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S P J S T Benevolence
H E R A L D
Humanity ISSN —07458800
Brotherhood
October 13, 2010
October is Czech Heritage Month in Texas. Broken English
Czech Feszt Set for October 23 in Temple
Put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to eat lots of great Czech sausage and pastries and to have tons of fun because Czech Feszt is just around the corner! The 2010 Czech Feszt will be held on Saturday, October 23 at Fred Springer Park (formerly the Santa Fe Gardens) and the Community Market located on Avenue B between Main Street and the Santa Fe Depot. The
hours will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. As an added bonus, beginning at 1 p.m., there will be “Bingo, Bingo, Bingo” in the Santa Fe Depot. This is the fourth year of celebrating the rich heritage of the Czech culture in Central Texas. Polka music and dancing will be non-stop during the day,
by d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock
Broken English was among the talk that quite naturally sprung from immigrants, both old and young in Texas known as Bohemian
They had no schooling, but in lieu they loved hard work, that’s all they knew But because they came from a Slavic land it was English, they couldn’t understand
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So they combined some Texan/Czech and created a new dialect A mixture of Czech and English words Broken English then emerged
The “Americans” all rediculed they laughed at them, poor and unschooled Mocked their odd pronunciation criticized their enunciation Being wronged, strengthened them despite the Czechs did not give up the fight and eventually with spunk and pride progressed by working, side by side
Continuing Czech Traditions
With determination, they succeeded and got the education needed They studied hard, not to be outdone instead, outdid those who had made fun
Leading the first dance at the 50th anniversary celebration of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth in 1960 were youth club members Sherrie Kubala Watkins and R.L. Alholm. They also led the first dance at the lodgeʼs 100th anniversary celebration on September 18, 2010. And, they passed the tradition to youth club members 2008 State Queen Alexa Hubenak and 2009 State King Jackson Durham, both of Lodge 92, Fort Worth. See celebration pictures on pages 25 to 28.
September Spirit 2010 Updates on pages 4 to 7
And now, though many years have passed the moral of this story lasts Don’t make fun of Czechs so fast they are the ones with the last laugh!
‘Cause even though the Czechs weren’t linguists They sur vived, on Broken English! —SPJST—
No State/District Top Producers in September
Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 District News........................................9 Lodge Section....................................11 Reunions ............................................24 Youth Section ....................................32
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Youth Membersʼ Merit Points ...........30 Vestnik Project ..................................32 In Memoriam ......................................41 Czech Culture ...................................44 Advertisements .................................45 Lodge Calendar .................................46
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Lodge 1 Fayetteville hosts float in New Ulm
Pages 14-15
Scenes from Lodge 29 Taylor Barbecue Cook-off
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Lodge 30 Taiton Youth Club honors grandparents
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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 VESTNIK Fax: (254) 773-8087
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, CFFM 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: dimebox5@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 Delisle Doherty Mobile: (832) 232-2049 • Home: (281) 855-2841 email: delisled@sbcglobal.net 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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112 Pages of SPJST in 2 Weeks L ast week’s 64-page Vestnik was the Youth Spectacular. What a won-
derful influx of lodge and youth club information that we received while the Youth Spectacular was being finalized! Thus, this week’s Vestnik is another thick one — 48 pages to be exact. My thanks to Communication Assistant Katherine Morris for her dedication and helping accomplish these — and all —Vestnik issues. I don’t know how many assistants would be working — let alone taking my 2 a.m. calls to answer Vestnik questions and exchanging Vestnik copy sometimes even later than that! We don’t have magic wands, and the Vestnik doesn’t just happen each week without many productive hours. Luckily, the allnighters don’t bother us, and we absolutely love SPJST and our members! Plus, nothing makes us happier than getting our contributors’ articles and photos into each issue. And, the weekly Vestnik is hard proof that SPJST is happening and making a difference in small communities and large towns across Texas. Thank you - thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share items with the Vestnik. Please keep your items coming. And, as always, thanks for your support and for reading the Vestnik. Veterans Day Tribute Thanks to the veterans who have submitted photos/information for our upcoming Veterans Day Tribute to be printed in the November 10, 2010, Vestnik. There’s still plenty of time for veterans and those currently serving in the armed forces who are SPJST members to submit information/photos. See page 3 for details.
Care Packages for Our Members Serving Abroad Thank you to District Seven Youth Counselor Wendy Pruski for
sharing a wonderful idea. The Vestnik will publish addresses of any SPJST member who is serving in the military overseas so that individual members, lodges, and youth clubs, can remember these servicemen and servicewomen with cards and care packages for the holidays. If you would like to share your loved one’s address, please call us at (254) 7731575 or email melaniez@vvm.com.
Halloweenʼs Coming: Got Pumpkin? It’s almost time to carve that pumpkin to create a spooky jack-o’lantern. While carving a lantern for Halloween may have started across the ocean in the UK, the USA is where it’s at when it comes to pumpkins. Over one billion pounds of pumpkins are grown in America by major pumpkin-producing states, according to the USDA. Indeed, in 2008, Illinois led the country by producing 496 million pounds of the vined orange gourd. Pumpkin patches in California, Pennsylvania and New York also provided lots of pumpkins. Each state produced at least 100 million pounds. The value of all pumpkins produced by major pumpkin-producing states was $141 million. That’s a lot of jack-o’-lanterns! Vestnik Holiday Deadlines Please make a note of these upcoming Vestnik deadlines due to holidays.
Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 12 noon Submission deadline for Nov. 17 Monday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. Submission deadline for Dec. 1 Monday, Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. Submission deadline for Dec. 29 December 22 — No Vestnik —SPJST—
VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of August and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Membersʼ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
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Annuity Certification Class Set
From the Supreme Lodge Vice President
KJT and SPJST are teaming up as partners to conduct annuity certification classes for their sales agents. To comply with Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) regulations, we need all agents to take this certification class. It will be beneficial in the long run for all agents, both career and associate. The next class will be held at W.E. Hill Community Center, located at 1000 Main Street in Sealy, Texas 77474 on Saturday, November 6, 2010. Registration time is 9 a.m., and the class will start at 10 a.m. Lunch break is at 12:30 p.m. (meal included). The class will resume at 1 p.m. and conclude at 2:30 p.m.
Instructor is Janet M. Friesenhahn from Catholic Life. There is a $3 fee to cover course completion with TDI. No cash will be accepted; only a check or money order made payable to Catholic Life will be accepted. Please RSVP for this class no later than Wednesday, October 27 by contacting Lisa Mills in the SPJST Insurance Department. Her email address is lisam@spjst.com or call her at(800) 727-7578. Fraternally, Gene McBride Supreme Lodge Vice President —SPJST—
Family Fun and Important Dates
October 14 October 14 October 16 October 17 October 23 October 23 October 23 October 24 October 24 October 27 November 7 November 10 November 11 November 14 November 20 November 20
November 22 November 25 November 26 November 26 December 3 December 4 December 4 December 4 December 4 December 4 December 4 December 4
December 5 December 5 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 11 December 11 December 12
SPJST Float • Austin County Fair Parade, Bellville (1) Lodge 32, Victoria Czech Meal/Meeting (6) Lodge 48, Beyersville Progressive 42 Tournament (2) Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Czech Meal (7) Make A Difference Day Czech Feszt • Fred Springer Park, Temple Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club Halloween Party (5) District Three Fall Meeting • Lodge 6, Cottonwood Lodge 88, Houston Czech Day (5) Věstník Veteran Tribute Submission Deadline, 5 p.m. Daylight Saving Time Ends Věstník Submission Deadline, 12 noon Veterans Day • SPJST Home Office Closed Lodge 133, San Antonio Thanksgiving Luncheon (7) SPJST Float • Tomball Christmas Parade (5) Denisse Wuensche Scholarship Fundraiser Lodge 48, Beyersville (2) Věstník Submission Deadline, 5 p.m. Thanksgiving • SPJST Home Office Closed Thanksgiving Holiday • SPJST Home Office Closed SPJST Float • Fort Worth Christmas Parade (3) SPJST Float • Cleburne Christmas Parade (3) SPJST Float • Georgetown Christmas Parade (2) SPJST Float • Smithville Christmas Parade (1) SPJST Float • Burleson Christmas Parade (3) Lodge 88, Houston Christmas Party (5) Lodge 91, Crosby Christmas Party (5) Lodge 183, Arlington Christmas Party (3) Lodge 204, Stephenville Christmas Party Koffee Kup Restaurant, Hico (3) Lodge 6, Cottonwood Meeting/Christmas Party (3) Lodge 49, Rowena Christmas Party (4) Lodge 80, Holland Christmas Party (2) SPJST Home Office Christmas Open House SPJST Float • Temple Christmas Parade (2) SPJST Float • Arlington Christmas Parade (3) SPJST Float • Crosby Christmas Parade (5) Lodge 9, Snook Christmas Party (1)
SPJST Veterans Day Tribute
The Vestnik will recognize veterans and those currently serving in the military who are SPJST members in the November 10 Vestnik. Veterans can be living or deceased. A photo of the veteran/current service member may also be included. Please print clearly. Thank You! Name of Veteran/Current Service Member: ______________________________________________________________ SPJST Lodge No./Name___________________________________________ Branch of Service: _____________________ Rank: ___________________ War, Conflict or Peacetime Service: ______________________________________________________________ Special Medals/Honors - Please check all that apply: ____ Medal of Honor, When? ____________________________________ Where? _______________________________________________________ ____ Purple Heart, When? _______________________________________ Where? _______________________________________________________ ____ Prisoner of War, When? ____________________________________ Where? _______________________________________________________ ____ Other? __________________ When? __________________________ Where? _______________________________________________________ The following will not be published, but please include in case of questions: Phone (_____) _____________Email Address:_______________________ Mail or email your information and photo by Wednesday, October 27, 2010, to: SPJST Veterans Tribute c/o Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 Email: melaniez@vvm.com • Fax: (254) 773-8087 (form only) Information/photos must be received by October 27 to be published. For mailed photos, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope to return your photo.
SPJST Farm/ Commercial Property Rates
SPJST INTEREST RATES
Farm/commercial property rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 7277578.
Farm/Commercial Property Rates
75% Owner Farm Property 5.50% for 1 to 10 years 6.00% for 11 to 20 years Commercial Property 6.50% for 1 to 10 years 6.75% for 11 to 15 years
Universal Life
Universal Life 4.50% for Annualized* Annuities
Annuity I** 5.00% for Annualized*
Annuity II** 3.90% for Annualized*
Annuity III** 3.90% for Annualized*
**Not currently being marketed.
Annuity IV 3.90% for Annualized* * Rates effective 08/01/10 through 10/31/10.
Five-Year Annuity
When purchased, current interest rates are guaranteed for 5 years.
Band 1—$10,000 to $24,999 Current Rate: 3.95% Band 2—$25,000 to $49,999 Current Rate: 4.10% Band 3—$50,000 and up Current Rate: 4.20%
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Spirit ’10 Membership Program
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Progress Report • Goal: 2,100 Certificates Issued • Through September 2010: 1,041 Certificates Issued DI ST RI CT ONE
L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
1 9 13 17 38 39 51 67 94 106 141 169 171 179 186 188 189 201 234 283
Fayetteville Snook Dime Box New Tabor Kovar Bryan Ellinger Schulenburg Wheelock La Grange Sealy Brenham Lockhart Warrenton Caldwell Centerville Bryan-College Station Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Luling Trinity*
DIS TRI CT TW O
L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
15 18 20 24 29 47 48 74 80 87 89 155 177 182 187 200 237 246
Buckholts Elgin Granger Cyclone Taylor Seaton Beyersville Lovelady Holland Temple Rosebud Austin Academy Falls County Round Rock Bruceville-Eddy West Austin* Morgan’s Point
2 13 3 12 1 0 4 0 2 0 0 10 15 1 15 3 4 0 15 0
C e r t i f i c at e s Is sued
DI ST RI CT T HRE E
L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
5 6 25 35 54 66 84 92 130 135 154 178 180 183 204 205 206 210
C e r t i f i c at e s Is sued
Pilot Point-Tioga Cottonwood Ennis Elk West Waco Dallas Fort Worth Dallas Ennis Fort Worth Longview Burleson Arlington Stephenville Terrell Tri-Counties Fairfield*
5 1 1 13 20 16 8 2 11 16 1 1 1 9 10 6 -1 24
C e r t i f i c at e s Is sued
10 15 5 0 15 13 7 6 0 1 3 1 0 -6 2 -1 0 1
226 264
Corsicana* Plano*
DI S TRIC T FOUR
L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
49 73 76 157 160 207 215 219 229 230 238 242 256 265 272
Rowena Seymour Wichita Falls Lubbock San Angelo Iowa Park South Plains El Paso Abilene Midland Goldthwaite* Amarillo* Denver City* Odessa* Del Rio*
D I S TR IC T F IV E
L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
65 81 88 91 139 142 162 172 191 196 232 255
Crosby Needville Houston Crosby Danbury Houston Iowa Colony Pasadena Lufkin Houston-West Mid-Houston* Katy
D IS TRI CT S IX
L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
4 8 10 23 28 30 32 40 41 63 97 125 143 148 151 153 184 223 240
Hallettsville Weimar Shiner Moravia East Bernard Taiton Victoria El Campo-Hillje Port Lavaca Sweet Home Placedo Westhoff Inez El Maton Wharton La Salle Moulton Palacios Bay City
26 79 93 107
C e r t i f i c at e s Is sued
22 9 -2 4 20 0 -1 29 2 4 4 5 0 0 -6
C e r t i f i c at e s Is sued
-2 3 23 -2 2 1 0 -6 4 3 4 -3
C e r t i f i c at e s Is sued
DIS T RI CT S E VE N
L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
Skidmore Corpus Christi Hobson Floresville
1 24
0 0 -1 2 2 4 -1 3 -3 0 6 0 0 8 5 0 1 -1 -4
C e r t i f i c at e s Is sued
0 105 0 23
117 133 164 185 202 247
258 271
Robstown San Antonio Rio Hondo New Braunfels Jourdanton San Marcos (all members reassigned) Seguin Laredo
0 31 0 0 20 -3
H O ME O F FI C E
L o d g e N o. L o d g e N a m e
C e r t i f i c a te s Is sued
999 • Denotes lodge has not been chartered.
3
6 -17
District Lodges of the Month Lodge must have at least four certificates issued during month. Number in ( ) is certificates issued.
District One—Lodge 169, Brenham (4) Lodge 171, Lockhart (4) District Two—Lodge 29, Taylor (4) Lodge 246, Morganʼs Point (4) District Three—Lodge 66, Waco (9) District Four—Lodge 219, El Paso (5) District Five—Lodge 88, Houston (7) District Six—Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje (4) District Seven—Lodge 79, Corpus Christi (10)
SPJST Youth Clubs’ Update
D I S TR IC T ON E Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
1 9 17 186
Fayetteville Youth Club Snook Youth Club New Tabor Youth Club Caldwell Youth Club
DIS TRI CT TW O Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
18 20 24 29 80 187 246
C e r t s. I s s u e d
1 10 5 8
C e r t s. I s s u e d
Elgin Youth Club Granger Youth Club Cyclone Youth Club Taylor Youth Club Holland Youth Club Round Rock Youth Club Morgan’s Point Youth Club
1 1 6 5 1 4 6
D I ST RI C T TH RE E Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
6 25 84 183
C e r t s. I s s u e d
Cottonwood Youth Club Ennis Youth Club Dallas Youth Club Arlington Youth Club
3 1 2 1
D IS TRIC T FOUR Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
215 229
South Plains Abilene
D I S TR IC T F IV E Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
88 142 162
DIS TRI CT S I X Y O U T H C LU B S
185 202
5 0 0
C e r t s. I s s u e d
Hallettsville Youth Club Taiton Youth Club El Campo-Hillje Youth Club El Maton Youth Club
DIS T RI CT S E V EN Y O U T H C LU B S
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
0 0
C e r t s. I s s u e d
Houston Youth Club Houston Youth Club Iowa Colony Youth Club
L o d g e N o. Y o u t h C l u b N a m e
4 30 40 148
C e r t s. I s s u e d
0 4 4 9
C e r t s. I s s u e d
New Braunfels Youth Club Jourdanton Youth Club
1 10
Listing reflects youth clubs whose quarterly reports were received by Sept. 15.
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SPJST Monthly Insurance Report Through September 30, 2010
MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND EARNED PREMIUM
Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals
Certs. Written 25 $ 6,078,000.00 15 258,269.00 23 1,555,540.00 18 947,777.00 12 620,000.00 12 367,325.00 34 3,188,692.00 3 554,816.00 142 $13,570,419.00
Certs. 18 20 20 15 10 11 24 2 120
Issued Earned Prem. $1,458,000.00 $ 7,059.18 383,269.00 6,448.33 1,323,445.00 5,755.32 2,273,197.00 9,410.29 375,000.00 4,317.57 627,325.00 3,064.91 1,027,882.00 8,230.70 537,620.00 0 $8,005,738.00 $ 44,286.30
YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND EARNED PREMIUM
Dist. Certs. Written 1 129 $ 15,036,643.00 2 219 7,139,839.00 3 159 11,013,539.00 4 223 11,739,364.00 5 114 4,329,375.00 6 110 3,637,669.00 7 266 11,427,647.00 9 19 3,059,743.00 Totals 1,239 $67,383,819.00
Certs. Issued Earned Prem. 107 $ 8,715,528.00 $ 49,663.53 192 5,888,230.00 167,586.78 136 8,970,631.00 64,344.42 187 8,806,521.00 62,510.94 92 3,005,973.00 45,461.61 96 3,168,040.00 44,472.43 213 7,320,955.00 81,526.65 18 3,032,547.00 0 1,041 $48,908,425.00 $515,566.36
Sales Agents’ September Roll of Honor 9 9 38 169 171 171 188 189 234
29 48 87 182 246
5 6 54 54 66 66 264 264
Congratulations to these sales agents for writing at least one application in September 2010!
District One Stacey Eldridge Bill Orsak Heather Wilhelm Donald Strickland Carlos Eureste Clint Roberts Rhonda Stover Henry Mayo Boyd Maxwell District Two Albin Machu Bobby Wuensche Betty Barton Johna Beckendorf Hiram Dixon
District Three Elise Koerner Jerry Kucera Freddie Kaluza Janice Kaluza Vanessa Johnson Robert Satchell, Jr. Denis Muforsi Thaddeus Osigwe
49 160 160 160 215 219 219 219 219 219 219 242 81 88 88 88 88 191 196 255
District Four Lisa Galvan Martha Broz Bobby Davis, Jr. Sam Tambunga Jo Della Turpen Fred Roy Beck Gloria Guzman Baltazar Nunez Julio Rangel Arnulfo Rivera Alma Rodriguez Lesa Browning
District Five Bradley Stavinoha Helen Hegwood Mildred Holeman Edna Wehring Linda Wehring Tucker Weems Naomi Jauregui Mary Granberry
Minimum of two certificates issued each month in August and September. Number in ( ) denotes consecutive months.
District One. Donald Strickland - Lodge 169, Brenham; Boyd Maxwell - Lodge 234, Luling. District Two. Johna Beckendorf - Lodge 182, Falls County.
District Three. Janice Kaluza - Lodge 54, West; Vanessa Johnson - Lodge 66, Waco; Denis Muforsi (8) - Lodge 264, Plano. District Seven. Wendy Pruski, FIC - Lodge 107, Floresville.
30 30 30 32 32 40 40 97 240
79 79 79 79 79 79 107 107 107 133 133 133 202 258 258
District Six Carolina Covarrubia Sandra Espericueta Karen Kaspar Silvia Perry Mary Tijerina Ardis Bacak Bradley Bacak Gay Revel Francisco Ramirez
District Seven Rosario Aguiar Armando Diaz Oscar Longoria Carlos San Miguel Javier Mora Eva Vasquez Bob Bayer Wendy Pruski Miguel Rodriguez Adilia Giron Hector Vallejo Aracely Varela Linda Ramey Dominga Esquivel Chester Jenke
SPJST Memorial Scholarship Fund Donations
From the President’s Department April to September 2010
September Consistency Club
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In Memory of Dorothy Pechal from Jerry Trampota In Memory of Ella Orsak from Johnnie and Rita Janak In Memory of Dorothy Pechal from Jerome and Molly Ann Orsag In Memory of Dennis Kana from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje In Memory of Harold Vanicek, Sr. from Rogers Class of 1971 In Memory of Dorothy Pechal from Bobby and Ruth Ann Wuensche In Memory of Emily Brom from SPJST Lodge 63, Sweet Home In Memory of Duane Dolezalik from SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis In Memory of Mildred Bevan from Jerry Becka In Memory of Edward Pavlicek from Angeline Geyer In Memory of Edward Pavlicek from Tarcisia K. Pavlicek In Memory of Raymond Trojacek from SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis In Memory of Karen Stolte from SPJST Lodge 185, New Braunfels In Memory of Dorothy Buss Dornak from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje In Memory of Charlie L. Dlabaj from SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis In Memory of Bernard (Beno) Kana from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje In Memory of Charles B. Pavlu from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje In Memory of Linda Dlabaj from SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis In Memory of Jackie Regmund from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Winifred Whitfill from SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis In Memory of Maudee Skrivanek from SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis In Memory of Viola Mae Hanzelka from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Michael G. Nafegar from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje In Memory of Helen Havrada from SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia In Memory of Margaret Kubos from SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia In Memory of EJ Berkovsky from SPJST Lodge 63, Sweet Home In Memory of Mark Shane Hayek from Jerry and Jill Sijansky In Memory of Albert E. Lamza from Elsie Roznovsky —SPJST—
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Production Persistency Professionals - September Honor Roll Congratulations to these agents for achieving at least 90 percent persistency from July 1, 2008 to September 30, 2010. Lodge number is listed first.
1 9 13 13 17 38 38 38 51 67 169 171 171 171 171 171 179 186 186 186 186 188 188 189 189 189 189 234
15 18 18 18 20 20 20 24 24 29 29 29 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 48 80 80 80 80 87 87 155 155 155 177 177 182 187 200 200 246 246
District One Ronald Pflughaupt Stacey Eldridge Dorothy Rackel, FIC Dana Spacek Susan Skrabanek, FIC Johnnie Janak Katherine Maney Heather Wilhelm Fausta Kaiser Adrienne Kobza Donald Strickland Kenneth Schawe Clint Roberts, FIC Bill Cleveland Emily Plant Carrie Staton, FIC Ricky Weyand Thomas Cannon Victor Mendez, Jr. Darlene Brinkman Michelle Mendez Sharon Carrigan Belinda Liner Charles Munday, FIC Henry Mayo William Miller, Jr. Pamela Vestal Boyd Maxwell
District Two Jack Brown Evelyn Gustafson Dolores Greinert Betty Gaskamp Norma Cavanaugh Rita Marburger Irene Santiago Jason Hoelscher Roberta Amos Albin Machu, CFFM Tammy Whatley Felix Pavlicek, Jr. Frank Klinkovsky, FIC Dolores Skrabanek, FIC Corinne Popelka David Coufal David Pechal Jaclyn Zabcik Lisa Mills Brandon Brutton Bobby Wuensche Frank Pajestka, Jr. Vicki Benner Slye Janet Lyon, FIC Frank Horak John Troy Keifer Marshall, Jr. Doris Plagens Emma Garza Jack Mosley Linda Johnson Mary Lou Dusek Johna Beckendorf Rubie Volek, FIC Margaret Santana Dan Ferguson David Nauert, FIC Charles Herendon
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5 5 6 6 6 6 25 25 25 25 54 54 54 54 66 66 66 66 66 66 84 84 84 92 92 92 92 130 135 154 178 178 183 183 183 204 204 204 206 210 226 226 264
49 49 49 49 49 73 76 76 157 157 157 157 160 160 160 160 207 215
Don Miller Roger Price James Hutto James Fleming
District Three Dean Carender Elise Koerner, FIC Ruth Krizan Lydia Dobecka Donald Cernosek Jerry Kucera, FIC Kay Lynn Kovar, FIC Linda Jurik Margaret Krajca Oscar Smith, III Wilburn Willis, FIC Janice Kaluza Carol Reed Jean Martin Larry Matula MariaVasquez-Mendoza John Kocian Christine Galysh Vanessa Johnson Johnnie Gaidusek, Jr. Ben Jarma, FIC Bessie Petr Rosa Alaniz Kenneth Krivanek Bob Tacker Thomas Brown David Ford John Vrla Larry Laznovsky Joseph Steinman Vicki Ballard Russell Pharris Daniel Roznovsky, FIC Rhonda Steelman Eugene Havran Joyce Russell, FIC Floyd Pierce Philip McBee, FICF, CFFM David Cooper Jack Patterson Denise Brown Oda Ruth Martin Thaddeus Osigwe District Four Sylvia Rollwitz, FIC Loretta Schaefer Thomas Kirkpatrick Beverly Teplicek, FIC Lisa Galvan Marty Bufkin William Waddle Beth Calhoun Lee Meurer Paul Harwood Francisco Devasquez Mickey Mullen Leonard Jansa, FIC Martha Broz, FIC James Baker Sam Tambunga Joyce Kotulek Janeece Williams
215 219 219 219 219 219 229 230 230 238 242 265 265
88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 139 191 196 196 255 255 255 255
4 4 8 28 30 30 30 32 32 32 32 40 40 97 97 97 143 148 151 151 151 184
Jo Della Turpen Ana Ahumada, FIC Alejandro Rivas Julio Rangel Guadalupe Rangel Nancy Martinez Mark Smith Jimmy Slatton Velia Mestas Kimberly Wesson Lesa Browning Cristina Bowen Carl Carson
District Five Edna Wehring, FIC Carolyn Filipp Beseda, FIC Vincent Hegwood, FIC Fred Buri, FIC Linda Wehring, FIC Ana Latigo Victor M. Medina Ana Rivera Helen Filipp Tucker Weems Michael J. Moore Jefferey Barcak, FIC Delisle Doherty Cecil Roberts, FIC Mary Granberry, CFFM, FIC Linda Williams
District Six Joseph Siptak, FIC Shirley Kalmus Joann Jares, FIC Glenn Kaminsky, FIC Leroy Kaspar, FIC Margaret Kulcak Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM Renae Pierce Mary Monclova Robert Solis, Jr. Mary Tijerina Ardis Bacak, FIC Frank Bacak, Sr., FIC Diana Redd, FIC David Bellanger Gay Revel, FIC Otto Mozisek, Jr., FIC Gay Thurmond, FIC Charles Bucek, FIC Ray Pilgrim, FIC Gerald Macha, FIC Maynard Wagner
Samara Valdez
Spirit 2010 Monthly Prize Drawing Winner - September
Lodge 202, Jourdanton District Seven $25 Wal-Mart Gift Card
26 79 79 79 79 79 107 107 107 107 133 133 133 133 133 133 133 202 202 202 258 258 258
District Seven Magaly Reyna Jerry Sijansky, FIC Mary Rodriguez Lance Morck Rosario Aguiar Eva Vasquez Wendy Pruski, FIC Bob Bayer, FIC Miguel Rodriguez, Jr., FIC Ronald Thuney Jarolyn Popp, FIC Leticia Sanchez Victor M. Ramirez Adilia Giron Jesse Martinez Roberto Rivera Jose Marchan Linda Ramey, FIC Chester Gail Lee Juan M. Perez Chester Jenke, FICF Colleen Jenke Dominga Esquival
Home Office Recruiter of the Month September 2010
Insurance Technician Insurance Department Lodge 246, Morganʼs Point 8 Recruits
Karen Franklin
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SPJST records 647 referrals in Spirit 2010 program through September
Through the end of September, the following members made referrals during Spirit 2010 Membership Drive. Lodge Memberʼs Name 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 9 9 9 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 24 24 25 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 32 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 48 48 48 48 48
Linda Bockman Ashlie Clark Marlena Crawford Tamara Gettys Melissa Ramos Roy Rash Carolyn Roy Noe Saldana Teresa Saldana Albert Smith Pam Warren Dorothy Kucera Konnor Eldridge Landon Eldridge Zachary Shelfer Kimber Dowell Luisa Dowell Tabor Dowell Christine Havemann Colby Havemann Mitchell Parks Brandon Powell Kyle Skrabanek T.J. Anderson Brandon Bowen Kayla Nelson Sheryl Wright Lori Slack Margaret Campbell Adell Rejcek Winston Anderson Cristy Girod Irene King Anita Lopez Elaine Machu Tammy Miller Bernard Mokry Billy Mucha Linda Pospisil Mary Willoughby Jack Winterroud Ryan Drapela Debbie Krpec Norma Tijerina Ardis Bacak Brad Bacak Vlasta Bartos Colby Cerny Craig Cerny Dee Floyd Cynthia Garcia Felicia Garcia Sky Garcia Carmen Kocurek Adryanna Manzano Angelica Manzano Trianna Manzano Debbie Alexander Bailee Beckendorf Sandra Dubcak Ruth Hanusch Mark Hoelscher Cynthia Hutka Debbie Klinkovsky Lisa Mills Katherine Morris Dorothy Stuchly Nancy Tawater Doris Tyroch Donica Zabcik Margie Faltesek Pamela Harper Diane Naivar Geraldine Steger Alexis Taylor
Referrals 1 1 1 15 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 7 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 4 12 10 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 32 10 1 1 1 1 2 9 1 13 12 12 12 8 2 6 25 1 1 1 1 2
48 48 48 48 54 79 79 79 79 79 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 87 87 88 88 89 89 91 92 92 97 107 107 107 107 107 107 107 142 142 151 177 177 183 183 185 185 185 186 200 200 200 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 229 229 229 246 246 246 246 246 246 255 258 258
Alyssa Torres Bonnie Wolf Linda Wuensche Trent Wuensche Tyler Kaluza Fernando Castillo Mary Irma Clark Maria Elena Cruz Almalisa Leal Mark Rebecek Christine Festa Frank Horak Allison Janke Lauren Janke Doni Powell Melissa Vrabel Socorro Wolcott Carol Wolf Emma Hromcik Gilbert Mojica, Sr. Sherry Miller Jessica Schoen Lisa Kirby Tammy Martinez Will Locke Danele Durham Jon Durham Sylvia Bluhm Liz Bielefeld Roxy Bertrand Lucille Novak Ciara Popham Glen Pruski Wendy Pruski Henry Sralla Alice Jochen Nelson Jochen David Bucek Janie Coakley Linda Johnson Katelyn Daniel Hunter Pustejovsky Shelby Howard Zach Howard Jordan Woodall Cheryl Rose Peggy Brewer Gene McBride Margaret Santana James House Kelly House Lloyd House Michelle House Regina House Melba Novosad Cassandra Reyes Xzavier Reyes Samara Valdez Devin Vasquez Raven Vasquez Isabella Wiederhold Joan Wiederhold Liliana Wiederhold Chelsy Stevens Tammy Copeland Maddie Farmer Jesse Mendoza Karen Franklin Sue Moore Ann Paruzinski Marissa Salinas Susan Shofner Delisle Doherty Chester Jenke James Lowak
1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 5 13 2 2 11 1 15 13 1 3 1 1 7 13 5 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 8 35 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 15 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 4 5 1 1 1 1 1 3 4 12 15 13 15 35 5 2 2
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SPJST Financial University
Is It Time Yet?
By James L. Lee, III, CPA
Refinancing, is it time yet? An oft quoted rule of thumb is that a borrower should consider refinancing if interest rates fall more than two percent below the original rate. This rule of thumb is really too simplistic to have much meaning. The question really in- James L. Lee, III volves comparing the after-tax savings in the monthly payment to the closing costs of the refinancing. There are numerous costs in any mortgage financing. These costs may include loan origination fees, application fees, credit checks, appraisal fees, attorney fees, title insurance, transfer taxes and others. The lender may also charge discount “points” that amount to prepaid interest. These points can run 1 percent to 3 percent of the loan. Points, unlike loan origination fees, are deductible as interest. However, the points that are paid upon acquisition of a home are deductible in a lump sum. Points on refinancing are deductible over the life of the new loan. The total closing costs on a refinancing can easily run 4 percent to 5 percent of the loan amount, although you may be able to get a break by careful shopping or dealing with your current lender. To really compare apples to apples, you should compare the after-tax cost of the new mortgage with the old. Since mortgage interest is deductible, the after-tax cost of the loan equals the principal and interest payment after deducting the taxes saved attributable to the deduction. The computation is fairly simple in most cases. The number-crunching gets a little more com-
plex if the change in mortgage interest deductions causes you to cross over into another bracket, but the theory is the same. State taxes should also be considered if your state allows a deduction for home mortgage interest. For example, Tim originally borrowed $103,000 for 30 years at 9.5 percent four years ago to buy his home. Today, he can refinance his home for 30 years at 5.5 percent at a total cost of 4 percent of the loan amount. Tim’s loan balance today is $99,982. He is in the 25 percent tax bracket. The cost to Tim to refinance is $3,999 (assume no deductible points). Tim decides to refinance a total of $103,981 ($99,982 + $3,999). His current monthly mortgage payment is about $866 of which about $792 is interest. That makes his aftertax payment about $668 [866 - (792 x 25 percent)]. His new mortgage payment will be about $590 of which roughly $477 will be interest, for an after-tax cost of $471. Tim will be saving, after tax, about $197 per month. At that rate, it will take about 20 months (3,999/197) before he breaks even. If Tim plans to stay in the house longer than that, then refinancing makes sense. Of course, this brief article is no substitute for a careful consideration of all of the advantages and disadvantages of this matter in light of your unique personal circumstances. Before implementing any significant tax or financial planning strategy, contact your financial planner, attorney or tax advisor as appropriate. This material was prepared by Raymond James for use by James L Lee, III, CPA, Wealth Advisor of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. —SPJST—
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From the President’s Department State FAC: October Fraternal Updates
2010 Awards Banquet Please take note that the 2010 Awards Banquet will be held January 29, 2011, at the Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. Joseph J. Annotti, President/CEO of the National Fraternal Congress of America, will be the keynote speaker at the banquet. Keeping this in mind, all lodge Fraternalist of the Year nominees will be due December 17, 2010. The honor is meant to recognize an individual for fraternal efforts contributed during the current calendar year. In turn, your lodge’s honoree will receive recognition at the incentive banquet in January. Also, keep in mind that all paperwork will be due in the Home Office not later than January 15, 2011, to qualify for any incentive money your lodge is due for year ending 2010. As of this writing, there are 22 lodges that have not turned in all paperwork that is due to date. Reports that should have been submitted to date are the 2010 lodge roster, 990s and tax forms for 2009 tax year, and the midyear fraternal report for 2010. As you will recall, in 2008, the Supreme Lodge voted to withhold any incentive money (including premium refund) due a lodge until all paperwork is received in the Home Office. In just a few months, the year-end report and fraternal services report will be due. Please do not deprive your lodge members any incentive money they have coming by not having all paperwork in the Home Office. If you need assistance in filing these reports, please call me (210) 4133053 or Tammy at the Home Office so we may assist you. Congratulations to District Six for having 100 percent of the lodges submitting all paperwork required to date.
Czech Heritage Month October is Czech Heritage Month. That is something to consider if you are looking for an enjoyable theme for your October meeting. A great way to get into the spirit is to host a covered dish social at your October meeting with an emphasis on Czech food. Many good traditional and modern recipes can be found in the SPJST Cookbooks. In addition, regarding Czech Heritage Month, good times await those who visit Temple, Texas, on Saturday, October 23. The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center will again sponsor Czech Feszt. The event will be held at Fred Springer Park (near Santa Fe Depot) in Temple. The location is expected to lend something of an Old
World festival atmosphere to the event. Proceeds generated from Czech Feszt will benefit the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. Performers highlighting the event will be Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five, Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, Jak Se Do, and the Praha Brothers. Please watch your Vestnik for additional details. Also, if you and your local lodge would like to get involved in Czech Feszt, please contact the Home Office and ask to speak with Sandra or Brian in the Fraternal Department or you can call Sandi at (254) 899-2935.
Fort Hood November 5th, 2009 Memorial Please post Friday, November 5 on your calendars. This is a big date as it relates to the Fort Hood November 5th, 2009 Memorial project. There will be a day-long and solemn observance on base that day, culminating at 3:30 p.m. with the unveiling of the site marker at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. More details will be published in the Vestnik.
New Tabor Member Honored Congratulations to Sister Susan Skrabanek! The National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) named 2009 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year Susan Skrabanek of Lodge 17, New Tabor as this year’s National Fraternal Congress of America Fraternalist of the Year at the NFCA’s annual meeting held in Chicago, Illinois, in September. What an awesome honor for a very special, talented, hard working, and deserving fraternalist. Annually, the program recognizes the nation’s top fraternalists among the 10 million members affiliated with NFCA’s 73 member-societies. Congratulations, again, Susan and to all of the nation’s outstanding fraternalists whose names were submitted for this national honor. To these caring individuals and to all of you who work to keep your SPJST lodges strong and active, keep up the excellent work! Congratulations are also in order for Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny who was presented the Marcia D. Heywood Fraternal Communications Award at the NFCA’s annual meeting in Chicago. Hats off to both of these fine young ladies for all the excellent work they are doing. 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive October 1 marks the start of the 2010-2011 SPJST 100 Pennies Schol-
arship Fund Drive. Through your generous donations, SPJST has been able to continue to provide scholarships to members who wish to further their education. Since its inception in 1982, the Scholarship Program has presented SPJST scholars with near 1,900 scholarships valued at more than $1 million. That is a lot of pennies! Donations of any amount will be accepted and added to the general scholarship fund that is maintained by the Home Office. No amount is too small or too large. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive continues through March 31, 2011.
Make a Difference Day Make a Difference Day was created by USA Weekend Magazine and is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday in October. Anyone can participate from the young to the young-at-heart. This year, that date falls on October 23. SPJST is proud of its fraternal calling and encourages lodges to get involved in this nationally recognized event in your community. The Make a Difference Day website (http://www.usaweekend.com/diffday/) will enable you to register your project and provide you with more complete information on Make a Difference Day, including projects from past years. If you have any questions or want to talk over an idea, please give me a call.
Looking Ahead What is your lodge planning in the coming weeks, months, and years that will make a positive difference in the lives of your members and in the community? Good question! Even if your lodge is flying high, it’s good to conduct a periodic “fraternal flight check” and ask, “What is the role of my lodge in the community?” In other words, “What is our mission?” Answering this question is an important step in charting a meaningful game plan for your lodge. A lodge will continue to grow and prosper only as long as there remains a vital cause to stimulate it. The alternative - not having a clearly defined course of action - can lead to inactivity and demise. An active fraternal program will increase your organization’s visibility; promote unity, brotherhood, volunteerism, and ultimately, fraternalism. Whether your lodge is in a bustling city or in a rural community, your lodge can be the catalysts that bring people together and make good things happen. Identify a project that needs attention and one to which your members can relate. There are lots of good causes: helping the aged, supporting law enforcement, encouraging healthy lifestyles, or promoting your heritage and culture - to name a few. The choice
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is yours. Without question, there is strength in numbers. Attracting and keeping your members active must always be a priority. Maintaining a strong membership program is vital to the lodge’s continued existence. As a volunteer organization, your lodge has limited resources and manpower. As such, it is important to channel them to where they can do the most good. Consider the benefits of annually designating at least one meeting in the fall as an annual planning session for the purpose of reviewing the previous year’s activities and brainstorming. Take advantage of the opportunity to review and discuss lodge activities that were successful over the past year. What made them successful? Also, discuss activities that did not succeed and analyze the reasons why. An effective brainstorming session will enable you to identify your lodge’s strengths as well as its weaknesses: moreover, it will come up with ways to accentuate the positives and eliminate the negatives. Upon request, the Home Office will assist you in the brainstorming process. Please allow at least an hour. It will be time well spent.
Keep up the Good Work Keep up the good work each of you have been doing in promoting SPJST, fraternalism, and your lodge. Be thinking who you want to lead your lodge forward in the coming year as officers. Election of officers is to be held during the months of November or December. We are here to help if you need assistance. Please feel free to call me (210) 413-3053, email cejenke@wmconnect.com, or Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez at (800) 727-7578 or (254) 773-1575 email tammym@spjst.com. Your District FAC is also available to assist you. They are: District One FAC Kyle Skrabanek (979) 272-3440 District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch (254) 771-0193 District Three FAC George Pauling (254) 754-7633 District Four FAC Sylvia Rollwitz (325) 442-3141 District Five FAC Patricia Bruce (281) 890-4933 District Six FAC Helen Zabransky (361) 798-3347 District Seven FAC Glen Pruski (956) 286-6104 Fraternally submitted, Chester Jenke, FICF State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—
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District Two hosts fall meeting
Dear Vestnik Readers, SPJST District Two had its annual Fall Meeting on Sunday, September 19, 2010. The meeting was hosted by Lodge 18, Elgin. I would like to thank all the Elgin members who came early and had the hall completely set up. A special thank you to Youth Leader Joyce Nelson and her crew who worked so hard to make sure everything was done before the officers arrived. Following the presentation of the United States flag by District Two Flag Bearer Kayla Wuensche, District Two President Ray Nelson welcomed all guests to his home lodge. Special guests welcomed were Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride and wife Frances and State Field Representative Hiram Dixon and fiancee Beverly Buesch. Thank you for coming and joining us. Brief reports were given by President Nelson, Vice President/FAC Ruth Hanusch, Secretary
Linda Johnson, Treasurer Lyn Rieger, and District Two Director Bobby Wuensche. DYC Patsy was honored to introduce District Two/SPJST State King Sam Vanicek and District Two/State Duchess Chandee Bachmeyer. Sam shared his state winning speech with those in attendance. What an awesome speech! Thank you, Sam. We missed District Two/State Queen Jackie Klaus who was unable to be with us due to a prior church commitment. We also missed District Two/State Duke Ty Stock. I am so very proud of our royalty. Your performances at Westfest and the Kolache Festival were awesome. We are now looking forward to Czech Feszt. With this being the Fall Fun Day, everyone was ready to get started playing games. There were three spinning wheels with all sorts of canned goods, snacks, and so much more. You name it—it was there to be won! It looked as if many were loading their cars from grocery shopping. The cakes walk was super. There was such a good variety of cakes, pies, and cook-
ies. Joan Vanicek, I loved the German chocolate pie you made, which I so happily won in the cake walk. The Seaton Youth Club furnished their Plinko board. The young ones had a great time watching the pluck make its way to the bottom of the board. Some of the adults enjoyed it, also. Be sure and ask Doug Williams of Lodge 15, Buckholts how he enjoyed another one of the games set up. Without a doubt, he was a lucky winner. There were drawings for door prizes. Then, there were lucky ones who won in the guessing games put together by Youth Leader Joyce. Of course the main event of our fall meeting is the Christmas ornament contest. I would like to thank all who participated. There were some beautiful ornaments which I would have loved to have taken home for my tree. Youth winners were: Kindergarten to 8 years 1st - Trevor Wuensche Lodge 48, Beyersville 2nd - Trent Wuensche Lodge 48, Beyersville 3rd - Hailey Girod Lodge 29, Taylor
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Chase Alexander Lodge 47, Seaton 2nd - Kayla Wuensche Lodge 48, Beyersville 3rd - Justin Kraatz Lodge 47, Seaton
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Ages 12 to 14 1st - Brady Alexander Lodge 47, Seaton 2nd - Brandon Hoelscher Lodge 47, Seaton
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Brooke Hoelscher Lodge 47, Seaton 2nd - Sam Vanicek Lodge 24, Cyclone
In the adult contest, first place went to Stephanie Vanicek, who competed for the first time in the adult contest. Second place was Mary Jane Pustejovsky of Lodge 29, Taylor and third place went to Joan Vanicek of Lodge 24, Cyclone. Congratulations to all winners, and thanks to all who participated in the contest. All the ornaments were beautiful. The District Youth Club held a silent auction to help defray the costs
Scenes from District Two Fall Meeting
Sunday, September 19, 2010 • SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin • Submitted by Patsy Koslovsky, District Two Youth Counselor
LEFT PHOTO: First place ornament contest winners are, left to right, Brooke Hoelscher (47), Brady Alexander (47), Chase Alexander (47), and Trevor Wuensche (48). CENTER PHOTO: Working the spinning wheels are Emma Regan (47), Lyn Rieger (29), and Patsy Koslovsky (47). RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 18, Elgin Youth Club runs the cake walk. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: District Two Flag Bearer Kayla Wuensche.
PHOTO 2: Lodge 29, Taylor members Linda Pospisil and Haley and Brandon Girod discuss which silent auction items to bid on. PHOTO 3: District Two/State King Sam Vanicek and Duchess Chandee Bachmeyer. PHOTO 4: LIT Jerry Pechal (47) is ready to work the Plinko board. RIGHT PHOTO: Nancy Tawater and Tammy Pechal bid on silent auction items.
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of a spring social in the upcoming year. We thank the most members who were so gracious and donated so many nice items. Thank you to Virginia Williams of Lodge 15, Buckholts; Ray Nelson, The Vrabels, Jim Magonye, and the youth club, all of Lodge 18, Elgin; Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club; Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club; Lyn Rieger, Kaitlyn Whatley, Linda Pospisil, Haley and Brandon Girod, Mary Jane Pustejovsky, Carol Tallas, and the mother lodge and youth club, all of Lodge 29, Taylor; Jason Pietrowski, Justin Kraal, Patsy Koslovsky, and the mother lodge and youth club, all of Lodge 47, Seaton; Bobby and Ruth Wuensche of Lodge 48, Beyersville; and Frank Horak and Janet Lyon, both of Lodge 80, Holland. And, thanks to those who graciously purchased the items: Frances McBride of Lodge 200, BrucevilleEddy; Joan Vanicek of Lodge 24, Cyclone; Debbie Alexander, Brenda Hoelscher, Nancy Tawater, Emma Regan, and Patsy Koslovsky, all of Lodge 47, Seaton; Linda Johnson and Jo Ann and Red Oman Lodge, all of Lodge 187, Round Rock; Jim Mogonye, Irene Helgren, Katie Mogonye, Gladys Mogonye, and Evelyn Gustafson, all of Lodge 18, Elgin; Chandee Bachmeyer, Kara Kaderka, Linda Pospisil, Lyn Rieger, and Sharon Kaderka, all of Lodge 29, Taylor; Jessica Fernandez of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point; Ruth Wuensche of Lodge 48, Beyersville; and Jacob Henderson, Jennave Fuchs, and Demetra Shiller. Thank you - thank you to all! The youth of District Two appreciate each of you for your support. Once again, thank you to all of you who came out and made this day a success. Mark your calendars for the 2011 District Two Fall Meeting which will be held at Lodge 29, Taylor on Sunday September 18, 2011. May you all have a wonderful fall season. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—
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District Three presents uncorrected spring meeting minutes
Brother Gordon Hubenak, District Three President, called the District Three Spring Meeting to order at 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 25, 2010, at SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson. The Pledge of Allegiance and youth motto were led by Anna Dulock of Lodge 6, Cottonwood and Jackson Durham of Lodge 92, Fort Worth. Brother Bill Slavik, president of Lodge 180, Burleson, welcomed everyone to Lodge 180, Burleson for the spring meeting. He also thanked all his members for helping to get the lodge hall ready for this meeting. Sister Gayle Krengel, District First Vice President, welcomed Brother Gene McBride and Brother Bobby Davis from the SPJST Home Office to the spring meeting. Sister Sheri Humphreys, District Second Vice President, read the names of the departed members as youth members presented a memorial. There was then a moment of silence for the departed members. Sister Sheri also recognized age 96 along with 75- and 50-year members. Brother Hubenak dismissed the youth for their meeting. Brother Hubenak recognized and presented flowers to the Fraternalists of the Year from District Three: Lodge 6, Cottonwood—Irene Peterson Lodge 54, West—Cindy Matus Lodge 66, Waco—Jodie McAdams, Jr. (not presented) Lodge 180, Burleson—Leon Flusche Lodge 183, Arlington—Ella Mikeska (not presented) Lodge 92, Fort Worth— Joe Paul Hubenak Lodge 84, Dallas—Bessie Petr
A motion was made by Sister Lisa Juran of Lodge 92, Fort Worth and second by Sister Anna Johnson of Lodge 154, Fort Worth to accept the minutes as published in the Vestnik. Motion passed. Sister Gayle Krengel, District First Vice President, gave the treasurer’s report in the absence of District Treasurer Sister Mary Steinman. Motion was made by Sister Cheryl Hubenak of Lodge 92, Fort Worth and seconded by Sister Jan Taborsky of Lodge 92, Fort Worth to accept it. Motion passed. Committee Reports Insurance Report was given by Brothers Daniel Roznovsky and Philip McBee.
Finance Report was a written report provided by Brother Michael Galler. FAC Report was given by Brother George Pauling. By-Law Report was a written report provided by Brother Al Kercho. Publication Report was a written report provided by Sister Bessie Petr. Home Office Report was given by Brothers Gene McBride, Supreme Lodge Vice President, and Johnnie Krizan, District Director.
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Brother Johnnie reported that the Home Office awarded 53 scholarships this year, and 14 of those were youth members from District Three. They were Kelsey Dolezalik of Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga; Lakn Dieterich, Anna Dulock, Bradley Dulock, Haley Gerik, and Kayla Urbanovsky, all of Lodge 6, Cottonwood; Jordan Hunter of Lodge 25, Ennis; Dillon Hoelscher and Shannon Kostecka, both of Lodge 54, West; Eric Wallace of Lodge 66, Waco; An-
District Three Fall 2010 Meeting Agenda Sunday, October 24, 2010 SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood 700 South Czech Hall Road • West, Texas
10 a.m.—Registration for Contests: Youth Christmas Ornament, Adult Christmas Ornament, and Adult Halloween Costume Complimentary pastry, juice and coffee provided by Lodge 6
10:30 a.m.—Youth Halloween Costume Contest/Awards and Youth Meeting
11 a.m. Adult Meeting Called to Order.....................District President Gordon Hubenak Posting of Colors ...............................................................................Flag Bearers Pledge of Allegiance.......................................................Flag Bearer Bracy Craig Youth Motto.........................................................Flag Bearer Zachary McManus Welcome ...................................................Milton Peterson, President of Lodge 6 Response/Recognition of Visitors.............First Vice President Sheri Humphreys Approval of Minutes ...................................................Secretary Sarah McManus Treasurer’s Report.........................................................Treasurer Mary Steinman Home Office Address..................Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride Site Selection for 2011 Spring and Fall Meetings and District YAD ....................................................President Gordon Hubenak Introduction of Contest Judges ..................................President Gordon Hubenak Adult Costume Contest/Awards Introduction of 2010 District Royalty .......................President Gordon Hubenak Prayer ...............................................................................District Three Royalty 12 Noon—Lunch Break Menu: Fried Chicken, Sausage, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Sauerkraut, Green Beans, Bread, Dessert, Tea and Coffee Donation of six canned goods per person entitles member to a meal at no charge, otherwise $7 per plate. No expired canned goods, please. 12:45 p.m.—Setup for Fun Day
1 p.m.—Bingo Every bingo card purchased at 50 cents per game will receive one ticket. Winner of each bingo game will receive 10 tickets on regular bingo games and larger number of tickets on “blackout” and other special games. Tickets can be placed in jars for drawing of special donated gift card or gift basket (each lodge is asked to make a donation of at least one gift card or gift basket). Proceeds from Fun Day will be donated to the District Three Youth Fund. Winners of the Christmas ornament contests will be announced between the fourth and fifth bingo games.
Attention Officers and Committee Representatives: Please submit your reports as written reports. Copies should be provided for membership. If you need the district to provide the copies of your report, please email them to Gordon Hubenak at ckhubenak@yahoo.com. Thanks for attending the meeting, and drive safely. —SPJST—
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drew May and Margaret Willenburg, both of Lodge 92, Fort Worth; and Chelsea Reed and Lauren Reed, both of Lodge 183, Arlington. Brother Hubenak introduced the contest judges: Sisters Alene Kercho and Mary Ann Krivanek, both of Lodge 92, Fort Worth, and Mary Ann Roznovsky of Lodge 183, Arlington. Then, Brother Hubenak introduced the 2009-2010 District Three Queen Gena Weeks of Lodge 183, Arlington and District Three and State King Jackson Durham of Lodge 92, Fort Worth. Gena and Jackson led us in prayer for lunch. Meeting was recessed for lunch. Meeting resumed at 1 p.m. by Brother Hubenak. At this time, the meeting was turned over to Supreme Lodge Vice President Brother Gene McBride for the presentation of special awards to Fraternalist of the Year nominees, top youth member recruiter, youth clubs, and sales agents. Brother Krizan then presented Lifetime Achiever Awards. Sister Krengel, First Vice President, presented Brother Bill Slavik, Lodge 180 President, a check for $750 for hosting the meeting. There were 360 canned goods collected for the lunch, which were going to be presented to the Harvest House. There were 101 members in attendance. Czech Easter egg decorating contest —kraslice— winners were: Adults 1st—Betty Macalik Lodge 25, Ennis 2nd—Ann Pustejovsky Lodge 183, Arlington 3rd—Diana Engelke Lodge 66, Waco
Youth Ages 6 to 8—Carter Charanza Lodge 6, Cottonwood Ages 9 to 11—Lauren Traugott Lodge 92, Fort Worth Ages 12 to 14—Tori Motley Lodge 25, Ennis Ages 15 to High School Senior— Bracy Craig Lodge 6, Cottonwood
Brother Tom Weeks of Lodge 183, Arlington and Brother Michael Galler of Lodge 66, Waco presented their audit report of the adult and youth funds checkbooks. Books were found in good order. New youth club officers elected are: President – Jackson Durham Lodge 92, Fort Worth Vice President – Gena Weeks Lodge 183, Arlington Secretary Rachel Reed Lodge 183, Arlington Reporter Katelyn Daniel Lodge 183, Arlington
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Sister Bessie Petr, District Youth Counselor, reported that District Three YAD would be held at Lodge 183, Arlington on June 27, 2010. Also, this year, camp will be held at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm on July 8 to 11. Slate of new officers were presented by the nominating committee for 20102011. They are: President Gordon Hubenak Lodge 92, Fort Worth First Vice President Sheri Humphreys Lodge 154, Fort Worth Second Vice President Cherri Petr Lodge 84, Dallas Secretary Sarah McManus Lodge 84, Dallas Treasurer Mary Steinman Lodge 154, Fort Worth DYC Bessie Petr Lodge 84, Dallas FAC George Pauling Lodge 66, Waco Flag Bearer Bracy Craig Lodge 6, Cottonwood Flag Bearer Zachary McManus Lodge 84, Dallas
Door prizes were won by Dakota Holder, Selby Holder, and Tammie Holder, all of Lodge 6, Cottonwood; Hanna Slovak of Lodge 25, Ennis; Weldon Galler of Lodge 66, Waco; Zachary McManus, Lynda Novak, and Jason Sims, all of Lodge 84, Dallas; John Vrla and Jonathon Vrla, both of Lodge 130, Dallas; Anna Johnson of Lodge 154, Fort Worth; and Rachel Reed and Katie Weeks, both of Lodge 183, Arlington. The meeting was adjourned at 3 p.m. Submitted by, Ann Pustejovsky Acting Secretary —SPJST—
District Four Fall Fun Day Oct. 23 in Midland
The District Four Fall Fun Day is Saturday, October 23, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s in Midland. Mr. Gatti’s is located at 614 West Wadley Avenue. Please contact Lodge 230, Midland President Jimmy Slatton (432) 683-0812 for more information. We are looking forward to seeing District Four members at this event. Fraternally, Bobby Davis, FICF, CFFM District Four State Field Representative —SPJST—
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Lodge 4 Hallettsville meets at Cooper Farm
Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville held its meeting at the District Six Fall Fun Day on Sunday, September 19, 2010, at Cooper Farm, hosted by Lodge 30, Taiton. President Joe Siptak called the short meeting to order. The usual order of business was dispensed with. It was decided to have the next meeting on the third Sunday of October, the 17th, at 3 p.m. at the Legion Tap Room. Winners in the youth Christmas ornament design contest were first place, ages 15 to high school senior - Jonathan Vahalik; third place, ages 15 to high school senior - Mark Siptak; and second place, ages 12 to 14 - Sarah Siptak. Shirley Kalmus won second place in the cake contest. Annie and Philip Vahalik placed in the horseshoe tournament.
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Next Meeting—October 17 See you Sunday, October 17 at 3 p.m. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 8, Weimar meets October 25
Lodge 8, Weimar will meet Monday, October 25, 2010, at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Hall. Since October is Czech Heritage Month, please remember to bring a favorite Czech dish for our meal. We will have a number of items to discuss, and we need your input on all of the matters to be discussed. Please be present. Remember Monday, October 25 at 7 p.m. JoAnn Jares, Secretary —SPJST—
SPJST Assists Family
SPJST District Four Director Billy Rollwitz, center, presents a check to James and Tracy Thurmond. The check is to help defray funeral expenses of James and Tracy’s 14-year-old daughter Corinna Thurmond. The funds were from the director’s discretionary fund.
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Lodge 17 New Tabor reports on September meeting
Dear Readers, Lodge 17, New Tabor held its monthly meeting on Sunday, September 5, 2010. President Randy Gaas called the meeting to order. Vice President Wilfred Hildebrand secured signatures of all members and visitors present. Holly Narro led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Ben Trcalek read the resolution of Bernard Rychlik. Secretary Ben Trcalek called the roll of officers. Mabrey Dowell was absent. Secretary Trcalek read minutes from the August meeting. With no additions or corrections, the minutes were approved. Treasurer Stanley Mrnustik had not received the current bank statement; therefore, no financial report was given. Treasurer Mrnustik provided names of new members. They are Rudolph Supak, Jr., Blaine Castenada, and Mendi Ofczarzak. A motion was made by Susan Skrabanek and seconded by Evelyn Henry to accept these new members. Motion carried. Hall Manager Susan Skrabanek gave the hall report. The lodge will have a refreshment stand at the Kolache Festival held on Saturday, September 11. Members able are encouraged to sign up and work. FAC Holly Narro invited everyone to attend the Grandparents Day/awards banquet to be held at the hall on September 12 and District One Fall Fun Day hosted by New Tabor on September 19. October is Czech Her-
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100 Percent SPJST Family - Four Generations
SPJST proudly salutes this 100 Percent SPJST Family. Lodge 6, Cottonwood member and sales agent Lydia Dobecka, seated, is surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom are members of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood. The children are those of Lydia and the late Robert Dobecka.
itage Month. The State Fair will host Heritage Day on October 10 and Czech Feszt in Temple will be held on October 23. Holly Narro gave the youth leader’s report for Mabrey. The youth will be meeting today making decorations for Grandparents Day. On Wednesday, September 8, they will perform the beseda at Copperas Hollow Nursing Home and hand out kolaches to the residents. A special thank you is extended to Mrs. Betty Suehs for baking the kolaches we will be sharing. On September 11, the youth beseda dancers will once again participate in the Kolache Festival opening cere-
monies. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be on Sunday, October 3 at 2 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Blum, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 18, Elgin to sponsor dancing with the stars
President Ray Nelson opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for all military personnel and all SPJST members. Roll call showed Joyce Nelson was absent due to illness; all other officers were present. Present were 14 members, three youth, and three guests. Irene Vrabel read the minutes. They were approved as read. Ray Nelson gave the FAC report. September 12 was Grandparents Day. October is Czech Heritage Month. There is a Czech Feszt in Temple on October 23. Our Czech Fest is October 10 with the three band dance. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive is starting again in October. SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor barbecue cook-off is September 24 and 25. They are looking for judges, so if you like barbecue, go to Taylor SPJST. Gladys Mogonye gave the ticket report. Irene Helgren gave the house report. Irene thanked Artie Monson and Gladys Mogonye for working for her at the Sunday dance after her fall. She is having eye surgery so Irene might need someone to work for her on Friday, September 24. Teresa Anderson gave the treasurer’s report. Evelyn Gustafson sent sympathy cards to Agnes Eschberger and Walter Bartosh. Artie Monson reported that the new dance schedules are here. Artie mailed about 100 out to different
Lodge 6, Cottonwood Gives to Local Organizations
LEFT PHOTO: Don Urbanovsky, left, presents a donation to Adolph Kolar of West League Booster Club. CENTER PHOTO: Shirley Wills, center, of HOT Therapeutic Riding Center of West accepts a donation from Lodge 6 representatives Mary Beth Dulock, Don Urbanovsky,
Georgie Soukup, Irene Peterson, and Kim Seith. RIGHT PHOTO: Robert Zahirniak, second from right, receives a donation for Phone Cards for Soldiers in Iraq from Lodge 6 representatives Georgie Soukup, Mary Beth Dulock, Don Urbanovsky, Irene Peterson, and Kim Seith.
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Lodge 6, Cottonwood Member Receives SPJST Jacket
Jerry Kucera, left, of Lodge 6, Cottonwood presents Milton Peterson a jacket for winning first place in the 2010 State Progressive 42 Domino Tournament. Congratulations!
places and individuals. Be sure to take one if you have not already. Johnny Vrabel gave the trustee report. All trustees were present. The water leak in the slab is in the men’s restroom. We will get two or three bids, and we have to get it fixed. Charles Wilson made a motion to give $100 to Lodge 48, Beyersville for its fundraiser, seconded by Allen Meyer, motion carried. There was discussion on the use of extension cords during rentals. Cords must be taped down. We do not want another accident like the fall Irene Helgren had. Johnny stated there was a bucket with about a gallon of cooking grease in front of the dumpster. The pickup will not get out of the truck to pick up the grease, and our buckets should not be used for disposing of cooking grease. It
was reported that the kitchen was dirty when the Printz family came to use the hall. Charles Wilson gave the bar report. Charles reported that there was a big dirty spot on the ceramic entry. He cleaned using Windex. Guest Charlie Taylor came to report that it was time to renew our advertising contract with the radio station. Charlie thanked us for our support. Charlie mailed some of our schedules to listeners who requested them. Charlie reported that Jerry Haisler had surgery. Our other two guests Kay Wing and Gena Carter, both serve on the Board of Education Foundation. Kay first thanked us for the scholarship that the SPJST gives each year. Working with Diane and Donnie Cannon has been
great. This being her first visit to a meeting, she will be better able to explain SPJST to the scholarship applicants. They are working on raising funds for scholarships. The foundation was started four years ago. They have raised over $200,000 for grants scholarships, etc. They have been doing projects, and this year, they are looking for a larger place to have their fundraiser. They would like to do Dancing with the Stars. They would like to have SPJST be a sponsor. There would be advertising. The cost has not been set, maybe $100 per couple or $50 per couple so more could afford to attend. There would be a meal—something special. They are looking at December on maybe the 3rd. This would be adults only. Allen Meyer made a motion to help sponsor this, Teresa Anderson seconded, and the motion carried. Kay and Gena thanked the lodge for their support and will keep us informed. Ray Nelson reported that John Hoelscher is going to take the ENC Executive Director position; therefore, SPJST has been looking for a new State Youth Director. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Evelyn Gustafson. Always forgive your enemies —nothing annoys them so much.
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Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary
Betty & Gene Patalik October 9, 2010
Gene and Betty were married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Praha, Texas, on October 9, 1950. They are wished a very happy anniversary from their family with love. God bless you both. Gene and Betty are members of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston.
Irene Vrabel Reporter —SPJST—
SPJST Float Wins First Place in New Ulm Oktoberfest Parade
Lodge 6, Cottonwood Presents Therese Dobecka Scholarship
Lydia Dobecka, center, presents the Therese Dobecka Scholarship to Lakn Dieterich, left, and Anna Dulock. Therese was the daughter of Lydia and the late Robert Dobecka. Therese passed away in 1982.
Lodge 1, Fayetteville hosted the SPJST Float in the New Ulm Oktoberfest parade on Saturday, October 2, 2010. Pictured on the float are, front, Logan Spanihel, left, and Fidel Aparicio. In back is Rusty Aparicio. They are all members of Lodge 1, Fayetteville Youth Club. The float received the first place trophy.
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10th Annual SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off
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Friday and Saturday, September 24 and 25, 2010 • SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor
SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor held its 10th Annual Barbecue Cook-Off on Friday and Saturday, September 24 and 25, 2010. There were 70 teams competing from a variety of cities in the state. The weather was beautiful, and everyone had a fantastic time. On Friday and Saturday nights, we had free dances with music by Night Skies featuring A.P. Patschke and Jess DeMaine. The lodge donated the brisket and chicken turned in for judging to Meals on Wheels. Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club held a Master Cook 1st - RVOS - Smokin Mojo Paul Bales, Holland, Texas 2nd - Smokenʼ Bohemians 2 Clyde Skrhak, Taylor, Texas 3rd - Smokenʼ Bohemians 1 Randy Skrhak, Taylor, Texas
Best Rig Little Johnʼs BBQ John Truesdell, Georgetown, Texas Brisket 1st - RVOS - Smokin Mojo Paul Bales, Holland, Texas 2nd - Smokenʼ Bohemians 1 Randy Skrhak, Taylor, Texas 3rd - Beach Bunch Cliff Taylor, Taylor, Texas 4th - Smokenʼ Bohemians 2 Clyde Skrhak, Taylor, Texas 5th - Tovar Automotive-Grease Monkeys Chris Tovar, Hutto, Texas 6th - Bad Boyz BBQ Sean Leschber, Taylor, Texas
silent auction. Thank you to all of the contributors and supporters of our youth club. The youth club also collected the aluminum cans for its recycling effort. District Two and State Queen Jackie Klaus and her duchess Chandee Bachmeyer, both of Lodge 29, Taylor, assisted in presenting the prize drawings and trophies for the barbecue winners. The Master Cook trophy was won by RVOS-Smokin Mojo - Paul Bales of Holland; second place Master Cook was Smoken’ Bohemians 2 – Clyde
Skrhak of Taylor; and third place Master Cook was Smoken’ Bohemians 1 – Randy Skrhak of Taylor. The Best Rig trophy was won by Little John’s BBQ – John Truesdell of Georgetown. Lodge 29, Taylor would like to thank all of the cookers who competed in the cook-off, the people who helped judge the entries, and SPJST members and friends who volunteered their time to make this another successful event. We would also like to thank our barbecue sponsors for their continued support.
Barbecue Cook-Off Results
7th - R U Ready Scott Kaderka, Pflugerville, Texas 8th - D & K Cookers Cody Dlouhy, Taylor, Texas 9th - Czech Mafia David Rozcky, Taylor, Texas 10th - WOW (Wicked Old Women) Sue Gray, Taylor, Texas
Pork Ribs 1st - Smokenʼ Bohemians 2 Clyde Skrhak, Taylor, Texas 2nd - Bad Company Brian Murray, Jarrell, Texas 3rd - Slow Joeʼs Joe Sunvision, Elgin, Texas 4th - Smokin J BBQ Jeremy Mikes, Florence, Texas 5th - The Noack Bears Bench Warmers Jimmy Heap, III, Taylor, Texas 6th - Smokenʼ Bohemians 1 Randy Skrhak, Taylor, Texas 7th - Little Johnʼs BBQ John Truesdell, Georgetown, Texas
8th - RVOS - Smokin Mojo Paul Bales, Holland, Texas 9th - Paul Martin Construction Richard Reyes, Taylor, Texas 10th - Noack Bears Varsity Team Jerry Tallas, Taylor, Texas
Chicken 1st – Under the Influence Hank Smith, Elgin, Texas 2nd - Best Light Cookers No. 1 Alvin Roznovak, Taylor, Texas 3rd – Kovar Electric Pat Kovar, Taylor, Texas 4th – RVOS - Smokin Mojo Paul Bales, Holland, Texas 5th – Good “Chit” BBQ Marco Ortiz, Taylor, Texas 6th – Rusty Pit Cookers Kelly Kaderka, Taylor, Texas 7th – Hunt Em Up James Joseph, Elgin, Texas 8th – Smokin J BBQ Jeremy Mikes, Florence, Texas
The cookers voted to add a new category to our cook-off next year. It will be a “Jackpot Dessert Category.” SPJST Lodge 29 will host its 11th Annual Barbecue Cook-Off on the last Friday and Saturday of the month, September 23 and 24, 2011. Please mark your calendars now, and save the dates! Fraternally, Linda Pospisil Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
9th – Nazarene Bar-B-Que Team Norm Ebeling, Georgetown, Texas 10th - Smokenʼ Bohemians 2 Clyde Skrhak, Taylor, Texas
Jackpot Beans 1st - Tovar Automotive-Grease Monkeys Chris Tovar, Hutto, Texas 2nd –Noack Bears Varsity Team Jerry Tallas, Taylor, Texas 3rd - Bad Boyz BBQ Sean Leschber, Taylor, Texas 4th - Good “Chit” BBQ Marco Ortiz, Taylor, Texas 5th - Michna Tribe and Friends Tracey Michna, Taylor, Texas 6th - Smokenʼ Bohemians 1 Randy Skrhak, Taylor, Texas 7th - All in the Family Cookers Daniel Pitts, Taylor, Texas 8th - RVOS - Smokin Mojo Paul Bales, Holland, Texas 9th - Hot Czech Cookers Becky Ruzicka, Taylor, Texas
10th - Here for the Party 2 John Schwertner, Jarrell, Texas
Cookʼs Choice 1st - Noack Bears Varsity Team Jerry Tallas, Taylor, Texas 2nd - RVOS - Smokin Mojo Paul Bales, Holland, Texas 3rd - Noack Bears Bench Warmers Jimmy Heap, III, Taylor, Texas 4th - Noack Bears Bench Warmers Jimmy Heap, III, Taylor, Texas 5th - Noack Bears Varsity Team Jerry Tallas, Taylor, Texas 6th - DDR BBQ No. 2 Diane Reid, Georgetown, Texas 7th - Bad Boyz BBQ Sean Leschber, Taylor, Texas 8th - Turkey Creek Cookers David Knapek, Taylor, Texas 9th - D & K Cookers Cody Dlouhy, Taylor, Texas 10th - Kovar Electric Pat Kovar, Taylor, Texas
Master Cook Winners
Brisket Winners
Pork Ribs Winners
Chicken Winners
Jackpot Beans Winners
Jackpot Cook’s Choice Winners
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10th Annual SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off Friday and Saturday, September 24 and 25, 2010 • SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor
Best Rig
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Scenes from Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza Fundraiser
Saturday, September 18, 2010 • Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall • Submitted by Patsy Koslovsky, Secretary
LEFT PHOTO: Frank Klinkovsky and Dick Hight get ready for the silent auction. PHOTO 2: Joyce Skrabanek and Dolores and Calvin Skrabanek prepare snack foods. PHOTOS 3 and 4: James Skrabanek, Edwin Pechal, Brad Kraatz, and EJ Pechal prepare the meal. BELOW LEFT
PHOTO: Jerry and Edwin Pechal draw bucket winners. PHOTO 2: Eddy Lange with the “youngest” female attending. PHOTO 3: Farthest traveled from Utah. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: “Youngest” male Leon Zavodny with wife, Vallie, celebrating 62 years of marriage.
LEFT PHOTO: Rhonda Hertzog, Evelyn and Waymon Richter, and Bill Hertzog visit. CENTER PHOTO: Utah guest makes friends with Emma
Regan, Katie, and Hallie. RIGHT PHOTO: Top winners in the youth drawings.
LEFT PHOTO: Young ones enjoy the turkey call. PHOTO 2: Rika Talasek checks out the auction items. PHOTO 3: Jay Ray and Frank Kristinek visit. RIGHT PHOTO: Shannon White and Kyler Skrabanek. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: The Cummings - Libby, Kenny, and Linda. PHOTO 2:
Colton Regan and Seth Ray prepare to call the turkeys home. PHOTO 3: Leroy Dana, right, and grandson bid on auction items. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Brooke Hoelscher gets her turn a calling from dad Brian and Eddy Lange.
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Lodge 30, Taiton hosts grandparent breakfast
Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 30, Taiton hosted a Grandparents Day Breakfast for grandparents of St. John’s Catholic Church on September 12, 2010. Grandparents in attendance enjoyed many different breakfast treats prepared and served by the members of Lodge 30, Taiton after having attended 8 a.m. mass in which the youth club members all took part. Following the breakfast, the regular monthly meeting was held. President Yvonne Marcaurele called the meeting to order at 9:45 a.m. Members present recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence was observed for any sick or departed members. Secretary Wanda Dorotik read the roll call of officers and members. She then read the minutes from the August meeting. They were approved as read. Treasurer Lisa Bubela gave her report on the financial standing of our lodge. Wanda presented a bill for a new flag and fabric to strengthen the flag for the Taiton Community Center, and a motion was made and passed to pay for the flag and the fabric. FAC Tommy Drapela reported on the events occurring around the state. He reported on the fun had by those who attended the Corpus Christi End of Summer Getaway. He reminded that all members need to give him a list of their community activities at each meeting so that he can register them on the FAC report.
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Youth Leader Lisa Bubela reported on the comings and goings of our youth program. She reported that District Six Fall Fun Day would be hosted by Lodge 30 at Cooper Farm on Sunday, September 19. She informed everyone that they were to arrive at Cooper Farm at 9:45 a.m. to clean the highway and register at 10:45 a.m. The youth will also have the cake walk at the Taiton Fall Festival on October 3. Each youth member is asked to bring a cake and meet at 10:30 a.m. Happy birthday was wished to Sarah and Jeremy Supak. We wish you many more. The next meeting will be on Sunday, October 3 following the Taiton Fall Festival at 2:45 p.m. for the youth and 3:30 p.m. for the adults. The meeting was adjourned by President Yvonne Marcaurele. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 32, Victoria members to share Czech meal Oct. 14
Reminding all of you that our Czech meal is Thursday, October 14, 2010, at 6 p.m. The lodge will furnish chicken and dumplings. We ask each of you to bring a dish or two . . . sides or dessert. We will gather at 6 p.m. and serve at 6:30 p.m. I think I’ve twisted Al Haisler’s arm, and he will be providing us with our favorite Czech music! Wishing a speedy recovery to Lois
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Elles who is recouping from a knee replacement. We certainly hope she can join us for chicken and dumplings. It wouldn’t be the same without her! Once again, Thursday, October 14 at 6 p.m. – see you then! Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton expresses thanks for successful fundraiser
Dear Members and Friends, The officers and members of Lodge 47, Seaton would like to thank each of you who participated in our annual Outdoor Extravaganza fundraiser which was held on September 18, 2010. We appreciate your support in helping us make this event successful once again. Everyone seemed to have a great time visiting with friends, enjoying the delicious food and refreshments, and just hoping their number would be called to win that one special item they so much wanted. A special thank you to Committee Chairman David Pechal for all he did in organizing this event, spending countless hours and miles a running. Edwin Pechal and crew, we thank you for the delicious meal. There are so many more who helped tremendously in so many ways—selling tickets, getting donations, setting up the hall, bringing desserts and items for the
Lodge 48, Beyersville Supports Community Activity
The Taylor Brethren Church Friends Fellowship group meets each month on the fourth Tuesday to play 42 dominoes followed by light refreshments. Members of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville assist with the group. The group recently recognized their oldest players, ranging from 90 to 95 years old. SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor
member Anton Pokorny, 90, was not able to attend the event, but his friend Lucille Trcka, also of Lodge 29, accepted his gifts on his behalf. Anton has been playing for more than 50 years. He continues to play both straight and 42 dominoes weekly with his nephews. —Submitted by Alice Bracewell, Reporter
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silent auction, serving the food, and helping wherever needed. Thank you, thank you! We thank our many friends and neighboring lodges who participated with donations, purchasing tickets, bidding on silent auction items, and being there to support our lodge. Top prize winner of the one-person guided management buck hunt at Tenroc Ranch in Salado was Bill Stock. The three-person pheasant /quail hunt in Santa Anna, Texas, went to Robert Brenek. The five-day Western Caribbean Cruise was won by Lance Cummings. The six-person guided bay fishing trip in Port O’Connor went to Leroy Dana, and the prize package for a two-person massage, pedicure, manicure, designer cut and style was won by Woodrow Marek. I hope each of you relax and enjoy your prizes. Congratulations to others who won the many prizes that were given away. Our fundraiser is for the entire family. We always welcome children and appreciate you bringing them with you. The highlight of the evening for the youth was seeing who could make the best turkey call. There were some pretty good calls. With those calls, I guarantee you, there had to have been turkeys all over East Bell County! There was a drawing held for the youth also. The first prize was a 22 rifle which was won by Noah Markinson. Other youth prizes included a tent, won by Ellis Van Winkle; a scooter won by Seaton Youth Club member Bayley Mitchan; a washer board set won by Josh Russell; and a camouflage sleeping bag won by Hunter Hoelscher. We appreciate Eddy Lange for all the announcing and making the crowd feel welcomed. It is always fun when the one announcing is out there in the crowd, and you can tell he is enjoying himself. Thank you, Eddy! Welcomed as the guest who traveled the farthest was Shanna Neilson from Eagle Mountain, Utah. Shanna, mark the date for next year to visit Seaton, Texas, in September! The couple married the longest was Vallie and Leon Zavodny — married 62 years. I believe they came in hopes to win the cruise for another honeymoon. Congratulations, Vallie and Leon, on your long life together! My deepest apologies to the young lady of 87 years who joined in on the fun with us that evening. Your name did not get home with me. We were so proud to have you with us, and we look forward to seeing you next year. Once again, thank you to all who
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participated in our annual fundraiser. It was a great evening. It was fun to see so many people enjoying the evening visiting and making new friends. We look forward to next year. Please mark your calendars for the third Saturday in September which will be September 17, 2011, for our next annual Outdoor Extravaganza. We at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton do have a wonderful time in the many different activities that we do during the year. We’d love to have you join us. We welcome you at any time. Always feel welcome to call any officer or member to find out what’s on our calendar. We also have an outstanding youth program for young people in grades kindergarten through high school senior. There is so much to offer these young ones. Meetings for the youth are on the first Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. with the adults meeting at 2 p.m. The November adult meeting will be held at 1 p.m. Join us! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton to celebrate Czech Heritage Month
Dear Vestnik Readers, Members of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton enjoyed a beautiful Sunday afternoon on October 3, 2010, with friends and family attending the lodge’s monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. by President Edwin Pechal. Youth Club members Zoe Talasek and Payton Porubsky presented the flags and led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance. We remained standing in a moment of silence for departed members Patricia Kopriva and Betty Harris. May these members rest in eternal peace and God bless the families in the loss of their loved ones. Roll call of officers, board members, and active sales agents showed all present except for Parliamentarian James Skrabanek. I understand James was at the antique tractor show showing off his beauties. And, real beauties they are! Hope you enjoyed the show. We had 22 members, one youth member, and two visitors present. We enjoyed having visitors Aubrey Richter and Wilbert Richter. Thank you for visiting. Come again and join us.
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Members on the sick list included Ruth Janacek, Jerry Wayne Haisler, Mark Hoelscher, and Sharon Rucker. Also recovering from an accident is Jeff Cummings. Please keep all these friends in your prayers for a speedy recovery. President Edwin Pechal stated that Adeline and Willie Kohutek seem to be doing much better. He was happy to see them out at Ratibor the
other night with SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek. I visited with them last week in Cameron, and it was so good to see them up and smiling. Adeline and Willie, take care of yourselves, and we look forward to seeing you both at the meetings soon. We miss you! It was great to hear so many had attended the fundraiser for our friend Kathy Schneider at Flag
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Hall on Saturday, October 2. We also want to keep Kathy and her family in our prayers. Our lodge is very excited to welcome three new members, Douglas M. Holland, Camryn Leigh Mikulas, and Mary Lea Krcha. We welcome each of you to our lodge meetings and activities. Please join us. We’d love to have you.
Lodge 49, Rowena Celebrates Grandparents Day
Sunday, September 12, 2010 • SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena • Submitted by Sylvia Rollwitz, FAC
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 49, Rowena recognized grandparents on September 12. Pictured are, front, left to right, Grace, Nika and Bella Schwertner; Hunter and Tanner Wood; Ana Fuentes; Weston and Kaycee Rollwitz; Laura Pospichal; and Richard Rollwitz. Back: Eddie and Max Eschberger, Gertrude
Eschberger, Joe and Wanda Binder, Nancy and Maynard Schwertner, Jackie Pospichal, Sandra Rollwitz, and Sylvia and Billy Rollwitz. RIGHT PHOTO: Dorothy Schwertner, Hunter and Tanner Wood, Maynard Schwertner, Grace Beach, and Wanda Binder.
LEFT PHOTO: Nancy Schwertner and Becky Wood serve ice cream. CENTER PHOTO: Eddie Eschberger
and Bella and Brad Schwertner. RIGHT PHOTO: Richard and Weston Rollwitz and Laura Pospichal.
LEFT PHOTO: Bernard Beach and Bobby Schwertner. CENTER PHOTO: CENTER PHOTO: Kaycee, LeeAnn, Brennan and Richard Rollwitz, and Jackie Pospichal. RIGHT PHOTO: Oldest and youngest present were Gertrude Eschberger with great-granddaughter Bella Schwertner.
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Kolache Giveaway on October 30 President Pechal thanked those who helped in so many ways to make our annual fundraiser a success. It took a lot of workers, and your help was definitely appreciated. He thanked the many friends who came out for the support. Thanks to the many businesses who sponsored their signs. October is Czech Heritage Month. In celebration, the lodge will be giving away kolaches as door prizes at the October 30 dance by the Red Ravens. We invite everyone to the dance at Star Hall. There are not a lot of places in the area that still have dances. We are very proud to have one on October 30. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the band starting at 7 p.m. and playing until 11 p.m. The youth club opens the kitchen at every dance. Come on out to enjoy a hamburger, good dancing, and the chance to win some good tasting kolaches. Members are asked to bring kolaches for the giveaway prior to the dance. Vice President/FAC Frank Klinkovsky thanked everyone for supporting the Outdoor Extravaganza. He then gave his fraternal report. Members are reminded that the lodge Fraternalist of the Year will be chosen at the next meeting. Our lodge would like to congratulate Susan Skrabanek of Lodge 17, New Tabor for being chosen as National Fraternalist of the Year in Chicago. Susan is a true SPJST fraternalist in so many ways. Czech Feszt will be held on Saturday, October 23 at the Santa Fe Gardens in downtown Temple. There are a lot of activities planned for the day with four live bands playing all day. Frankie asked for support of the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Watch the Vestnik for more details on the upcoming SPJST banquet. Treasurer David Pechal gave a detailed treasurer’s report which was approved. David was congratulated and thanked by all members on the outstanding job he did as chairman of the Outdoor Extravaganza. Thank you, David. You did outstanding! Youth Leader Lynette Talasek stated the youth club held its meeting prior to the adult meeting. Twentythree members attended along with nine adults. The youth club will be sponsoring a ring toss booth at Czech Feszt on October 23. The youth are so proud to have their number one supporter, the Seaton Mother Lodge, to
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donate the cost of the booth. Thank you, Seaton, for the continued support of your youth club! In another good gesture for the youth club, the lodge is purchasing a portable closure to keep the youth room safe and sound during various activities. This will keep all the pictures, posters, and youth memorabilia in good condition. Again, thank you, Mother Lodge! Dolores Skrabanek gave a detailed bar report. David Pechal gave the ticket report in the absence of Ticket Chairman Ruth Kohutek. Entertainment Chairman Edwin Pechal gave the update on lodge openings and activities:
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to the Temple Fire and Rescue Rescue Elves. We thank this department for all they do to keep us safe. October birthday celebrants are Albert Koslovsky, Ruth Janacek, Gary Skrabanek, Jeffrey Kirby, and Michael Brenek. Happy birthday and many more to each of you! A happy October wedding anniversary wish to Joyce and James Skrabanek. Lodge door prizes were won by Calvin Skrabanek, Lucy Mihatsch, and Dorothy Richter.
Next Meeting—November 7 The next meeting will be held on Sunday, November 7 at 1 p.m. Please make note of the change of time. The October 6 – Ducks Unlimited meeting will begin at 1 p.m. due to the October 7 – Lodge Audit Report election of officers. Please come and October 9 – Private Wedding cast your vote. Members are asked to October 16 – Open Date bring a side dish or dessert. Rest time for all workers Joyce Skrabanek gave the blessing October 17 – Vitek-Pechal Reunion for the delicious lunch prepared. With October 23 – Temple High School no further business, the meeting adClass Reunion journed at 3:05 p.m. October 29 – St. Luke’s Catholic Again thank you all who come to Church Temple and Belton KC our meetings. Fundraiser See you on November 7. Please October 30 - Red Ravens Dance Celebrating Czech Heritage Month come. You may be just the officer we Kolaches given as door prizes. need. Fraternally, How grateful we are to have such a Patsy Koslovsky full and busy month! Secretary —SPJST— The lodge voted to make a donation
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi hosts SPJST Financial University
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi welcomed members to SPJST Financial University on September 8, 2010. Pictured are, left to right, Mark S. Whitaker, Attorney at Law, Baird, Crews, Schiller & Whitaker, PC; Jerry Sijansky, Rosie Aguiar, and Eva Vasquez, all of Lodge 79; James L. Lee, III, CPA, Wealth Advisor, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and member of SPJST Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point; Al Pena of Lodge 223, Palacios; and Armando Perez, Ron Janota, and Paige Watson, all of Lodge 79. SPJST Financial University was approved by the Supreme Lodge in its July 2010 meeting, and educational workshops will be presented in each district.
Lodge 48 Beyersville tournament this Saturday
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SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville invites everyone to its Progressive 42 tournament set for Saturday, October 16, 2010, at the lodge hall, located at 10450 FM 619 in Beyersville, Texas. Registration is from 8:15 to 9 a.m. Play begins 9:15 a.m. Fifteen games will be played with a time limit of 20 minutes each. The tournament should end around 4:30 p.m. A partner is not necessary. You will draw a partner. A great day of fun is planned for everyone. We hope to see you there! Everyone is invited. Registration fee is $15 per person. Registration fee includes noon meal, snacks, and prizes. Prizes will be awarded: 1st place - $100; 2nd place - $75; 3rd place - $50; and 4th place - $25. To pre-register, mail your name, address, phone number, and entry fee before October 13 so we can estimate food needed to Bobby Wuensche, 2451 CR 405, Taylor, Texas 76574. For more information, call (512) 365-3013. We look forward to seeing you in Beyersville on October 16! Fraternally, Bobby Wuensche —SPJST—
Lodge 66, Waco reports on September meeting
The meeting was called to order by President John Engelke on Sunday, September 19, 2010, at Linden Hall in Elm Mott with all officers present. There were 13 members present, guest Nora Lee Zavodny, and District Three Director Johnnie Krizan. The flag was presented, and members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and motto. Members stood for a moment of silent prayer for our deceased member Frank Smith. Secretary Sister Dana McAdams read the minutes of the August 15 meeting, and they were approved as read. Sister Dana McAdams read an invitation to a fundraiser benefit at
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Comenius Library at the Czech Center Museum in Houston on August 28. Chairman of the Board Brother George Pauling reported that he spoke to a client concerning the sale of Linden Hall. FAC Sister Mary Alice Langlotz read the monthly letter from State FAC Chester Jenke. She reminded members of the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive beginning October 1. Sister Dorothy Veselka of the Cheer and Condolence Committee reported that she sent a get well card to the Brian Vanicek family who was in a car accident and to Gene Gerlich who had eye surgery. Sister Veselka congratulated Michael and Debbie Galler on their 34th wedding anniversary on September 25. Brother Louie Veselka reported no grievances. Sister Diana Engelke gave the bookkeeping report. Sister Darlene Engelke read names of candidates for membership. Larry Matula wrote up Janay J. Lewis and Linda F. Lewis; Vanessa G. Johnson wrote up Roman D. Chamblee, Ryder Z. Chamblee, and Dorothy L. Williams; and Robert L. Satchell, Jr. wrote up Gerricka R. Hicks. All were accepted into Lodge 66. Sister Darlene Engelke read the resolution of sympathy on Frank Smith. May he rest in peace. District Three Director Brother Johnnie Krizan spoke on various SPJST matters. Please come back again, Brother Johnnie. September birthday celebrants present were Dorothy Gerlich and Diana Engelke. Adult door prize winner was Dorothy Gerlich. Winner of the 50/50 was Diana Engelke. Many thanks to Brother Johnnie Krizan who donated door prizes from the SPJST Home Office. Winners were: Mary Alice Langlotz - letter opener; Mary Lou Urbanek - letter opener; Diana Engelke - koozee; Darlene Engelke - koozee; Dorothy Gerlich - mug candle; Weldon Galler - mug candle; John Engelke - rain gauge; Louie Veselka - rain gauge; George Pauling - notepad; Irene Mueller money jar; Gene Gerlich - insulated mug; and Dana McAdams - clock. Next Meeting—October 17 The next lodge meeting is scheduled for October 17 at 2:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST—
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Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge 88, Houston to award quilt
The Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge 88, Houston plan to give away this beautiful handmade quilt on Czech Day—Sunday, October 24 at Lodge 88, located at 1435 Beall Street in Houston, Texas 77008. The Birthday Club Sisters will again sell their famous Czech pastries. This is a great opportunity for
Lodge 76 Wichita Falls plans Christmas dinner
SPJST Lodge 76, Wichita Falls met on Sunday, September 12, 2010, for its third quarterly meeting at Cunningham Center at 1 p.m. Lunch was served prior to the business meeting. President Mary Jane Michna called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. All officers were present. Johnny Riddles was a visitor. Secretary/Treasurer Mary Ann Cook read the June minutes and the financial report. Both were approved as read. FAC Chairman Aileen Pokorny handed out acts and hours forms. These should be returned at the December 12 meeting. Scholarship forms were distributed to be returned in December also. George and Janie Kovarik celebrated their 45th anniversary on August 14. Betty Trott thanked George and Janie Kovarik for having the meeting at the Center. Mary Jane read several letters of correspondence. The location of future District Four meetings was read. Tickets for door prizes were passed out to everyone present. Each person selected a door prize when their name was called. Everyone enjoyed the door prizes which were provided by Beverly Cuba.
all generations of Czech descent to spend a day filled with good food, great music, and great fellowship. For more information call (713) 869-5767 or visit our website www.lodge88.org. Jo Ann Buri Second Vice President —SPJST—
Next Meeting—December 12 We look forward to seeing each of you at the annual Christmas dinner in December. The lodge will meet on December 12 at Cunningham Center at 1 p.m. Submitted by, Lodge 76 Officers —SPJST—
Lodge 79 Corpus Christi meets October 17
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi sends a reminder of our meeting on Sunday, October 17, 2010. We will be celebrating Czech Heritage Month with a Czech meal. Meat will be furnished by the lodge, and members are asked to bring a side dish. If you forgot your dog food, cat food, or cat litter at the last meeting for Paws Across Texas, please remember to bring it to this meeting. Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 80, Holland to reseal parking lot
SPJST Lodge 80, Holland met Saturday, October 2, 2010, at 4:05 p.m. President Rita Spinn called the meeting to order. Membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for departed members. Board members absent were Helen Pajestka and Monica McDougall. Sales agents absent were Vicki Slye and Janet Lyon. Secretary Linda Hill read the minutes of the September meeting. They were approved as read. Treasurer Jewel Wolf gave the financial report. Youth Leader Frank Horak gave a report on the Holland Youth Club. The youth will have a food drive. Sister Rita gave the FAC report stating the awards banquet will be held in Temple on January 29 at the Mayborn Center. We will need to nominate a Fraternalist of the Year. October is Czech Heritage Month. The next meeting will be November 1 at 7 p.m. Board of directors will meet at 6:30 p.m. There will be election of officers. The youth will be serving wraparounds at super bingo night on November 6. Lodge 80 will have its annual Christmas party on Sunday, December 5 starting at 4:30 p.m. There will be a short business meeting before the party. The meal will be catered. Lodge 80, Holland received a bid of $7,805 to reseal the parking lot. Frank Pajestka made a motion, seconded by Coleman Benner, to accept the bid. Motion carried. On October 14, Lodge 80 will host a bingo workshop starting at 9 a.m. Sister Rita thanked the youth for having a food drive. Those having birthdays in October were Shelby Horak, Mary Mowdy, and Coleman Benner. Winners in the drawing were Delores Sladecek, Frank Pajestka, Sr., Sylveria Tschoerner, J.D. Coker, and Curtis Wolf. A thank you was read from Holy Trinity Catholic Church for Lodge 80’s donation. The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. in a motion by Cyril Pajestka seconded by Joe Liles. Next Meeting—November 1 Remember the November meeting will be November 1 at 7 p.m. Board of directors will meet at 6:30 p.m. See you November 1 at 7 p.m. Fraternally, Estelle Coker, Reporter —SPJST—
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Dear Members, First, if you were at our Czechfest and spent money, donated something for our booths, or helped by working in any way to make our fundraiser a success, Lodge 84 thanks you – thank you! The weather was great, the dinner delicious, and folks seemed to be enjoying seeing one another – but if you failed to come – remember next year! Our meeting was brought to order at 2:10 p.m. by President Yeager, who asked Sister Lillie Maxey to lead all in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence for our departed members, Sisters Helen Pokladnik and Margie Rice and Brother Marvin Slovacek. Our sympathy is extended to their families. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Sister Cherri Petr and approved. FAC report – The tarok players will gather at Lodge 84 in February 2011. Be sure and watch for updates as the date gets closer. Remember, you need not be a member to join in on the tarok playing—everyone is welcome. Sunshine report by Sister Joann Manak: Get well wishes were sent to Brothers Jeff Jaresh and John Becan. Sympathy cards were sent to Brother Leonard Baleja on loss of sister Helen. Youth report – Sister Bessie Petr reported that the youth worked the children’s booths and country store during
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Czechfest and afterward held their monthly meeting. Make A Difference Day will be conducted on Sunday, October 17 instead of October 23 due to a previously scheduled event. The youth will also hold their monthly meeting beginning at 12:30 p.m. Please make plans to join the youth if you are in the neighborhood. Sister Bessie also announced that she is putting beseda circles together to dance at Heritage Day celebration on October 10 at the State Fair of Texas. They will be performing in front of the African American Museum. Also, she announced that the Fraternal Council will be meeting on Monday, October 11 at KJT Hall.
Next Meeting—October 17 The next monthly meeting will be held on Sunday, October 17 at 2 p.m. with potluck and games to follow. Please make plans to come. Fraternally, Rose Scott, Reporter —SPJST—
SPJST Hosts Booth at Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-off
State Field Representative Hiram Dixon, left, and Lodge 29, Taylor Sales Agent Albin Machu are pictured promoting SPJST outside the hall during Lodge 29, Taylor’s annual barbecue cook-off on Saturday, September 25, 2010.
Lodge 88, Houston Czech Day set for October 24
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portant celebrations for Czech descendants to commemorate their heritage and celebrate with family and friends. Members and guests of all ages will enjoy, not only a fun day but an educational day as well. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. consisting of delicious turkey and dressing, sweet potatoes, sauerkraut, and green beans, priced at $7 for adults and $4 for children. Later in the afternoon, sausageon-a-stick will be available for $3.
Ma r cy Dor o tik an d Pa tri ck Bi l no ski e xch an ge wed di n g vo ws
Marcy Lea Dorotik and Patrick Charles Bilnoski were united in marriage at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2010, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Taiton. Reverend Gabriel Tawiah and Deacon Edward Wendel performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jerome and Georgia Dorotik of Taiton. Parents of the groom are Charles and Diane Bilnoski of Houston. Groom’s grandmother is Vivian Kasmiroski of Houston. The bride was given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father. She wore a form-fitting white gown with tapered lace straps and back corset closure. Crystal embellished tulle with iridescent lace motifs overlaid her fitted satin skirt. A satin band and bow with a crystal brooch accented the empire waistline. Her veil was a double layer of tulle with a white satin hemline. Maid of honor was Amy Woodward, friend of the bride. Matron of honor was Jean Merck, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Jennifer Bullard, cousin of the bride; Denise Caskey, sister of the groom and Denise Sheppard, Jacquelyn Schuley, Rebecca Celeruo and April
Cook, friends of the bride. Flower girl was Grace Howlett, niece of the groom. Ring bearer was Jackson Merck, nephew and godson of the bride. Best men were Steward Hames and Toby Willis, friends of the groom. Groomsmen were Jeremy George, Marshall Jackson, Scott De Grassi and Randy Hicks, friends of the groom; and Rodney McDonald and Marcus Jones, friends of the bride and groom. Ushers were Chase Zalman, nephew of the bride, and M a r c u s Gandy, friend of the groom. Witnesses were Anthony Dorotik, brother of the bride, and Bobbie Bilnoski, godmother and aunt of the groom. A reception followed at Taiton Community Center. Rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents Friday evening, September 24 at the Taiton Community Center. After a wedding trip to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, the couple will reside in Houston. Marcy and her family are members of SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton. She was 1988 SPJST State Queen and served as District Six Youth Counselor from 1993 to 2008. —SPJST—
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The youth club will sell its tasty homemade ice cream, and the Birthday Club Sisters will sell their famous Czech pastries. This year, in addition to the pastry booth, the Birthday Club Sisters will give away a handmade quilt. The SPJST Orchestra and Choral Group will present its program of good ol’ Czech songs for your enjoyment from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will again feature a vendor area showcasing interesting crafts and other homemade items from area merchants as well as educational information for Czech descendants. The program will begin at 1 p.m. with a proclamation from the City of Houston mayor’s office and other entertainment. Please be sure to wear your colorful Czech costumes for the annual Mr. and Ms. Czech Day 2010 contest. Also, all previously crowned kings and queens are encouraged to come and be recognized during the program. The late afternoon entertainment will consist of a dance in the beautiful Chandelier Ballroom from 2:30 until 6:30 p.m. The wonderful Mark Halata and Texavia band will be playing polkas and variety music. Price for the dance will be $8 per person. Be sure to mark October 24 as a “must attend” Czech Day at Lodge 88! For more information on the day’s activities or for booth rental information, please call Lodge 88 office (713) 8695767 or visit our website www.lodge88.org. Fraternally, Jo Ann Buri Second Vice President —SPJST—
Lodge 142 Houston reports on Sept. meeting
The monthly meeting of SPJST Lodge 142, Houston was called to order by President Keith Kieschnick at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2010, after a luncheon of pizza and trimmings and enjoyed by all. All members stood for the Pledge of Allegiance led by Flag Bearer Gunnar Owens. The members remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of our departed members Marilyn Spivey and Emelia L. Bean. Vice President Dennis Hermis was absent and excused by President Keith
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Kieschnick. He appointed Jack Manchack as vice president for this meeting. All officers and committee reports were given. In the FAC report by Karen Owens, all grandparents were asked to stand and be recognized. Birthdays celebrated in September were Garrett Owens - 16 years old on September 14. Celebrating an anniversary in September were Karen and Jim Owens - 22 years on September 10. The capsule drawing for $10 went unclaimed due to the absence of Georgie Langenegger, Rozzana Marquez, and Emily Cieslewitz. At next month’s meeting on October 10, the prize goes to $20. The oldest male present was Walter Rosilier; the oldest female was Pat Schleider; and the oldest child was Gunnar Owens. Visitors recognized were Bonnie Womack and Pat Bruce. Before the meeting closed, Chris Schleider mentioned that we hold a moment of silence for all the September 11 people who lost their lives and were injured on the day of this anniversary. The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be October 10 at 2 p.m. See you all then. Fraternally, Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST—
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Happy September birthday to Dorothy Gerlich, left, and Diana Engelke, both of Lodge 66, Waco. They were recognized at the lodge’s September meeting.
Lodge 160 San Angelo meets October 14
Lodge 160, San Angelo is hosting its quarterly meeting on Thursday, October 14 at 6 p.m. We will be meeting for a Dutch treat meal at the Ole Gin Steak House in Wall, Texas. We will be discussing the upcoming annual meeting to be held January 9, 2011. All members are invited to attend. Respectfully submitted, Brenda Holik, FAC —SPJST—
356 Years of SPJST Membership
Longtime SPJST members and siblings Lillian (Zavodny) Mikulec, age 91, front, left, Henrietta (Zavodny) Slavik, age 98, and Leon Zavodny, age 86, back, left, and Milton Zavodny, age 81, gathered recently. Lillian, Henrietta, and Milton are members of Lodge 24, Cyclone, and Leon is a member of Lodge 47, Seaton.
Lodge 179 Warrenton meets October 14
Lodge 179, Warrenton met on Thursday, September 9, 2010, at Keiler’s Restaurant in Fayetteville, Texas. President Orville W. Kunkel called the meeting to order. There were 10 members and one guest present. Guest was Mr. Ledel Renck. Everyone present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Second Vice President Brenda Callahan gave the blessing. A meal of one’s choice was enjoyed by all. Secretary Ricky Weyand read the minutes of the previous meeting, followed by Treasurer Ora Lee Levien giving the treasurer’s report. Financial Secretary Brenda Callahan reported that no local lodge dues were collected. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Joan Goehring noted Grandparents Day as the first Sunday after Labor Day and read an article about “A wave to someone and what it means.” We had a moment of silence in remembrance of Helen Leonhardt, a local lodge member who recently passed away. There were no birthdays for October. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Kunkel will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on October 1. Congratulations to them! Associate Sales Agent Ricky Weyand reported that our newest member is Amanda Noelle Romine, who is the great-granddaughter of Mr. Arnold Peters. We welcome her into our lodge.
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Next Meeting—October 14 The next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 14 at 7 p.m. at Carmine Lions Club Building in Carmine, Texas. Fried chicken will be provided by Arnold Peters and Ora Lee Levien. Please RSVP to Orville Kunkel (979) 278-3308. Everyone is asked to bring a side dish and dessert. We hope to see everyone at the next meeting. The meeting then adjourned. Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 191, Lufkin dance this Saturday
Come out and dance on Saturday, October 16 to music by The Silver Eagles. Dance starts at 8 p.m. If you plan to rent the lodge hall in 2011, would you please let Andy know as he is beginning to get calls for rentals. He would like to give our members first choice. His number is (936) 634-1962 Our President’s Ball will be on November 20 with Eddie Hurd and The Taylor Made Orchestra. Champagne and dinner is from 7 to 8 p.m. Dinner will be furnished by Marteres. Dancing is from 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased by calling Andy or Maria Anderson (936) 634-1962 or Alma (936) 829-5808. If no answer, please leave a message, and someone will call you back. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Dress is semi-formal. Please keep the family of Glova Schultz in your prayers. Glova was a charter member of SPJST Lodge 191 and worked in the lodge until her health kept her from doing so. She will be missed by all. For lodge rentals, call Andy or Maria Anderson (936) 634-1962. For dance reservations or information, call Alma (936) 829-5808. Have a safe Halloween! Fraternally, Alma Breazeale, President —SPJST—
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Lodge 202 Jourdanton changes meeting time
SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton met Sunday, October 3, 2010, at Jourdanton Community Center with 32 members and guests present. President Lloyd House presided. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Silence was observed for deceased members. Secretary Bettie House read the minutes that were approved as read. Treasurer Valerie Barta presented the financial report. A thank you was received from the Killeen Volunteers, Inc. for the donation to the Fort Hood Memorial garden. FAC Mary Ann Barta noted that October is Czech Heritage Month. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive began October 1. The state awards banquet will be January 29, 2011, in Temple. Youth Leader Regina House reported Kelly House placed ninth with her goat at the Prospect Show. Madison Lutz is showing her calf today. Sammy Hoggard’s soccer team won its game. The youth club, in observance of Make a Difference Day, will prepare and serve a Czech meal for
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Lodge 92, Fort Worth Members Attend Slavic Heritage Festival
SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth members Al and Alene Kercho attended the 47th Annual Slavic Heritage Festival in Houston on September 26, 2010. Alene is pictured in her Ukrainian costume.
Habitat for Humanity volunteers in San Antonio. The adult lodge will help with expenses. The Christmas Shoe Box project for CASA youth will be collected again. Care packages will be sent to area soldiers serving in faraway lands. Stuff the Bus, co-sponsored by Lodge 202, was able to furnish school supplies to 226 students. Seven new members and five transfers were accepted.
100 Percent SPJST Family - Four Generations
SPJST proudly salutes this 100 Percent SPJST Family. They are, Dick Durham, far left, with son Jon, back, and grandchildren 2009 State King Jackson Durham, back, center, Caroline, front, center, and Katherine, far right. Dick’s daughter Pam Durham, back, second from right, and grandchildren 1999 State King Paxton Davies, back, third from left, and Teri Peterson, second from left, and great-grandchildren Aryanna Peterson, front, left, and Adlar Davies. Not pictured is Jon’s wife Danele. They are all from Lodge 92, Fort Worth.
James House is the lodge’s Fraternalist of the Year nominee. The time for the lodge non-meal meetings will be held at 2 p.m. instead of 1:30 p.m. Winning ribbons at the Atascosa County Fair were Amanda Hoggard third place (art); Sammy Hoggard third place (photography); Lane Hoggard - first and third places (art), second (stenciling), two first and four second places (photography). Bettie House won two first places (pecan pie and chocolate chip banana cake). The cake also won reserve grand champion. Travis Barta was presented a lodge scholarship. Celebrating birthdays in September were Lloyd House, Sandra Hoggard, James Huble, Erich Wiederhold, Mary Ann Barta, Georgia Marek, Edith Chesshir, Rebecca Wells, Johnny Marek, and Alexis Reyes. Georgia and Johnny Marek celebrated their 51st anniversary. October birthday celebrants are Walter Mazur, James Zezula, Barbara Flippen, and Jiovanna Wells. James and Cecilia Huble are celebrating their 51st anniversary. Next Meeting Sunday, November 7 at 2 p.m. will be the next meeting at the Jourdanton Community Center. Plans will be made for the Christmas party with the Floresville lodge. Officers will be elected. Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 130, Dallas Members Visit Cowboys Stadium During Scout Day
Lodge 130, Dallas President John Vrla and son Jonathan toured the Cowboys Stadium on September 25, 2010, for Scout Day. John serves as Cubmaster of Pack 339 in Forney, and Jonathan is a Bear in Pack 339. “We have many fun activities planned for Cub Scouts in the coming year,
Ladies Circle of Lodge 92 Fort Worth
The September meeting opened at 10:30 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Gloria. There were 46 members present. An applause was given to Joe Kozel for the great music before the meeting. The minutes of the August meeting were approved. Bessie Ellsworth gave the treasurer’s report for Pauline Morbitzer. The report was accepted without questions. Many of the members turned the money in for the quilt raffle. Joyce gave the manager’s report. Of course, the big news was the upcoming 100th anniversary celebration. Gloria thanked the hostesses for lunch. They were Betty Krenek, Alene Kercho, Shirley Martin, and Mary Ann Kozel. We were reminded that in November, we bring canned goods for the Tarrant County Food Bank and donations for Safe Haven. Also in November, members can bring any crafts they might want to sell. Birthday wishes went to Faith Lindeau, Mary Ann Krivanek, Lucy Martinez, Don Morbitzer, and Elizabeth Howard. Door prizes were won by Lupe Esparza, Chelsey Davidson, Lisa Juran, Mary Jean Loy, Darlene Thompkins, and Wilma Perry. There were some very funny jokes read. We appreciate the bookmarks that Gloria brought for all of us. After grace, we all enjoyed a wonderful lunch and bingo. Fraternally, Evelyn Scaff Secretary —SPJST—
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!
October 16 Plasek/Pomykal families - descendants of George and Terezia (Plasek)—at Wesley Brethren Church Fellowship Hall. For information, call Mary Lou Kamas (254) 662-5600. Submitted by, Leroy Kamas, Lodge 169, Brenham.
and we urge all boys in the first through fifth grades to strongly consider joining,” John says. “Scouting builds good character, citizenship, values, goal setting, and leadership skills—plus, this compliments youth in SPJST youth clubs as the same things are taught there, too.”
October 16 Haisler family—at Caldwell Senior Center, Caldwell. For information, contact Sandra Haisler McKemie (979) 218-4028/email sandraandjack@wildble.net; J.B. Haisler (940) 458-3678; or Margaret Haisler (979) 272-8657/email margarethaisler@hotmail.com; or via phone (979) 2191983. Submitted by Margaret Haisler, Lodge 186, Caldwell.
October 16 Plasek-Pomykal families-descendants of George and Terezia (Plasek)—at Wesley Brethren Church. For information, call Mary Lou Kamas (254) 662-5600. Submitted by Leroy Kamas, Lodge 169, Brenham. October 23 Descendants of Jan and Anna (Svajda) Repa—at St. Ambrose Fellowship Hall in Wall. For information, contact Cindy Simcik Martin (325) 651-8788. Submitted by Cindy Martin, Lodge 160, San Angelo.
Lodge 234, Luling Welcomes New Member
Lodge 234, Luling welcomes Belle Grogan, who was born May 24, 2010. Baby Belle is pictured with sister Preslee Grogan, age 6, and brother Bryce Grogan, age 7. They are all members of Lodge 234. —Submitted by Ardis Maxwell
October 24 Descendants of F.J. Spacek I (Fayetteville), Jan Spacek (Warrenton), and Josef Spacek (La Grange)—at SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville. For information, call (512) 259-6625; or (713) 688-3932. Submitted by Kaye Walla, Lodge 1, Fayetteville. —SPJST—
Swiss AlpWashington Country School
The Swiss Alp-Washington Country School reunion will be held Thursday, October 14, 2010, at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant, located at Highway 77 and I-10 in Schulenburg, Texas. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. The meal will be served at 12 noon. You may choose either from the menu or go through the buffet. The cost of the buffet is $8.95. A short meeting will be held after lunch. Hopefully, we have reached everyone, but there is always the possibility that someone was missed. Help us by spreading the word about this reunion. If you know of someone in your family or friends that attended either school, please be sure and tell them. For more information and to let us know you will be coming so we can give Robert at Oakridge an estimated count, please contact Carolyn M. Tobola (979) 247-4168 or email cmtobola@cvctx.com. Submitted by, Carolyn M. Tobola Lodge 8, Weimar —SPJST—
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Michulka family
Descendants of Josef Michulka will be held at the American Legion Hall in East Bernard, Texas, on Saturday, October 16, 2010. Gathering time is 12 noon; meal at 1 p.m.; meeting at 2 p.m.; and auction, fun, and games follow. We would appreciate any documents, pictures, and any other heritage information. Dorothy Michulka is working on our heritage book. Debbie Kobos has done a wonderful job on our descendants’ book. Let her know if there are changes. We ask everyone to bring a covered dish and dessert for the buffet meal. Auction and cakewalk items are appreciated. Please bring prize drawing items, old family recipes, and new and used books for sale. Please bring a non-perishable item for the local food bank. Contact Treasurer Joey Pitman (979) 335-4170; Anton ‘Tony’ or Helen Kelner (281) 342-2624; or President Ben Peska (281) 395-3081. Josef Michulka is grandfather of Joey and Tony, both members of SPJST. Submitted by, Helen Kelner Lodge 28, East Bernard —SPJST—
Sabrsula family
The Sabrsula family reunion is set for Sunday, October 17, 2010, starting at 11 a.m. at the American Legion Hall in Wharton, Texas. Bring meal dishes for family and recipes of dish. For more information, contact Peggy Braden (979) 732-6509; Pauline Kalina (979) 532-3309; or Patsy Kincer (979) 532-5516. Submitted by, Patsy Kincer Lodge 151, Wharton —SPJST—
Orsak family
Jak se maš? It is time for the Orsak family reunion and family get-together, 1950 to 2010. Descendants of Joseph Orsak and Apolona Orsak will meet at the Civic Center (Expansion Room) on Highway 71, north of El Campo, Texas, on October 24, 2010. The day begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. A free catered meal will be
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served between 12 and 12:30 p.m. After lunch, the family meeting will be held followed by a drawing for door prizes and an auction. Each family is asked to bring its favorite dessert dish. Please also bring one gift per family for the door prize drawing or for the auction such as something you would like and enjoy receiving. If you know someone who hasn’t attended the reunions in a while, ask them to come, and you will both receive a surprise gift. Please contact all members of your family and encourage them to attend. Come and join us as we renew our family ties. For any other information, please contact Lorraine Kana (979) 543-2118; Willie Mae Cihal (361) 771-2658; Viola Kunetka (979) 6482129; and Clarence Junek in Snook, Texas. See you on October 24! Submitted by, Lorraine Kana Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje —SPJST—
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Congratulations, SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth, on Your 100th Anniversary! Saturday, September 18, 2010 Lodge 92, Fort Worth’s National Hall
A great big thank you goes to all the officers, trustees, celebration committee, and other members and friends for all the time, treasure, and talent devoted to making our 100th anniversary party a great success. The souvenir booklet was awesome. We had over 550 people pass through our doors. The youngsters enjoyed the outdoor activities. It must be pointed out that all work done was for the love of SPJST without any monetary reimbursement. We are also very pleased with the attendance and support of our Home Office representatives. Also noteworthy was the attendance of former U.S. Speaker of the House Jim Wright as a
Pavlas family
The 60th annual Pavlas family reunion is scheduled for Sunday, October 24, 2010, at St. Mary’s Praha Hall. All descendants of Vinc, Felix, Sevrin, Emilie, and Anna Pavlas are invited to attend and join in fellowship. There will be a special mass by Father Lenz at 11 a.m. A fried chicken lunch and refreshments will be served shortly after noon. Please bring a dessert or side dish. Items for the silent auction with proceeds going to the family reunion are also appreciated. Souvenir teeshirts will be available for purchase. In memory of Julius R. Pavlas, mastered CDs of Adolf and the Gold Chain Bohemians will be offered for sale. Contact Daniel Pavlas,15812 FM 442, Needville, Texas 77461 ; email pavl@consolidated.net; or phone (979) 793-3387. Submitted by, Mary Triska Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje —SPJST—
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Pictured are, left to right, Tarrant County Precinct 4 Commissioner J.D. Johnson, former U.S. Speaker of the House Jim Wright, and Steve Townsend of the commissioner’s office.
speaker for the third time (anniversary celebrations - 50th, 75th, and 100th). Other speakers were Commissioner J.D. Johnson, District Three Director John Krizan, and SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek. Czech and Then Some, the Jodie Mikula Orchestra, the Czech Dancers of West, and the Lodge 92 Youth Club entertained us as well as the Dallas-Fort Worth Czech Choir and the Metro Accordionists. Finally, it would not be a success, if it wasn’t for the attendance and participation of our members and friends. Al Kercho Reporter —SPJST— Thanks, SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth officers for a well-planned 100th anniversary celebration. Congratulations to you and your committee!
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and there will be many home-spun activities for children and families. Also, this year will be the third year of including a car show during the event. Temple’s Cruzin’ Classics promises to be exciting and a lot of fun. On the First Street stage, Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six will begin the day with their popular standard polkas. At 1 p.m., The Praha Brothers will delight crowds with more modern versions of polka music, and Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five will take the stage at 4 p.m. to entertain with a cross between country western and traditional Czech music. Beginning at 7 p.m., Jak Se Do from Ennis, a recent addition to the repertoire of Czech Feszt, brings a new sound to Central Texas with a combination of country western, waltz, and traditional and modern polka music. The Gazebo Stage will feature Dr. Mike Middleton, champion accordionist; beseda dancers; a kolache eating contest; and the Mr. and Miss Czech Feszt Pageant. Celebrity judges will be judging the eating contest and Music Stage 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1 to 4 p.m. 4 to 7 p.m. 7 to 10 p.m.
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the pageant. The children will be thrilled with the return of the festival favorite, the pig scramble. This year’s festival will include a pig catching contest between adults. There will also be a petting zoo, pony rides, and inflatables. Drobounky, the clown, is returning and will be making balloon animals and posing for pictures. The Railroad and Heritage Museum will host barrel train rides and hand carts. Returning this year by popular demand is the Scarecrow Patch. The Parks and Leisure Services Tourism Department is sponsoring Cruisin’ Classics Car Show. Categories include American production stock cars, American muscle stock, classic sports/pony cars, modified customs, foreign cars, and trucks. Several vendors will be providing scrumptious foods, unique arts and crafts, and great gift items. Czech Feszt helps support the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. For more information on the festival and/or registration forms, please go to www.czechmuseum.org or call the museum (254) 899-2935. —SPJST—
Schedule of Events
Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six Praha Brothers Jerry Haisler & The Melody Five Jak Se Do
Gazebo Stage 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 12 noon 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m.
Pageant and Kolache Eating Registration Miss Czech Feszt 2010 Pageant Kolache Eating Contest Parade of Costumes Beseda Dancers Mike Middleton on Accordion Beseda Dancers
Kids’ Area 1 p.m.
Pig Scramble Registration
Temple Cruisin’ Classic Car Show 8 to 10 a.m. Car Show Registration 11 a.m. Car Show Judging 4 p.m. Awards (Visitor Center)
Santa Fe Depot 1 p.m.
Kids’ Fun
Bingo! Bingo! Bingo!
Face Painting • Hand Cars • Barrel Train Rides Inflatables • Pony Rides • Petting Zoo
Demonstrations
Quilting • Lace Making • Sauerkraut Making Noodle Making • Pottery • Wood Turning
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2010 - 2011 Youth Club Member Update - Merit Points and Meeting Attendance
First Quarter Merit Points and Meeting Attendance The totals below in the column labeled “Pts” are merit points earned in the first quarter (June to August 2010). This is total merit points for the 20102011 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 to August 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, 2010 to May 31, 2011
Merit Point Contest Age Divisions Junior—Entering Kindergarten to Age 12 Teen—Age 13 to High School Senior
Rules The youth leader or assistant youth leader is responsible for keeping track of the merit points for each active member of the youth club. The points are to be sent to the State Youth Director on the Quarterly and Merit Point Reports each quarter. Youth club members are also encouraged to keep up with their points and turn them in to the youth leader on a quarterly basis. This system helps both the youth leader and the youth member keep better records of youth participation. Current, official Quarterly and Merit Point Reports, available from the State Youth Director may only be used in the Merit Point Contest. The Quarterly and Merit Point Reports sent to the State Youth Director by the youth leader will be kept on file for at least six months following the conclusion of the contest. Merit points are earned for only those activities listed under Youth Point Values. An activity can only earn points in one category on the point sheet. When in doubt about any activity earning points, contact the State Youth Director prior to the conclusion of the contest. Everyone will be subject to the same rules in every contest. Failure to comply with any rule shall mean immediate withdrawal.
Merit Point Awards * First through fifth place awards are presented in the junior and teen divisions of each youth club. The amount of points that top winners receive in both divisions will determine where the point rankings of the first through fifth winning categories begin. First place winners will be those equal to and 20 points below the top place winner in their age division. Second Place will be 21 to 40 points below the top winner in their age division. Third place will be 41 to 60 points below the top winner in their age division. Fourth place will be 61 to 80 points below the top winner in their age division. Fifth place will be 81 to 100 points below the top winner in their age division.* Awards are presented on the lodge, district, and state levels in the junior and teen merit point contests. At each District YAD, the Home Office presents first through fifth place awards to qualifying junior and teen youth club members. The junior and teen with the most points in each district also receive recognition. In the event of a tie, all who tied for first place will receive the award.* Junior and Teen Point Awards* First Place $30 Second Place - $25 Third Place - $20 Fourth Place - $15 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.
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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
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Brandon Canik Ivy Titmus Cody Scully Shannan Cole Ava Schulle Cloe Schulle Justin Shimek Nate Schielack Bowyn Bauer Jade Wessels Jagger Wessels Logan Spanihel Rusty Aparicio Brandon Lovell Fidel Aparicio, Jr Jeri Stanley Cayla McCord Sarah Hejl Lauren Burkhalter Tiffany Burkhalter Anna Reading Mary Kate Reading Skylar McCord Caleb Granger Mackenzie Groce Sierra Sebesta Jake Green Justin Miller Sierra Kelly Taylor Swarb Allison Green Makenna Green Colton Gantt Makayla Langdon Kohl Junek Morgan Sebesta Hunter Swarb Jaycie Brisco Zachary Turskey Dacey Smith William See, IV Jaxson Brisco Mackenzie Allen Joshua Green Tyler Turskey Vincent Miller Justin Tarver Kirk J. Macik Malorie Vacha Natalie Vacha Riley Allen Shelby Allen Cullen Hairrell Matthew Schoppe Taylor Allen Emily Lewis Kyleigh Hruska Landon Eldridge Deanna Hairrell Madelyn Rodriguez Riley Green Carlee See Robert Lewis
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Bayleigh Washam 15 James Cavan Vestal 15 Kegan Vestal 15 Maura Vestal 15 Skylee Houston 15 William Langley 15 Ramsey Washam 22 Elizabeth Tischler 27 Colton Posvar 5 Shannon Godwin 5 Jarrod Godwin 10 Allison Evatt 11 Tyler Evatt 12 Luke Ray 17 Seth Ray 17 Dustin Andel 18 Abigail Bruggman 19 Cortni Ashcraft 19 Courtney Andel 19 Kalen Ashcraft 19 Rachel Andel 19 Shelby Bruggman 19 Macey Malcik 26 Cole Campbell 31 Madison Malcik 31 Cade Campbell 34 Meghan Malcik 34 Michael Hoelscher 40 Nash Campbell 40 Ty Stock 40 Lawrence Stock 41 Emma Hoelscher 42 Landon Stock 43 Sam Vanicek 61 Collin Whatley 6 Kaitlyn Whatley 11 Jackie Klaus 31 Basil Mohad 34 Dounia Mohad 40 Brandon Girod 43 Hailey Girod 45 Najatt Mohad 45 Chandee Bachmeyer 46 Madeline Cummings 2 Corey Bruce 6 Carley Cummings 7 Macey Cummings 7 Dahlton Schneider 12 Stephanie Sanders 16 Emma Regan 18 Bayley Fulton 20 Abigale Fulton 21 Lilly Cummings 25 Tyler Wilson 25 Kandace Stone 30 Koby Stone 30 Christopher Zavodny 34 Jason Pietrowski 35 Jerry Pechal 35 Payton Porubsky 39 Colton Regan 40 Matthew Hoelscher 43 Kyle Hoelscher 46 Morgan Porubsky 46 Julia Zavodny 47 Justin Kraatz 50 Chase Alexander 51 Angelina Ringwald 52 Brady Alexander 54 Neil Rabroker 54 Zoe Edwards 55
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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 773-8087
Email: melaniez@vvm.com Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
State Youth Director: October updates
Dear Members, The 2010-2011 State Royalty Court made their first public appearance at Westfest in West, Texas, on Labor Day weekend. Westfest is a celebration of Czech heritage and culture held annually in the Central Texas town of West. The community is located approximately 15 miles north of Waco and 75 miles south of Dallas on Interstate 35. Royalty Court members rode in the parade, made an appearance in the Cultural Amphitheater, and helped out
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with the bean bag football booth. The following Saturday, the State Royalty traveled to Caldwell, Texas, for the annual Caldwell Kolache Festival where they made an appearance and assisted with the kolache eating contest, sponsored by SPJST. The event this year was really exciting due to all the contestants and the great weather we had. The Royalty represented SPJST very well and helped facilitate the eating contest.
Czech Feszt October 23 in Temple Please mark your calendar to be in Temple on Saturday, October 23. The Czech Heritage Museum (formerly the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum) is hosting a celebration of Czech her-
SPJST October Vestnik Project - What’s Your Favorite Holiday?
This project earns a maximum 1 point in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Points System. Mail completed project no later than November 15, 2010 to: SPJST Youth Program c/o SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
Name__________________________________________________________________ Age______________ Lodge______________ Czech Feszt is a celebration of the music, culture, and foods of TexWhat’s Your Favorite Holiday? ans whose heritage goes back to the Czech lands in Europe. Between 1834 and 1900, approximately 200,000 people of Czech descent immiChristmas ranks as the Number One Favorite Holiday accordgrated to America. A lot of those people settled in Texas, bringing with ing to the results of a recent online poll. Of those surveyed, 52.7 them their rich traditions of music, dancing and foods as well as a strong percent selected Christmas as their favorite holiday. Coming in secwork ethic and community spirit. ond with 11.5 percent of the vote was Halloween. Finishing in third place was New Year’s Day Entertainment starts at 10 a.m. and continues through 10 p.m. with with 6.8 percent of the vote. festive performances by Czech bands and various other entertainers. Other Top Ten finishers include: There will also be demonstrations of quilting, lace making and sauer-
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Independence Day Thanksgiving Easter Valentine’s Day Labor Day Birthday St. Patrick’s Day
While it isn’t a nation-wide holiday, Saturday, October 23 will be a day of celebration within the city of Temple, Texas, as men, women, boys and girls enjoy themselves at the Fourth Annual Czech Feszt. SPJST is one of the sponsors of the event which benefits the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, located at 119 West French Street in Temple, Texas.
kraut and noodle making. Rounding out activities will also be the Miss Czech Feszt pageant, parade of Czech costumes, and beseda dance exhibition. Other attractions include a pig scramble, petting zoo, and car show. Those interested in attending Czech Feszt are encouraged to visit the museum website at www.czechmuseum.org for entry forms and more information.
The SPJST Youth Department thought it would be fun to conduct its own “Favorite Holiday Poll.” On the list below, place a check beside your favorite holiday. If it isn’t listed, write it in on the space provided. Results will be published in an upcoming Vestnik.
Now It’s Your Turn!
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1. New Year’s Day
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6. Labor Day
3. St. Patrick’s Day
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8. Thanksgiving
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4. Easter
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7. Halloween 9. Christmas
5. Independence Day _______ 10. Birthday
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itage and culture on this date in downtown Temple from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Many events and entertainment are planned. This month’s Vestnik project also communicates information about the 2010 Czech Feszt. See the Vestnik for the complete event schedule as the date approaches. Booths are available to lodges, youth clubs, and groups to raise funds with food and/or merchandise. There is limited space available, so please contact Sandi Wicker, executive director of the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, at (254) 899-2935 as soon as possible.
Spirit 2010—Dobry Den, SPJST! Membership Drive Only three months to go in this year’s 2010 membership drive. There’s still time for youth club members to make new member referrals and have them count towards your club’s 2010 youth application quota! Youth clubs who meet their club goals are also in line to receive some nice cash incentives. Please remember that several things need to happen in order for any incentives to be awarded. First, 2010 applications have to be issued statewide. Second, each youth club must meet requirements
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needed to qualify for youth program incentives.
Your Old Eyeglasses are Appreciated Please keep those old eyeglasses and hearing aid donations coming in! This remains an ongoing effort. Thanks to your efforts, SPJST has been able to help many people through this program. The eyeglasses and hearing aids that we collect are processed by the Houston Eyeglass Center and the University of Houston. The reconditioned eyewear is distributed throughout the United States and the world, and the cell phones are given to various care shelters throughout the country. 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Kicked Off October 1 The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive began October 1. All youth club members who donate $2 or more will receive two merit points. In the point system, two points are very valuable. Youth club members who donate $5 or more will receive a certificate acknowledging their gift.
Make a Difference Day is October 23 Looking for an opportunity for your youth club to make a difference? Then,
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take a look at Make a Difference Day. Make a Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others — a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. Everyone can participate! Young and old, individuals and groups can carry out a volunteer project that helps others. It might be as ambitious as collecting truckloads of clothing for the homeless, or as personal as spending an afternoon helping an elderly neighbor or relative. For more information or to register your event to be considered for national recognition, please refer to the Make a Difference Day website at http://www.usaweekend.com/diffday/. Christmas Ornament Contest As of this writing, five districts have held their Christmas ornament contests—and I like what I’ve been seeing! If your district’s fall meeting is still pending, please encourage the youngsters in your youth club to attend and participate in the contest. Remember that any ornaments entered cannot include food items because they cannot be stored or reused
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on the tree the following year. Christmas ornament contest rules appear on page 38 of the current SPJST Youth Club handbook. Upcoming district meeting dates are: District Three—October 24 Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Four—October 23 Mr. Gatti’s in Midland
DYC Meeting November 6 in Brownwood The District Youth Counselors will meet on Saturday, November 6 in Brownwood. All aspects of the youth program will be evaluated. For more than 50 years, the SPJST Youth Program has been an important part of our fraternal order. Please take some time to review your youth club handbook and consider ways to improve our SPJST Youth Program. If you have any comments or suggestions please feel free to contact your District Youth Counselor or me. If you have any suggestions or comments you would like to send me, my email address is johnh@spjst.com. Fraternally, John Hoelscher State Youth Director —SPJST—
District Two Youth Promote SPJST at Bell County Kids Fest
Saturday, September 25, 2010 • Bell County Expo Center in Belton, Texas • Submitted by DYC Patsy Koslovsky
LEFT PHOTO: Beseda prepares to perform. CENTER PHOTO: Youth club parents Roy and Ginger Ringwald advertise for SPJST. RIGHT PHOTO: Bayley, Abbey, Chaundra, and Patsy are proud of the SPJST advertisement. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Abbey and Bayley stand
proudly in front of the SPJST booth. PHOTO 2: DYC Patsy Koslovsky and Angelina Ringwald spin the wheel. PHOTO 3: Bayley, Zoe, and Lillie pose with the colorful dog. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Potential new SPJST members?
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Scenes from District Two Core Challenge
Sunday, September 26, 2010 • Lions Park in Temple, Texas • Submitted by DYC Patsy Koslovsky
LEFT PHOTO: Angelina Ringwald signs in. PHOTO 2: Amber Penn and Michael Morris give instructions. PHOTO 3: These bags are really heavy! RIGHT PHOTO: Luke Ray: “I can do it!” . . . but for how long? BELOW
LEFT PHOTO: Seth Ray and Justin Kraatz team up! PHOTO 2: Ready for the sprint race! PHOTO 3: How many more cones are there? BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Director Wuensche says, “Get ready, get set, throw!”
LEFT PHOTO: Emma Regan: “Only two more bags to carry!” PHOTO 2: Amber, Lynette, Tammy, and Nancy take a break from a hard day’s work. PHOTO 3: Awaiting a visit to the Temple Fire and Rescue Fire Safety House. RIGHT PHOTO: Chillin’ on a rock! BELOW LEFT PHOTO: The
Wuensche family. PHOTO 2: Kenzie Tallas and Emma Regan enjoy seeing one another again. PHOTO 3: Jennifer’s grandmother and Ruth Ann Wuensche serve snacks. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Door prize winners with gift cards to Wal-Mart!
LEFT PHOTO: I almost fell over! Just don’t let me fall. PHOTO 2: Shelby Horak pulls, pulls, pulls. PHOTO 3: Michael Morris holds the log as Angelina gets ready to throw. PHOTO 4: LIT Jerry Pechal loves the chal-
lenges (that the others are doing)! PHOTO 5: LIT Neil Rabroker poses with a smile! RIGHT PHOTO: DYC Patsy presents Nadia the door prize that Nadia won at Kids Fest. BELOW: Participants, left, and workers.
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Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Members Busy with Fall Activities
Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 9, Snook youth have been very busy over the last couple of months. Beginning with the annual country store fundraiser . . . We made and sold 60 dozen kolaches after a day of baking and made homemade noodles. Our country store was very successful. Thanks to everyone who supported our efforts this year and to those who support us throughout the year. Members who participated with kolache demonstration also participated in the Kolache Festival Bake Show and received numerous awards. This year, members from the EEA club joined us. Members from Lodge 9 Beseda Dancers recently
performed at the annual Kolache Festival. Members also honored their grandparents with a short program on September 12. We had members who attended the District One Fall Meeting and participated in the Christmas ornament contest. Congratulations to Tyler Turskey and Riley Green for winning first place on their ornaments. The Burleson County Fair has come and gone. Congratulations to Hannah Kovar for being crowned Burleson County Fair Queen and to all the members who participated with their fair projects. Our members did an awesome job. Congratulations to Lodge 9 Youth Club member Nikolas Faust for receiving reserve champion with his pen of chickens
and to Sarah Hejl for grand champion turkey. Our community and charity service projects over the last couple of months has been items that will be used for our Make A Difference Day project which is to support the Samaritan’s Purse Project. We have been collecting hygiene items, school supplies, socks, etc. We are blessed to be able to give back to those who are less fortunate both here in our county and around the world. Our next meeting is Wednesday, October 6. Don’t forget that October is Czech Heritage Month. Fraternally submitted, Zachary Shelfer —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Members from Lodge 9, Snook participate at the SPJST Lodge 9 Turkey Shoot. CENTER PHOTO: Members also work concession stand at turkey shoot. RIGHT PHOTO: Queen candidate Hannah
Kovar’s float for the Burleson County Fair. Left to right, Zachary Shelfer, Hannah Kovar, Josef Orsak, and Cullen Hairrell portray Gunsmoke characters.
LEFT PHOTO: Colton Vajdak and Lance and Wade Vajdak get busy mixing. CENTER PHOTO: Emily Vacha with Malorie and Natalie as they put
butter on top of their dough. RIGHT PHOTO: Mrs. Marie watches as Emily Lewis begins her batch.
LEFT PHOTO: Natalee See with her risen dough. PHOTO 2: Nikolas Faust along with dad James display their Reserve Champion Ribbon. PHOTO 3: Riley Green and Tyler Turkey display their Christmas orna-
ments from the District One Fall Meeting. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 9 Youth Club member Hannah Kovar wins Burleson County Fair Queens Contest. Congratulations!
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District Two youth enjoy weekend of activities
Dear Members, What a busy and fun weekend for many of our youth members. On Saturday, September 25, 2010, we started the weekend off at the Bell County Expo Center performing beseda at the annual Kids Fest. Our junior group did a superb showing. Thank you, Emma Hoelscher, Angelina Ringwald, Abbey Mitchan, Zoe Talasek, Michael Hoelscher, Justin Kraatz, and Ryan and Garrett Festa. Thank you, Nichole Festa, for always being my right hand lady. Miss Abbey Fulton and Miss Zoe Talasek participated in the style show at the noon banquet. I am so proud of each of you. I am so sorry I missed your performance, but I understand you were both out of this world. Kids Fest is held annually at the Expo Center in Belton. There are so many neat things for kids to do. There are many demonstrations put on by different businesses. There was cookie decorating, painting, craft making, spinning wheels with all sorts of prizes, prizes for catching the biggest fish, and so much more. Almost each
Lodge 17, New Tabor Welcomes New Youth Club Member
CHANDLER SEBESTA
SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor welcomes Chandler Sebesta, age five, to the youth club. He is the grandson of James and Debra Sebesta of Caldwell. Chandler is in kindergarten at Caldwell Elementary School. He plays baseball, likes riding his bike, and loves cutting, raking, and baling hay with his PaPa! —SPJST—
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booth had a little something to take home. I would like to thank Chaundra Mitchan for helping me to set up the SPJST booth. With all Chaundra’s talent, ideas, and booth expertise, we had a mighty neat-looking booth. I think the spinning wheel was a one-of-akind. It was a fun day, and we were excited to tell so many parents about the SPJST youth program. Thank you to the youth who helped out and also to Nora Sodek, Roy and Ginger Ringwald, and Liz Cummings for your help. Thanks, SPJST, for your support. Hiram Dixon, I appreciate all your help, encouragement and being able to join us with your busy schedule. I look forward to having SPJST be a part of Kids Fest again next year. There’s not a better place to show off our youth! We continued on with SPJST into Sunday when the district sponsored Core Challenge at Lions Park in Temple. The attendance was rather low.
This seemed to be a weekend full of so many activities in the area. As one mom stated, “When is there a weekend that is not completely full of things going on?” So true. There were several youth who were not members of SPJST attending that really did enjoy the afternoon. One family plans to get their kids involved. So yes, not a big, big crowd, but the day was a definite success. I thank all the youth members who participated and the many workers. It was such an honor to have so many who came out to work. I really thank you. Thank you to SPJST Home Office staff, Tammy Martinez and Frank Horak. A big and special thank you to State Youth Director John Hoelscher for all the hard work and time you put in to make this day possible. It really does take a lot of work and time, but we all had a lot of fun. District Two Beseda Dancers will perform at Czech Feszt on Saturday,
October 23 at 3 p.m. What another fun day for our youth. New beseda circles will be forming the second weekend of November. Please let me know if you are interested and what date and time is best for you. After the first organizational meeting, I am hoping to have enough interest to have lessons closer to the Taylor area also. Hope to hear from you soon. District Two is looking forward to seeing our SPJST District Two/State Royalty at Czech Feszt. So proud of you, Jackie, Sam, Chandee, and Ty! I hope to see you all soon and hope your school year is going good! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—
Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Members Attend, Participate in Fall Fun Day
Sunday, September 12, 2010, was District One Fall Fun Day. Snook, Caldwell, Dime Box, and New Tabor lodges were there to enjoy the day. We had a Christmas ornament contest. Winners from Lodge 17 were, in ages 15 to high school senior, first place - Colby Havemann, second place - Meghan Blum, and third place - Brittanie Gaas; ages 12 to 14 - first place - Maddy Rigler; ages 9 to 11 - second place - Dillon Narro; and ages 6 to 8 - second place - Kadie Hartman. We played Bingo and talked with people we hadn’t seen
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in while. Everybody was laughing and catching up with their friends. There were door prizes, too. We visited with some of the people we hadn’t seen in a while and had a great time. Mr. Brian and Mr. Donnie said a few things to the crowd. Then, we ate. Lodge 17, New Tabor supplied us with barbecue sandwiches and the fixings. Thanks to all for making it a great day. Sierra Cash Activity Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 17 New Tabor youth send birthday greetings
Dear Readers, I hope you are enjoying the nice fall weather we are having. I know I am. Please join me in extending birthday greetings to our youth members celebrating this month. They are: Laramie Cass—October 1 Allison Rigler—October 16 Andi Jo LaFountain—October 20 Mitchell Parks—October 20
I would also like to send a get well wish to Anthony Gutierrez of Lodge 39, Bryan. Anthony tore his ACL during a football game. He had surgery on Tuesday, September 21. I hope everything goes well for Anthony, and he is back in the swing of things for baseball season. Don’t forget October is Czech Heritage Month. I hope you have plans to attend one of the many events being held in honor of our great heritage. Respectfully submitted, Meghan Blum, Vice President —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club reports on October meeting
On Sunday, October 3, 2010, our youth club held its meeting at Miller Springs Hiking Trail in Belton. Future meeting plans were discussed, and also our bake sale fundraiser details were explained. After the meeting, we got ready for the hike but not before going over a few rules about the hiking trail. We also carried trash bags with us along the hike to pick up trash for our Make a Difference Day project. Youth leader Joan and her husband Brian provided water and between Kalen Ashcraft and Sam Vanicek, we had lots of entertainment. Those guys are so funny! A few other dates for you to remember: October 9—Bake sale at Oscar Store starting at 5 p.m. Bring a baked good and/or a donated item for our
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fundraiser. You can drop your donated item off at Joan’s house. October 23—Czech Feszt in Temple.
November 14—Youth club meeting at the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple. Your reporter, Ty Stock —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis youth visits with cousins
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Dear Readers, Last weekend, my cousins came over, and we went to the drive-in. They spent the night, too. It was a blast. I also played Axis and Allies till all hours. I also played football with my cousins Brandon and Amanda. Fraternally yours, Austen Holland —SPJST—
Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Members Participate in Burleson County Fair Parade
SPJST Float with Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club members riding in the Burleson County Fair Parade on Saturday, September 18, 2010, in Caldwell, Texas.
Many Lodge 17, New Tabor members participated in the parade. Some are pictured. Left to right are 201011 District One King Grant Dusek, Duke Weston Beasley, Susan Skrabanek with Caldwell High School
staff/faculty, and Andi LaFountain. BELOW: Left to right, Meghan Blum - Honeybees, Brandon of Cub Scouts, Kara Ihlenfeldt - CHS Cheerleader, Sierra Cash - volleyball, and Anna LaFountain - parade watcher.
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Lodge 30, Taiton youth enjoys fall fun day
Dear Vestnik Readers, I had so much fun at District Six Fall Fun Day at Cooper Farm. What a great place to have our outing. I am so glad that we were able to go swimming. Thank you, District Six Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela, for setting this up for us. Your friend, Dylan Treumer —SPJST—
Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje Youth Club reports on Sept. meeting
SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club met on Sunday, September 12, 2010. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Craig Cerny. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Colby Cerny. Minutes from the last meeting were accepted as read in the Věstník.
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Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Welcomes New Youth Club Members
KIERRA TAYLOR • DEDRIC WASHINGTON, JR. KELLY TAYLOR
SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje welcomes Kierra Shanae Taylor, Dedric Washington, Jr., and Kelly Shanique Taylor to the youth club. They live in El Campo, Texas. Their grandmother is Mrs Inez M. Villarreal, and their mother is Inez Arismendez. —Submitted by Ardis Bacak, Youth Leader —SPJST—
The youth club celebrated Grandparents Day by making and decorating grandparent cards to give to the Czech Catholic Nursing Home in Hillje. The youth gave each grandparent who attended the lodge meeting a yellow- or peach-colored rose and a small bar of chocolate candy. The
youth also worked on the Věstník project. The meeting was adjourned by Craig Cerny. Fraternally, Ardis Bacak Youth Leader —SPJST—
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Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club gives to Balch family
The youth members of Lodge 47, Seaton have been working very hard this year in the kitchen. In the beginning of the year, our youth members decided to give some of the older members a break from the kitchen during dances. Every time there is a dance at Star Hall, volunteers from the youth club and their families come out to cook burgers, fries, nachos, and popcorn. Our mother lodge has generously agreed to allow the youth club to keep the money from the profit made in the kitchen. We recently received a check for the first quarter, and everyone was very excited. However, in the midst of our excitement, the Balch family was undergoing a devastating tragedy. I am so proud of these young people that I have come to care for so deeply. They voted to donate $300 of this money to the Balch Family fund. Way to go, Lodge 47, Seaton youth members!
Scenes from Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club’s October Meeting Sunday, October 3, 2010 • Lodge 17, New Tabor Hall • Submitted by Tabor and Maylee Dowell
Our meeting was held on October 3. After the meeting, we had really good snacks brought by Brandon and Macey. Thank you, Mrs. Mendi and Mrs. Marsha!
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Maddy and Zella. TOP CENTER PHOTO: Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Happy October birthday to, left to right, Chandler, Allison, Andi, and Mitchell.
LEFT PHOTO: Door prize winners.
RIGHT PHOTO: Jada enjoys her snack.
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Come Support Us On October 30! I would like to invite everyone out to Star Hall on October 30 to eat, drink, and dance to the music of the Red Ravens. Your support allows us to continue to help others and have fun in the process. Fraternally, Lynette Talasek Youth Leader Editor’s Note: Great job, Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club! See photo on page 40 of this week’s Vestnik of the check presentation. —SPJST—
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Lodge 186 Caldwell Youth Club celebrates Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day was celebrated on September 13, 2010. At the youth club meeting, each member made a present for his/her grandparent. After the youth meeting, each youth member brought a covered dish of chicken spaghetti, while the club provided salad, garlic bread, and ice cream sundaes.
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All who attended had a great time. We presented our gifts to our grandparents during the evening. Fraternally, Elias Rose, Assistant Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club Honors Grandparents with Breakfast Sunday, September 12, 2010 • Submitted by Dylan Treumer
LEFT PHOTO: Left to right, Lodge 30 President Yvonne Marcaurele, Youth Leader Lisa Bubela, and Secretary Wanda Dorotik prepare break-
fast. CENTER PHOTO: Jeremy and Jacob Supak serve at mass. RIGHT PHOTO: Allison Fucik reads at church.
LEFT PHOTO: Vincent Lutringer, left, and Ryan Drapela usher at church. CENTER PHOTO: Jerome and Georgia Dorotik with grandson Jackson Merck. RIGHT PHOTO: Grandma Drapela with grandson Ryan. BELOW
LEFT PHOTO: Jacob, Sarah, and Jeremy Supak with grandparents Deacon and Mrs. Wendel. CENTER PHOTO: Luc Marcaurele and grandparents Albert and Pat Kresta. RIGHT PHOTO: Donovan Krpec and grandma Debbie.
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Lodge 186 Caldwell youth enter fair parade
Lodge 186, Caldwell Youth Club prepared a float for the Burleson County Fair parade held September 18, 2010. This year’s theme was Wild West. We put together a trailer that had an old wagon on it with all the youth sitting around a campfire on the back. A couple of youth sat inside the wagon as we went along the parade route. It was sunny and hot, but we all had fun on the float that day. Fraternally, Elias Rose, Assistant Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Gives to Balch Family
Lodge 186 Caldwell youth: Grand Champion at the fair
I entered a wooded swan in the Burleson County Fair that I cut out and put together. It placed in the woodwork category, and I won grand champion. It’s the first time I have ever done that! I also entered a small throw blanket, and it placed second. It is fun entering different things. Fraternally, Shelby-Lynn Rose —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club members are pictured with a $300 check they are donating to the Balch Family fund. The youth raised the money by working in the kitchen at Lodge 47 dances this year.
Lodge 84, Dallas Youth: Czechfest and KISS
Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas held Czechfest on Sunday, September 12, 2010. The youth club ran the children’s games. There was a beanbag toss, bowling, a grocery wheel, shoot the duck, and can knockdown. Everyone enjoyed fundraising for the lodge. On Saturday, September 18, my mom and I went to the KISS and Daughtry concert. Both bands were a lot of fun
to watch. There were many people walking around the concert area dressed like the KISS band members. They looked almost like the real band members! If you ever are able to see a KISS concert, you need to. They put on a great show! Fraternally, Melinda McClellan, age 12 —SPJST—
Tips to help kids avoid the pitfalls of sugary snacks
(NewsUSA) - Sugar can be difficult to pass up, especially when you’re a kid. Today’s children are regularly subjected to sugary diets and uninformed eating habits. Although, parents may not be giving their children foods that are high in sugar intentionally, there are steps that can be taken to help kids avoid the pitfalls of sugar, such as obesity and dental disease. Monitor snacking choices. Ration empty-calorie foods such as sugar-packed sweets. Instead, offer healthy alternative snacks such as fresh vegetables and fruits and low-fat yogurt with no added sugars.
Beware of the juice box. Most fruit drinks are low in vitamins and high in sugar. And many contain less than 10 percent real fruit juice. Look for low- or no-sugar substitutes or provide water when kids are thirsty.
Use oral care probiotics. Sugars are going to find their way into young mouths eventually. In addition to regular brushing and flossing, incorporate an oral care probiotic, like EvoraKids (www.myevorakids.com) into their oral health routine. Oral care probiotics work by flooding the mouth with beneficial bacteria, which adhere to tooth surfaces, including pits and
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fissures in the chewing surfaces, leaving less room for the harmful bacteria that feed on sugars to grow.
Involve children in meal-time planning and prep. Take advantage of meal preparation to help your child understand the importance of good food choices. Including them in the preparation process can be an important step for children who take more interest in hands-on activities.
Keep a positive attitude. When your child makes healthy food choices, recognize his accomplishment. Be consistent with verbal praise and rewards when they make good choices. As is the case with many children, behavior is often repeated when there is a positive response.
Be a role model. Probably the most important step is to practice what you preach. Most children learn by watching their parents. When you try to teach a child good behavior, incorporate these same principals into your own everyday actions. Words that conflict with your actions can be confusing to developing minds. —SPJST—
How healthy is your childʼs packed lunch?
(NewsUSA) - Every time you pack your kids’ lunches, you have an opportunity to give them a fun, healthy meal. Are you making the most of it? Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD and Liz Weiss, MS, RD, authors of the book “No Whine with Dinner,” along with the California Raisin Marketing Board, offer the following tips for better lunches:
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Take a Lunchbox Assessment. Look at your children’s lunches. Healthy lunches should include whole grains, such as whole-wheat bread, pitas or tortillas; high-quality lean protein, such as roasted deli turkey, beans or tofu; low-fat dairy, such as low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese and calcium-fortified soy milk; and fruits and vegetables, such as sliced apples, strawberries, California raisins, sliced bell pepper strips, baby carrots or raw green beans. If your child’s lunch doesn’t contain something from each food group, figure out where you can add healthier foods. Improving your child’s lunch could be as simple as using wholewheat bread instead of white bread or adding more fruit.
Add “Try-it” Foods. Play the “try-it” game. When you go to the grocery store, let your kids choose a new fruit or vegetable they haven’t tried before, like yellow bell pepper or papaya. Bring it home, sample it, and consider adding the new “try-it food” to the lunch box that week.
Pack Satisfying Snacks. A hearty and healthy mid-morning snack can hold your child over until lunch. Make snacks count toward good nutrition by packing fruit or homemade baked goodies like muffins, quick breads or “granola” bars. Enhance your recipes by adding whole-wheat flour or wheat germ for added fiber and nutrients, dried fruits such as California raisins for added antioxidants, and finely chopped nuts for extra protein. If you’ve found a way to improve your kids’ lunches, head over to the California Raisins’ Web site, LoveYourRaisins.com, to enter the “Let’s reDo Lunch” contest. Your healthy lunch makeover photos and tips will give you a chance to win a $5,000 cash prize, a year’s supply of California Raisin snack packs and a donation in your name to the food bank of your choice. The contest closes November 8. —SPJST—
Calling all veterans and those currently serving. SPJST Veterans Day Tribute See page 3 for details.
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In Memoriam
Expression of Sympathy
We, the officers and members of Lodge 15, Buckholts, express our heartfelt sympathy to our departed member, RAYMOND LEE POSIVAL, who passed away on September 24, 2010, in a Cameron nursing home. Graveside services were held on Monday, September 27 in Hope Lutheran Memorial Park in Buckholts. Raymond was Raymond Posival born on December 26, 1931, to Stanley and Marie Stalmach Posival. He retired from the Texas Department of Transportation in 1993. He organized the annual Buckholts School and Community Reunion every June. He was a published poet and the author of a weekly newspaper column. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Reverend Jim Lafferty officiated, and Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron was in charge of arrangements. May our departed brother rest in peace and his memory remain with us forever. Resolution Committee Virginia Williams Frank Tomascik —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy
We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu, No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, BETTY HUGGINS HARRIS, age 80, of Temple, who passed away Monday, September 13, 2010, in Encinitas, California. No services are planned at this time. She was born April 15, 1930, in Taylor to Robert and Pearl Huggins. She moved to Temple in 1937. She
worked at Baugh’s Shoe Factory and Scott and White Memorial Hospital. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton and Moffat Baptist Church. She married Cleo Harris in 1947, and he preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by daughter Shelly Avery in February 2009. Survivors include two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Accu-Care Cremation Center in Carlsbad, California, is in charge of arrangements. Resolution Committee Ruth Kohutek Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek —SPJST—
In Memory of Jerry W. Janek
Jerry W. Janek, age 69, of Abbott, passed away late Thursday afternoon, September 30, 2010, at his residence. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 6 at the West Brethren Church with Reverend Curtis Holland officiating. Burial followed at West Brethren Jerry Janak Cemetery. The family received visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 5 at the funeral home. Mr. Janek was born August 29, 1941, in Penelope, the son of Frank J. and Wilma Anne (Skarpa) Janek. He attended schools in West and graduated from West High School in 1959, where he was voted to the Super CenTex Basketball Team. He attended Decatur Baptist Junior College on a basketball scholarship where he was named a Junior College All-American. He was named MVP and team captain for Arlington State College (UTA) and graduated from Texas Wesleyan University in 1965 with a bachelor of business administration degree. On June 6, 1964, he was united in marriage to Karen Briggs in Fort Worth. Jerry was the president of A-Briggs Air Conditioning Company in Fort Worth for over 25 years before retiring in 1994. He also worked for the West Independent School District for four years and for LTV Aeronautical
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Plant in Grand Prairie for seven years. Jerry was a member of the West Brethren Church where he served on the Board of Elders. He was also a 50year member of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood where he was voted Lodge King in 1959. Jerry enjoyed driving his John Deere tractor, collecting antique cars, and watching westerns. He was known as a sports fanatic, keeping up with his favorite teams—the Dallas Cowboys, West Trojans, and Valley Mills Eagles. He was a 1996 charter member of the West High Sports Hall of Fame. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents; sister Glenora Pustejovsky; and infant sister Naoma Janek. Survivors include his beloved wife of 46 years, Karen Janek of Abbott; sons Bradley Janek and wife Jody of Valley Mills and Jeffrey Janek and wife Yildiz of Sao Paulo, Brazil; sisters Laverne Mikeska of West and Valeria Mae Helona of Abbott; brother-in-law Bill Briggs and wife Carol of Dana Point, California; grandchildren Blake, Jacie, Jenna, Caroline, Isabella, and Nicholas; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Active pallbearers were Dennis Pustejovsky, Bradley Janek, Jeffrey Janek, Blake Janek, Jonathan Janek, Bobby Joe Janek, Ben Beseda, and Jackie Davenport. Honorary pallbearers were Raymond Jaska, Danny Brodbeck, Glen Cheek, Billy Sparks, Frank Tatum, and the West High School Class of 1959. Memorials may be made to West Brethren Cemetery Association or the charity of your choice. You are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Jerry in his memorial guest book found at www.aderholdfuneralhome.com. Aderhold Funeral Home in West was in charge of arrangements. Submitted by, Peggy Dobecka Lodge 6, Cottonwood —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the Resolution Committee extend our sincere sympathy to the family of EDMUND RUDOLPH “SONNY” PRASEK, age 79, of Karnes City, who passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010 at his residence. Sonny was born in Poth on March 8, 1931 to the late Rudolph Leo Prasek and Valasta Manak Prasek.
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He went to Karnes City High School and later married Cecelia Ruth Janysek on September 4, 1950. Sonny was a third generation blacksmith and welder. Among other vocations, Sonny was a beekeeper and Inventor. He served as mayor of Karnes City from 2000 to 2002. He was a member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church and president of SPJST Lodge 93, Hobson. He was a past member of Karnes City Volunteer Fire Department and Karnes City Lions Club. He is survived by his wife Cecelia Ruth Prasek of Karnes City; daughters Marian Ruth Matus and husband Larry of Mart, Joyce Marie Flesher and husband Eddie of Canyon Lake, and Janice Elaine Brahnam and husband Larry of Karnes City; son Shelby Gene Prasek and wife Janna of Dilley; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister Mildred Murrell; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening September 7 at Rhodes Funeral Home Chapel, Karnes City. Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m. September 8 at St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Karnes City. Reverend Maraiusz Lazarek officiated. Burial followed in Karnes City Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Home-Karnes CityRunge. He will be missed. He was always thinking about a joke or something. He went too fast. Clara Bell Ahrens Gladys Lobner Randall Ahrens —SPJST—
In Memory of Albert Lamza
Albert Eugene Lamza, 81, passed away on September 11, 2010. He was a native Houstonian and USAF Korean veteran. Albert attended the University of Denver and University of Houston, majoring in accounting. He was a self-employed accountant with a strong Albert Lamza work ethic. He was associated with Market Basket stores in the Golden Triangle area for many years.
His hobbies were hunting, gardening and ranching, having over 45 years at the Four L Ranch in Rosanky, Texas. Albert was preceded in death by son Stuart Alan Lamza; parents Albert and Sophie Lamza; infant brother Ernest; and sister Margie. Albert was a 75-year member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. Albert is survived by wife Hattie Elizabeth of 62 years; daughter Dr. Kristen Ann Towne and husband Patrick and grandchildren Ashley Michelle Towne and Andrew Patrick Towne. The family received friends on Wednesday, September 15 at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home in Houston. We love you, Dad, and we will miss you. —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy
We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge 40, El CampoHillje, on behalf of our membership wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, WILLIAM F. “WILLIE” TURANYIK, age 93, of El Campo, who passed away peacefully on September 27, 2010, at home surrounded by his family. A longtime resident of El Campo, he was born on January 3, 1917, in Galveston to the late Martin and Anna Podesva Turanyik. He was a general contractor, well known for his home building and carpentry work. He is survived by daughters Tillie Ann Lapierre of Naples, Florida, Willy Behre of Washington, D.C., and Marilyn Turanyik of Houston; son Michael Turanyik of El Campo; grandchildren Brett Lapierre, Scott Lapierre, Robin Behre Adams, and Cassie Behre Reilly; and great-grandchildren Nathaniel Lapierre, Claire Reilly, Gavin Reilly, and Tristan Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Tillie Mary Tlucek Turanyik; and sister Julia Williams. Visitation began at 10 a.m. Friday, October 1 with a parish rosary recited at 7 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 2 at St. Philip’s Catholic Church. Interment followed at the Holy Cross Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Scott Lapierre, Brett Lapierre, Anthony Gerla, Michael Turanyik, Randy Morton, and Bill Goerig.
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Honorary pallbearer was Evelyn Turanyik. Memorials may be made to Houston Hospice-El Campo or St. Philip’s Church or School. Resolution Committee Charlene Linhart-Smith —SPJST—
In Memory of Raymond Hromadka, Sr.
Raymond J. Hromadka, Sr., age 86, of West, passed away early Friday evening, October 1, 2010, at his residence. A rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Sunday, October 3 at Aderhold Funeral Home by Monsignor Isidore Rozycki and Janice Kaluza, followed by visitation. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, October 4 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption in West with Reverend Ed Karasek as celebrant. Military graveside rites followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery, conducted by West V.F.W. Post 4819. Raymond was R. Hromadka, Sr. born on July 12, 1924, in Hill County, the son of Joe and Mary (Koval) Hromadka. He attended Alligator and West Schools. Raymond served his country with the United States Army during World War II. On December 27, 1948, he was united in marriage to Lillie Mynar in West. Raymond owned and operated the Cottonwood Store for 39 years before retiring in 1989. He was also a painter and an RVOS Insurance agent. Raymond enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, watching the Dallas Cowboys, listening to polka music, and playing dominoes. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption. He was also a member of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood; a 50-year member of KJT Society No. 31; Knights of Columbus Council No. 2305, RVOS Lodge 46; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4819; and American Legion Post 478. Raymond is preceded in death by his parents; brother Willie Hromadka; and sister Irene Krizan. Survivors include his beloved wife of 61 years, Lillie Hromadka of West; sons Raymond Joe Hromadka, Jr. and
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wife Janice of West, James Hromadka and wife Charlotte, and Larry Hromadka and wife Cindy, all of Penelope; daughters Lillie Marie Mynar and husband Bennie of Abbott and Deborah Hromadka and husband Ben Fish of Leesburg; brother Joe Hromadka, Jr. of West; sisters Helen Ruetten and husband Tony of Elm Mott and Mary Ann White of Waco; grandchildren Stephanie Matus and husband Mike, Bennie Mynar, Jr. and wife Cristy, Becki Price and husband Mike, Stacie Mynar and friend Zach Davis, Raymond J. Hromadka, III and fiancée Jennifer Meals, Craig Hromadka and wife Mary, Kayla Hromadka and friend Albert Seghi, Jimbo Hromadka, Jr. and wife Megan, Amy Keel and husband Heath, Ashley Hromadka and friend Brandon Nors, Alicia Hromadka, and Larry Hromadka, Jr.; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Pallbearers were Bennie Mynar Jr., Raymond Hromadka, III, Craig Hromadka, Jimbo Hromadka, Jr., Larry Hromadka, Jr., Mike Matus, Mike Price, Zach Davis, Heath Keel, Albert Seghi, and Brandon Nors. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Church Building Fund or the charity of your choice. Submitted by, Peggy Dobecka Lodge 6, Cottonwood —SPJST—
In Memory of Linda Stalmach
Linda Cover Stalmach, 63, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, John B. Stalmach; daughter and son-in-law Stefanie and Brad Garner; daughter Stacie Stalmach; and five beloved grandchildren. Linda recently retired from St. James Episcopal Linda Stalmach School. She also taught at Parkdale Baptist and Travis Baptist Schools. Throughout her 30 years as a local educator, she cherished the relationships she built with her students and their families. As a teacher, she integrated her singing talents into her classroom routine. She also used her musical gifts as a ministry, singing in many area churches
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and retirement communities accompanied by her husband John. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville. Service was held at Seaside Memorial Park and Funeral Home. Visi-
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tation was from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, September 27 at Seaside Funeral Home. Funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 28 at Seaside Chapel. Interment followed at Seaside
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Memorial Park. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Linda Stalmach Scholarship Fund at St. James Episcopal School. —SPJST—
Death Claims Paid in September, 2010 S up re m e L o dg e SPJ ST • Te m p l e, Te xa s
Name
Margie Ann Rice Irene Alma Bosshard George Straten, Jr. Estelle J. Machart Bernard E. Rychlik Mary Dujka John Vance Lesikar Juanita I. Cote Cecilia E. Waddle Marie Jecmenek Norma G. Svrcek Donald Vincent Mahlmann Graciella Cavazos Frank A. Silva Leona L. Hargrove Maxon Kovar Donald E. Vrba, Sr. Gene A. Selzer Robert Kenneth Beare, Sr. Lallie C. Streetman Garvin Germany, Jr. Doris E. McCracken Winifred A. Whitfill Monroe W. Kosel Norma Jean Nemec Hazel Irene Smith Julie M. Seifert Franklin Roy Mikeska Marj Christoferson William J. Mares Patricia M. Kopriva Sandra J. Stuer Bennie F. Mikus Margaret D. Coke Ernest Clarence Anz Randell Moody Glenn Roland Turner Albert E. Lamza Willie Mae Rieger Annie A. Hanus Alma R. Konze Richard A. Pope Marta R. Latsch Marilyn L. Spivey
Lodge
84 89 6 63 17 54 29 183 333 40 172 186 32 171 89 88 47 184 88 186 139 88 25 24 130 74 88 172 187 133 47 88 29 66 35 54 135 88 28 26 29 160 88 142
From 9/01/2010 to 9/30/2010 Location
Dallas Rosebud Cottonwood Sweet Home New Tabor West Taylor Arlington First State Bank El Campo-Hillje Pasadena Caldwell Victoria Lockhart Rosebud Houston Seaton Moulton Houston Caldwell Danbury Houston Ennis Cyclone Dallas Lovelady Houston Pasadena Round Rock San Antonio Seaton Houston Taylor Waco Elk West Ennis Houston East Bernard Skidmore Taylor San Angelo Houston Houston
Date of Admission
3/18/1966 8/11/1969 4/01/1962 9/15/1938 9/04/1998 12/01/1963 6/01/1950 2/21/1980 6/05/09 8/29/1934 7/25/1967 8/29/1944 5/11/2006 9/01/2005 4/09/1965 12/07/1972 1/15/1988 2/22/1947 10/28/1981 8/25/2002 10/26/1967 8/01/1984 9/22/1971 1/02/1948 3/03/1947 4/23/1974 6/12/1972 2/20/1947 10/14/1977 6/28/1967 8/16/1968 5/14/1963 11/16/1956 8/26/1977 5/01/1985 7/17/2007 4/18/1972 3/26/1934 11/23/1940 10/01/1959 7/02/2003 4/25/1996 9/01/2001 12/01/1985
To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC, Secretary-Treasurer
Date of Death
8/16/2010 8/20/2010 8/16/2010 7/20/2010 7/26/2010 8/24/2010 8/15/2010 7/27/2010 8/21/2010 8/23/2010 8/01/2010 8/25/2010 8/18/2010 8/11/2010 8/15/2010 8/12/2010 8/12/2010 6/22/2010 8/11/2010 6/13/2010 8/21/2010 3/04/2010 7/31/2010 9/03/2010 8/02/2010 8/22/2010 8/26/2010 4/05/2010 3/14/2010 8/12/2010 7/30/2010 1/12/2006 8/11/2010 9/07/2010 9/14/2010 9/12/2010 8/25/2010 9/11/2010 9/07/2010 8/20/2010 7/26/2010 7/14/2010 4/30/2010 9/11/2010
Age
78 93 78 88 71 97 65 86 58 95 83 66 56 68 92 89 66 67 82 84 84 86 83 79 83 79 66 73 82 93 84 60 95 83 81 54 58 81 86 84 95 87 88 63
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BENEVOLENCE
ROČNÍK 98 CISLO 39
Cz ech
Phrasebook
Czech is a Slavic language, closely related to Slovak and Polish. Spoken by over 10 million people as a first language and at least six million who use it as a second language (mainly in Slovakia), Czech is one of two official and defacto languages of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Czech belongs to the “synthetic” language group, which means that unlike English and other “analytical” languages, different grammatical aspects are expressed in one word by changing the structure of that word adding an ending or prefix, modifying the core of the word, etc. In analytical languages such as English, the same is achieved by using separate auxiliary verbs, pronouns or adjectives while the actual word remains unchanged. In Czech, one word is often sufficient to express what English can only achieve by using multiple words. The accent doesn’t mean a vowel is stressed. It means it’s long. The stress usually falls on the first syllable, with the exception of foreign (non-Slavic) words. Source: http://wikitravel.org/en/Czech_phrasebook
Shopping Do you have this in my size? Máte to v mé velikosti? (MAHH-teh toh veh mehh VEH-lihkohs-tih?) How much is this? Kolik stojí tohle? (KOH-lihk STOH-yee TOH-leh?)
That’s too expensive. To je příliš drahé. (toh yeh PRZHEE-lihsh DRAH-hehh)
Lidskost
Česká
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Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas
Uředni orgán SPJST Založené roků 1897
Would you take _______? Prodal byste to za ___ ? (PROH-dahl BIHS-teh toh zah. . . ?) expensive drahé (DRAH-hehh) cheap levné (LEHF-nehh)
I can’t afford it. Nemůžu si to dovolit. (NEH-moo-zhuh sih toh DOH-voh-liht)
I don’t want it. Nechci to. (NETS-htsih toh)
I know that this is not the regular price. Vím, že tohle není běžná cena. (veem, zheh TOH-leh NEH-nee BYEHZH-nahh TSEH-nah) You’re cheating me. Snažíte se mě podvést. (SNAH-zhee-teh seh myeh POHDvehhst) —SPJST—
Czech Cultural Calendar
Wednesday Evening Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive in Taylor, 6 to approximately 8 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech.
Tuesday Evenings September 21 - December 21 Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society (BVCHS) and Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT) Czech Language Classes—at Saint Joseph Catholic Church Parish Activity Center, 700 East 26th Street, Bryan, Texas, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Late registration through October 5. Beginners/advanced students; conversational Czech emphasized. Open to all. Textbook available, but not required. Instructor Mr. Petr Antene. For information, contact BVCHS President Lou Zaeske (979) 846-2035; or email louzaeske@aol.com. Submitted by Lou Zaeske, Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station October 17 Czech Polka Masses—at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Bryan, Texas. Hosted by Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Bryan and Brazos Valley CHS. Submitted by Lou Zaeske, Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station Czech
October 23 Feszt, Temple—at
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Springer Park (formerly the Santa Fe Gardens) and the Community Market, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For information, call (254) 899-2935. Visit www.czechmuseum.org; or see October 13 Vestnik for more details. Submitted by Sandi Wicker, CHM Executive Director, Lodge 177, Academy.
October 24 Bexar County Czech Heritage Fest—at Knights of Columbus Hall, 5271 Rigsby, San Antonio. Event begins at 11:30 a.m. For information, call (210) 649-2702. Submitted by Alice Vida.
November 4 - 6 Texas State Genealogical Conference “Bridging Generations”—in Waco, Texas. Visit TCGS website www.txczgs.org for various Czech-related information. Also visit www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txsgs.
November 13 Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) End-of-Year Business Meeting—in College Station.Visit TCGS website for various Czech-related information www.txczgs.org.
November 20 Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum (PLCTM) Mayfest in November (event cancelled in May due to rain)—at 250 West Fairgrounds Road, LaGrange. For information, call (512) 347-1078. Submitted by Willie Bohuslav, Lodge 88, Houston.
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Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship seeks applicants
The Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship is a $500 scholarship granted by the Czech Heritage Society of Texas to a graduating Texas high school senior. The money is given to the recipient upon proof of registration in a four-year program of studies at a college or university. The applicant must submit the following:
1. A copy of his or her high school transcript. 2. Two letters of recommendation. One should be from a high school teacher attesting to the student’s academic promise. The other should be from an adult attesting to the student's interest in Czech culture. 3. A 200-word autobiography (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one-inch margins on a separate sheet of paper.) 4. A 100-word statement explaining what he or she plans to study in college or at the university, and what he or she plans to do in terms of a career. (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one-inch margins on a separate sheet of paper). 5. A list briefly explaining up to 10 ways in which he or she has had contact with Czech culture. The list should be in order of importance, with the first item as the most important. Even seemingly small things may be included, such as learning how to make kolaches or visiting Czech festivals. (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one-inch margins on a separate sheet of paper. A line should be skipped between each numbered item in the list.) 6. An original 300-word essay. Topic may be either: • A Family Member Who Represents Czech Heritage, or • A Family Member Who Con-
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tributed to Czech Heritage in the United States. (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one-inch margins on a separate sheet of paper.) 7. A cover sheet including the student’s name, address, phone number, and high school’s name, address and phone number. All items must be submitted together in one envelope postmarked no later than February 28, 2011, and sent to: Czech Heritage Society of Texas Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship c/o Pat Parma 3311 Carolina Way Richmond, Texas 77406-9680 Submitted by, Pat Parma Lodge 175, Rosenberg —SPJST—
“Remembering Svatia” exhibit at CHM to close October 15
For the past few months, visitors to the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center have enjoyed learning about the interesting life of Dr. Svatava Perkova Jakobson through an interpretive exhibit of her collections of art and books. Dr. Jakobson’s personality has shone through her unique furnishings, which are used to showcase her passionate love of folk crafts from many different cultures. Dr. Jakobson was born in Vienna, Austria, and later graduated from the University of Prague. At the Univer-
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sity, she met and married Roman Jakobson, a well-known professor of linguistics. Svatia was a folk musicologist, but her interests were many. In 1939, it became apparent that the Nazis would soon take over Prague and the Jakobsons lives would be in danger. After escaping Czechoslovakia, they eventually made their way to the United States where Roman taught at Columbia, Harvard, and MIT. Svatia was a writer for several different publications and lectured occasionally at Columbia. Eventually, the Jakobsons divorced and Svatava accepted a one-year guest professorship at The University of Texas. She was amazed to find so many people in Texas that she could converse with in her native tongue and with whom she had so many cultural connections and decided that Texas was where she wanted to live. She taught Czech at The University for 10 years and, even after retirement, continued to support her students and work on many cultural projects. The Jakobson exhibit will continue through October 15 at the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, located at 119 West French (corner of Third Street and French Avenue) in Temple, Texas. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by appointment. For more information, please call Sandi Wicker (254) 899-2935. —SPJST—
TWCCHS meets October 20
Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society of Texas will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at the Pflugerville Recreation Center, located at 400 Immanuel Road in Pflugerville (just north of Immanuel Lutheran Church). The mission of our society is to preserve the Czech culture. For more information, contact Phyllis Teykl (512) 453-4453. Submitted by, Pat Gerick, Reporter —SPJST—
Travel and study in the Czech Republic
The Czechoslovak Foreign Institute announces its 22nd summer study tour. Participants in the study tour will be housed in university housing in the dorms of the Agricultural School at Suchdol in Praha, the Czech Republic. Each group participant will receive three meals a day featuring authentic Czech cuisine. The group will have the opportunity to study the Czech language at beginning intermediate and advanced levels. Group participants will be able to go to the following cultural events: a ballet by P.I. Cajkovsky, “Onegin” to be performed in the beautiful National Theatre in Praha. In addition to the tour of the Prague Castle, Hradcany, the members of the study tour will tour the Vrtbovska Garden and have a picturesque view of Praha. There will be a tour of Brenov Cloister where the first Czech hymn “Hospodine Pomiluj Ny” was written.
Texas Czech Genealogical Society Website: txczgs.org
Dr. Svatava Perkova Jakobson and Roman Jakobson.
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Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs”
For membership: Merlene Bravenec (254) 778-7285
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The group will also tour the Church of St. Margaret in the Brenov Cloister. A tour of Cubist Art is also one of the cultural venues of the tour. In addition to touring art galleries, churches, monasteries, castles, and the beautiful city of Praha, the group will be treated to a tour of one of the most beautiful 20th century buildings in Praha. Also featured in this year’s tour is a tour of the Cathedral of St. Nicolas on Mala Strana (in the Lesser Town of Praha). Out of town excursions will go to South Moravia featuring Mikulov and the wine country of Moravia, The château of Valtice. The will be an opportunity to sample the wine of South Moravia as well as time for shopping. In addition to the tour of South Moravia, a tour of West Bohemia featuring the spa town of Karlovy Vary. On the way to Karlovy Vary, the group will visit the castle Loket. Also planned is a tour of the royal porcelain factory of Karlovy Vary. The tour will also go to the birth place of the Czech composer, Antonin Dvorak at Nelahozives. Included is a tour of the cheateau of Nelahozives. The group will then continue to a World War II site, Terezin. The group will tour the Naci concentration camp of Terezin. The group will then proceed to Litomerice and there view the mementoes of the Czech Romanticist poet Karel Henek Macha. As one can see, the tour in addition to the classes is rich in Czech art, culture, cuisine, history, and inspiring sights. For more information, email Thadious Polasek at polasek29@gmail; call him (979) 212-1372, or write him at 730 CR 230, Schulenburg, Texas. Submitted by, Thadious Polasek Lodge 67, Schulenburg —SPJST—
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LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 966-3795. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of even-numbered months February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. Potluck served after meeting. Youth Club Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room, 107 East Park Street, Hallettsville. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room.
LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA (3) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. at PointBank Community Center, 739 East Liberty Street, Pilot Point. For directions/meeting information, contact Brian Heitzman (940) 686-4429; or Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Friday, October 15—Social night, 6 p.m. Saturday, October 16—Urban family reunion Sunday, October 17—Holacka family reunion Friday, November 5—Social night, 6 p.m. Sunday, November 7—SPJST Lodge No. 6 Annual Meeting/Election of officers, 2 p.m.
Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Directions: From IH35, take the West exit and stop at the blinking light. Go east at the blinking light, stay on Oak Street through downtown West. Take FM 2114 east 3 miles. Turn right on Czech Hall Road. Lodge hall is on the right, 1/2 mile down the road. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (254) 826-0005. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall, 503 Park Drive, Weimar.
LODGE 9, SNOOK (1) Lodge Hall: 457 CR 269, Snook. Directions: From Snook, turn on FM 2155 to downtown. At Snook School, stay right on Spur 2155. At “T”, turn right on CR 269. Go 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (979) 272-3732. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 13, DIME BOX (1) Lodge Hall: 425 CR 424, Dime Box. Directions: In Dime Box, turn left from FM 141 on CR 424. Go east on CR 425 for 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (979) 884-1451; Lodge Hall: (979) 8843211. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Please join us! LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 36, Buckholts. Directions: Hall is located on Highway 36, east of Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: (254) 593-2222. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded. LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Hwy 36 east onto FM 166. Go 2.1 miles, turn left on CR 225. Go one mile, veering right. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (979) 272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Sunday, October 24—Czech Melody Masters, polka/waltz/mix music, 3 to 7 p.m. $7/person Sunday, November 14—Battle Dance: Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six and Central Texas Sounds, polka/waltz/mix music, 1 to 6 p.m. $8 per person. Kitchen will be open
Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534; band bookings-Artie Monson (512) 281-3711; Hall phone: (512) 285-3100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davila, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Rita Marburger (512) 859-2584. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg. Directions: 12 miles south of Schulenburg in Moravia. From Highway 77 between Hallettsville and Schulenburg, take FM 532 West four miles to Moravia. Turn right on FM 957 North; go one mile. Hall is on the right. Lodge Meetings: Tuesday after the second Sunday in March, June, and September, 7:30 p.m.; and the first Sunday of December, 2 p.m.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit at blinking light on Hwy 53 to FM 485; go one mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Wilbert Mikeska (254) 9852484; Hall phone: (254) 985-2393; wmmike@peoplepc.com. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Visit www.spjstflaghall.com. LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Thursday, October 14—SPJST lodge meeting Saturday, October 16—Rental Sunday, October 17—RVOS meeting Saturday, October 30—Rental Saturday, November 6—Rental Sunday, November 7—Youth club meeting
Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit and stay on until you come to Ennis. Go through downtown Ennis, under the overpass/IH45. Go approx. 3/4 mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (972) 875-8381; Hall Phone: (972) 875-8381. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Game room open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. LODGE 26, SKIDMORE (7) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of March, June, and September, 3 p.m. at Skidmore Fire Station. Call Secretary Patricia Thompson (361) 364-1266 for December meeting date, time, and location.
LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 12 noon at Wharton County Library, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard.
LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) Wednesday, October 13—Lodge 29, Taylor meeting, 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal follows. Music by the Bobby Jay Five band, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, October 15—The Lawmen, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.
Friday, October 22—Edward Kopeckyʼs Czech Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make oldfashioned hamburgers beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 27—Live music: Bobby Jay Five Band, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, October 29—Night Skies with A.P. Patschke and Jess DeMaine, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. All Friday night dances have free admission.
Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, turn from Hwy 95 onto East 11th. Turn left on Washburn at the “T”. Veer right on Thorndale Road. Go 1.8 miles to the hall on FM 619. (From Hwy 79, turn left on FM 619, go .8 mile to the hall.) Hall Rental Information: (512) 352-9139; Hall Phone: (512) 3529139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Music: Second and fourth Wednesday of the month/music by Bobby Jay Five Band; 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, 2 p.m. followed by covered dish meal; Booster Club sells gift certificate booklets containing 6 coupons for $20 and entitles you to 6 hamburgers or cheeseburgers, which amounts to you buying 5 burgers and getting 1 free burger. If you prefer cheeseburgers, this is an additional savings for you since the cheeseburgers cost a little more than hamburgers. Booklets are great gift ideas for birthdays, Fatherʼs Day, Grandparents Day, anniversaries, etc. especially for the regular customers who buy hamburgers each Friday. LODGE 30, TAITON (6) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo
LODGE 32, VICTORIA (6) Lodge Hall: 3502 North Laurent, Victoria. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall
LODGE 35, ELK (3) Saturday, October 16—Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, October 30—Cherokee Rose
Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Take Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end. Turn right at dead end; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (254) 875-2156; Hall Phone: (254) 863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall
LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: (512) 237-2438/day; (830) 8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR; go 2 miles to Mumford Road, turn left. Go 1.1 miles, turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. Hall (white building) is at the bend of the road). Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade OʼShields (979) 324-5961; FAC Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287. Insurance certificates info, call Secretary Lillie Matejka OʼShields (979) 324-5961. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59, Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Jerry Gensler (979) 543-3188; Hall Phone: (979) 648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:15 p.m. at the hall. Bingo is played on Monday nights, 7 p.m. $100 nights every week and a $650 jackpot every week also. License #17600539641.
LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: First Thursday of February, May, August, and November, 6:30 p.m. at Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road, Port Lavaca. LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Saturday, October 30—Red Ravens
Saturday night dance time is 7 to 11 p.m. Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy 53, Temple. Directions: Star Hall is 5
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LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: Go east on alternate Hwy 79 south of Taylor. Take a right on FM 619; go about 4 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (512) 365-3733. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Youth Leader Donna Vanecek: (512) 365-5717 donnavanecek@yahoo.com. Lodge 48, Beyersville holds ladiesʼ Bunco night on the second Tuesday of each month. A light meal is served at 6:30 p.m. followed by Bunco games then wrap up with the distribution of prizes, and eating desserts. LODGE 49, ROWENA (4) Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Information: (325) 442-4841. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at the hall
LODGE 51, ELLINGER (1) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Department, Ellinger.
LODGE 54, WEST (3) Lodge Hall: 1201 North Davis Street, West. Directions: From IH35, take the West exit; go to blinking light, take a right onto Oak Street. Go two blocks to Davis Street, turn left. Continue on Davis Street and after you pass the middle school, Lone Star Hall is in the next block on the left. Hall Rental Information: (254) 826-5343/day; (254) 826-5990/night. Hall Phone: (254) 826-7797. Lodge Meetings: First Friday in March, June, and November; and the second Friday in September, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Saturday of each month, 10 a.m. Call Youth Leader Lisa Darnell (254) 644-2896 for location.
LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. and on December 5 at a place to be announced at a later date. Call for meeting location.
LODGE 66, WACO (3) Lodge Hall: 722 Leroy Parkway, Elm Mott. Directions: From IH35 at Elm Mott, take FM 308 East exit. Go over the railroad tracks approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the right sitting back from FM 308 East. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall
LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG (1) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 3 p.m. Call for meeting location.
LODGE 73, SEYMOUR (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. Call for meeting location.
LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday in March and June, 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Lakeside City Fellowship Hall; second Sunday in September and December, 1 p.m. at Cunningham Center.
LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall Phone: (361) 854-8423. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi.
LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) Lodge Hall: 12141 East FM 2268, Holland. Directions: On Hwy 95, south of Holland, turn east on FM 2268; 1/2 mile to hall on the right. Hall Rental Information: Monica McDougall(254) 774-9971; SPJST80@yahoo.com. Hall Phone: (254) 657-2485. Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Saturday of each month 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Board of directors meetings are the first Saturday of the month, 3:30 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355.
LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Violet Street, Needville. Directions: Hall is south on Hwy 36, one mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 793-4313; td_stavinoha@yahoo.com. Hall Phone: (361) 7934742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH35 East in Dallas, take IH20 East. From IH20 East, take the IH45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at the Bryan
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LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north on 50th Street and go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Bertha Capps (254) 778-4371; Shop (254) 773-6164. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Saturday, October 16—Leonard Duckworth Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $11/person Saturday, October 23—No dance Sunday, October 24—Czech Day: Mark Halata and Texavia, polka/variety. 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. $8/person Saturday, October 30—No dance
All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen. Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Directions: Highway 290—Take Magnum Dacoma exit; stay on frontage road. At third traffic light, turn left onto 18th Street. Go under freeway at third traffic light, turn on Beall Street. Hall Rental Information: (713) 869-5767; Lodge Hall: (713) 869-5767. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Bingo every Thursday evening: Early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 300-621-2077-41001. LODGE 91, CROSBY (5) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings will be announced in Vestnik.
LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Friday, October 15—Dave Alexander, western swing Sunday, October 17—Gary Lee Dance sponsored by Tanglefoot Dance Club Friday, October 22—Gary Lee Friday, October 29—Halloween Dance: Russ Dorsey Friday, November 5—Roaring 20's: Charlie Patteson Saturday, November 6—Jodie Mikula Orchestra. Dance sponsored by St. George's Sunday, November 7—Randy and 92nd Roadhouse Band, country/western. 3 to 7 p.m. There is a fiddle in the band Friday, November 12—Ron Martin Orchestra
Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From IH35 West in Fort Worth, take IH20 West exit. Stay on IH20 West until it comes to 820. Get on 820 and stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro Highway and Azle Street exit. Take Jacksboro Highway East, turning right on Jacksboro Highway East. Go to the first traffic light and take a left. Hall is on the right about 3/4 down the block. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone (817) 624-1361. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Family Nights—first and third Tuesdays. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month. Randy and the 92nd Road House Band plays every first Sunday and most third Friday nights. The other Friday nights will 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. Visit www.nationalhallspjst92.org.
LODGE 93, HOBSON (7) Lodge Meetings: First Thursday of each month at Polakʼs between Karnes City and Kenedy. Call Secretary Clara Bell Ahrens (830) 780-3709 for time.
LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Friday in March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Gay Revel (361) 573-4443 for meeting location.
LODGE 106, LA GRANGE (1) Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at Subway Sandwich Shop, 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at Hwys. 71 and 77 crossroad), La Grange. LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Directions: From Floresville, take FM 536 West 3 miles to FM 1303, turn right, go two miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (830) 393-7796; Hall Phone: (803) 3936500. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall.
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LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN (7) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of March, June, September, and December, 1:30 p.m. at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard, Corpus Christi.
LODGE 130, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: For monthly meeting date/time/location, call Secretary Stanley Vrla (214) 826-2670/email mvrla@sbcglobal.net or Sales Agent John Vrla (214) 906-3385/email jvrla@cebridge.net.
LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio.
LODGE 135, ENNIS (3) Lodge Hall: 2622 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit; and stay on until you come to Ennis. Go through downtown Ennis, under the overpass/IH45. Go approx. 3/4 mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (972) 878-5987. Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 139, DANBURY (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. at Danbury City Hall, Danbury.
LODGE 141, SEALY (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle, Sealy. LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) Sunday, November 14—Lodge meeting
Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m., meal served at 1 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Annex Building, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Annex Building, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights).
LODGE 143, INEZ (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. at 508 Charleston Drive, Victoria.
LODGE 148, EL MATON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at Frank Hahnʼs Camphouse in El Maton. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month following the adult lodge meeting at Frank Hahnʼs Camphouse in El Maton. LODGE 151, WHARTON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m., in the meeting room of Hinzeʼs Bar-B-Que Catering, Hwy 59, Wharton.
LODGE 153, LA SALLE (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Mary Jane Sralla (361) 782-3374 for meeting location.
LODGE 154, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 6500 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From IH35 West in Fort Worth, take IH20 West exit. Stay on IH20 West until you come to 820; stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro Highway and Azle Street exit. Take Azle Street exit; go to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light. Go to the second traffic light, then turn right onto Boat Club Road and follow approx. 2 1/2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (817) 237-5181. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of March, June, September, and December. Call Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting time/location.
LODGE 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of every other month, 1 p.m. Call Secretary Cyndy Kristinek (806) 7637245 for meeting location. LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of January, April, July, and October, 12 noon at Wall Volunteer Fire Department, Wall.
LODGE 162, IOWA COLONY (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony.
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LODGE 164, RIO HONDO (7) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2:30 p.m. Call FAC Diane Busse (956) 743-5455 for meeting location.
LODGE 169, BRENHAM (1) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Thursday of February, April, June, August, and October, 7 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at Bilskiʼs Camphouse, 2577 Old Chappell Hill Road, Brenham.
LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Saturday, October 23—Variety dance: Frank Arfele
Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Hall Rental Information: Jo (713) 472-7287; Hall Phone: (281) 487-3297. Lodge Meetings: Fourth Tuesday of January through October, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall, and the third Tuesday of November and December, 7 p.m. at the hall. Executive Board/Trustees Meetings and Workdays: First Monday of each month, (unless the first Monday is a holiday) and begin at 12 noon. Dances: Held the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Variety dances are held the fourth Saturday of the month, unless noted.
LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2) Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River. Directions: Hall is on the south side of Academy on Hwy 95. Hall Rental Information: (254) 982-4530. Hall Phone: (254) 982-4434. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Trustees meet at 6:30 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.
LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at Lions Club Building, 201 Centennial Street, Carmine.
LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Hall: 1150 South Burleson Boulevard, Burleson. Directions: IH35 West, one-quarter mile south of Hidden Creek Parkway exit in Burleson. Hall Rental Information: (817) 558-2400; (817) 295-3483; (972) 435-2286. Hall Phone: (817) 295-9665. Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY (2) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin.
LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH20 East exit. Proceed on IH20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North; stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Take a right on Mayfield; go down and take a left on Pleasant Valley. Hall Rental Information: (817) 465-8538; (214) 876-9029; Hall Phone: (817) 465-8538. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506.
LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Theresa Haag (830) 625-8262 for meeting date/time/location.
LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy 36, Caldwell. Directions: Hall is just off Hwy 36 on the south side of Caldwell. Hall Rental Information: (979) 567-4264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Social games at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-2073309541002
LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. On the right is a 7-11 store; turn right and proceed past Hopewell School, and through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. Hall Rental Information: (512) 255-1554; (512) 771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting, 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall.
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LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at Charles Mundayʼs office, 416 Oak Street, Bryan (behind the Kettle Restaurant on Texas Avenue).
LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Street, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information: Andy or Maria Anderson (936) 634-1962; Lodge Hall: (936) 637-2706. Dance Reservations: Alma Breazeale (936) 829-5808; or via email almab@consolidated.net. Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Regular dances: Third Saturday night of each month from 8 to 11 p.m.
LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Rental Information: (281) 351-1045; (281) 373-9482. Hall Phone: (281) 373-9482. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall with a potluck meal served. Lodge provides the meat.
LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall/Bruceville-Eddy Senior Center.
LODGE 201, BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 3948 FM 2502, Bleiblerville. Directions: Hall is across the street from the post office in Bleiblerville. Hall Rental Information: James Balke (979) 830-0796; (979) 830-0118. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton.
LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE (3) Lodge Meetings: For meeting date/time/location, contact Norman Kneschk (254) 386-3222/email normk_82@htcomp.net. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Donna Pierce (254) 592-2256 for meeting date/time/location. LODGE 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Mary Hatter (940) 322-8503 for meeting location.
LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: Every third Sunday of January, March, May, July, and September, 6 p.m. at The Center in Tahoka, corner of Avenue K and South Third Streets. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at The Center.
LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. Call Secretary Edna Rivas (915) 727-2048 for meeting location.
LODGE 223, PALACIOS (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Palacios Eagles Lodge, 204 Fourth Street, Palacios.
LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Call for meeting location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Janice Stevens (325) 537-9224 for meeting date/time/location. LODGE 246, MORGANʼS POINT (2) Monday, November 1—Lodge meeting. Meal, 6 p.m.; meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6 p.m. at Best Quality Meats and Sausage Shop, 2610 South General Bruce Drive, Temple. LODGE 255, KATY (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Monday, 6:30 p.m. at NBD Graphics, 19424 Park Row, Suite 100, Houston.
LODGE 258, SEGUIN (7) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, 4 p.m. at Alumni Student Center, conference rooms A and B, on the Texas Lutheran Campus, Seguin. LODGE 271, LAREDO (7) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at Pollos Tori, 4507 San Bernado Avenue, Laredo. —SPJST—
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