Volume 100 Number 14
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Benevolence
H E R A L D
★ Humanity
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Proceeds to benefit Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center
SPJST to sponsor Seventh Annual Bloomin’ Temple Car Show
Saturday, April 21 will be filled with music, classic cars, carnival rides, arts/crafts, food, and fun in downtown Temple, Texas, at the Bloomin’ Temple Festival. The festival opens Thursday, April 19 with a carnival, and Friday evening includes the carnival and musical entertainment. SPJST will host Saturday’s car show on Central Avenue between 2nd and 6th Streets. The show is organized into 35 classes. Vehicles will be independently judged, and more than 100 trophies will be awarded. Trophies will also be presented to the top three people’s choice entries. Other special awards including club partici-
bers). The car show will also include prize drawings and a silent auction. All proceeds from this year’s Bloomin’ Temple Car Show will benefit the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, located at 119 West French Avenue in Temple. This year’s event will feature a bit of Czech Fest. Mu-
pation, distance, mayor’s choice, best engine, best paint, best graphics, and best interior will be presented. A special SPJST Award will be presented to an SPJST member. Car show entry fee is $20 per vehicle ($15 for SPJST members) before April 18. After April 18 and day of show registration is $30 ($25 for SPJST mem-
seum volunteers will have special displays like sauerkraut-making and lacemaking. To celebrate this Czech Heritage Celebration at Bloomin’ Temple, our car show theme is “Spring Polka Party!” We encourage participants to decorate their vehicle display area for Best “Spring Polka Party!” Vehicle Display. Judging will be at 1 p.m. Several awards will be presented. And, be sure to sign up at the festival for the Kolache Eating Contest and the Czech Spelling Bee! Prizes will be awarded in both contests. Accordion Cowboy Chris Rybak will entertain for your lis-
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SPJST partners with Museum, TCGS to host Czech speaker April 17
60 Years of Young Smiles
District Three Youth Counselor Bessie Petr of Lodge 84, Dallas explains the great times she has had over the past 60 years as a youth leader in the SPJST Youth Program. She was presented a plaque by Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, left, and State Youth Director Frank Horak at the Youth Leaders Workshop held March 24.
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SPJST Home Office, Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, and Texas Czech Genealogical Society will host “Bondage to Freedom — Czechs Celebrate Life” on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at the SPJST Home Office, located at 520 North Main Street in Temple. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. and includes “Sights and Sounds of the Czech Lands,” reception and social, light refreshments, and special guest speaker Zdenek Janik. Guests will also be encouraged to tour the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, located across from the SPJST Home Office, and the
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
In Memoriam ......................................17 Youth Section ....................................18 Vestnik Project ..................................19 Czech Culture ....................................24 Advertisements.............................28-29 Lodge Calendar .................................30
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Construction begins at Lodge 88, Houston
Czech Military Museum and Czech Veterans’ Wall of Honor, located downstairs at the SPJST Home Office. Zdenek’s topic is “Czech Political Culture from 1918 to Present.” He will begin with the founding of the Czechoslovak Republic in 1918 and focus on the changes after the fall of Communism. Zdenek received high school diplomas from Woodsfield High School in Ohio in 1994 and Slovanske namesti in Brno, Czech Republic, in 1995. He graduated from Masaryk University in
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Lodge 9, Snook youth: Fraternalism in action
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Youth Leaders honored for years of service
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Editor’s Note
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: cejenke@gvec.net 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 - 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
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Happy Easter, Vestnik Re aders!
aster is this Sunday, April 8! Happy Easter to our dear Vestnik readers. Thank you for your support of our weekly SPJST newspaper that is proudly celebrating its 100th year this year! It means so much at Easter time To keep in touch with SPJST members and friends To wish them happiness and cheer And joy that never ends. This brings heartfelt greetings Especially for you Together with best wishes For a happy Springtime, too.
Good Friday/Easter Holiday To observe Good Friday and the Easter holiday, the Home Office will be closed this Friday, April 6. We will reopen Monday, April 9 at 8 a.m. By-Law/Finance Recommendation Deadline is April 12 Just a reminder that the recommendations for by-laws and financial considerations at the 31st SPJST Convention in June is Thursday, April 12. Please mail your recommendations prior to April 12. The convention issue of the Vestnik will be published May 9.
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tening and dancing pleasure! The festival opens at 6 p.m. on Friday and at 10 a.m. on Saturday . Festival admission is $5 (each day). Ages 12 and under will be admitted free of charge. Friday evening’s entertainment is Wild Horses Band, Rick Trevino, Los Texmaniacs, Ruben
Two Wolves A man told his grandson, “A terrible fight is going on inside of me—a fight between two wolves. One is evil and represents hate, anger, arrogance, intolerance, and superiority. The other is good and represents joy, peace, love, tolerance, understanding, humility, kindness, empathy, generosity and compassion. This same fight is going on inside you . . . inside every other person, too.” The grandson then asked, “Which one will win?” The old man simply replied, “The one you feed.” —Anonymous —SPJST—
Ramos, and Elida Reyna. Saturday evening’s entertainment include Kevin Fowler, David Lee Murphy, and Deryl Dodd. See the back page of this week’s Vestnik for additional information. Contact David Nauert (254) 5340809/email davidn@vvm.com or Melanie Zavodny (254) 5340807/email melaniez@vvm.com or visit www.spjst.org or www.bloomintemple.com for additional information. —SPJST—
VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of August and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. 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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SPJST INTEREST RATES Universal Life
Farm/commercial property rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 7277578.
Farm/Commercial Property Rates
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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 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.
CONVENTION O R N E R
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%
June 11 to 13, 2012 Killeen Civic and Conference Center 3601 South W.S. Young Drive Killeen, Texas 76542
31st SPJST Convention
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Deadline to submit recommendations to By-Law and Finance Committees is 60 days before the convention — April 12.
See all convention information including available hotels, by-law recommendations, and candidate announcements at www.spjst.org.
District Two sets May 7 delegates’ meeting
Dear District Two Delegates, You are invited and encouraged to attend the next delegates’ meeting on Monday, May 7, 2012, at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor. The meeting will begin with a light meal served at 6:30 p.m. We will discuss various items that will be coming up at the convention. Please make an effort to attend this very important meeting. Fraternally, Ronnie Rieger State By-Law Committee Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—
Family Fun and Important Dates
April 5 April 6 April 7 April 7 April 8 April 14 April 15 April 15 April 15 April 17 April 21
April 21 April 21 April 22 April 22 April 22 April 22 April 28 April 28 May 5 May 5 May 7 May 12 May 12 May 12
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District One Sales Agents’ Class • Lodge 186, Caldwell SPJST Home Office Closed • Good Friday Holiday State 42 Domino Tournament • Lodge 6, Cottonwood Lodge 18, Elgin Easter Egg Hunt (2) Easter Sunday SPJST Float • Smithville Jamboree Parade (1) District One Spring Meeting • Lodge 38, Kovar District Five Spring Meeting • Lodge 81, Needville Lodge 84, Dallas Awards Ceremony/Dinner (3) Income Taxes Due Bloomin’ Temple SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration • Temple SPJST Float • Needville Youth Fair Parade (5) Lodge 13, Dime Box Casino Night Fundraiser (1) District Three Spring Meeting • Lodge 6, Cottonwood Lodge 18, Elgin Free Appreciation Dance (2) Lodge 38, Kovar Annual Picnic (1) Lodge 107, Floresville 100th Anniversary Celebration (7) SPJST Float • Georgetown Red Poppy Parade (2) District Four Spring Meeting • Midland JOIN HANDS DAY SPJST Float • Brenham Maifest Parade (1) District Two Delegates’ Meeting • Lodge 29, Taylor SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament Lions Park, Temple SPJST Float • Bruceville-Eddy Mayfest Parade (2) SPJST Float • Granger Lakefest Parade (2)
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Jesse Pospisil announces candidacy for District Two Director
Dear Members, My name is Jesse Pospisil of Lodge 29, Taylor, and I am announcing my candidacy for the position of District Two Director. In 1968, I joined SPJST and served as vice president of Lodge 29 during the 1970s. I have also been a member of the Lodge 29 Property Committee for eight years, having served as chairmen for six years. In January 2011, I was appointed as a sales agent for Lodge 29, and I hold a General Lines Agent License with the State of Texas. In March 2006, I was elected to serve on the board of the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center (formerly SPJST Library, Archives and Museum) as the District Two Representative. The Museum’s board of directors entrusted me to the treasurer’s position in July 2006. During the renovation of the Museum’s building, located next to the SPJST Home Office in Temple, I served as chairman of the building committee. The renovation was successfully completed in 2009. I am a 1966 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Taylor. I joined the United States Army Reserve in April 1966 and retired as a Master Sergeant in April 1996. I also retired from the Texas Department of Transportation with more than 34 years of service. My wife Linda and I will be married for 45 years in June. We have two daughters and four grandchildren who are all active Lodge 29 members. My daughters led the youth club at Lodge 29 for a several years, and my grandchildren continue to be interested in the activities that SPJST provides, especially camp. If elected District Two Director, I will ask myself a question before any
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vote. How will my vote affect: 1) SPJST - the Society as a whole; 2) the members; 3) the local lodges, and 4) the youth clubs? As your Director, I will do everything in my power to support the lodges, to work with all the members, and to offer ideas. I am also very supportive of our youth program. I will do everything I can to promote the youth because as everyone knows, they are our future! My goal is to make this wonderful organization and District Two even better than it has been in the past 115 years. I will only be a phone call away if any member has concerns or issues that need to be discussed. If I can’t answer that question on the spot, I will get an answer as soon as possible. Thank you for considering me for this very important position. Fraternally, Jesse Pospisil —SPJST—
Lodge 6, Cottonwood to host State 42 Domino Tournament this Saturday SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood is the site of the 2012 SPJST State 42 Domino Tournament this Saturday, April 7. 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 6, Cottonwood is located at 700 South Czech Hall Road in West. Please register by Monday, April 2 by mailing your name, complete address, phone number, email, and entry fee to SPJST State 42 Dominoes, 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—
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Chester Jenke, Sr. announces candidacy for District Seven Director
Dear Members and Delegates of District Seven: I proudly announce my candidacy for District Seven Director. Since 2006, I have served SPJST as State Fraternal Activities Coordinator. During this time, I have assisted lodges and local lodge officers across the state in every day activities, training, and filing the necessary reports required by the Home Office. I have also assisted with many state and local lodge activities and tournaments, numerous district meetings/fall fun days, meal preparations, and local lodge fundraisers (including peeling potatoes and washing dishes) throughout the state. I have worked to reorganize inactive lodges and helped these lodges in Districts One, Two, Four, Five, Six, and Seven with meetings and activities to reestablish them in their communities. I submitted applications to the State Historical Commissioner for the historical marker in Fayetteville, Texas, to mark the site of the first SPJST Home Office. I have coordinated the bowling tournament for the Fraternal Alliance of Texas for the past three years to raise funds for scholarships and have assisted with the Legislative Awareness Day at the State Capitol in Austin for three years. The Legislative Awareness Day is an effort to make State Representatives aware of Texas’ fraternal benefit societies and their mission in the communities that the State Representatives serve. My wife Colleen is always by my side assisting with state, district, and local lodge events and activities. In June, we will celebrate 48 years of wedded bliss. We have three grown children who have families of their own. In our off time, we enjoy spending time with our six grandchildren and one great-grandson. I am a strong supporter of the SPJST Youth Program and youth clubs because these young members are the future leaders of SPJST and this great country. I believe our youth should be given the opportunity to be an active part of their lodges in the early years so they can become familiar with the operations and proceedings of the SPJST local lodge system as an active youth club member or just as a member of the adult lodge if the local lodge does not yet have a youth club. As a charter member of Lodge 258, Seguin, I have served in the position of president since the lodge was organized on October 4, 2005. In December
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2005, the lodge was officially chartered. Along with the officers and interested members in the community, I conducted many meetings prior to the chartering of the lodge and played a major role in chartering the lodge. Although I currently have very little time to pursue the duties of a sales agent, I hold a General Lines Agent License - Life, Accident, Health and HMO, which was issued on January 1, 2000. Instead of receiving this license by being grandfathered, I chose to prove to myself that I was capable of passing the state exam to get my license. I continue to fulfill the state requirements of 15 hours of continuing education each year, and I attend sales meetings and seminars regularly to keep up with the insurance regulations and changes. I hope to someday devote more time to recruiting members for Lodge 258, District Seven, and SPJST. Prior to my position as SPJST State Fraternal Activities Coordinator, I became actively involved with fraternal insurance in April 1971, when I joined the Sons of Hermann Fraternal Benefit Society, based in San Antonio, Texas. That is when I realized that fraternal insurance societies have much more to offer than just life insurance. I learned the benefits were for the living as well as the named beneficiary. One year later, I was appointed as a sales representative. In 1989, I was employed by the Sons of Hermann Fraternal Benefit Society. My career began in the marketing department as traveling auditor and as special representative. In April 1990, I earned my FIC (Fraternal Insurance Counselor) designation. When
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Sons of Hermann added annuities and IRAs to their portfolio, I was asked to serve as annuity director. In this position, I trained agents, educated members about annuities, set up the annuity/IRA department, and was responsible for seeing that this program got off to a successful start and continued to operate smoothly. Once this was accomplished, I assisted in the accounts receivable department and assisted in the mortgage loan department in addition to the duties of annuity director. In May 1997, I returned to the marketing department, where I served as marketing coordinator hiring and training sales representatives, routing membership inquiries ,and coordinating continuing education classes and workshops for local agents and lodge officers. Also, in 1997, I was appointed to serve on the board of directors of the Texas Fraternal Insurance Counselors where I served in every capacity finishing my appointment as president in 2004. In December 2002, I earned the FICF (Fraternal Insurance Counselor Fellow) designation. In May 2005, I retired from Sons of Hermann. After a year of retirement, I realized that I was not ready for retirement and applied for the position of State Fraternal Activities Coordinator with SPJST and was selected to fill this position. There is much work that needs to be accomplished in District Seven. No new lodges have been organized or chartered in the past four years (since the previous convention). No effort has been made to start new lodges to re-
place the seven lodges that have been “reassigned.” If District Seven and SPJST are to move forward, our attention must be focused on assisting all lodges in the district to stay active in the communities they serve and also on starting new lodges. I will represent the district for the benefit of all members at Supreme Lodge meetings, strive to assist marketing to provide quality plans that benefit members at competitive rates and still be profitable for SPJST, and make sure the State Youth Director stays current on all youth-affiliated projects to keep youth interested and involved in activities to groom future leaders for SPJST—just to name a few. My fraternal work experience combined with my past performance as SPJST State Fraternal Activities Coordinator speaks for itself as for my qualifications to lead District Seven in the coming years. When elected, I will devote all my time to District Seven as a full-time director. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please feel free to contact me by phone (210) 413-3053 or email cejenke1@aol.com or cejenke@gvec.net. I plan to visit with each lodge in District Seven in the very near future, and I look forward to seeing you at the Convention. In closing,, I ask for your support and votes at the 2012 SPJST Convention in Killeen on June 11 to 13. Fraternally, Chester Jenke, FICF —SPJST—
From the Insurance Department • • Sales Agents Spring Classes • • Sales agents District One invited to spring Thursday, April 5— sales classes SPJST Lodge 186, Caldwell
All sales agents are highly encouraged to attend these spring sales classes to be conducted by the Supreme Lodge Vice President and State Field Representative. The classes will cover Insurance Department procedures, sales recommendations, plans of insurance, and other updates. A light meal and refreshments will be served. Classes begin at 6 p.m. and will end around 8 p.m. Agents are asked to bring their rate books. Please RSVP to Lisa Mills at the Home Office by calling (800) 7277578 or by visiting “sales agent’s page” at www.spjst.org.
District Four Tuesday, May 15— SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena Thursday, May 17— Seymour
District Five Tuesday, April 24— SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Thursday, April 26— SPJST Lodge 196, Houston-West
District Seven Tuesday, April 10— Golden Corral in San Antonio 1025 SE Military Road Thursday, April 12— SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi
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Conclusions Reached During the Special Meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST held on January 28, 2012 at the Temple Convention Center, Temple, Texas
The meeting was called to order by President Brian Vanicek. The following members of the Supreme Lodge were present: Brian Vanicek, President; Gene McBride, Vice President; Leonard Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer; Donnie Victorick – District One/Chairman of the Board; Bobby Wuensche – District Two; Johnnie Krizan – District Three; Billy Rollwitz – District Four; Larry W. Pflughaupt – District Five; Michael Ahlstrom – District Six/Vice Chairman of the Board; and Robert J. Bayer – District Seven. The purpose of the meeting was to review a decision made during the December 5 and 6, 2011, Special Meeting of the Supreme Lodge concerning the SPJST Risk Management Program. New information was brought forward,
and new developments were considered. The first action was a decision to renew an expiring professional liability policy. A previous action would have allowed it to expire without renewal. Action was then taken on naming an agent of record which required reconsidering a decision made during the December 2011 special meeting. The agent of record serving in that capacity during 2011 was renamed. It was agreed that the Society Risk Management program will again be evaluated early in October 2012. The meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m. Fraternally submitted, Leonard Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST—
From the Fraternal Department State FAC: April Fraternal Updates SPJST Model Lodge Earlier in March, President Vanicek mailed a letter to all lodge presidents telling members about the Model Lodge Program that the SPJST Supreme Lodge is seeking to communicate. An article also appeared in the March 14 Vestnik. Please review the letter and contact President Vanicek (800) 727-7578 or myself (210) 4133053 or email cejenke@gvec.net if you have any questions or to set up a presentation for your lodge. Like President Vanicek stated, “Consider it to be continuing education for lodge leaders.” Email Address My new email address is cejenke@gvec.net. Yes, finally after many years of frustration and patience, high speed internet is now available in my area at an affordable rate. I feel like I have emerged out of the dark and joined civilization! Please make a note of the change of address. I will continue to keep the old address for several months, just in case someone does not get the new address and in order that I do not miss any mail.
100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Thanks to all members and lodges who participated in this year’s 100 Pen-
nies Scholarship Fund Drive. Donations are still coming in from the drive, which concludes March 31. Although the drive ends on March 31, donations will be accepted all year long and placed in the scholarship account. Watch the Vestnik in April for the final tally. Many high school seniors and undergraduate students will be able to continue their higher education because of your kindness and generosity.
District Spring Meetings District spring meetings continue in April. I have had the opportunity to attend several of the meetings, and all have been informative and well-attended. Please support your district officers and your district by attending. Your input and participation is important for the success of your district in the coming year. Meetings to be held are: District One—Sunday, April 15 Hosted by Lodge 38, Kovar District Three—Sunday, April 22 Hosted by Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Four—Saturday, April 28 Hosted by Lodge 219, El Paso District Five—Sunday, April 15 Hosted by Lodge 81, Needville
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Bloomin’ Temple Festival The Bloomin’ Temple Car Show will be held in Temple on Saturday, April 21. All proceeds from the show will benefit the Czech Heritage Museum. Several new events have been added this year. Please make plans to attend for a good time! For additional information or to volunteer with the car show, please see information in this week’s Vestnik or contact David Nauert (254) 534-0809 or Melanie Zavodny (254) 534-0807; email melaniez@vvm.com; or visit www.spjst.org.
Join Hands Day I have been hearing about some great projects being planned for this year’s participation. Hope your plans are progressing well for Join Hands Day, which will be observed May 5. It is a great way for the youth and adults in your lodge to take on a project together! The goal for this year is 55 lodges to participate. Take plenty of pictures and get them to your local newspaper so residents in your community will know what you are doing for the community and to the Vestnik so we may share your project with other members. Do not forget that the Home Office will offer a $100 incentive to local lodges who partner with the youth club or some other youth organization in their community. This money is to be used in developing and/or promoting their project. To receive the $100 incentive, lodges must register the event on line at www.spjst.org. Click on Join Hands Day and the web page will come up. You must complete step 1 and step 2 in order to qualify for the incentive money. If you have already submitted the paper registration to the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator’s office, disregard step 1 and go to step 2. Following confirmation of receipt of your project from the Join Hands Day association, the Home Office will then forward a check to the local lodge. If you need more information for planning your project, please contact me by email cejenke@gvec.net or phone (210) 413-3053. You may also visit the Join Hands Day website at www.joinhandsday.org for ideas.
SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament The SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament will be held at Lions Park in Temple, Texas on Saturday, May 12. Adults (ages 16 and above) will be able to participate. Teams will consist of two persons (two male, two female, or mixed – one male, one female).
Pre-registration by Monday, May 7 is strongly encouraged so that we will have an idea of how much food to purchase for lunch. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 12 with tournament play starting at 10 a.m. If you will recall, all state tournaments are open to members as well as non-members, so please invite your fellow members as well as non-member friends to participate. The member registration fee is $7 while the nonmember registration fee will be $15. For additional information or to preregister, visit www.spjst.org.
End of Summer Getaway Due to popular demand, good times again await you at the Corpus Christi Getaway. Start making plans now to join us on August 10 to 12 for a funfilled weekend. A golf tournament has been added on Friday morning for all you golf fans. Again, Chris Rybak will entertain us on Friday night, and on Saturday night, Lodge 79, Corpus Christi President Mark Rebecek and friends will entertain us with live country-western music. This year, rooms have been blocked at the Holiday Inn at Emerald Beach. To make your reservations, please call the hotel and indicate that you are with SPJST to receive the discounted rate. Additional details will appear in my monthly letter and also in the Vestnik as they become available, but do make your reservation soon. We are here to help if you need assistance. Please feel free to call me (210) 413-3053 or email cejenke@gvec.net or contact Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez (800) 727-7578 or (254) 773-1575 or email tammym@spjst.com. Your District FAC is also available to assist you:
District One FAC Kyle Skrabanek (979) 272-3440 District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch (254) 771-0193 District Three FAC George Pauling (254) 754-7633 District Four FAC Sylvia Rollwitz (325) 442-3141 District Five FAC Patricia Bruce (281) 890-4933 District Six FAC Helen Zabransky (361) 798-3347 District Seven FAC Glen Pruski (956) 286-6104 Fraternally submitted, Chester Jenke, FICF State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—
District One Spring Meeting set for April 15 at Lodge 38, Kovar
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Around the Districts
It is time for our District One Spring Meeting! The meeting will be held at Lodge 38, Kovar, located near Smithville, Texas, on Sunday, April 15, 2012. I encourage all District One members to attend. Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. with the meeting to follow
at 2 p.m. A full course meal will be served after the meeting consisting of fried chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, peaches, and dessert. I hope to see all of you there. To get to Lodge 38—from Smithville, head south on Highway 95 for approximately six miles. Turn right onto Stolle Lane/CR 312. Go 1.2 miles. Turn right on Zimmerhanzel Road/CR 311. Go 440 feet, and the lodge is on the left. Fraternally, Kathy Maney, Secretary —SPJST—
Who Will Protect Your Family From Your Business - Part 1
From the Desk of Delisle Doherty Districts One and Five State Field Representative We have insurance to cover all as- business dies with you, but that doespects of our life. We have insurance n’t mean the lawsuits will. The taxes to protect us in are part of the family income. There case we get into may be a tremendous cost to your an accident. We family protecting themselves, even have insurance though they will eventually win. The protecting our cost of winning can bankrupt the famhouse from crime ily. and weather. We Key man insurance was designed to have insurance prevent all this from happening. A key protecting our man policy will give the family membusiness for the Delisle Doherty ber, who is handling the business, same reason. We enough money to do one of three have insurance protecting ourselves things: Hire someone to continue to from lawsuits (E&O and D&O). We run the business, hire someone to even get insurance when we fly. If we clean the books and sell the business, get sick, we have insurance. If we get or hire someone to bring the business disabled, we are insured. So why down cleanly. You can also have a key haven’t we done anything protecting man policy on your top salesperson to our families from our business? insure you have working capital to abWhen a small business owner dies, sorb the loss of business you will exhis business does not die with him, un- perience when he is gone, until he is less he is a sole proprietor. If a busi- replaced. You may also want disabilness owner is a corporation or LLC, ity insurance in case you are disabled. the government will attack their famEvery business owner needs it (unily. They will want the payroll taxes, less you have no family or partners or unemployment taxes, sales taxes, friends). If you own a business or property taxes, and the annual taxes. know anyone who does, please conThe vendors will want their money. tact an agent or your state field repreThe employees will want their money. sentative to start protecting your The customers will want the job or family today. items they paid for in advance. Next week, we will talk about proWhere do you think they are going to tecting yourself from your partners get it? Your family—where else. family. If you are a sole proprietor, your —SPJST—
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District One Spring Meeting
District Five Spring Meeting
Sunday, April 15, 2012 • Lodge 38, Kovar
Sunday, April 15, 2012 • Lodge 81, Needville
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278 Zimmerhanzel Road • Flatonia, Texas
2 p.m. Call Meeting to Order.........................................................................Randy Gaas Pledge of Allegiance.................................District One/State King Robert Lewis District One Queen Emily Lewis Welcome by Lodge 38 President.....................................................Johnny Janak Roll Call of Officers ........................................................................RayAnn Ford Roll Call of Lodges..........................................................................RayAnn Ford Recognition of Guests........................................................................Randy Gaas Reading of Minutes .........................................................................RayAnn Ford Tribute to Departed Members, Reading of Deceased Members.......Randy Gaas Reading of 50-, 75-, and Age 96 Members................................Susan Skrabanek Treasurer’s Report.....................................................................Ann Schoeneman District Youth Counselor’s Report.............................................Susan Skrabanek Report of Standing Committees By-Law.........................................................................................Richard Ford Finance....................................................................................Thomas Cannon Insurance................................................................................Susan Skrabanek Publication................................................................................Floyd Kostelka Supreme Lodge Report .............................................................Leonard Mikeska District Director’s Report...........................................................Donnie Victorick Old Business New Business Audit Committee Report Recess for 501(c)(3) Directors’ Reports Education and Nature Center.................................................Susan Skrabanek Czech Heritage Museum.....................................................Darlene Brinkman Rest Home and Assisted Living............................................Donnie Victorick Reconvene Meeting............................................................................Randy Gaas Election of District Officers for 2012 Selection of Site, Time, and Date of Fall Fun Day and 2013 Spring Meeting Adjournment Meal to Follow—Provided by Lodge 38, Kovar —SPJST—
State Horseshoe Tournament set for May 12 in Temple
The SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament is Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Lions Park in Temple, Texas. Registration is at 9 a.m., and play begins at 10 a.m. SPJST members and non-members, ages 16 and above, will pitch two-person team format. Teams can be mixed (man and woman). The tournament will be played in a roundrobin format. The $7 per member and $15 per non-member entry fee will include morning snacks and refreshments, a delicious lunch, a chance at awards, a door prize drawing, and most importantly, lots of fraternal fun! Prizes will be awarded to the top four places.
Equipment will be provided by SPJST. Players are encouraged to bring chairs. Directions to Lions Park: Take I35 to Midway Drive (Exit 297). Go east 1.4 miles on Midway Drive to Hickory. Turn right on Hickory. Take Hickory for one mile. Turn right at A.J. Mercer Softball Complex. You are at Lions Park. Follow winding road. Take a left at the softball field, follow around to horseshoe pits. Please register by Monday, May 7. To reserve your spot in the tournament, call Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez at SPJST Home Office (254) 773-1575 or (800) 7277578 or email tammym@spjst.com. —SPJST—
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13609 Violet Street • Needville, Texas
Registration: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Youth Easter Egg Contest Registration: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. *See SPJST Youth Club Handbook regarding rules for the non-edible Easter egg contest. Lunch: Roast Beef with Trimmings — Served 12 noon to 1 p.m. Adults: $6 • Children: $3 (age 12 and under) 1 p.m. Call Meeting to Order.................................................................Ashley Victorick Pledge of Allegiance ...............................................................District Five Youth Welcome by Lodge 81 President...............................................Vincent Newman Roll Call of Officers...........................................................Mary Ann Kieschnick Roll Call of Lodges............................................................Mary Ann Kieschnick Recognition of Special Guests........................................................Patricia Bruce Reading of Minutes............................................................Mary Ann Kieschnick Treasurers Report Lorenda Baldwin (District Youth Club Election of Officers.......................assigned area) FAC Report .....................................................................................Patricia Bruce Memorial Service Report of Supreme Lodge Standing Committees By-Laws................................................................................Mildred Holeman Finance.......................................................................................Marceil Malak Insurance .................................................................................Helen Hegwood Publication.............................................................................Lorenda Baldwin Supreme Lodge Report...................................................................Brian Vanicek District Directors Report.......................................................Larry W. Pflughaupt State Field Representative............................................................Delisle Doherty District Youth Counselors Report................................Barbara Linney-Gonzales Old Business New Business Audit Committee Report Announcement of Time and Date of Fall Fun Day 2012—Lodge 172, Pasadena Selection of Place, Time and Dates for: 2013 Spring Meeting 2013 Fall Fun Day District 2011 Lodge Incentive and Fraternalist of the Year Awards.................................Larry W. Pflughaupt Lifetime Achiever Awards, 50-, 75-, and Age 96 Members Recess for 501(c)(3) Director’s Reports Education and Nature Center ..................................Barbara Linney-Gonzales Czech Heritage Museum......................................................Mildred Holeman Rest Home and Assisted Living.................................................Lonnie Lostak Reconvene Meeting....................................................................Ashley Victorick Election of District Officers for 2012 Announcement of District Youth Club Officers.............District Youth President Announcement of Easter Egg Contest Winners ..........Barbara Linney-Gonzales General Announcements Installation of District and Youth Officers ...........................Larry W. Pflughaupt Adjournment —SPJST—
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Lodge 24, Cyclone plans Mother’s Day barbecue
Dear Readers, The March meeting of Lodge 24, Cyclone was held on Monday evening March 12, 2012. There were 10 members and two guests present.
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
The meeting was called to order by President Daniel Wilde. We recited the Pledge of Allegiance and remained standing for a moment of silence in honor of deceased and/or sick members. Secretary Margaret Mikeska read the minutes from the previous meeting, and they were approved as read. Treasurer’s report, bar report, and FAC report were all given next.
Assistant Youth Leader Brenda Maddux gave the youth report. They had their meeting on Saturday, March 11 at the hall. There were 18 youth, 16 adults, and one youth guest present. They have a lot of things going on right now and are working on some future projects. Their next meeting will be Saturday morning, April 7 at the hall. I just may attend this one myself. They have a lady who is going to teach them how to make kolaches. Secretary Margaret read correspondence. We received a letter from Dorothy Vitek asking us to sponsor her at Relay for Life walk for the American Cancer Society. We have sponsored her for several years, and we will continue to do so. We also received a letter from Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek discussing exactly what the SPJST organization is all about. We then had a lengthy discussion about our Mother’s Day Barbecue Dinner. Yes, we will be having it on Mother’s Day in May. There had been
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some talk about not doing it because of the lack of help. But, we are going to do it. So we will appreciate all the help we can get. The youth club will man the dessert booth again so your donation of a cake or more than one will be greatly appreciated. We were pleased to have District Two Director Bob Wuensche and his wife Ruth at our meeting. Thank you for being there and for the door prizes. And, a big thank you for matching our donation to Mrs. Vitek. We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped on the Sunday afternoon that the Texas Polka Music Museum held its fundraiser at Lodge 24. It turned out really well, and there was quite a big crowd at Flag Hall that day. We had a lot of folks ask why we don’t have some Sunday afternoon dances. Well, the main reason we don’t do a lot of things that we could do is due to the lack of help. But we discussed it at the meeting, and we may have some dances in the future. There were no birthdays or an-
SPJST Sponsors Wine and Cheese Reception at TOCA’s Annual Awards Banquet
LEFT PHOTO: Colleen Jenke awaits guests to the wine and cheese table. CENTER PHOTO: A certificate of appreciation is presented to Texans of Czech Ancestry (TOCA) honoree and 2011 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year Lloyd House, center, by TOCA President Arlene
Cloyd and SPJST State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Chester Jenke. RIGHT PHOTO: State FAC Chester Jenke pours wine. Thanks to Chester and Colleen for setting up and hosting the tables at this annual event.
LEFT PHOTO: SPJST State FAC Chester Jenke presents a check to Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center President Retta Chandler. The funds are SPJST’s annual allocation which was approved by the delegates to the 30th SPJST Convention in 2008. CENTER PHOTO: SPJST State FAC Chester Jenke presents a check to Czech Heritage Society President Phyllis Teykl, center, and CHS Treasurer Rita
Vanek as SPJST’s annual allocation to the Czech Heritage Society of Texas which was approved by the delegates to the 30th SPJST Convention in 2008. RIGHT PHOTO: 2011 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year Lloyd House, right, and wife Bettie pause for a quick photo with SPJST State FAC Chester Jenke at the TOCA Annual Awards Banquet.
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niversaries reported for March. We drew for door prizes then the meeting was adjourned.
Next Meeting—April 9 The next meeting will be April 9 at 7 p.m. Come and join us. Fraternally, Theresa Klecka, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 32, Victoria reminder: April 12 potluck
Reminder . . . Spring Fling Potluck on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at 6 p.m. Everyone is to bring two dishes and a photo of something very special to you. Hope to see you on the 12th . . . Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom Reporter/FAC —SPJST—
Kayla Kuzel and Travis Dohnalik to exchange wedding vows
Tony and Debbie Dohnalik of Cameron announce the engagement of their son, Travis Michael, to Kayla LeeAnn Kuzel, daughter of Jeff and Sheri Kuzel of Buckholts. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late Wesley and Bessie Hyzak of Granger and the late Frank and Vlasta Dohnalik of Cameron. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mary Chudej of Buckholts and Johnny Chudej of Buckholts and Barbara Kuzel and the late Norman Kuzel of Buckholts. Travis is employed with Milano and Calvert Livestock Exchange and Dohnalik Custom Harvesting. Kayla is a 2011 graduate of Tarleton State
Lodge 38, Kovar plans dinner, country auction
Dear Members, It is time once again for our annual dinner and country auction fundraiser at Lodge 38, Kovar. This will be held on Sunday, April 22, 2012. We hope you can attend. Dinner will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. Plates are $8 for adults and $5 for children, ages 12 years and under. The auction will follow. We will kindly appreciate donations of items for the country auction. We
University with a nursing degree and is employed with Standards of Care Home Health. The couple will be married on May 26 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Marak. Travis and his parents are members of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. —SPJST—
will also appreciate your donation of two cakes—one for the dessert table and one for the cake wheel. We are looking forward to seeing you on Sunday, April 22. Your contributions will support the presence of Lodge 38, Kovar in our community.
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Lodge 38 to Host District One Spring Meeting Lodge 38 is honored to host the District One Spring Meeting on Sunday, April 15. We are seeking volunteers to help us at this event. If you are interested in volunteering, please give us a call. Thank you for your contributions and your support. Sincerely yours, SPJST Lodge 38 Officers Donna Zimmerhanzel Treasurer (830) 839-4353 —SPJST—
Lodge 66, Waco reports on March meeting
The meeting of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco was called to order by President John Engelke on Sunday, March 18, 2012, by President John Engelke at 2:30 p.m. at Linden Hall in Elm Mott. All officers were present with the exception of Vice President Mary Alice Langlotz. There were 11 members and one guest Edward Vordenkunz present. Secretary Sister Dana McAdams read the minutes of the February 19 meeting, and they were approved as read. President Engelke read correspon-
Lodge 29, Taylor Members Deliver Canned Drink Tabs, Eyeglasses
Lodge 15, Buckholts Members Enjoy Monthly Meeting Left to right are Regina Peevey, Kathleen Jurca, and Martha Glaser. In back is Virginia Williams. The ladies were enjoying the meeting at Lodge 15, Buckholts held March 15, 2012.
Thanks to Lodge 29, Taylor members Edwina Jezisek, left, and her mom Kathryn Adamek for collecting two gallons of canned drink tabs and numerous bags of eyeglasses and delivering them to the Home Office last week. The tabs will be donated to Ronald McDonald House and the eyeglasses will be donated to an eyeglass collection facility, says State Youth Director Frank Horak, who accepted the donation.
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dence from Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek. The 50-year pins will be given out to members at our May meeting. President Engelke also reported that he has had no further word from Realtor Eric Hill on the sale of Linden Hall. Due to the absence of Fraternal Activities Coordinator Sister Mary Alice Langlotz, President Engelke gave the FAC report. A reminder that the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive ends March 31. Lodge 66 will make a monetary donation to the scholarship fund in the name of Gladys Yates and the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund. President Engelke also reminded members of Join Hands Day on May 5; State Horseshoe Tournament at Lions Park in Temple on May 12; and the fun getaway in Corpus Christi August 10 to 12. Sister Dorothy Veselka of the Entertainment Committee thanked Debbie Galler for the sandwiches, Mary Lou Urbanek for the dessert and tea, and Dorothy Veselka for the cheese dip and Fritos. For the April 18 meeting, all members are asked to bring salads or casseroles. Brother Louie Veselka reported no grievances. Sister Dorothy Veselka of the Cheer and Condolence Committee congratulated Jodie and Dana McAdams on their 31st wedding anniversary on March 2. Sister Dorothy will also send a get well card to Kevin Galler who broke his leg. We hope he
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Leprechauns Invade Lodge 80, Holland!
Lodge 80, Holland was feeling very “Irish” on March 15, 2012. Leprechauns had invaded the hall! St.Patrick’s Day bingo was a hit with many great Irish door prizes as well as a fun night of games. Pictured are some of the very helpful leprechauns at the hall. They are, front, Risa Pajestka, left, and Estelle Coker. BACK: Frank Pajestka, Jr., Cyril Pajestka, and Clay Tschoerner. —Submitted by Risa Pajestka
is feeling better by now. Bookkeeper Sister Diana Engelke gave the bookkeeping report. Sister Diana Engelke read the names of candidates for membership. Clifford Randal House wrote up Richard Owen Pruitt, Eric Wayne Nors, and Michael Shane Pruitt. Transferred from Lodge 6 to Lodge 66 was Clifford Randal House. All were
accepted to Lodge 66. President Engelke reminded delegates to the convention of the delegates’ meeting on March 31 at Lodge 6 at 10 a.m. He also reminded members of the District Three Spring Meeting at Lodge 6 on April 22. Election of district officers will be held at that meeting. March birthday celebrant present
Lodge 88, Houston: “The Chandelier Ballroom”
SPJST Lodge 88, Houston has a bit of news for those who do not know the history of our chandelier. Our Ballroom has always been known as The Chandelier Ballroom. Our Chandelier was brought back from Czechoslovakia in 1965 for our new building. We felt that now it was in dire need of refurbishing. The Memorial Fund contributions were used for this project. The membership honors the memories of our loved ones and remembers their dedication to the lodge. We acquired several bids. The one we chose was The House of Glass—in business for 60 years and owned and operated by Art and Lynn Graeter. They did a wonderful job. The Chandelier was cleaned and rewired; old beads were taken off because they were plastic; and new crystals were added. The picture shows what the chandelier represents. The base is a flower pot, the arms represent the leaves, and in the center comes out the flowers extending to the ceiling.
The membership in 1965 thought the chandelier was too straight up and too small for the ballroom so additions were made by the ladies at the lodge in 1965. They strung beads and added crystals to the Chandelier making its appearance seem larger. When Mr. Graeter saw that the beads were plastic and the prisms were missing and stained from the cigarette smoke (from when you could smoke in the hall), he knew what had to be done. He removed the beads and the old prisms, and ordered new ones from the Czech Republic which took several months. We now have a beautiful chandelier, and we are still known as “The Chandelier Ballroom.” So please, come visit us. I hope you enjoyed a little bit of SPJST Lodge 88 history. Fraternally, Cleburn Lincke, Memorial Fund Chairman —SPJST—
was John Engelke. Door prize winner was George Pauling. One hundred percent winner was Louie Veselka.
Next Meeting—April 15 The next lodge meeting is scheduled for April 15 at 2:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 81 Needville to host SPJST Float at April 21 parade
The March 2012 meeting of Needville’s Lodge 81 was held on Sunday, the 18th. At 12 noon, President Vincent Newman gave a prayer of thanks. We had a potluck meal. The members brought an assortment of meats, vegetables, and desserts. Thanks to Darlene Blinka and her kitchen committee for getting everything set up for us. Also, thanks to everyone who brought all of the delicious food. President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1 p.m. Willie Mae Kuykendall led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers answered the roll call except Special Funds Chairman Tom Stavinoha. We had a moment of silence for departed members Charlie Baettcher and Jerry Kubala. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read the minutes, and since there weren’t any corrections, they were approved as read. She also reminded the lodge members that next month on April 15, we will have the district meeting. Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha read his report, and it was approved as read. Bradley also read Special Funds Chairman Tom Stavinoha’s report and it was approved as read. Under old business, Jeanette Newman announced that she put the scholarship articles in the local papers and the Vestnik. Also, someone commented on how nice the roses and the trees looked that Tom Stavinoha planted. Also under old business, Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall reminded everyone that Join Hands Day will be on May 5. Willie Mae said that she will coordinate with the S.P.J.S.T. Nursing Home and Catholic Life to once again doing bingo with the resi-
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Construction Begins at Lodge 88, Houston
Pictured are artist’s renderings of the newly redesigned front (left photo) and back of Lodge 88, Houston. The remodel was approved by members in the October 2011 monthly meeting. City construction permits were re-
dents, and Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha said that he will try to get a group together to pick trash up at the ballpark. We also congratulated Bradley Stavinoha for receiving the top sales agent award. Under new business, Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha mentioned the summer camp at Cooper Farm in the latter part of July for children of local lodges. Also, under new business, Special Funds Chairman Tom Stavinoha sent word with Bradley for us to vote on whether or not to refund money for a rental cancellation. It was voted to refund half of the money. Under other business, President Vincent Newman read the fraternal activities coordinator report from Chester Jenke. He also reminded us about Join Hands Day, the upcoming State 42 Tournament, the Bloomin’
Temple Festival on April 21, the End of Summer Getaway, the SPJST Cookbook, and the SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament date change to May 12. Also, Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha announced that he procured the SPJST Float for the Needville Youth Fair Parade on April 21. He also reminded members that we have a queen candidate riding the float this year. Her name is Katy Janda. Next, we had representatives for the District Five Spring Meeting talk to us about our upcoming meeting on April 15. They went through the itinerary of the day and answered questions we had about the meeting. Door prize winners were George Abschneider, Dorothy Kuban, Leonora Marek, and Winnifred Susan. Congratulations to our lucky winners. For our next meal on April 15, it
cently finalized, and construction has officially started. The back is scheduled to be completed first, and work on the front will begin soon. —Submitted by Dorothy Pflughaupt
will be catered for the District Five Spring Meeting. Members, please bring a dessert for the District Five Spring Meeting. We also decided that at our May meeting, we will have hamburgers. See you at the next meeting. Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas to honor longtime members
Dear Members, Lodge 84, Dallas invites you to our anniversary appreciation dinner on Sunday, April 15, 2012. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. We will have a short meeting and honor our 50- and 75year pin recipients. A spaghetti dinner will follow. All attendees are asked to please bring a dessert to share. Also, please bring disposable diapers for our Join Hands Day project. All donations will be greatly appreciated. See you on April 15 for a great afternoon of fraternalism! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston: Undeck the Hall
Dear Members, The Decorating Committee at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston decorated the hall for Christmas, and everyone enjoyed it. Now, as you can see, it all must come down; 2011 has come and gone.
A big thank you to all the Decorating Committee for a great job. Many compliments were received on the decorations. It was a lot of hard work, but we all enjoyed the fellowship in working together. Now, you can see our ladder guy Cory Pechacek taking down the decorations. It is nice to have a young man
LEFT PHOTO: Cory Pechacek is pictured removing Christmas decorations. CENTER PHOTO: The beautiful Christmas decorations.
to do the climbing for us old people. Thank you, Cory, and Sharon and Eldon Bailey. Thank you for working so hard and making this all possible. Fraternally, Betty Beyer, Decorating Chairman —SPJST—
RIGHT PHOTO: Eldon and Sharon Bailey carry Christmas decorations to store them for next year.
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Lodge 87, Temple meets April 10
Dear Members, Lodge 87, Temple will meet Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at the lodge hall at 6:30 p.m. A meal will be served. Anyone who is interested in serving as a lodge officer is encouraged to attend this meeting. For more information, please contact President Hiram Dixon (254) 231-7722. Fraternally, Hiram Dixon, President —SPJST—
Lodge 151 Wharton gives to scholarship fund
Lodge 151, Wharton held its quarterly meeting on March 12, 2012, at Wharton Depot Museum. This was a new location for our quarterly SPJST meetings. A meat tray, sandwiches, chips and dip, pickles, and tea were served to the 13 members and two guests before the meeting. The lodge members provided a variety of desserts. President Gerald Macha called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was observed for the departed members.
Lodge 66, Waco honors birthday
Lodge 66, Waco birthday celebrant John Engelke was recognized at the lodge’s March meeting. Happy birthday, John!
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Lodge 151, Wharton Members Celebrate Birthdays
Lodge 151, Wharton honored its January, February, and March birthday celebrants at the March 12, 2012, meeting. Pictured are, left to right, Charlotte Bucek, Janie Bucek, Jimmy Vasek, Carolyn Bucek, and Gerald Macha. Not pictured are Georgene Chumchal and Jake Kalina. —Submitted by Janie Bucek, Secretary/FAC
The first order was business was to elect a secretary for Lodge 151 since the secretary’s position was still opened. Janie Bucek was elected to be the secretary. Afterwards, District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom installed all the officers. The roll was called, and all officers were present. President Gerald Macha welcomed District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom and wife Kathy to our meeting. The December minutes and treasurer’s report were provided to the members before the meeting so a motion was made to dispense with the reading of the minutes and treasurer’s report, and the motion was seconded. After the minutes and treasurer’s report were reviewed by the members, they were approved. A thank you note from S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 for the $100 donation made by the lodge for their Christmas fund was read. Next, a letter about our lodge’s refund check for 2011 was read. Correspondence was also read about a death claim. FAC Janie Bucek reported on the upcoming SPJST activities. She informed the members that Join Hands Day will be held on May 5, and the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive would end on March 31. District Six Rest Home Director Charles Bucek reported that the administrator at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 in Needville had resigned, but another administrator had been selected. Also, he reported all of the dis-
eased pine trees had to be cut down at the Needville Rest Home. New trees will be planted to replace the pine trees. David Bucek gave the cemetery report. He stated the SPJST District Six Cemetery Organization plans to lay some more sidewalks at the SPJST Shiner Cemetery. Second, he stated the text for SPJST Moravia Cemetery’s historical marker still has not been written. Since the funds for the
Texas Historical Commission (THC) were cut, only one person is in charge of writing the inscriptions. Last of all, he informed us that the THC has approved a historical marker for the SPJST Shiner Cemetery. This was our first quarterly lodge meeting at Wharton Depot Museum. The members were asked if they wanted to continue to have their meetings at this location or change the location of our meetings. After discussing the matter, the members decided to hold all of our meetings at Wharton Depot Museum. The lodge members decided to purchase a one-quarter page ad in the Official SPJST Convention Souvenir Book. Carolyn Bucek made a motion to donate to the SPJST Scholarship Fund which was seconded. A $50 donation was made to the SPJST Scholarship Fund in memory of the following deceased Lodge 151 members: Joe Chumchal, Jr., James Tinsely Lane, Edna June Johnson, Landis Kopecky, and Billy C. Dorris. District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom announced that the SPJST District Six Fall Meeting will be held in Victoria on September 30. The 2012 SPJST Convention is June 11 to 13. Since our quarterly meetings are held on the second Monday of the month, he reminded us that we need to change the date of our June meeting. A motion was made and seconded to schedule our next quarterly meeting
Lodge 151, Wharton Presents 2012 Officers
Lodge 151, Wharton recently elected its 2012 officers. They are, left to right, Treasurer Carolyn Bucek, Fraternal Activities Coordinator/Secretary Janie Bucek, Second Vice President Ray Pilgrim, Vice President Charles Bucek, and President Gerald Macha. The officers were installed by District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom, far right. —Submitted by Janie Bucek, Secretary/FAC
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for Monday, June 18. Last of all, Director Ahlstrom announced he would not seek another term as SPJST District Six Director. He stated he has enjoyed working with everyone in District Six. The birthday honorees for January, February, and March were Carolyn Bucek, Charlotte Bucek, Janie Bucek, Georgene Chumchal, Jake Kalina, Gerald Macha, and Jimmy Vasek. Each birthday honoree received a gift from the lodge. Names for several door prizes were drawn. President Gerald Macha adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Fraternally, Janie Bucek, FAC/Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 160 San Angelo meets April 9
Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo, will hold its quarterly meeting on Monday, April 9, 2012, at 6 p.m. The Dutch treat dinner and meeting will take place at Zentner’s Daughter in San Angelo. We will discuss the Join
Lodge 177, Academy supports Little River Catfish Association
On behalf of SPJST Lodge 177, Academy, Kevin Beck, left, presents a check for $1,000 to the Little River Catfish Association on Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Academy.
Hands Day project and the upcoming SPJST Convention which will be held in June. We hope you will be able to attend this meeting. Fraternally, Sandra Jansa, President —SPJST—
Scenes from Lodge 219, El Paso’s Meeting Submitted by Baltazar Nunez, Reporter
Lodge 179 Warrenton meets April 19
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Note: Lodge 179, Warrenton will not meet on its regular night but will meet on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at 6 p.m. at Jervis Garden Deck in Ledbetter, Texas. We will participate in Join Hands Day activities by working with Ledbetter Homemakers Club and Ledbetter Fire Department. Thanks! Ricky Weyand Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 196 Houston-West meets April 15
Lodge 196, Houston-West has changed its next two meeting dates to Sunday, April 15 and Sunday, May 6. Please make a note of these meeting dates, and we look forward to seeing you. Fraternally, Cadance Wager Secretary —SPJST—
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Ennis Sewing Circle
Ennis Sewing Circle met on March 15, 2012. Ann Clagett, Pat Fowler, Eleanora Pelzel, Dorothy Prachyl, and I arrived around at 8 a.m. We started stretching Pat Fowler’s quilt and arranging table and chairs. Ann Clagett did a beautiful job decorating our tables in the Easter theme. By then Irene Prachyl, Ginny Svehlak, Geraldine Valek, Georgia Wensowitch, Dorothy J. Kudrna, Georgia Holy, Dorothy Bobalek, and Margaret Martinek came and most were quilters. By lunch time, we had 18 members and four guests — Olga Krysinski,
Joe, Jerry, and Julius. President Dorothy led us in prayer, and we all enjoyed a delicious lunch. As always, we had many beautiful, delicious dishes. Thank you, everyone, and thank you to our committee — Ginny Svehlak, Dorothy J. Kudrna, Joyce Ehrenberger, and Libbie Vrla. After lunch, President Dorothy called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all, and a moment of silence was held for Jodie Slovak and Cecilia Blazek. The minutes were read by Secretary Margaret, and Treasurer Dorothy Bobalek gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved as read. Sunshine Lady Eleanora announced the March birthday celebrants—Georgia Wensowitch and
Mary Zabojnik. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Georgia. Mary was in Louisiana for her 70th birthday. I hope she was lucky. I’m sure she enjoyed herself. Mary’s children and sister and brother-in-law will be hosting her with a big party on March 17. Mary, we wish you many more happy birthdays. Pat Fowler announced we will quilt for Ann Clagett in April, Joan Strunc in May, our Sewing Circle Christmas quilt in June, and July is our elephant sale, and show-and-tell. Ann Clagett read a thank you from Milton and Anne Tupy for remembering their aunt Annie Zvolanek with our donation to Dallas Life Foundation in her memory. Thank you was received from Lil Kosarek for the beautiful cross from the Circle when she retired
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being our treasurer. Thank you went out to Irene Prachyl for the great job she did in working up, typing, and handing out copies of our telephone committee. Irene, you really did good. Thank you went out to the following - Ginny Svehlak for sugar; Georgia Holy - tea cups; and Geraldine Valek - plates, cups, and forks. We do appreciate our wonderful members. They keep us stocked. Our new member Olga Krysinski was introduced, and she has joined our Circle. We are glad to have you. It was good to see Ella Mae and Jerry Zmolek and Bertha and Julius Podhrasky. We missed you last month. We missed Martha Ritchey and Josephine Rubin. They were not feel-
Lodge 219, El Paso Partners with Community to Collect Funds for Fisher House
The Fisher House is located within walking distance of William Beaumont Army Medical Center on the east side of the hospital and approximately half mile from the Fort Bliss commissary, post exchange, banking facilities, and credit union. No shuttle service is provided. The Fisher House provides most amenities, including toiletries, towels, linens, kitchenware, prepaid phone cards, cribs, and rollaway beds. William Beaumont Army Medical Center serves active duty military personnel, family members, and beneficiaries in El Paso and the surrounding areas. Charitable contributions are an important source of funding for Army Fisher
Houses CFC 48325 United States Army Fisher Houses are dedicated to our greatest national treasure . . . Our military service men and women and their loved ones. For more information or to donate, to the Fisher House, call (915) 569-1860. Donations can be mailed to William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss (El Paso), Texas, WBAMC Fisher House, Building 7360 Rodriguez Street, El Paso, Texas 79930. Baltazar Nunez, Reporter —SPJST—
Private donation contributions were collected by Lodge 219, El Paso Treasurer/Social Member Fred Beck for the Fisher House. Great job, Fred! LEFT PHOTO: Thanks to New Start Homes. Pictured are, left to right, Baltazar Nunez, Fred Beck, Arnulfo Rivera, and owners David and Jason Glas. CENTER PHOTO: Thanks to San Jose Funeral Home. Pictured are, left to right, Fred Beck, Funeral Director Renny Dozier, Sales Manager Victor Corral, and Baltazar Nunez. RIGHT PHOTO: Thanks to 19th Rifle Co. USMCR Foundation. Left to right are Baltazar
Nunez, Fred Beck, and President Bobby O’Dell. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Thanks to Dick Poe Motors. Pictured are, left to right, Baltazar Nunez, General Manager Gery Recklebus, Owner Dick Poe, and Fred Beck. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Fred Beck, left, and Baltazar Nunez, right, present the funds to Fisher House Manager Harry E. Hicks, Jr. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Bronze plaque pictured at The Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher House. Their gift is dedicated to our greatest national treasure—our military service men and women and their loved ones.
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Scenes from Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth
LEFT PHOTO: Hostesses were, left to right, Pauline Morbitzer, Lorinda Manasco, Betty Loyd, and Hermina Cihacek. CENTER PHOTO: Birthday ladies Joann Wilcox and Willie Mae Becan. Happy birthday! RIGHT
ing good. Willy Matus took her granddaughter to Galveston for spring break. Victoria Vlk is having company - her sister from up north - visiting, and we had hoped to see Kay Lynn Kovar since it was spring break, but I hear that she cut her hand and had stitches. We hope all is going well for her. I received a telephone call from Geraldine Zhanel thanking us for her Christmas sack and how much she is enjoying all the items. It was so good to hear from her. Geraldine sounded great and promised that when school is out, her daughter Paula would bring her to a meeting. How great! We haven’t seen her in a long time. President Dorothy announced that if anyone has not paid their 2012 dues to please do so as soon as possible. She thanked all for coming, for the wonderful food, the clean up, and wished all a happy Easter. She stated that the next meeting will be April 12 then she adjourned the meeting. The door prize was brought by Ann Clagett and won by President Dorothy—a beautiful pot and kalanchoe plant. Ann handed out the little gifts.
Other News Ginny Svehlak has already started dressing dolls for the St. John Church bazaar. Someone else said they have started, but I didn’t catch who. Congratulations to Joyce and Joe Ehrenberger on their 65th wedding anniversary in February. They went out to the Old Warsaw Restaurant. Eleanora Pelzel and her daughter went to Houma, Louisiana, to attend a birthday party for two of her greatgrandsons. They also stopped at some fabric stores. Eleanora’s daughter is also a quilter.
I just have to say a little bit about the Mollie B Polka Party. It was a big success as for people. They came from everywhere - California, Montana, Michigan, New York, and all between. Everything went well. The Mollie B people said it was one of the nicest
PHOTO: Guests, left to right, are Ashley Strauss, Karen Barrett, Aleesha Barrett, and Doris Merlick Mobley. —Submitted by Joan Shropshire
places in which they have recorded. They are supposed to start showing it on television on May 5. It was so nice to see some of my Vestnik friends. They stopped to visit in the Museum. Everyone, take care and see you April 12 when we will quilt, have a
covered dish lunch, door prize, and little gift exchange. Georgie Morales, Reporter —SPJST—
Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth
Since St. Patrick’s Day and Easter were approaching, what better themes could we have had for our March meeting. The tables were decorated with lovely spring items, and the ladies brought out their Irish dress. Caroline O’Brien, one of our newest members, was our resident leprechaun. She looked beautiful with her green floral leis around her neck. Members and guests totaled 53 in attendance by my count. Prior to the meeting, Gloria Farek brought a quilt she had purchased at a garage sale. At the time she bought it, it apparently was unfinished. Evelyn Scaff helped her bind it I think, and it turned out beautiful. Gloria also brought bottles of barbecue sauce that her son had donated to the ladies. So everyone went home with a bottle of sauce from her. Thanks to Gloria for showing off her treasure and for sharing the “goodies” with us. The business meeting opened as usual with the Pledge of Allegiance and a sweet reading and prayer by Theretta Praslicka, our vice president. Lorinda Manasco brought family members Ashley Strauss, Aleesha Barrett, and Karen Barrett. Willie Mae’s daughter Jennifer and her greatgranddaughter Mattie were there, as was Mona Lee Hattendorf’s niece and my cousin, Doris Merlick Mobley. Oh
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and yes, we can’t forget the Ellsworth’s red-headed granddaughter Cherish. She is just growing up too fast. We really enjoyed having everyone share in the activities of the day, and hope they can come again. Minutes were read and approved. The only reports of health issues that I heard about were that Mona Lee Hattendorf will be having another procedure on that blasted leg of hers March 20, and Garland Ellsworth had day surgery recently. He was there and doing just fine, according to him. Mary Ann Krivanek attended without her arm in a sling, and Catherine Ann Davis was there also doing much better. Pauline Morbitzer reviewed the finances, and the secretary encouraged members to please let one of the officers know if they have news to share with the group via the Vestnik. There was no unfinished or new business, but we will have some for the coming month. Yeah! Hostesses for the day were recognized—Lorinda Manasco, Hermina Cihacek, Betty Loyd, and Pauline Morbitzer. There was lots of delicious stuff to eat and our thanks to these ladies for their work in the kitchen. The birthday “girls” and “boy” this month were Willie Mae Becan (a wonderful 91 years young) and Joann Wilcox who was not 91. I can’t tell you her age because she might get me next time I see her! Others who had birthdays but were not present were Matthew Willenburg, Inez Krivanek, and Vera McKenzie. Willie Mae and Joann were serenaded, and their picture was taken for posterity. Happy birthday to all, and best wishes for a great year ahead. Joyce Tesar announced the March dance schedule and activities for the hall. The Tanglefoot Dance Club is having a St. Patrick’s dance with all the trimmings. Also for a more detailed schedule for Friday nights, please check the back of the Vestnik for lodge activities. Come dance with us; we would love to have you. Once again, there was an abundance of door prizes. Candles, an orchid (which I wanted but didn’t get), cute bunny, rabbit, and chicken potholders; Easter dish towels; and many more. I failed to write everything down so please forgive me if I missed listing something that was brought. Last, due to there being no business, the meeting was short. Theretta had to ad lib with stories that had been brought to her for her to read. She really needed a drink of water before she
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was done and being new, she didn’t realize it was her duty to entertain us. Not really. The blessing for lunch was then given by Theretta, and everyone got ready for bingo. May God bless each of you always: Happy Easter! Fraternally, Joan Shropshire —SPJST—
Reunions ★★★ ★★★
Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week prior to the reunion date and as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you.
April 21 West Area Rural Country Schools—at SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Hall, 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. For information, call Al and Georgie Soukup (254) 662-0839; Charles and Irene Barber (254) 6222998; or Milton and Irene Peterson (254) 533-2372. Submitted by Milton Peterson, Lodge 6, Cottonwood.
April 22 Cernosek family—at Holman Parish Hall between Weimar and La Grange. RSVP by April 18 to Willie Bohuslav (512) 347-1078; (512) 695-7324; or via email jwbohuslav@aol.com. Submitted by Joyce Bohuslav, Lodge 88, Houston.
May 5 Cuba family—at SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville hall. For information, contact Linda Wells (512) 261-7016; via email lwells1@austin.rr.com; or Robert Kovar (512) 517-1884; or via email robertrkovar@gmail.com. Submitted by Robert Kovar, Lodge 29, Taylor. —SPJST—
2007 Scholarship Winner Angeline Holub to Graduate from Texas A&M University
After graduating from Hendrickson High School in Pflugerville, Angeline Holub began her studies in accounting at the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University in the fall of 2007. Among the awards she received during her studies are the Texas Aggie Grant (2008, 2009), the Mays Student Scholarship (2009, 2010, 2011), and the Department of Accounting Scholars Award (2010, 2011). In 2009, she was also named a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars for being in the top 20 percent of her college class. In addition to her studies, Angeline was a two-year member of Thirty Loves and a fouryear member of Kappa Kappa Gamma where she participated in many community service project such as Texas A&M’s The Big Event. At the end of her junior year, Angeline applied for and was accepted into the Professional Program of Accounting at Texas A&M. The goal of the program is to prepare students for audit, consulting, tax, information systems or financial management positions in professional accounting firms, corporations, financial and educational institutions
and government. The PPA is the Top CPA producing school in Texas according to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. One of the components of the PPA is an internship, and Angeline completed her 10-week internship in the spring of 2011 at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Dallas. She is currently completing a fifth year of studies, at the end of which she will obtain her bachelor’s degree in accounting as well as her master’s degree in finance, graduating with the academic distinction, magna cum laude. She is also in the process of taking the Certified Public Accountant exams. In the fall, she will begin her career in the Houston office of PricewaterhouseCoopers as a member of the audit department. Her family is extremely proud of all of her accomplishments. Angeline would like to thank SPJST for its support in the form on a scholarship, of her endeavors. Angeline is the daughter of Gay and Dale Holub of Pflugerville and the granddaughter of Ellen and Johnnie Holub of Schulenburg, all members of SPJST Lodge 67, Schulenburg. —SPJST—
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SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook Order Form SPJST is proud to present a treasured collection of recipes from our members whose contributions have made this cookbook possible. Cookbook includes 700 pages and approximately 1,400 recipes. Cookbooks are shipped via USPS Media Mail. Makes a great birthday, anniversary, wedding, or anytime gift! Order online at www.spjst.org. Please send me ______ copies of “SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook” at $15.00 each, plus $3.00 for shipping/handling/tax per book (total $18.00 each). Make checks or money orders payable to SPJST. Ship To: Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________ State_________________ Zip_______________ Phone (_____)_______________________ Email__________________________________________ Payment Information:
Enclosed is my check or money order made payable to SPJST for $________. Please charge my credit card in the amount of $________.
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Dear Readers, We have gotten so many great notes from our preservation response. All have been appreciated. One that has stood out was from Martin Narendorf in Houston:
“I am from Freyburg, Texas. At age 18, I served in World War II and am now 87. I am an American German, and my father immigrated in 1912— one hundred years ago. My wife and I belong to SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, and we have always enjoyed ourselves at the lodge. We love to dance the polka, but not anymore. I guess it’s the pains of 87 years. But, the Czech people are very good and great. I was in the Pacific on
the front line in World War II. Hitler was very bad for the world. Your people in Europe really had to suffer. I love Czech people . . . you are a great reason for giving.”
The Czech Heritage Museum staff would like to extend our gratitude to the members of the SPJST organization for your donations. The preservation of this building is of valuable importance in housing artifacts that remind us of the fears of oppression and of the good life we have struggled to enjoy. We take pride in your museum. Thank you for being a part of it. Fraternally, Don Mears Artistic Director —SPJST—
Please Donate Today! Czech Heritage Museum Challenge Grant Every SPJST Member is challenged to give $10 or more by May 31, 2012. Mail tax-deductible donation to: Czech Heritage Museum 119 West French Avenue Temple, Texas 76501
Thank you kindly for your donation.
Mail Order Form to: SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503-0100 Fax (for credit card orders only): (254) 773-8087 Phone (for questions only): (254) 773-1575 Email: info@spjst.org The proceeds from cookbook sales go to Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center and SPJST Education and Nature Center.
In Memoriam
In Memory of Jerry Kubala
Jerry L. Kubala, our beloved father, father-in-law, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away Friday, March 16, 2012. Jerry was born September 7, 1911 in the Austro-Hungarian Empire to Rosalie and Frank Jerry L. Kubala Kubala. His siblings included sisters Lassie and Alice; and brothers Walter and Ernest who are all deceased. Jerry worked for Gravity Meter Exploration Co. for 10 years then was a Fireman on the Houston Ship Channel Fireboat for 26 years, retiring in 1976. Jerry and Frances, his beloved wife who predeceased him in 2005, owned rental property in Rosenberg for many years. Jerry was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the Houston Astros.
He was a member of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville. Jerry was a boy who grew up with little, became a man who acquired more than he could have ever imagined by working hard every day, always being content, and never wanting more than he had. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to any friend or relative in need. Jerry is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Jere Nell and Jim Claghorn; step-grandchildren Chris, Lisa, and Kelly; and step-great grandchildren Emily, Katie, and Cullen; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 19 in the stateroom at Davis Greenlawn Funeral Home. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 20 in the Chapel at Davis Greenlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Rhonda Detenbeck officiating. Burial followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Jerry will be missed so very much and will live forever in our hearts. Submitted by, Winnifred Susan Willie Mae Kuykendall —SPJST—
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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 773-8087
Email: melaniez@vvm.com
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State Youth Director: April updates
Dear Members, It was great seeing so many youth leaders at the Youth Leaders Workshop on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at the
Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
SPJST Home Office. We had 41 youth leaders and five guests present. Those of you who were not able to attend missed out on a great experience! I hope to see you very soon. I am planning on meeting with you and visiting your youth club meeting. I want to thank everyone who attended and the persons who had a helping hand in
making it a great workshop. “Thank you!” All Youth Leaders completed their 2012 SPJST Youth Program Evaluation that was given to them. The completed evaluations were placed into a drawing for a chance to win an iPod speaker docking station. Congratulations to Assistant District Seven Youth Counselor/Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Leader Regina House on winning the iPod speaker docking station. Thank you for the positive feedback. We will be reading and considering each questionnaire in the coming days. We started out the program by honoring a very special lady—District Three Youth Counselor Bessie Petr. Sister Petr has dedicated 60 years of service to the SPJST Youth Program. What an accomplishment! We honored her with a corsage and a tiara. Later on in the evening, we presented a plaque honoring Sister Petr’s years of service.
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During the day, Youth Leaders were treated to taco soup, fruit trays, and kolaches. Thank you to those youth leaders who brought kolaches in from all around our great state. Before eating the kolaches, we set up a Youth Achievement Day training session. The training session consisted of eight categories — Constructive Items, Food, Handicraft, Hobby Kits, Needlework, Pictorial Art, Photography, and Sewing. The youth leaders also played a couple of ice breaker games—Featherball and Avalanche. Many of our youth leaders wanted to take the featherball home with them so they could make more. Directions on making the featherball are located in my online newsletters that can be accessed in the youth section at www.spjst.org. We reviewed changes made to the 2012-2013 SPJST Youth Club Handbook and answered a number of questions. President Brian Vanicek and I pre-
Fraternalism in Action: Lodge 9, Snook Members Help One Another
Dear Vestnik Readers, Spring is in the air, and we have recently been blessed with much needed rain. To this end, I’m reminded what a great community we live in. In early February, we were hit with some damaging storms, we received some of this damage, but I am graetful that it was not worse. Our yard looked like a war zone — literally.
In the days and weeks to follow, we had family and friends who were there to help us out. The night of the storm, we had to move my show pigs to the Orsaks as the pigs’ home was destroyed. Luckily, all the pigs were okay. Thanks to Mr. Bill, Josef, Bradley, Aaron, and Dakota for helping us get them out safely. In the weeks to follow, friends and neighbors stopped by to lend us a helping hand with getting
These photos show the damage from the storm. RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right are Lauren Burkhalter, Bradley Shelfer, Bill Orsak, Laura
the yard cleared of debris. A special thanks to Lauren and Laura Burkhalter, Mrs. Sharon, Mr. David and Hayden Kovar, Buck Martin, Mr. Bill and Colton Orsak, Mr. Bobby Sebesta, and Mr. Darrell and Dustin Smith. Fraternally submitted, Zachary Shelfer —SPJST—
Burkhalter, Buck Martin, Bobby Sebesta, Sharon Kovar, Buddy Shelfer, David Kovar and in front, Zachary Shelfer and Hayden Kovar.
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sented the GoToMeeting.com. We will be using www.gotomeeting.com for our online youth club meetings rather than the conference call-in meeting. If you do not have internet, you will still be able to call in from a phone to attend the meeting. I have more information in my newsletter about www.gotomeeting.com. I presented to our youth leaders the new changes that Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny made to the youth section of the SPJST website and our new online camp forms for our youth and chaperones. The majority of our youth leaders are using the site to download forms, and our members will be able to complete the camp applications online and submit the forms di-
rectly to me starting the first week of April. We ended the workshop at 5 p.m. to give the youth leaders some time to drive to Oscar Store for dinner and the banquet. For dinner, we had sirloin steak or grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans. Thank you to District Three Youth Counselor Bessie Petr and Assistant District Three Youth Counselor Lynda Novak for making brownies for dessert. They were out of this world! After presenting the youth leaders their years of service pin and their 42 (i) allocation funds, we relaxed and listened to the Nolan Pick Band. Next year, I hope to see more of the youth leaders participate.
Youth Development Workshop On Saturday, February 25, we had our Youth Development Workshop at SPJST Home Office. There were 26 youth and 20 adults who attended the workshop. Thanks to President Brian Vanicek for reviewing the mission of the SPJST Youth Program and that it provides a well-rounded educational, patriotic, and social program for our youth and their parents. In support of this mission, Brian talked about ways to make the youth clubs more relevant to the lives of youth club members and the communities they serve. My Powerpoint presentation was about “Who am I?” I want our SPJST youth members to know how important they are to this Fraternal organization
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and their community. Our youth should know they have a purpose in life and learn how to motivate themselves to realize their full potential. During this presentation youth had the chance to get to know me. I shared photos and experiences from my childhood and let them know even though we are from different generations we all share a common bond, “SPJST.” After my presentation we had pizza, salad and cookies for lunch. After lunch, the group took a tour of the Texas Czech Genealogical Society’s Czech Veterans’ Wall of Honor inside the Home Office. The youth enjoyed looking at the artifacts and the Wall of Honor with photos of Czech war veterans. Youth leaders and par-
April Vestnik Project • Lightning Safety Guide This project earns a maximum 1 point in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Points System. Mail completed project no later than May 15, 2012 to: SPJST Youth Program c/o SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
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Lightning Safety Guide ! Postpone outdoor activities if thunderstorms are imminent. This is your best way to avoid being caught in a dangerous situation. ! Move to a sturdy building or car. Do not take shelter in small sheds, under isolated trees, or in convertible automobiles. Stay away from tall objects such as towers, fences, telephone poles, and power lines. ! If lightning is occurring and a sturdy shelter is not available, get inside a hard top automobile and keep the windows up. Avoid touching any metal. ! Utility lines and metal pipes can conduct electricity. Unplug appliances not necessary for obtaining weather information. Avoid using the telephone or any electrical appliances. Use phones only in an emergency. ! Do not take a bath or shower during a thunderstorm. ! Turn off air conditioners. Power surges from lightning can cause serious damage. ! Find a low spot away from trees, fences, and poles. Make sure the place you locate is not subject to flooding. ! If you are in the woods, take shelter under the shorter trees.
1. Tammy has made plans to go swimming with her friends when she notices storm clouds moving into the are a . Tammy should: A. Go swimming and make sure to put on plenty of sun screen. B. Delay going swimming until the weather improves. C. Both A and B are correct. 2. Tammy is hiking in the forest and away from shelter when a strong lightning storm develops. What should she do? A. Since she is in the woods, she should seek shelter under a tall tree. B. Since she is in the woods, she should seek shelter under a small tree. C. Both A and B are correct. 3. Should Tammy take a shower during a lightning storm. A. Yes. B. No. C. Sometimes. 4. A storm develops while Tammy and her friends are out in an open meadow area. What should they be considering? A. They should look for cover in a low spot away from trees, fences and poles. B. They should make sure that the area is not subject to flooding. C. Both A and B are correct.
! If you feel your skin tingle or your hair stand on end, squat low to the ground on the balls of your feet. Place your hands over your ears and your head between your knees. Make yourself the smallest targ e t possible and minimize your contact with the ground. Do not lie down. ! If you are boating or swimming, get to land and find shelter immediately! Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Help Tammy and her friends prepare for the spring storm season by circling the correct answers to the questions below.
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5. Tammy and her friends are on the lake in a boat fishing when a storm rolls in. What should they do? A. They should get to land and find shelter immediately. B. They do not have to be concerned about lightning, since their boat is insulated. C. They should find a fishing spot close to shore.
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ents took photos of the youth with some of the artifacts. We then walked over to the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center where Artistic Director Don Mears and Archivist Frank Klinkovsky gave the group a tour of the museum. This segment provided youth club members and parents with the opportunity to learn more about the museum and genealogy center. Youth and parents were also able to see the “Great Bell County Quilt Crawl” display in the museum. The quilts on display were of Czech family descent.
Czech Easter Egg (Kraslice) Contest Youth are encouraged to attend the spring district meeting and participate in the Czech Easter Egg (Kraslice) contest. All contest participants will receive a participation award, and youth club members will receive two merit points in the merit point system. The first place winning eggs from each district will be displayed in one of our display cases in the SPJST Home Office through the
end of the youth year. The winning eggs from each district will also be judged on the state level. The overall winner in the state competition will receive a $100 gift certificate. For Czech Easter Egg design contest guidelines, please look in your SPJST Youth Club Handbook. The remaining spring meeting dates are:
District One—Sunday, April 15 Lodge 38, Kovar District Three—Sunday, April 22 Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Four—Saturday, April 28 Hosted by Lodge 230, Midland and Lodge 219, El Paso at La Quinta Inn and Suites, Midland, Texas District Five—Sunday, April 15 Lodge 81, Needville
Youth Club Officer Elections in May All youth clubs are to elect their officers in May for the 2012 - 2013 youth year. At your April meeting, please inform youth members about the positions that will be elected. Information
on youth club officer positions and elections can be found in the youth section of the SPJST website at http://www.spjst.org/youthhandbook.html or in your Youth Club Handbook on pages 16 to 18.
Camp Tee-Shirt Orders Due May 31 Children’s and adult’s camp teeshirts can be ordered online at http://www.spjst.org/camp_teeshirt_or der.html. This year’s camp tee-shirts are available for sale. The deadline to order is May 31. Tee-shirts can be delivered to camp, picked up at the Home Office, or mailed to you for $2 per shirt.
Flag Day Essay Contest All SPJST youth between the ages of six and high school senior are encouraged to enter this year’s Flag Day Contest. This contest will promote patriotism and creative literacy. There will also be a coloring contest for members ages eight and under. Several prizes will be awarded in the Flag Day Contest. All of the winners will be an-
Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Undecorates Buckner Home
Dear Readers, On Saturday, January 7, 2012, Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club went to Buckner Home to help take down Christmas decorations. We undecorated the trees inside and took down the holiday decorations outside, too. We had the January meeting afterwards. On February 12, the youth club went to St. Joseph’s Residence. We always visit the residents around Valentine’s
Day. The youth performed a short program before handing out valentines and visiting. Everyone brought trial-sized lotions and shampoos for donation. We also brought flowers to be put on the altar. Members, as well as the residents, always enjoy the youth club’s visit to St. Joseph’s. Fraternally, Melinda McClellan, age 13 —SPJST—
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nounced at the SPJST Flag Day Ceremony on Thursday, June 14 at the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple. The deadline for all entries is May 31. This year’s theme is “Celebrating American Heritage.” The contest can be accessed online.
Important Notice: Vestnik Projects and Fourth Quarterly Merit Reports Due June 1 Youth leaders, please remember the Vestnik projects and fourth quarterly merit reports are due on June 1. If you mail them to the Home Office on or after June 15, this does not give Tammy enough time (one week) to get the data to the District Youth Counselors on who is eligible to attend SPJST camp and Youth Achievement Day.
2012 Leaders-In-Training Retreat Leaders-In-Training Retreat will be at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm on June 7 to 9. This will give the LITs the opportunity to acquire some great skills, new games, learning what their responsibilities are, having a motivational speaker and having some fun with your peers! LITs must attend this event in order to be eligible to assist with their district’s summer camping season. LITs will also assist their youth leaders with their youth clubs throughout the year. Youth eligible to be a Leader-InTraining? LITs are active high school aged youth who have been approved by their Youth Leader and District Youth Counselor as responsible and mature enough to be a LIT. The youth club member may attend the LIT Workshop after completing a LeadersIn-Training application. Forms are available from youth leaders and District Youth Counselors. The LIT form can be found in the youth section of the SPJST website at www.spjst.org. Join Hands Day — May 5 Our goal for 2012 is to have 50 or more lodges participate. What can your youth club do? Some of the great projects from past years included baking for the needy, cemetery clean-ups, highway beautification, assisting veterans and senior citizens programs, conducting a variety of fix-up and refurbishing projects and fundraiser for your local volunteer fire department. You’ve still got plenty of time to decide what you want to do in 2012. The main thing — at this point — is committing to doing something. When coming up with ideas for your project try to do
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something that will be noticed by the public. If you have any questions on this, please contact me. Again this year, the Home Office will offer a $100 incentive to local SPJST lodges to be used in developing and/or promoting their project. This incentive will be for lodges who partner with youth in their community. To receive the $100 incentive, lodges must register the event with the Home Office prior to Join Hands Day and online with Join Hands Day website following the event. Following confirmation from Join Hands Day Association, the Home Office will then forward a check to the lodges who have registered their project online. To register your project, visit www.spjst.org and click the Join Hands Day link. 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive There’s still time for youth club members to send in donations for this year’s 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Thanks to all of the youth and youth clubs who have contributed to
this wonderful project. All youth who donate at least $2 will receive two merit points. All youth who donate at least $5 will also receive a certificate. May 31 is the deadline to receive credit.
State YAD August 4 at the Temple Mayborn Center It looks like the hotel rooms will be in high demand in Temple again this year. A listing of blocked Temple motel rooms is available in the youth section of our website at www.spjst.org. Please make your reservations as soon as you can to make sure you get a room.
End of Summer Getaway! Good times await you at the Corpus Christi End of Summer Getaway. Start making your plans now to join us on Friday, August 10 to Sunday, August 12 for a fun-filled weekend. This year, we will be staying at the Emerald Beach Holiday Inn which is located right on the beach. There will
be a lot of activities for the whole family. Additional details will be presented in the Vestnik as they become available.
Online Youth Meeting GoToMeeting.com In May, we will use GoToMeeting.com for the monthly call-in meeting. It is scheduled for Monday, May 7 at 7 p.m. If the member is able to use a computer, you will be able to see my desktop and I will be able to share documents. Members will still be able to call into the meeting with the phone number provided. This information will change each time there is a scheduled meeting. The easiest way to access the meeting is from www.spjst.org in the youth section. Fraternally yours, Frank Horak State Youth Director —SPJST—
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Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje youth readies for little miss contest
I will be in the Little Miss contest in the Wharton County Fair. Come out on April 28 to support me! Trianna Manzano —SPJST—
Lodge 87, Temple Youth Club Participates in District Two Spring Meeting Sunday, March 18, 2012 • Lodge 48, Beyersville Hall
On March 18, Lodge 87, Temple youth attended the District Two Spring Meeting. It was held in Beyersville. We all brought our decorated eggs. Our newest member Cort won first place for his egg. Wyatt brought home second place. I was so proud of them! Thank you to all the youth who participated in the egg competition. You all did an awesome job! First place for all in my opinion.
We all enjoyed munching on appetizers and snacks. Right before the meeting started, the youth were asked to go to the youth room to help stuff some Easter eggs. The kids really enjoyed this part. Once they were done, the LITs along with Christine Festa and Jennifer Davidson took the kids outside to play some games. Thanks to all the LITs who
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helped the kids stay entertained. We went back inside for a few minutes, then it was on to hunt some eggs— the kids’ favorite part. They got a lot of eggs, and a few got some really cool prizes. Thank you, Patsy and Frank for another fun day! Submitted by, Ryan Davidson —SPJST—
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Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje youth readies for fair
Wharton County Fair is coming up, Trianna, Sky, and I will be in the goat loading contest. Come out if you’re in Wharton County to the fairgrounds and watch us—and hopefully win. Addy Manzano —SPJST—
SPJST Youth Leaders Years of Service
• District One • Lodge 1, Fayetteville Youth Leader Ronnie Pflughaupt, 8 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Debbie Pflughaupt, 6 yrs Lodge 9, Snook Assistant DYC Ann Schoeneman, 39 yrs Youth Leader Marie Shelfer, 12 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Sharon Kovar, 12 yrs Lodge 13, Dime Box Assistant DYC/Assistant Youth Leader Sharon Russell, 14 yrs Youth Leader Pamela Kothmann, New Lodge 17, New Tabor DYC/Assistant Youth Leader Susan Skrabanek, 35 yrs Assistant DYC/Assistant Youth Leader Holly Narro, 21 yrs Youth Leader Mabrey Dowell, 4 yrs Lodge 186, Caldwell Youth Leader Yolanda Brinkman, 10 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Carol Coker, 10 yrs
• District Two • Lodge 18, Elgin Youth Leader Joyce Bowen, 6 yrs Lodge 20, Granger Youth Leader Emilie Tischler, 24 yrs Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Leader Kim Campbell, 6 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Brenda Maddux, New Lodge 29, Taylor Past Assistant DYC Carol Tallas, 17 yrs Lodge 47, Seaton DYC Patsy Koslovsky, 29 yrs New Assistant DYC/Youth Leader Lynette Talasek, 3 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Tammy Pechal, 3 yrs Lodge 48, Beyersville New Assistant DYC/Youth Leader Donna Vanecek, 17 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Ellen Hannington, 6 yrs Lodge 80, Holland Youth Leader Christine Festa, 4 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Terry Festa, 1 yr Lodge 80, Holland Past Assistant DYC Janet Lyon, 21 yrs Lodge 87, Temple Youth Leader Jennifer Davidson, 2 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Lucas Davidson, New Lodge 182, Falls County Youth Leader Teresa Cornett New Assistant Youth Leader Mary Mozee, 1 yr Lodge 187, Round Rock Youth Leader Jennifer McCarthy, 2 yrs Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Youth Leader Trish Konkler, 4 yrs • District Three • Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka, 25 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Pat Dieterich, 6 yrs Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Leader Rita Holland, 9 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Betty Macalik, 5 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Jennifer Dvorak, 2 yrs
Lodge 54, West Youth Leader Lisa Darnell, 5 yrs Lodge 84, Dallas DYC/Youth Leader Bessie Petr, 60 yrs Assistant DYC/Assistant Youth Leader Lynda Novak, 30 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Anne Cowan, 3 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Joy McClellan, 5 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Kelly Tucker, 2 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Vicki Sims, 26 yrs Lodge 92, Fort Worth Youth Leader Holly Anderson, 7 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Melissa Hubenak, 1 yr Assistant Youth Leader Staci Hubenak, 4 yrs Lodge 154, Fort Worth Co-Youth Leader Lesli Milan, 1 yr Co-Youth Leader Carrie Ann Jones, 1 yr Lodge 183, Arlington Assistant DYC/Youth Leader Kay Weeks, 10 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Debra Daniel, 7 yrs Lodge 204, Stephenville Youth Leader Sandra Pierce, 1 yr Assistant Youth Leader Misty Houston, 2 yrs
• District Four • Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Leader Beverly Teplicek, 1 yr Assistant Youth Leader Diana Rozmen, 1 yr Lodge 215, South Plains Youth Leader Janeece Williams, 12 yrs Lodge 219, El Paso Youth Leader Ana Ahumada, 3 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Edna Rivas, 4 yrs Lodge 229, Abilene DYC Janice Stevens, 6 yrs Youth Leader Deborah Stevens, New Assistant Youth Leader Danielle Starr, 1 yr
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• District Five • Lodge 88, Houston DYC/Youth Leader Barbara Linney-Gonzales, 24 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Michelle Wockenfuss, 7 yrs Lodge 142, Houston Youth Leader Catherine Manchack, 7 yrs Lodge 162, Iowa Colony Assistant DYC/Youth Leader Brenda Moyle, 8 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Jennifer Malovets, 7 yrs • District Six • Lodge 4, Hallettsville Assistant DYC Susan Siptak, 4 yrs Youth Leader Shirley Kalmus, 19 yrs Lodge 30, Taiton DYC/Youth Leader Lisa Bubela, 18 yrs Lodge 32, Victoria Youth Leader Mary M. Tijerina, 3 yrs Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Leader Cathy Garcia, New Lodge 148, El Maton Youth Leader Melissa Zielonka, 3 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Christopher Zielonka, 3 yrs • District Seven • Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Youth Leader Gerilyn Donnell, 1 yr Assistant Youth Leader Jessica Janota, New Lodge 107, Floresville DYC Wendy Pruski, 17 yrs Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Leader Theresa Haag, 25 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Joan Jaroszewski, 8 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Sharon McDonald, 2 yrs Lodge 202, Jourdanton Assistant DYC/Youth Leader Regina House, 8 yrs Assistant Youth Leader Sandra Hoggard, 4 yrs Lodge 258, Seguin Youth Leader Curry Jenke, 4 yrs —SPJST—
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Scenes from SPJST Youth Leaders Workshop Banquet Saturday March 24, 2012 • Oscar Store near Temple, Texas
LEFT PHOTO: District One Youth Leaders—Left to right, Lodge 9, Snook Assistant Youth Leader (AYL) Sharon Kovar; Lodge 9, Snook Youth Leader (YL) Marie Shelfer; Assistant District Youth Counselor (ADYC) Ann Schoeneman; ADYC Sharon Russell; and DYC/Lodge 17, New Tabor Assistant Youth Leader Susan Skrabanek. CENTER PHOTO: District Two Youth Leaders—Left to right, Lodge 24, Cyclone AYL Brenda Maddux; ADYC/Lodge 47, Seaton YL Lynette Talasek; Lodge 80, Holland YL Christine Festa; ADYC/Lodge 48, Beyersville YL Donna Vanecek; DYC Patsy Koslovsky of Lodge 47, Seaton; Lodge 87,
Temple YL Jennifer Davidson and AYL Lucas Davidson. RIGHT PHOTO: Front, left to right, ADYC/Lodge 183, Arlington YL Kay Gerlich Weeks; DYC/Lodge 84, Dallas YL Bessie Petr; ADYC/Lodge 84, Dallas AYL Lynda Novak. Back: Lodge 84, Dallas AYL Vicki Sims; Lodge 183, Arlington AYL Debra Daniel; Lodge 154, Fort Worth CoLeaders Lesli Milan and CarrieAnn Cleveland; Lodge 6, Cottonwood AYL Pat Dieterich and YL Peggy Dobecka; Lodge 25, Ennis AYL Betty Macalik, AYL Jennifer Dvorak, and YL Rita Holland. Thanks, youth leaders and assistants!
LEFT PHOTO: District Four Youth Leaders—Front, seated, DYC Janice Stevens of Lodge 229, Abilene. Back: Lodge 49, Rowena AYL Diana Rozmen; Lodge 229, YL Deborah Stevens; Lodge 49, Rowena YL Beverly Teplicek. CENTER PHOTO: District Five Youth Leaders—
Lodge 142, Houston YL Catherine Manchack; DYC/Lodge 88, Houston YL Barbara Linney-Gonzales. RIGHT PHOTO: DYC/Lodge 30, Taiton YL Lisa Bubela; District Six Youth Leaders—ADYC Susan Siptak of Lodge 4, Hallettsville. Thanks, youth leaders and assistants!
LEFT PHOTO: District Seven Youth Leaders—Lodge 185, New Braunfels AYL Joan Jaroszewski; DYC Wendy Pruski of Lodge 107, Floresville; ADYC/Lodge 202, Jourdanton YL Regina House. CENTER PHOTO: Congratulations to Regina House of Lodge 202, Jourdanton!
She won an iPod speaking docking station in a drawing among all SPJST Youth Program Evaluations that were submitted at the workshop. RIGHT PHOTO: DYC Bessie Petr is congratulated on her 60 years of Youth Program service by her daughter Lynda Novak.
Congratulations and Thank You, Youth Leaders!
More photos in next week’s Vestnik.
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BENEVOLENCE
ROČNÍK 100 CISLO 14
Učme se Česky Let us Study Czech Lekce dvanáctá Lesson 12
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. Vowels and Consonants
In Czech, the vowels are a, e, i, o, u, and y. They may be either short or long. The rest of the letters in the alphabet are called consonants.
These consonants have about the same sound as in English: b, d, f, h, l, m, n, p, r, s, v, and z. Translate the examples: bude fazol lev náčiní ráno vůl
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došel hrdina máslo prsten strana zima
The consonants b, d, h, v, and z have different sounds when they appear at the end of a syllable or at the end of a word. The d sounds like t; h like th; b like p; z like s; and v like an f. Translate the examples:
(1 syllable) (2 or more syllables) dub pohádka vůz kolébka hřev poukázka rád hlávka pluh vlhko .
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Some consonants fall into a special category because they do not have exact English equivalents:
ch—as in loch or the German “Bach” (has to be demonstrated to be heard correctly). ucho, chystatí, chyba, chřipka. g—as in gun, got. granát, groš, guma. k—as in cafe, cat. kočka, kůň. c—like ts in mats, bats. cesta, cena, cizí. č—like ch in chair, church, člen, člověk, čest. j—like y in yet, yam. jelen, jemný, jed. š—like sh in shoot, shirt. škoda, škola, šindel. ž—like the s in measure, pleasure. žertovali, žaludek, žárovka. ř—very hard for non-Czechs to say because there is no English equivalent. Remotely resemble rsh. It must be learned from someone who speaks Czech. čtenář, řád, Řecko. .
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The consonants ž, š, č, c, ď, ť, ň, ř, and j are soft consonants and are followed by the soft i or í never by y or ý.
Translate: buď teď život širší čárá coul
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The following are hard consonants—h, ch, k, d, t, n, and r, and are followed by the hard y or ý never the soft i or í.
Translate: chyba vlohy kysati dudy
Tyrolák nýbrž rytíř
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The following are neuter consonants—b, f, l, m, p, s, v, and z— and may be followed by either i, í, y, or ý: Translate:
býti—bílý fysiolog—fiálky plyn—lilie hmyz—mimo syn—sirotek vysoko—víno jazyk—zítra .
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See if you can write a sentence using each word in the whole lesson. Copy all new words into your vocabulary collection. Be sure and look up all words you do not know the meaning of. —SPJST—
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Veselé Velikonoce!
In the years before 1989 when Czechoslovakia became a free country again, the religious connotations of Easter were suppressed under the communist regime. Nowadays, people are again aware of the religious origin of Easter; however, Easter in the Czech Republic is still a fun time. Many traditions are still observed and practiced, especially in villages, and different regions may have their own traditions. Czech Easter folk customs and celebrations represent the welcoming of spring - the start of new life in nature.
In the northern Moravian region, children finish school on Ugly Wednesday - Škaredá streda. The following day Green Thursday - Zelený ctvrtek - boys equip themselves with wooden rattles, called rehtacka. Each boy then forms a group and walks through the village, shaking their rattles vigorously so that the noise can be heard from afar. This, as tradition dictates, scares off Judas. This walk is repeated on Good Friday - Velký pátek - then once more on White Saturday - Bílá sobota. Progress is slowed by the boys stopping at every house and shaking their rattles until they receive a present!
Easter Sunday On Easter Sunday - Neděle velikonoční - the girls and women of the village paint eggs - kraslice. The color red and other bright colors symbolize health, joy, happiness, and new life that comes with the spring. As girls paint their Easter eggs, the boys prepare their Easter whips - pomlázka - for Easter Monday.
Pomlázka Pussywillow twigs are thought to bring health and youth to anyone who is symbolically whipped with them. A pomlázka - from pomladit or "make
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younger" - is a braided whip made from pussywillow twigs. It has been used for centuries by men and boys on Easter Monday. The origin of the pomlázka tradition - pomlázka meaning both the whip and the tradition itself - dates back to pagan times. Its original purpose and symbolic meaning is to chase away illness and bad spirits, and bring health and youth for the rest of the year to everyone who is whipped with the young pussywillow twigs. In the past, pomlázka was not only used by boys to symbolically whip girls on the legs, but also by the farmer's wife to symbolically whip the livestock as well as everyone in the household including men and children.
Easter Monday Easter Monday - Pondělí velikonoční - or Whipping Monday, is a day off and is the day of the pomlázka. On Monday morning, the boys and men set off through the village with their pomlázka. They go from house to house and symbolically whip the girls. An Easter carol or rhyme, usually asking for an egg or two, would be recited by the male while whipping. The girl would then reward the boy with a painted egg or candy and tie a ribbon around his pomlázka. The males progress through the village, their bags filled up with eggs, and their pomlázkas adorned with more and more colorful ribbons. For older boys, the reward of decorated eggs and colorful ribbons has given way to the man being offered money and shots of plum brandy. So, by the time they arrive home, the men can be fairly happy! As if the whipping is not enough, a popular custom is to douse each other with water. This "Easter dousing" has a similar symbolic meaning as the pomlazka — to chase away illness and bad spirits. Easter still remains one of the most joyful and fun holidays on the Czech calendar. Happy Easter! Veselé Velikonoce!
www.europeantraveler.net/archives/taste-of-europe/easter_eggs.php www.dgreetings.com/easter/easter-in-czech-republic.html www.stopin-prague.com/blog/czech-easter www.pragueexperience.com/events/easter.asp
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TWCCHS to welcome Dr. Lida Cope
The Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, starting at 7 p.m. at the Pflugerville Recreation Center, located at 400 Immanuel Road in Pflugerville, Texas. After a short meeting, the group will welcome guest speaker Dr. Lida Cope, a native of the Czech Republic and currently at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Cope’s presentation will explore the premise of teaching Czech as a heritage language in Texas and the role of the Texas Czech Dialect Project in language documentation and shaping the native Czech language teaching in the state. Dessert and coffee will be served after the presentation. Please RSVP by April 15 to Eileen Rosipal (512) 452-3292 or email ERosipal@aol.com if you are interested in hearing how we can preserve the Czech language. Submitted by, Eileen Rosipal, President —SPJST—
TCGS to host Genealogy Picnic
Between the chill of winter and the long hot days of summer, the spring season offers fantastic picnic weather! Texas Czech Genealogical Society will host a “Czech Indoor Genealogy Picnic – Bugs ‘n All” on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Caldwell Civic/Visitor Center in Caldwell, Texas, 103 Presidential Corridor W, Caldwell, Texas. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. with registration and morning refreshments. At 9 a.m., the programs for the day will begin. Some of the program highlights will be (1) a presentation by Rev. James D. Hejl, who will speak about “The Influence of Faith on Czech Immigrants in Texas;” (2) a talk by TCGS First Vice President Patrick Janis, who will address “brick walls” with a presentation on how to work around them to find information about your ancestors; and (3) a musical presentation by the Beseda Dancers from Snook, Texas. A lunch of typical picnic fare – fried chicken, potato salad, baked beans, pickles, rolls, cookies, and iced tea will be served at 12 noon. The winner of the $1,000 TCGS
scholarship will be announced, and he or she will give a 15 to 30 minute presentation on “The Importance of Knowing Family History.” Everyone is encouraged to bring his or her genealogy stories and discoveries to share in a “show-and-tell” atmosphere. Hearing how others have succeeded in finding information about their Czech ancestors is very motivating to those who have not reached that point in their research and who may be unsure of how to proceed. In the afternoon, the entire book room will be opened up and several TCGS members, who are knowledgeable in performing internet genealogy research, will have their laptops set up in order to help you with your Czech genealogy research online. Other genealogists will be available to help with research in the hundreds of research books, maps, and other materials that will be set out for all attendees’ use. So bring your “brick walls” and let TCGS members help you over the hurdles to facilitate the search for your ancestors. Door prize winners and silent auction winners will be announced shortly before adjournment at 4 p.m. Early registration is $25 for members of TCGS, postmarked on/before April 12. Early registration for nonmembers, postmarked before April 12 is $35. Late registration for TCGS members, postmarked after April 12 is $30. Late registration for non-members postmarked after April 12 is $40. Registration at the door for all attendees will be $45. To register for this event, send your check, payable to TCGS, with the name of each person registering, mailing address, telephone number, and email address to Bennie Stasny, 8402 Shenandoah Drive, Austin, Texas 78753. For further information, email blstasny@aol.com or call (512) 4976007. To become a member of TCGS, contact Merlene Bravenec at bravema@sbcglobal.net. Yearly dues are $20 per person. Submitted by, Nancy Machu Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—
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Sounds of Lidice— an intense experience
Sunday, June 10, 2012 is the 70th anniversary of the Lidice (in the Czech Republic) destruction. To commemorate one of the worst tragedies of Czech history, a unique project has been created that will allow listening to the old town sounds and to imagine its life. The town of Lidice was completely destroyed by the Nazis in 1942. Thanks to a particular audio work, Lidice will revive when visitors walk through the empty land where the town was and listen to the sounds and conversations of its people just before the Nazis arrived. Tereza Semotamova, the author, imagined walking through the town and recreated sounds of a former lake, of children playing, of conversations of the few survivors of Lidice. These scenes will be offered to visitors so they can remember Lidice of 70 years ago. They will receive audio-phones and an intelligent telephone with GPS included. Walking through the valley of Lidice, the phone will choose the texts depending on the visitors position. Each visitor will be able to imagine the Mill, the Church, the Tavern or the School and listen to conversations and stories about this town as if the former inhabitants were next to them. The project is using state of the art technology for a very intense experience. The 65 texts in Czech and German languages will be presented for the first time June 9 just before the 70th anniversary of Lidice’s devastation. Effie Rosene CCHM Chairman/CEO Lodge 232, Mid-Houston —SPJST—
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TCGS to produce Czech Veteran DVD
Under the leadership of its Visionary Team, the Texas Czech Genealogical Society is extremely delighted to announce another project that will honor our Czech Veterans around the world. While the Czech Veterans’ Wall of Honor, displayed at the SPJST Home Office in Temple, is impressive, and indeed does exactly what was envisioned, members of the Visionary Team realized that a number of people will not have an opportunity to view it. Many have expressed the desire to be able to show their children, grandchildren, and relatives around the world the photos of those brave Czech Veterans who have served to keep our nation free. With this in mind, TCGS is taking steps to create a special DVD, which will feature patriotic music and photos of our veterans. This DVD will allow viewing from a laptop, personal computer, or television. Pictured is an example of the way your Czech Veteran will appear on the DVD. While the information is condensed, it will bring honor to each veteran represented on the DVD, and it will allow us another means of saying thank you.
bration “This Parade’s For You” on November 9 and 10 will receive a free copy of the DVD. So please send the information on your Czech Veterans to Charlene Hurta, 1231 CR 201A, Angleton, 77515 or email to Texas cmhurta@earthlink.net. The submission deadline is September 13, 2012. Submitted by, Nancy Machu Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—
Czech book now available
The new book The Czech and Slovak Legion in Siberia, 1917-1922 by Joan McGuire Mohr was released in M a r c h 2012. During World War I and the Russian Revolution, a specialized battalion of e t h n i c Czech and Slovak former prison-
ers of war—the Legion—became a pawn in an international game of power and deceit. Fighting with hopes of founding a nation, the Legion’s heartbreaking detour through Siberia became one of the greatest human interest stories of the war and was chronicled weekly in the New York Times and New York Herald. During their harrowing journey through Siberia, legionnaires grudgingly became protectors of the Russian Treasury and of the Trans-Siberian Railroad while accidentally precipitating the murder of the Russian Royal family. Stripped of their weapons and betrayed by their former allies, over half of the legionnaires lost their lives. For political purposes, tales of the Legion’s odyssey have been buried or expunged. This revealing volume offers a thorough account of a once hidden yet epic journey, shedding light on a fascinating but forgotten facet of the first world war. Joan McGuire Mohr has served as a contributing historian at the Czech and Slovak National Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and lectured at the Iparmu˝veszeti Muzeum (Museum of Applied Arts) in Budapest, Hungary. She leads lecture tours into Hungary and Transylvania. The Czech and Slovak Legion in Siberia, 1917-1922 includes 262 pages arranged into 14 chapters. It also includes 52 photos, notes, bibli-
Czech Cultural Calendar
Wednesday Evening Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive, Taylor, 6 to approximately 8 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech.
Even though you may have submitted your Veterans’ information for the Wall of Honor or the Czechs in Uniform books, you will need to re-submit the photos and information in order for your loved ones to be included on the DVD. Please, please keep the information brief as the space will be limited to that which is shown in the example. Each Veteran who attends our cele-
April 16 Taylor Czech Chorus Scholarship Application Deadline—for scholarship criteria/information, contact: Scholarship Committee, PO Box 244, Taylor, Texas 76574.
April 21 Texas Czech Genealogical Society hosts “Indoor Czech Genealogy Picnic (Bugs and All)”—at Caldwell Civic/Visitor Center, 103 Presidential Corridor W, Caldwell, Texas. Doors open 8:30 a.m.; Programs start at 9 a.m.; lunch at 12 noon.; bring genealogy stories/discoveries for “show-andtell”; book room open; help available with Czech genealogy research online; door prizes; silent auction. For registration or general information,
contact Bennie Stasny blstasny@aol.com; or call (512) 4976007. For TCGS membership information, contact Merlene Bravenec bravema@sbcglobal.net. Submitted by Nancy Machu, Lodge 29, Taylor.
April 22 Egg Decorating by Jana Mikucoval—at Wall Brethren Church Fellowship Hall in Wall, Texas, 2 p.m. Free to the public. Program is co-sponsored by Concho Valley CHS. Submitted by Beverly Teplicek, Lodge 49, Rowena.
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. —SPJST—
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ography, and an index. It can be purchased through www.mcfarlandpub.com or by calling (800) 253-2187. —SPJST—
CEFT Director expresses thanks for Stříbrnanka tour
Dear Friends, I am writing to thank each of you for your role in making Stříbrnanka’s first visit to Texas such a resounding success and to express our deepest gratitude to those of you who took precious time from your busy schedules to orchestrate and execute the countless tasks that must be attended to when hosting and catering a lovely reception for foreign guests. We appreciate the warmth of your welcome, your gracious hospitality, and the genuine rapport that quickly developed between members of the band and their delighted audiences at every step on their tour. Neither time nor space will permit me to acknowledge individually the scores of loyal supporters who worked so hard to make each occasion so special, but I would be remiss if I failed to recognize and express our appreciation to the following individuals and their colleagues who, without exception, went the extra mile.
- David Slovak, President of Sokol Karel Havlíček Borovsky, his wife Michelle, their families, and friends at Sokol Ennis. - Dan Pokluda, Entertainment Chairman of the Knights of Columbus Hall, West, his wife Jeanette, and their colleagues.
- Charlene Hurta, President of Texas Czech Genealogical Society, and her dedicated colleagues who helped shoulder the load.
- Alice Kubaček, President of the Austin Czech Historical Association, Master Chef Pavla Adamik van Bibber and James van Bibber. - Effie Rosene, Chairman and CEO of the Czech Center Museum Houston, and Bill Rosene, Vice President of Administration and Secretary.
- Bob Podhrasky, President of Sokol Jan Žížka, his wife Diane, and the en-
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LEFT PHOTO: Gala dedication of the CEFT-Kostohryz Residency in Czech music and culture on the UNT Campus, January 2007. Left to right, Sarah Middlebrook, Miss Czech-Slovak Queen; Petr Kolář – Czech Ambassador to the USA; and Allison Sulak – Miss McLennan-Hill Queen 2007 stand before the CEFT-Kostohryz donors’ plaque in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, UNT. CENTER PHOTO: Dechovka Stribrnanka’s premier performance at Sokol Ennis. Pictured, left to right, are Milan Bělik, clarinet; Ivo Kylian, clarinet; Martin Kupka, tuba; Voytěch
tire Podhrasky family at Sokol Dallas.
- Melanie Zavodny, Editor of the Vestnik, and her colleague Katherine Morris, for their outstanding job in keeping their readers informed. - Johnnie Krajča, Polka DJ for KBEC Radio, Waxahachie, for keeping his listening audience informed.
- Dr. Thomas Sovik, Professor of Music and Director of Central European Studies and Exchanges, a fellow našínec, whose work in collaboration with the Janáček Academy of Music in Brno and the College of Music at UNT, laid the foundation for CEFT’s work at UNT.
- Dr. James Scott, Dean of the College of Music, for his generosity and enthusiastic support of CEFT’s work at UNT.
We have been extremely fortunate in our association with the University of North Texas. We enjoy a fine rapport with Dean Scott and his colleagues who welcome CEFT’s suggestions and remain respectful of CEFT’s mission and goals. We are pleased as well, by the enthusiasm with which the program has been embraced by the community at large and by the faculty, students, and staff at the largest and one of the most prestigious schools of music in the nation. CEFT’s work at UNT has opened doors for many that otherwise would have remained closed and will continue to enable students and faculty members alike to explore, for generations to come, the rich cultural heritage of the Czech people. CEFT’s
outreach programs at that venerable institution are designed to give Czechs and non-Czechs alike the rare opportunity to explore firsthand how deeply rooted in the Czech psyche are the traditions from the distant past and to learn just how little those traditions have changed. Czechs have long been noted for the extraordinary number of musicians their nation has nurtured and for the beauty and diversity of their music. This love of Czech music was carefully nurtured by early Czech and Moravian immigrants who recognized and valued its worth. Czech music, along with the Czech language, became the glue that bound CzechAmerican communities together. This was true in the 19th and 20th centuries and remains true to this day. It’s difficult for young people today, who are being bombarded every waking moment by entertainment opportunities of every description, to understand just how much Czech music meant – and still means – to those of us who grew up in rural communities in the early and middle decades of the 20th century. The Czech dances on Saturday night or Sunday afternoon in the local lodges across the state were our chief source of entertainment outside of church and school, and in many instances, were our sole source of entertainment. Czech music brought an element of old-world dignity into our workaday lives. This was an era when children assumed – or were assigned – responsibilities far beyond their tender years. It was not unusual to find children, too young to go to school, who were already spending their days helping with barnyard chores, housekeeping
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Horký, tenor horn, bandmaster; Jan Němeček, tenor horn; Josef Vystup, drums; Michal Damborský, trumpet; Antonin Adamec, accordion; and Ivo Horký, trumpet. RIGHT PHOTO: Dechovka Stribrnanka after the last performance at Sokol Dallas. Front, left to right, are Jan Němeček, Milan Bělik, Joe Klečka, Tom Sovík, and Devin Iler. Second row: Ivo Kylian, Voytech Horky, Margaret Klečka, and Antonin Adamec. Third row: Josef Výstup, Michal Damborský, and Martin Kupka. Top row: Ivo Horký.
duties, learning to bake bread and koláče, minding younger siblings, and so forth. We worked alongside our elders, and we worked hard, but we never felt deprived nor put upon. We delighted, in fact, in our many accomplishments and took great pride in our Czech heritage. Our Czech roots kept us grounded, and provided stability and the firm foundation upon which we built our lives. For fun, we learned to play musical instruments and we learned to dance. We played, sang, and danced with our friends and with our elders to the hauntingly beautiful old-world arrangements our forefathers brought with them from their homes in the land they loved and had left behind. As first and second generation Americans, we have always felt a keen appreciation of our Czech cultural heritage. It was precisely this sense of camaraderie that made Stříbrnanka’s recent tour so special. The sheer joy of sharing those magical moments with like-minded individuals in audiences across the state was an exhilarating experience that will not be forgotten anytime soon. Those were nostalgic moments, as well, filled with palpable memories of our immigrant parents and grandparents and a keen awareness of the key role music had played in anchoring lives that had been set adrift the moment the decision to emigrate had been made. Tentative plans are already being discussed to bring Stříbrnanka back in the year 2014. Much will depend on our finding the necessary funding. We would be most grateful for your support. The students and individuals
whose lives are touched by your generosity will be too. Every dollar of your tax-deductible donation will go directly to the CEFT-Bezdek endowment at UNT and will remain there in perpetuity. CEFT is a volunteer organization. There are no administrative costs. Please send your checks to: Bezdek Endowment Czech Educational Foundation of Texas Anton Pustejovsky, Treasurer PO Box 4136 Sargent, Texas 77404-4136
No gift is too large or too small. All are appreciated, and all will be acknowledged in a commemorative booklet at the conclusion of the campaign. Contributions of $1,000-plus will be recognized on a handsome bronze plaque that will be placed alongside the CEFT-Kostohryz plaque on a prominent wall in the splendid Murchison Performing Arts Center on the UNT campus. (See photo above.) You will receive as well a DVD of UNT’s award-winning 2010 production of Bedrich Smetana’s delightful comic opera, Prodaná nevěsta, The Bartered Bride, sung in Czech by a student cast and fully staged by the UNT Opera and Symphony Orchestra. Organizations, families, and friends might consider pooling their resources in order to get the name of their organization, family name, or the name of a loved one on the plaque. I know that sounds like a lot of money. It is a lot of money. Personally speaking, I’d be the first to admit that the thought of writing a check to a charitable organization can give one
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pause. There are always concerns about how wisely one’s money will be used. But in truth, Joe and I have never missed, nor do we regret, the money we’ve given to the various Czech organization through the years. Our donations were, without exception, sound investments in the celebration of our cultural heritage that have enriched our lives, and the lives of countless others, beyond measure. Look around you at the remarkable work being done by dedicated volunteers in the fraternal lodges, historical and genealogical societies across the state, and in the splendid museums and cultural centers that have sprung from the ground in the last decade or so. Built as monuments in celebration of our cultural heritage, they stand as a tribute to the tenacity of the Czech people and of their capacity for hard work. Even more to their credit, the individuals who shouldered the greatest responsibility for turning their vision into bricks and mortar, more often than not, graciously volunteered their time, talents, and tools. Thank you for your kind attention and careful consideration. We hope to hear from you soon. We’re interested in your ideas and welcome your suggestions and active participation in CEFT’s work of promoting the study and appreciation of the language, music, and culture of the Czech people at institutions of higher learning across the state. With warmest personal regards, Margaret Jaresh Klečka CEFT Board of Directors UNT Advisory Committee SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas —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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Brno, Czech Republic, in 2000 and received his master’s degree from Central European University (an American licensed university) in Budapest, Hungary, with a degree in political science. He earned his doctoral (Ph.D.) in 2008 from Masaryk University, Faculty of Social Science in political science. He has served as Assistant Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Education, at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic, since 2002. Subjects that he has taught include
History of USA, History of Great Britain, Intercultural Communication, and Cultural Studies for Teachers of English. He has served as departmental coordinator of the EU ERASMUS Life Long Learning Program where he was responsible for coordinating students’ and teachers’ mobility, study stays, and academic stays across universities in the EU. Zdenek’s academic stays include public lectures on Czech political culture at Juniata College in Pennsylvania in 2010; teaching, lecturing, and presenting workshops in the field of cultural studies in 2004 at Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Facultat de Ciencies de l’Educacio in Spain; implementing the international project “Argonauts of Europe” in 2008 at
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Linkopings Universitet in Sweden; presenting a conference on the international project “Argonauts of Europe” in 2003 at Hogeschool van Utrecht, Faculteit Educatieve Opleidingen; and a job position of government instructor teaching political science at McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas, in 2007 and 2010. Zdenek is fluent in both spoken and written Czech, English, and German. He is currently teaching at McLennan Community Center in Waco. He and his wife and two children will return to their home in the Czech Republic following the semester’s end. The event is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, please call (254) 899-2935. —SPJST—
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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment
Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 5 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Send updates directly to: VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: (254) 773-8087. Email to: melaniez@vvm.com. Advertising rates are $2 per column inch for lodge ads; $4 per column inch for non-profit organization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com.
LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (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) Please take note of new lodge meeting time: Lodge meetings are held the 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, April 6—Social night, 6 p.m. Saturday, April 7—SPJST State 42 Tournament Sunday, April 8—Marek family day Friday, April 20—Social night, 6 p.m. Saturday, April 21—Rural School Reunion, 1 p.m. Sunday, April 22—District Three Spring Meeting Sunday, April 29—Knapek family reunion, 11 a.m.
Friday, May 4—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, April 15—Red Ravens, polkas/waltzes/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person Sunday, April 22—Free Appreciation Dance: Czechaholics, polkas/waltzes/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. Dance sponsored by SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin.
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) Sunday, May 13—Mother’s Day Dinner, 11 a.m. until sold out. Barbecue chicken, beans, coleslaw, potato salad, dessert, and iced tea.
Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit at blinking light on Hwy 53 to FM 485; go one mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Wilbert Mikeska (254) 9852484; Hall phone: (254) 985-2393; wmmike@peoplepc.com. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Visit www.spjstflaghall.com.
LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. 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) Wednesday, April 4—Senior Citizens Dominoes, 2 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Hall. Friday, April 6—Dance: Night Skies featuring A.P. Patschke and Jess DeMaine, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday 6 to 9 p.m. along with Fish Burgers during Lent.*** Wednesday, April 11—SPJST Lodge 29 members will hold their monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal following the meeting. Live Music by the Bobby Jay Five band 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 13—Dance: Straight Up Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, April 20—Dance: Country Express, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday at 6 p.m.
***Thrall 4-H Booster Club will be serving Fish Burgers on the Fridays during Lent (Friday, February 24 to Friday, April 6). As always, they will be selling grilled cheese sandwiches and old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
All Wednesday and Friday night dances have free admission.
Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 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, April 14—Heart of Texas Road Gang (HOT Road Gang) Saturday, April 28—Lost Heart Highway
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. Kitchen and snack bar. Hall is non-smoking. 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.
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LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Saturday, April 14—Private Saturday, April 21—Jerry Haisler Saturday, April 28—Private
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 Taylor, take the South Loop. Turn right on FM 112. Go about 1/2 mile. Turn right on FM 619. 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 June at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls; second Sunday in September and December at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls.
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.
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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 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, April 7—The Telstars. $12 per person Saturday, April 14—Moonglow Orchestra. Big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, April 21—Little Fishermen Orchestra. Big band music. *Dress Code. $12 per person Saturday, April 28—No dance
Saturday, May 5—Moonglow Orchestra. Big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person
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.
LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Saturday, April 28—Metro Dance Club: Gary Lee. Swingtime
Saturday, May 6—Metro Dance Club: Russ Dorsey. Swingtime - Red, White, Blue
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) Meeting Location 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 Wharton Depot Museum, 100 S. Sunset Street, Wharton. 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) Meeting Location Update: Lodge meetings are now be held at Country Inn Restaurant, 1000 East Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas 77833. Meal and social at 6:30
p.m.; meeting follows at 7 p.m. Lodge Meetings: Fourth Thursday of February, April, June, August, and October, and the first Sunday of December at 12 noon at Country Inn Restaurant, 1000 East Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas 77833. LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Saturday, April 7—Texas Ramblers
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, 7:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Theresa Haag (830) 625-8262 for meeting date/time/location.
LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy. 36, Caldwell. Directions: 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.;
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entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at Charles Munday’s office, 416 Oak Street, Bryan (behind the Kettle Restaurant on Texas Avenue).
LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: Andy Anderson (936) 634-1962. Lodge Meetings: First Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. Regular Dances: First Friday 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: Third Tuesday of each month 6:30 p.m. at China Buffet, 2001 Katy Mills Boulevard, Katy.
LODGE 258, SEGUIN (7) Lodge 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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