Dorothy J. Kudrna, Marie Vrla and myself were invited to Benny Valek’s wedding, son of Adell Valek. The wedding was at First Baptist Dallas Church, and the reception was at Adolphus Hotel. It was all out of this world. Everything was so beautiful. The couple, Benny, his wife Diane,
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her dress, the flowers, the food . . . everything was just perfect. It was just like a Hollywood wedding. Neither of us three drive in Dallas anymore so we were glad son Trent and wife Cathie were invited also. We rode with them and even stayed the night at the Adolphus Hotel. You can just imagine the wonderful time we had. Granddaughter Calleigh had a won-
2010 JOIN HANDS DAY
SPJST Lodge 183, Arlington joins hands to beautify hall, grounds Submitted by Kay Gerlich Weeks, Youth Leader
LEFT PHOTO: Annette Cepak shows her talents with spackling. PHOTO 2: Pat Sill and Rita Mardis spot Milka Bralic as she trims trees atop the ladder.
PHOTO 3: Tom Weeks cleans the tables and chairs. PHOTO 4: Randy Adamek washes trash bins. RIGHT PHOTO: Tommy Weeks mows the yard.
LEFT PHOTO: Pat Sill pulls weeds. PHOTO 2: Katie and Gena Weeks put can liners in trash cans. PHOTO 3: Robert Sill carries off a bag full
of trash. PHOTO 4: Mira Bralic is a good little helper. RIGHT PHOTO: Rita Mardis pulls weeds.
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Debra Daniel and Ella Mikeska wash tables and chairs. BOTTOM LEFT PHOTO: Tommy, Katie, and Gena Weeks and Katelyn Daniel wash all of the ashtrays. PHOTO 2: Randy Adamek, Milka Bralic, and Ann Pustejovsky finish washing trash bins. RIGHT PHOTO: Taking a break after all the hard work. Front, left to right, are Tommy Weeks,
Gena Weeks, Mira Bralic, Katelyn Daniel, Katie Weeks, and Ella Mikeska. Back: Tom Weeks, Randy Adamek, Annette Cepak, Pat Sill, Rita Mardis, Robert Sill, Ann Pustejovsky, Debra Daniel, and Milka Bralic. The group then went to the Knights of Columbus hall for the barbecue cookoff benefitting Catholic Charities.
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derful time at prom. I can’t believe all the things that they do nowadays. A group of kids, their parents, I mean, rented a big fancy bus that picked up the kids at one of the parents’ homes. They went to Dallas to eat at a fancy restaurant then back to KJT Hall in Ennis for prom then back to the home. They all changed clothes, and the bus took them to one of the parents’ lake home on Richmond Chambers Lake for the night. Calleigh said the next morning, they even skied in the rain. Can you imagine? Times sure have changed since I went to school. I am glad that they all had a great time, and all came home safely in one piece. I want to mention Calleigh’s escort was Adam Martinek who is the grandson of Margaret Martinek. Margaret is one of our members. Adam is such a nice young fellow . . . enough about Calleigh. Remember, everyone, the next meeting is June 10. We will quilt, have covered dish lunch, door prize, and little gift exchange. Stay well and happy. See you! Georgie Morales, Reporter —SPJST—
Reunions Stojanik-PavlasekKubala-SkrhakPospisil families
Fun, food, and family - reunion time is just around the corner! Mark your calendar and make plans to attend the 32nd annual StojanikPavlasek-Kubala-Skrhak-Pospisil families reunion on Sunday, June 13, 2010. The reunion will be held at SPJST Lodge 20, Granger Hall, 114 West Davilla Street in Granger, on the corner of West Davilla and Rio Grande Streets. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. A noon meal will follow. Dues are $5 per family and $3 per individual and guest. Dues collected will help cover the cost of hall rental fees, supplies, etc. Potluck lunch, silent auction and door prizes, youth involvement, entertainment, pictures and memorabilia, games, fellowship, and lasting memories. Please don’t forget to help the 2010 reunion committee by spreading the word to any and all family members who didn’t receive a notice. This is your reunion; future reunions depend on you.
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What to bring: For the meal - each family/individual is asked to bring a meat dish and a vegetable or dessert. Silent Auction - one item for the silent auction (more if you can), something special and unique, and remember all age groups. Memorabilia - old and recent family pictures and pictures from past reunions. Address books - for updates and address changes. Beverages - coffee, tea, and punch will be furnished; alcoholic beverages are welcome, but not provided. Ideas - come with any suggestions that you would like to see happen at future reunions. Kitchen Committee - Linda Grigsby, Patsy Hightower, and Irene Stojanik; however, additional volunteers are still needed to help on the day of the reunion. Honorary Kitchen Committee Jimmie Pavlasek and Josie and Fred Strmiska. Directions: from State Highway 95, at the caution light in Granger, turn left coming from Taylor or turn right coming from Bartlett. Cross over the railroad tracks. The SPJST hall is located one block on the right after crossing the railroad tracks. It is directly across the street from the Granger Post Office. For information, contact the Re-
union Committee Monica Stojanik (512) 859-2593 or mstojanik@peoplepc.com; or Irene Cavanaugh (254) 527-3205 or irenec@fsbcentex.com. We hope to have an even bigger crowd this year. See you on Sunday, June 13 at 10:30 a.m. Submitted by, Monica Stojanik Lodge 20, Granger
Pospisil families
Descendants of Pavel and Rosina Kovar Belicek will meet at Thorndale Senior Citizens Building, 210 East Salty Street in Thorndale, on Sunday, June 13, 2010. Meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. Please bring salad or vegetable and dessert for your family. Meat, tea, coffee, ice, and paper items will be furnished. As in the past years, a silent auction will be held as a fundraiser. Please bring items you wish to donate. Also, bring pictures of your family, past reunions, or any other family information you may wish to share. For information, contact Bill Hodon (512) 251-5201 or email cz-
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bill@sbcglobal.net. Submitted by, Leonardine Hodon Lodge 29, Taylor
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June 5 Descendants of Anton and Alouise Jancak Kelner—at American Legion Hall, East Bernard. For info, contact Helen Kelner, Secretary, (281) 342-2624; or Josephine Pitman, Treasurer, (979) 335-4170.
June 5 Shiller-Hejl families—at SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville hall. For info, contact Bobby Shiller (512)862-3327; or email shillerbl@yahoo.com; or Eileen Shiller (512) 856-2205 or email ejshiller @yahoo.com. June 5 Descendants of Josef and Marianna (Toman) Krizan family—at SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Hall, West. For info, contact Joe Krizan (972) 272-7808.
June 6 Sefcik-Kubin families—at New Tbort Brethren Church Fellowship Building, Caldwell. For info, contact Vlasta (Sefcik) Herrmann family (979) 567-9360; Frances (Sefcik) Hanacik family (979) 272-3438; and Henry Sefcik family (830) 6200080. June 13 Descendants of Frank and Helen Patava Hejl—at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton, Texas. For information, contact Nancy Posvar (254) 8692511. Submitted by Nancy Posvar, Lodge 24, Cyclone. —SPJST—
Scenes from Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth Submitted by Gloria Farek, President
LEFT PHOTO: May hostesses, left to right, Bessie Ellsworth, Pauline Brownlee, Robyn Brownlee, Magdalena Kronenberger, and Lisa Ellsworth. RIGHT PHOTO: Flowers for the ladies! Left to right are Evelyn
Scaff, Mary Ann Krivanek, and Gloria Farek. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Thanks to our dishwasher—Garland Ellsworth. RIGHT PHOTO: Checking out the brand new fridge are Evelyn Scaff, left, and Mary Ann Kozel.
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2010 JOIN HANDS DAY
SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton joins hands to assist shut-in
SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton adult and youth members and some friends tackled their Join Hands Day project with an attitude to do a great job, and they did just that. May 1 was a perfect day for working outdoors, and 30 people attended. The project was to clean the overgrown yard of 98-year-old shutin Lavada Burgett in Jourdanton. She can get out in the yard and down the sidewalk with her walker now.
Lloyd and Bettie House and grandsons Lane and Sammy were a good team. Evan and Mary Ann Barta and grandson Travis kept busy. Angel Valdez and children Samara, Angel, II, and Diego really worked hard as well as Joan Wiederhold and daughters Miranda, Liliana, and Isabella. James and Regina House with daughters Michelle and Kelly were a good team. Cassandra Reyes, Jiovanna Wells,
and her mom Joann kept busy. Mr. Lutz and daughter Madison were a busy team. Xzavier Reyes and sisters Xadie and Alexyss with their dad Chris worked hard. The members came with lawn mowers, weed eaters, hoes, rakes, and a shovel and even a tractor. We filled many trash bags and carried them away to dispose of. —SPJST—
Submitted by Mary Ann Barta, Fraternal Activities Coordinator
LEFT PHOTO: Grandpa Lloyd House got his weed eater tangled up in a vine while grandson Lane Hoggard emptied his weed catcher. PHOTO 2: Samara Valdez and Madison Lutz were filling bags with the weeds that got chopped out. PHOTO 3: Bettie House did a good job with her hoe.
PHOTO 4: James House did a good job with his tractor and shredder outside the back fence. PHOTO 5: Killed a snake! Good job Angel Valdez, Sr., Xadie Reyes, and Isabella Wiederhold helped to dispose of it. RIGHT PHOTO: Michelle House did a good job with that lawn mower.
LEFT PHOTO: Xzavier Reyes and Travis Barta worked hard on that weedy area. PHOTO 2: Jiovanna Wells and Angel Valdez dig out a stubborn vine. PHOTO 3: Joan Wiederhold worked hard with that hoe.
PHOTO 4: Miranda Wiederhold sacked up lots of weeds. RIGHT PHOTO: Youth Sammy Hoggard and Diego Valdez cleaned out the lily bed.
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Potting some plants for the front porch are, from left, Isabella Wiederhold, in front , Liliana Wiederhold , Madison Lutz. Cassandra Reyes, Kelly House, and Miranda Wiederhold. BOTTOM LEFT PHOTO: Evan Barta and Lloyd House really used those weed eaters. TOP PHOTO: Diego held the bag for dad Angel Valdez. In the background Regina House is smoothing up after the first cut. RIGHT PHOTO: The tired workers took a picture with the lady of
the house. From left front, Regina House, Lloyd House, Angel Valdez, Sammy Hoggard, behind Joann Wells, Diego Valdez, Jiovanna Wells, Isbella Wiederhold, Kelly House, and Madison Lutz. Back: James House, Mr. Lutz, Joan Wiederhold, Travis Barta, Lane Hoggard, Lavada Burgett, Bettie House, Miranda and Liliana Wiederhold and Angel and Samara Valdez. A few workers had to leave before picture time.
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Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club joins hands
Dear Readers, Saturday, May 1, 2010, was Join Hands Day. Lodge 84, Dallas held a diaper drive as its project. Several adults and youth came to the lodge hall and donated diapers. I’m guessing there were over 500 diapers donated. The diapers were donated to Captain Hope’s Kids. Thank you to everyone who made the day a success. I had two dance recitals in May. On May 6, my school, Brandenburg, had a recital for the dance students. I performed in two group dances. On May 16, my dance school, Broadway Dance Center, had its annual recital. I’m sad my dance classes are over until fall, but I will be dancing all summer. Fraternally, Melinda McClellan —SPJST—
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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774-7447
Email: melaniez@vvm.com Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club reports on May meeting
Dear Members, Our youth club meeting was held on Sunday, May 23, 2010, at 2 p.m. Ashley Moncrief called the meeting to order, and Tyler Schoen led the Pledge of Allegiance. Old business was about our upcoming 100th anniversary to be held on June 6. We will have a waterslide, snow cones, and ice cream. Anyone with a Czech costume is encouraged to wear it for the presentation of the flags. If you can help with ice cream the day before, please contact Ms. Barbara. YAD and camp information was discussed. Our newly elected officers for 2010-2011 are:
Lodge 182 Falls County Youth Club joins hands
SPJST Lodge 182, Falls County met to clean the cemetery and to put flowers on each grave. It was sad, but neat at the same time. It will let families know someone else cares. Lodge 182, Falls County Youth Club had its membership drive at the Senior Center in Marlin. We did a
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good job. We served hot dogs and cookies, and Mrs. Patsy played games and gave everyone door prizes. We had a lot of people. Lodge 182, Falls County Youth Club had its bake sale to benefit victims of the Haiti earthquake. We did very well. We made $210. Now, we are looking forward to finishing the project for Join Hands Day by cleaning the cemetery on May 1, 2010. Rodney Mozee Briauna Mozee —SPJST—
Scenes from Lodge 87, Temple Youth Club Activities
Lodge 87 youth, left to right, Chris Mojica, Cierra Mojica, Vanessa Davilla, Ryan Davidson, and Hailey Davidson decorate flowers pots for their “Plant a Smile” Mother’s Day project.
Youth add flowers to their decorated pots. The flower pots were presented to moms at the lodge’s May meeting. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Youth gather around a tree. They are, left side, bottom to top, Colton Ammons, Chris Mojica, and Vanessa Davilla. Right side: Ryan Davidson, Hailey Davidson, and Cierra Mojica.
President Denae Bronikowski Vice President Mathieu Barcak Secretary/Reporter Jessica Schoen Sergeant-at-Arms Blake Brogdon
The meeting was adjourned. I had to leave the meeting early but wanted to say thank you for those who voted me as your secretary/reporter. I will do my best to keep everyone posted on events and happenings with our youth club. See you on June 6! Fraternally, Jessica Schoen Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Front, left to right, Colton Ammons, Hailey Davidson, and Ryan Davidson. Back: Cierra Mojica, Vanessa Davilla, and Chris Mojica.
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Lodge 182 Falls County Youth Club reports on activities
Lodge 182, Falls County went to Fort Parker in Groesbeck. It was really nice. The youth went on a nature hunt and a trail walk. We really enjoyed it. We can’t wait for Summer Fun. We also enjoyed going to the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple. It was very interesting, and we saw some very old things. We are also excited about our bake sake to benefit Haiti. We discussed Join Hands Day and our membership drive on April 25. Then, we adjourned to eat barbecue. Rodney Mozee —SPJST—
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Lodge 182 Falls County youth visits Czech museum
I loved everything. Thanks SPJST, for allowing us to do things. The Czech Heritage Museum was a lot of fun. I would like to do it again. Briauna Mozee —SPJST—
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Lodge 182 Falls County youth enjoys activities
Lodge 182 Falls County youth visits Fort Parker
I enjoyed going to Fort Parker. I liked the trail walk the best and the door prize that I won. When we went to the cemetery, at first I was scared, but then my mom and aunt told me that it was a good thing. So I helped clean it and had fun. Zacary Massey —SPJST—
I really liked going to Fort Parker. My favorite part was looking at the water and all the butterflies. I also liked cleaning the cemetery. My favorite thing was putting flowers on all of the graves. It was really fun. I put the most flowers out there. Isaiah Massey —SPJST—
Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Participate in District One Spring Meeting Sunday, April 18, 2010 • SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm • Submitted by Colby Havemann
We attended the District One Spring Meeting on Sunday, April 18 at Cooper Farm. It was a fun day. The meeting was conducted, and awards were handed out. Everyone got to tour Cooper Farm and see all the updates that have been
made. I know I am excited about attending Leaders-in-Training camp in June and District One camp in July. We enjoyed a great meal provided by Lodge 1, Fayetteville.
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 17, New Tabor accepts the Silver Award in the Heritage ‘09 incentive program. Pictured are, front, left to right, District One Director Donnie Victorick, 2009 State Queen Grace Dusek of Lodge 17, President Randy Gaas, Sales Agent Susan Skrabanek, and Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska. Back: Secretary Ben Trcalek and Vice President Wilfred Hildebrand. CENTER PHOTO: Sierra Cash, far left, and Tabor Dowell, second from left, accept Heritage ‘09
youth awards and Lodge 17 Youth Leader Mabrey Dowell and State Queen Grace Dusek accept youth club awards. RIGHT PHOTO: Macy Narro, left, and Katie Hartman play and have a good time at Cooper Farm. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Colby Havemann makes popcorn for everyone. PHOTO 2: Dillon and Ralph Narro. PHOTO 3: Colby Havemann and Lodge 17 Youth Leader Mabrey Dowell enjoy the afternoon. RIGHT PHOTO: Tyler Sandner and Kara Ihlenfeldt.
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it rumbled, grumbled banged and boomed as if a giant was leaving the room but in the end there was no harm just a giant thunderstorm.
Lodge 246 Morganʼs Point Youth Club meets this Sunday
Dear Members and Friends, SPJST Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Youth Club will meet this Sunday, June 6, 2010, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the sprinkler park at West Temple Community Park, located on Montpark Road off FM 2305 behind the fire station/police department’s west division. Come join us for some fun. We will have hot dogs, watermelon, and door prizes. Bring your family and friends to join in on the fun! Everyone is welcome—members and nonmembers. Hope to see you there! Please RSVP to (254) 624-0050. Fraternally, Jessica Fernandez Youth Leader —SPJST—
©—d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock •••
Lodge 17 New Tabor youth: Person of Character
Congratulations to Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club member Tabor Dowell. He received the “Person of Character” award for responsibility at school recently. Tabor is in the second grade at Caldwell Elementary.
Memories
memories though well worn are just as good as the day they were made. ©—d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock •••
Raindrops
little cold raindrops tapping on the window pane asking to come in. ©—d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock —SPJST—
Lodge 202 Jourdanton youth achieves all A’s
Congratulations to Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Club member Angel Valdez! Angel was recognized for all A’s and other academic achievements all school year long in seventh grade at Pleasanton Junior High School. He received the Superintendent’s Award — a gold medal.
Lodge 154, Fort Worth Youth Club Honors Mothers with Lunch
Lodge 154, Fort Worth Youth Club hosted its annual lodge Mother’s Day Lunch recently. This year’s lunch was held at the home of member Patti and CL Gage in Decatur, Texas. After a potluck meal, the youth club handed out Mother’s Day cards that youth made at the Easter picnic. Door prizes were awarded to the winning moms. Even though the weather turned cooler, a fun afternoon was had by all! Members, families, and guests fished, played cards and dominoes, and relaxed while youth members played various games inside and outside.
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Podpora Wednesday, June 2, 2010
BENEVOLENCE
ROČNÍK 98 CISLO 22
Cz ech
Phrasebook
Czech is a Slavic language, closely related to Slovak and Polish. Spoken by over 10 million people as a first language and at least 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. Transportation car auto (OW-toh) taxi taxík (TAH-kseek)
bus autobus (OW-toh-boos)
van dodávka (DOH-daav-kah)
carriage/wagon vagón (VAH-gohhn) truck kamion (KAH-myohn)
train vlak (vlahk)
trolley trolejbus (TROH-lay-boos)
Lidskost
Česká
HUMANITY
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Slovanská Podporující Jednota Státu Texas
Uředni orgán SPJST Založené roku 1897
tram tramvaj (TRAHM-vai)
bicycle bicykl (BIH-tsykl)
airline letecká splečnost (LEH-tehts-kaa spoh-lech-nost)
subway metro (MEH-troh)
airplane letadlo (LEH-tahd-loh)
helicopter helikoptéra (HEH-lee-kohp-tehh-rah) boat loď (lohj)
ship loď (lohdj)
ferry trajekt (TRAI-ehkt)
motorcycle motocykl (MOH-toh-tsykl)
Could I rent a car/bicycle/boat/van? Mohl bych půjčit auto/bicykl/loď/nákladní vůz? (mohl bihkh POOY-chiht OWtoh/BIH-tsykl/lohj/NAA-klahd-nee vooz?)
How much is the ferry/tram/trolley? Kolik stojí jízda v trajektu/tramvaji/trolejbusu? (KOH-lihk stoyeeh yeezdah v TRAIehktoo/TRAHM-vaii/TROH-layboosuh?) —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.
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 any student 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—
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“Legends” camp at Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center
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 grade through the sixth grade. 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, the children will be making their own puppets, a theater, and developing a play to share with their parents on Friday evening. Puppets have been a part of the 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 12 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. To register for “Legends” summer camp at CHMGC, send child’s name, age, grade, tee-shirt size, complete address, parent’s name, and home, work and cell phone numbers along with a deposit of $25 (due by June 1) to: Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center PO Box 434 Temple, Texas 76503
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The remainder of camp cost ($50) is payable on June 14. A signed permission form will also need to be completed by the parent/guardian listing the child’s physician’s name and phone number. For more information or for a registration form, please call Sandi (254) 899-2935. —SPJST—
CHMGC seeks qualified applicants to serve on board
The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple, Texas, is seeking interested and qualified individuals to submit their names and qualifications for consideration to fill six at-large openings on its Board of Directors. Jesse Pospisil of Lodge 29, Taylor (District Two) and Fred Buri of Lodge 88, Houston (District Five) have opted not to seek reelection and will be completing their service to the museum board at the July board meeting in Temple, Texas. Brother Pospisil has also been serving as the museum’s treasurer. The other four positions are newly-created positions to bring additional depth to the board. Board members are no longer elected in the spring. They are now appointed by the existing museum board. Expertise in the areas of fundraising, museum or business manage-
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ment, finance and accounting, education and/or Czech heritage and Czech studies are desirable. Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center directors are responsible for setting the policy of the museum, monitoring the organization’s progress, advocating for the organization, and fulfilling other board responsibilities. To fully meet these objectives, board members are expected to actively participate in the regular meeting, planning and fundraising processes of the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. The board meets quarterly and on an as needed basis in the museum’s recently renovated and historic building at the corner of North Third and French Streets in Temple. The next meeting will be on Monday, July 12 and all interested applicants for the two board positions are invited to attend all or part of the meeting which begins at 9 a.m. “Serving as a director represents a tremendous opportunity to help the organization advance its mission,” says CHM President Jerry Milan. “The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center is dedicated to fostering
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educational, cultural, and genealogical opportunities. It accomplishes this by providing genealogical research materials, sponsoring educational programs, and collecting, researching, preserving artifacts and manuscripts.” “Many of the qualities that make board members great are acquired over time, through training and experience,” says Brother Milan. “Even so, don’t discredit your potential worth as a museum board member, even though you may never have served in such a capacity.” As you consider serving the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center board, think about whether these characteristics describe you: • You believe that the preservation of Czech heritage is important. • You are committed to getting others involved. • You have the ability to make decisions. • You’re willing to devote time and energy to your new position.
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• You can accept the will of the majority. • You communicate well with others.
If you answered “yes” to a majority of these questions and are interested in being considered for a director’s position with the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, please feel free contact Board President Jerry Milan at (817) 2865861 or via email at jerrysokol@aol.com or by mail at 6208 Lakeside Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76135. —SPJST—
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LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE Note: Youth club meeting day has been changed: the youth club will now meet on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Adult lodge meetings are the second Monday of even-numbered months February, April, June, August, October, and December at 6:30 p.m. Potluck served after meetings. All are welcome! The youth club meets on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. The Christmas party is on the first Sunday of December. For hall rental information, call (979) 966-3795.
LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.
LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at the PointBank Community Center, 739 E. Liberty Street, Pilot Point, Texas 76258. The Community Center is on the same parking lot as PointBank. For directions or information about meetings, Brian Heitzman (940) 686-4429 or Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, 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 Friday, June 25—Annual meeting: Malone Co-op Saturday, June 26—Girard family reunion Sunday, June 27—Filer/Pustejovsky reunion Friday, July 2—Social night, 6 p.m. Sunday, July 4—Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m.
Lodge hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West, Texas - three miles east of West off FM 2114. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, call George Straten (254) 826-5863.
LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 503 Park Drive, Weimar, Texas 78962.
LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.
LODGE 13, DIME BOX Adult lodge monthly meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at the lodge hall at 7 p.m. Youth club meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Please join us!
LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge hall: 600 State Highway 36 and 190, Buckholts, Texas. Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 5 p.m. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded. Call (254) 593-2222 to schedule a family reunion, wedding reception, baptism or celebration, quinceanera or graduation party.
LODGE 17, NEW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.
LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, June 13—Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person
Lodge hall: 702 Highway 95 North, Elgin. Adult lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.;
youth club meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534. For band 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 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 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 Saturday, June 19—Carver Alumni banquet Saturday, June 26—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, June 2—Senior Citizens dominoes from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor with covered dish meal following. Friday, June 4—Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 6—Taylor SPJST Youth Club will hold their monthly meeting beginning at 1 p.m. Any youth entering kindergarten through high school senior are eligible to attend. For information, contact Cristy Girod (512) 468-1347. Wednesday, June 9—SPJST Lodge 29,Taylor members will hold their monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal following the meeting. Live music by the Bobby Jay Five band, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 11—Texas Pioneers, 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, June 17—Bunco games for men and women at Taylor SPJST Hall. Covered dish meal at 6:30 p.m. Bunco played from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 18—The Lawmen, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 23—Live music by the Bobby Jay Five Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Friday, June 25—Edward Kopeckyʼs Czech Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make oldfashioned hamburgers from 6 to 9 p.m.
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.
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, Fatherʼs Day, Grandparents Day, Anniversaries, etc. and especially for the regular customers who buy hamburgers each Friday. 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, June 12—Smokin Gun
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 Sunday, June 6—Annual Picnic: See letter in Lodge Letter Section for details. Saturday, June 12—Private Saturday, June 19—Open Saturday, June 26—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, June 5—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per 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 Saturday, June 12—Knights of Dixie Orchestra, big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, June 19—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $8 per person
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Lodge hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston, Texas (the Heights). For reservations, call (713) 8695767. Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., unless otherwise notified. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001.
LODGE 89, ROSEBUD For meeting time, date, and location, contact Secretary Patsy Baker (254) 985-2457.
LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are held every three months. The time, date, and location of meetings will be posted in the Vestnik. LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, June 6—Randy and the 92nd Road House Band, country/western, 3 to 7 p.m.
Lodge hall: 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas. Lodge 92 membership meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Youth club meets on the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Family Night—first and third Tuesdays. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month. Randy and the 92nd Road House Band will be playing every first Sunday and most third Friday nights. The other Friday nights will continue to be live ballroom type music. Dressy casual. Listen to KNON 89.3 FM on Sunday at 2 p.m. for up-to-date announcements. Tune in to KAAM 770 AM for some easy listening music. To reserve for large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or other special events, call early (817) 624-1361/Joyce. Visit www.nationalhallspjst92.org.
LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at Polakʼs between Karnes City and Kenedy. Contact E.R. Prasek for information (830) 780-5166.
LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m.
LODGE 97, PLACEDO Adult lodge meetings are held in March, June, September, and December. Youth club meetings are the first Sunday of every month at Casa Ole in Victoria Mall at 3 p.m., excluding months where they are quarterly adult lodge meetings. To verify the meeting, call Youth Leader Bernadette Bellanger (361) 578-4253.
LODGE 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Grange, 7:30 p.m.
LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted.
LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN Lodge meetings are held quarterly.
LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 130, DALLAS For monthly meeting time and location, please contact lodge secretary Stanley Vrla (214) 826-2670; or lodge president John Vrla (214) 906-3385; or email jvrla@cebridge.net.
LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio, Texas. LODGE 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
LODGE 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Danbury City Hall. For information, call (979) 922-1279 or (979) 922-1553.
LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, located at 917 North Circle in Sealy.
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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 Sunday, June 6—Annual meeting/picnic at Motlʼs farm, 1 p.m. See more information and directions in Lodge Letters section. Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time.
LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call (281) 422-9611; or (281) 573-1612.
LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are held on the second Sunday of every other month at 1 p.m. LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in January, April, July, and October at 12 noon at Wall Volunteer Fire Department Hall or as announced.
LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m.
LODGE 169, BRENHAM Lodge meetings are held the fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, and October at 7 p.m. The first Sunday of December will be the Christmas dinner and officer elections. The meetings will be held at Bilskiʼs Camphouse, 2577 Old Chappell Hill Road, Brenham, Texas. For information, contact President Annette Bilski (979) 830-3930; Vice President/FAC Stephen Bliznak (979) 836-9875; Secretary/Treasurer Glenda Weyand (979) 451-3231; or Reporter Leroy Kamas (979) 836-8179.
LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, June 5—Silver Wings Saturday, July 3—Country Now and Then
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) 275-8142 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 Community Center except the meal/meetings in March, June, September, December which will be at 1 p.m. The youth club meets the same day. Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton, Texas 78026.
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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 Sunday, June 6—Youth club meeting/social, 2 to 5 p.m. at sprinkler park at West Temple Community Park, Montpark Road off FM 2305 behind the fire/police stations. Hot dogs, door prizes, watermelon, fun! Bring your family and friends. Call (254) 624-0050 to RSVP or for more information. Monday, June 7—Lodge meeting/meal, 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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100 Percent SPJST Families
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info@spjst.org We are proud of our loyal members who have been part of SPJST for many generations. We are seeking to recognize 100 Percent SPJST Families with photos to be published in the Vestnik. Everyone in the photo must be an SPJST member. Families will be categorized as: One Generation - Just Starting Two Generations - Moving on Up Three Generations - Making the Leap Four Generations - Reaching New Heights Five Generations - The Ultimate Goal All five generation families will be published on the front page in future Vestnik issues. Mail your photo with names of individuals and lodge number(s) to: SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503-0100 Or email photo and names to melaniez@vvm.com Individuals must be living at time of submission.
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