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S P J S T Benevolence
H E R A L D
Humanity
Brotherhood
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SPJST Awards Banquet brings members together
February 16, 2011
Sailabration 2011 J a n u a r y S t a te To p P ro d u c e r s
Clarence Matula, left, of Lodge 106, La Grange in District One visits with his friend of yesteryear, James Teplicek of Lodge 49, Rowena in District Four at the SPJST Awards Banquet held Saturday, January 29 in Temple. The banquet provided an opportunity for members from all across the state to share memories and reacquaint themselves.
A s s o c i a te Age n t I n s u ra n c e I s s u e d
A s s o c i a te Age n t E a r n e d P re m i u m
Jesus ita Hu dson
Bi ll Or sa k, CFFM, FIC
Lodge 229, Abilene District Four
Lodge 202, Jourdanton Celebrates Another State Fraternalist By District Seven King Lane Hoggard
Lodge 202, Jourdanton members congratulated fellow member James House for recently being named the 2010 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year. The lodge has enjoyed quite a run of SPJST State Fraternalists during the past decade. As this was discussed, I realized that all four of Lodge 202s State Fraternalists were at the meeting, I decided I wanted to share the picture with all of our members. I think it is great that we have such involved adults who continue to give to their lodge and communities. They are a great example to our youth members. We enjoy working side by side with them at various community events. Congratulations to James for bringing this honor back to Lodge 202! James House was recently named the 2010 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year. He is pictured with past State Fraternalists of the Year, front, left, Bettie House – 2004, Gussie Spacek – 2000, and Sandra Hoggard – 2008. They are all from Lodge 202.
Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Sailabration 2011 Updates..................4 District News........................................7 Lodge Section......................................7 Reunions ............................................11
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Youth Section ....................................12 In Memoriam ......................................16 Czech Culture ...................................17 SPJST Financial University ..............20 Advertisements.............................20-21 Lodge Calendar .................................22
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Lodge 23 Moravia member bags 10point buck
Lodge 9, Snook District One
C a re e r Age n t I n s u ra n c e I ss u e d E a r n e d P re m i u m
Jo e Gon z al es
Lodge 160, San Angelo District Four
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Lodge 117 Robstown members spread holiday cheer
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Lodge 169 Brenham member named Man of 2010
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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 Mobile: (254) 534-2902 • Home: (254) 985-0007 email: vanicek@spjst.com
VICE PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF, CFFM Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-1450 • Home: (254) 534-1930 email: genemc@spjst.com SECRETARY-TREASURER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 721-4739 • Home: (254) 778-3720 email: leonardm@spjst.com
DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878-0085 Home: (979) 272-3265 • Mobile: (979) 224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net
DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR BOBBY WUENSCHE 2451 County Road 405, Taylor, Texas 76574-5421 Home: (512) 365-3013 DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, Texas 76691-2017 Home: (254) 826-5882
DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BILLY ROLLWITZ, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 195, Rowena, Texas 76875-0195 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 Rd, Houston, Texas 77008-6232 Home: (713) 864-2163
DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM, FIC, CFFM 407 Taos Dr, Victoria, Texas 77904-3777 Home: (361) 578-3279 • Mobile: (361) 676-3279 email: ahlstrom@suddenlink.net
DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR BOB J. BAYER, FIC 1100 Hospital Blvd, Floresville, Texas 78114-2912 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, 139 Tanner Circle, 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 ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT MANAGER/ INTERIM FINANCIAL SECRETARY DEBBIE DOHNALIK (254) 773-1575 email: debbied@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: lifeagent01@yahoo.com DISTRICT THREE Philip McBee, FICF, CFFM (325) 784-9800 • Mobile: (325) 647-1949 email: philipmcbee@aol.com DISTRICT FOUR Bobby G. 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 FRANK HORAK Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0681 email: frankh@spjst.com
DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836-4300 • (979) 272-3440 District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 (254) 985-2396 - email: patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside Ave, Dallas, Texas 75206-5840 • (214) 826-3557 District Four - Janice Stevens, P.O. Box 613, Hawley, Texas 79525-0613 • (325) 537-9224 District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023-6510 • (713) 649-6138 District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide Street, El Campo, Texas 77437 • (979) 543-7120-6152 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 3895 CR 430, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 • (210) 535-4916 - email: poohbear78064@hotmail.com
Editor’s Note
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Building Your House
The Vestnik is currently accepting business cards to be included in this
year’s Member Services Directory. The directory is based on the idea of “members helping members” and will include a listing of members who are in positions to provide various products and services for other SPJST members. The name(s) listed on the business card must be members of SPJST. Please state if you are willing to offer a discount to SPJST members. Also, something new this year—if two or more people in the business are members of SPJST, take a photo and send it to us to be included in the directory. Make sure the photo includes some aspect of the business (business sign, inside the business, product, etc.). Mail or email your business card and photo today to: SPJST Vestnik P.O. Box 100 Temple, TX 76503-0100 email: melaniez@vvm.com
Building Your House This is a very inspiring story that I came across recently. It is a reminder to always give 100 percent—and to just do the right thing.
An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business to live a more leisurely life with his wife and enjoy his extended family. He would miss the paycheck each week, but he wanted to retire. They could get by. The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but over time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate
way to end a dedicated career. When the carpenter finished his work, his employer came to inspect the house. Then, he handed the frontdoor key to the carpenter and said, “This is your house . . . my gift to you.” The carpenter was shocked! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently . . .
So it is with us. We build our lives, a day at a time, often putting less than our best into the building. Then, with a shock, we realize we have to live in the house we have built. If we could do it over, we would do it much differently. But, you cannot go back. You are the carpenter, and every day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. Someone once said, “Life is a do-it-yourself project.” Your attitude, and the choices you make today, help build the “house” you will live in tomorrow. Therefore, build wisely! —Author Unknown
State Tarok Tournament The State Tarok Tournament that was set for Saturday, February 5 at SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas was canceled due to the weather. A new date will be set soon. Watch the Vestnik for details.
Cycle for Sight President Vanicek shared information about the Belton Lions Club Stampede on the Chisolm Trail coming up on Saturday, April 9 at 8 a.m. at Belton Park and Ride in Belton, Texas. Bike ride distances will be five-mile family ride, 25-mile, and 50mile. The family event benefits Lions Club Charities and is seeking sponsors and participants. For more information, visit www.beltonlionsclub.com or contact President Vanicek. —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 Interim Financial Secretary Debbie Dohnalik, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
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District Four: devoted members attend awards banquet
Saturday, January 29, 2011, the annual SPJST Awards Banquet was held at the Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. SPJST District Four was well-represented by officers and members from Lodge 49, Rowena; Lodge 160, San Angelo; Lodge 215, South Plains; Lodge 219, El Paso; and Lodge 229, Abilene. Add up all of those miles and you will see District Four has many devoted members showing great fraternalism! All lodge officers, top associate agents, career agents, youth leaders, and fraternalists of the year received special recognition, along with district director and state field representatives. The keynote speaker was Joseph J. Annotti, president of American Fraternal Alliance. He a was very inspiring speaker! Thank you to the Supreme Lodge Officers and Staff, Věstník Editor/Director of Communication, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator, and State Youth Director for a rewarding and enjoyable afternoon. Beverly J. Teplicek District Four Secretary —SPJST—
SPJST Farm/ Commercial Property Rates
Dear Vestnik, Bobby Wuensche, Alice Bracewell, and I are putting together a Progressive 42 Domino tournament at the Senior Center in Taylor, Texas, and we would like to share the information with the Vestnik. The tournament will be held at the Switzer Senior Center, located at Ninth and Hackberry in Taylor, on Monday, February 28. Registration is from 8:15 to 9 a.m. Play begins at 9:15 a.m. Fifteen games will be played with a time limit of 20 minutes each. Tournament should end around 4:30 p.m. You will draw for partners so bringing a partner is not necessary. This will be a great day for everyone. We hope to see you there! Ages 50 and older are welcome. Registration fee is $15 per person which includes a noon meal (chicken fried steak) catered by SPJST Lodge 187, Round Rock member Red Oman), snacks, and prizes. Please bring snacks or dessert to share. To register, send your name, address, phone number, and email address by February 18 to Margie Faltesek, 3014 Crystal Circle, Taylor, Texas 76574 or to Bobby Wuensche, 2541 CR 405, Taylor, Texas 76574. For more information, call Margie (512) 352-7282 or Bobby (512) 3653013. The tournament is sponsored by United Seniors of Taylor. Fraternally, Margie Faltesek Lodge 48, Beyersville —SPJST—
SPJST INTEREST RATES
Farm/commercial property rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 7277578.
Farm/Commercial Property Rates
Lodge 48, Beyersville members plan 42 tournament in Taylor
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 02/01/11 through 04/30/11.
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%
Lodge 15, Buckholts to host State Straight Domino Tournament March 5
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From the Supreme Lodge President’s Department
SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts is the site of the 2011 SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament set for Saturday, March 5. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., and play begins at 9 a.m. The state tournament is open to everyone—both SPJST members and non-members, ages 16 and above. The entry fee is $7 for members and $15 for non-members. The entry fee includes snacks and lunch. Lodge 15, Buckholts is located at
600 State Highway 36, east of Buckholts. Please register by Monday, February 28 by mailing your name, complete address, phone number, email, and entry fee to SPJST State FAC, PO Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. Participants may also register online at www.spjst.org in the fraternal section. For more information, call (800) 7277578 or email tammym@spjst.com. —SPJST—
Family Fun and Important Dates
February 20
February 20 February 21 February 26
February 27 March 5
March 5 March 13 March 17
March 20 March 20
March 26-27 March 31 April 1
April 2 April 2 April 3 April 9
April 9 April 10 April 10
April 16 April 16 April 19-21 April 22 April 24 May 1 May 1 May 7 May 7 May 7
District Two Skating Party Skate Haven, Temple Lodge 84, Dallas New Member Initiation/Dinner (3) Presidentsʼ Day • SPJST Home Office Closed Youth Development Workshop SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm Lodge 32, Victoria Polka Fest • Inez Hall (6) State Straight Domino Tournament Lodge 15, Buckholts Lodge 29, Taylor Auction Fundraiser (2) Daylight Saving Time Begins (set clocks ahead one hour) Fort Hood November 5th, 2009 Fundraiser Killeen Civic and Conference Center District Two Spring Meeting • Lodge 29, Taylor District Six Spring Meeting hosted by Lodge 8, Weimar Youth Leaders Retreat • SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Ends Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Membership Drive/Lock-in (2) State 42 Domino Tournament • Lodge 48, Beyersville SPJST Float • Smithville Jamboree Parade (1) Lodge 6, Cottonwood Easter Party/Meeting (3) District Four Spring Meeting hosted by Lodge 207, Iowa Park at Coyote Ranch Resort, Wichita Falls District Five Spring Meeting • Lodge 81, Needville District One Spring Meeting • Lodge 186, Caldwell District Seven Spring Meeting Lodge 79, Corpus Christi SPJST Car Show at Bloominʼ Temple Festival Lodge 88, Houston Easter Party (5) Supreme Lodge Meeting • SPJST Home Office, Temple Good Friday • SPJST Home Office Closed Lodge 154, Fort Worth Easter Picnic District Three Spring Meeting • Lodge 84, Dallas Lodge 38, Kovar Picnic (1) JOIN HANDS DAY SPJST Float • Granger Lakefest Parade (2) SPJST Float • Brenham Maifest Parade (1) Number in ( ) denotes SPJST District. —SPJST—
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15 18 18 18 20 24 24 29 29 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 48 80 80 80 87 87 155 155 177 187 200 200 246 246 246 246 246
D i s t r ic t O n e Ronald Pflughaupt Stacey Eldridge Bill Orsak, CFFM, FIC Dorothy Rackel, FIC Susan Skrabanek, FIC Johnnie Janak Katherine Maney Heather Wilhelm Fausta Kaiser Adrienne Kobza Clarence Matula Donald Strickland Kenneth Schawe Clint Roberts, FIC Bill Cleveland Emily Plant Carrie Staton, FIC Ricky Weyand Thomas Cannon Victor Mendez, Jr. Michelle Mendez Sharon Carrigan Belinda Liner Charles Munday, FIC Henry Mayo William Miller, Jr. Pamela Vestal Boyd Maxwell
D i s t r i c t Two Jack Brown Evelyn Gustafson Dolores Greinert Betty Gaskamp Irene Santiago Jason Hoelscher Roberta Amos Albin Machu, CFFM Felix Pavlicek, Jr. Frank Klinkovsky, FIC Dolores Skrabanek, FIC Corinne Popelka David Coufal David Pechal Jaclyn Zabcik Lisa Mills Brandon Bruton Patsy Koslovsky, FIC Bobby Wuensche Vicki Benner Slye Janet Lyon, FIC Frank Horak Keifer Marshall, Jr. Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Doris Plagens Jack Mosley Linda Johnson Rubie Volek, FIC Margaret Santana Dan Ferguson David Nauert, FIC Don Miller Roger Price James Hutto Blake Fleming
5 5 6 6 6 6 25 25 25 25 54 54 54 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 84 84 84 92 92 92 92 92 135 154 178 178 183 183 183 183 204 204 204 206 210 226 226
49 49 49 49 49 49 49 73 76 76 157 157 157 157 160 160 160 160 207 215
D i s t r i c t T h re e Dean Carender Elise Koerner, FIC Johnnie Krizan Ruth Krizan Jerry Kucera, FIC Lydia Dobecka Kay Lynn Kovar, FIC Linda Jurik Margaret Krajca Oscar Smith, III Wilburn Willis, FIC Janice Kaluza Jean Martin Johnnie Gaidusek, Jr. Larry Matula MariaVasquez-Mendoza John Kocian Justin Gaidusek Christine Galysh Vanessa Johnson Robert Satchell, Jr. Thomas Athas Bessie Petr Rosa Alaniz Kenneth Krivanek Sherrie Kubala Watkins, FIC Bob Tacker Thomas Brown David Ford Larry Laznovsky Joseph Steinman Vicki Ballard Russell Pharris Daniel Roznovsky, FIC Rhonda Steelman Eugene Havran Onzie Belvin Joyce Russell, FIC Floyd Pierce Philip McBee, FICF, CFFM David Cooper Jack Patterson Denise Brown Oda Ruth Martin D i s t r i c t Fo u r Billy Rollwitz, FIC, CFFM Loretta Schaefer Joan Halfmann Kenneth Rooke Thomas Kirkpatrick Lisa Galvan Sylvia Rollwitz, FIC Marty Bufkin William Waddle Beth Calhoun Lee Meurer Paul Harwood Francisco Devasquez Mickey Mullen Leonard Jansa, FIC Martha Broz, FIC James Baker Joe Gonzales Joyce Kotulek Janeece Williams
215 219 219 219 219 219 229 230 230 238 242 265 265
81 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 139 142 172 191 191 196 196 255 255 255
4 4 28 30 30 30
Jo Della Turpen Ana Ahumada, FIC Alejandro Rivas Gilberto Aldaz Guadalupe Rangel Nancy Martinez Janice Stevens Jimmy Slatton Velia Mestas Kimberly Wesson Lesa Browning Cristina Bowen Carl Carson
D i s t r i c t F i ve Bradely Stavinoha Mildred Holeman Edna Wehring, FIC Carolyn Filipp Beseda, FIC Vincent Hegwood, FIC Fred Buri, FIC Linda Wehring, FIC Ana Latigo Victor M. Medina Helen Filipp Catherine Manchack Ursula Delgado Tucker Weems Calvin Anderson, II Michael J. Moore Jefferey Barcak, FIC Delisle Doherty Mary Granberry, CFFM, FIC Linda Williams D i s t r i c t S ix Joe Siptak, FIC Shirley Kalmus Glenn Kaminsky, FIC Thomas Drapela Leroy Kaspar, FIC Margaret Kulcak
30 32 32 32 63 97 97 148 151 151 151 184
26 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 107 107 107 107 133 133 133 133 133 133 133 133 185 202 202 202 258 258
Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM Renae Pierce Mary Monclova Robert Solis, Jr. Donna Zabransky Diana Redd, FIC David Bellanger Gay Thurmond, FIC Charles Bucek, FIC Ray Pilgrim, FIC Joe Preisler, Jr. Maynard Wagner
D i s t r i c t S eve n Magaly Reyna Jerry Sijansky, FIC Paige Watson Mary Rodriguez Lance Morck Larry Wyatt Roberto Salinas Rosario Aguiar Eva Vasquez Ignacia Castillo Wendy Pruski, FIC Bob Bayer, FIC Melvin Strey Miguel Rodriguez, Jr., FIC Jarolyn Popp, FIC Jose Marchan Hector Vallejo Victor Ramirez Adilia Giron Jesse Martinez Marisol Hernandez Roberto Rivera April Howard Linda Ramey, FIC Chester Gail Lee Juan Perez Chester Jenke, FICF Colleen Jenke
S a l e s Age n t s’ J a n u a r y R o l l o f H o n o r
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o t h e s e s a l e s a ge n t s fo r w r i t i n g a t l e a s t on e a p p l ic a t i on i n J a nu a r y 2 0 1 1 ! 92 Sherrie Kubala Watkins D istr ict O ne D is tric t Si x 204 Philip McBee 1 Ronnie Pflughaupt 30 Carolina Covarrubia 206 Melissa Pew 9 Bill Orsak 143 Otto Mozisek, Jr. 17 Susan Skrabanek D i s t r i c t Fo u r D i s t r i c t S eve n 106 Clarence Matula 79 Armando Diaz 49 Jimmie Jones 171 Carlos Eureste 79 Oscar Longoria 76 Beth Calhoun 79 Leo Longoria 157 Francisco Devasquez D i s t r i c t Two 79 Roland Fuentez 160 Joe Gonzales 18 Betty Gaskamp 79 Eva Vasquez 160 Sam Tambunga 47 David Pechal 107 Miguel Rodriguez, Jr. 215 Jo Della Turpen 47 Patsy Koslovsky 219 Fred Beck 87 Hiram Dixon 230 Velia Mestas 187 Rubie Volek 200 Sandra Garrett D i s t r i c t F i ve 81 Bradley Stavinoha D i s t r i c t T h re e 88 Ana Latigo 25 Margaret Krajca 88 Victor Medina 54 Janice Kaluza 196 Naomi Jauregui 54 Wilburn Willis 255 Delisle Doherty 66 Joel Gay
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J a n u a r y To p S a l e s P ro d u c e r s
S PJ S T M o n t h l y I n s u r a n c e R e p o r t Through January 31, 2011
Certs. 7 24 12 24 6 2 5 0 80
Issued Earned Prem. $ 413,728.00 $ 6,978.41 348,323.00 5,734.14 218,033.00 8,772.11 927,110.00 7,230.77 135,483.00 5,064.06 25,000.00 1,888.69 68,432.00 5,907.28 1,350,675.00 0 $3,486,784.00 $41,575.46
Dist. Certs. 1 7 2 27 3 13 4 24 5 11 6 5 7 8 9 0 Totals 95
Written $ 184,092.00 743,323.00 283,033.00 785,309.00 1,705,483.00 110,000.00 1,083,824.00 1,350,675.00 $6,245,739.00
Certs. 7 24 12 24 6 2 5 0 80
Issued Earned Prem. $ 413,728.00 $ 6,978.41 348,323.00 5,734.14 218,033.00 8,772.11 927,110.00 7,230.77 135,483.00 5,064.06 25,000.00 1,888.69 68,432.00 5,907.28 1,350,675.00 0 $3,486,784.00 $41,575.46
YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND EARNED PREMIUM
Bill Or sak , CFFM , FIC Lodge 9, Snook District One
Wilbu rn Willis, FIC
24 24 29 47 47 47
Margaret Campbell Lori Slack Lyn Rieger Debbie Klinkovsky Lisa Mills Abbey Mitchan
Referrals 2 2 1 4 1 4
Bayley Mitchan Edwin Pechal Donica Zabcik Linda Johnson Margaret Santana Marissa Salinas Susan Shofner Tamara Gettys Ann Parazinski Karen Franklin Margaret Krajca —SPJST—
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J es usi t a H uds on Lodge 229, Abilene District Four
District Lodges of the Month Number in ( ) is certificates issued during the month of January.
District One—Lodge 9, Snook (3) District Two—Lodge 47, Seaton (8) District Three—Lodge 66, Waco (4) District Three—Lodge 84, Dallas (4) District Four—Lodge 49, Rowena (4) District Five—Lodge 172, Pasadena (3) District Six—Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje (3) District Seven—Lodge 79, Corpus Christi (3)
District To p C a re e r Age n t
Bessie Petr Lodge 84, Dallas District Three
I n s u ra n c e I s s u e d E a r n e d P re m i u m
Lodge Memberʼs Name
47 47 47 177 200 246 246 246 246 246 25
Lodge 47, Seaton District Two
Victor Medina Lodge 88, Houston District Five
I n s u ra n c e I s s u e d E a r n e d P re m i u m
Through the end of January, the following members made referrals during Sailabration 2011 Membership Drive.
I n s u ra n c e I s s u e d E a r n e d P re m i u m
Lodge 54, West District Three
S PJ S T re c o r d s 5 6 re fe r ra l s i n S a i l a b ra t i o n 2 0 1 1 p ro g r a m t h ro u g h J a n u a r y
P a t s y K o s l ov s k y
E a r n e d P re m i u m
Written $ 184,092.00 743,323.00 283,033.00 785,309.00 1,705,483.00 110,000.00 1,083,824.00 1,350,675.00 $6,245,739.00
I n s u ra n c e I s s u e d E a r n e d P re m i u m
Certs. 7 27 13 24 11 5 8 0 95
I n s u ra n c e I s s u e d
Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals
MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS
D i s t r i c t To p A s s o c i a te Age n t s I n s u ra n c e I s s u e d E a r n e d P re m i u m
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Jo e Go n za le s
Lodge 160, San Angelo District Four
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District Four Spring Meeting set for April 9 in Wichita Falls District News
To All District Four Members: The District Four Spring Meeting is Saturday, April 9, 2011, at Coyote Ranch Resort in the Mustang Room. Coyote Ranch Resort is located at 14145 US Highway 287 in Wichita Falls, Texas 76310. The barbecue meal will be catered by Coyote Ranch Resort. We need to get a count of members who will be attending the meeting. Please call me (940) 855-0882 with the number attending. If there is no answer, please leave a message. The deadline to RSVP has been extended, due to the bad weather we have had here, to Friday, March 4 at latest. Please call
today . . . This is the time for election of your district officers, so if anyone is interested in any position, please feel free to put your name in the pot. Registration will begin at 11 a.m., and the meal will be served at 12 noon, with the business meeting following the meal. Thank you for your assistance, and we look forward to seeing you on April 9 at the District Four Spring Meeting in Wichita Falls. Fraternally, Joyce Kotulek Lodge 207, Iowa Park —SPJST—
February 21, 2011
Texas Fraternal Alliance invites high school seniors to apply for scholarship
Established in 1948, the purpose of the Texas Fraternal Alliance (TFA) is to coordinate the statewide outreach efforts of Fraternal Benefit Societies in Texas in cooperation with the National Fraternal Alliance. The TFA Scholarship Program is intended to recognize commitment to the fraternal ideal and to encourage and assist graduating seniors in furthering their education and helping them to achieve career goals. Two scholarships in the amount of $200 each will be awarded to graduating high school seniors belonging to the following fraternal benefit societies: Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas (KJZT), Catholic Life, Catholic Union of Texas (KJT), Grand Court Order of Calanthe, Knights of Columbus, Order of the Sons of Hermann, SPJST, Thrivent for Lutherans, Western Fraternal Life, and Woodmen of the World. Scholarship recipients may only be awarded one scholarship from TFA. Scholarships will be presented in the spring of 2011. Eligibility Requirements TFA scholarship applicants must:
• Be classified as a high school graduating senior or equivalent at the time of application.
• Have an active fraternal life insurance certificate in force for at least one year prior to January 1 of the year in which the scholarship is being applied. • Enter college in the fall term following the announcement of their award. Application Instructions Applications are available for download at www.spjst.org. • Application must be completed and signed.
• SAT/ACT Scores. All applicants must submit an official verification of SAT or ACT scores. These scores should be submitted along with a current, official high school transcript.
• Applications must be received by March 1, 2011. Late applications will not be accepted. Send completed application and any attachments to: Texas Fraternal Alliance Scholarship Program P.O. Box 1941 San Antonio, Texas 78297 —SPJST—
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Lodge 32, Victoria: this is the Thursday!
That’s right – this is the Thursday we meet! February 17 at 6 p.m. Ham sandwiches, chips, and dips will be served. We’ll also celebrate January, February, and March birthdays so we’ll have birthday cake for dessert! The lodge will provide everything so there is no need to bring anything but an appetite! Hopefully, the weather will be good – no more black ice! Wow – what a winter we’ve had! Don’t know about y’all but I’ve had enough for the year – I’m ready for summer – well at least spring! Stay warm and dry! Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 32, Victoria: polka time in Inez on February 27
Attention all polka lovers and everyone who enjoys great music – and kolaches! Lodge 32, Victoria invites you to Inez Hall on Highway 59 in Inez, Texas. It’s our Annual Polkafest with music by The Dujka Brothers and Red Ravens Band. Doors will open at 11 a.m., and music is from 1 to 6 p.m. Everyone knows the hardwood dance floor is hard to beat – and those Prasek’s kolaches are awesome! The snack bar will also be open for burgers and a stew meal – and we can’t forget about the bar! Franklin will head up the polka lotto and who knows what will be offered at the silent auction.
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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
We’ve been inside too much this winter . . . so take a drive and join us in Inez. Bring your friends and spend the day! Hope to see you Sunday, February 27. You’ll be glad you did! Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 23, Moravia member bags 10-point buck
Lodge 23, Moravia Financial Secretary Eddie Vrana is pictured with the horns of a 10-point buck that he bagged in December in Cotulla, Texas. The deer’s spread was 21 inches.
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Lodge 84, Dallas Lodge 169 meets this Sunday Brenham meets SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas will meet February 24
this Sunday, February 20, 2011, for its monthly meeting with initiation of new members. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with one-half price drinks during social hour from 12 noon to 1 p.m. A spaghetti dinner will be served at 1 p.m.; new members are free of charge. A short meeting with initiation of new members is at 2 p.m. Bingo is from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Donations of nonperishable items for bingo prizes will be appreciated. Please make plans to attend and enjoy this special meeting. Fraternally, Rose Scott, Reporter —SPJST—
SPJST Lodge Bluebonnet No. 169, Brenham announces its regular meeting on Thursday, February 24, 2011, at 7 p.m. A social hour will start at 6:30 p.m. at Bilski’s Camphouse, located at 2577 Old Chappell Hill Road in Brenham, Texas 77833. Food and drinks will be provided, and members are invited to bring desserts. Please call Lodge 169 President Donie Strickland (979) 820-8879 if you need directions. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting on the 24th! Fraternally, Donald J. (Donie) Strickland —SPJST—
Lodge 133 Lodge 202 San Antonio Jourdanton meets this Sunday to honor SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio 50-year members will hold its monthly meeting this Sunday, February 20, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Activity Center, located at 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio. I hope you will be able to join us for our short meeting. After the meeting, we will enjoy a luncheon with dessert sponsored by the lodge. We always have fun being together and sharing fellowship. We will also have a games party for your enjoyment. See you there. Fraternally, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—
Lodge 202, Jourdanton met Sunday, February 6, 2011, at Jourdanton Community Center with 37 members and guests present. Special guests were State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Chester Jenke and wife Colleen. President Lloyd House presided. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Silence was observed for the deceased. Secretary Bettie House read the minutes and correspondence. Treasurer Valerie Barta presented the finan-
Happy 90th Birthday, Adolph Salac! Lodge 84, Dallas
From Your Bell County Family
cial report. State FAC Chester Jenke congratulated the lodge for receiving the Silver Award at the SPJST Awards Banquet. Funds raised from the Texas Fraternal Alliance Bowling Tournament will benefit its scholarship fund. Fifteen scholarships were given last year to graduating seniors. FAC Mary Ann Barta reported the lodge is sponsoring four bowlers for the tournament and will also donate two gift baskets for the silent auction. Youth Leader Regina House stated our youth club was the District Seven Top Youth Club, and Raven Vasquez was the District Seven Top Recruiter. Lane Hoggard will create a Facebook
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page for the youth members to communicate important dates and events. The youth club created a display of traditional kroj of the various regions of the Czech Republic. It will be displayed at Jourdanton City Library. Congratulations to James House who was named the 2010 SPJST State Fraternalist. Michelle House received $200 from the lodge for selling her goat at the Atascosa County Livestock Show. Congratulations, Michelle! A catered barbecue brisket and sausage plate plus brownies will be served at the March 6 meeting at 1 p.m. Members may also bring desserts. Fifty-year members will be honored. Celebrating birthdays in February are Hayden Zezula, Henry Dusek, Jr., Sandy Vasquez, Madison Lutz, Roderick Vasquez, Amanda Hoggard, and Randy Ramey. Thanks to Chester Jenke for furnishing door prizes. The meeting adjourned. Next Meeting—March 6 A catered meal will be served at the March 6 meeting at 1 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center. Brownies will be provided. More desserts would be great! Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—
Scenes from Lodge 87, Temple’s February Meeting
LEFT PHOTO: Members are pictured enjoying the meeting on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. RIGHT PHOTO: President Hiram Dixon, right, proudly displays the lodge’s Silver Award that it received at the SPJST Awards Ban-
quet in January. Congratulations, Lodge 87! Looking on are Diane Troy and Daryl Entrop. The lodge meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall, located at 320 North 50th Street in Temple.
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Lodge 117, Robstown Delivers Holiday Cheer to Calallen Nursing Home
SPJST Lodge 117, Robstown was very busy during the holiday season. At the December meeting, it was decided that members would go Christmas caroling at Tri-Sun Care Center River Ridge Nursing Home in Calallen. President Frances McDonald
Lodge 255, Katy members help with benefit for John and Mary
Lodge 255, Katy teamed up with the Joe Joe Bear Foundation and the Christian Business Fellowship Association on a benefit for Lodge 255 members Mary Granberry Bruce and John Bruce. The benefit was to help with medical costs and blood for John and Mary, who both have major medical issues. The evening included a silent auction, blood drive, and live music from Matt Coleman and others. Everyone had a great time. More than $1,000 was raised, along with 20 pints of blood. In addition, one of Houston's top neuro ophthalmologist agreed to examine Mary for free of charge. It was a very emotional evening for all involved. If anyone would like to offer a donation to the cause, please contact me at (832) 232-2049. In Christ, Delisle L. Doherty —SPJST—
made the arrangement, and on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, members met there for an evening of fellowship, fun, and singing with the residents. After an enjoyable evening of interacting with the residents, members handed out candy canes for all pres-
SPJST ENC sets barbecue cook-off
SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm announces its Second Annual Barbecue Cook-off on Saturday, April 30, 2011. The cook-off will include brisket, pork spare ribs, chicken, jackpot beans, and cook’s choice. The minimum payout is 50 percent, and three places are guaranteed. IBCA rules will be followed. All proceeds will benefit Cooper Farm/SPJST ENC. Participants and attendees are invited to enjoy a free polka/country dance after the awards ceremony.
ent and left candy canes for residents unable to attend the festivities. Fraternally, Dianne Raska, Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
BYOB. Registration information is available at www.spjstenc.com or by calling ENC Director Donnie Howard (512) 968-4021 or ENC Executive Director John Hoelscher (979) 325-9831. SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm is located at 2001 Waldeck Road in Ledbetter, Texas. Submitted by, John Hoelscher ENC Executive Director SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
Milan Gallery Hosts Steve Sabol, Dick Vermeil, and Ron Jaworski
Milan Gallery in Fort Worth hosted NFL Films President Steve Sabol, left, former NFL Head Coach Dick Vermeil, center, and former quarterback Ron Jaworski, not pictured, on February 2, 2011, during preSuper Bowl festivities. Pictured at right is Tal Milan of SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth. The gallery is owned and operated by the Milan family, all members of Lodge 154.
Seaton Brethren Church plans sausage supper this Saturday
The 20th Annual Sausage Supper of Seaton Brethren Church will be held this Saturday, February 19, 2011, beginning at 4 p.m. until the sausage is gone. The church is located seven miles east of Temple on Highway 53 in Seaton. The menu consists of homemade pork sausage, sauerkraut, new potatoes, seasoned green beans, bread, homemade desserts, and tea or coffee. Plates will be available to eat-in or take-out for $8 each. Proceeds benefit the church building fund. Priority One Youth Fellowship will be selling kolaches, pies, cakes, strudel, and other baked goods. A free gospel concert will begin at 6 p.m. in the church featuring Brighter Vision. The trio includes Joe and Christi Emerson and Tammy Pechal. Tammy and Christi are members of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. The public is invited. For details, call (254) 985-2694. Also, see the advertisement on page 20 of this week’s Vestnik. Submitted by, Joyce Skrabanek Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
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LIFE Foundation kicks off campaign to encourage people to insure their love
Expensive jewelry, flowers, or a nice dinner out are typical ways that Americans express their love, but according to a new survey released on February 8, 2011, by the nonprofit LIFE Foundation more than half (55 percent) of Americans would feel loved this Valentine’s Day if their significant other purchased a life insurance policy naming them as the beneficiary. Three in four Americans would give up Valentine’s Day in exchange for greater financial peace of mind. Even more Americans (83 percent) believe that purchasing life insurance is a way to express their love for their family and this is especially true of women compared to men (88 percent vs. 77 percent). Despite these findings, there is a crisis of underinsurance in America. Ownership of life insurance is at a 50year low, according to LIMRA. Only 44 percent of United States households have individual life insurance and 30 percent of households have no life insurance coverage at all. Yet, half of all United States households feel they need more life insurance – the highest percentage ever. “Americans understand that you buy life insurance because you love your family, but we know from the statistics that Americans aren’t taking the steps to ensure that their loved ones are financially protected,” said Marvin H. Feldman, CLU, ChFC, president and CEO of the LIFE Foundation. “With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, why not say ‘I love you’ to the most important people in your life by letting them know that they’ll always be taken care of, even after you’re gone.” To get Americans thinking about the close connection between love and life insurance, the LIFE Foundation coordinates an annual public awareness campaign — Insure Your Love — that takes place in the weeks leading up to and following Valentine’s Day and encourages people to express their love through the purchase of a life insurance policy. In support of the campaign, LIFE has launched a new website, www.insureyourlove.org, which combines a variety of fun interactive tools with educational life insurance content.
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Anchoring the site is the RomanceO-Meter interactive quiz, through which consumers can determine how romantic – or unromantic – they are, by answering three multiple choice questions. Between now and February 28th, one lucky quiz taker will be chosen at random to win a $500 gift card, which can be used to do something special for a loved one around the Valentine’s Day holiday. Consumers can take the quiz either on the insureyourlove.org site or on LIFE’s
Facebook fan page located at www.facebook.com/lifehappens.org. In addition to information at insureyourlove.org, the LIFE Foundation offers three simple steps to help Americans assess their life insurance needs:
• How deep is your love? Determine how much you need. – The first step in determining the right amount of life insurance is to think about who depends on you financially, and then ask
Brenham Chamber Honors Clarence Gerke as Man of 2010
By Melissa McCaghren Brenham Banner Staff Writer Freezing temperatures didn’t Folschinsky. “He always has been a deter hundreds from attending the supporter of Washington County.” Upon receiving the award, Gerke annual Brenham Chamber and EDF banquet Tuesday evening (February joked about receiving the award. “I kinda know now what a person 1, 2011) at the Firemen’s Training with an Oscar feels like,” he said. Center. He thanked his friends, family Highlighting the annual banquet was announcement of two top and people who have helped him and the people he awards, with has worked Clarence with. “I’m Gerke and guessing I’m J o y c i n e more than Hanath taking thankful than home crystal anything for bowls for my family,” being named he said, menMan and tioning that Woman of the the two most Year. important Gerke, who ladies in his was introlife are his duced by last mother and year’s man of his wife, the year David Janet. Folschinsky, Gerke also has been the thanked the owner and futroops for neral director their service of Brenham to the county. Memorial Oaks Chapel for more than 30 years, He opened up a space in his funeral and has worked mostly behind the home for filmmaker Larry Cappetto to allow veterans to record their stoscenes. He has been active in many or- ries in the “Lest They Be Forgotten” ganizations such as the Crippled documentary. “We’re living in a great country, Children’s Hospital, Brenham Jaycees, Brenham Goodfellows, the and we have much to be thankful United Fund, the Red Cross, the Ma- for,” he said. “It’s second to none to sonic Lodge and Shriners, earning live in Washington County.” honors at the local, state and national level. He also has been active in Editor’s Note: Congratulations to local organizations such as the Bren- Mr. Gerke! The full article was origham High School Band, Maifest, inally published in the Brenham Washington County Little League Banner on Wednesday, February 2. Thanks to the Brenham Banner for the Chamber of Commerce. “He’s always giving or trying to permission to reprint. —SPJST— give to the community,” said
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yourself how much money your loved ones would need to maintain their quality of life in your absence. To help you get started, check out the insurance needs calculator on LIFE’s website at www.lifehappens.org/howmuch.
• What’s your type? Decide what kind is right for you. – Determining the type of life insurance best suited for your needs depends on a number of factors, including how long you need the coverage, how much you can afford, and how much flexibility you want. There are two main types of life insurance: term and permanent policies. To help you decide if you need term insurance, permanent insurance or a combination of the two, LIFE offers an interactive product selector at www.lifehappens.org/whatkind. • Find your perfect match. Get professional help. – Once you’re ready to purchase a policy, it’s best to have an expert conduct a thorough insurance needs analysis to ensure that all of your needs are met. If you don’t have an insurance agent, get recommendations from friends, family members or a trusted advisor such as your lawyer or accountant. You can also visit LIFE’s agent locator search engine at www.lifehappens.org/agentlocator.
About LIFE The Life and Health Foundation for Education (LIFE) was founded in 1994 in response to the public’s growing need for information and education on life, health, disability and long-term care insurance. LIFE also seeks to remind people of the important role insurance professionals perform in helping families, businesses and individuals find the insurance products that best fit their needs. To learn more about these topics, please visit www.lifehappens.org. —SPJST—
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High-interest credit card debt is an increasingly burdensome problem for Texas college students. According to a recent study by Sallie Mae, the average amount of debt carried by college-age credit cardholders is $3,173. Worse, the average number of credit cards per student is 4.6. College graduates’ credit card debt burden becomes even more onerous after graduation, when they have to begin repaying tens of thousands of dollars in student loans. For many years, Texas law offered credit card issuers unfettered access to market their cards on college and university campuses. Credit card marketers would set up booths and give away free t-shirts and other incentives to students who agreed to fill out a credit card application. Faced with newly found freedom and ready access to cash for the first time, many students readily opened easy-to-comeby credit card accounts – and either overlooked or ignored the cards’ astronomical interest rates and fees. After hearing concerns about graduates’ increasing debt burden, state and federal lawmakers took action. The U.S. Congress enacted the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act, which took effect in February 2010. Among its provisions, the Act prohibits credit card issuers from giving away incentives in exchange for students filling out applications. The federal law also imposes limits on credit card issuers’ relationship with young customers. Anyone under 21 must show they are financially capable of servicing their debt. Those who cannot do so will need a co-signer in order to open a credit card account. The Texas Legislature responded by enacting legislation in 2007 that allows colleges and universities to limit credit card issuers’ on-campus marketing efforts. The law also requires Texas colleges and universities to include financial counseling in their new student orientation programs. Specifically, educational institutions in Texas that designate an oncampus credit card marketing location must adopt policies that incorporate
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credit card and debt education – including information about debt counseling – into new student orientation. To help Texas colleges and universities comply with state law – and educate students about smart financial decision-making – the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) developed financial education brochure templates and provided them to each public college and university provost. In January, the OAG also launched an audiovisual resource to help educational institutions comply with the orientation debt counseling session requirement. Relying on grant funds available through the National Association of Attorneys General, the OAG produced a 14-minute, award-winning DVD entitled, “Money Crunch.” The video advises college students to avoid common credit card pitfalls and adopt five financial management guidelines: • Know the credit card’s terms. • Make timely payments and pay more than the minimum due. • Understand the credit card’s fees, including late fees and interest rates. • Protect personal and financial information.
Lodge 255, Katy welcomes new member
Lodge 255, Katy welcomes new member Chloe Elizabeth Doherty, daughter of Brittany Doherty. Chloe was born January 31, 2011, at 2:29 a.m., and she was weighed five pounds, eight ounces and was 19 inches long. She is the first grandchild of State Field Representative Delisle Doherty and wife Lila and a third generation member of Lodge 255, Katy. —SPJST—
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• Read and understand the credit card contract. Following these financial literacy measures helps college students avoid financial problems right after graduation. Like educators, parents and students, the Attorney General’s Office is committed to a Texas that offers its youngest generations a bright future that is ripe with economic opportunity. —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 prior to the reunion date and 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!
Tannich-Brovec families
Various descendants of the Tannich-Brovec union are Nohavitza, Ulbrich, Voitle, Sebesta, Mueck, Urban, Anhaiser, Sekerka, Fojtik, Holloway, Kunschick, Koch, Klimple, Perkins, Shimek, York, Socha, Kubesch, and Petersen. Any and all of the above are invited to attend the 45th Annual TannichBrovec Reunion on Sunday, March 6, 2011, at 11 a.m. at New Bielau Community Center, located on FM 155, a few miles south of Weimar. All families are asked to bring enough food for their family. We’ll put all the dishes together and have a potluck lunch. After a short meeting, we’ll have the auction and bingo game and who knows, maybe something new this year. Mark your calendar, come and enjoy each other’s company, and catch
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up on news of the past year. If you know any folks with the above last names who have not been attending, invite them to come along. Please bring items for both the auction and the bingo. The more prizes we have, the more times you can win at bingo and the more fun you will have bidding at the auction. Plan to attend this fun-filled event. Bring your memories, your old pictures, and/or family memorabilia for others to see and enjoy. Invite a relative who does not have a ride or someone who has not attended recently. Submitted by, Lee Roy H. Petersen Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—
April 9, 10 Descendants of Joseph and Theresa Wick Dobecka and Theresa Wick Dobecka and Joseph Pratka—at Dubina Parish Hall in Dubina, Texas. Included are children and families of Frank and Mary (Naizer) Dobecka, Joe and Mary (Dobecka) Kubesch, Rudolf and Agnes (Dobecka) Hollek; Cyril and Anna (Dobecka) Sassin; Joe and Antonio (Peter) Dobecka; Joe and Anna (Pokulda) Dobecka; John and Albina (Bartosh) Dobecka; Louis and Adela (Marak) Pratka; and Emil and Angline (Parma) Pratka. Contact Shirley Dobecka Caesar (817) 9807501; or visit www.dobecka.com for more information. Submitted by Toni Akers, Lodge 130, Dallas.
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last week, snow. this morning, sleet all is white as mary’s sheep
I must admit it makes bones creak and i might add it’s gettin' deep! wolfgang —SPJST—
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District Two Skating Party this Sunday
Dear District Two Youth Members, It is time for youth, leaders, and friends to get together for our first activity of the new year. The Annual District Two Skating Party will be held this Sunday, February 20, 2011, at Skate Haven in Temple from 2 to 4 p.m. It seems so long since we have all been together. I can’t wait to see you! Bring a friend! Remember, we’d love to have your friend join and be a part of our great SPJST Youth Program. As usual, there will be door prizes. Be sure and join us. We don’t want you to miss out on the fun. See you this Sunday at Skate Haven! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—
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Lodge 25, Ennis youth ready for SPJST camp
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
Lodge 25, Ennis reports on snow and Super Bowl
Dear Readers, In Heath, Texas, we have had a whole week off because of snow and ice. We have six inches of snow and under that snow was an inch of ice. The Weather Channel said that Super Bowl Sunday was going to be 54 degrees, but they changed it to 44 degrees. Also, the snow was blocking the way for people to come to Dallas for the Pittsburgh and Green Bay Super Bowl game. Go, Packers! Sincerely, Brandon Droste —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis youth: snow, snow, snow
Dear Readers, Today, makes the fourth day I was out from s c h o o l . Overnight, it snowed, and it was so cool! We played in it for hours. We even made a snow fort. It was big and cool. I love snow. It is so cool, white, and especially cold. It may be cold, but if you bundle up, it won’t be as cold. What fun! Amanda Droste —SPJST—
Dear Vestnik Readers, I’ve been having a lot of fun lately. Let’s see . . . I just got four days off from school. Oh, I forgot, I’m off today from school! I had a lot of fun in the snow, but today it’s just ice, so no way am I going to play in the cold! Here are some of the things I did. I went sledding, had “The Ultimate Snowball Fight” (to be said in a deep dramatic voice), and got terribly cold! All in all, I kind of wanted to go back to school! You know what? I can't wait to go to camp because it will be hot and much more fun than snow. One of the other fun things is the SPJST meeting. We went bowling. It was really fun! I had a high score. Well, let’s put it this way, I got a high score, but my little sister got a higher score than me and won first place. Well, you can’t forget second. That’s where I came in. I got hungry so the youth club paid for every one to get snacks. My sister and I got fries and a root beer. It was really, really fun, and I look forward to our next meeting Your-ready-for-camp-girl, April Dvorak, age 10 1/2 —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis youth: all As Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth: Cheering and Ice Skating Fun on report card
Dear Readers, On Saturday and Sunday, January 29 and 30, 2011, my cheer squad, Divas, participated in Cheer Nationals in Houston. We got third place in our division. My friend Kadie, who is also in my youth club, is on the squad with me. Be-
cause we did so good, we got to go ice skating. We had a fun time! Go, Divas! Fraternally submitted, Macy Narro —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: My friend Kadie Hartmann, left, and me, both of Lodge 17, New Tabor at Cheer Nationals. CENTER PHOTO: My mom, Holly Narro, who is
Lodge 17, New Tabor’s Assistant Youth Leader, and me. RIGHT PHOTO: Kadie and I get to go ice skating!
Dear Vestnik Friends, It snowed six inches at my house. It finally snowed! It was cold. I was a popsicle! It is true! I did not go sledding. I went bowling with SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club. I won a game, and I beat April. I had a higher score. I had a yellow bowling ball. I had French fries and Dr. Pepper for a snack. I got all As on my report card and so did my sister. So, my sister and I got Twinkle Toes shoes for doing good for nine weeks. Your Friend, Misty Dvorak, age 7 —SPJST—
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Celebrating Presidentsʼ Day
Once known as Washington’s Birthday, Presidents’ Day is now a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the third Monday of February. The holiday dates back more than 100 years to 1880, when a federal holiday honoring George Washington, the United States’ first president, was implemented by an act of Congress. It was not until a century later, in the mid1980s, that the day was modified to honor other great leaders and renamed as Presidents’ Day. This year, celebrate some of the more notable presidents in United States history with this easy guide. George Washington As commander in chief of the Continental Army, George Washington set the tone for a revolution that eventually ended in the American colonies win-
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ning their independence from Great Britain. Born into a wealthy Virginia family in 1732, Washington would become the first President of the United States in 1789, an office he held until 1797.
In addition to persuading the passage of numerous acts, Wilson also played a significant role in the creation of the League of Nations, which served as a precursor to the United Nations.
Woodrow Wilson Serving from 1913 to 1921, Woodrow Wilson was president when the United States entered World War I.
Have more fun in February
Abraham Lincoln The 16th President of the United States, Lincoln would preside over the country during what was arguably its most tumultuous period. Upon issuing his Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, Lincoln immediately freed more than 50,000 of the nation’s slaves and an additional 3 million as the Union armies advanced. Along with James A. Garfield, William McKinley, and John F. Kennedy, Lincoln is one of four United States presidents to have been assassinated while in office.
Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth: The Best Day Ever!
Dear Readers, On Friday, February 4, 2011, I awoke to a big surprise! It had snowed in Caldwell, Texas. My sister and I had a fun time playing in the snow. We threw snowballs, made snow angels,
LEFT PHOTO: My sister and I in the snow! RIGHT PHOTO: Yummy! BELOW LEFT PHOTO: The road in
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and jumped on the trampoline. School was cancelled . . . this was the best day ever! Fraternally submitted, Dillon Narro —SPJST—
front of our house was completely frozen. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Jumping on the trampoline!
John F. Kennedy At the time of his assassination in 1963, Kennedy had served less than three full years in office. However, Kennedy’s iconic speeches and affable personality continue to influence the American public, which routinely votes him as one of the country’s greatest presidents. Footage of Kennedy’s assassination remains haunting to this day, and media historians often cite news coverage of the assassination as a seminal moment for television news. —SPJST—
Short days, long nights and bad weather can make February seem like the longest month of the year, despite having only 28 days. But a group of intrepid artists have started the Fun-A-Day project to help Americans beat those February blues. Participants are encouraged to take photos, bake cupcakes or create a small piece of art every day. At the end of the month, they can upload a portfolio of their projects to www.artclash.com, if they wish. Other fun projects include drawing or coloring a picture, learning origami, knitting a scarf, making homemade postcards, writing a story in 50 words, making a slideshow from family photos, dancing in your pajamas, or playing sports without keeping score. —SPJST—
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Lodge 202 Jourdanton youth enjoys success
On Friday, February 4, 2011, San Antonio was frozen in time. There was no school, and freeways were empty and covered in ice. Thank goodness it thawed before the Groundhog Soccer Tournament benefitting Haven for Hope of San Antonio. The temperatures were still very cold, but my Sun Devil soccer team took the field on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. in 30 degree weather. Actually, it wasn’t too bad. Since we were moving, the wind was calm, and the sun was shining brightly. Our parents sat bundled up in coats, gloves, and blankets on the sideline to cheer us on.
We won our first game 2-0, the second game 2-1, and lost Saturday’s final game 1-2. We advanced to the semi-finals on Sunday morning. We managed to score one goal the first half and took a sigh of relief when we scored again early in the second half. Then, all we had to do was hang on to record a 2-0 win and advance to the finals at 12 noon. We were tired but excited to make it to the final game. We faced the same team that beat us on Saturday. We fought hard but were unable to overtake them. Although we didn’t win the tournament, it felt good to finish second in the first tournament of the season. We returned to the practice field on Tuesday night to work the soreness out and start preparing for the spring season. Fraternally, Sammy Hoggard —SPJST—
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Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Club Meets, Skates at Northwoods Center
Dear Readers, Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Club had its January meeting/social and went ice skating on January 23, 2011, at Northwoods Skate Center in San Antonio. It was really fun (on the other hand, falling wasn’t as fun). I brought two
guests. I hope everyone else had fun! Fraternally, Leah McDonald, age 11, Reporter —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Club at Northwoods Skate Center in San Antonio. RIGHT PHOTO: Abi, Emily, Hannah,
Issac, Tyler, and Noah. BELOW PHOTOS: Left to right are Charley, Clay, Jordan and April, Ethan, and Emily and Gillian.
LEFT PHOTO: Leah and Sherry. PHOTO 2: Shelby and Noah. PHOTO 3: Elizabeth, Kendall, and Leah. RIGHT PHOTO: Leah and Noah. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Hannah, Noah, and Issac. BELOW CENTER
PHOTO: Leah and her guests, Wyatt and Peter. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Luke, Gillian, and Emily. Everyone enjoyed a fun day at the skating center!
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Lodge 187, Round Rock Youth Club Enjoys Ice Skating Social
Lodge 187, Round Rock Youth Club members enjoyed a visit recently to Chaparral Ice in Austin, Texas. We had a wonderful time, and I would like to thank all who attended the social! Thank you, baby
Dustin, Luke, Alexandria, Xavier, Andrew, Ashley, Lindsey, Jacob, Greg, and Linda. —Submitted by Jennifer McCarthy, Youth Leader
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In Memoriam
In Memory of Charles Kutscherousky
Charles “Santa Kutsch” Kutscherousky, age 58, of West, passed away Friday morning, January 28, 2011, at his residence. A rosary was recited and Mass of Resurrection celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 8 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption, with Reverend Ed Karasek as celebrant. The family received C. Kutscherousky visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, February 7 at Aderhold Funeral Home. Mr. Kutscherousky was born February 22, 1952, in Waco, the son of Ernest M. and Lucille (Bezdek) Kutscherousky. He attended St. Mary’s School and graduated from West High School in 1972. Charles was a self-employed truck driver. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption. Charles was also a member of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood; KJT Society No. 31; the GoodFellas Club; Knights of Columbus No. 2305; a West Fraternal officer; and an associate director of Westfest. He enjoyed playing Santa, having a good time, traveling, and especially loved having a good time with family and friends. Charles is preceded in death by his parents; and sister Beth Kutscherousky. Survivors include daughters Suzanna Kutscherousky and Charley Michelle Kutscherousky, both of Waco; brother Ernest F. “Kutsch” Kutscherousky and wife Sharon of West; sisters Sue Snider and husband Ken of Marble Falls and Ginger Kutscherousky of West; grandchildren Jazmine, Sebastian, and Paul; nieces and nephews Ken and Kelly Key, Bo Kutscherousky, and Savannah Fullerton; and many other relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s School Endowment Fund or to the Waco GoodFellas. Fraternally, Resolution Committee Peggy Dobecka —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 87, on behalf of the officers and entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of JOHN W. TROY, who passed away on December 8, 2010. Funeral service was held at First Christian Church of Temple with Reverend Dr. Don Lynn officiating. Mr. Troy was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas and received his BBA John W. Troy from North Texas State University in 1954. He married Diane Ratterree in Dallas. He served in the United States Air Force after which he was employed by the USDA for 20 years. Later, he owned and operated Polar Bear Ashburn’s Ice Cream Parlor in Temple. He then began his career as a multi-line insurance agent. He was a longtime member of First Christian Church of Temple, in which he held many offices and was recently named Elder Emeritus. He was also a member of SPJST Lodge 87, Temple, and RVOS Lodge 5. Mr. Troy is survived by his wife of 58 years Diane Troy of Temple; sons Stan Troy of Llano, Mark Troy of Viroqua, Wisconsin, and Phillip Troy of Temple; brother Robert D. Troy of Dallas; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be given in John’s name to First Christian Church of Temple, 300 North 5th Street, Temple, Texas 76501. May he rest in eternal peace. Respectfully submitted, Bertha Capps Sidney Kacir —SPJST—
In Memory of Ruby Jancha
Ruby (Mohrenweiser) Jancha, 85, of Skidmore died Tuesday, January 18, 2011. Mrs. Jancha was born February 11, 1925, in Los Angeles, Texas, to Albert and Emilie Johanne (Hesselbach) Mohrenweiser. She married Frank Allen Jancha in Sinton on December 29, 1950. She was retired from Bee CountyTynan Co-op after serving more than 30 years and was the memorial chairperson and the current secretary for the Women of the ELCA. She was a Ruby Jancha member of SPJST Lodge 26, Skidmore. She was also a member St. Paul Lutheran Church in Tynan and was part of its St. Paul’s Altar and Beautification Committee. Mrs. Jancha was preceded in death by parents Albert and Emilie Mohrenweiser; husband Frank Allen Jancha; brothers Paul and Frank Mohrenweiser; sister Emmie Roberts; infant daughter Brenda Jancha; and greatgranddaughter. Survivors include daughters Jo An (Glenn) Smith of Katy and Frankie (Garry) Holubec of Skidmore; brother Otto Mohrenweiser of Rowlett; grandchildren Brent Holubec, Becky Gilley, Bridget Calkins, Cathy Spanheimer, and Chris Neuvar; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation was held from 12 noon to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 21 at Galloway and Sons Chapel with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service was conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday, January 22 at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Reverend Marcia Kline officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery in Skidmore. Pallbearers were Richard, Rick, and Kyle Roberts, Chris Lamprecht, Donnie and David Mackey, and Howard and Kenneth Duge. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Trial and David Roberts. —SPJST—
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We, the members of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, LEONA NORS, age 92, of Abbott, who passed away Friday late morning, January 28, 2011, at West Rest Haven in West. Rosary was recited and mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday, January 31 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott with Reverend B. George as celebrant. Burial followed at Fatima Cemetery near Abbott. The family received visitors from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, January 30 at Aderhold Funeral Home. Leona was born July 25, 1918, in West, the daughter of Martin and Barbara (Petter) Trlica. She attended schools in West. On October 10, 1938, she was united in marriage to Daniel Nors in West. He preceded her in death on May 23, 1995. Leona was a seamstress for Lorch Manufacturing Company over 35 years until her retirement. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco where she was a former assistant youth leader and president. She was a very faithful and active member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She was also a member of KJZT Society in Abbott; was a volunteer at West Rest Haven for six years, where she was on the resident council; and was a former candidate for Miss Westfest. She enjoyed playing dominoes, bingo, cooking, and making kolaches. She especially loved spending time with her family. Leona is also preceded in death by her parents; brothers Martin Trlica and Jimmy Trlica; and sisters Betty Urbanovsky, Rosie Matus, Lillie Matus, Mary Domesle, and Josephine Trlica. Survivors include sons Eugene D. Nors and wife Mary Ann of West and Danny R. Nors and wife Alicia of Trenton; daughter Barbara J. Brem and husband Marvin of Waco; grandchildren Larry Brem and wife JoAnn, Vickie Uptmor and husband Dwayne, Jeff Nors and wife Denise, Anna Evans and husband Brandon Lessard, Aaron, Rachel, and Bethany Nors; and greatgrandchildren Jackie, Lance, Kayla, Ashton, Aspen, Ariel, and Reece. Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Building Fund or to the West Rest Haven Memorial Fund. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Diana Engelke Dorothy Veselka —SPJST—
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BENEVOLENCE
ROČNÍK 99 CISLO 7
Czech Words, Phrases
Basic Czech Phrases Continued. English - Czech Pronunciation
Waiter! Pane vrchni! Pahneh vrkhnyee!
One beer, please. Jedno pivo, prosim. Yedno pivo, proseem. Waitress! Slecno! Slechno
The check, please! Platit, prosim! Platyit, proseem!
http://web.chapman.edu/asbe/faculty/bdehning/ECAI S/Basic%20Czech%20Phrases.htm
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Lidskost
Česká
HUMANITY
Bratrstvi´ Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Část
Slovanská Podporující Jednota Státu Texas
Uředni orgán SPJST Založené roku 1897
~ SoundCzech ~
I’m Fed Up!
Welcome to another edition of SoundCzech – Radio Prague’s Czech language course in which you can learn new phrases with the help of song lyrics. Today’s lyrics are by the group Alkehol, and the song is called “Guardian Angel.” The phrase to watch out for is on už mě má plný zuby.
able to say mám dost, děkuji — I have had enough, thank you. Už toho bylo dost — there’s been enough of that already — was one of the slogans chanted during the Velvet Revolution when the crowd wanted to send the communists in power a cryptic — we’ve had enough of you.
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On už mě má plný zuby literally translates as his teeth are full of me, and means he is fed up with me. He has had as much of me as he can take. In this case, the lyrics say that his guardian angel is fed up with getting him out of trouble. You can use the expression to refer to anything and everything from staple food that you get served up far too often, to school which is a drag, or someone who gets on your nerves and is around you far too often. Another way to express that something irritates you is to say leze mi na nervy – or he’s crawling all over my nerves. This latter is used predominantly for people whom you are fed up with or an activity that is monotonous and tedious. Or you can also say už toho mám po krk – I am up to my neck with it; I am not prepared to take any more. The simplest and most explicit way of stating the same – and one that I would recommend to beginners (in view of the fact that many foreigners are sure to have trouble pronouncing the three consonant word for neck “krk” ) is to say instead mám toho dost which means simply — I have had enough — and sounds very emphatic indeed, to the point of being openly rude. If you are going to refuse a second helping, in Czech it would be advis-
On the other hand, if your resources are stretched to the limit by some activity which does not normally irritate you can say mám toho plný kecky – my tennis shoes are full of it – I can’t handle any more. Už melu z posledního, means I am grinding the last of something – or grinding to a halt. Hopefully, this Czech lesson has not proved too fatiguing. This is Daniela Lazarová saying thanks for learning Czech with me and na shledanou. — Daniela Lazarová
hhttp://www.radio.cz/en/section/SoundCzech/i-am-fed-up; [27-022010 01:01]; © 1996–2011 Český rozhlas.
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Heart of the Tin Trunk: call for auditions
Heart of the Tin Trunk will premier on the concert stage at International Festival Institute in Round Top, Texas, on July 30 and 31 and August 6 and 7, 2011. The story of Heart of the Tin Trunk is that Teresa, today’s college graduate, discovers the heart of her ancestors’ love and dignity from her grandmothers’ stories inspired by family treasures pulled from an old tin trunk. Colorful scenes and music of Czech and German history — presented with humor and popular appeal — remind the audience of ancestral courage, bravery, and moral fiber, too often forgotten, but relived in this historical fiction. Volunteers are needed: off-stage — music director, costume designer, seamstress, carpenter, volunteer organizer, choreographer, office manager, props, artist/graphic designer, set designer, stage manager, and lighting/sound personnel; and on-stage — singers, choral singers, dancers, actors/actresses, and musicians. A call for auditions was recently announced for Heart of the Tin Trunk. Singers, dancers, and actors ages seven to 70 are needed. Director Carolyn Franklin is looking for singers and dancers, ages 16 and up, for chorus and principal roles, as well as several children, ages seven to 15. Franklin has set up separate February audition workshops as an opportunity for prospective performers to develop or hone auditioning skills in preparation for the March theatre auditions. “I would love to have singers who can read music and have singing experience, but I’m happy to hear anyone who wants to audition,” she says. “I need male and female voices, all different ages and vocal types.”
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A free audition workshop is set for Saturday, February 19 at Second Baptist Church, located at 910 North Von Minden Street in La Grange, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for children ages seven to 12 and from 2 to 3:30 p.m. for teens and adults. Attendees will learn tips and techniques for a good audition. The workshop is also an opportunity to practice and get feedback on an audition song. Attendees are asked to wear comfortable dance clothing and soft-soled shoes and to bring sheet music (optional), photo, and resume (optional). The workshop will be taught by Director Carolyn Franklin and accompanist Bonnye Karger.
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Singing auditions are Saturday, March 5 at Second Baptist Church in La Grange. Auditions for children ages seven to 12 are at 10 a.m.; teens and adults are at 2 p.m. Auditioners are asked to bring sheet music (optional), photo, and resume or a list of experience/background. Accompanist Bonnye Karger will be provided. Note: Attendance at the audition workshop is optional. Dance auditions for ages 14 and up will be Saturday, March 26 at 1 p.m. at City of La Grange Randolph Center, located at 653 East Pearl Street. Appropriate dance clothing and softsoled shoes are needed. A New York choreographer will teach a dance com-
Czech Cultural Calendar
Wednesday Evening Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive, Taylor, 6 to approximately 8 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech.
March 5 Singing Auditions for Heart of the Tin Trunk—at Second Baptist Church, La Grange. Children ages seven to 12, 10 a.m.; teens and adults, 2 p.m. Call backs for singers and readings for actors will be held by appointment. Rehearsals begin June 2. For information, call (979) 2501843; or visit www.heartofthetintrunk.com.
March 13 Texas Polka Music Museum Annual Fundraiser—at West KC Hall, just off of I-35 North in West, Texas: dance, silent auction, limited live auction, hourly drawings, and more. Doors open at 11 a.m. Fundraiser provides funds to support TPMM in historic downtown Schulenburg, 625 North Main Street. Museum hours: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come to a fun-filled afternoon and help support the Museum.
Through March 30 Wednesday Evenings Czech Language Class in Ennis— in the kitchen area of the KJT Hall, 1216 South Paris Street, Ennis, 7 to 9 p.m. Course covers proper pronunciation, basic grammar, reading, and vocabulary, plus Czech history/cultural presentations. Class is free. Course is presented by SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson members Joe and Alice Janecka and Ellis County Chapter of the Texas Czech Heritage Society. For information, email joejanecka@att.net or call (817) 295-3068. Submitted by Joe Janecka, Lodge 180, Burleson.
Through April 1 “A History of the Brave Czech Nation” Exhibit—at Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, on the corner of Third and West French Streets in Temple. Exhibit is a large rendition - over six feet tall and 80 feet long of the book “The History of the Brave Czech Nation” by Lucie Seifertová, one of Czech Republicʼs bestknown childrenʼs book authors/ illustrators. CHM is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 29. Submitted by Sandi Wicker, CHM Executive Director/Lodge 177, Academy.
Through May 10 Tuesday Evenings BVCHS, CEFT Czech Language Class—in the Saint Joseph Catholic Church Parish Activity Center, 700 East 26th Street in Bryan, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $35 tuition fee. Classes accommodate beginners, advanced speakers. Open to anyone who is interested. Instructor is Mr. Petr Antene. For information, contact Lou Zaeske, BVCHS President, by phone (979) 846-2035; or by email louzaeske@aol.com. Submitted by Lou Zaeske, Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station. June 18 TCGS Genealogy Fest—in Temple, Texas. Visit TCGS website for various Czech-related information www.txczgs.org.
September 3 - 17 Texas Czech Genealogical SocietySponsored Trip to Czech Republic—Details forthcoming. Visit TCGS website for various Czech-related information www.txczgs.org. —SPJST—
bination from the play. Call backs for singers and readings for actors will be held by appointment. Rehearsals begin June 2. All performers will be paid a stipend. The original play is based on writings by Virginia Leech, a native of La Grange who became fascinated with the account of her ancestors’ voyage. Encouraged by professors and other theatre professionals, her story became a drama with music . . . then evolved into a musical. Dick Smith, composer, musician, songwriter, singer, and artist is lyricist and composer. Working alongside is Artistic Director Carolyn Franklin, director/choreographer of Houston’s TUTS, Miller Outdoor Theatre, Alley Theatre, Grand Opera, founder and executive director HITS Theatre, Houston. All are living in La Grange. Backstage, Inc., the Fine Arts Council for South Central Texas, is pleased to be presenting Heart of the Tin Trunk. Its activities, well known in Fayette County for more than 30 years, have included live community theatre, troupe presentations, children’s workshops, and Fate of Fayette. For more information, call (979) 250-1843 or visit www.heartofthetintrunk.com. —SPJST—
Pragueʼs Sts. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral stands as place of worship and memorial to victims of Nazi terror by Dr. Bob Uzzel Lodge 6, Cottonwood
The Saints Cyril and Methodius Cathedral on Resslova Street in Prague is the principal church in the Orthodox Metropolitan Council of the Czech Republic. It is named for two Byzantine Greek brothers born in Thessaloniki in the 9th century who became known as “the Apostles to the Slavs.” Their feast day is celebrated by Roman Catholics on February 14 and by Eastern Orthodox Christians on either May 11 or May 24 (depending on whether they use the Julian or Gregorian calendar). When the church was first built in the 1730s, it had a different name. It
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Church. The first liturgy was held in the courtyard in front of the church building on May 13, 1945. On third anniversary of the “Heydrich Terror,” the first memorial service for the victims of the terror was held in the overflowing cathedral. The apartment of the martyred sacristan, Vaclav Ornest, was converted into a chapel as a memorial to Bishop Gorazd and was consecrated on November 12, 1947. Through the years since World War II, memorial services have been held annually on June 18 in remembrance of the victims of “Heydrich’s Terror.” The annual remembrance has culminated in the establishment of the Orthodox Cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius as “A National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror A Place of Reconciliation.” This took place on September 28, 1995—the 60th anniversary of its original consecration as the first Czech Orthodox Cathedral. In January 2011, a memorial to the victims of the Nazi terror was unveiled in the small courtyard in front of the church. The two stone tablets display the names of 294 people who helped the Czech soldiers with their mission. Among them were nine members of the Czech Orthodox Church. Today, some 200 believers, who make up this congregation, come here for services several times a week. Holy days like Christmas and Easter sometimes draw around 1,000 believers, not all Czech. According to Cathedral Dean Jaroslav Šuvarský: “After the fall of communism, the borders are open, and so many foreigners came to live in Prague, students, workers, and so on – not only from Ukraine and Russia, but also from Greece, Bulgaria, and Serbia. Our community is open; we are multinational, so we serve them as well as Czechs.” —SPJST—
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Nadějná práce CEFT v dalším desetiletí Jan Vaculík
Výroční schůze České vzdělávací nadace státu Texasu se konala dne 22. ledna 2011 v budově Hlavní úřadovny Slovanské podporující jednoty státu Texasu, známé pod zkratkou SPJST v Temple, Tx. o desáté hodině za poměrně pěkného počasí a hojné účasti členstva. Schůze se konala v místnosti, která byla k budově přistavena a připravena pro setkání o větším počtu účastníků. Místnosti a budova je udržována ve vzorném pořádku inženýry pro čistotu a pořádek. President nadace Woody Smith zahájil schůzi, přivítal přítomné, poděkoval SPJST za poho stinství, složili jsme přísahu vlajce a republice. Jim Bezděk věnoval dvě cédéčka na losování a rovněž představitelka Pěveckého sboru z Tayloru, Tx. Diane Volek věnovala cedéčko se zpěvem sboru, který nedávno navštívil i starou vlast, zejména Valašsko, s úspěšným programem lidových písní.. Jako první podal zprávu o svých dojmech a práci Petr Anténe z Palackého university v Olomouci, který je studentem podporovaným CEFTHlavinkovým stipendiem v College Station na katedře anglistiky. Původně pochází z Rokycan a zdědil zcela jasné francouské jméno po některém předkovi, který se po Napoleonských válkách usadil v Čechách. Zajímá se a studuje americkou lite raturu před Druhou světovou válkou. Těší se, že bude moci studovat a zároveň pomůže krajanům v Texasu. Tajemník Paul Hlavinka přednesl stručně zápis a zápis byl schválen tak, jak přednesen.
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Předseda sboru ředitelů Clinton Machann přednesl svoji výroční zprávu. Poděkoval SPJST a presidentovi Brianovi Vaníčkovi za pohostinství a poskytnutí místnosti pro naši schůzi. Poděkoval také Cindy Belknap, Clarice Snokhous a Diane Wilson za přípravu a vydání vnitřní tiskoviny a připomněl vzpomínku na Grace Skřivánkovou, která byla odměněna za její zásluhy Maresh-SkřivánekKacíř diplomem zakladatelů v minulém roce. Poukázal také na neobyčejný úspěch Prodané nevěsty po celém Texasu, sám se zúčastnil celého představení v Dentonu, TX. a pak výběru hudby z opery přednesenou kočující společností po Texasu. Je potěšen, že naše nadace je součástí tak úspěšného podniku a doufá, že podobné úspěchy zaznamenáme i v budoucnosti. Zhodnotil poměry na Texaské universitě v Austinu, Tx. a projevil naději, že se poměry časem ustálí a stolice českého jazyka bude mít stálého profesora a případně i několik asistentů. Počty studentů se průběžně zvýšily. Žádosti o místo byly uzavřeny v lednu roku 2011 a nyní probíhá výběrové řízení. Vysvětlil finanční potíže na Texaské A and M universitě a zdůraznil, že Hlavinkovo stipendium potřebuje nutnou pomoc. Pak oznámil činnost, která přímo nesouvisela s činností nadace. Byl na konfe renci Společnosti pro vědu a umění Táboře, přednesl zprávu o Novém Táboře v Texasu. Připomněl vy dání časopisu Kosmos. Předplatné pro Kosmos je 32 dolarů amerických pro Ameriku a Kanadu, pro ostatní svět 37 dolarů pro jednotlivce, jiná cena je pro členy SVU a jiná pro instituce. Šeky zasílejte na adresu: Fank Safertal, subs. Kosmas Editor, 5529 Whitley Park Terrace, Bethesda, MD 20814. President nadace Woody Smith
VLEVO: Jim Bezděk baví na harmonice na CEFT výroční schůzi. CENTRUM: President CEFT Woody Smith přebírá šek od presidenta SPJST Briana Vaníčka. VPRAVO: Skupina při předávání diplomu,
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vzpomněl na nedávné úmrtí Grace Skřivánek, manželky Johna J. Skřivánka, Jr., který obnovil činnost nadace v osmdesátých letech minulého století. Poukázal na její záslužnou práci ve prospěch nadace a naší věci v Texasu.. Zdůraznil také, že produkce "Prodané nevěsty“ od Bedřicha Smetany byla fantastická a stipendium Kostohryzových manželů splňuje svůj účel. Nadace chce podporovat všechny tři dosavadní university, to je Texaskou universitu v Austině, TX., kde je založena katedra českého jazyka, literatury a kultury, dále CEFT Hlavinkovo stupendium pro moravské studenty na Texaské A and M universitě v College Station, TX. a katedru české hudby a kultury na Severotexaské universitě v Dentonu, TX. Připomenul, že do dalších let potřebujeme další finanční a morální podporu. Pokladník Tony Pustějovský přednesl velmi pěknou finanční zprávu. A připravuje se na příjem dalších příspěvků v podobě šeků, cenných listin či jiných cenných papírů, aby naše nadace mohla zlepšit finanční postavení všech tří universit a případně založit novou katedru na čtvrté universitě. Pro ten případ náš pokladní přijme všechny i nepatrné příspěvky do naší pokladny. Šeky vyplňte CEFT a pošlete na adresu: Anton Pustějovský, P. O. Box 4136, Sargent, TX. 77409-4136. Zástupce při Texaské universitě v Austinu, TX. Roger Kolář zhodnotil poměry na Texaské universitě a vyslovil naději, že se poměry upraví a katedra se rozběhne za svým cílem. Nově přijatý personál se přizpůsobuje novým podmínkám a doufá, že se situace zlepší. Výměna dopisů mezi nadací a presidentem university o vzájemných záležitostech neproběhl na žádoucí úrovni a je nutno být opatr ný při jednání s představiteli university.
zleva doprava předseda Sboru ředitelů CEFT Clinton Machann, president CEFT Woody Smith, legální poradce Sidney Kacíř, Charles a Samantha Kacířovi, vnoučata.
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Jim Bezděk velmi pochválil kolektiv děvčat za vytvoření naší vnitřní tiskoviny a poznamenal, že Americká operní asociace vybrala nahrávku Prodané nevěsty Severotexaskou universitou v Dentonu, TX. jako třetí nejlepší nahrávku na cédéčku roku 2010. Rád by viděl ještě symfonický orchestr menších rozměrů putovat po Texasu, pro další tři roky by mohlo hrát kvarteto, dechovka a koncem března Janáčkova akademie músických umění uspořádá mezinárodní konferenci o Janáčkově tvorbě. Program pro děti se plánuje na tento rok. Máme štěstí, že pracujeme s personálem university, který nám vychází všemožně vstříc a je nutno si vážit jejich spolupráce. Na závěr veřejné části schůze naší nadace obržel Sidney Kacíř odměnu za celoživotní práci pro nadaci a pro další krajanské spolky. Diplom zakladatelů Maresh-Skřivánek-Kacíř za zásluhy o naši nadaci převzal vnuk Charles a vnučka Samantha a syn Dan a Sidney poděkoval za naši laskavost. Po ukončení veřejné části schůze se ředitelé sešli ke krátké schůzi Sboru ředitelů. Předseda Sboru ředitelů Clinton Machann zahájl schůzi a formality jsme odložili na jindy. Zprávy jednotlivých úředníků jsme vyslechli ve veřejné části schůze. Jim Bezděk rozdal návrhy na nové brožurky a upozornil, že nyní oslavujeme českou hudbu v Texasu s pomocí Severotexaské university v Dentonu, TX. Zprávy v denních novinách podávají o tom důkaz. Řešili jsme otázku členského postavení některých členů a ředitelů, nadace potřebuje lepší vnitřní kázeň a příslušní úředníci musí zajistit plynulost práce naší nadace. Volební komise oznámila, že všichni dosavadní úředníci na volební listině byli zvoleni do svých funkcí a budou pokračovat v práci ve prospěch naší nadace. Naše příští schůze se bude konat dne 16. dubna 2011 v Dentonu, TX. Zahájili jsme činnost nadace v novém desetiletí a přáli bychom si,
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UGMA/UTMA Accounts By James L. Lee, III, CPA
Traditionally, it has been difficult and cumbersome for children to own property as a minor. The Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA) and Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) were created to streamline the process and permit children to own financial assets without James L. Lee, III the need for a special guardian or trust. As originally conceived, the UGMA applied only to certain intangible, financial assets. The UTMA expanded the types of property to include virtually any type of property, tangible or intangible, real or personal. Most states now have either the UTMA or an expanded version of the UGMA. Under these laws, assets placed in the child’s account belong irrevocably to the child. If Mom and Dad think they can get at the assets for their own purposes or to redistribute the assets to their other children, they are wrong. That’s stealing from a child—not a nice thought. There may be only one child and only one custodian per account. The custodian controls the investment decisions and the distributions from the account until the child reaches the age of majority. In most states, the age of majority is 21. A few states cling to 18 as the age of majority. Still fewer states may allow a custodian to continue to control the account until the child turns 21 even though 18 is the age of majority. Once the child reaches the age of majority, he or she controls the account. If the child wants to spend the assets foolishly, Mom and Dad generally have little or no legal recourse. When the assets are transferred to the account, the donor makes a gift of a present interest that qualifies for the $13,000 (2010) per year, per donee gift tax exclusion. For income tax purposes, the income generated in the account is taxed to the child. If the child doesn’t reach 19 (or possibly 24) be-
fore the end of the year, the “kiddie tax” rules apply. Those rules tax the unearned income of a “child” in excess of $1,900 (2010) at the higher of the parent’s or the child’s marginal rate. In addition, the first $950 of unearned is tax-free; the second $950 of unearned income is taxed at the child’s marginal rate. Beginning in 2008, the “kiddie tax” rules also apply to 18 year olds and full-time students age 19 to 23 whose earned income does not exceed half of their support. If the custodian dies before the child reaches majority, a successor guardian must be appointed. Generally, this is the child’s legal guardian, although some states may permit the custodian to name his or her own successor. If the donor and the custodian of the gift are the same individual, the value of the account for estate tax purposes is included in the estate of the donor/custodian. This is very important to note especially if grandparents want to make gifts to their grandchildren in order to achieve estate tax savings. These grandparents should name one of the child's parents or some other adult, other than themselves, as the custodian. If the child dies before reaching majority, the account is included in his or her estate and will pass according to state law, typically to the parents. UGMA and UTMA accounts are extraordinarily useful tools for estate, college and general financial planning. They are simple to establish and inexpensive to administer. The many benefits and wide usage of these accounts makes it important to understand both their advantages and disadvantages in light of your 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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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) Thursday, February 17—RVOS Lodge No. 46 officersʼ planning meeting Friday, February 18—Annual Meeting: Cottonwood Water Supply Corp., 6 p.m. Friday, February 25—Social night, 6 p.m. Friday, March 4—Lodge 6 Meeting and social night, 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 6—RVOS Lodge No. 46 membership meeting/luncheon; registration 11 a.m. Sunday, March 6—SPJST Lodge No. 6 meeting, 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 18—Social night, 6 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, February 27—Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person Sunday, March 11—Leroy Rybakʼs Swinging Orchestra, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7/person 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) 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) Friday, February 18—The Lawmen, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.
Sunday, February 20—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club will go to the District Two Skating party at Skate Haven, Temple 2 to 4 p.m. Contact Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 468-1347 for details Wednesday, February 23—Live music by the Bobby Jay Five Band, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, February 26—Glen Ellis Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday 6 to 9 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 on FM 619 to the hall. (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 11:30 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. 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, February 26—Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, March 5—Flat Rock Junction
Saturday, March 19—Texas Style
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: Brenda Cox (979) 543-7171; 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 every Monday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. $100 games every week; jackpot every week is $400. 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) Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy 53, Temple. Directions: Star Hall is 5 miles east of Temple Hwy 53 (Adams Avenue). Seaton Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Edwin Pechal (254) 984-2255; Hall Phone: (254) 985-2548. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Doors open at 6 p.m.
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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. 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) 6442896 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: Frank Pajestka (254) 657-8176; 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 Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street and turn right. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: (214) 826-3557. Hall Phone: (214) 8230072. Band Bookings: Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397/Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.
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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, February 19—Barefoot Becky and The Ivanhoe Dutchmen, polka/variety. $8 per person Saturday, February 26—No dance Saturday, March 5—Moonglow Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, March 12—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $8 per person
Saturday, March 19—Knights of Dixie Orchestra, big band.*Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, March 26—No dance
All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. Reservations suggested, but not required, unless otherwise noted. For reservations, call (713) 8695767, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. Beer, set-ups, soda, and ice sold at bar. Please do not bring from outside. *Dress code dances: evening attire for 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. 3-00-621-2077-41001.
LODGE 91, CROSBY (5) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings will be announced in Vestnik.
LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Friday, February 18—92nd Roadhouse Band, country/western Sunday, February 20—Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen of Iowa, 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, February 25—Charlie Nemec Sunday, February 27—Ballroom Dance: sponsored by Tanglefoot Dance Club Sunday, March 20—Don Peachey Orchestra of Burnett, Wisconsin. Midwestern party time. 3 to 7 p.m.
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 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.
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.
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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 Drive, Sealy. LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) 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 Saturday 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.
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.
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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, February 26—Variety dance: Frank Saturday, March 5—Danny Williamson
Saturday, March 26—Variety dance: Frank
Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Hall Rental Information: Jo (713) 993-6878; Hall Phone: (281) 487-3297. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of January through October, 1 p.m. at the lodge hall with the exception of November and December. Executive Board/Trustees Meetings and Workdays: First Monday of each month, (unless the first Monday is a holiday) at 2 p.m. 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 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. 1-74-20733095-41002
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. 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)
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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: Andy Anderson (936) 634-1962. Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Regular Dances: Third Saturday night of each month, 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, 2 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, March 7—Lodge meeting, 6 p.m. at Best Quality Meats in Temple Lodge Meetings: First Monday of each month at Best Quality Meats and Sausage Shop, 2610 South General Bruce Drive, Temple. Meal at 6 p.m. followed by meeting at 6:30 p.m.
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. —SPJST—
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