Volume 100 Number 7
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★ Humanity ISSN —07458800
February 15, 2012
Pradlo, Czech Republic Pays Homage to American Airmen
Lodge 47 Seaton youth wins 2012 Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest
By Elaine Gallagher of Lodge 25, Ennis
The Grand Prize winner of the 2012 SPJST Summer Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest is Brooke Hoelscher of Lodge 47, Seaton. Brooke’s design will appear on this year’s camp tee-shirts. Congratulations, Brooke! See page 14 for all of the age category winners and a listing of participants.
Edwin Hlavaty honored as TCGS Member of the Year
SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor member Edwin Hlavaty, left, was honored as Texas Czech Genealogical Society’s Member of the Year 2011 at TCGS’ annual meeting held January 28 in Caldwell. Edwin was presented a plaque by TCGS Acting President Patrick Janis for his dedication, ongoing support, and continuous behindthe-scenes work to make TCGS a better organization. More on page 20.
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★ Brotherhood
My daughter Kathleen Prachyl, along with Donna Daugherty, Linda Johnson, and Annie Wartsbaugh traveled to the Czech Republic to visit family and friends. We researched some family histories and visited sites of interest. On August 30, 2011, we drove to Pradlo, a small village whose history was woven with the history of a young man from E n n i s , Texas. I would like to give you an unbelievable story. It was the year 1944. The mission for the night of February 22 was the Messerschmitt Airplane Factory in Regensburg, Germany. The B-24 j Bomber Wing was based in Italy; however, the sortie run to and returning from the mission was over the skies of Czechoslovakia. A pilot from Ennis, Texas, George “Skipper” Goddard and his nine-man crew had successfully deployed their bombs but had sustained heavy damage and were falling behind the other aircraft. The temperature was 20 degrees below zero as they began to take on heavy gunfire from pursuing Bf109E Messerchmitts. The guns on the plane were frozen, and one engine was on fire. They considered turning the
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Youth Section ....................................13 Tee-Shirt Contest Design Results....14 Czech Culture ....................................15 SPJST Financial University ..............21 Advertisements..................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22
Scenes from State Tarok Tournament
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plane toward Switzerland when suddenly the B-24 exploded, blasting all 10 men out toward the earth and certain death over the snow-covered Dubec Hill in the Chejlava woods of Czechoslovakia. That day in the nearby village of Chocenice gathered a group celebrating the wedding of a young couple. However, all were horrified by the events t a k i n g place overhead. A couple of the celebrants took off on skis to check for any survivors and found that one of the plane’s gunmen Ray Noury, whose parachute had partially opened had plunged into a snow bank and, though badly injured, had survived. The villagers took him down the hill on a makeshift stretcher attached to a pair of skis but had no choice but to turn him over to their German occupiers. Ray Noury would spend the next 15 months in a prisoner of war camp. Years later, during the occupation of Czechoslovakia by the Communist takeover, all memorials to honor
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Lodge 24, Cyclone reader seeks photo ID help
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TCGS presents Annual Meeting Scenes
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
ˇ ´ VESTNIK 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 • Mobile: (281) 352-3517 email: boggybob@peoplepc.com 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 • email: lpflugh@aol.com 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 STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICTS ONE/FIVE Delisle Doherty Mobile: (832) 232-2049 • Home: (281) 855-2841 email: delisled@sbcglobal.net DISTRICT TWO/TRAINING DIRECTOR 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 DISTRICT SIX Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM Mobile: (979) 332-1616 • Home: (979) 543-2532 Fax: (979) 543-8859 • email: k-kaspar@hotmail.com DISTRICT SEVEN Don J. Strickland Mobile/Office: (979) 820-8879 email: donj.spjst@gmail.com
FINANCIAL SECRETARY ROY VAJDAK (254) 773-1575 email: royv@spjst.com
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR CHESTER JENKE, SR., FICF Home: (830) 303-4316 Mobile: (210) 413-3053 email: cejenke1@aol.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 - email: spjst@aol.com District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 - (254) 9852396 - email: patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside Ave, Dallas, Texas 75206-5840 • (214) 826-3557 - email: magiclady_46@hotmail.com District Four - Janice Stevens, P.O. Box 613, Hawley, Texas 79525-0613 • (325) 537-9224 - email: stemarjan@taylortel.net District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023-6510 • (713) 649-6138 email: district5dyc@aol.com District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide Street, El Campo, Texas 77437 • (979) 543-7120-6152 - email: lbubela@warpspeed1.net District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 3895 CR 430, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 • (210) 535-4916 - email: poohbear78064@hotmail.com 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 - Kay Lynn Kovar, 3303 West Lake Bardwell Drive, Ennis, Texas 75119 - (972) 875-6827 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 Highway 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 Highway 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 Court, 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 Highway 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 Drive, 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, P.O. Box 1481, Georgetown, Texas 78627 - (512) 948-5339 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Drive, 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 Avenue K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 447 Shady Hollow, New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - (830) 964-5135 HR ADMINISTRATOR DEBBIE KLINKOVSKY (254) 773-1575 • email: debbiek@spjst.com
Editor’s Note
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Congrats, Charlene Kirby!
A big congratulations to Charlene (Volcik) Kirby of SPJST Lodge
54, West! She is the winner of a basket full of Czech goodies, generously donated by Texas Czech Genealogical Society. Charlene is one of more than 1,100 members who completed and mailed in their SPJST Member Update from the 2012 SPJST calendar. Her name was drawn at the SPJST Awards Banquet held January 28 in Temple. Thanks to each and every member who returned this important update. We appreciate you taking the time to complete the form and return it to us.
Thanks, TCGS! Before the SPJST Awards Banquet, I had the honor and pleasure to speak at the Texas Czech Genealogical Society’s annual meeting held in Caldwell. My topic was “SPJST Vestnik — Archiving the Past for the Future.” What a warm welcome David and I received from the moment we drove into the parking lot. Part of my presentation covered the history of SPJST newspapers since 1897. One of the first items in the first SPJST convention was establishing a newspaper as a means of communication for members. In 1912, convention delegates approved the Vestnik as SPJST’s own independent newspaper — a tradition that proudly continues today. The Vestnik has been published weekly since 1916, and it has been and continues to be a valuable medium. Last year, SPJST and TCGS partnered to archive all past available Vestniks. The issues have been scanned. Rescans will take place in the next few months. Then, the Vestniks will be uploaded to a searchable database and be available for research. The Vestnik can put flesh on the bones of so many Czech family trees
better than many other records, and this ambitious project to digitize the vast collection will reveal untold treasures that have laid buried in SPJST archives for, in some cases, 100 years. At the click of a button, you will be able to search on a name or a place and get further in 10 minutes than you would have done in 10 days of microfilm and paper searching. Anyone who eventually uses the Vestnik online resource or any other digitized newspaper archive will appreciate the value of this. So, gather up the names of your ancestors. Write yourself a big, long list. Very soon, you will be able to visit www.spjst.org to access this wonderful collaboration between TCGS and SPJST. And, the great thing is, even if you don’t find much soon after we launch it, there’s more to come. About 150,000 pages are set to go online this year during the Vestnik’s 100th anniversary. Watch the Vestnik for when the site will be ready. Thank you, TCGS, for the warm hospitality and for this grand opportunity.
Get Well Soon, Roy We send get well thoughts and prayers to SPJST Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak. Roy slipped on the stairs at his apartment complex and tore his quadriceps tendon. He is undergoing surgery on February 15 to repair the tear. Best wishes, Roy, for a speedy recovery.
Correction Last week’s Vestnik incorrectly identified Sales Agent William Reynolds’ lodge. William is from Lodge 162, Iowa Colony and is the 2011 District Five Top Career Agent in Certificates Issued. Congratulations to William, and we regret the error.
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. Members’ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
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Family Fun and Important Dates
Feb. 20 Feb. 25 Feb. 26 March 3 March 3 March 4 March 4 March 11 March 18 March 24-25 March 31 March 31 March 31 April 1 April 2
April 6 April 7 April 15 April 15
Presidents’ Day • SPJST Home Office Closed Youth Development Workshop • SPJST Home Office Lodge 32, Victoria PolkaFest • Inez Hall (6) State Straight Domino Tournament • Lodge 47, Seaton Lodge 29, Taylor Auction Fundraiser (2) District Six Spring Meeting • Lodge 23, Moravia District Seven Spring Meeting • Lodge 107, Floresville Daylight Saving Time Begins District Two Spring Meeting • Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Leaders Workshop • SPJST Home Office, Temple SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Ends Lodge 48, Beyersville Kolache Bake (2) Lodge 88, Houston Easter Party (5) Lodge 6, Cottonwood (3) Easter Program/Egg Hunt/Supper Deadline for Advertisements for SPJST 31st Convention Book SPJST Home Office Closed • Good Friday Holiday State 42 Domino Tournament • Lodge 6, Cottonwood District One Spring Meeting • Lodge 38, Kovar District Five Spring Meeting • Lodge 81, Needville
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Readers Write
Readers invited to walk in Mardi Gras parade wearing Czech kroj
We will have a Czech float in the Mardi Gras parade in Jefferson, Texas, on Saturday, February 18, 2012, at 2 p.m. We would like to invite anyone who would like to walk with us in their kroj to join us. I can be reached at (903) 665-3642 if more information is needed. Liz Opiela Lodge 84, Dallas —SPJST—
Seaton Brethren Church sets sausage supper
The 21st annual sausage supper of Seaton Brethren Church will be held Saturday, February 18, 2012, 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, SPJST Farm/ Commercial Property Rates
Historic preservationist seeks antique structure
I am a private historic preservationist. I am looking for any antique structures anyone might not want anymore. Some examples are lodge halls, dance halls, barns, churches, log cabins, old saloons, old stores, any log structures, etc. I am specifically looking for an old dance hall to move on my place and restore. Please contact me. Pat Crawford (979) 324-4646 pfromtexas@yahoo.com —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
new potatoes, seasoned green beans, bread, homemade desserts, and tea or coffee. Plates will be available to eatin or take-out. Proceeds benefit the church building fund. Priority One Youth Fellowship will be selling kolaches, pies, cakes, strudels, and other baked goods. The public is invited. Helen Haisler Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
75% Owner Farm Property 5.00% for 1 to 10 years 5.25% for 11 to 20 years Commercial Property 6.00% for 1 to 10 years 6.25% for 11 to 15 years
Universal Life
Universal Life 4.50% for Annualized* Annuities
Annuity I** 5.00% for Annualized*
Annuity II** 3.50% for Annualized*
Annuity III** 3.50% for Annualized*
**Not currently being marketed.
Annuity IV 3.50% for Annualized*
* Rates effective 02/01/12 through 04/30/12.
Five-Year Annuity
When purchased, current interest rates are guaranteed for 5 years.
Band 1—$10,000 to $24,999 Current Rate: 3.75% Band 2—$25,000 to $49,999 Current Rate: 3.85% Band 3—$50,000 and up Current Rate: 3.95%
SPJST Mortgage Interest Modification Offer
Members with SPJST high interest rate mortgage loans have an opportunity to have their interest rate modified to the current offered interest rate. The loan must be current with all payments and taxes be paid to date. The modification program is currently available until March 31, 2012. There are no closing costs or fees for modifying a qualifying SPJST mortgage. Residential mortgages with maturities up to 20 years can be modified to 4.75 percent. Residential mortgages with terms over 20 years can be modi-
fied to 5 percent. There is also an offer to modify rates on SPJST farm and commercial mortgage loans to rates offered on new farm and commercial mortgage loans. For information, call the SPJST Mortgage Loan Department (254) 773-1575 or email annp@spjst.com. Please note the offer expires on March 31, 2012. Fraternally, Leonard Mikeska Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST—
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
VӖSTNÍK
Scenes from SPJST State Tarok Tournament
Thirty-six participants from across the state traveled to Lodge 17, New Tabor on Saturday, February 4, 2012, to participate in the SPJST State Tarok Tournament. Among the participants, 23 were members representing 10 lodges and 13 non-members. Lodges represented were 17, New Tabor; 29, Taylor; 47, Seaton; 48, Beyersville; 67, Schulenburg; 79, Corpus Christi; 80, Holland; 88, Houston; 92, Fort Worth; and 184, Moulton. The weather was wet, cold, and cloudy, but the fraternalism among the participants was warm and friendly. High round winners were:
Round 1 – Willie Cervenka non-member with 226 points Round 2 – Jerry David Lodge 80, Holland with 209 points Round 3 – Travis Mixon non-member with 302 points Round 4 – Jerry Brezina Lodge 92, Fort Worth with 249 points
Saturday, February 4, 2012 • SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor Hall
Pictured are the 2012 SPJST State Tarok Tournament winners. They are, right to left, first place - Travis Mixon (non-member); second place - Jerry David of Lodge 80, Holland; third place - Carolyn Coufal of Lodge 47, Seaton; and fourth place - Jerry Brezina of Lodge 92, Fort Worth.
Round 5 – Carolyn Coufal Lodge 47, Seaton with 236 points Round 6 – Peggy Dresbach non member with 174 points
Trophy and money winners were:
1st place – Travis Mixon non-member with 816 points 2nd place – Jerry David Lodge 80, Holland with 787 points 3rd place – Carolyn Coufal Lodge 47, Seaton with 742 points
4th place – Jerry Brezina Lodge 92, Fort Worth with 722 points
Thanks to Jimmy Coufal of Lodge 47, Seaton and David Kucera of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi for serving as judges throughout the day. I would like to thank all participants who came out to participate and enjoyed a day of fun and fraternalism. Thanks to Lodge 17, New Tabor for hosting the tournament and providing a delicious chicken fried steak lunch with all the trimmings. Thanks to the lodge members for keeping the coffee pot on with the sweets in the morning and snacks during the afternoon. Thanks, Lodge 17, and all the members who worked behind the scenes to make the tournament a huge success and enjoyable to all. Fraternally submitted, Chester Jenke, FICF State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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From the Fraternal Department
SPJST to host State Straight Domino Tournament March 3 at Lodge 47, Seaton
SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton is the site of the 2012 SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament set for Saturday, March 3. 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 47, Seaton Star Hall is lo-
cated at 10842 State Highway 53, five miles east of Temple. Please register by Monday, February 27 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—
Around the Districts
District Seven Spring Meeting Sunday, March 4, 2012 SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville Hall
Attention District Seven Members: The District Seven Spring Meeting will be Sunday, March 4, 2012, at Lodge 107, Floresville hall, located at 1156 FM 1303 in Floresville. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Complimentary refreshments will be available. The barbecue brisket and sausage plate will sell for $3. Members are asked to report the number of plates needed to your lodge secretary by Monday, February 27. The meeting convenes at 10 a.m. Members are asked to bring items for the silent auc-
tion. Members will decide at the meeting which organization(s) will receive the funds. The district continues to collect eyeglasses/cases and aluminum can tabs. Items may be brought to the district meeting. Convention delegates will meet immediately following the meeting. Your attendance and support will be appreciated. Bring a friend. Fraternally, Bettie House District Seven Secretary —SPJST—
1156 FM 1303 • Floresville, Texas
9 a.m. — Registration Kraslice Egg Decorating Contest (youth) Complimentary Refreshments Furnished by Lodge 107, Floresville
10 a.m. Meeting Convenes..............................................District President Colleen Jenke Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance..................................District Youth Welcome............................................................Lodge 107 President Glen Pruski Memorial Service......................................................District Director Bob Bayer Introduction of Guests.....................................................................Colleen Jenke Announce Nominating, Auditing Committees...............................Colleen Jenke Roll Call of District Officers/Lodges...................District Secretary Bettie House Minutes..............................................................................................Bettie House Correspondence.................................................................................Bettie House Recognition of 50-year, 75-year, Age 96, Age 100 honorees........................................District FAC Glen Pruski Supreme Lodge Officer Report.............................Vice President Gene McBride Adjourn for Lunch 12 noon — Lunch: Barbecue Brisket and Sausage $3 per plate
12:45 p.m.—General Discussion Education and Nature Center Report........................Director Donnie Howard Czech Heritage Museum Report...........................Director Roxanne Bertrand Rest Home Report........................................................Director Jerry Sijansky
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Reconvene Meeting Financial Report..............................................District Treasurer Valerie Barta District Youth Counselor Report................................................Wendy Pruski District Director Report....................................................................Bob Bayer State Field Representative Report............................................Don Strickland State FAC Report........................................................................Chester Jenke Standing Committee Reports Publication....................................................................................Jarolyn Popp Finance...............................................................................................Roy Haag Insurance.....................................................................................Wendy Pruski By-Law..........................................................................................Bettie House District Fraternalist Nominees Recognized........................................Glen Pruski Lifetime Achiever Honorees Recognized...........................................Glen Pruski Youth Contest Winners Announced................................................Wendy Pruski Auditing Committee Report Old Business New Business a. Convention Ad b. Fraternal Alliance of Texas Bowling Tournament c. Silent Auction Nominating Committee Report/Election of Officers Installation of Officers Fall Meeting and Family Fun Day Split-the Pot Winners Silent Auction Winners Door Prizes Adjourn District Delegates’ Meeting follows District Seven Spring Meeting. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—
Have your lodge* participate in Join Hands Day on May 5, 2012
*and get $100 to apply towards your project! Mark May 5, 2012 on your calendar and make plans for your lodge to orga n i ze a local Join Hands Day service project. Join Hands Day is a program of the American Fraternal Alliance. The 125-year-old organization unites 70 not-for-profit fraternal benefit societies that operate in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. It is a day when young people and adults connect as equal partners in planning an activity that fixes or improves a local problem and affirms the values of caring and working together. The SPJST strongly supports this initiative and encourages our lodges and youth clubs to get involved on this special day! The first step is for your lodge to find a partner orga n i z ation of the opposite ge n e ration. Who better to work with that your lodge!s youth club! In the event that your lodge doesn!t have a youth club, it!s an excellent opportunity to get your young members involved in the lodge. You will also want to involve another community serv i c e, church or school group in your Join Hands Day project. You know the old saying: “The more the merrier!” Then, working together, plan a volunteer project that makes life better right where you live. Food drives, trash pick-ups and assisting the elderly and disabled are all good places to start. Or get creative and have some fun with the idea! You can also check out the Join Hands Day website at joinhandsday.org for ideas. SPJST lodges that conduct Join Hands Day projects in 2012 will receive a $100 cash incentive from the Home Office. The incentive will be sent to the lodge following the registration of the event on the Join Hands Day website at joinhandsday.org. For assistance, please contact the SPJST Fraternal Department at 800.727.7578. Lodges are strongly encouraged to join forces with other area lodges and/or community service organizations, civic, school and/or church groups.
Please complete the following Join Hands Day event summary. Lodge No. and Location: ___________________________________________________ Describe your event: _______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Other group(s) that you will be working with: ____________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Form Submitted by:
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Your Phone No. _________________________ Email: ___________________________ Please complete this form and return to the Office of the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator c/o SPJST Home Office; P.O. Box 100; Temple, Texas 76503 on or before March 30, 2012. The incentive will be sent to the lodge following the completion and registration of their project on the Join Hands Day website at joinhandsday.org. For assistance, please contact the SPJST Fraternal Department at 800.727.7578.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
SPJST Lodge Se ct ion
Lodge 8, Weimar reports on January meeting
Lodge 8, Weimar met Monday, January 23, 2012, at the Veterans Hall in Weimar. President Leo Jares presided at the meeting. We opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Director Mike Ahlstrom. All officers were present. Director Ahlstrom and Kathy Ahlstrom, State FAC Chester Jenke and Colleen Jenke, and State Field Representative Karen Kaspar were present at this meeting, also. Our meeting continued with reading the minutes and the treasurer’s report. The minutes and treasurer’s report were approved and accepted as read. Audit of the books was done by the audit committee, and everything was found to be in order.
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
FAC Erline Janik reminded us of the awards banquet in Temple on January 28. We were also reminded to make plans for Join Hands Day. Leo Jares was elected to represent Lodge 8 as the delegate to the convention in June. Our officers for our lodge will be the same as last year. They are: President Leo Jares Secretary JoAnn Jares Treasurer Henrietta Veselka FAC Erline Janik
We are planning a special meeting in the near future to revitalize our lodge. We want to ask all our members and anyone interested in SPJST to come and see what great fellowship can be had by attending this meeting. As soon as a date can be set, we will send out letters. Karen told us about all the incentives for Tribute 2012. We should all
Lodge 6, Cottonwood Members Celebrate January Birthdays
be excited and ready to go to work. Karen Kaspar and Leroy celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary in January. There were no other anniversaries or birthdays in January. Gene Veselka had been in the hospital for a few days, but he was home again and at our meeting. Frank Grunewald was reported to be very ill. Potluck will be on the menu for the February meeting. The meeting adjourned.
Next Meeting—Feruary 27 The next meeting is February 27 at 6 p.m. Fraternally, JoAnn Jares, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 9, Snook gives to scholarship fund
Donnie Hejl called the February 2, 2012, meeting to order at 7:25 p.m. Joseph Orsak led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was held for Jeff Hejl. Donnie Hejl welcomed Delisle Doherty, and he also brought door prizes. Ann Schoeneman read the minutes of the last meeting, and they stood approved as read. Bonnie Walker gave the State FAC report. David Kovar gave the hall manager’s report, Donnie Victorick gave the treasurer’s report. Marie Shelfer gave the youth club report. There were 32 youth and 19 adults present. The youth collected items to take to the nursing home, blankets, lotion, and puzzles. June 7 to 9 will be the LIT Retreat at Cooper Farm. We accepted one new member— Madison Hammond. We sent a donation to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund. We purchased an ad for the convention book.
Next Meeting—March 7 The next meeting will be March 7 at 7:30 p.m. The youth will meet at 6:30 p.m. James Schoeneman, Reporter —SPJST—
Happy January birthday to Lodge 6, Cottonwood members, left to right, Ray Perez, Lydia Dobecka, Barbara Hykel, and Al Soukup. They were recognized at the January Lodge 6 meeting. —Submitted by Dorothy Kucera, Reporter
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Lodge 32, Victoria invites all to Feb. 26 PolkaFest
I am reminding everyone of the date change for our February meeting . . . we will meet on Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 pm. Lodge 32 invites everyone to attend our annual PolkaFest on Sunday, February 26 in Inez. Doors will open at 11 a.m., and music will be by Dujka Brothers and Red Ravens Band from 1 to 6 p.m. The snack bar will be open and will offer a stew meal and burgers. And, of course, we will have plenty of kolaches for sale! So come on out and spend the day with us! Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton receives awards at banquet
Dear Vestnik Readers, On a cold, dry, windy February 5, 2012, seventeen members, one youth, and two visitors met for the monthly meeting of Lodge 47, Seaton. We were pleased to have Jesse and Linda Pospisil of Lodge 29, Taylor visiting with us. Our attendance was rather small due to this being the beginning of the Bell County Youth Fair for registration of all animals. We are so proud to have so many youth who participate in the many areas of the fair. Many of our youth will spend the week at the Expo Center with their beloved steers, pigs, turkeys, chickens, rabbits, goats, and sheep. There also are those who show their talents in foods, sewing, and so much more. We wish each of these youth the very best. We are very proud of you! And, of course, there may have been some who were missing the meeting getting geared up for the big Super Bowl game later in the afternoon. President Pechal called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. The flags were presented by youth club member Justin Kraatz and adult lodge member Edwin Vasicek. We remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of members David Bartek and Gladys Marek. May God bless each of these families. Our thoughts and prayers have been and will continue to be with
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Woodrow, Leonard, and Royce. Gladys was a wonderful lady who held office as financial secretary and bar and kitchen chairperson, and she served on several committees at our lodge. She was always willing to help wherever needed. She will be greatly missed. We wish good health to Woodrow in his upcoming surgery. Also to Ruth Janacek and Joe C. Bartek, get well wishes are sent to you. Roll call of officers showed all present except Treasurer Becky Zavodny, Board Member Woodrow Marek, and Board Member/Sales Agent David Pechal. New members accepted into our lodge are Julia De’Ann Layton, John Edward Thomas, Carolyn J. Thomas, James Edward Thomas, Carmen Sosa, and Belinda Kay Zalkovsky. Also, Kaylie Measels and Emily Measels were written up by Sales Agent Dolores Skrabanek. We are pleased to have two transfers into our lodge— Janet Kay Measels and Martha Schiller. We welcome each of you to our lodge and hope you will join us at any time. We’d love to see you at our next meeting on March 4. The January lodge minutes were accepted as read by Secretary Koslovsky. As secretary of the board, she also read the unofficial January board minutes. President Pechal thanked Edwin Vasicek and David Pechal for the work they did on the kitchen repairs. Thanks also to Jerry Pechal for his hard work. The lodge members voted
to participate in the 31st SPJST Convention Souvenir Program Book. Vice President/FAC Frank Klinkovsky wished all a happy Valentine’s Day and reported on upcoming activities local, district, and statewide. The District Two Spring Meeting will be held on March 18 at Lodge 48, Beyersville; State Straight Domino Tournament at Lodge 47 on March 3; State 42 Tournament on April 7 at Lodge 6, Cottonwood; and Join Hands Day on May 5. Secretary Patsy shared with the lodge the plaques received at the SPJST Awards Banquet. We were very honored to receive the gold award and also the appreciation plaque for our donation to the Fort Hood November 5th, 2009 Memorial. The banquet was very nice. Thank you to all who worked so hard to make it so well organized and such a beautiful setting. Melanie, the cupcakes on the tables were awesome. We are so fortunate to belong to an organization that goes all out in recognizing and caring about its members. Thank you, SPJST! Youth Leader Lynette Talasek stated the youth met the day before our adult lodge meeting. They are working on the scrapbook and getting ideas for YAD. Many youth are involved in the Bell County Fair, and our meeting date was the registration of all animals. It was also the day for baking and final touches for all other entries. Almost all Seaton youth members are involved in the fair. Good luck to each of you, and congratulations for being
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Lodge 6, Cottonwood Presents 2012 Officers
Lodge 6, Cottonwood officers for 2012 are, seated, left to right, Flag Bearer Georgie Soukup, Secretary Barbara Jean Hykel, Financial Secretary Jerry Kucera, and Assistant Youth Leader Pat Dieterich. BACK: First Vice President Ray Perez, Second Vice President Don Urbanovsky, President Milton Peterson, Reporter Dorothy Kucera, Treasurer/Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka, and FAC Evelyn Stuckly. Installing officer was Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, standing, far right.
involved. The youth club was proud to receive awards at the banquet also—top youth club in District Two and the youth club award. Way to go, youth club! Entertainment Chairman Frank Klinkovsky stated a new band “Frankly Country” will be playing at Star Hall on February 18. This will be a great opportunity to come out and welcome a new band to our area. Ticket report was given by Chair-
Lodge 24, Cyclone Member Seeks Photo Identification
Lodge 24, Cyclone member Garry Kelarek stopped by the Vestnik office last week. He recently located this old photo and needs help identifying the band members. The photo is of the Baca Bros. Orchestra that played around Central Texas. Garry’s grandfather Joe R. Schneider is pictured fourth from the right, standing. If you can identify any of the band members in the photo, please call Garry (254) 642-1111.
person Ruth Kohutek, and Bar Chairman Lynette Talasek gave the bar report. In the absence of the treasurer, Patsy gave the treasurer’s report. She also presented President Pechal with the lodge refund check for 2011. Visitor Jesse Pospisil was introduced. He spoke on his background with SPJST and his candidacy for District Two Director. Thank you, Jesse! Members are asked to bring desserts and help set up for for the tarok tournament on Saturday, March 3. Set up will be that morning at 7 a.m. Members, your help will be appreciated. Registration for the tournament will be at 8 a.m. with playing to begin at 9 a.m. Kolaches and coffee will be provided upon your arrival. Contact Tammy Martinez at the Home Office for details. February birthdays are Edwin Pechal, James Skrabanek, David Koslovsky, and Andrew Brenek. And, it’s another month of no known wedding anniversaries of our members. Door prizes furnished by Jesse and Linda Pospisil were won by Leroy Dana, Wilma Frerichs, James Skrabanek, Edwin Pechal, Beth Rabroker, Dolores Skrabanek, LaVerne Vanicek, Calvin Skrabanek, and Joyce Kraatz. Thank you for the neat prizes. They were enjoyed by all. Lodge prizes were won by Lucy Mihatsch, Ruth Hanusch, and Frank Klinkovsky. Bar Chairperson Lynette Talasek resigned her position effective February 29. Thank you, Lynette, for tak-
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ing on this position in January. Members, we need your help. We must have a bar chairman. If you are interested or know anyone who is interested, please contact President Pechal.
Next Meeting—March 4 Our next meeting will be Sunday, March 4 at 2 p.m. The youth club will meet at 1 p.m. Hope to see you there! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 79 Corpus Christi to recognize 50-year members
On January 15, 2012, Lodge 79, Corpus Christi had a delicious potluck meal. The meeting was called to order by President Mark Rebecek. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. We had 18 members present. All officers were present except for Youth Leader Gerilyn Donnell. On the sick list was Jill Sijansky. Dorothy McCoy gave an update on member Donna Havranek. Dorothy stated that Donna is living in an assisted living facility and enjoying it. The December minutes and treasurer’s report were given and approved. Correspondence was read, including a list of members that will receive their 50-year pins in March. The FAC report was given by Jerry Sijansky. He stated the cookbooks were still on sale, and everyone who has received them has enjoyed them. Jerry urged everyone to start keeping track of their fraternal acts because it is the start of a new year. There was no unfinished business. Under new business, our monthly donation will be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. It was decided since several of our members will receive a 50-year pin, we would have an awards luncheon at our March meeting. The meal will be catered. A letter will be sent to these members. The meeting will be March 18. Assistant Youth Leader Jessica Janota gave the youth club report. She stated the youth will visit a nursing home to deliver books and magazines that they have been collecting. Also, the youth club will resume sending
boxes to our troops overseas. Twenty-five dollar door prizes were won by Virginia and Mark Rebecek. Next Meeting—March 18 Our next meeting will be Sunday, March 18 with a catered meal. The meeting then adjourned. Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 80, Holland to assist at chamber banquet
SPJST Lodge 80, Holland met February 4, 2012, at 4 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Rita Spinn. The membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for departed members. All officers and board members were present. Sales agents absent were Chad Simpson, Janet Lyon, and Vicki Slye. Secretary Linda Hill read the minutes of the January meeting. They were approved as read. Sister Rita then congratulated Curtis and Jewel Wolf who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Treasurer Jewel Wolf gave the financial report. Youth Leader Christine Festa gave the youth financial report. In a motion made and seconded, the membership approved both reports. Linda read a thank you from Barbara Barabas from First Baptist Church for Lodge 80’s donation. Christine gave the youth club re-
port. The youth will be serving the meal at the Chamber of Commerce banquet on February 18. FAC Frank Pajestka, Jr. handed out a list for the fraternal incentive program. Also, there will be a tour of the Painted Churches. Join Hands Day will be with St. John Lutheran Church youth to help them go to New Orleans for a national convention. Also, the Chamber of Commerce banquet will be February 18 at 6 p.m. at the hall. Bingo Chairman Dan Hendrix resigned his position. Ann Weir has agreed to be bingo chairman. She will also become a member of the board of directors in a motion by Dan Hendrix, seconded by Regina Peevey. Motion carried. Eddie Mainord is a 50-year member. He will be recognized at the April meeting. In a motion by Curtis Wolf, seconded by Coleman Benner, the members agreed to membership in Holland Area Chamber of Commerce. The board of directors agreed to purchase a belt buckle for $220. Holland Baseball Association is asking for a donation of $350. In a motion by Coleman Benner, seconded by Terry Festa, the membership agreed. First Baptist Church, Holland, is asking for a donation to the food pantry. It was tabled until next month. In a motion by Dan Hendrix, seconded by Coleman Benner, the membership agreed to buy an ad in the SPJST Convention Program Book. Frank Pajestka has asked all officers and directors to have a group picture made for the ad. In the board meeting, it was discussed that Lodge 80 will buy 55 tick-
Lodge 9, Snook Member Awarded Fraternal Alliance of Texas Scholarship
Hannah Kovar of Lodge 9, Snook was awarded a $200 Fraternal Alliance of Texas scholarship. Presenting Hannah with the scholarship is District One Director/Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick. Hannah received the scholarship for her extracurricular activities and essay about how fraternal experiences have influenced her life.
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ets for officers, directors, and bingo workers to the Chamber of Commerce banquet. The membership agreed in a motion by Connie Horak, seconded by Curtis Wolf. Tickets are $10 each. Also, the youth will served at the banquet. For Join Hands Day, Lodge 80 will support the Lutheran youth with a meal at the hall in April. Lodge 80 directors and officers will meet at the hall on February 15 with church officials. The youth club will have a bake sale on March 3 on bingo night. Risa Pajestka moved, seconded by Curtis Wolf. Motion carried. Discussion about the Czech cemetery will be at the March or April meeting. In a motion by Dan Hendrix, seconded by Joe Liles, the membership agreed to pay Coleman Benner $200 for work done at the hall. Brother Frank has looked at new trash cans ($250 each) and rollers ($10 each) for the hall. The old cans are about gone. In a motion by Coleman Benner, seconded by Mary Mowdy, the membership agreed to purchase 10. Those having birthdays in February are Risa Pajestka, Frank Pajestka, Sr., Estelle Coker, and Victoria Pajestka. Arthur Peevey is on the sick list. Our prayers are with you. Door prizes were won by Kenny Weir, J.D. Coker, Coleman Benner, Frank Pajestka, Jr., and Barbara Taisler-Hill. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. for happy hour. Next Meeting—March 3 The next meeting will be March 3 at 4 p.m. Support your local lodge — attend the meetings. See you then! Fraternally, Estelle Coker, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 84, Dallas needs your pledge
Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas needs your pledge. 2012 is the pivotal year for Lodge 84. We need your donation to the building fund and tax fund if you want us to continue in our lodge home. Our goal is to raise $30,000 by June 30. Our 2009 pledge drive yielded $3,190 towards our goal. We need your donation, Please help. Any amount you can donate will be appreciated. Please send checks to: SPJST Lodge 84 2625 Floyd Street Dallas, Texas 75204
Call President Justine Yeager (214) 827-0920 or email dyeags@swbell.net with any questions. Visit our website at www.czechcenterofdallas.com. Thank you for your help. —SPJST—
Lodge 91, Crosby meets March 3
Lodge 91, Crosby will hold its first quarterly meeting of 2012 on March 3. The meeting will be held at 11 a.m. at Crosby Dairy Queen, located off FM 2100 across from Kroger’s. We encourage all members to attend. Fraternally, Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 133 San Antonio meets February 19
Lodge 133, San Antonio will hold its monthly meeting on Sunday, February 19, 2012, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center at 2 p.m. Please join us for our meeting and social. We will serve a meal to those members who attend. Thanks. Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—
Lodge 157 Lubbock meets February 26
Lodge 157, Lubbock will meet Sunday, February 26, 2012, at 2 p.m. We will meet in the conference center of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church. The center is just west of the church building on Broadway. We need everyone to attend because we will be discussing by-law changes that will be submitted at the convention in June. We will also have some special guests. Please bring canned food items for the South Plains Food Bank. Please bring a copy and history of a family or ethnic food recipe that you would like to share. There recipes will be shared with the members present. We also need to make plans for our Join Hands Day activity that is scheduled for May. Please come to the meeting. RSVP to Jerome or Cyndy (806) 763-7245. Fraternally, Jerome Kristinek, President Cyndy Kristinek, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 191, Lufkin sets February dances
Business meetings are always on the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall.
Dances Saturday, February 18 — Pat Montes and The Doing Time Band will provide music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, February 24—The Tailgate Junkies will provide music from 8 to 11 p.m. Please bring finger foods for the snack table. Be sure to watch your newsletter as we will be changing our dances to Friday nights as soon as we can get this worked out with our bands. Our popcorn machine has broken, and we will replace it as soon as possible; hopefully, by the next dance. Dues should be paid by March 31 to remain on the membership list. You can pay at the dances or mail to: SPJST Lodge 191 P.O. Box 3113 Lufkin, Texas 75903
Our anniversary dance will be changed to January of each year and
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Lodge 84, Dallas Honors Adolph Salac
Congratulations to outgoing officer Adolph Salac of Lodge 84, Dallas! He was recognized for 27 years of service to the lodge. Brother Salac served as president from 1971 to 1973 and on the house committee.
our President’s Ball will be moved up to September. We will let you know more about these as we get closer to the dates. Please remember our members who are recovering from illness. Send them a card or give them a call. I know they would appreciate hearing from you. Fraternally Alma Breazeale —SPJST—
Lodge 202 Jourdanton youth place at livestock show
Lodge 202, Jourdanton met Sunday, February 5, 2012, at the Jourdanton Community Center with 33 members and guests present. Special guests were District Seven Director Bob Bayer and wife Polly. President Lloyd House presided. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Silence was observed for deceased members and the military. Minutes were read by Bettie House and approved as read. Treasurer Valerie Barta presented the financial report.
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Director Bob Bayer congratulated Lloyd House for being named the 2011 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year. Rates on term insurance have been lowered. The Model Lodge information will be announced at the District Seven Spring Meeting. Bob announced he is seeking another term as District Seven Director. FAC Mary Ann Barta stated the lodge will have a bowling team for the February 11 tournament. Valentine’s Day is the 14th. Youth Leader Regina House congratulated the youth for placing with their animals at the Atascosa County Livestock Show. Kelly House placed first with her goat. Madison Lutz won grand champion turkey, champion turkey tom, and placed fifth with her turkey hen. Devin Vasquez placed fifth with his swine. The youth club plans to have an outing in March at Laser Quest. Lloyd House received a gift card as lodge fraternalist nominee. Vice President James House made the presentation. The lodge voted to donate $100 to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund. The lodge will place a one-half page ad in the SPJST Convention publication. The District Seven Spring Meeting will be at Lodge 107, Floresville on Sunday, March 4. Please call Bettie House (830) 281-8246 or email bvhouse@att.net by Monday, February 27 to order barbecue plates. The lodge received a plaque for contributing to the Fort Hood Memorial. A container will be moved to different locations around town to collect funds for the Memorial. Celebrating birthdays in February are Hayden Zezula, Sandy Vasquez, Roderick Vasquez, Amanda Hoggard, Richard House, and Randy Ramey. Director Bayer furnished door prizes to the delight of the members and guests. A card was signed for Gussie Spacek in recognition of her 90th birthday in March. Next Meeting—March 4 Everyone is encouraged to attend the district meeting on March 4 in Floresville. The lodge will have to meet sometime during the day to approve the convention ad and set a date to honor the 50-year members. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point reports on February meeting
Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point met on Monday, February 6, 2012, for its regular monthly meeting beginning at 6 p.m. at Best Quality Meats. A meal of pizza, cake, and cookies was provided by Vice President/FAC Charlie Herendon, and the blessing was given by youth member Ryan Mathis. The meeting was called to order by President James L. Lee, III followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes from the previous month’s meeting were reviewed and approved. New business was discussed, and the secretary and treasurer reports were given by Secretary/Treasurer Wayne Orange. FAC Charlie Herendon presented the FAC report, notifying all of the upcoming SPJST activities. The youth report was given by Youth Leader Trish Konkler. Our youth are planning to attend the District Two Skating Party to be held on February 11, and I also let them know of upcoming fundraisers the youth are planning. Old business was discussed. Both President James L. Lee, III and myself attended the SPJST Awards Banquet on January 28 representing the lodge and accepting recognition awards for both the adults and youth. We revisited possible community service and Join Hands Day project ideas. The meeting then adjourned.
Next Meeting—March 5 Our next meeting will be Monday, March 5 at Best Quality Meats. We hope that you will come and join us for a good meal, brief meeting, and great company. Trish Konkler Reporter/Youth Leader —SPJST—
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Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Supports Senior Center
Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Secretary Blanche Shollenberger, center, and Lodge 200 President Allen Trigg present a $600 check to Taylor Hall which is the senior citizens center in Bruceville-Eddy. Accepting the donation is the manager of Taylor Hall. The facility serves as the meeting place for Lodge 200. —Submitted by Blanche Shollenberger, Secretary
Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point reports on February meeting
The February meeting of SPJST Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point was held at Best Quality Meats and Sausage Shop, 2610 South General Bruce Drive in Temple. President James L. Lee, III called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Prior to the beginning of the meeting, a meal was provided by Vice President/FAC Charlie Herendon and included pizza, cookies, and cake which were all delicious. A prayer was given by youth club member Ryan Mathis. Minutes of the previous meeting were read. Motion was made by Vice President/FAC Charlie Herendon and seconded by Youth Leader Trish Konkler to approve the minutes with a correction that Sue Moore had delivered the youth camera. Motion was made by President Lee to transfer funds from regular checking account to the savings account - moved by Secretary/Treasurer Wayne Orange and seconded by Vice President Charlie. Account balances were given. Accepted as a new member was Regina A. Kindred-Sauls. Welcome! FAC Charlie Herendon reported on upcoming events: District Two Spring Meeting to be held at Lodge 48, Beyersville on March 18; 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund continues until March
31; Join Hands Day is May 5; Painted Churches Tour/Retreat Weekend at Cooper Farm March 9 to March 11 at a cost of $115 per person and includes meals, stay, and tours of churches; bowling tourney in New Braunfels February 11; Convention Souvenir Program Book will be published, and the Věstník/Communication Department will assist with ad design, with proceeds going to the Czech Heritage Museum, Temple and SPJST ENC. Youth Leader Trish Konkler reported that youth are invited to the District Two Skating Party on Sunday, February 11 in Temple. This event will also double as the youth club meeting for the month of February. The youth will be discussing Scentsy sale to raise money. Also, they are checking on candy bars to sell as a fundraiser. Old business included information on the MADD Walk fundraiser to be held May 19 at UMHB in Belton. Discussion was held on having a community service activity once per quarter in the Morgan’s Point area. Secretary/Treasurer Wayne Orange is to get a list of Lodge 246 members for the next meeting which will be Monday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m.; meal will be served at 6 p.m. provided by Secretary/Treasurer Wayne Orange. The April meeting meal will be provided by Reporter/Youth Leader Trish Konkler. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Fraternally, Wayne Orange Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST—
Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge 88, Houston
President Nell Stautberg opened the meeting at 11:10 a.m., and Dixie Raskin said an opening prayer. This was followed by all of us reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll call of membership was called, and we had 12 members present. The minutes were read and approved as read. Our president gave her report that she has ordered 25 dozen kolaches and will pick them up for Lodge 88 Anniversary Day. She then asked for cakes for the month of March, and Bette Hurta and Louise Stoever volunteered to bring cakes. It was decided to have fried chicken next month, and Dixie Raskin will make arrangements to get the chicken for our lunch. Treasurer Vernell Foyt gave her report. Sunshine and Ticket Chairlady Delores Pavlicek said that everything is going fine. Under new business, Bette Hurta said that our copy of rules and regulations is outdated so Vernell Foyt handed out copies for everyone to read. Next month, we will discuss if changes need to be made on our rules and regulations. Calcutta was won by Louise Stoever, Delores Pavlicek, Almeida Bravenec, and Bette Hurta. Many thanks to Willie Mae Pechacek for her help with calcutta each month. We had no birthdays this month so President Nell Stautberg said a closing prayer, and the meeting was adjourned. We had a wonderful lunch of two kinds of soup, tacos, and salads. Fraternally. Bette Hurta, Secretary —SPJST—
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Seaton Cemetery Association meets February 19
Seaton Cemetery Association will hold an annual meeting on February 19, 2012, at 2 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall. There will be an election of officers and directors. If you have any concerns or questions that need to be brought to the board, please contact President Ace Chlapek at 931 Seaton Road, Temple, Texas 76501 or (254) 985-2371 so your name can be put on the agenda. Submitted by, Janet Young Lodge 47, Seaton Seaton Cemetery Association —SPJST—
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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 46th Annual TannichBrovec Reunion on Sunday, March 4, 2012, at 11 a.m., at the 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 will put all the dishes together and have a potluck lunch. After a short meeting, we will have an auction and bingo games. Mark your calendar, come and enjoy each other’s company, and catch up on news of the past year. Please bring an item for either the auction or bingo. 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. Thank you! Lee Roy H. Petersen Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—
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Scenes from Dallas Krouzek’s February Meeting Thursday, February 2, 2012
February is the “Month of Love”
As the “month of love” is underway, many people are busy trying to figure out how to let their loved ones know just how much they care. Flowers, chocolates, jewelry, and candlelit dinners are all fine options. But this year, the nonprofit LIFE Foundation would like Americans to consider something slightly less traditional. February 1 marked the official launch of the Insure Your Love national awareness campaign, and LIFE wants Americans to consider expressing their love through the purchase of a life insurance policy. This is the fourth year that LIFE has coordinated Insure Your Love on behalf of the insurance industry. It provides industry professionals with an opportunity to reach out to people in their communities to remind them that the main reason to own life insurance is because you love people and want to protect them financially. “A life insurance purchase lets loved ones know that you care so much that you’ve made plans to provide for them, even after you’re gone,” said Marvin H. Feldman, CLU, ChFC, president and CEO of the LIFE Foundation. “That’s a message that LIFE will be delivering throughout the month of February, and we’ve created lots of great marketing resources to help producers share the Insure Your Love message with their clients and prospects.”
LIFE Enlists Fruit Flies to Help Spread the Message of Love and Life Insurance In conjunction with the Insure Your Love launch, LIFE recently introduced its newest life insurance spokespeople. Fruit flies Frank and Fran are LIFE’s newest life-insurance power couple. Because of their famously short life spans, fruit flies know there’s no time for procrastination. So when it comes to life insurance, they act right away to protect the ones they love. Frank and Fran deliver their life insurance messages in a series of web videos that can be found on LIFE’s Facebook Fan Page (www.facebook.com/lifehappens.org), its
Birthday Chairman Bessie Tydlaska and member Helen Vrba were happy that our Krouzek Birthday Queen for February was our newest member Louis Kucera.
Mary Kubin is always proud to be the Birthday Queen for January, and she wears the crown proudly.
— Photos submitted by Carole Faraizl
This month’s meeting is always dedicated to our canned food drive, and our members did their best again. We hope to see everyone well again and able to attend our March 1 meeting with an Irish theme of decorations and food.
As usual, we thank Jerrie Becan and Deanna Houpy for the lovely valentine decorations for the February meeting. We had too many members today too ill to attend, so read the letter from Evelyn Cechan concerning who these might be.
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YouTube site (www.youtube.com/lifefoundation) and the www.insureyourlove.org microsite. For more information about Insure Your Love or the LIFE Foundation, visit www.lifehappens.org. —SPJST—
Prime Season for Tax Scams
by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott
Tax season can be a particularly active time for identity thieves, because tax returns contain all the information they need – Social Security numbers, names, addresses, employer information, investment account numbers – to open fraudulent accounts in a taxpayer’s name or steal a taxpayer’s income tax refund. Fortunately, taxpayers can avoid becoming identity theft victims by staying informed and avoiding common tax schemes. Avoid phishing scams. Phishing refers to fraudulent emails and websites that identity thieves create in an effort to trick victims into providing sensitive personally identifying information. The scam usually begins with a misleading email that appears to come from a financial institution, tax preparation firm or government agency. The email typically claims that highly sensitive personal information such as a Social Security number or account number is needed to ensure that a taxpayer’s income tax return can be processed. Taxpayers should be particularly wary of emails that claim to come from the IRS. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information – so taxpayers should never respond to emails that appear to be seeking information for the IRS. Taxpayers should also delete scam emails that claim to come from the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), a legitimate tax payment system that allows individuals and businesses to pay federal taxes electronically. According to the IRS, the scam email claims that tax payments made by the taxpayer through EFTPS have been rejected. The email directs the taxpayer to a bogus website that downloads malicious software onto the taxpayer’s computer. The malware is designed to retrieve personal and financial information already stored on the taxpayer’s computer – and scammers use the information to commit identity theft. Safeguard computers, mobile devices. Securing computers and mobile phones is crucial to thwarting identity
thieves. Taxpayers should passwordprotect their computer and update their computer’s anti-virus software. Scammers may also send bogus text messages that claim to be from the IRS. By sending unsolicited tax-related text messages, identity thieves are attempting to exploit taxpayers who believe that only a legitimate contact – like an IRS agent – would have their mobile phone number. Unfortunately, this false sense of security makes taxpayers more likely to click on a link in the bogus text message. Taxpayers should remember that the IRS does not use email or text messages to contact taxpayers about issues related to their accounts. Official taxpayer contact usually includes a letter on IRS stationery in an IRS envelope. IRS letters also contain a contact phone number. Research tax preparation services. Before providing personal and financial information to a tax return preparation professional, taxpayers should take four important steps: 1) ask for the tax preparer’s credentials; 2) check with the Better Business Bureau for complaints against the tax preparer; 3) verify whether the tax preparer is a certified public accountant; and 4) confirm that the business is open year-round in the event taxpayers need to ask follow-up questions about their income tax returns. As with any contractual agreement, Texans should carefully read the fine print before entering into a financial transaction involving their income taxes. Taxpayers who understand the nature of these agreements are more likely to make informed decisions that just might save some of their hardearned money. For example, Texans should always avoid tax preparation services that “guarantee” the largest possible tax return. Under federal law, any deductions tax preparers make for their clients must be accurate and legally permissible. Tax preparers that submit false information in order to obtain larger refunds for a client (and higher fees for the preparer) put their clients in legal jeopardy. Competent, legitimate tax preparers will not hesitate to sign their clients’ tax return. Know the truth about frivolous tax arguments. Although many prefer not to pay their taxes, it is well settled law that federal income taxes are NOT voluntary. United States courts have repeatedly rejected some of the more common false “legal” arguments made by those who oppose compliance with federal income tax laws, including contentions that taxpayers can refuse to pay income taxes on religious or moral grounds by invoking the First Amendment; that only federal government employees are subject to federal income taxes; and that only foreignsource income is taxable. —SPJST—
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In Memoriam
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of ALToN MITcHELL. Alton A. Mitchell, age 91, of Wharton died Wednesday, December 21, 2011, in a Victoria hospital following an extended illness. He was born July 20, 1920, in Memphis, the son of the late Arch Robb Mitchell and Dollie Esther Gray Mitchell. He was a graduate of Lakeview High School. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the Alton Mitchell United States Navy in the American and Pacific Theaters. He married Virginia Valli Veatch on October 30, 1948, in Borger. He was a former resident of Lakeview and Great Bend, Kansas. He was a pipeline foreman with Natural Gas Pipeline and retired from Occidental Petroleum in 1986 after 40 years of service. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Wharton where he served as a deacon and elder. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by sister Mildred Young. Following cremation, memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at First Presbyterian Church in Wharton with Reverend Debbie Cenko officiating. Survivors include wife Virginia Mitchell of Wharton; daughter Mary and son-in-law Arthur Evans of Wharton; son Joe and daughter-in-law Jodi Mitchell of Victoria; sisters Maxine Cearley of Rosenberg and Bobbe Brothers of Sulphur, Oklahoma; grandchildren Kaye McKlaine, Joshua Driscoll, Kristen Mitchell Hargrave and husband Chris, and Zachary Mitchell; and great-grandchildren Hanna Driscoll, Berlyn Driscoll, Cannon Hargrave, and Brylee Hargrave. Honorary pallbearers were Bobby Kleas, Floyd Wind, Craig Gwinner, Andy Kirkland, Russ Cenko, all former elders and deacons of First Presbyterian Church, and his many friends and neighbors.
In lieu of usual remembrances, the family requests memorials to First Presbyterian Church, 1602 John Knox Street, Wharton, Texas 77488. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Janie Bucek SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy
SPJST Lodge 9, Snook officers and members extend sincere sympathy to the family of JEFFREy DwAyNE HEJL, age 40, of College Station, who passed away Thursday morning, January 5, 2012. The family received friends during visitation 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, January 7 at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 8 at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home. Interment followed at New Tabor Cemetery in Burleson County. Jeff was born Jeffrey Hejl October 13, 1971, in Fort Hood, Texas, to Monroe and Audrey Hejl. Jeff was a lifetime resident of the Bryan-College Station area. He enjoyed working with computers, as he was a technician for Texas Imaging Systems. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook. He loved his daughter Hannah more than life, and he lived to watch her play volleyball. Jeff enjoyed his time with his daughter more than anything. Survivors include daughter Hannah Hejl of College Station; parents Monroe and Audrey Hejl of Somerville; sister Darla Peters and husband Kevin of Lockhart; grandmother Annie Hejl of College Station; nephews Cameron Peters and Caleb Peters; Hannah’s mother, Stephanie Hejl; and special friend Susan Mathews. View his Book of Memories at CallawayJones.com With deepest sympathy, Ann Schoeneman —SPJST—
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SPJST Youth
Section Youth Development Workshop set for February 25
The 2012 SPJST Youth Development Workshop is Saturday, February 25 at SPJST Home Office, located at 520 North Main Street in Temple, Texas. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. and will conclude before 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided to all attending the workshop. Please RSVP no later than Monday, February 20 to State Youth Director Frank Horak (800) 727-7578 or email frankh@spjst.com. —SPJST—
The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 773-8087
Email: melaniez@vvm.com
Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club enjoys bowling social
Dear Readers, Our youth club met at Ennis All Star Bowling Alley to bowl and for a short meeting. We had 15 youth members and 10 guests in attendance. Everyone had a wonderful time bowling and socializing. Make plans to attend our next meeting which will be held Sunday, March 4. The Zmoliks and Krajcas are in charge of refreshments, and Reagan will coordinate an activity. The Dvoraks and Reagan are in charge of setting up and cleaning up. Paige will come up with a Czech heritage project this quarter. I am still looking for a volunteer to come up with the charity project. Please let me know if you can chair this project for us.
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Meets for Bowling Bash
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
I look forward to serving as youth leader this year and am excited about all the events planned for us this year. It will take every one of us to make our club a success. Special thanks go out to all of our moms and dads for your support and for doing such a wonderful job so far. Fraternally yours, Rita Holland, Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis youth visits Camp Grady Spruce
Dear Readers, A few weeks ago, I went to a camp called Camp Grady Spruce. It was wet, but that is what made it fun. We hiked and rode horses. It was awesome. We had a food waste bucket, and the last day we got five ounces of waste. So the owner jumped in Possum Kingdom Lake in the winter. I bet it was cold! Sincerely, Brandon Droste —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth cooks, scrapbooks
Dear Readers, Lodge 47, Seaton had its meeting and scrapbooking party on February 4, 2012, and I am cooking for the fair next week. We had a great time. Fraternally, Chase Alexander —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth readies for county fair
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club members are pictured at Ennis All Star Bowling Alley on February 5, 2012. Members gathered to bowl and to hold a short meeting. —Photo submitted by Rita Holland, Youth Leader
Dear Readers, Today and this whole weekend, I am getting ready for the Bell County Youth Fair. From cakes and candy to bread and pie, we are baking it. I am hoping to get a few grand champions this year. Fraternally, Brady Alexander —SPJST—
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Lodge 87, Temple Youth Club reports on January meeting
Our youth club met on January 28, 2012, at the lodge hall. We held a short meeting. Ryan Davidson led the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance, youth club motto, and moment of silence.
Youth Leader Assistant Lucas Davidson handed out behavior sheets and had youth club members take turns reading the material out loud. Lucas had everyone sign the sheets and turn them in. Youth Leader Jennifer also reminded everyone to start thinking about Youth Achievement Day. We went over some things about YAD group talents and individual talent. Our next meeting will be held on February 11 after the District Two Skating Party. Ryan Davidson, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 186 Caldwell Youth Club welcomes new member
SPJST Lodge 186, Caldwell Youth Club met for its January meeting on Sunday, January 8, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. In attendance were seven adults and nine youth. We welcomed one new member. The Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST motto were led by Keith Ramon. Items discussed were the upcoming dates and events for the year. The next meeting will be held Sunday, February 12 at Arctic Wolf for ice skating at 3 p.m. Jessica Enrique, Reporter —SPJST—
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2012 Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest Results
This year’s tee-shirt contest featured 83 creative entries. Congratulations to Brooke Hoelscher of Lodge 47, Seaton. She is the grand prize winner of the 2012 SPJST Camp TeeShirt Design Contest. Her design will appear on this year’s camp tee-shirts. Congratulations to the following age category winners:
Ages K to 8 Quinlan Dobecka Lodge 6, Cottonwood
Ages 9 to 11 Samara Valdez Lodge 202, Jourdanton Ages 12 to 14 Ryan Bronikowski Lodge 88, Houston
Ages 15 to High School Senior Brooke Hoelscher Lodge 47, Seaton
Brooke will receive a $100 WalMart gift card for her grand prize. Age category winners each will receive $75 Wal-Mart gift cards. Thanks to all participants for sharing their designs based on the theme “SPJST 2012 - Paying Tribute to the Past.”
District One Lodge 9, Snook Tiffany Burkhalter Braxton Faust Nikolas Faust Sydney Faust Colton Gantt Joshua Green Riley Green Hayden Kovar Emily Lewis Grace Lewis Robert Lewis Makayla Lungdon Madelyn Rodriguez Sierra Sebesta Natalee See Tatiana Tates Malorie Vacha Kamree Walker Kaylea Walker Natalie Vacha Lodge 17, New Tabor Weston Beasley Dillon Narro Macy Narro Chandler Sebesta Cameron Suehs
District Two Lodge 18, Elgin JB Anderson TJ Anderson Jayden Flores Mikhaila Nelson Lodge 47, Seaton Brady Alexander Chase Alexander Brandon Hoelscher Brooke Hoelscher
Justin Kraatz Chris Zavodny Julia Zavodny
Lodge 48, Beyersville Chandee Bachmeyer Kayla Hannington Brooke Newsom Miranda Nira Collin Vanecek Kacie Vanecek Trent Wuensche
District Three Lodge 6, Cottonwood Bracy Craig Quinlan Dobecka Rendon Dobecka Christian Romero Lodge 25, Ennis April Dvorak Misty Dvorak
Lodge 84, Dallas Melinda McClellan
District Four Lodge 49, Rowena Grace Schwertner Olivia Schwertner Sutton Schwertner Cammi Teplicek Brandon Teplicek Hunter Teplicek Hutson Teplicek Hunter Wood Tanner Wood
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District Five Lodge 88, Houston Allison Wockenfuss Denae Bronikowski Keith Wockenfuss Ryan Bronikowski
Lodge 162, Iowa Colony Delaney Bourque Alyssa Moyle Avery Moyle
District Six Lodge 30, Taiton Bethany Baker Brittany Baker Ryan Drapela Grant Bubela Myles Svatek Lodge 32, Victoria Natalie Rendon Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje Cynthia Garcia Sky Garcia Adryanna Manzano Trianna Manzano Kelly Taylor Kierra Taylor
District Seven Lodge 202, Jourdanton Angel Valdez Diego Valdez Samara Valdez Devin Vasquez Jiovanna Wells
SPJST 1897 - 2012 . . . Paying Tribute to Our Past . . . Celebrating 115 Years of Service
Ages K to 8 Winner Quinlan Dobecka Lodge 6, Cottonwood
Ages 9 to 11 Winner Samara Valdez Lodge 202, Jourdanton
Ages 12 to 14 Winner Ryan Bronikowski Lodge 88, Houston
Ages 15 to High School Senior Winner Brooke Hoelscher Lodge 47, Seaton
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ROČNÍK 100 CISLO 7
Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech Lekce Sedmá Lesson 7
Read the following out loud. Get your parents, grandparents, relatives, or friends to help you with the pronunciation. clip and save each lesson and compile into a notebook.
děkuji—thank you prosím—you are welcome (means “please”, but used instead of English “you are welcome”) rádo se stalo—I was glad to do it není zač—don’t mention it .
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Ďekuji is singular. Sometimes it is as děkuju. Děkuji is more proper and is more often used. Plural is děkujeme. It is not necessary to add an equivalent of “you,” but it could be done, and it is often done. Then, it is děkuji ti when we are close to the person addressed, or děkuji Vám if the relation to the person addressed is more formal. .
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The most common reply to the word děkuji is the word prosím. Rádo se stalo and neni zač is used similar to “I was glad to do it,” or “don’t mention it,” in America. .
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Dovolte prosím—with your permission, (please), pardon me (please) odpusťte (prosím)—excuse me, (please) promiňte (prosím)—I am sorry, pardon me. nic se nestalo—it was nothing
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The word prosím is the most common courtesy word. The original is, “I beg you” and only from the context can you tell whether the word prosím means “I beg you”, or whether it serves as “please”. Prosím, is shown in parenthesis because its use is optional, making it more polite. .
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The words odpusťte and promiňte mean practically the same. The informal address would be promiň and odpust to be used only with those persons with whom you are on a “thou” basis. The “thou” and “you” basis sounds archaic in English, but there is an important difference in the relation between persons whom we address “thou” — in Czech, ty — (the verb tykati si), and persons we address you — in Czech vy — and, therefore, the verb describing the relation is vykati si. Pokračovaní. To be Continued. —SPJST—
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To have something up your sleeve
Hello, and welcome to another edition of Soundczech, a programme in which you can learn new czech idioms with the help of song lyrics. Today’s song lyrics come from a duet by the czech evergreens Karel Gott and Lucie Bílá from their 1997 hit album Duets. The phrase to watch for is co za lubem máš?. Co za lubem máš?, Karel Gott asks Lucie Bílá. He is wondering what kind of mischief she’s up to because mít něco za lubem means to be up to monkey business. It doesn’t necessarily have to be something negative; it can be something naughty, cheeky, or playful. The closest English equivalent would be “to have something up one’s sleeve.” The phrase is generally used when you are wondering what someone is up to, when you don’t know what it is, but you suspect there is something funny going on. In the song, Karel Gott believes that he can tell what Lucie Bílá is up to - co má za lubem. I must admit that I never really thought about what the phrase means literally, and when I sat down to write this edition of SoundCzech, I realized that, despite being a Czech native speaker, I had no idea what the word lub actually stands for. So I did a bit of research, and here is what I found:
lub is an expression used for a special wooden vessel or container that was used in the old days for milling flour. Inside the vessel, there were several joints and the finest-grained flour would stick in the nooks and crannies. The miller knew very well that the fine flour was hidden za lubem — in the
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hidden crannies of the lub — and would shrewdly keep it for his own use. Therefore, when you have something za lubem then you hide your wicked intentions from the others so that they don’t know what you are up to and can’t wreck your plans.
It is not only za lubem that you can keep something. In Czech, you can also say mít za ušima — literally — to have it behind your ears — meaning that you are smart in a foxy, shrewd way. Another place where you can, so to say, keep your cleverness is “under your cap” — pod čepicí. When someone “has it under his cap” then he is smart, clever, and resourceful and knows his way around. Well, I have no idea what you are hiding under your cap – or behind your ears – but I have to go now, so thanks for listening and na shledanou. — Iva Vokurková
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Zpráva z výroční schůze CEFT Jan Vaculík
Výroční schůze České vzdělavatelské nadace státu Texasu se konala dne 21. ledna 2012 v areálu Texaské university v Clementově budově nedaleko vodní fontány. President nadace Woody Smith zahájil schůzi, přivítal přítomné ředitele i hosty, složili jsme přísahu americké vlajce a republice, pro kterou stojí. President nadace Woody Smith uvedl děkana katedry umění Dra. Randy Diehla, který poděkoval za dlouholetou spolupráci nadace a university a zdůraznil, že nejdůležitější součástí naší práce je katedra českého jazyka, kultury a literatury. Když začalo omezování finančních prostředků od státu Texasu naše ustavená katedra češtiny odolává všem náporům, které by způsobily nepříznivé změny. I když celá katedra slovanských a evropskoasijských jazyků se mění, čeština díky ustanovené katedře češtiny je bez nepříznivých změn. Sám děkan Diehl se snaží nějakým způsobem vybřednout z finančních potíží a staví se proti tomu, aby se zrušily jazykové třídy částečně anebo úplně, jak některé jiné university již činí. Rád jede po středním Texasu a ochutná českou kuchyni. Proto se vynasnaží za každou cenu upravit finanční poměry na katedře slovanských jazyků. Poznamenal, že mnozí lidé, včetně členů školské komise guvernéra Perryho, předpokládají, že vzdělání musí za každou cenu posloužit k získání lepšího zaměstnání a pohodlí, zatímco vzdělání má sloužit k obohacení života člověka. Po něm promluvila Drka. Mary Neuberger, která vysvětlila, že mnohá rozhodnutí na universitě závisí od rozhodnutí a názoru školské komise, zatímco katedra se snaží upravit výuku jazyků ku prospěchu studentů,včetně letních kurzů v České republice. Studijní pobyt se snaží propagovat na škole a po Texasu, aby studenti mohli naplánovat cestu v nejkratší době. Dále promluvila Drka. Veronika Tucker, která poděkovala za příležitost učit češtinu na universitě a všimla si, že hodně studentů přichází s krajanským kulturním zázemím, proto se věnuje vyučování současné kultury v České republice, aby studenti mohli opravit svoje dosavadní názory. Setkala se již s několika dialekty češtiny v Texasu a ráda by naučila studenty nějaký praktický předmět,
jakým je účetnictví, aby se mohli případně zaměstnat ve staré vlasti. Připravují konferen- ci k seznámí veřejnosti a studentů se současným vývojem ve staré vlasti, konference se bude konat v dubnu v Austině, Tx.. Mark Hopkins promluvil k organisaci výměny studentů s Ekonomickou školou v Praze, ČR. Vzácnými hosty byli Frank Horák, vedoucí mládeže Slovanské podporující jednoty státu Texasu, a Amy J. Hinnant, která je učitelkou v Houstonu,Tx. Oba jsou kandidáti na členství a úřady v nadaci. Následovaly zprávy o činnosti úředníků nadace: Clinton Machánň, předseda Sboru ředitelů nadace, ve zprávě uvedl kromě osobních vzpomínek na svůj pobyt na universitě během studií a získání doktorátu, kdy se seznámil s dívkou jménem Ginny, která se stala jeho ženou. Pak připomněl historii češtiny na universitě a že nyní již 58 let existuje práce v češtině jakéhokoliv druhu, i když někdy ve slabší podobě. Ustavením katedry českého jazyka, kultury a literatury jsme zajistili budoucnost vyučování pro zájemce z Texasu a z celého světa.. Vysvětlil poměry na Texaské A and M universitě v College Station, Tx. a doporučil, aby naše nadace posbírala a převedla další částku na konto Hlavinkova stipendia. Konečnou podporu bychom měli ustanovit o dalších 150-200 tisíc dolarů. Tato okolnost otevírá možnost, aby někdo jiný anebo rodina založila další stipendium pro moravské studenty nezávisle na dosavadním stipendiu. Vyjádřil naději, že se poměry an universitě zlepší, i když dnes není velká naděje. Předal radostnou zprávu o stipendiu manželů Kostohryzových na Severotexaské universitě v Dentonu, Tx.,které poskytlo bohatou činnost v minulém roce a mnozí krajané v Texasu mohli poprvé uslyšet českou národní operu Bedřicha Smetany „Prodaná nevěsta“. Po provedení úryvků z opery v několika místech po Texasu se zvýšily příspěvky na nadační fond pro katedru české hudby a kultury, takže bylo nutno ustanovit další stipendium ve jménu Jima J. a Rose A. Bezděkových. Nyní finanční konto dosáhlo částky kolem dvou milionů dolarů a je dobře zabezpečeno pro budoucnost. President nadace Woody Smith zdůraznil, že se musíme snažit mluvit o naší nadaci a její činnosti i s jinými lidmi mimo okruh našich přátel a známých a tak získali nové lidi do práce. Pokladník Tony Pustějovský před-
nesl pěknou celoroční zprávu o bilanci našich kont. Je neustále připraven přijat další příspěvky na naše konto. Naše nadace je uznána jako nevýdělečná organisace státu Texasu a proto jakýkoliv příspěvek na naši práci je možno odečítat jako úlevu na daních. V tom případě, kdy přispívatel nepošle částku prostřednictvím naší nadace, pak nemůže očekávat úlevu na daních. Vyplňte šeky na CEFT a pošlete na adresu: Anton Pustějovský, P.O. Box 4136, Sargent, TX. 77409-4136. Pokladník Pustějovský také přijme cenné papíry jakéhokoliv druhu a dědictví, které mohou být proměněny ve finanční podporu naší nadace. Každou částku oceníme a vděčně přijmeme. Jim Bezděk ve své zprávě zdůraznil, že reklama všech našich podniků a činnosti je velmi důležitá a je potřeba oznámit naším organisacím i jednotlivcům, že přijede na příklad Stříbrňanka anebo i jiné umělecké soubory, aby naši lidé se mohli připravit a zařídit všechno potřebné k úspěchu daného hudebního tělesa. Hudební katedra na Severotexaské universitě připravuje konferenci o Leoši Janáčkovi a ukázal podobu mramorové desky, na které budou vytesána jména dárců. Deska bude umístěna v Murchinsonově síni poblíž první desky. Předsedkyně volebního výboru Margaret Klečka oznámila, že všichni kandidáti na členství v nadaci byli zvoleni takřka jednohlasně. V závěru slavnostní schůze byla udělena výroční Maresh-Skřivánek-Kacířova cena Marvinovi Markovi a Al Kerchovi za jejich záslužnou práci pro naši nadaci.. Na ukončení výroční schůze president nadace Woody Smith poděkoval Cindy Belknap-Pustějovské za výbornou práci při sestavování našeho oběžníku. Začala s ničím a bez podpory a vytvořila pěknou tiskovinu. Cindy poděkovala Rogerovi Kolářovi, který jí byl nápomocen v začátcích. President Smith pak ukončil výroční schůzi. Následovala poměrně krátká schůze ředitelů naší nadace. Byly opomenuty některé body pořadu, protože většina zpráv o činnosti byla přednesena na výroční schůzi. Ředitelé se dohodli na nominaci nových ředitelů a přijetí resignací dosavadních ředitelů. Příští schůze se bude konat 5. května 2012 v Temple, Tx. v budově Slovanské podporující jednoty státu Texasu. Důležitým bodem této schůze bude doplnění našich řad novými řediteli a případné získání dalších
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ředitelů do práce pro naši nadaci. Každá i když zdánlivě nepatrná práce přináší úspěchy, když se staráme o dobré výsledky. Naši práci pak ať ocení veškerá krajanská veřejnost a není toho málo, co naše nadace pro naše krajany v Texasu již vykonala.
Po naší výroční a ředitelské schůzi se naše skupina odebrala do hudební síně a vyslechli jsme koncert hudby Smetany, Dvořáka a Suka. Pianistkou byla Karolina Syrovátková, která pracuje na svém doktorátu na universitě a všichni přítomní byli nadšeni její hrou na klavír. —SPJST—
TWCCHS meets February 15
Travis/Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at the Pflugerville Recreation Center, located at 400 Immanuel Road in Pflugerville (north of Immanuel Lutheran Church). After the brief meeting, Kay Bouska will present a video entitled “Czech Days in Tabor, South Dakota. Dessert and coffee will be served. “Czech” us out! We would love to have you attend. If you would like more information about this Czech organization, call me (512) 452-3292 or email ERosipal@aol.com. Submitted by, Eileen Rosipal, President —SPJST—
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Czech war dead or gatherings to commemorate American fallen soldiers were forbidden, but items buried from the B-24 American Bomber in the Chejlava woods would not be forgotten. With the fall of the Iron Curtain in 1989, the villagers erected a cross to honor the Americans. Families of the American crew were notified of the death of their loved ones. Evelyn Goddard and her daughter Vancil, who lived in Ennis were notified. Evelyn received medals and flags from the War Department honoring her husband, Pilot George “Skipper” Goddard. Eventually, she and her daughter moved to Jacksonville, Florida, and started a new life.
Meanwhile, in 1991, back in the Czech Republic, the people of Pradlo decided to carefully dig at the B-24 crash site and remove any remaining parts of the plane and personal items belonging to the American crew members. Among the crew items, they discovered a high school ring. It was a golden circle fat and flat at the top, with detailed etchings of the year 1938 and a large “E” in the center. A search began for the owner of the ring. The search did eventually end in Ennis.
However, the only living member of the Goddard family was the daughter Vancil, and she now lived in Kansas. Lt. Charles Oates, retired and living in Ennis, was contacted by Vaclav Majkut, a man living in Pradlo, Czech Republic, who was in possession of the ring at this time. Lt. Oates received the ring from Majkut and finding Vancil, now married and living in Kansas, did deliver the ring to her. It was a very emotional moment, and she said it was as if the ghost of her father had entered the room. This ghost of Lt. George “Skipper” Goddard entered the village of Pradlo along with Kathleen, Donna, Linda, Annie, and me on August 30, 2011. We carefully drove through the village looking for something that would look like a monument. What we found was a marble column dedicated to the Czech heroes of the village along with a marble memorial dedicated to the 10 Americans who lost their lives near this village, enclosed by a beautiful iron fence. We stopped, opened the iron gate to this enclosure, and could not believe that the people of this town in the Czech Republic actually put up something this beautiful to honor 10 Americans, nine of whom died on Czech ground. We actually stood for a moment in silence. Then, we took pictures. We decided to see if we could find someone willing to come and take pictures of all of us together. We saw a man talking to a lady down the road. We met Pan Pavel Skala, and he agreed to take our picture and explained some of the history of what we were looking at. I introduced him to our group, giving him the first name
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of each along with their Czech maiden name and last name, and he exclaimed, “ Vi ste vsechci Czechy.” He could not believe that we came to Pradlo to find this place. We told him we were from the town of Ennis, Texas, and he was so excited. He asked if we had visited the site where the plane crashed, and we told him no. He gave us instructions telling us the site would be through the woods, and it would be rough, narrow, and we might get uneasy but to continue until we found it. He said no one would harm us; it was safe. We started out, and we did get a bit
uncomfortable as the road was only one lane and we wondered if we met another car, who would have to back up or how would we pass. It had a few mud holes but we kept going. We came upon a clearing on our left and could not believe our eyes. There was
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still the hole where the villagers had dug to retrieve what was left at this crash site. There were 10 cement blocks — each was about 24 inches square — laid out in a row, two feet apart leading to a concrete cross with the figure of Christ on it, and below a dedication to the 10 airmen. Across from this was a concrete memorial with the names of the 10 Americans. Near the hole was a tall, leaning steel obelisk with the explanation that it was leaning so that no matter where reflected on it, be it the clouds, the shining sun, or the faces of the villagers, the 10 Americans would always be remembered. A wooden kiosk displaying the history of the site completed this memorial. We are happy that the people of the Czech Republic still honor our American servicemen. As a side note, in 1997, Manuel Frank van Eyck wrote a letter to the SPJST periodical Vestnik asking for information from readers to be included in a book “Silent Heroes” that he was writing. My sister-in-law Marjorie Jarolimek Miller (married to my brother Eddie Miller) saw his letter, and she sent him an Ennis Daily article covering the crash of the B-24 Bomber piloted by Lt. George Goddard. Mr. van Eyck wrote Marjorie that he had a small section of the fuselage and one engine piston from this B-24 Bomber, and he would be willing to mail them to her and the City might be interested in displaying them. Marjorie did receive these items. She was advised that the Ennis Railroad Museum might be interested in displaying the two B-24 pieces. The Railroad Museum did accept the package from her, but as far as is known, the two artifacts have never been put on display. —SPJST—
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TCHCC announces The Czech Music Museum grand opening
The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange has announced its grand opening of The Czech Music Museum of Texas on Sunday, February 19, 2012, from 2 to 6 p.m. The public is invited. The celebration will begin with dedication ceremonies and open house visiting of the museum from 2 to 3 p.m., featuring music by Mark Hermes on the accordion and George Koudelka on drums. The museum, located just inside the Fayette County Fairgrounds entrance in the restored Kalich House, features exhibits of Czech classical, religious, folk, and polka music. Following the open house activities from 3 to 6 p.m., the public is invited to the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center to enjoy classical piano pieces by George Koudelka and later dance to the music of Mark Hermes and the Czechaholics. Drink and light refreshments will be served. —SPJST—
TCHCC Museum hosts textile exhibit
For the chance to see some beautiful creations made by hand and to view demonstrations in crocheting, bobbin lace making, knitting and tatting, you will want to mark your calendar for the textile exhibit at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange from February 4 through June 25, 2012. The exhibit hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two days with demonstrations are planned during the textile exhibit. They are Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, Mary 20. Demonstrations will be given by Margie Janecka on crocheting; Michelle Lee on bobbin lace making; Bobbie Nash, spinning and knitting and lace making; Katherine Svatek, quilting; and Pat Tittizer, tatting. Textiles on display will include items donated to TCHCC as well as those that are on loan exclusively for this special exhibit. If you have some of these treasured items and are willing to
share them for this exhibit, call (888) 785-4500 or email info@czechtexas.org. —SPJST—
KJT District Four invites all to dance
KJT District Four invites everyone to Old Settlers Reunion Hall, located at 3300 Palm Valey Boulevard East in Round Rock, Texas, on Saturday, March 3, 2012. For your dancing and listening pleasure, Chris Rybak will perform. Hamburgers and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Beer and wine may be brought in, but hall rules prohibit hard liquor. High energy accordion cowboy Chris Rybak always delights his audiences with amazing showmanship and a fresh, enthusiastic musical style with influences as varied as Hank Williams, Garth Brooks, Flaco Jimenez, Floyd Cramer, and George Strait. In addition to a high-tech digital accordion, he also incorporates keyboards, a trumpet, and vocal into his unique eclectic mix of Cajun, country, Tex-Mex, with traditional sounds of polka. Don’t miss your opportunity to come out and enjoy dancing to the sounds of this passionate world class performer and his band. Adult admission will be charged, and children will be admitted free of charge. Submitted by, Sarah Vitek —SPJST—
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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.
Now Through February 29 The Great Bell County Quilt Crawl Exhibit—at Czech Heritage Museum, 115 West French, Temple. For information, call the Museum (254) 8992935. For other Bell County Quilt Exhibit/Demonstrations in February, visit www.quilt-crawl.org.
Beginning February 10 “Where There is Beauty” - Historic Granger, Texas Photo Exhibit—at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Center, 505 East Lake Drive, Taylor, Texas. Sponsored by Williamson Museum. Photos from the Museum’s collection, chronicling Granger’s past including those of Jno. P. Trlica. (Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Avenue in Georgetown offers free admission and is open Wednesday through Saturday, 12 noon to 6 p.m.). For information, contact Williamson Museum (512) 9431670; or visit www.williamsonmuseum.org. February 19 Czech Music Museum of Texas Grand Opening—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas. Contact TCHCC (888) 7854500 for information.
February 25 Dechova hudba Stříbrňanka Stříbrňanka Brass Band, Czech Republic—at Ennis Sokol Activity Center, 2622 East Highway 34, Ennis, Texas: dinner/dance; doors open at 6 p.m.; concert, 7 to 11 p.m.; admission $5; children ages 14 and under free; dinner-cost separate. Contact Chuck Kalat (972) 644-0738; David Slovak davidslovak@yahoo.com; or contact Tom Sovik thomas.sovik@unt.edu; (817) 287-9644. For Stříbrňanka information visit www.stribrnanka.cz/articles/galerie; or go to YouTube and type in Stribranka. Stříbrňanka Texas tour sponsored by CEFT and UNT College of Music. Submitted by Margaret Jaresh Klecka, Lodge 84, Dallas. February 26 Dechova hudba Stříbrňanka Stříbrňanka Brass Band, Czech Republic—at West Knights of Columbus Hall, 2547 Jerry Mashek Drive, West, Texas: dinner/dance; doors open at 1 p.m.; admission $5; children 14 and under free; dinner-cost separate. Contact Dan Pokluda jeanpokluda@aol.com; (254) 7498520; or contact Tom Sovik
thomas.sovik@unt.edu; (817) 2879644. For Stříbrňanka information, visit www.stribrnanka.cz/articles/galerie; or go to YouTube and type in Stribranka. Stříbrňanka Texas tour sponsored by CEFT and UNT College of Music. Submitted by Margaret Jaresh Klecka, Lodge 84, Dallas.
February 28 Czech Heritage Society of Texas Application Deadline Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship—Scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior. Application information available at www.czechheritage.org. Send application to: The Czech Heritage Society of Texas, Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship, 3311 Carolina Way, Richmond, Texas 77406. For application guidelines/inquiries, call (281) 342-4898; or via email parma@nstci.com. Submitted by Pat Parma, Lodge 175, Rosenberg.
February 28 Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship Application (Postmark) Deadline— Application information available at www.czechheritage.org. Send application to: The Czech Heritage Society of Texas, Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship, 3311 Carolina Way, Richmond, Texas 77406. For application guidelines/inquiries, call (281) 3424898; or via email parma@nstci.com. Submitted by Pat Parma, Lodge 175, Rosenberg. February 28 Dechova hudba Stříbrňanka Stříbrňanka Brass Band, Czech Republic—at Caldwell Civic Center, 103 Presidential Corridor W, Caldwell, Texas: hors d’oeuvres and sit-down concert; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; concert at 7 p.m.; admission $5; children ages 14 and under free. Contact Patrick Janis pjjanis@hotmail.com; Civic Center (979) 567-6854; or contact Tom Sovik thomas.sovik@unt.edu; (817) 2879644. For Stříbrňanka information, visit www.stribrnanka.cz/articles/galerie; or go to YouTube and type in Stribranka. Stříbrňanka Texas tour sponsored by CEFT and UNT College of Music. Submitted by Nancy Machu, Lodge 29, Taylor. February 28 The Center for International Studies at the University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas presents “Mosaics of Faith”—Program begins with a concert of Czech music on Tuesday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Basil, UST campus. Concert is free and open to the public.
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Czechoslovak Foreign Institute announces summer tour
The Czechoslovak Foreign Institute announces The Czech Summer Study Tour for 2012. The tour features tours of Czech historic places, Czech language classes, traditional Czech food, Czech cultural events, and a lecture on the current situation in the Czech Republic. The duration of the tour is from June 27 to July 17. Included in the tour are Czech classes, a ballet performance at the National Theater, an opera performance at the Estates Theatre ( Stovske divadlo), an excursion to Karlovy Vary, tour of the Old Town Hall, tour of the Obecny Dum at the Powder Tower, a lecture on Moravian Culture and history, a tour of South Moravia including Mikulov, Valtice, and Lednice, a dinner with a dance, a lecture on Czech literature and music, a tour of the National Art Gallery at the Veletrzni Palace, tour of the Brevno Monistary, an excursion to Turnov, the Czech Garnet Town, and finally a boat ride on the River Vltava. For more detailed information contact Thadious Polasek (979) 212-1372; email Polasek29@gmail.com; or write to Thadious T. Polasek, 730 County Road 230, Schulenburg, Texas 78956. Submitted by, Thadious T. Polasek Lodge 67, Schulenburg —SPJST—
TOCA elects 2012 officers
The Texans of Czech Ancestry (TOCA) met in Temple at the SPJST Home Office on Sunday, January 29, 2012. Officers for the 2012-2013 year were elected. They are President Arlene Cloyd, representative for KJZT Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas; Vice President Kevin Kana, representative for KJT - Catholic Union of Texas; Secretary Tom Stavinoha, representative for RVOS - Farm Mutual Insurance Company; and Treasurer Daniel Mares of Temple. The date for the TOCA Awards Reception and Dinner is set for March 24 at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange. Sponsors for the event are SPJST for the wine
and cheese reception; RVOS for the rental of Hanslik Banquet Hall; and Honorary Consul Raymond Snokhous and Clarice Marik Snokhous for music by the accordionist. TOCA is a coalition of Czechfounded organizations whose mission is to facilitate communication among its members and to work on projects that benefit and support each other in preserving Czech heritage. The group voted to update the booklet that contains information about communities in Texas that have Czech populations. Co Chairs appointed to update this booklet are Retta Chandler and Jane Reynolds. Organizations were asked to update their contact information and to submit the names of any communities that were not included in the first printing. Each representative gave a report on the activities of his/her organization. Member organizations present at the meeting were CEFT (Czech Educational Foundation of Texas) Representative Clarice Snokhous of West; CESAT (Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas) Representative Jane Reynolds of Austin; CHS (Czech Heritage Society of Texas) Representatives Phyllis Teykl of Austin and Jean Davis of Dime Box; Czech Heritage Society of Travis-Williamson County, Representatives Kenneth Klanika and Vlasta Vitek of Austin; KJT (Catholic Union of Texas) Representative Lorenda Polasek of La Grange; KJZT (Catholic Family Fraternal) Representative Arlene Cloyd of Bellville; RVOS Farm Mutual Insurance Company Representative Tom Stavinoha of Needville; SPJST Representative Brian Vanicek of Temple; TCHCC (Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center) Representatives Retta Chandler of DeSoto, Johnnie Polasek of La Grange, Joseph Bartosh of Taylor, and Raymond Snokhous of West. Submitted by, Retta Chandler SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis —SPJST—
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February 29 “Mosaics of Faith” Annual Conference - Four-person Panel Discussion—in the Ahern Room of the Crooker Center, University of St. Thomas, 3800 Montrose, near the intersection of Montrose and Alabama Streets, Houston, Texas, 7 p.m.; reception held at 6 p.m. Reception and panel discussion are free and open to the public. Theme: “the resurgence of Orthodox, Jewish, Catholic, and Protestant faith communities in the Czech Republic today and their influence on society there.” In conjunction with conference, a display of related materials in the Doherty Library, UST campus and features each of the participating faith communities and each one’s early heroes, symbols, photographs of the speakers, typical hymns, pictures of principal places of worship, and publications authored by the four panelists; display will run February 20 to March 2. Visit www.stthom.edu. Submitted by Reverend Paul Chovanek, Lodge 172, Pasadena. February 29 Dechova hudba Stříbrňanka Stříbrňanka Brass Band, Czech Republic—at Onion Creek Country Club, 2510 Onion Creek Parkway, Austin, Texas: hors d’oeuvres and sitdown concert; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; concert follows; admission $20. Contact Alice Kubacak eliskakuba@sbcglobal.net; (512) 4527727; Tickets: James Van Bibber goofy222@excite.com; or contact Tom Sovik thomas.sovik@unt.edu; (817) 287-9644; or visit www.austinczechs.com. For Stříbrňanka information, visit www.stribrnanka.cz/articles/galerie; or go to YouTube and type in Stribranka. Stříbrňanka Texas tour sponsored by CEFT and UNT College of Music. Submitted by Margaret Jaresh Klecka, Lodge 84, Dallas.
Through March 1 Czech Heritage Museum hosts Great Bell County Quilt Show—at 119 West French, Temple. Please contact the museum (254) 899-2935.
March 3 Dechova hudba Stříbrňanka Stříbrňanka Brass Band, Czech Republic—at Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto Street, Houston, Texas: Annual Members and Friends Benefit; open to the public; concert/seated dinner/dance; doors open at 5:30 p.m.; concert at 6:30 p.m.; admission $50 - includes complimentary valet and security. RSVP to Effie Rosene Czech@czechcenter.org; (713) 5282060; or contact Tom Sovik thomas.sovik@unt.edu; (817) 2879644. For Stříbrňanka information, visit www.stribrnanka.cz/articles/ga-
lerie; or go to YouTube and type in Stribranka. Stříbrňanka Texas tour sponsored by CEFT and UNT College of Music. Submitted by Margaret Jaresh Klecka, Lodge 84, Dallas.
March 4 Dechova hudba Stříbrňanka Stříbrňanka Brass Band, Czech Republic—at Sokol Dallas, 7448 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas: 100-year celebration dinner/dance; doors open at 12 noon for dinner/program; concert at 2 p.m.; free admission program and dance; dinner $10. Contact Bob Podhrasky pod@att.net; or Ray Lenart rlenart@verizon.net; RSVP www.sokoldallas.org; or contact Tom Sovik thomas.sovik@unt.edu; (817) 287-9644. For Stříbrňanka information, visit www.stribrnanka.cz/articles/galerie; or go to YouTube and type in Stribranka. Stříbrňanka Texas tour sponsored by CEFT and UNT College of Music. Submitted by Margaret Jaresh Klecka, Lodge 84, Dallas. March 4 Polka Dance sponsored by Bexar County CHS—at Martinez Social Club, 771 FM 1346 at FM 1516, San Antonio, Texas. Ennis Czech Boys. For information and admission price, call (210) 648-2681. Submitted by Alice Vida.
April 2 TCGS Scholarship Application (Postmark) Deadline—For information, contact Scholarship Committee, 1231 County Road 201A, Angleton, Texas 77515. Submitted by Nancy Machu, Lodge 29, Taylor. April 21 Texas Czech Genealogical Society hosts an “Indoor Czech Genealogy Picnic (Bugs and All)”—at Caldwell Civic Center, 103 Presidential Corridor W, Caldwell, Texas.
April 28 CHS Spring Membership Meeting/Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen Pageant—at West Columbus Club/Knights of Columbus Hall,West, Texas: event begins at 8 a.m. and includes pageant/crowing; lunch; business meeting; vendor booths; silent auction; CHS Travelling Library. Hosted by McLennan-Hill CHS. Submitted by Larry Jackson, CHS Vice President
May 20 TCHCC Slavnost—at TCHCC, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas: Recognize descendants of 1896 to 1900 immigrants. Activities at the Pavilion and Czech Center’s Hanslik Hall. Contact TCHCC (888) 785-4500 for information.
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TCGS Annual Meeting “They Came in Ships” held January 28
Texas Czech Genealogical Society held its 11th annual membership meeting, “They Came in Ships”, on January 28, 2012, at the Caldwell Civic Center in Caldwell, Texas. The meeting was conducted by TCGS Acting President Patrick Janis. The meeting was kicked off with a special presentation by Melanie Zavodny, SPJST Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication. Her presentation, “SPJST Vestnik—Archiving the Past for the Future,” provided the membership with a glimpse of the vast genealogical resources and historical data contained in this publication, dating back to the early 1900s.
For many of the TCGS members, this was the first time they understood how the project started and the importance of it. She brought the group upto-date on the progress of this project between SPJST and TCGS. The goal of making the past issues available online is within sight! The future looks bright for research, due to this project. For SPJST, this will be a special year because the Vestnik will be celebrating its 100th anniversary (19122012). Melanie assured the group that information from these past issues will be appearing in future issues of the Vestnik and the Cesky Stopy. Melanie’s well-received presentation set the stage for the remainder of the meeting. Doug Kubicek’s presentation, “Tradition and Reality: The Gulf Coast Steamship ‘Packet’ Companies and Our Czech Ancestors” gave our mem-
bers a new perspective about the conditions that their Czech ancestors faced during their voyage to America and especially the conditions that they faced at the port of Galveston. This was particularly interesting since a great number of our Czech ancestors’ final destination was Galveston. Leo Baca, our resident expert in Czech Passenger Lists explained to the group a method for identifying the ships on which their ancestors came to the United States. Leo has published a nine volume series – Czech Immigration Passenger Lists, Volumes I-IX, which is recognized as “the Bible” for researching Czech passengers. During the lunch hour, a special treat was provided by Ted Kaspar, who presented an impressive slide presentation of the TCGS sponsored trip to the Czech Republic in September 2011. Before proceeding with the rest of the sessions, Patrick Janis made a special presentation. A surprised Edwin Hlavaty received the TCGS Member of the Year 2011 award. This honor was in recognition of his dedication and ongoing support of TCGS. Edwin continuously works behind the scenes to make TCGS a better organization. Edwin is a 64-year member of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor. The membership was treated to a new way of sharing family history when Duwain Pingenot shared his own audio-video presentation, “The Migl’s Coming to America.” The presentation was a compilation of individual stories detailing each ancestor’s voyage to America. This presentation was originally designed for the 50th Migl Family Reunion held in Wied, Texas. One of the highlights of the day was the arrival of Captain John Gantt who conducted the first TCGS “Ancestral
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Ship Reunion.” As a ship’s name was called, representatives of the descendents for that ship’s Czech passengers came forward to be recognized. In all, there were 54 ships represented. Knowing that many of the members did not know the names of the ships of their ancestors, special resource materials were made available in the Book Room to assist in their research. Some of those who took advantage of these resource materials, along with the personal assistance of several inhouse genealogists, were able to identify their ancestral ship information. The special entertainment for the day was music from the 1850s and 1860s performed by the Frontier Brigade Band from the Dallas, Texas, area. The band members were dressed in uniforms patterned after the 1859 Marine Band, and they played “over the shoulder” saxhorns similar to the actual brass instruments of the military bands during the Civil War era, giving the attendees a feel for the type of music that their ancestors experienced for the first time in this New Land. Closing out the program, Patrick Janis, who is always searching for new ways to help TCGS members with family research, presented his latest find by explaining how to use free online digital newspaper archives for Texas Czech genealogy. It was a long day, but it was a successful day. Much information was learned, and much was shared. Even though there were seven sessions, the time passed quickly. As the day grew to a close, at-
tendees were overheard making plans to attend the next conference—“Indoor Czech Genealogy Picnic (Bugs and All),” which will be held on Saturday, April 21 at Caldwell Civic Center. Submitted by, Bennie L. Stasny Nancy Machu Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—
• • • From the Archives • • • VĚSTNÍK N Celebrating 100 Years N 1912 - 2012 From the March 19, 1969 Vestnik
LODGE NO. 146, GALVESTON Dear Brothers and Sisters: The next regular meeting will be held the second Sunday in April, because of Easter Sunday being the first Sunday. The monthly meeting will be held at the Eagles Hall, 1906 Post Office St., Galveston, Texas. Time is 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 1969. I know that a lot of members were wondering if the lodge will ever get started on some fundraising events or not. Well, to be truthful, it takes time and planning in advance. We did come up with a date to have a dance at Eagles Hall on Saturday, April 19. Music will be by the Wilbur Heinsohn seven-piece orchestra, playing old-time and modern music. This band will make its first appearance in Galveston. Members and friends, the instruments in the orchestra are as follows: bass horn, two saxophones, two trumpets, piano, and drums.
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The following were present at our last meeting: Pres. Frank H. Beran, Vice Pres. R. E. Conway, Secy. Evelyn Mattes. Our Financial Secy. was out of town staying with her sister who had an operation and was in the hospital. Treasurer Mrs. Porttaci had to be out of town. Stysheine Mattes, Eugene Sefcik, Alvin Sefcik, Joseph Hlozek, Evelyn Sefcik, Carman Odinot, Odie Odinot, Edna Urbanic, Mrs. E.J. Whitner, J.Whitner, Mrs. Mollie Macik, Yvonne Beran, Mr. Louis Macik, and Georgia Beran. Our guest was Carolyn Moody. Thanks to all of you for coming in all of that bad weather we had; rain all afternoon. I know it was hard to make it. The flu had a lot of our members in bed, and this we can not control, so let’s wish
all of the sick a speedy recovery so they can be at our dance on April 19. The new bookkeeper for our lodge and also our reporter is Sis. Edna Urbanic. Memorial Fund chairman is Sister Evelyn Mattes; flag bearers are Eugene Sefcik and Joseph Hlozek. The office of the youth leader is still open, since there was no volunteer for this office, as of this date. I would request all of the organizers of our lodge to impress upon their new members the importance of attending the next meeting and be initiated. This will make them feel like they are a part of the lodge. We would like to have an initiation April 13, so bring all your candidates to the meeting. Members and friends, we are inviting you to our dance Saturday night,
SPJST Financial University
The Rule of 72
By James L. Lee, III, CPA
“How long will it take my investment to double?” This is a common question many may have concerning their investments and think a calculator is needed to provide an answer. But a calculator may not be needed, at all. The tool to use is called the Rule of 72 and, best of all; it is simple and free. This is how it works. If an indi- James L. Lee, III vidual has an investment they think will grow at an assumed rate of return per year, then simply dividing that rate of return into 72 will provide a rough estimate of the number of years it will take for the investment to double in size. For example, let’s assume an investment is assumed to grow at an average rate of return of six percent each year. Simply divide six into 72 will give a rough estimate that it will take 12 years for this investment to double (72 ÷ 6 = 12). This formula assumes a fixed annual rate of return and the reinvestment of all earnings. Keep in mind that very few investments offer a guaranteed rate of return and that an investment’s past performance does not guarantee future performance. The rule of 72 may also be used to show the negative power of inflation. This may be an especially handy tool to those individuals in their retirement’s years and, also, for those ap-
proaching the retirement decision. Using this tool an individual can estimate the number of years it will take for his or her cost of living to double. Or put another way, how long before an individual’s purchasing power is cut in half. For example, let’s assume an individual is retired and forecasts an inflation rate of five percent per year. An inflation rate, in general terms, is the rate of increase in the prices of goods and services individuals purchase over time. Forecasting an inflation rate of five percent means the individual is assuming the prices of the goods and services he or she will purchase in the future will increase at a rate of five percent per year. Using the rule of 72, simply dividing five into 72 will provide a rough estimate that the individual’s cost of living will double in 14 to 15 years (72 ÷ 5 = 14.4). Of course, this article is no substitute for a careful consideration of all of the advantages and disadvantages of an investment strategy to meet your goals. Before implementing a significant investment strategy consider consulting your financial advisor.
This material was prepared by Raymond James for use by James Lee, III, CPA, Wealth Advisor of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC and located at 2100 Trimmier Road, Suite 105, Killeen, Texas. James Lee, III can be contacted toll free at (877) 323-3875 or email James.Lee@RaymondJames.com. —SPJST—
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April 19. We hope to show all of you a nice time so if you are planning to go any place this is a nice place to come, The hall is centrally heated and airconditioned with plenty of parking space. Let’s all say a little prayer so the weather would be nice. I will sign off for today so that you will have time to write this date on your calendar — April 19, Saturday night. The time and all other information will be in a letter from our reporter. May God bless all of you. Fraternally, Frank H. Derail, Jr. —SPJST—
Texas Czech Genealogical Society Website: txczgs.org
Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs”
For membership: Merlene Bravenec (254) 778-7285
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DISTRICT VII SPRING MEETING
Dear Sisters and Brothers: The District Seven spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 13, 1969. It will be hosted by Lodge 107, Floresville. This is just a reminder that all of District VII members are requested to attend this meeting. This will be an important meeting with election of district officers for the coming year and other important business matters of District VII. More details later. Fraternally yours, James Kostelnik —SPJST—
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Annual Texas Polka Fest
Sunday, March 4 Red Ravens Praha Brothers Music and Dancing • 1 to 6 p.m. SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone Flag Hall • Cyclone, Texas
Hourly door prizes, limited live auction, silent auction (items accepted that day). Admission $10 per person. Hall opens at 11 a.m. Klobase plates with all trimmings, sausage wraps, hamburgers. For more info, call Glen/Freda Chervenka (979) 589-2600 or Herb/Lil Schneider (281) 807-3244 SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone - Flag Hall is 12 miles east of Temple on TX 53. Then, one mile east on FM 485; then right on FM 964. Hall is on the left.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment
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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 - Please note time change of meeting: Second Sunday of each month, at the new time of 3 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room, 107 East Park Street, Hallettsville. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room.
LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA (3) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. at PointBank Community Center, 739 East Liberty Street, Pilot Point. For directions/meeting information, contact Brian Heitzman (940) 686-4429; or Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3)
Friday, February 17—Annual meeting of Cottonwood Water Supply; Social night, 6 p.m. Friday, March 2—Social night, 6 p.m. Sunday, March 4—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, March 16—Social night, 6 p.m.
Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Directions: From Interstate 35, take the West exit and stop at the blinking light. Go east at the blinking light and stay on Oak Street through downtown West. Take Farm Road 2114 East for 3 miles. Turn right on Czech Hall Road. The lodge hall is on the right about 1/2 mile down the road. Hall Rental Information: (254) 826-5882; Hall Phone: (254) 826-0005. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge 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; Hall Phone: (979) 8843211. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5:30 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 Highway 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles; turn left on CR 225. Go one
mile, veering to the right. Lodge building 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 26—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7/person
Saturday, March 3—The Cropdusters, country western/mix music. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $7 per 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 Davilla, 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: Located 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, 3 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) Saturday, February 18—85 Speedway rental Saturday, February 25—Open Saturday, March 3—Blazek family reunion Sunday, March 4—Youth club meeting Thursday, March 8—Lodge meeting Satuday, March 10—RVOS rental
Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay on Hwy 287 East until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and go under the overpass at Interstate 45. 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: Second 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 - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard.
LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) Friday, February 17—Stepsiders featuring Jason Arnold, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Parents of the Thrall 4H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers from 6 to 9 p.m.) Wednesday, February 22—Live music: Bobby Jay Five Band, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, February 24—Country Express, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Parents of the Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers from 6 to 9 p.m.)
The Thrall 4-H/FFA Booster Club will also be serving fish burgers as well as grilled cheese sandwiches on Fridays during Lent. The dates include February 24 to April 6. All Wednesday and 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 north on FM 619, go .8 of a mile to the hall.) Hall Rental Information: (512) 352-9139; Hall Phone: (512) 352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 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.; oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.; Senior Citizens’ Dominoes: First Wednesday of the month, 2 p.m.
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: Sunday following the adult lodge meeting at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 35, ELK (3)
Saturday, February 25—Timeless Country Saturday, March 10—Smokin Gun Saturday, March 31—Cherokee Rose
Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy. 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy. 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end turn right; 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 and turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. The lodge hall is at the bend of the road (white building). 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 O’Shields (979) 324-5961; FAC Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287. Insurance certificates info, call Secretary Lillie Matejka O’Shields (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 in 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: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Six Mile Presbyterian Church, Royal Road, Port Lavaca, Texas. LODGE 47, SEATON (2)
Saturday, February 18—Frankly Country Band Saturday, February 25—Private Saturday, March 3—SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament Saturday, March 10—Private Saturday, March 17—Private Saturday, March 24—Jerry Haisler
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Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy. 53, Temple. Directions: Star Hall is 6 miles east of Temple on Highway 53 (Adams Avenue). Seaton Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Frank Klinkovsky (254) 773-4801; Hall Phone: (254) 985-2548. Saturday Night Dances: Hall and kitchen open at 6 p.m. 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. LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: From Temple, take the South Loop. Turn right on FM 112. Go about 1/2 mile. Go about three miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (512) 365-3733. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of January through April and September through December at 5 p.m. at the lodge hall; meetings held the second Monday of May through August at 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of January through April and September through December at 5 p.m. at the lodge hall; youth meetings held the second Monday of May through August at 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. 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. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 51, ELLINGER (1) Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Department, West Main Street in Ellinger.
LODGE 54, WEST (3) Lodge Meetings: First Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. at Lone Star Hall, 1201 North Davis Street, West, Texas. Youth Club Meetings: Third Saturday of each month, 10 a.m. Call Youth Leader Lisa Darnell (254) 644-2896 for location.
LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. 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 and go 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: Call for quarterly meeting date, time, and 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 September at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Lakeside City Fellowship Hall; second Sunday in June and December at 1 p.m. at Cunningham Center located at Presbyterian Manor.
LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Hall Phone: (361) 854-8423. 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 onto FM 2268; go 1/2 mile to hall on the right. Hall Rental Information: Frank Pajestka (254) 657-8176; Hall Phone: (254) 657-2485; or email SPJST80@yahoo.com. 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: First Saturday of each 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: Lodge building is located south on Hwy 36, one mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 793-4313; email td_stavinoha@yahoo.com. Hall Phone: (361) 793-4742. 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 Bryan
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Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street; take a right on Floyd Street. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: (214) 826-3557. Hall Phone: (214) 823-0072. 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.
LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north onto 50th Street; 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 18—Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen. Polka/variety. $8 per person Saturday, February 25—No dance
Saturday, March 3—Moonglow Orchestra. Big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, March 10—Red Ravens. Polka/Variety. $8/person Saturday, March 17—Knights of Dixie Orchestra. Big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, March 24—No dance Saturday, March 31—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: Lodge Hall: (713) 869-5767; or www.lodge88.org. 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 — to be announced in Vestnik. Contact Secretary Vonda Smesny (713) 870-7114. See lodge section for meeting details.
LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Sunday, February 19—Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen. 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, February 25—Metro Dance Club: Winston Barney, swingtime Sunday, March 18—Don Peachey Orchestra. 3 to 7 p.m. Great midwestern music
Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From Interstate 35 West in Fort Worth, take Interstate 30 West to the Henderson exit. Take Henderson North, and it becomes Jacksboro Highway (TX199). Stay on this road north until Roberts Cutoff which is a right off of Jacksboro Highway. The lodge also known as National Hall is on the right about 3/4 block down the road. (A Great Western Inn Motel is on the corner.) 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 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Directions: From Floresville, take FM 536 West three miles to FM 1303; turn right and go two miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (830) 393-7796; Hall Phone: (803) 393-6500. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the 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.
LODGE 130, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: For monthly meeting date/time/location, call Secretary Stanley (Martha) Vrla (214) 8262670/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. Stay Hwy. 287 on until you come to Ennis.Go straight through downtown Ennis and under the overpass at IH45. Then go approximately 1 3/4 miles on Hwy. 34. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Larry Valek (214) 794-7674. 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 at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy, Texas.
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, 2 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Annex Building, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston).
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 Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month following the adult lodge meeting at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton.
LODGE 151, WHARTON (6) NOTE UPDATE—Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. However, the June meeting will be held on the third Monday in 2012. In addition, the March, June, and September meetings will be held at the Wharton Depot Museum, 100 S. Sunset St., Wharton, Texas. Our December meeting and Christmas party will be held in the meeting room of Hinze's 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. Go 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 Cynthia Kristinek (806) 763-7245; ckristinek@yahoo.com 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: First 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 169, BRENHAM (1) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Thursday of February, April, June, August, and October, 7 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at Bilski’s Camphouse, 2577 Old Chappell Hill Road, Brenham.
LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Saturday, February 25—Variety Dance/Frank
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Saturday, March 3—Texas Roadrunners Saturday, March 24—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: 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, just off Hwy 95, on the right. 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 kitchen is open. LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at Carmine 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; (817) 371-0255; (972) 268-0022; 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 and proceed on IH20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North and stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Take a right on Mayfield; go down and take a left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (817) 465-8538; (214) 8769029. 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 Hall: FM 532 West, Moulton. Directions: From Texas 95 in Moulton, take FM 532 West four miles. Lodge hall is located on the right. 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: Lodge building is just off Hwy. 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. 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: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-2073309541002. LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy. 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. There will be a 7-11 on the right. Turn right; proceed past Hopewell School. Continue through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple: Take IH 35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign; take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The second street to the right is Luther Peterson Boulevard. Hall Rental Information: (512) 255-1554; (512) 771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting: 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall.
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LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at Charles Munday’s office, 416 Oak Street, Bryan (behind the Kettle Restaurant on Texas Avenue).
LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Street, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information: (936) 634-1962; Lodge Hall: (936) 6372706. Dance Reservations: Andy Anderson (936) 634-1962. Lodge Meetings: First Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. at the lodge 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; 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, call Norman Kneschk (254) 386-3222; or email normk_82@hughes.net. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Sandra Pierce (254) 485-5801 for meeting date, time, and location.
LODGE 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Mary Hatter (940) 322-8503; or any sales agent for meeting location.
LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: Every third Sunday of January, March, May, July, and September at 6 p.m. Contact Secretary Pam Lehmann (806) 561-5105 for location. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month at 5 p.m. Contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams (806) 990-3351 for location. 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 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Call for meeting location Secretary Tammy Copeland (325) 320-4089. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Courtney Holzberlain (325) 829-3377 for meeting date/time/location.
LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) 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 the meeting at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact President James Lee (254) 289-6816. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Trish Konkler for meeting date/time/location (254) 780-9012. LODGE 255, KATY (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Monday, 6:30 p.m. at China Buffet, 2001 Katy Mills Boulevard, Katy.
LODGE 258, SEGUIN (7) 0Lodge Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, 4 p.m. at Alumni Student Center, conference rooms A and B, Texas Lutheran Campus, Seguin. —SPJST—
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