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S P J S T Benevolence
Let the Eagle Fly
H E R A L D
Humanity
ISSN —07458800
Brotherhood
June 23, 2010
By Amanda Hoggard of Lodge 202, Jourdanton 2010 Grand Prize Winner SPJST Flag Day Essay Contest
American spirit lives everywhere. ent know no national boundaries. The best part about America is its Americans answer the call, great or freedom. Freedom of speech, reli- small, around the world. When natugion, and the right to vote for all cit- ral disasters strike, Americans reizens are just a few of the rights that spond sending supplies, doctors, define our spirit. There are many guards, and other volunteers. Simple Americans protecting and defending donations, one person at a time, can t h e s e have asfreedoms tounding including affects the milijust as a tary, posingle licemen, pebble firemen, c a n and othcause ers. They ripples risk their reaching lives to the far protect shores. o u r The Amerieagle is a can spirit fitting and way emblem Amanda Hoggard with her mother Sandra of life. of our Hoggard and grandmother Bettie House. T h e i r country. love of It flies their country gives them the courage high and is praised for its beautiful to face many dangers - even death. dance with the wind. From the averWhile defending our homeland, peo- age citizens to the defenders, Ameriple are hurt, lives are lost, families can spirit is all around. You can find are changed forever, but Americans it through the battlefields around the are thankful. I feel proud when I see world, to hands over hearts in every soldiers returning home, greeted by American school. The best feeling is their families. when you see the flag raised slowly Every day citizens around our with everyone saluting and reciting country show their American pride the Pledge of Allegiance, or singing by working together, each contribut- the national anthem. Like the flag ing in their own way to achieve the and the eagle, the American spirit goals of helping neighborhoods and rises to be carried by the wind around communities of all sizes. Their gifts the world. of funding, their time, and their tal—SPJST—
Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Readers Write ......................................7 Lodge Section......................................7 Reunions ............................................16 In Memoriam ......................................21
Lodge 88, Houston Celebrates 100 Years
SPJST Lodge 88, Houston’s Choral Group performs at the lodge’s 100th Anniversary Celebration held Sunday, June 6, 2010. More photos on pages 18 to 20.
Capps makes the Cut
Former District Two Queen Dawn Capps, a Tarleton State University graduate and granddaughter of Bertha Capps, received her TCLEOSE certification and is now employed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as a park police officer at Lake Tawakoni State Park. Pictured, Dawn’s father Frank Capps pins her badge on her during a graduation ceremony. The four-foot nine-inch police officer was also presented with her service weapon — a .40 caliber Glock. Dawn and her family are members of Lodge 87, Temple.
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Youth Section ....................................22 Youth Merit Points Update................24 Youth Clubsʼ Quarterly Report.........26 Czech Culture ....................................27 Advertisements .................................29 Lodge Calendar .................................30
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Scenes from District Six Spring Meeting
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Lodge 54 West celebrates longtime members
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Lodge 1 Fayetteville Youth Club members clean hall grounds
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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
STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICTS ONE/FIVE SPJST Home Office (800) 727-7578 DISTRICT TWO Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 231-7722 email: hadixon2003@yahoo.com DISTRICT THREE Philip McBee, FICF, CFFM (325) 784-9800 • Mobile: (325) 647-1949 email: philipmcbee@aol.com DISTRICT FOUR Bobby 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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Best Wishes, SPJST Youth! Many dedicated SPJST youth club members around the state are
preparing various arts and craft projects, individual and group talents, and royalty speech presentations for this summer’s district youth achievement days. District YADs kick off this Sunday in Arlington (District Three), Houston (District Five), and Floresville (District Seven). For complete YAD details, call the respective District Youth Counselor listed on the left. Your support at these events will help these young participants build confidence.
Member Services Directory Next week’s June 30 Vestnik will be a special issue. It will be the 2010 SPJST Member Services Directory and will feature many members’ businesses that submitted cards to us. The directory will also list SPJST lodge and sales agent information. Thanks to everyone who assisted us with a submission to this directory. The next regular Vestnik will be published Wednesday, July 7. Why We Celebrate July 4th July 4th is the day Americans celebrate the nation’s independence from Great Britain. That might surprise Thomas Jefferson, principal author of the Declaration of Independence. The Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence from Great Britain on July 2, 1776. Jefferson wrote to his wife, Abigail, the next day: “The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival.”
But the Continental Congress didn’t approve Jefferson’s declaration until July 4, leading to the popular association of the Fourth of July with the official date of independence. By the way, the Declaration of Independence wasn’t signed by most Congressional delegates until August 2, 1776.
Patriotic Floats SPJST’s two parade floats are donning their patriotic regalia in preparation for Saturday, July 3 parades in Arlington and Belton. If you will be in either of these areas on July 3, please attend these awesome parades. The 2009-2010 SPJST State Royalty will also ride in the Belton parade for the final appearance of their reigns. Happy Fourth of July, Vestnik readers!
Missed Connections A business traveler got on a train in Chicago. He told the conductor, “I have to get off this train in Dayton but I’m afraid I’ll fall asleep and miss my stop. Here’s 10 dollars—please be sure to wake me up when we get to Dayton.” The conductor smiled and accepted the money. A few hours later the businessman woke up and looked out the window to see a sign that said, “Columbus— Next Stop.” Realizing he’d missed his stop, he called the conductor and started yelling: “I told you to wake me up! Why did you let me miss my stop?” A few rows away a woman asked her husband, “What’s that man yelling about?” “I don’t know,” the husband replied, “but he’s almost as mad as that guy they put off the train in Dayton.” —SPJST—
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SPJST INTEREST RATES
SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates
Mortgage rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 727-7578.
Commercial Property 6.50% for 1 to 10 years 6.75% for 11 to 15 years Universal Life
Home or Farm Mortgages Universal Life 4.75% for Annualized* 75% Owner Residence Property
5.00% for 1 to 15 years 5.50% for 16 to 20 years 6.00% for 21 to 30 years Farm Property
5.50% for 1 to 10 years 6.00% for 11 to 20 years 85% Owner Residence Property
7.00% for 1 to 30 years
Annuities
Annuity I 5.00% for Annualized*
Annuity II 4.00% for Annualized*
Annuity III 4.00% for Annualized*
Annuity IV 4.00% for Annualized* * Rates effective 05/01/10 through 7/31/10.
Five-Year Annuity
When purchased, current interest rates are guaranteed for 5 years.
Band 1—$10,000 to $24,999 Current Rate: 3.95% Band 2—$25,000 to $49,999 Current Rate: 4.10% Band 3—$50,000 and up Current Rate: 4.20%
Family Fun and Important Dates
June 24
June 26
June 27 June 27 June 27 June 30
July 3 July 3 July 5 July 9-11
July 10 July 11 July 16-18 July 16
July 17 July 17 July 17 July 18 July 18 July 18 July 20-22
July 23-25
July 30 Aug. 1 August 4 Aug. 13-15
August 15 August 28 Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 12
October 14
Lodge 80, Holland Youth Club Bake Sale (2) at Bingo Night 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) Lodge 191, Lufkin Anniversary Dance (5) 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) SPJST End-of-Summer Getaway Holiday Inn - Emerald Beach, Corpus Christi (7) Lodge 49, Rowena hosts Czech Heritage Meeting (4) Lodge 84, Dallas Princess Ball (3) SPJST Float • Westfest Parade, West (3) Lodge 48, Beyersville Fundraiser (2) Lodge 49, Rowena Grandparentsʼ Day/ Ice Cream Social (4) SPJST Float • Austin County Fair Parade, Bellville (1)
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NFCA Honors “Fraternalist-in-Action” for Volunteerism
Lodge 202, Jourdanton Member Regina House named Fraternal MVP
The National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) is proud to recognize Regina House—a member of SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton—as a Fraternal MVP (Most Valuable Participant) for the week of June 14, 2010. Fraternal MVPs are “Fraternalists-in-Action” who volunteer their time and energy to strengthen their communities through participation in local lodge activities and other charitable endeavors. “The NFCA wishes to salute those individuals as true fraternalists,” said NFCA Chair of the Board Teresa J. Rasmussen. “As a Fraternal MVP, Regina House embodies the heart of fraternalism through her hard work, dedication and generosity.” Regina has been a member of SPJST for seven years, serving her lodge as youth leader, assisting youth members with projects, recording points for the State Youth Director, planning meetings and events, providing refreshments, chaperoning children at state and district activities, and providing transportation to camp. She competed in various contests at district meetings and participated in activities at the SPJST End-of-Summer Getaway in Corpus Christi. Regina helped plan and coordinate District Seven Youth Achievement Day, securing judges and providing items for the concession stand. She organized the lodge’s JOIN HANDS DAY and Make A Difference Day activities. She collected canned drink tabs to benefit Temple’s Ronald McDonald House, as well as eyeglasses for the eyeglass collection effort. Regina participated in the Jourdanton Independent School District’s projects, collecting “Gifts for Soldiers” and Box Tops for Education to benefit the elementary library. She was a part of the group that pursued the reinstatement of the Bluebonnet Reading program. Regina also assisted with teacher training in the use of Promethean technology in classrooms. She assisted with the Fall Festival and participated in the Veteran’s Day program and the Educator’s Cartel to benefit students in selling animals at the livestock show auction. She assisted with Valentine’s Day, the end-of-year,
and Christmas parties at school and helped facilitate the support meeting for parents of TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) re-tests. Regina served Saint Andrews Catholic Church as a lector at mass and for First Communion Mass. She taught CCD class, attended Catechist training classes, coordinated the cake room for the annual church picnic, assisted with the annual turkey dinner, and helped readers for the Christmas play. She assisted at the Christmas recital, “Stuff the Bus” school supplies drive, and CASA of South Texas Christmas Shoe Box project. She supported fundraisers for Jourdanton FFA, Atascosa County Livestock Show, Walk for the Cure, Girl Scouts of America, and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Fraternal MVPs are part of the NFCA’s Fraternalists-inAction program, which recognizes individuals whose unique stories best represent 21st Century fraternalism. These fraternalists demonstrate exceptional compassion and vision through their volunteer activities.
About the NFCA The 124-year-old NFCA unites 68 not-for-profit fraternal benefit societies operating in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. The association represents 9.3 million fraternalists in 37,000 local chapters, making it one of America’s largest member-volunteer networks. Fraternal benefit societies provide their members with leadership, social, educational, spiritual, patriotic, scholarship, financial and volunteer-service opportunities. Combined, the NFCA’s member-societies maintain more than $353 billion of life insurancein-force and, in 2008 alone, contributed almost $424 million to charitable and fraternal programs, and volunteered nearly 94 million hours for community-service projects. These statistics demonstrate the commitment that fraternals make to those in need and exemplify the true meaning of the NFCA signature phrase: Joining Hands to Touch Lives. For more information, visit the NFCA’s Web site at www.nfcanet.org. —SPJST—
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Scenes from District Six Spring Meeting
Sunday, April 25, 2010 • American Legion Hall in Hallettsville, Texas
LEFT PHOTO: 2010 District Six officers are, front, left to right, First Vice President Annie Vahalik (4), President Joe Siptak (4), Secretary Wanda Dorotik (30), and Treasurer Anton Kelner (28). Back, second from left to right, Second Vice President Helen Zabransky (4), District Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela (30), and Assistant DYC Susan Siptak (4). Also pictured are District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom, back, far left, and Supreme
Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, back, far right. CENTER PHOTO: District Six Local Lodge Fraternalists of the Year are Mary Tijerina (32), left, Anton Kelner (28), and Carmen Kocurek (40). Not pictured is Tommy Drapela (30). RIGHT PHOTO: State Field Representative Karen Kaspar, left, presents the Heritage ‘09 Recruiter Drawing award to Shirley Kalmus (4).
District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom presented Heritage ‘09 local lodge incentive awards to several lodges. LEFT PHOTO: Jerry Gensler, left, accepts the Platinum Award for Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. CENTER
PHOTO: Wanda Dorotik accepts the Gold Award for Lodge 30, Taiton. RIGHT PHOTO: Mary Monclova, left, and Mary Tijerina are presented the Gold Award for Lodge 32, Victoria.
LEFT PHOTO: Sylvia Bluhm is presented the Silver Award for Lodge 97, Placedo. RIGHT PHOTO: Joe Siptak receives the First Step Award for Lodge 4, Hallettsville.
BELOW LEFT PHOTO: 2009-2010 District Six Queen Jessica Fucik (30) and Duchess Myranda Zielonka (148) are introduced. CENTER PHOTO: State Field Representative Karen Kaspar, left, visits with Director Ahlstrom and wife Kathy Ahlstrom (32). RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right are DYC Lisa Bubela, Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, and District Six Queen Jessica Fucik.
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Scenes from District Six Spring Meeting
Sunday, April 25, 2010 • American Legion Hall in Hallettsville, Texas
LEFT PHOTO: District Six youth leaders and assistants are recognized. They are, left to right, DYC Lisa Bubela (30), Shirley Kalmus (4), Susan Siptak (4), Mary Monclova (32), Mary Tijerina (32), Ardis Bacak (40), Melissa Zielonka (148), and Chris Zielonka (148). CENTER PHOTO:
DYC Lisa Bubela presented Heritage ‘09 youth club awards. Shirley Kalmus, right, receives Lodge 4, Hallettsville Youth Club’s award. RIGHT PHOTO: Queen Jessica Fucik accepts the award for Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club.
LEFT PHOTO: Mary Monclova, right, receives Lodge 32, Victoria Youth Club’s award. CENTER PHOTO: Ardis Bacak, right, accepts the award
for Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club. RIGHT PHOTO: Melissa Zielonka is presented Lodge 148, El Maton Youth Club’s award.
LEFT PHOTO: District Six Treasurer Anton Kelner presents a $1,000 donation to the District Six Cemetery Fund. David Bucek (151) accepts the check.
RIGHT PHOTO: District Six also donated to the Fort Hood memorial garden project. Pictured are, left to right, David Bucek and Charles Bucek (151), Anton Kelner (28), Annie Vahalik and Joe Siptak (4), and Wanda Dorotik and Lisa Bubela (30).
LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to kraslice Easter egg decorating contest winners, left to right, ages 6 to 8 - Blake Zielonka (148); ages 9 to 11 - Marina Rivas (32); and ages 12 to 14 - Daisy Enriquez (40). Not pictured is
ages 15 to high school senior - Vincent Lutringer (30). CENTER PHOTO: Charlotte Bucek (151) and S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Director Charles Bucek (151). RIGHT PHOTO: Joe Nezval (28), left, and Leo Jares (8).
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Scenes from SPJST Flag Day Ceremony at Veterans Home
Monday, June 14, 2010 • William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple, Texas
LEFT PHOTO: Members of 553rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, under Lt. Col. Matt Melvin, Commanding Officer, post the colors. CENTER PHOTO: Saluting the flag. RIGHT PHOTO: Attendees gather
for the flag ceremony outside of the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple on Flag Day—Monday morning, June 14 at 10 a.m.
ABOVE LEFT PHOTO: SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek welcomes attendees. PHOTO 2: Brigadier General (Retired) Ron White delivers the Flag Day Message. He is the program director for Texas Veterans Homes Division of the Texas Veterans Land Board. PHOTO 3: Lodge 47, Seaton member Ruth Hanusch sings the National Anthem. PHOTO 4: Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez, right, serves a kolache to Levi Libhart. RIGHT PHOTO: Texas Veterans Land Board Onsite Representative Donna Huffman serves kolaches to veterans.
LEFT PHOTO: City of Temple Mayor Bill Jones, III of Lodge 177, Academy congratulates Flag Day Essay Contest winner 11-year-old Amanda Hoggard of Lodge 202, Jourdanton. RIGHT PHOTO: Brigadier General (Retired) Ron White and wife Gloria, who is RN Unit Manager at the Veterans Home.
LEFT PHOTO: Donna Huffman accepts the Flag Day Proclamation from Mayor Jones. CENTER PHOTO: Left to right are Gene Engbrock of SPJST Lodge 87, Temple; Lt. Col. Matt Melvin, 553rd CSSB Commander; and
Commander Charles Cooper of Lake Belton VFW Post 10377. RIGHT PHOTO: District Two Director Bobby Wuensche, center, wife Ruth Ann and grandson Trevor visit with veterans following the Flag Day ceremony.
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Readers Write
Member expresses thanks
Dear SPJST, I am honored to be one of the recipients of an SPJST scholarship. I will begin my undergraduate classes at the University of Texas at San Antonio in the fall, and this scholarship will be used for tuition. I am planning to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. The financial assistance you provided will be of great help to me in paying my educational expenses. Thank you again for your generosity and support. A very special thank you to Mike Ahlstrom, District Six Director, who came to Yorktown High School to present me with my scholarship. Your support is appreciated. Sincerely, Robert Knobles Lodge 10, Shiner —SPJST—
SPJST Lodge Se ct ion
Lodge 6 Cottonwood supports community groups
President Milton Peterson called the meeting to order on Sunday, June 6, 2010. The youth club recited the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST motto. A moment of silence was observed for the deceased of the lodge. Sister Georgie Soukup reported 24 members present. The youth presented fathers with a gift for Father’s Day. Sister Barbara Hykel read the minutes from the last meeting and read all correspondence she received. Sister Peggy Dobecka gave her treasurer’s report and youth report.
Member conveys gratitude
Dear SPJST, I would like to thank you very much for giving me this scholarship so that I may further my education even farther. Thanks to you, I can fulfill my education dream and learn to be a video game programmer so I am very excited to start college in the fall. Again, thank you very much for your help. Sincerely, Bryan Spears Lodge 172, Pasadena —SPJST—
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
YAD will be the 27th of June in Arlington. The youth will have bingo at the picnic. Sister Evelyn Stuckley gave her FAC report. Lifetime Achiever awards were presented to Joe and Dorothy Dvorsky, Joe Krizan, and Richard Soukup. The 2009 SPJST Lodge 6 Charitable Contributions and 2009 SPJST Lodge 6, Inc. Charitable Contributions were presented. 2009 SPJST Lodge 6 Charitable Contributions SPJST Scholarship Fund—$100 Phone Cards for our Soldiers in Iraq—$100 Family Abuse Center—$100 SPJST Czech Heritage Museum—$100
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Lodge 1, Fayetteville Recognizes, Celebrates Lifetime Achievers
Mrs. Ruth Martinek, left, and Mrs. Irene Polansky are the 2010 recipients of the SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville Lifetime Achiever award. On behalf of the officers and members of Lodge 1, we would like to congratulate you for receiving this honor and for your many years of service to our organization. In addition, Mrs. Irene served as secretary of Lodge 1 for more than 20 years. Thank you both for all you have contributed to Lodge 1. We thank you, most of all, for your friendship. God bless you both! —Submitted by Sharon Fritsch, President
Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, La Grange—$100 H.O.T. Therapeutic Riding Center, West—$100 West Sokol—$100 American Cancer Society, Waco—$75 Multiple Sclerosis Society—$50 2009 Homecoming Queen Pageant (Anna Dulock)—$50 Elm Mott VFD; Leroy VFD; Robinson VFD; Chalk Bluff VFD; Malone VFD; Penelope VFD; Abbott VFD — $40 each Total: $1,180 ∞∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞
2009 SPJST Lodge 6, Inc. Charitable Contributions West Volunteer Ambulance Service—$200 West VFD—$200 West League Booster Club—$100 Rural Hill EMS—$100 ARC of McLennan County—$100 West Senior Center—$100 Chemical Free After-Prom Party (West) 2009—$100 Total: $900 Miscellaneous Donations
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Birthdays for June were Don Urbanovsky, Courtney Halbert, Ashley
Halbert, and Dorothy Kucera. Progressive door prize winner for $1 was Barbara Ann Sembera. Since she was not present, next time, the drawing will be for $2. Attendance door prize winners were Mary Neckar, Joe Dvorsky, and Don Urbanovsky.
Next Meeting—July 2 The next meeting will be on Friday, July 2 with a social and meal at 6 p.m. followed by a meeting at 7:30 p.m. The meal was provided by the ladies for Father’s Day. Everyone mark your calendars for Lodge 6 picnic on July 18. Dorothy Kucera, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 6 Cottonwood changes July, August meetings
Dear Members, Due to bookings on our regular meeting dates in July and August, we are changing our meetings. The next meeting will be Friday, July 2 in conjunction with our first monthly social. The social begins at 6 p.m., and the meeting follows at 7:30 p.m.
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The August meeting will be Friday, the 6th, in conjunction with our first monthly social at 6 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Please mark these dates on your calendar, and plan to attend both socials and meetings. Fraternally, Milton Peterson, President —SPJST—
Lodge 6 Cottonwood plans annual picnic
SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood is planning its 113th annual picnic on Sunday, July 18, 2010, at the lodge hall, located three miles east of West, Texas, just south of FM Road 2114. A delicious fried chicken and sausage meal with all the trimmings will be served beginning at 11 a.m. Take-out and large plates will be $7, and small plates will be $5. Take-out plates will be sold behind the hall. Games and an auction start at 12:30 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Mark your calendars now! Fraternally, Milton Peterson, President —SPJST—
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Lodge 9, Snook plans August 29 turkey shoot
Donnie Hejl called the June 2, 2010, meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Hayden Kovar led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Ann Schoeneman read the minutes of the last meeting, and they stood approved as read. David Kovar gave the hall manager’s report. Donnie Victorick gave the treasurer’s report. Marie Shelfer gave the youth club report. Present were 47 youth, three guests, and 15 adults. We voted to reimburse the National Honor Society for the use of the hall for its fundraiser that they had at the hall in April. We will have a turkey shoot at Gunsmoke on August 29. We are getting bids on leveling the hall. Next Meeting—July 7 The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. James Schoeneman Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 15 Buckholts to restore hall
President Douglas Williams called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. He asked one of our visitors Adeline Ko-
Congr at ul at ions , S PJ ST S ch ol ar sh ip Re ci pi ent !
Robert Knobles Lodge 10, Shiner
Robert Knobles of Lodge 10, Shiner was presented an SPJST Scholarship by District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom at Yorktown High School.
hutek to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence in memory of our departed members. All officers were present. We had such a nice group to attend — 16 members and 11 guests— 27 in all. Among the guests were State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Chester Jenke and his wife Colleen. We were delighted to have them and appreciated them meeting with us so much. The secretary and treasurer gave their reports, and the reports were approved as read. Contributions Appreciated In old business, President Williams stated that things were picking up on the restoration project, grants are being applied for, and bids are still coming in. Steph McDougal, Historic Preservation Consultant, and a group from the SPJST Home Office will be meeting with us on July 20 to discuss
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and promote our endeavors. If anyone wishes to contribute, an account has been set up at Buckholts State Bank. Brother Chester Jenke spoke to us. He brought us up to date on the Fort Hood memorial project. It was voted on to locate it in the city of Killeen in the area of the convention center rather than on Fort Hood itself as everyone will be free to visit it. A sizable fund has already been given and pledges have been made. The groundbreaking has been set for November 5 which will be a year since the actual shooting took place. He reminded everyone of the end-of-summer getaway in Corpus Christi on August 13 to 15. He said rooms are going fast so get your reservations in now. A fun time is being planned. He also spoke on SPJST Cooper Farm. He was well pleased with the work that has been accomplished. He said it has a lot to offer. Vice President Scott Brandon reminded us of Father’s Day coming up
Donnie Victorick inducted into Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame In addition, his track teams won Donnie Victorick, who serves as SPJST District One Director and three consecutive state titles in 1980, Supreme Lodge Chairman, was re- 1981, and 1982. cently inducted into the Texas High Victorick coached the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame. The School Coaches Association South event took place in All Star team in San Antonio in 1982, and he also conjunction with served as the All the Texas BasketStar Selection ball Coaches AssoCommittee Chairciation Clinic and man in 1985. He All Star Games on was named the May 22. Fab-Knit BasketVictorick was ball Coach of the coach and athletic Year in 1980. In director at Snook 1981, he was honHigh School where ored as the Brazos his teams won five Valley Basketball consecutive state Coach of the Year basketball champiand also the Texas onships from 1980 Association of Basto 1984. In 1985, ketball Coaches his team was deCoach of the Year feated in the state that same year. He semi-finals. DurDonnie Victorick was also named as ing his tenure as the Texas Sportscoach, his teams compiled a record of 363 wins and 88 losses over a 12-year writers Association Track Coach of the Year in 1980 and 1982. period. Victorick has served as SPJST Victorick’s teams made 10 reDistrict One Director since July 1998. gional tournament appearances and He truly loves serving SPJST and won 10 district championships. His teams made six final four appear- looks forward to the years to come. ances in Austin, and his teams were He is a member of SPJST Lodge 9, recently recognized at the State Bas- Snook and has been a lifelong memketball Tournament honoring their ber of SPJST. 25th year after their championships. —SPJST—
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this weekend and gave us some history on the event which was interesting. Joe Kopriva made the motion that we adjourn, seconded by Frank Tomascik. Motion carried. After numerous door prizes were drawn, a delicious meal was served.
Lodge 30, Taiton gives to District Six Cemetery Organization
On behalf of Lodge 30, Taiton officers and membership, Karen Kaspar presents a donation to Johnnie Hoffman of the District Six Cemetery Organization. Johnnie is secretary/treasurer of the cemetery organization.
Next Meeting—July 12 The next meeting will be on July 12. I hope that you will be there. Fraternally, Dorothy Tomascik, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis reports on June meeting
Following a spaghetti meal at 6:30 p.m., SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis’ meeting was called to order by President Victor Trojacek. SPJST State Duke Brandon Droste led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance. On the sick list are Dorothy M. Kudrna and Viola Dlabaj. New member is Don Wesley, Jr., written by sales agent Linda Jurik. Sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Raymond Trojacek. Next Meeting—July 8 The net meeting will be Thursday, July 8 at 6 p.m. The youth club will do their “show and tell” for the members. Congratulations to Jordan Hunter on receiving a 2010 SPJST Technical Scholarship. We are proud of you! Margaret Krajca —SPJST—
Lodge 48 Beyersville reports on June meeting
A meal of enchiladas served by Joe Srnensky, Sidney Srnensky, and Sidney’s son and daughter was enjoyed by all on Monday, June 14, 2010. There were many good desserts which were brought by lodge members. Robert Leshikar called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes from the May meeting were read and approved. Bonnie Urbanek gave the financial report. Bonnie Wolf gave the hall manager’s report stating that we had 11 events in May and have 10 events scheduled for June. There were 16 attendees for Bunco.
Lodge 26, Skidmore gives to Volunteer Fire Department
Lodge 26, Skidmore Interim President Edwin Wallek, Jr., right, presents a $100 check to Skidmore VFD Chief Ricky Bohac as a token of appreciation for allowing the lodge use of the fire house for meetings. The check is in memory of Mary Denkeler who was president of Lodge 26 for many years. The lodge thanks District Seven Director Bob Bayer for making the funds available.
Larry Beran gave the FAC report reminding everyone about the summer getaway. The Property Management Committee report was given by Bobby Wuensche. A bid was accepted for the
first phase of improvements which is the slab, and work will start soon after some of the existing structures are removed. Other improvements will be to install new tile in the area which is currently tiled; a rock ledge added to the existing addition which is east of the kitchen; and complete the installation of the lighted sign. Bobby Wuensche and Robert Leshikar reported a concern that excessive energy charges are being billed at a commercial rate for power with a delivery charge. They will follow-up by negotiating with the current provider and if necessary, making a change in providers. The annual fundraiser, held in September, was discussed and an agreement was reached selecting the items for prizes and approving the monies needed for these items. Linda Wuensche read the correspondence received which was thank you notes from SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor and Relay for Life for our contributions to these organizations. Also, a note of appreciation was received from Mary Srnensky for an auction
Dennis and Rose Jupe celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Dennis and Rose Jupe of LaVernia and formerly of Temple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at LaVernia Chamber of Commerce Hall on Saturday, May 22, 2010. The reception, dinner, and dance were hosted by their children and grandchildren. Dennis married Rose Riedel on May 14, 1960, at St. B e n e d i c t ’s Catholic Church in San Antonio. The couple has four children Mike and Michele (Jupe) Ploch of LaVernia, Mark and Tina Jupe of St. Hedwig, Ernie and Melanie (Jupe) Valdez of Cookeville, Tennessee, and Darren and Claudia Jupe of Temple. They have six grandchildren Jason (de-
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ceased), Adam and Ryan Ploch, Garrett and Hillary Valdez, and Justin Jupe. After the celebration that was attended by all 12 members of the original wedding party and 600 guests, Dennis and Rose took their family on a five-day cruise out of Galveston. Also joining them were Rose’s sister Pat and husband Jock Haecker of Adkins and best friends Bob and Joy Grubb of Bigfoot. The Jupe family owns Jupe Feeds, Inc. in Temple and Jupe Mills in San Antonio. Dennis and Rose are members of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. —SPJST—
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Scenes from Lodge 48, Beyersville’s June Meeting
LEFT PHOTO: Meal hosts for the June meeting at Lodge 48, Beyersville were Stefan Srnensky, Joe Srnensky, and Sidney Srnensky.
item purchased. The June birthday celebrants are Albert Filla and Sidney Srnensky. An 11th anniversary is being celebrated by Albert and Janet Filla. Pies were given as door prizes, and the winners were Robert Leshikar, Joe Srnensky, Sidney Srnensky, and Bonnie Urbanek. Next Meeting—July 12 The next meeting will be held July 12, and the hostess for the meal will be Bonnie Urbanek. Respectfully submitted, Alice Bracewell, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena to dedicate historical marker
SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena and Runnels County Historical Commission under the auspices of the Texas Historical Commission announce its SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena Historical Marker Dedication on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at 11 a.m. at SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena Hall, located on Concho Street in Rowena, Texas. —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston plans July 3 fun day
Celebration July 4th is set for Saturday, July 3, 2010, at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, located at 1435 Beall in Houston, Texas. Come enjoy our “special dollar day”—hot dogs, draft beer cup, sodas, chips, sno cones, water, and homemade ice cream. Everyone is welcome at this grounds party from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Activities include music at the gazebo, and everyone just hanging out! Washers, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, tennis, and playground equipment will be available. We have picnic tables and suggest you bring lawn chairs. Remember to bring sunscreen and insect repellent. No coolers are allowed. All items must be purchased from the lodge.
CENTER PHOTO: Albert and Janet Filla. RIGHT PHOTO: Albert Filla and Sidney Srnensky are ready for the meal.
Come on out for a great day on Saturday, July 3 to SPJST Lodge 88, Houston! See advertisement on page 29 of this week’s Vestnik. —SPJST—
Lodge 92 Fort Worth appreciates new refrigerator
Congratulations to Charles and Ann Schneider and Garland and Bessie Ellsworth on receiving their Lifetime Achiever awards. They are the very friendly smiles you see at the front door at a lot of weekend dances. They are always ready to help wherever needed—many times on short notice. Watch for Garland and his camera at our 100th Anniversary Celebration.
Lodge 49, Rowena accepts certificate of appreciation
On behalf of Ballinger Elementary School, Principal Brian Arrott recognized SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena at its year-end awards program on May 28, 2010. Accepting the certificate was Lodge 49 President Beverly Teplicek. Lodge 49 donated school supplies to Ballinger Elementary School in October as part of the lodge’s Make a Difference Day project.
Wedding anniversary time! Congratulations to Joe and Sandra Hubenak (50th), Joe and Mary Ann Kozel (47th), and Kenneth and Mary Ann Krivanek (44th). The Kozels mentioned that they met at Lodge 92 at a Wally Pikal dance. Yes, the bandleader who played three trumpets at once! Evelyn Scaff and Sherrie Watkins cooked a down home meal for our enjoyment after the meeting. Thanks, ladies. Our reliable Mary Ann Krivanek has volunteered to prepare our July meal. We wish to thank the Ladies Circle for its very generous donation of a new refrigerator. We need to remember and thank them by buying tickets on the handmade quilt done by Evelyn Scaff and Mary Ann Kozel. We also need to help on the commemorative booklet being put together by Gayle Krengel and Jan Taborsky. Please place an ad or memorial, etc. in the booklet. It will reflect a lot of what has happened at Lodge 92 over the past 100 years. Mary Ann Kozel reported sending a sympathy card to Sue Arnold and the family of Warren Flowers. Az podruhe, Al Kercho Zpravodaj —SPJST—
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Scenes from Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall’s Annual Picnic
Sunday, June 6, 2010 • Seaton Star Hall • Submitted by Patsy Koslovsky, Secretary and Frank Klinkovsky, FAC
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Lodge 107 Floresville gains San Marcos members
The meeting of Lodge 107, Floresville opened at 2:08 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and a silent prayer for members serving in service and sick members. All officers with the exception of Vice President Brandon Korus and Youth Leader Natalie Henke were present. Minutes of the March meeting were read and approved by a motion by Liz Bielefeld and seconded by Lucille Novak. Motion carried. Minutes of the April meeting were approved upon motion by Oscar Korus and seconded by Roxanne
Lodge 49, Rowena welcomes new member
SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena welcomes new member Laura Alexandra Walther. Laura is the daughter of Carl and Katrina Walther of Austin and first granddaughter of Wayne and Mary Lou Walther of Lockhart. Laura is the great-granddaughter of the late Edwin and Elizabeth Walther of Rowena and the late Fred and Mary Louise Schmidt of Austin. Pictured with Laura is her “Opa” Grampa Wayne Walther. Laura, Carl, and Wayne are members of SPJST. —Submitted by Beverly Teplicek, great-aunt —SPJST—
Laura Alexandra Walther with grandfather Wayne
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Bertrand. Motion carried. District Seven Director Bob Bayer gave a report about ENC; working with the living memorial; insurance classes are going slow; and Lodge 202, Jourdanton will host the District Seven Fall Meeting at American Legion Hall on Highway 16. FAC—April and May showed 29 different acts in our lodge the last two months. Bob reported that the hot water heater exploded, and water was in the hall. He swept water with two other guys. Oscar Korus and Larry Bertrand purchased a new heater. Bob Bayer went and picked it up then Oscar and Larry installed it. Some of San Marcos lodge members were transferred to our lodge. August 13 to 15 is the Corpus Christi End-of-Summer Getaway; June 5 - continuing education class for insurance; and June 14 - Flag Day in Temple. The youth leader had six youth in May. The youth are excited about YAD on June 27. The treasurer gave a report. The financial secretary had five new members in March and three new members in April. Roxanne Bertrand made a motion to accept new members, and Oscar Korus seconded the motion. Motion passed. Hall report—four rentals are pending. Oscar Korus needs okay for $317.09 to pay for hot water heater. Wendy Pruski made a motion; Elizabeth Bielefeld seconded the motion. Motion carried. Bob Bayer made a motion and Wendy Pruski seconded to make $490 payment to air conditioner fund. Motion carried.
New Business The youth club and adult lodge books were audited. All were good. On June 27, need is needed in the kitchen for YAD. Upon motion by Wendy Pruski and seconded by Liz Bielefeld, Roxanne Bertrand will get all supplies. Motion carried. Liz Bielefeld made a motion to adjourn, and Thomas Novak seconded. Motion carried. Respectfully, Lucille Novak, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 258, Seguin invites members to picnic
Lodge 141, Sealy to host SPJST Float in October parade
President Bennie Stolarski began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Officers were present with the exception of Vice President Melissa Schram. After the minutes were read, Edith Karas gave the treasurer’s report. We have received the $100 incentive for Join Hands Day. Highlights of the FAC newsletter were covered as well as other correspondence. We now have received transfer forms on five members of the Janca family. We discussed booking the SPJST Float for the October 14 Austin County Fair parade. We have several people who are interested in riding the float from our lodge and Lodge 88, Houston. With no other business to discuss, Jo Bear made the motion to adjourn with a second by Howard Bear. Next Meeting—July 13 The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 13. Bernice Stolarski FAC/Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 160 San Angelo meets July 13
Lodge160, San Angelo will have its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Zentners Daughter Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. An update on the Fourth of July parade—it has been cancelled. Fraternally, Brenda Holik, FAC —SPJST—
Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 258, Seguin will host a get-acquainted picnic for all existing and newly-reassigned members on Sunday, June 27, 2010, beginning at 3 p.m. at Starcke Park in Seguin (east side of playground). Water, soft drinks, and iced tea will be provided by the lodge. If you want something stronger, please bring your own cooler. Hot dogs and hamburgers provided by the lodge will be served around 5 p.m. Dominoes, cards, or whatever game you want to bring will be enjoyed by members. The children’s playground is within 50 feet of the picnic tables. So that we will have enough food for everyone, please RSVP by June 21 to Chester Jenke by calling (210) 4133053 or (830) 303-4316 or emailing cejenke@wmconnect.com or contact Colleen Jenke (210) 215-9494 or email jenkecw@wmconnection.com. Bring lawn chairs and sunscreen. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, June 27 at Starcke Park for an afternoon of fun! Fraternally, Chester Jenke, President —SPJST—
Lodge 271, Laredo welcomes SPJST representatives
The regular meeting of lodge 271, Laredo was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by President Hector Vitela. All officers were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by a moment of silence for our troops. President Vitela greeted everyone and thanked them for coming. Among the guests we had were the honorable Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, FIC; honorable District Seven Director Bob J. Bayer, FIC; the honorable State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Chester Jenke, Sr., FICF and his loving wife. Brother Brian Vanicek, FIC gave a positive report about the stability of SPJST and encouraged members to get involved with the lodge activities. Second, Brother Bob J. Bayer and Brother Chester Jenke, Sr. gave some advice about how to increase the Lodge 271
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Lodge 54, West Honors 50-Year Members
Friday, June 4, 2010 • Lodge 54, West Hall • Submitted by Jana Vaculik, Secretary
Congratulations to all our 50-year members! Lodge 54, West honored its 50-year members with a spaghetti dinner on June 4. Members honored were Annette Aycock, George Henderson, Lou Ellen Ho-
lasek, Harry Lee Hykel, Patricia Kolar, Fred Krizan, Johnnie Marek, Rosalie Marek, Albert Matula, and Albin Sulak. —SPJST—
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Patricia Kolar received her pin from Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, left, and Lodge 54 President Wilburn Willis. TOP CENTER PHOTO: President Willis, center, with Patricia and Roger Kolar. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Also honored were Lifetime Achievers: Cindy Matus, Whitney Dudik (not present), Wilburn Willis, and Lisa Darnell.
funds. We really felt honored to have all these dignitaries with us at the meeting.
Next Meeting—July 7 The next meeting will be on July 7. I hope you will be there. Elias Zavala, Reporter —SPJST—
Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge 88, Houston
The June 13, 2010, meeting started at 11 a.m. by President Zajicek with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer by Helen Hegwood. Secretary Bette Hurta had the roll call with 12 members present. Secretary Bette read the minutes from the June meeting, and there were no changes; the minutes stood as read. Cake bakers for the July meeting are Willie Mae Pechacek, Louise Jacob, and Helen Hegwood. In July, we will have sandwiches. Those who are bringing sandwiches are Dixie Raskin, Helen Hegwood, and Almeida Bravenec.
LEFT PHOTO: Cindy Matus, Lodge 54 Fraternalist of the Year, was recognized by President Willis, SLVP McBride, and Lodge 54 Vice President Freddie Kaluza. RIGHT PHOTO: The members enjoyed a delicious dinner prepared by Lillian Matus and Mona Zahirniak.
Ticket chairman Margie Anders said that everything is okay. Sick members—Louise Stoever was in Methodist Hospital, and Bessie Dewer was in the nursing home. Treasurer Edna Wehring said that everything is doing okay. On August 18, we are going to visit the painted churches. Calcutta was won by Flo Orsag;
Willie Mae Pechacek; and Margie Anders - two times. June birthday celebrants are Evelyn Zajicek and Willie Mae Pechacek. Prayer was by Helen Hegwood, and we ate. Respectfully, Evelyn Zajicek, President Dixie Raskin, Vice President —SPJST—
Home Office Representatives Visit Lodge 97, Placedo
Lodge 97, Placedo was pleased to have State FAC Chester Jenke, left, attend the recent meeting to inform members about the American Heroes Living Memorial and other fraternal activities. Also attending were State Field Representative Karen Kaspar and District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom.
Fort Worth Friendship Club
The Friendship Club met on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at St. Thomas Parish Hall for its monthly meeting with 41 members present. Marilyn Llewellyn came as a guest of Tracy Horn and joined the Club. Welcome, and so glad to have you. President Mary Ann Krivanek was present, but she had laryngitis and couldn’t talk. Vice President Betty Krenek called the meeting to order, welcomed everyone, thanked Joe Kozel for the lively music before the meeting, and thanked Kathy Ormsbee for picking up the chicken for lunch. I have to mention that some of our members enjoyed the chicken dance to Joe’s music before the meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited then Betty read a prayer. Secretary Elizabeth Creamer read the minutes from the last meeting, and Treasurer Mary Ann Kozel gave the financial report. Both were accepted as presented. Sunshine Person Willie Mae Becan reported on sending a get well card to Bill Moncrief, Anna Marie’s husband, who had shoulder surgery. A sympa-
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thy card was sent to Bill and Anna Marie on the death of Bill’s stepmother. Willie Mae also reported on receiving a thank you card from Anna Johnson thanking everyone for all the birthday cards that she received from members for her 90th birthday. Willie Mae further reported on her visit to Manor Care to see Aggie Reznicek. Historian Rose Ann Spann said the 2009 and 2010 photo album was coming along and should be finished soon. The dining out social for July was discussed. Ryan’s Steak House on Cherry Lane opens at 10:45 a.m. Joe and Mary Ann Kozel will be there to meet everyone at the door and give you a card with a number for your admittance to have lunch. If anyone would rather meet at St. Thomas Church and not drive, call President Mary Ann Krivanek, and she will pick you up. June hostesses Lil Kosarek, Sharron Connelly, and Libbie Vrla were thanked. It was reported that hostess Rita Thomas was with us in spirit as she donated the flags for the display on the food table. Rita is in the Chicago area visiting her family. Tables were decorated in the Flag Day theme — live begonias with a flag in each pot. The hostesses want to thank all the helpers. We could not have done it without you. A special thanks to Mary Schneider for washing all the dishes. You did good! Libbie read the invitation from Dallas Circle of Czech Women inviting
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our members to attend an open house in celebration of its 75th anniversary on Sunday, June 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Sokol Athletic Center in Dallas. Libbie stated that she called members whom she felt would have some interest, connection, knowledge or relatives of the Dallas Circle of Czech Women, and apologized for not calling all members as the RSVP was by May 23. She stated that if anyone would want to attend, she would call with a late RSVP. Libbie further quoted from Al Kercho’s May Věstník article from SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth on the 100th anniversary to be celebrated in September and their preparing a memorial, remembrance, or advertisement booklet. She stated that many of our members are members of the Ladies Circle and SPJST Lodge 92, and she thought it would be a nice gesture to purchase an ad. A motion was made and carried. Mary Ann Kozel will take care of placing the ad. Lydia Alholm also reported that if anyone has a memorial or remembrance to make, watch the Věstník for more information on this. Joe Kozel spoke on the origin of his accordion that he was playing. It seems that he purchased it about 35 years ago from a Jimmy Rovitto, and this person played this accordion at the breakfast at the Texas Hotel in Fort Worth for President John F. Kennedy. Joe went on to state the music from this accordion was the last live music that President Kennedy heard. Thanks, Joe, for
2010 JOIN HANDS DAY
SPJST Lodge 97, Placedo joins hands to support local churches Submitted by Gay Revel, Secretary
SPJST Lodge 97, Placedo donated $100 and an HEB gift card to the Victoria Senior Citizens organization for Join Hands Day. Pictured are, left to right, Lodge 97 Secretary Gay Revel; Debbie Garner, director of Senior Citizens; and Lodge 97 President Sylvia Bluhm.
sharing this story with everyone. I’ve since heard that Rose Ann Spann took accordion lessons from this Mr. Rovitto who was a strolling musician and played all types of music. We had lots of door prizes, and they were brought by Lydia Alholm, Alicia Castillo, Sharron Connelly, Rose Cuba, Lil Kosarek (3), Debbie Skrasek, Rosie Steinman, and Libbie Vrla (two). Lucky winners were Elsie Anders, Paula Arsenault, Alicia Castillo, Lupe Esparza, Ella Greer, Marie Keller, Alene Kercho, Mary Ann Kozel, Geri Kortokrax, Anna Marie Moncrief, and Rosie Steinman. Getting a gift is always such fun! Stanley Krenek handled the 50/50 dollar game with winners being Marilyn Llewellyn and Kitty Rippen. Getting cash is also fun! Betty Krenek and Lydia Alholm read a few jokes which were enjoyed by all. After the meeting adjourned, grace was said and a great luncheon was enjoyed by all. News Anna Johnson was surprised by her son and two granddaughters with a 90th birthday celebration with barbe-
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cue and birthday cake in Azle, Texas, on Saturday. Her godson and wife came from St. Louis, nephew and wife came from California, and nieces, nephews, and cousins came from Seattle and Louisiana. Of course, friends from the Fort Worth area were there, too. On Sunday, the group attended mass at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Keller then went to Macaroni Grill for lunch to find all of her Johnson cousins from all around joining them. Anna is still talking about the wonderful time that she had in seeing and visiting with all her relatives. On June 24, Anna Marie Moncrief is leaving for Oberammergau, Germany, to see the Passion Play and tour with a group. On June 30, Sharron Connelly is leaving for France and Italy to visit with her former teacher friend. Ladies, we will want to hear all about your trips. On Sunday, June 6, on the front page of Section A and B of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram were photos and a story of a former WAVE named Jimmie Lee Long. She served in Washington, D.C., in the Secret Service decoding German messages. It stated that whenever she was asked what she did in the Service, she
Lodge 88, Houston Presents Scholarships
Two deserving high school senior members of Lodge 88, Houston were presented scholarships at the lodge’s May 2010 meeting. Matthew Ferguson Cashiola graduated from Kinkaid School in Houston and will attend Trinity University in San Antonio Texas in the fall. Matthew plans to pursue his career in engineering, computer science, or law. He is the son of Gerard and Lisa Cashiola and nephew of Jo Ann and Fred Buri of Lodge 88. Chandler Michael Broz graduated from Klein High School and will at-
Matthew Cashiola
tend St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, in the fall. Chandler plans to pursue a career in business. He is the son of Sue and Kenny Broz, his great aunt is Clara Broz and his great uncle is the late Johnny Broz. Cousins include John and Susan Broz. They are all members of Lodge 88, Houston. On behalf of all members of Lodge 88 , we wish the very best of luck to these two fine young men. —Submitted by Jo Ann Buri Second Vice President —SPJST—
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Going the Extra Mile for Lodge 88, Houston’s 100th Anniversary Celebration
Thank you to everyone who went the extra mile for the 100th anniversary celebration at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston! Linda Wehring (pictured left in the photos) recently presented some special awards to several hard workers. LEFT PHOTO: Barbara Gonzales is awarded a paint bucket and brush for all the hard work painting picnic tables. PHOTO 2: Susan Kelly Broz is awarded a paint bucket and brush for all
would say, “I sharpened pencils and made coffee,” as they were not allowed to talk about what they did. When Lydia Alholm saw this, she got so excited as she was the supervisor of these girls while she was in the military, and this Jimmie Lee Long had worked for her. They have kept in touch as she lives in Arlington, Texas. It was a great story. I saw Marlene Bass in church on Sunday. Marlene told me that she and Willie Mae Becan stopped in at Manor Care to visit with Agnes Reznicek. They found Willie Mae playing dominoes, but she broke away to visit. They took her some sweets from the Ladies Circle meeting at SPJST Lodge 92 which Agnes enjoyed. Mary Ann and Kenneth Krivanek attended the memorial service on May 29 at the Old Blanco County Court-
house for Mary Ann’s cousin Charles James Tesar who died on May 14 after a brief illness. Charlie was born in Fort Worth. He had obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas, his master’s degree from the University of New Mexico, and his Ph.D. from the University of Texas. He also studied at San Luis Obispo and in Paris. He was a faculty member at the LBJ School of Public Affairs. Charlie was an outstanding person—lived and traveled all over the world, He promoted educational and economic development with an emphasis on the empowerment of women and children through education. Following the memorial service, Mary Ann and Kenneth drove to Oklahoma to attend an event of Kenneth’s cousin. I can’t remember the event so I will write about it next time.
Lodge 184, Moulton Sales Agent Recognized
District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar congratulates sales agent Maynard Wagner on his dedicated years toward Lodge 184’s membership this past Heritage ‘09 year.
the hard work painting planter containers. PHOTO 3: Dennis Roeder is awarded a lawn mower that needs no gas just energy along with a paint bucket and brush for all his hard work. RIGHT PHOTO: John Broz is awarded a tool box with small hammer, screwdriver, paint brush, and drop cloth. Thank you for all the behind-the-scenes you have done for this lodge!
Lil Kosarek enjoyed her day trip to Cleburne, Texas, to tour the historic Liberty Hotel and see the performance of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” at the Plaza Community Theater with a group from Arlington. Lil said that they all had a great time. If any of you have not been to the newly remodeled Fort Worth Museum of Science and History then you need to go. I went the other day to see the Leonardo DaVinci exhibit, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I read everything and pushed all the buttons; it was a real history lesson. Then, I went next door to the Fort Worth History Gallery. First, there was
the old history with photos and dates, then facts were displayed on the Swift Armour Meat Packing Company, and that all the immigrants were able to find work there. It gave the history of the settlement on the north side then there was a kroj in a case. The plaque read: “This could have been the dress that Anna Obal Milankovich wore when she married Joseph Milankovich. The couple met and wanted to get married, but didn’t have any money. One day in getting off the street car, they were hit by a taxi. They weren’t hurt in the accident, but the taxi company gave them $100 so they were able to get married.” Upon read-
Lodge 179, Warrenton Observe Flag Day
Members of SPJST Lodge 179, Warrenton observed Flag Day at their June 2010 meeting. Pictured are, front, left to right, Joan Sue Goehring, LaVerne Kunkel, Joshua Weyand, and Ricky Weyand. Back: Arnold Peters, O.W. Kunkel, Brenda Callahan, Ora Lee Levien, Lloyd Goehring, Chris Jarvis, and Ruby and Ledell Renck.
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ing this, I got so excited that I couldn’t wait to get home to call Jerry Milan, their youngest son, as I have never heard this story. Of course, while at the Gallery, I hopped aboard the streetcar and followed the history of the city and interurban rail travel in Fort Worth from the mid 1870s to the mid 1930s. Next door was the Native American Gallery which was interesting. Across the way was the Cattle Raisers Museum with the “Thundering Herd” which I also enjoyed. By this time, I was running out of time to see more. When you go, be sure to allow enough time as there is so much to see. All the children were enjoying it as much as the adults. The Noble Planetarium, Omni Theater, Children’s Museum, and lots of other things are there for all ages. I also learned that admission to the museum includes entry to the National Cowgirl Museum. So you need to go. It will be worth your time! Congratulations to Mary Ann and Joe Kozel who celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary on June 15. The next meeting will be July 7. Don’t forget, we meet at Ryan’s Steak House on Cherry Lane about 11 am. There is nothing to bring but your appetite! So until, Keep smiling! Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 271, Laredo: June Meeting Held
Reunions
Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week of the reunion date as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge name/number and your contact phone number. Thank you!
July 17 Tallas/Manak families—at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor. For information, contact Cindy Buzan (512) 913-3592 or email ctbuzan@austin.rr.com. Submitted by Cindy Tallas Buzan, Lodge 29, Taylor.
SPJST Lodge 271, Laredo met June 2, 2010. Pictured are Hector Vitela, State FAC Chester Jenke, Elias Zavala, Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, Colleen Jenke, District Seven Director Bob Bayer, Cynthia Cabello, Claudia Cabello, Mrs. Mateo Cabello, Mateo Cabello, and grandchildren.
Lost Prairie School meeting set for June 24
All ex-students of Lost Prairie School are invited to a meeting at Ratibor Country Grill at 7 p.m. on Thurs-
day, June 24, 2010. The purpose of the meeting is to decide the future of the school property. Submitted by, Ace L. Chlapek LPS Secretary-Treasurer Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
Bartek family
The 47th annual Bartek family reunion will be held Saturday, July 10, 2010, at the Ratibor Country Grill in Ratibor, Texas. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. Everything is furnished, but please bring a dessert (some sugar-free items would be appreciated). Remember to bring items for the auction. Also, please bring pictures of your family, past reunions, or any other family information you wish to share.
Scenes from Lodge 155, Austin Annual Meeting and Picnic Sunday, June 6, 2010 • Motl’s Farm • Submitted by Ginny Prasatik, Secretary
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are Ginny Prasatik, Doris Boriski, and Albert and Clara Klinkovsky. TOP CENTER PHOTO: Kyle Tullos, Kylie Rose Tullos, Mary Beth DeLeon, Benjamin Dodd, Jr. and Bethany Dodd. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Jo Ann Brack, Mary Beth DeLeon, and Britney Dodd. LEFT PHOTO: Kylie Rose Tullos, Jo Ann Brack, and Jean Motl.
RIGHT PHOTO: Colleen Jenke, State FAC Chester Jenke, Joe Motl, and Albert and Clara Klinkovsky.
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For information, contact Nancy Bigon (512) 365-2862 or Paula Faris (512) 863-9533. Submitted by, Nancy Bigon Lodge 29, Taylor Paula Pagel Faris Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
Jarosek family
The Jarosek family reunion is set for Saturday, July 10, 2010, at 11 a.m. at SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville hall, located at 10450 FM 619 in Taylor, Texas 76574. A catered meal will be served at 1 p.m. Coffee and tea will be provided; if you prefer other drinks, please bring them. Each family is asked to bring a dessert and an auction item. Activities will include arts, crafts, moonwalk, horseshoes, and washers. For the catered meal, please RSVP to Mark Jarosek (512) 784-4322 so he knows how many will be in your family. Please reply before June 24. Submitted by, Eva Janda Herman Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—
Novosad family
Are you a descendant of George Novosad from Moravia, Czechoslovakia? Frank, John, Frances, Theresa, and Mary were George’s children who came to Fayetteville from Czechoslovakia. Come commemorate a great family at our 43rd family reunion on Sunday, August 1, 2010, at St. Anthony Catholic School Cafeteria. Mass for the deceased members of the Novosad family will be celebrated at 10 a.m.
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with registration in the cafeteria following mass. There will be a catered meal, and each family is asked to bring a dessert. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 years of age. Please let us know if you are coming by July 23 for catered meal count. We look forward to seeing everyone. To register or for more info contact Charlie Novosad (979) 732-6336 or email novosad@swbell.net. Submitted by, Margaret M. Novosad Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—
Hovezi-Huslenky Village ancestors
A reunion of descendants of families that immigrated from Hovezi, Moravia, Czech Republic, to Texas and the United States is set for Sunday, August 29, 2010, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the La Grange Public Library Conference Room, located at 855 South Jefferson Street in La Grange, Texas. Phone (979) 968-3765. The library is on South Highway 77, one and onehalf mile south of Highway 71. We invite anyone who has family or connections to Hovezi, Czech Republic, to attend. We want to meet you and discuss our connections and stories. A lot of immigrants from that area first settled in Plum, Texas, and surrounding area. For additional information or if you have connections to Hovezi but cannot attend, please give us your name and contact phone number or email so we can have you on our roster. Please contact Ted Kaspar (979) 7982475/email tokbrz@brazoriainet.com or T. J. Slansky (210) 824-0235/ email tjslansky@sbcglobal.net. Submitted by, Ted Kaspar —SPJST—
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Festival” in 1962 when the city belife, America,” often warned well- came “Capital of Texas for 24 hours” known Texas Gulf Coast fraternalist as designated by “Governor-for-aand late SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo- Day” Culp Krueger, President Pro Tempore of the Texas Hillje member Karel at that time and Senate Matejka, Sr. of El owner of KULP Radio Campo, Texas. and the El Campo Karel was only 16 L e a d e r -Newsyears old when the VimSvoboda. perk, Sumava, CzechoA member of the slovakian Freedom SPJST Lodge 88 Fighter was imprisoned Choral Group and by the Nazis following Drama Club, he was Germany’s occupation cast in major roles of of the Sudentenland at many Czech language the beginning of World divadlos — theatrical War II. presentations including He spent almost operettas such as eight years of his youth Kmoch’s “Muziky, Karel Matejka, Sr. as a forced laborer in Muziky” and other enHitler’s infamous contertaining Czechoslovakian dramas centration camps. and comedies staged at Lodge 88 and He was freed in 1946 by General in other Texas communities. George S. Patton’s United States Karel was honored in 1999 as one Army and returned to his Czechosloof the founders of the Saints Cyril and vakian homeland where he opened a Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival, bakery and grocery store. which is one of Houston’s oldest ethKarel became outspokenly critical nic festivals. of Post War Russian-imposed ComHe often expressed his worry that munism that was being forced on the many Americans are apathetic about freedom-loving Czechs. Czechoslothe precious liberty he and his wife fivakia’s pre-World War II democratic nally enjoyed in Texas. government had been patterned after “We must pay attention or one day, the United States of America. we may lose our freedom here,” cauAfter learning in 1948 that his tioned Karel on July 4, 2003, when he business was to be nationalized by the single-handedly staged an IndependCommunists and the impending ence Day event in El Campo after threat of imprisonment again “as an learning no local public observance enemy of the State,” Karel and his was scheduled. wife, Gizela, escaped overnight to One of his happiest days was on western Germany. November 12, 1958, when he became Bishop John L. Morkovsky a naturalized United States citizen. learned of their plight as displaced His Czech citizenship had been reEuropean refugees and arranged for voked by the Communists, but Presithe Matejkas to come to Houston in dent Vaclav Havel re-instated it in 1950 under the National Catholic 2000 so Karel held dual citizenship Refugees Program. during his final years. Karel and his wife were warmly Karel passed away on Friday, June welcomed into the greater Houston 2, 2006, on his 83rd birthday. American-Czech community including the old SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Editor’s Note: This article was origon Studewood Drive. He was active inally submitted by Chuck and in the Houston Sokol movement and Joanna Schwartzkopf of Lodge 40, El other benevolent Slavic organizations Campo-Hillje. It is being rerun at the such as Western Fraternal Life. request of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston The gifted singer and musician had member Mary Krippner. “Karel was a vast repertoire of authentic Czech a very dear person who went through folk songs. The accomplished accor- a lot for his freedom,” Mary says. dionist and drummer also loved to “We often don’t value freedom as polka dance. He formed a Houston much as we should. I love America, band which played at many special and I treasure Brother Karel’s valcelebrations including a downtown El ues.” Campo street dance and “All Nations —SPJST—
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Congratulations, SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, on Your 100th Anniversary!
Lodge 88, Houston celebrated its 100th anniversary and homecoming on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Lodge 88 in Houston, Texas, and what a wonderful day it was. The day proved to be a historic day for all members, and guest activities continued throughout the day. The famous SPJST Orchestra and Choral Group began the celebrations with live entertainment in the Chandelier Ballroom. The barbecue chicken and sausage with trimmings meal was outstanding. The Birthday Club Sisters again sold pastry as well as delicious homemade kolaches which were a very big hit with everyone in attendance. The continuous video program presented in the Blue Room was a huge success. It was so refreshing to watch these tapes filmed in the late 1960s and 1970s and see so many people dressed in their Czech costumes parading in a packed ballroom. The silent auction began at noon and closed at 5 p.m. with many people lucky enough to be the successful bid-
who missed this day missed a funfilled day. This day could not be possible without the hard work of our membership. There were three clean-up days set aside to spruce up the building and grounds. Those people who gave their time unselfishly on these days were Doris, Robert, Denae, and Ryan Bronikowski; Clara Broz; John and Susan Broz; Pat Bruce; Vernell Foyt; Carol Globke; Barbara Gonzales; Kathy Green; Helen Hegwood; Mary Krippner; Louise Jacob; Marceil Malak; Dorothy and Larry W. Pflughaupt; Josephine and Leander Pflughaupt; Dixie Raskin; Dennis Roeder; Shirley Schoen; Edna and Linda Wehring; Michelle, Allyson and Keith Wockenfuss; and Myriam and Zalesky. We thank you for all your help. Fraternally, Jo Ann Buri Second Vice President —SPJST—
Sunday, June 6, 2010 • Lodge 88, Houston’s Chandelier Ballroom
SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Orchestra perform as attendees arrive.
der for their favorite item. This year, the youth club’s outdoor entertainment with a water slide kept the youngsters cool in the afternoon. The program began at 12:45 p.m. with opening ceremonies by SPJST Lodge 88 President Patricia Bruce followed by the invocation, the United States and Czech National Anthems and the Pledge of Allegiance. President Bruce continued the program by recognizing the officers, board members, youth club members,
Birthday Club Sisters, and Men’s Club members. She also recognized all 50and 75-year members of Lodge 88. Also, President Bruce introduced all elected office guests from the State of Texas and the City of Houston along with Supreme Lodge officers in attendance who addressed the audience with many congratulatory speeches. Mark Halata and Texavia band and The Czechaholics band played nonstop polkas and variety music for a full ballroom of happy dancers. Anyone
LEFT PHOTO: State Representative Dwayne Bohac (R-Houston) presents framed proclamations to SPJST Lodge 88, Houston President Patricia Bruce, right, and Lodge 88 Parliamentarian Mildred Holeman. CENTER PHOTO: Myrna Green, right, of Senator John Whitmire’s (DHouston) office presents a proclamation to President Bruce. RIGHT
PHOTO: On behalf of Lodge 88, President Bruce accepts congratulations from the SPJST Home Office. SPJST representatives are District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, left, Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, second from left, and Supreme Lodge Chairman/District One Director Donnie Victorick.
LEFT PHOTO: President Bruce introduces Lodge Chaplain Sydney Jurchak who delivered the invocation. PHOTO 2: Fred Buri leads the National Anthem. PHOTO 3: Helen Hegwood sings the Czech National
Anthem. RIGHT PHOTO: State Representative Dwayne Bohac is accompanied by his son Reagan and his aunt Estelle and uncle Frank Bohac. Estelle and Frank are members of Lodge 88, Houston.
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LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 88 members who have obtained 50 years of membership are recognized. CENTER PHOTO: Polka Lovers Klub of
America Goodwill Ambassadors Lee Roy and Gwen Petersen. RIGHT PHOTO: E.J. and Jeanette Bender.
LEFT PHOTO: Josephine Pflughaupt, left, and Jo Ann Buri assist with ticket sales. CENTER PHOTO: Welcoming attendees to the celebration are, left to right, Patricia Bruce, Marceil Malak, Susan Broz,
and Clara Broz. RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right, Bill and Frances Bollom and Betty Theiss visit at the lodge’s 100th anniversary celebration.
LEFT PHOTO: Assisting in the serving line are, left to right, Annabel Veit, Frances Seeberger, and Mary Krippner. CENTER PHOTO: Serving the delicious chicken and sausage are, left to right, Emil
Kuropata, Linda Wehring, and Margaret Roeder. RIGHT PHOTO: Serving ice cold cups of tea to the celebration attendees are Mamie and Ed Lorenz.
LEFT PHOTO: Annie Beiersdorfer, left, and Vernell Foyt. PHOTO 2: Shirley and Clyde Hannes. PHOTO 3: Natalie (Zalesky) Parker with
one-year-old twins Cheyenne and Tyler. RIGHT PHOTO: Aleta and Bob Gee enjoy the afternoon.
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LEFT PHOTO: Longtime member Adolf Hoefl, second from left, is pictured with friend Vernell Foyt, Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, and grandchildren Brian and Shantelle Wischnewsky. Adolf has been an SPJST member since 1946, and he will celebrate his 93rd
birthday in October. CENTER PHOTO: Leroy and Margaret Migl with their daughters Marlene Migl Satterwhite and Darlene Migl Polly. RIGHT PHOTO: Sylvia and Hans Hugo and Carolyn F. and Reverend Henry Beseda.
LEFT PHOTO: Youth enjoy the event. PHOTO 2: Attendees purchase pastries from the Birthday Club Sisters’ booth. PHOTO 3: Guests
enjoy looking at photos from the past. RIGHT PHOTO: Dancing to Mark Halata and Texavia and the Czechaholics.
LEFT PHOTO: At the Birthday Club Sisters booth are, left to right, Edna Wehring, Evelyn Zajicek, and Alana Martinez. CENTER PHOTO: Mark Halata and Texavia and the Czechaholics entertained during the after-
noon. RIGHT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, Bill and Frances Bollom, Charles Pustejovsky, and Cecelia Piwetz. Thanks to everyone who attended the day’s events.
LEFT PHOTO: Myriam and Garry Zalesky are pictured in the Blue Room. They along with Linda Wehring organized a photo and video display from the past 100 years. PHOTO 2: Lodge 88 Youth Leader Bar-
bara Linney Gonzales serves homemade ice cream to Pamela and Harlan Low. PHOTO 3: The giant water slide entertains youth outside the hall. RIGHT PHOTO: Keith and Allison Wockenfuss are all smiles!
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In Memoriam
In Memory of Carolyn Phelps
Carolyn P. Phelps, 52, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010. Memorial services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2010, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Hoa Nguyen officiating. Services were under the direction of H a m p t o n Vaughan Funeral Carolyn Phelps Home. Carolyn was born September 28, 1957, in Wichita Falls to Roy and Roselia (Loran) Pokorny. She married Pat Phelps in 2001. She worked for the WFISD at Hirschi High School as a cook. She loved fishing, camping, and gardening. She is preceded in death by her mother Roselia Pokorny. Carolyn was a member of SPJST Lodge 76, Wichita Falls since 1967. Surviving relatives are husband Pat Phelps of Wichita Falls; children Christopher Lemley and Ashley Smith of Possum Kingdom Lake, Texas, and Steven Lemley of Possum Kingdom Lake, Texas; father Roy Pokorny of Wichita Falls; sisters Anne Hopkins of Wichita Falls, Sue Eperjesi and husband David of Denison, Texas, and Roylene Quintero of Wichita Falls; and grandchildren Lexie and Taylor Lemley. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Road, Wichita Falls, Texas 76309. Mary Ann Cook Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST—
In Memory of Mary Jo Marek
Mary Jo Marek, age 79, of West, Texas, passed away late Friday night, April 23, 2010, at St. Catherine Center in Waco. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, April 26 at Gerald Cemetery near Leroy, with Reverend Joel Boesche officiating. The family received visitors from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 25 at the funeral home. Mary Jo was Mary Jo Marek born on June 18, 1930, in West, the daughter of Adolph Peter and Frances (Cvikel) Matus, Sr. She attended schools in Elm Mott. On October 25, 1947, she was united in marriage to George A. Marek in Tours. He preceded her in death on October 7, 1999. Mary Jo was a hair dresser and owned and operated Mary’s Beauty Shop in West and Mart for over 40 years until her retirement in 1997. She enjoyed yard work, visiting with people, and especially loved spending time with her granddaughter. Mary Jo was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bellmead and SPJST Lodge 54, West. Her parents and sisters Frances Wills, Hattie Griffin, and Louise Johnson also preceded her in death. Survivors include daughter Joyce Locke and husband Louis, Jr. of West; son Stephen “Stevie” Marek and wife Carolyn of West; brother A. P. Matus, Jr. and wife Lil of West; sisters Elizabeth Hejl of Ross and Betty Pareya of West; granddaughter Amanda Marek of West; very special friends Jayne Good of Mart and Michael Heath Perry of West; her cat, Kida; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, West Rest Haven Memorial Fund, or the charity of your choice. —SPJST—
In Memory of Duane Dolezalik
Duane M. Dolezalik, 47, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Ennis Regional Medical Center. Duane was born on February 2, 1963, to Louis A. and Jo Ann (Jurica) Dolezalik in Ennis. He grew up in Ennis where he attended St. John Catholic School and later Ennis High School from which he graduated in 1981. On Duane Dolezalik May 10, 1985, he married Peggy Emmert, and they made their home in Ennis. Duane had worked various jobs, including for Tom’s Food Market, Tamko, and, with his brother Greg, for Czech Irrigation and Fence. At the time of his death, he owned his own business, Duane’s Fencing and Irrigation. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church, SPJST, and KJT. He loved his family and friends and loved spending time with his grandson Dylan. His favorite hobby was fishing and hanging out with his friends at SPJST. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Anton L. and Effie Jurica of Ennis and his paternal grandparents Louis M. and Agnes Dolezalek of Alma. He is survived by wife Peggy Dolezalik; sons Nicholas Dolezalik and wife Jacklyn of Ennis and Eric Dolezalik of Ennis; his parents Louis and JoAnn Dolezalik; brothers Michael Dolezalik and wife Janice, Stephen Dolezalik and wife Anna, Greg Dolezalik and wife Janna, all of Ennis, and Patrick Dolezalik and wife Amy of Sachsee; sister Patricia and husband Bryan Ozymy; and grandson Dylan Dolezalik. Visitation was Monday, May 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. with rosary at 7 p.m. in J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel. Mass of the Christian burial was Tuesday, May 18 at 2 p.m. in St. John Catholic Church. Pallbearers were Stephen Dolezalik, II, Kenneth Honza, Cruz Cruz, Tony Vitovsky, Tim Price, Brian Harlan, and Rammy Jurica. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Holahan, Charlie Juricek, Ed Mensik, David Vrana, Hugh Emmert, III, Landon Emmert, and Heath Emmert.
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Interment followed at St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. A memorial has been made to the SPJST Scholarship Fund in memory of Duane Dolezalik. —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the officers and members of SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of our departed brother, J.D. RUZICKA. Mr. Ruzicka passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2010, in a Temple nursing home. He was 93 years of age and was formerly of Buckholts. Services were held on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Marek-BurnsLaywell Funeral Home of Cameron with the Reverend Johnny Kueker officiating. Burial followed in Corinth Cemetery. Mr. Ruzicka died Thursday, June 3 in a Temple nursing home. He was born on September 22, 1916, in Milam County near Buckholts. He was a graduate of C.H. Yoe High School in Cameron. On January 23, 1938, he married Mary Svoboda. He was a farmer and a retired sander and finisher at Ralph Wilson Plastic (now WilsonArt International). He was a member of SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts and Buckholts Brethren Church. Survivors include his wife of Temple; son Jack Dennis Ruzicka of Temple; daughters Mary Frances Eastwood of New Braunfels and Debra Marie Klabuhn of San Antonio; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and great-greatgrandchild. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 5 at the funeral home. He will really be missed by all who knew and loved him. Resolution Committee Virginia Williams Frank Tomascik —SPJST—
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Resolution of Sympathy
Martha Ann Landgraf Urban passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, May 29, 2010, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s. Martha was the only daughter born to Otto and Nelda (Lammert) Landgraf in Bosque County, Texas, on January 9, 1932. She grew up and attended school in McGregor, Texas. The Landgraf family moved to Miles, Martha Urban Texas, in 1946. Martha graduated from Miles High School in 1950. Martha married E.D. Urban at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles, Texas, in 1950. They farmed in Veribest retiring in 1993. They enjoyed traveling and enjoying retirement until E.D. became ill and passed away on August 2, 1995. Martha was a longtime member of SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo. Martha was also a member of Wall Brethren Church where she was active in church activities like Christian Sisters. Her hobbies included playing dominos and bingo. Martha was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and eldest brother Henry Landgraf. She is survived by brothers Arnold Landgraf (Patsy) and Bobby Landgraf; nieces Judy Olness, Jan Vardeman, Sharon Hohmann, and Charlyn Ocker; nephews Gary and Max Landgraf; numerous great-nieces, nephews; and several Godchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 1 at Wall Brethren Church with Reverend Tommy Tallas officiating. Burial followed in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were by Johnson’s Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Dewyan, Dale, and Rick Weise, Ralph and Glenn Kellermeier, and Ernest Miller. Honorary pallbearers were Walmar Hohmann, Don Vardeman, David Olness, James Ocker, Jerry Sefcik, Dr. Lloyd Urban, Eugene Gesch, Bradley Miles, and Max and Gary Landgraf. Family and friends may sign an online guest book at johnsons-funeralhome.com. Charlene Dusek Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 17 New Tabor youth shares “American Spirit”
When my mom asked me if I wanted to write an essay, I asked if that is like a paper? She told me that I had to write about American spirit. She helped me Google the definitions and American was the easy one. The definition for American is a citizen of the United States. I guess I am American because I live in the United States! Spirit was hard because there were a lot of big words that I didn’t know. My mom helped explain some to me, and I just think the definition of spirit is having a good attitude. My mom asked me what I thought about when I thought about spirit, and I told her that I think about wanting to win a baseball game. American Spirit is the good attitude toward our country. I think ways we show spirit are saying the Pledge of Allegiance and celebrating the Fourth of July. The Fourth of July is about America’s independence. My family goes to a Fourth of July celebration every year at a church in our town. They have lots of fun games, and we watch fireworks. Fireworks make me think of America. I think we show American spirit sometimes when we wear red, white, and blue. Every year, we get flag shirts from Old Navy and wear them. I have American spirit! Fraternally, Tabor Dowell, age 9 —SPJST—
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SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774-7447
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Lodge 246 Morganʼs Point youth meet July 1
Dear Members, Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Youth Club will meet Thursday, July 1, 2010, at the youth leader’s home, located at 10 Catalpa Court in Morgan’s Point at 6 p.m. We will make our youth club poster to be entered in District Two Youth Achievement Day (YAD) to be held in Taylor. If you have any questions or need any information, please give me a call (254) 624-0050. I look forward to seeing you at the meeting! Fraternally, Jessica Fernandez Youth Leader —SPJST—
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2010 SPJST Flag Day Essay Contest Results Kindergarten to Age 8 Tabor Dowell Lodge 17, New Tabor Ages 9 to 11 Amanda Hoggard Lodge 202, Jourdanton
Ages 12 to 14 Sammy Hoggard Lodge 202, Jourdanton
Ages 15 to High School Senior Lane Hoggard Lodge 202, Jourdanton
Flag Day Essay Contest Participants Lodge 17, New Tabor Tabor Dowell Dillon Narro Macy Narro Lodge 25, Ennis April Dvorak Misty Dvorak
Lodge 32, Victoria Jonathan Avery Gonzalez Orion Joseph Gonzalez Mercedes Leos
State Royalty Visits National Polka Festival
Pictured are, left to right, 2009-2010 State Duke Brandon Droste of Lodge 25, Ennis; State Queen Grace Dusek of Lodge 17, New Tabor; and State King Jackson Durham of Lodge 92, Fort Worth at the National Polka Festival in Ennis on Saturday, May 29, 2010.
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Lodge 84, Dallas Elisabeth Cowan Scott Cowan Melinda McClellan
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Lodge 1, Fayetteville Youth Club Cleans Hall Grounds
Lodge 202, Jourdanton Amanda Hoggard Lane Hoggard Sammy Hoggard
2010 Flag Day Coloring Contest Participants Lodge 6, Cottonwood Carter Charanza Quinlan Dobecka Rendon Dobecka Lodge 9, Snook Madelyn Rodriguez
Lodge 17, New Tabor Macy Narro
LEFT PHOTO: Jeri Stanley, Bowyn Bauer, Ava Schulle, and Jade Wessels help pick up excess grass from the freshly mowed grounds at Lodge 1 hall after the youth club meeting. What a crew! After the job was finished, all enjoyed cookies and milk. Mrs. Irene even had ice cream cones for everyone. RIGHT PHOTO: Brandon
Lodge 25, Ennis Misty Dvorak Landon Lipscomb Hanna Slovak Samuel Zmolik
Lodge 32, Victoria Mikael Gonzalez Bella Ikonomos
Canik assists “his” youth with grass picking. His assistants are Jagger Wessels, Rusty Aparicio, and Justin Shimek. Fine job, boys! They even found a dead fox head while gathering the grass. Thank you both, girls and boys, for helping keep Lodge 1 grounds looking great! Just in time for some more summer baseball.
Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje Brooke Bacak Zakary Laitkep Trianna Manzano
Lodge 47, Seaton Zoe Edwards Savanna Proctor
Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Rides in Snookfest Parade Saturday, June 5, 2010 • Snook, Texas
Emma Regan Angelina Ringwald Lodge 54, West Andrew Darnell Megan Darnell Tyler Kaluza Cassie Niemeyer
Lodge 87, Temple Hailey Davidson Ryan Davidson
Lodge 183, Arlington Destiney Higgins Lodge 229, Abilene Bradon Copeland Ryan Copeland Leora Young Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point Matthew Fernandez —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Riding the float are, front, left to right, Matthew Schoppe, Tatiana Tates, and Kamree Walker. In back is Madelyn Rodriguez. RIGHT PHOTO: Holding a giant pencil on the school-themed float are, left to right, Justin Tarver, Hayden Kovar, Landon Eldridge, and
Zachary Shelfer. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are Anna LaFountain and Sierra Cash, both of Lodge 17, New Tabor, and Emma Turskey. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: In front are Sydney Faust and Colton Gantt. Back: Sheila Orsak and Youth Leader Marie Shelfer.
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2009 - 2010 Youth Club Member Update - Merit Points and Meeting Attendance
First/Second/Third/Fourth Quarters Merit Points and Meeting Attendance The totals below in the column labeled “Pts” are merit points earned in the first, second, third, and fourth quarters (June 2009 to May 2010). This is total merit points for the 20092010 youth year. Please see “What is the Merit Point System?” for complete information about the contest. The number in the column labeled “Mtgs” is the number of meetings each youth club member has attended during the June 2009 to May 2010 youth year. Please see “What is an Active Youth Member?” below to determine number of meetings needed to participate in youth activities.
What is the Merit Point System? Youth club members earn merit points for participating in SPJST lodge, district and state activities. At the end of the youth year, points are totaled and the youth with the highest points in the youth club receive cash awards. Contest Dates June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2010
Merit Point Contest Age Divisions Junior—Entering Kindergarten to Age 12 Teen—Age 13 to High School Senior
Rules Complete rules are on pages 19 to 21 of the 2009-2010 SPJST Youth Club Handbook that is available at www.spjst.org under “Youth.”
Merit Point Awards To qualify for an award, a youngster must earn at least 100 points. Awards are presented on the lodge, district, and state levels in the junior and teen merit point contests. Junior and Teen Point Awards 95% - 172 to 182 Points First Place - $30 85% - 154 to 171 Points Second Place - $25 75% - 136 to 153 Points Third Place - $20 65% - 118 to 135 Points Fourth Place - $15 55% - 100 to 117 Points Fifth Place - $10
What is an Active Youth Member? A youngster with a current SPJST insurance certificate may enter the youth program the youth year that he/she will be entering kindergarten. To be considered active, youth club member must attend a majority (seven) of the monthly meetings during the year. The youth must attend the majority of these meetings at his/her
home youth club. In those instances where a lodge does not have a youth club, the youngster may attend adult lodge meetings or the meetings of another youth club. The youngster will be eligible for camp and Youth Achievement Day (YAD) after the completion of his/her kindergarten year. Active youth members must be single and not be pregnant or a parent. The age of the youth on June 1 of the current youth year will be the recognized age in the SPJST Youth Program (camp, YAD, contests, etc.). The youth year begins June 1 and ends May 31. Youth club eligibility ends when the youth graduates from high school. Dist Ldg Name Pts Mtgs
Dist Ldg
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District Number Lodge Number Youth club member Merit points earned June to May 2010 Youth club meetings attended June to May
Name
Ava Schulle Ava Schulle Blythe Vitek Bowyn Bauer Brandon Canik Brandon Lovell Brasley Vitek Brittany Thompson Cloe Schulle Cody Scully Earl Ives Evan Holloway Fidel Aparicio, Jr Ivy Titmus Jade Wessels Jagger Wessels Jeri Stanley Jesse Evans Jordan Evans Justin Shimek Kyle Peschel Logan Spanihel Mavrick Evans Nate Schielack Rebecca Noska Rusty Aparicio Shannan Cole Sydney Krebs Aimee Winstead Allison Green Anna Reading Braxton Faust Caleb Granger Carlee See Cayla McCord Charles Reyes Christopher Hadley Cody Dever Colby See Colton Gantt Colton Orsak Cullen Hairrell
Pts Mtgs
16 47 22 107 58 100 22 87 47 90 33 0 114 72 101 100 102 108 94 103 26 88 117 93 13 117 67 97 88 86 32 80 37 106 41 6 8 138 114 55 106 94
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Dacey Smith 56 Deanna Hairrell 99 Dillon Hooper 13 Dustin Jakubik 13 Emily Lewis 103 Grace Lewis 125 Haily Dever 133 Hannah Kovar 107 Hayden Kovar 139 Hunter Swarb 54 Jake Green 7 Jami Jakubik 46 Jaxson Brisco 97 Jaycie Brisco 95 Jenna Jakubik 19 Jessica Hadley 24 John Mayo 25 Jordan Hejl 28 Josef Orsak 127 Justin Miller 76 Justin Tarver 95 Kamree Walker 46 Kaylea Walker 46 Kim Wheeler 47 Kirk J. Macik 44 Kohl Junek 65 Konnor Eldridge 104 Kyleigh Hruska 105 Landon Eldridge 99 Lauren Burkhalter 8 Mackenzie Allen 83 Mackenzie Groce 34 Madelyn Rodriguez 104 Makayla Langdon 67 Makenna Green 7 Malorie Vacha 16 Mary Kate Reading 38 Matthew Schoppe 103 Morgan Sebesta 91 Natalee See 101 Natalie Vacha 15 Nikolas Faust 90 Raquel Reyes 6 Riley Allen 86 Riley Green 48 Robert Lewis 114 Robin Jakubik 25 Sarah Hejl 40 Shannon Schultz 39 Shelby Allen 85 Shyanna Hooper 5 Sierra Kelly 50 Sierra Sebesta 93 Skylar McCord 43 Sydney Faust 90 Taylor Allen 83 Taylor Swarb 72 Tiffany Burkhalter 14 Tyler Turskey 69 Vincent Miller 88 Zachary Shelfer 170 Zachary Turskey 62 Hunter David 61 Kolby Kothmann 49 Madison Syers 33 Matthew Klecak 6 Matthew Kovar 28 Patrick David 71 Shiloh Perry 48 William Jatzlau 89 Alexia Perkkio 112
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Andi La Fountain 125 Brandon Powell 57 Brittanie Gaas 130 Cameron Suehs 61 Colby Havemann 136 Coy Cass 94 Dillon Narro 150 Trey Groce 60 Grace Dusek 98 Grant Dusek 98 Jeremy Ree 103 Kadie Hartman 104 Kara Ihlenfeldt 90 Kellie Ihlenfeldt 98 Laramie Cass 90 Logan Jones 112 Macey McCuller 116 Macy Narro 130 Meghan Blum 121 Mitchell Parks 93 Sierra Cash 130 Tabor Dowell 150 Tyler Sandner 107 Weston Beasley 47 Willie Ihlenfeldt 95 Zachary Escobar 71 Zella Zaskoda 86 Adam Luna 44 Casey Brinkman 39 Chelsey Brinkman 22 Christian Brinkman 42 Dalton Dean 52 David Mendez 85 Elias Rose 94 Grace Vann 73 J.T. Enrique 76 Jessica Enrique 78 Kyle Brinkman 113 Kymber Dean 52 Makenzie Mendez 49 Marina Brinkman 105 Sheila Budnik 52 Shelbie Ramon 25 Shelby-Lynn Rose 88 Brandon Bowen 120 E.J. Anderson 134 J.B. Anderson 140 Mikhaila Nelson 132 T.J. Anderson 132 Bayleigh Washam 77 Devin Cavanaugh 25 Elizabeth Tischler 81 James Cavan Vestal 60 Kegan Vestal 55 Matthew Cavanaugh 15 Maura Vestal 60 Ramsey Washam 77 Shaun Cavanaugh 25 Skylee Houston 40 Trey Cavanaugh 15 William Langley 10 Abigail Bruggman 77 Allison Evatt 95 Amya Rodriguez 56 Cade Campbell 89 Cole Campbell 87 Colton Posvar 21 Cortni Ashcraft 81 Courtney Andel 43 Dustin Andel 64 Emma Hoelscher 79
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J.C. Garcia 39 Jarrod Godwin 36 Kalen Ashcraft 79 Kylie Posvar 22 Landon Stock 85 Lawrence Stock 68 Luke Ray 50 Macey Malcik 92 Madison Malcik 76 Meghan Malcik 96 Michael Hoelscher 120 Nash Campbell 89 Rachel Andel 65 Rachel Hattemer 64 Rachel Herzer 5 Sam Vanicek 157 Seth Ray 57 Shannon Godwin 20 Shelby Bruggman 78 Stephanie Vanicek 161 Ty Stock 111 Tyler Evatt 99 Zachary Herzer 29 Basil Mohad 52 Blake Heap 23 Brandon Girod 84 Chandee Bachmeyer 58 Dounia Mohad 102 Hailey Girod 94 Jackie Klaus 92 Joseph Kaderka 53 Kaitlyn Whatley 87 Karleigh Skiles 11 Najatt Mohad 104 Reid West 18 Abigale Fulton 129 Alyssa Latimer 1 Andon Sanders 23 Angelina Ringwald 132 Ashlyn Zavodny 0 Bayley Fulton 131 Brady Alexander 142 Brandon Hoelscher 153 Brooke Hoelscher 154 Carley Cummings 109 Chase Alexander 140 Christopher Zavodny 111 Colton Regan 101 Dalhton Schneider 16 Emma Regan 3 Grace Jungmann 20 Grant Jungmann 5 Jason Pietrowski 72 Jerry Pechal 111 Josef Morris 44 Julia Zavodny 135 Justin Davis 6 Justin Kraatz 145 Kandace Stone 107 Katie Erskine 14 Koby Stone 106 Kyle Hoelscher 111 Lilly Cummings 66 Logan Erskine 14 Macey Cummings 108 Madeline Cummings 103 Mason Sanders 24 Matthew Hoelscher 116 Morgan Porubsky 66 Neil Rabroker 92 Payton Porubsky 94
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Ryan Quade Proctor 10 Savanna Proctor 14 Stephanie Sanders 76 Tyler Wilson 83 Zoe Edwards 149 Alexis Taylor 113 Alyssa Torres 117 Amy Wuensche 35 Collin Vanecek 123 Daniel Leatherman 49 Devin Muston 23 Emily Filla 9 Josh Hannington 120 Kacie Vanecek 125 Kayla Hannington 120 Kayla Wuensche 139 Trent Wuencshe 115 William Filla 9 Alexis Festa 135 Allison Janke 82 Brienna Correll 29 Bryson Correll 28 Clay Tschoerner 19 Cyril Pajestka 56 Dustin Weir 16 Garrett Festa 128 Heather Tschoerner 26 Jacob Horak 124 Jacqueline Wiest 76 Lauren Janke 82 Nichole Festa 143 Ronnie Vrabel 11 Ryan Festa 131 Samantha Pajestka 22 Shelby Horak 129 Timothy Pajestka 48 Wesley Weir 7 Briauna Mozee 21 Isaiah Massey 20 Jasmine Mozee 21 Rodney Mozee 22 Zacary Massey 20 Alexandria Johnson 39 Andrew Smith 47 Ashley Smith 47 Brodi Volek 11 Madyson Long 5 Xavier Salinas 28 Alissa Flores 17 Brittney Orange 16 Christina Chauncey 10 Erin Mathis 38 Matthew Fernandez 30 Natalie Morales 17 Ryan Mathis 49 Sariah Mendoza 10 Selena Mendoza 10 Amelia Peterson 109 Anna Dulock 146 Bracy Craig 83 Carter Charanza 130 Christian Romero 76 Courtney Halbert 102 Dakota Holder 96 Lakn Dieterich 135 Raiven Jackson 107 Rendon Dobecka 132 Amanda Droste 110 Amanda Jurik 88 April Dvorak 135 Austen Holland 97
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Brandon Droste 111 Devin Krajca 83 Dustin Motley 88 Erica Clark 58 Hanna Slovak 128 Hayley Slovak 115 Jacob Mraz 106 Julie Regan Langer 85 Justin Mraz 106 Landon Lipscomb 2 Madeline Clark 57 Michael Jurik 75 Misty Dvorak 113 Olivia Zmolik 68 Paige Tignor 114 Pierce Tignor 112 Samuel Smolik 3 Tori Motley 99 Andrew Darnell 71 Ashley Martin 5 Bailey Vanderzwart 0 Brianna Hutyra 27 Cassie Niemeyer 39 Hailey Anderson 12 Hanna Roberson 12 Justin Martin 24 Megan Darnell 71 Michaela Niemeyer 31 Tyler Kaluza 26 Eric Wallace 87 Alex Andreason 60 Ashley Andreason 63 Brady Cloutman 14 Desiree Christman 76 Elizabeth Cowan 124 Emily Andreason 55 Jason Sims 88 Lauren Cloutman 14 Melinda McClellan 151 Rachel McManus 111 Scott Cowan 93 William Andreason 62 Zachary McManus 102 Alexa Hubenak 93 Andrea Tatarevich 39 Arianna Peterson 54 Brook Hood 33 Caroline Durham 109 Hannah Scaff 10 Hayden Scaff 10 Jackson Durham 100 Katherine Durham 111 Lauren Durham 5 Lauren Traugott 110 Melissa Bandy 1 Allyssa Carmin 21 Angel Pace 57 Athens Milan 61 Brianna Carmin 1 Case Mason 15 Clark Jones 66 Connor Mason 15 Dylan Kearney 56 Emily Humphreys 99 Gage Cornell 90 Halle Tomlinson 15 Kassie Bell 15 Klair Stoeppleman 51 Luke Gage 15 Macy Jones 16 Madalyn Stoeppleman 51
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Nate Gage 15 Rachael Humphreys 104 Reid Jones 51 Sophie Milan 47 Sydney Milan 66 Talia Milan 47 Taylor Cornell 88 Brittney Higgins 84 Cassidy Higgins 82 Destney Higgins 59 Gena Weeks 143 Katelyn Daniel 132 Katie Weeks 143 Kimberly Culliton 83 Levi Adamek 98 Rachel Reed 87 Tommy Weeks 143 Hannah Pierce 26 Jeffrey Pierce 27 John W. Pierce, III 27 Katie Pierce 26 Liberty Pierce 27 Mackanzie Houston 21 Addee Williams 67 Audree Williams 86 Carson Lehmann 62 Kaycee Lehmann 62 Reed Williams 87 Shalee Williams 12 Amathist Young 17 Bradon Copeland 43 Chelsy Stevens 54 Christine Brooks 90 Cutter Chase Starr 85 Jordan Taylor 80 Katelyn Taylor 70 Kayla Willcoxson 62 Leora Young 17 Clayton Starr 75 Ryan Copeland 43 Allison Wockenfuss 152 Anthony Flores 22 Ashley Moncrief 55 Austin Harmon 71 Blake Brogdon 59 Briana Woodall 40 Cameron Woodall 40 Cole Swarthout 22 Douglas Coleman 43 Gabriel Flores 22 Isabelle Perez 2 Jeremy Flores 17 Jessica Schoen 120 Jordan Eilers 15 Denae Bronikowski 120 Keith Wockenfuss 129 Latricia Swarthout 29 Logan Hester 22 Mathieu Barcak 79 Michelle Flores 22 Reanna Perez 60 Robert Perez 51 Ryan Bronikowski 116 Santos Flores 22 Sean Moncrief 92 Tiffany Sample 17 Tyler Schoen 92 Aryanna Saxton 92 Garrett Owens 30 Grace Owens 30 Gunnar Owens 30
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Jorgia Conway 71 Zoe Saxton 94 Adam Rosier 54 Alyssa Moyle 135 Avery Moyle 132 Cole Collins 85 Delaney Bourque 56 Jaci Malovets 98 Jodi Malovets 104 Kayla Kucera 7 Koby Rosier 56 MacKenzie Collins 92 Zachary Collins 94 Holly Scott 2 Jamie Vanek 22 Jonathan Vahalik 137 Jonathan Vanek 22 Mark Siptak 132 Sarah Siptak 133 Abigail Johnson 5 Allison Fucik 156 Donovan Krpec 76 Dylan Treumer 128 Gerard Marcaurele 86 Jacob Supak 91 Jeremy Supak 92 Jessica Fucik 152 Luc Marcaurele 119 Ryan Drapela 125 Sarah Supak 113 Vincent Lutringer 137 Callee Horelka 19 Conner Horelka 19 Isabella Ikonomos 92 Jonathan Gonzalez 52 Kailynn Mayfield 5 Kaleb Mayfield 10 Marina Rivas 93 Mercedes Leos 91 Mikael Gonzalez 52 Natalie Rendon 92 Nikolas Rendon 83 Norma Rendon 73 Orion Gonzalez 52 Ashley Garza 89 Colby Cerny 119 Cory Cerny 41 Craig Cerny 108 Cynthia Garcia 112 Daisy Enriquez 88 Felicia Garcia 100 Jack Smith 98 Jecenia Guevara 77 Jose Enriquez, Jr. 56 Micaela Irizarry 6 Nicole Laitkep 50 Sierra Irizarry 6 Sky Garcia 112 Trianna Manzano 45 Zakary Laitkep 83 Zakary Smith 102 Matthew Bellanger 1 Sarah Bellanger 4 Andrew Zielonka 124 Blake Zielonka 119 Jarion Aguilar 35 Jessica Aguilar 35 Jordan Voldan 101 Myranda Zielonka 121
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Taylor Thurmond 99 Tristan Voldan 101 Brock Donnell 27 Meredyth Ilse 17 Brandon Korus 95 Brooke Henke 115 Ciara Popham Sanders 112 David Sanders 112 Ryan Henke 117 Travis Purchis 123 Aaron David Allmon, III 5 Abigail Schmidt 109 Braxton Rico 17 Charly Stokes 68 Clay Howard 100 Elizabeth Hancock 105 Emily Hancock 110 Ethan Hilbig 5 Foster Rico 12 Hannah Hancock 108 Hayley Hilbig 5 Isaac Schmidt 104 Jordan Woodall 96 Karl Weidner 15 Kendall Lewis 21 Leah McDonald 108 Luke Jaroszewski 90 Luke Stanaland 22 Nicholas Schwertner 60 Noah Schmidt 107 Regan Lewis 60 Ross Jaroszewski 99 Shelby Howard 126 Tyler Hilbig 13 Wesley Ploch 15 Zack Howard 62 Alexyss Reyes 41 Amanda Hoggard 145 Angle Valdez, II 112 Ariel Reyes 30 Cassandra Reyes 66 Devin Vasquez 51 Isabella Wiederhold 89 Jimmy Brymer 0 Jiovanna Wells 43 Kelly House 123 Kyle Rinaldi 25 Liliana Wiederhold 91 Madison Lutz 38 Lane Hoggard 145 Michelle House 121 Miranda Wiederhold 82 Raven Vasquez 51 Samara Valdez 109 Samuel Hoggard 132 Sarah Rinaldi 24 Travis Barta 98 Xadie Reyes 43 Xzavier Reyes 43
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2009-2010 SPJST Youth Clubsʼ Fourth Quarterly Report March • April • May District One
Total Average Lodge Name Attendance Disbursement Attendance 1 Fayetteville 63 $126 21 9 Snook 146 $292 49 17 New Tabor 78 $156 26 Caldwell 36 $ 72 12 186 District One Average Attendance - 108 18 20 24 29 47 48 80 187 246
6 25 54 66 84 92 154 183 204
88 142 162 4 30 40 148 107 185 202
District Two
Elgin 15 $ 30 Granger 19 $ 38 Cyclone 59 $118 Taylor 25 $ 50 Seaton 65 $130 Beyersville 28 $ 56 Holland 39 $ 78 Round Rock 13 $ 0* Morgan’s Point 5 $ 0* District Two Average Attendance - 89
District Three
Cottonwood 27 $ 54 Ennis 50 $100 West 11 $ 0* Waco 3 $ 0* Dallas 15 $ 30 Fort Worth 19 $ 38 Fort Worth 63 $126 Arlington 30 $ 60 Stephenville 17 $ 34 District Three Average Attendance - 79
District Four
~ No Reports Received by June 15 Deadline ~ District Four Average Attendance - 0
District Five
Houston 28 $ 56 Houston 9 $ 0* lowa Colony 21 $ 42 District Five Average Attendance - 19
District Six
Hallettsville 7 $ 0* Taiton 24 $ 48 El Campo-Hillje 29 $ 58 El Maton 24 $ 48 District Six Average Attendance - 28
District Seven
Floresville 18 $ 36 New Braunfels 40 $ 80 Jourdanton 55 $110 District Seven Average Attendance - 37
State Four Quarter Average Attendance - 360
5 6 20 8 22 9 13 4 2
9 17 4 1 5 6 21 10 6
9 3 7 2 8 10 8 6 13 18
* Youth clubs with an average of less than five active members do not receive any funds during the quarter.
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BENEVOLENCE
ROČNÍK 98 CISLO 25
Zpráva ze schůze řádu Jaromír SPJST ve Westu, Tx. Jan Vaculík
Vážení bratři a milé sestry: Pravidelná čtvrtletní schůze našeho řádu se konala 4. června 2010 za poměrně hojné účasti členstva. V této schůzi byl naším čestným hostem vicepresident jednoty Gene McBride a jeho manželka Frances. President našeho řáu Wilburn Willis zahájil naši schůzi a přivítal členstvo ke slavnostní schůzi a oslavě padesátiletého členství a dokonce i 75
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Bratrstvi´ Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Část
Slovanská Podporující Jednota Státu Texas
Uředni orgán SPJST Založené roku 1897
let členství Rudy Němečka a předání několika plaket za práci pro jednotu. Složili jsme přísahu a uctili památku zesnulých. Přivítal zvláště srdečně Patricii a Rogera Koláře z Austinu, Tx., protože Patricia oslavovala padesát let členství u jednoty. Zápis z minulé schůze byl čten tajemnicí Janou Vaculík a přijat s malými opravami. Všichni úředníci byli přítomní. Naše finanční tajemnice Mary Lou Mynář oznámila radostnou zprávu, že náš řád nemá žádný dluh v Hlavní kanceláři jednoty a tak jednota může použít ušetřenou částku ve svůj prospěch. Její zpráva byla přijata tak, jak byla čtena. Jean Maléř upozornila na možnost
dovolené v Corpus Christi ,Tx., kde mají naši členové dobré časy a také na sbírku prostředků pro nákup a výsadbu žlutých růží k památníku ve městě Killeen, Tx. Lisa Dornell jako vedoucí mládeže podala zprávu o tom, že pilně pracují a hledají způsob, jak získat peníze. Její pomocnice Jana Vaculík podala zprávu o opravě na Copper farmě a výstavbě největší překážkové dráhy v Texasu, staví se ubytovna a je plánový letní tábor ve dnech 9. a 11. července pro 3. okrsek. Vicepresident řádu Freddie Kaluža oznámil, že stanovy řádu jsou opraveny a připraveny do tisku. Vicepresident jednoty Gene McBride předal Patricii Kolář odznak
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za 50 let členství a poblahopřál i dalším členům na seznamu:Annettě Bezděk, Georgovi Hendersonovi, Lou Helen Holásek, Harry Lee Hyklovi, Fredovi Křižanovi, Johnnie J. Markovi, Rosálii Marek, Albertu Matulovi a Albínu Šulákovi, Jr. a nezapomněl ani na Rudolfa Němečka, který se dožil 75 let členství u naší jednoty. V této souvislosti požádal o pomoc členstva řádu, aby přispěli jedním dolarem na uctění památky veteránů a jednota doporučuje, aby každý člen jednoty koupil jednu růži na výsadbu u památníku. Město jmenovalo stavební komisi a plány na výstavbu památníku veteránů jsou v plném proudu. Předal také plakety za celoživotní
LEVÉ STRANĚ: Cindy Matuš s medajlí, kterou obdržela za jmenování pro svou sesterskou práci. STŘEDNÍ: Manželé Gene a Frances McBrideovi na naší schůzi. NA PRAVÉ STRANĚ: Vi-
cepresident jednoty Gene McBride předává Patricii Kolář odznak za padesát let členství u jednoty, přihlíží president řádu Wilburn Willis.
LEVÉ STRANĚ: Cindy Matuš obdržela diplom za jmenování pro svou sesterskou činnost pro jednotu, přihlíží zleva doprava president řádu Wilburn Willis, vicepresident jednoty Gene McBride a vicepresident řádu Freddie Kaluža. STŘEDNÍ: Naše spolehlivé
kuchařky, vlevo Mana Zahirniak a Lilly Matuš. NA PRAVÉ STRANĚ: Trojice vyznamenaných za práci pro náš řád, zleva doprava Cindy Matuš, president řádu Wilburn Willis a vedoucí mládeže Lisa Darnell.
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práci pro jednotu Cindy Matuš, Lisě Dornell a Wilburnu Willisovi. Oznámil také, že jednota prošla současnou finanční a hospodářskou krisí s obtížemi, avšak v této době je na stejné úrovni jako před krisí a již po tři měsíce vykazuje zisk. Byla pozvána finanční inspekce a našla všechno v pořádku. Pochválil práci manželů Kalužových, kteří jsou naši pojišťovací agenti a potřebují podporu našeho členstva, kdokoliv ví o někom, kdo potřebuje pojistku, ať okamžitě zavolá Freddieho anebo Janice, aby je mohli zapsat do jednoty. Vicepresident řádu Freddie Kaluža zdůraznil, že potřebuje pomoc, aby mohl získat nové členy a pojistky k našemu řádu. Pak nastalo losování pěkných a praktických výher a členstvo si pak pochutnalo na večeři, která byla připravena pro více účastníků našimi tradičními kuchařkami Monou Zahirniak a Lilly Matuš a setrvalo v družné zábavě do večerních hodin. —SPJST—
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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.
Directions Continued. Where are there a lot of . . . Kde je tu mnoho/hodně . . . (gdeh yeh tuh MNOH-hoh/HOHDnjeh . . . )
. . . hotels? . . . hotelů? . . . (HOH-teh-loo)
. . . restaurants? . . . restaurací? . . . (REHS-tow-rah-tsee)
. . . bars? . . . barů? . . . (BAHR-doo)
. . . sites to see? . . . míst k vidění? . . . (meest kuh VIH-dyeh-nee?)
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Can you show me on the map? Můžete mi ukázat na mapě? . . . (MOO-zheh-teh mih UH-kahhzaht nah MAH-pyeh?) street ulice (OO-lih-tseh)
road/highway silnice (SIHL-nih-tseh) avenue avenue (AH-veh-new) boulevard bulvár (BOOL-vaar)
Turn left. Odbočte vlevo. (OHD-bohch-teh VLEH-voh)
Turn right. Odbočte vpravo. (OHD-bohch-teh VPRAH-voh) left vlevo (VLEH-voh)
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Public fundraiser to save Europeʼs oldest glass making school ~ Current Affairs ~
Europe’s oldest secondary glass making school, located in the north Bohemian town of Kamenický Šenov, is facing existential problems. To make sure that the school, which first opened in 1856, survives the next school year, a group of supporters launched a public campaign to raise some 500,000 crowns to tide it over. Radio Prague spoke to the school’s director, František Janák, to find out what’s at the root of the school’s financial difficulties. “The reason is that recently, not only our school, but many other schools, have had problems with getting enough students. There are, in fact, too many schools, and there are not enough students who want to study
there. After 1989, almost every bigger city or county was looking to have their own school for this or for that; it was a little chaotic, and the state administration did not really control the process. If you look at art schools, there are three times more of them than there were in the early 1990s.”
Isn’t there a problem with jobs for your graduates? The glass-making industry in the Czech Republic is going through some tough times . . . “Well, partly, it can be also a reason, but I don’t think it’s the main one. Our alumni don’t only work with glass. In the past, even in times when the glass-making industry was doing well, not every graduate really worked in the glass industry. Our students are educated to be able to do anything creative – art, design, etc. We have many alumni who are now graphic designers, painters, sculptors, architects, museum curators, even actors and writers and so on. So I think it’s one of the reasons, but not the main one.” How much money do you need to survive next year? “It’s difficult to say at the moment because that depends on the number of students who apply for the next school year. Our school is also able to generate some funds itself – we sell students’ works, we have international students and we get money from them. So it depends on how we’ll be able to do these things. But my estimate is that 500,000 crowns would be enough.”
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If the fundraiser is successful and you manage to raise the money you need to survive the next school year, is there any guarantee that you will not be facing the same situation next year?
“This is it, because there is no guarantee, and that’s what’s really bad for us. But we’re on it; we are trying to get some sort of guarantee. I believe it’s in fact a political issue; it’s partly about money, but money is not the main problem. We have to get political support, and if we do, then I think we can find a solution for the future.” — Jan Richter
http://www.radio.cz/en/article/128217; [24-05-2010 11:30]; Český rozhlas 7 - Radio Praha, Vinohradská 12, 120 99 Praha 2, Česká Republika ©Copyright 1996-2009 Radio Prague, All Rights Reserved.
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CATV announces new programs
Dear Friends of Czech Heritage, Czech American TV would again like to announce our broadcasts for the next three weeks. Each week, our broadcasts are updated on the Czech American TV website so tune in every week to see the latest program. Always go to www.catvusa.com and click on Latest Broadcast button. This week’s broadcasts features:
Czech Kitchen For this segment of our Czech Kitchen, we will learn an old fashioned recipe from our great-grandmothers for Feast Day doughnuts. This recipe comes from Komna, a village in eastern Moravia in the Czech Republic; the recipe makes two dozen doughnuts. This Week’s Guest Interview with Anton Rejcek, World War II veteran. The broadcast will feature 91-year-old Mr. Anton Rejcek, a World War II United States Army veteran of Czech ancestry. During World War II, he met Czechoslovak pilots in London, lived through the German blitzing of London, was
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present for D-day and saw Plzen, Czechoslovakia, soon after it was liberated. He speaks the Czech language and plays the accordion every week at the local nursing home. Upcoming broadcasts include:
Fourth Week in June Czech Kitchen—Recipe for Potato Soup. This segment of the Czech Kitchen will show how to make potato soup with barley and mushrooms. This soup is a dish from the southwestern bohemian region of the Czech Republic and this recipe serves eight to 10 people. Czech Class—Theme of this lesson is hobbies. Famous Czechs—Jan Jesenius was a physician, politician and philosopher and performed the first public autopsy. Exploring Czech Lands—City of Prague with organ music. First Week in July Czech Traditions—Making of Feather Basters or Peroutka Feather Brushes are useful in brushing on egg yolks or butter on dough before baking. They can be made from any type of feather but goose feathers are most commonly used. We will see how peroutka are made in the village of Vlcnov in eastern Moravia. Exploring Czech Lands—City of Trebic Videoclip with Cifra—Folklore group from Czech Republic.
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with posters, flyers, screensavers, and wallpapers. Czech-American TV offers for your computer free high quality screensavers, wallpaper, posters, and flyers. No money and no registration is required. All what CATV asks is that if you enjoy the CATV broadcasts, tell your friends, post information about CATV website on message boards, chat rooms, forums, etc. Screensavers are safe. No virus, spyware, adware, toolbars or other malicious software is installed with these screensavers. Screensavers work only under Windows operating systems. Mac OS is not supported. CATV posters/flyers are available to download as a PDF or as a JPEG format and are available in four versions. Select one that is right for you. Click on Download CATV Poster/Flyer. After you download, print the posters/flyers and post them in your libraries, community centers, clubs. You may also publish in your local newspaper or club bulletin or you may send them in by email to your friends all over the world. Please post them only in authorized places. Go to our website www.catvusa.com and click on Screensaver, Wallpaper
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About Czech-American TV The non-profit organization dedicated to bringing you the Czech culture traditions, genealogy, travel, cuisine, and events related to Czech Heritage. For seven years Czech American TV broadcasts worldwide once a week via the Internet. The regular weekly show is updated on their website www.catvusa.com Click on latest broadcast button. Czech American TV broadcasts in English only. Sponsors and Supporters Czech-American TV is a non-profit incorporation and its team consists of volunteer workers. Without a sufficient number of sponsors and donations, our work and broadcasting will be extremely hard. I’d like to ask everyone who can financially support the first Czech-American TV for donations. A collection for the studio’s technical update has also started, which is crucial for the production of quality television shows. For more information, please contact CATV Ex-
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Fraternal Activities and Entertainment
Post your upcoming fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 5 p.m. Send your updates directly to: VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: (254) 774-7447. Email to: melaniez@vvm.com. Advertising rates are $3 per column inch for lodge ads; $6 per column inch for non-profit organization ads; and $10 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com.
LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE 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 evennumbered 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 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.; meeting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 10—Hrabal family reunion Sunday, July 11—Sonnenburg/Radke reunion Friday, July 16—Social night, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 24—Mechelle family reunion Sunday, July 25—Hoover family reunion
Lodge hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West, Texas - three miles east of West off FM 2114. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, call George Straten (254) 826-5863. LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 503 Park Drive, Weimar, Texas 78962.
LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.
LODGE 13, DIME BOX Adult lodge monthly meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at the lodge hall at 7 p.m. Youth club meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Please join us! LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge hall: 600 State Highway 36 and 190, Buckholts, Texas. Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 5 p.m. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded. Call (254) 593-2222 to schedule a family reunion, wedding reception, baptism or celebration, quinceanera or graduation party. LODGE 17, NEW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.
LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, July 11—The Incredible Music Makers, polka/waltz/mix music, 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person. Sunday, July 18—Edward Kopeckyʼs Fun Time Czech Band, polka/waltz, and mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7/person.
Lodge hall: 702 Highway 95 North, Elgin. Adult lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.; youth club meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility.
LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. For information, contact Irene Santiago (512) 859-2244.
LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June, and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE Lodge hall: 10 miles east of Temple, Texas, off Highway 53. Adult lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For more information regarding hall bookings/rentals, please call Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484. For information, visit www.spjstflaghall.com.
LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday, 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 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 old-fashioned 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; 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, July 31—Flat Rock Junction
Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying “Elk”. Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road; go approximately one mile and road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end; go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156. LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
LODGE 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month starting at 1 p.m. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. followed by the adult and youth club meetings at 1 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items are provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Visitors are always welcome. For information, call President Wade OʼShields (979) 778-1450. For information on lodge activities, call FAC Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287. Any questions or assistance with insurance certificates, call Secretary Lillie Matejka OʼShields (979) 778-1450. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Binnie Roesler (979) 272-1216. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Lodge hall: just off US 59 South in Hillje. Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Youth club meets the same day at 1:15 p.m. at the hall. Members and guests are welcome. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7 p.m. We have $100 nights every week and a $650 jackpot also every week. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Jerry Gensler (979) 543-3188; or (979) 648-2317/lodge hall.
LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Lodge meetings are held quarterly on the first Thursday of February, May, August, and November at Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road, 7 p.m.
LODGE 47, SEATON 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 nonsmoking facility.
LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge hall: 10450 FM 619 - four miles southeast of Taylor, Texas. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. Lodge 48, Beyersville holds ladiesʼ Bunco night on the second Tuesday of each month. A light meal is served at 6:30 p.m. followed by Bunco games then wrap up with the dis-
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tribution of prizes, and eating desserts. For hall rentals, please call Bonnie Wolf (512) 365-3733. LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are on the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall.
LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Department.
LODGE 54, WEST Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. Attention: Youth club meets the third Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. Contact Youth Leader Lisa Darnell (254) 644-2896 for meeting location information. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays, or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night); or (254) 826-5343 (day).
LODGE 63, SWEET HOME All regular monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Social meetings will be held at 12 noon on June 6 at Green Dickson Park in Shiner and on December 5 at a place to be announced at a later date.
LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m. LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m.
LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m. LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sundays of March and June and on the second Sundays of September and December at 1 p.m.
LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI Lodge hall: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, unless otherwise notified. Meal served at 1 p.m. and the meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Hall phone (361) 854-8423.
LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Youth club meetings are the first Saturday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Board of directors meetings are the first Saturday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355. For hall rentals, call Monica McDougall (254) 774-9971; email SPJST80@yahoo.com; or call the lodge hall (254) 657-2485.
LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Luncheon served at noon, and the meeting follows. LODGE 84, DALLAS Lodge hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397; or Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557. LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 778-4371/shop; or (254) 7736164/home.
LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, June 26—No dance Saturday, July 3—Moonglow Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, July 10—Mark Halata and Texavia, polk/variety. $8 per person Saturday, July 17—The Red River Road Boys, western swing. $8 per person Saturday, July 24—Bobby Flores, western swing. $15 per person Saturday, July 31—No dance
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Lodge hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston, Texas (the Heights). For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., unless otherwise notified. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-6212077-41001. LODGE 89, ROSEBUD For meeting time, date, and location, contact Secretary Patsy Baker (254) 985-2457.
LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are held every three months. The time, date, and location of meetings will be posted in the Vestnik.
LODGE 92, FORT WORTH 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 confirm 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, July 18—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) 2038712; or Secretary Alice Jochen (979) 743-3613. LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 148, EL MATON Monthly lodge meeting is the second Sunday of the month at Frank Hahnʼs Camphouse in El Maton at 3 p.m.
LODGE 151, WHARTON The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m., in the meeting room of Hinzeʼs Bar-B-Que Catering, Highway 59, Wharton, Texas.
LODGE 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m. LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 3:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated. Youth club meetings are the third Sunday at 5 p.m.
LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time. LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call (281) 422-9611; or (281) 573-1612. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are held on the second Sunday of every other month at 1 p.m.
LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in January, April, July, and October at 12 noon at Wall Volunteer Fire Department Hall or as announced.
LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m.
LODGE 169, BRENHAM Lodge meetings are held the fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, and October at 7 p.m. The first Sunday of December will be the Christmas dinner and officer elections. The meetings will be held at Bilskiʼs Camphouse, 2577 Old Chappell Hill Road, Brenham, Texas. For information, contact President Annette Bilski (979) 830-3930; Vice President/FAC Stephen Bliznak (979) 836-9875; Secretary/Treasurer Glenda Weyand (979) 451-3231; or Reporter Leroy Kamas (979) 836-8179.
LODGE 172, PASADENA 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) 472-7287. Dances are held on the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise notified. Variety dances are held on the fourth Saturday of the month, unless noted.
LODGE 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings will start at 7 p.m., and trusteesʼ meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 1-74-1808390-7. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open. LODGE 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Lions Club Building, 201 Centennial Street, Carmine, Texas.
LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall: 1150 South Burleson Boulevard (I-35 West), one-quarter mile south of Hidden Creek Parkway exit in Burleson, Texas. Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call (972) 435-2286; (817) 558-2400; or (817) 295-3483.
LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. Call President Donald Beckendorf (254) 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. 174-20733095-41002
LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meeting and program are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting, 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. For information regarding building rentals, call (512) 255-1554 or (512) 771-4948. LODGE 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Lodge meetings will be held on the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. Unless otherwise notified, lodge meetings are held in Charles Mundayʼs office, 416 Oak Street, Bryan, Texas (behind the Kettle Restaurant on Texas Avenue) in Bryan.
LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at the lodge hall, 197 Hughes Road. Regular dances are held the third Saturday night of each month from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. For lodge rentals, call Andy or Maria Anderson (936) 634-1962. For lodge information and dance reservations, call Alma Breazeale (936) 829-5808 or email almab@consolidated.net. LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m.
LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST Lodge hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas - off Highway 290 West at Skinner. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month and begin with a potluck meal served at 2 p.m. Lodge provides the meat. Youth club meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the second Sunday. Activities are planned for ages kindergarten through high school senior. The hall is available to rent for meetings, weddings, retirements, reunions, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, or any other event. Call Alma Schulz (281) 351-1045 or (281) 373-9482 for information, rentals, or reservations. LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m.
LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. For hall rentals, contact James Balke (979) 830-0796; or (979) 830-0118.
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LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Lions Club, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas. LODGE 207, IOWA PARK Lodge meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS Meetings are held every third Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September at the Senior Citizens Building in Tahoka, 6 p.m. Youth club meets at the same time. LODGE 223, PALACIOS Lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at Palacios Eagles Lodge at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 229, ABILENE Lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. For information, contact (325) 537-9224. LODGE 230, MIDLAND For lodge meeting information, contact Oly Madrid (432) 894-8435.
LODGE 239, HONDO All members reassigned. Call Home Office for more information. LODGE 240, BAY CITY Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at Eagles Hall in Bay City at 7:30 p.m.
LODGE 246, MORGANʼS POINT Thursday, July 1—Youth club meeting, 6 p.m. at Youth Leader Jessicaʼs house, 10 Catalpa Court, Morganʼs Point
Adult lodge and youth club meetings are the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at Best Quality Meats and Sausage Shop, 2610 South General Bruce Drive, Temple, Texas. For information, call President James Lee, III (254) 289-6816 or FAC David Nauert (254) 534-0809. 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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