Volume 100 Number 15
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★ Humanity ISSN —07458800
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April 11, 2012
Easter Fun!
Easton Miner shares a moment with the Easter Bunny at an egg hunt held at the District Two Spring Meeting. RIGHT: Addison Brown, left, is amazed as Claire Casey opens an Easter egg filled with candy at Lodge 88, Houston.
Czech Visitors
Zdenek Janik from the Czech Republic will speak at the SPJST Home Office on April 17. More info on page 27 and the back page.
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
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Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Convention Corner..............................3 Readers Write ......................................4 District News........................................5 Lodge Section....................................10
Mock YAD Held at Home Office
SPJST Youth Leaders gathered at the Home Office in Temple for a workshop on Saturday, March 24. One of the day’s activities was a mock Youth Achievement Day to train leaders for this summer’s YADs. Pictured above, leaders look over crafts to determine if they meet criteria for various categories.
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
In Memoriam ......................................17 Youth Section ....................................19 Youth Points Update .........................24 Czech Culture ....................................27 Advertisements .................................29 Lodge Calendar .................................30
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Scenes from District Two Delegates’ Meeting at Lodge 29, Taylor
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Lodge 79 Corpus Christi honors members
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Scenes from Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club Easter Egg Hunt
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SPJST HERALD
SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.org
VESTNIK EDITOR/ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0807 VESTNIK Fax: (254) 773-8087
email: m e l a n i e z @ v v m . c o m
SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-2902 • Home: (254) 985-0007 email: vanicek@spjst.com
VICE PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF, CFFM Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-1450 • Home: (254) 534-1930 email: genemc@spjst.com SECRETARY-TREASURER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 721-4739 • Home: (254) 778-3720 email: leonardm@spjst.com
DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878-0085 Home: (979) 272-3265 • Mobile: (979) 224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net
DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR BOBBY WUENSCHE 2451 County Road 405, Taylor, Texas 76574-5421 Home: (512) 365-3013 • 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
Editor’s Note
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Czech us out in Temple!
Two great events are coming up in Temple, Texas. On Tuesday
evening, April 17, SPJST Home Office is partnering with the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center (CHMGC) and with Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) to host “Bondage to Freedom — Czechs Celebrate Life.” Special guest is Zdenek Janik of the Czech Republic who will speak on “Czech Political Culture From 1918 to Present.” Accordionist Ralph Milek will provide music for the evening. Refreshments will be served. Guests are also encouraged to tour the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center and the Czech Military Museum and Czech Veterans’ Wall of Honor. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m., and the event is free of charge and open to the public. Come one, come all to enjoy a nice Czech evening in Temple! Bloomin’ Temple Car Show On Saturday, April 21, SPJST will sponsor the car show at this year’s Seventh Annual Bloomin’ Temple Festival. The festival will be held in downtown Temple and will include a Czech Heritage Celebration with folklife demonstrations, courtesy of the Czech Heritage Museum. Accordion Cowboy Chris Rybak will provide entertainment. Other activities include a kolache eating contest at 12 noon with adult and kids’ divisions and a Czech spelling bee at 1 p.m. The car show features 35 classes of vehicles. More than 100 trophies will be awarded. To enter a vehicle, visit www.spjst.org or call the Home Office (800) 727-7578. Festival admission is $5 (kids ages 12 and under are admitted free of charge). Saturday evening entertainment is by David Lee Murphy, Deryl Dodd, and Kevin Fowler.
The Mountain Story “A son and his father were walking on the mountains. Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: “AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!” To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain: “AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!” Curious, he yells: “Who are you?” He receives the answer: “Who are you?” Then he screams to the mountain: “I admire you!” The voice answers: “I admire you!” Angered at the response, he screams: “Coward!” He receives the answer: “Coward!” He looks to his father and asks: “What’s going on?” The father smiles and says: “My son, pay attention.” Again the man screams: “You are a champion!” The voice answers: “You are a champion!” The boy is surprised, but does not understand. Then the father explains: “People call this echo, but really this is life. It gives you back everything you say or do. Our life is simply a reflection of our actions. If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart. If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence. This relationship applies to everything, in all aspects of life; Life will give you back everything you have given to it. Your life is not a coincidence, it’s a reflection of you! —Author Unknown Wanted: World War II Jeep Texas Czech Genealogical Society is looking for a World War II Jeep for its Czech Military Museum. The body of the Jeep is all that is needed. No engine, transmission, etc. are necessary. If you know of a World War II Jeep, please contact TCGS President Charlene Hurta (979) 849-0348. —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.
VӖSTNÍK SPJST Farm/ Commercial Property Rates
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
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*
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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%
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Family Fun and Important Dates
April 12
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 24
April 26
April 28 May 5 May 5 May 7 May 12 May 12 May 13 May 15
District Seven Sales Agents’ Class Lodge 79, Corpus Christi 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) District Five Sales Agents’ Class Lodge 88, Houston District Five Sales Agents’ Class Lodge 196, Houston, West 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) Lodge 24, Cyclone Mother’s Day Dinner (2) District Four Sales Agents’ Class • Lodge 49, Rowena
CONVENTION O R N E R June 11 to 13, 2012 Killeen Civic and Conference Center 3601 South W.S. Young Drive Killeen, Texas 76542
31st SPJST Convention
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—
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Readers Write
Age 96 member shares success stories
I am an accomplished cake and pie baker. I have baked and given away a whole slew of pies because people practically stand in line to get them. When people do me a favor, I repay them with a pie. That’s why I say I pay my debts with pies. The favorites are apple and dewberry when in season. I pick the wild dewberries myself which is a lot of work. I have given away as many as 36 pies. Since I’m diabetic, I can’t even taste my pies much less eat them. It’s not just the filling that people like so well, but the crust that people like so well. I got the recipe for it from the Ladies Home Journal in about 1933 when Ann Batchelder was food editor. I liked it so well, I have never bought a pie crust in my life. I can share it with you so here goes. Pie Crust Recipe
2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup Crisco 1 cup ice cubes in water
Sift flour and salt three times. Cut in Crisco and work it until like coarse meal. Start adding water by teaspoonsful, mixing with a fork. That sounds slow and it’s meant to be until the flour mixture becomes of dough consistency. (That will use up most of the ice water). Cover securely, and store in refrigerator for use the next day. Yield is enough dough for 2 double-crust pies. Also, I use my fingers to work in Crisco so be sure to wash hands beforehand.
I bake cakes, too, and my son-inlaw Peter’s favorite is a banana cake. I always bake him one for his birthday which he sometimes keeps for their New Year’s Eve party. A friend once came by the next morning wanting a piece of leftover cake. It’s that good. My secret is I never use a mixer, but hand mix to fold, not stir the batter. I also forgot to mention that I am the treasurer of Corinth Cemetery Board since 1972; a post I took over from my father with less than $100 in the bank and the cemetery all grown in weeds. I asked my father why the cemetery wasn’t mowed, and he said it was because there was no money. That wasn’t going to stop me because my
thinking was if I start mowing, people will start donating. And sure enough, they did. It was my late friend Ed Laywell, who first gave me the idea to work toward a trust fund. He was with the Walker’s Creek Cemetery, and they had one. To have a tax-free trust fund, we had to first become an association. After a stormy meeting, we became an association, but still had to work to have a trust fund. That happened finally after A.W. Zajicek, Jr. became a member of the board and with the $43,000 which I managed to accumulate during high interest rates. That was in 1997 and today, it’s over $93,000. Today, we are a group of seven dedicated members. Since a part of the cemetery was once a part of my farm, when I die, all they’ll have to do is throw me over the fence. Hilda Burtis Lodge 15, Buckholts —SPJST—
Lodge 30, Taiton delegates support by-law recommendations
Lodge 30, Taiton delegates support the following by-law recommendations:
Article 28 (b) No person can be a member of the Supreme Lodge if he is related to any other members of the Supreme Lodge within the third degree, as construed under Section 573 of the Government Code of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes.
Article 12 Add to: (d) Members of the Supreme Lodge, their spouses, or employees of the SPJST Home Office are not eligible to serve as convention chairman or vice chairman or on various convention committees. Wanda Dorotik Karen Kaspar Debbie Krpec Yvonne Marcaurele Lisa Bubela —SPJST—
Lodge 255, Katy member: still running for SL Vice President
Dear Editor, With all the announcements of candidates dropping out of the running for the Supreme Lodge Vice President’s position, I would like to reiterate that I will still be running for the position. I am still officially running for the Supreme Lodge Vice President’s position I would like to reintroduce myself. My name is Delisle Doherty. I am currently the State F i e l d Representative for Districts One and Five. I am married and have two children (ages 22 and 25) and one beautiful granddaughter. Prior to owning my own businesses, I worked for American General and earned myself a position on the President’s Club. I owned four cellular phone locations along with 30 sub dealers. We helped to develop marketing strategies and grow the locations to be successful selling our products. We were also a service center for Motorola. In 2003, I sold my shares to my business partner and started CLC Marketing/NBD Graphics, a printing and marketing company. I consult with small to medium businesses to form marketing strategies and implement them. I also trained employees in salesmanship and networking. This past year, I gave the business to my son to concentrate on SPJST. In 2007, I started the Houston Christian Chamber of Commerce, an organization designed to help Christian business owners g r o w their busin e s s through networking and community events. Last year, the name was changed to The Christian Business Fellowship Association (see www.thecbfa.com) to allow us to expand beyond the Houston market. It currently is a community organization, which not only helps business organization, but also individuals and charities. During this same time, I served as the President of the National Space and Technology Association. I ran a children’s program for my
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church for 10 years and attended nine missions trips with the youth over that same period. I am active with several local charities. Currently, I speak to groups of business owners from 10 to 300 at a time on “the 6 Keys to Successful Networking,” the “Hidden Value of Networking,” and “Smart Marketing.” I am also a strategic partner with the Texas High Achievers. I currently write a weekly article for the Vestnik to help members learn about different topics and a weekly newsletter to my district agents to help them improve their salesmanship. As Vice President, I will bring experience in the five main areas necessary to help SPJST grow.
• Operations—My many years as a business owner gives me the experience to help manage the day-to-day operations of this organization. I will be able to control costs and increase our bottom line. • Marketing—As the owner of a marketing company and a consultant, I can implement marketing strategies that will help get the SPJST name out to the public. I can update our materials to reflect the interest and attractiveness of the fraternal aspect of our organization, those helping to grow the lodges. • Training—My training and public speaking experience will help us to bring in a more professional insurance sales team. This team will be trained to be a fraternal insurance team, not just insurance. We can change the culture to expect agents to be active with the lodges as part of their job, understanding the fraternal aspects and the Czech heritage. With us becoming more of a fraternal insurance agency, the lodges will have the opportunity to grow and reestablish themselves in the community. As a strong advocate to youth, I can help reestablish youth programs by training the agents to emphasize the importance of active youth when they sell the insurance. • Technology—My technology background and knowledge will allow us to upgrade our software and communications to allow easier access to information necessary to grow SPJST and the lodges. This will increase our efficiency and response time while cutting costs. • Fraternalism—With my experience working with the community and running youth programs, I understand and can instill the importance of the fraternal aspects to the agent program and its Czech heritage. This will ultimately allow the smaller lodges to have the opportunity to grow and become active
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again, thus embracing the community while preserving the Czech heritage.
I would love the opportunity to speak to each lodge and answer any questions you may have on my qualifications. Feel free to contact me (832) 232-2049, and I will make arrangements to speak to you. Below is a summary of my personal activities: Currently write an article for the Vestnik every week. Current Fraternal Activities Coordinator and Secretary of SPJST Lodge, 255 Katy. President of Christian Business Fellowship Association. Owned a wireless communication business and Motorola repair center. Owned printing and marketing company, which included business consulting, before I passed it to my son (still operating today). Public speaker.
Member of the Presidents Club with American General. Past President of the National Space and Technology Association. Chairman of the Board of Outreach for Memorial Lutheran Church for 3 years. 2-time President of West Memorial BNI (Business Network International). Helped run youth programs for 10 years and attended 9 mission trips. Strategic Partner with Texas High Achievers. Climbed to Mount Everest Base Camp with my son for a local charity. Rode MS 150 (bicycle ride from Houston to Austin) for 10 years in a row for Multiple Sclerosis Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Publisher, Corel Draw, and MS Office and numerous other accounting and illustration programs. Delisle Doherty Lodge 255, Katy —SPJST—
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.
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Donnie Victorick announces candidacy for District One Director
District One Members and Delegates, The past four years have been an exciting adventure in regards to the progress SPJST has made. We have seen an increase in our surplus averaging nearly $1 million dollars annually and a substantial increase in our assets as well as a drastic increase in the quality of our investment portfolio. In addition, our overall insurance premium income has shown a steady increase and is at its highest since 1995 despite the fact that our sales have suffered in quantity but has tremendously improved in quality. These things have come about because of a Supreme Lodge which is working diligently to improve the overall performance of our fraternal organization. I am thankful to be a part of this group and am asking for your continued support to reelect me for another term as your Director. I have enjoyed visiting your lodges and with you individually and always stand ready to lend a helping hand to any of you in need of trying to make SPJST better today than it was yesterday and even better tomorrow than it is today. Working together, we can accomplish this mission. I have worked diligently to keep you informed of the progress, as well as setbacks, of our Society and will continue to do so. I will work very hard as your director to continually represent you and make decisions in the best interest of SPJST taking into consideration business best practices and not basing them on personalities. This is a great
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fraternal, and I look forward to working to move it further with a dream of making it grow and prosper long into the future and to continue to provide the many benefits which you and your lodge are receiving now and will continue to do so in the future. I look forward to seeing you and visiting with our delegates and ask once again that you continue to support me in doing something I love doing, which is serving you and a fraternal organization which stands for its members to preserve the Czech heritage. Fraternally, Donnie Victorick Lodge 9, Snook —SPJST—
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 $________.
Credit Card #__________ __________ __________ __________ Expiration Date ______/______ 3 or 4 digit security code _________ (usually on back of card) Billing Zip Code_____________ Signature____________________________________________________________ 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.
District One Spring Meeting this Sunday at Lodge 38, Kovar
Around the Districts
Dear District One Members/Delegates, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the District One Spring Meeting. It will be held at SPJST Lodge 38, Kovar on Sunday, April 15,
2012. The meeting will start at 2 p.m. With this being convention year, there will be several items that need to be discussed at this meeting about the changes that are being presented in the Vestnik. I would like to see as many of the delegates that can make this meeting as possible. Fraternally, Randy Gaas District One President —SPJST—
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Lodge 38, Kovar to host District One Spring meeting this Sunday
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. 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 Lodge 38, Kovar Secretary —SPJST—
District One Spring Meeting
Sunday, April 15, 2012 • Lodge 38, Kovar 278 Zimmerhanzel Road • Flatonia, Texas
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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—
District Three Presents Fall Meeting Minutes
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Lodge 6, Cottonwood • October 23, 2011
The meeting was called to order by President Gordon Hubenak at 11:05 a.m. Flag bearers were called to the floor to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST Motto. Brother Milton Peterson, Lodge 6, Cottonwood President, welcomed all the visitors. Recognition of visitors by Brother Selby Holder: Brother Brian Vanicek from the Home Office. Motion was made by Sister Mary Steinman of Lodge 154, Fort Worth to approve the minutes from the spring meeting as published in the Vestnik, seconded by Gordon Hubenak. No discussion. Motion passed. Treasurer’s Report Treasurer’s report was presented by Sister Mary Steinman: Balance Deposits Expenses TOTAL
$8,243.91 $3,500.00 $2,340.73 $9,403.18
Motion was made by Sister Cheryl Petr to accept the treasurer’s report; second by Brother George Pauling. Motion passed.
Supreme Lodge Report Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek gave his report. He noted a decline in certificates from the previous year of just over 20 percent. Production figures decreased, income increased over 2010 totals for same nine-month period. This reflects an overall higher quality of sales versus quantity. Investment income is up slightly, and surplus has increased. Fraternally, fifty-six $1,000 scholarships were awarded. SPJST continues to be leader in the Fraternal Alliance of Texas. A total of $103,000 has been raised for the Fort Hood Memorial project; work has started on the bronzes to be featured in the memorial pavilion. A major fundraiser—a Johnny Lee concert—is coming up. Two free tickets were extended and given to Sister Debbie Galler from Lodge 6, Cottonwood. An SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC)/Czech Heritage Museum benefit is coming in the spring. SPJST and co-sponsor RVOS will both promote this event with posters. Watch for activities in the Vestnik.
District Three Report District Three Director Johnnie Krizan presented his report. He noted the four-year convention coming up the second week in June 2012. Delegates representing all SPJST lodges will meet for three days in Killeen. District Three has 6,881 adult members which qualifies for 60 delegates. He expressed a need to sustain membership from within to do what we promote and foster; membership down and premiums up; gain in assets; continue to build surplus; calls for prudence to cut expenses to increase income; He expressed concern over the 501(c)(3) spinoff entities—the rest homes, the museum, and the ENC. Members will decide at the convention how much donations to give. He points out balancing decision members will face of choosing to help one society over another. In the 2004 Convention Special Structure Committee Report, includes a proposal to nominate off floor which is not most competent means; Special Structure Committee published a report two to three weeks ago in the Vestnik which consisted of a total rewrite of the by-laws. This report has to be presented to the By-Law Committee 60 days before the convention. Brother Johnnie concluded his report stating he enjoys serving as District Three Director, has the qualifications, and is available to serve another year. Brother George Pauling asked Brother Johnnie Krizan to confirm the number of delegates for Lodge 66, Waco. Brother Johnnie Krizan confirmed that Lodge 66 qualified for 11 delegates.
By-Law Committee Report By-Law Committee report was by Brother Al Kercho and read by Sister Mary Steinman. The By-Law Committee held a meeting on Friday, September 16, 2011. The By-Law Committee urges members and potential delegates to study the voluminous recommendations of the Special Structure Committee that were published in the September 28 edition of the Vestnik. In particular, pages five to 14 concerns recommendations for the by-laws and pages 14 to 21 are recommendations for an operations manual for SPJST. Some recommendations are without merit. Members and potential delegates will be able to make recommendations for any changes prior to the June 2012 convention.
Publication Committee Report Publication Committee report was by Sister Bessie Petr and read by Sister
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Mary Steinman. Cost for each copy of the Vestnik continues to be 44 cents. The Vestnik/Communication Department has been working with Colleen Jenke on the new cookbook. It will be available in December. The Vestnik/Communication Department has been working with Texas Czech Genealogy Society to scan all past Vestniks to create an online database. The department continues to prepare floats and annual mailout. The next Publication Committee meeting is Saturday, January 7, 2012. Upcoming Events Brother Gordon Hubenak listed dates for upcoming events:
Spring Meeting at Lodge 6, Cottonwood on April 22, 2012 District YAD – open for hosting – on June 24, 2012 Fall Meeting at Lodge 84, Dallas on October 28, 2012
Sister Mary Steinman reminded members that the fall meeting will include a short business meeting followed by fun day activities. However, the activities do not have to be a big doing.
Contest Judges President Hubenak recognized committees and their members:
Halloween Costume Contest Judges Betty Macalik, Diana Engelke and Irene Peterson Christmas Ornament Judges Betty Kercho, Debbie Galler and Cheryl Hubenak
King Tommy Weeks and Queen Katie Weeks led the prayer for lunch break.
Youth Report Sister Bessie Petr deferred to Assistant District Youth Counselor Kay Weeks to give the youth report. Sister Bessie Petr and Sister Kay Weeks attended the fall DYC meeting at the Waits Bed and Breakfast. Attendance at today’s meeting was 15 youth and 15 adults. Camp application forms—Frank Horak is deleting the requirement to have camp forms notarized, and some information on shot records is being considered for revision. Frank Horak is also considering to shorten the adult camp form application. Menu at camp—Frank Horak will be going to the Finance Committee in January with recommendations to the menu at camp. One recommendation is to serve tea and salad bar at all meals. The Youth Development Workshop is in Temple on Saturday, February 25,
2012, at 10 and a fun activity will be planned for the afternoon like a movie or skating. Youth Leaders Workshop is March 24 and 25, 2012. All youth leaders will be attending and reviewing the youth program. Camp Counselor Training will be in Temple at the Home Office and at SPJST ENC. Dates to be determined. Leaders-in-Training camp is June 7
to 9, 2012, for ages 14 through high school seniors. District Three Youth Achievement Day is June 24, 2012 (waiting on host lodge). District Three Camp will either be July 5 to 8 or July 6 to 9, 2012 State Youth Achievement Day is August 4, 2012. The spring meeting is at Lodge 6, Cottonwood on April 22, 2012.
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The fall meeting is at Lodge 84, Dallas on October 28, 2012.
A motion to close the meeting was by Sister Mary Steinman and to begin Bingo. Motion seconded by President Hubenak. Submitted by, Sarah McManus District Three Secretary —SPJST—
Scenes from District Two Delegates’ Meeting Tuesday, March 27, 2012 • SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor LEFT PHOTO: Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, center, visits with delegates Leonard Kaderka, left, and Albin Machu, both of Lodge 29, Taylor. RIGHT PHOTO: Delegates Edwin Pechal, left, of Lodge 47, Seaton and David Nauert of Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy.
LEFT PHOTO: Delegates Johnny Vrabel, left, and Charles Wilson, both of Lodge 18, Elgin. RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right are delegates LaVerne Vanicek and Frank Klinkovsky, both of Lodge 47, Seaton; Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride and wife Frances; and delegate Jesse Pospisil of Lodge 29, Taylor.
LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are delegates Wayne Voigt, left, and Ronnie Rieger, both of Lodge 29, Taylor, and Bobby Wuensche of Lodge 48, Beyersville. RIGHT PHOTO: Delegates Irene Vrabel, left, of Lodge 18, Elgin and Patsy Koslovsky of Lodge 47, Seaton.
LEFT PHOTO: Joan Vanicek of Lodge 24, Cyclone and delegate Connie Voigt of Lodge 29, Taylor. RIGHT PHOTO: Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek visits with delegates Linda Pospisil, left, and Lyn Rieger, both of Lodge 29, Taylor.
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District Three Spring Meeting Agenda
Sunday, April 22, 2012 • Lodge 6, Cottonwood 700 South Czech Hall Road • West, Texas Complimentary Pastry, Juice, Milk, and Coffee Provided by Lodge 6, Cottonwood.
10 to 10:30 a.m. Youth and Adult Czech Easter Egg Decorating (Kraslice) Contests
10:30 a.m. Contest Judging Begins • Selection of Nominating Committee Members 10 to 11 a.m. Registration for Meeting and Purchase Meal Tickets
10:15 to 11 a.m. Audit Committee (Pre-selected: Al Kercho, Tom Weeks, and Michael Galler – Please advise if you will not attend the meeting.)
11 a.m. Call to Order...............................................................President Gordon Hubenak Posting of Colors.......District Flag Bearers Rendon Dobecka and Sophie Milan Pledge of Allegiance..............................................Flag Bearer Rendon Dobecka Youth Motto .................................................................Flag Bearer Sophie Milan Welcome........................................................Lodge 6 President Milton Peterson Response/Recognition of Visitors...................First Vice President Selby Holder Reading Names of Departed Members and Memorial Service..............................Second Vice President Cheryl Petr and Youth Members Dismissal of Youth.....................................................President Gordon Hubenak Recognition of Age 96 Members, 75- and 50-Year Members and Fraternalist Nominees..........................Second Vice President Cheryl Petr Introduction of Auditing and Nominating Committees..................................President Gordon Hubenak Introduction of Contest Judges..................................President Gordon Hubenak Approval of Minutes and Correspondence ................Secretary Sarah McManus Treasurer’s Report........................................................Treasurer Mary Steinman Committee Reports/Questions (Please limit time to three minutes per report.) Insurance..............................................................................Daniel Roznovsky Finance ......................................................................................Michael Galler By-Law...................................................................................Kay Lynn Kovar FAC...........................................................................................George Pauling Supreme Lodge Report...............Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride District Director Report..................................................Director Johnnie Krizan 12 noon Introduction of 2011-12 District Royalty..................President Gordon Hubenak Lunch Prayer.........District Three Queen Katie Weeks and King Tommy Weeks Lunch Break Menu: Fried Chicken, Sausage, Mashed Potatoes, Sauerkraut, Green Beans, Bread, Coffee, Tea, and Dessert Donation of 6 canned goods per person entitles member to a free meal, otherwise $7 per plate. No expired canned goods, please. 1 p.m. - Meeting Resumes
Lifetime Achiever Awards................................................................Selby Holder Adult Contests Winners .......................................................FAC George Pauling Old Business New Business – including information for the good of the Order. Announcement of Number of Members in Attendance.....................Host Lodge Announcement of Number of Canned Goods Collected ...................Host Lodge Canned goods will be donated to West Ministries.
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Presentations.................................................................Treasurer Mary Steinman Publication Committee Report ............................................................Bessie Petr Youth Report/Youth Contest Winners .................................................Bessie Petr Audit Report...............................................................................Audit Committee Nominating Report..........................................................Nominating Committee Election of Officers Coming Events: District YAD—June 24, 2012 at Lodge 92, Fort Worth District Fall Meeting—October 28, 2012—host lodge is needed Please contact Gordon Hubenak if interested. District Spring Meeting—April 28, 2013—host lodge is needed Please contact Gordon Hubenak if interested. District YAD—June 23, 2013—host lodge is needed Please contact Bessie Petr if interested. Door Prizes Installation of Officers Adjournment of 2012 Spring Meeting
*Officers and Committee Representatives are asked to submit any reports they have as a written report. Copies should be provided for membership. If you need the district to provide the copies of your report, please email them to Gordon Hubenak at ckhubenak@yahoo.com. —SPJST—
Who Will Protect Yourself From Your Partner’s Family - Part 2
From the Desk of Delisle Doherty Districts One and Five State Field Representative Key man insurance will help give ance company, I will talk about the your family the money to make proper disposition in the case of death. With the first part, a lawyer will business decisions draw up the disposition of the shares. in the event of your loss, but The second part is the financing. In what about if you the case of death, the financing of have a partner or these shares are done through life inpartners. The first surance. This can be done two ways: a question to ask is cross purchase, where each partner has do you want your a policy on the other partners, and the partner’s family in dead partner’s family will get the prothe business if Delisle Doherty ceeds in exchange for the shares. The something hapother is the entity buy where the compened to them. If something happens pany owns the policies on each partto your partner then the family takes ner and uses the death benefit to buy over the shares. I know when I had a the shares. partner in my marketing business, I For example, if you have two other definitely did not want his wife to take partners and you do a cross purchase, over his shares. As a business con- each of you will buy two policies (one sultant, I have seen good businesses on each other) so that would be six go under because the spouse wanted policies. If the entity purchases it, the to be active in the business. In one company would own three policies, case, the wife sold her share to a larger which are generally larger policies to company, undervalued, and ultimately allow for growth in the company. If the partner ended up losing it all. The you have a business partner, I hope solution to this potential disaster is a you really like their family; they may buy/sell agreement. be your partners one day. Simply put, a buy/sell agreement is If you want to learn more about an agreement amongst the partners on protecting yourself, contact a state the disposition of one’s shares in dif- field representative or your SPJST ferent situations. Who gets first op- sales agent, and he/she will be glad to portunity to buy them if one partner help you protect yourself from your wants out, if a partner retires, is dis- partner’s family. abled, or dies. Since we are an insur—SPJST—
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District Five Spring Meeting Agenda
Sunday, April 15, 2012 • Lodge 81, Needville
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)
13609 Violet Street • Needville, Texas
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 Treasurer’s 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) Directors’ 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—
Photo by James L. Lee, III of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point
Attention SPJST Graduates
and parents and grandparents of graduates!
W
hether it’s your high school commencement or college graduation, it’s quite an accomplishment. Share your achievement with other members of SPJST in a May issue of the Vestnik. To be included, please complete the following biographical sketch and mail it, along with a color headshot photograph, no later than May 8, to:
VESTNIK Editor Melanie Zavodny c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you wish to have photo returned.
Information and photographs can also be emailed to melaniez@vvm.com. Photograph must be in .jpg or .tif formats. Please print clearly. Thank you! For more information, contact the Vestnik Office (800) 727-7578 or (254) 773-1575
Name ________________________________________________________
Lodge No. and Name _________________________________________ Graduating from (name of high school or college) ______________ ______________________________________________________________
Parents_______________________________________________________ Grandparents ________________________________________________
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Major/Degree (if applicable) ___________________________________
Future Plans __________________________________________________ Telephone:____________________________________________________ — Graduates must be SPJST members —
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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 773-8087
Email: melaniez@vvm.com
Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
Lodge 24, Cyclone Lodge 38, Kovar plans annual plans dinner, Mother’s Day country auction dinner Dear Members, Members of Lodge 24, Cyclone are making plans for their annual Mother’s Day Dinner on Sunday, May 13, 2012. The meal will consist of barbecue chicken, beans, cole slaw, potato salad, iced tea, and a dessert. The meal will be served from 11 a.m. until we run out of food and will be $8 per plate. The youth club will have a prize drawing for a quilt. For information, call Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484 or Daniel Wilde (254) 985-2258. Please make plans to attend. Fraternally, Margaret Mikeska, Secretary —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—
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 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.
Lodge 38 to Host District One Spring Meeting Lodge 38 is honored to host the District One Spring Meeting this 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 39, Bryan plans Join Hands Day project
Dear Readers, Lodge 39, Bryan held its meeting on March 11, 2012. After a wonderful fried chicken lunch, President Wade O’Shields called our meeting to order at 1:20 p.m. We talked about all the upcoming events for our lodge. Join Hands Day will be a joyous day of giving back to our community. Please come out and help us with our plans. We had no new business. Ron Roesler won the door prize. After our meeting, we all played 88 dominoes—we all love this game! Due to Lodge 39, Bryan’s meeting
Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Plsek Celebrate 65 Years of Marriage
Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Plsek celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on April 8, 2012. Their grandchildren Dr. Valeri Bobbitt and husband Dr. Rodney Bobbitt of Cameron, Texas, Johnnie Lee Ashby and wife LaQuetta Ashby of Canyon Lake, Texas, and greatgrandson Justin Lee Ashby also of Canyon Lake hosted a reception at Cameron Nursing Center. Adela Valka married Adela and Johnnie Plsek Johnnie Plsek on April 8, 1947. They have lived in Temple all of Mr. Plsek was a building contrac- their married life. tor for many years in the Temple area Johnnie has been a member of and retired at the age of 80. SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton for 62 Mrs. Plsek is a homemaker. years.
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being on Easter Sunday, April 4, we have changed the meeting to Tuesday, April 10 at José’s Mexican Food Restaurant. Come out and join us for our April meeting. Sincerely, Binnie Ann Roesler, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton honors longtime members
Dear Vestnik Readers, On a beautiful, warm and sunny day, SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton monthly meeting was called to order on Sunday, April 1, 2012, at 2 p.m. by President Edwin Pechal. Flags were presented by youth members Justin Kraatz and Zoe Talasek. We remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of Monroe Lucko. We ask God’s blessings for this family in their loss. Roll call of officers showed all present except Board Chairman Woodrow Marek. We welcomed visitors—Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride and Courtney Hanusch. We thank you for joining us, and please visit with us again soon. Woodrow Marek is on the sick list. We wish you the best, Woodrow, and hope you can join us again soon. New members accepted into our lodge are Marvin Cehand, Christopher Craft, Amber Craft, Riley Ann Craft, Kolby Schumacher, Bailey Schumacher, Melody Schumacher, and Tresha Kohutek written by Patsy Koslovsky; Izabelle Kellhofer written by Dolores Skrabanek; Danny Haisler and Edward Lee Kopriva written by Frank Klinkovsky; and Abigail Layton and Michael Mills. Also welcomed into our lodge by a letter of transfer is Daniel Keith Stepan. We’d love to see you at our next meeting which will be held on May 6 at 2 p.m. We are very blessed to have new members. Danny is our new bar chairman. The Craft/Schumacher family has already worked in the kitchen for a Saturday night dance. Thank you for getting involved. We appreciate all members who help. March lodge minutes were accepted as read by Secretary Koslovsky. As secretary of the board, the unofficial March board minutes were also read. President Pechal reminds everyone
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of the lodge’s annual picnic which will be held on Sunday, June 3. There will be a tractor pull on the Saturday before and on that Sunday. We hope to have many entering this big event. We would love to see all of you in the local area and those around us to join in on the tractor pull. Mark your calendars for that first weekend in June to join us at Star Hall. Watch the Vestnik for more details. Vice President/FAC Frank
Klinkovsky reported on upcoming activities, local, district and statewide. The Bloomin’ Temple Festival will be held the weekend of April 21. SPJST will sponsor the car show. The District Two Youth Beseda Dancers will perform. The youth club will be selling Slovacek sausage wraps. There will be many more activities, booths, and music for your entertainment. As Entertainment Chairman, Frank also stated it has been very busy with
rentals at the hall. Jerry Haisler will be playing for a dance on April 21. So put on your dancing shoes and have a great evening. Remember the kitchen is sponsored by the youth club. The hamburgers and French fries are delicious, and you will be supporting our future leaders of tomorrow. Treasurer Becky Zavodny gave the her report which was approved. Youth Leader Lynette Talasek stated 20 members were present today.
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The youth are excited about working at the Bloomin’ Temple Festival. Their April social will be to visit the Planetarium in Killeen and have pizza on April 14. Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride was welcomed by President Pechal. He stated he will be seeking reelection as Vice President and will appreciate support from Lodge 47. The convention is only three months away. There will be an-
Snook Honors Former Bluejays for 90 Consecutive Victories
It is a record so astounding that it looks like a misprint. Ninety in a row? Surely not. But it is true. Snook High School’s basketball team achieved that feat from December 12, 1964, through November 2, 1966, under head coach Jimmy Horn, and the Bluejays won their first two state championships during that run in 1965 and 1966. On Friday, January 27, during halftime of the Bluejays game against Normangee, team members and coach Horn will be recognized on the 45th anniversary of that last title. It will be a memorable night for many with long memories, and a number of former players are expected to attend. Some of those still around will likely include Frankie See, Clarence Junek, Tommy, Jimmy and Daniel Junek, Ervin See, Rodney Giesenschlag, Larry Kovar and Donnie Victorick. Other players included Joe Adamek, Michael Dalchau, Calvin Gerke, Jimmy Janac, Glenn Kovar, Cedric Nix, Frank Orsak, Tommy Rosier, Melvin See, Milton Skrabanek, Billy and Edward Vajdak, and Cirildo Ybarra The story is noteworthy on many fronts. After a 51-39 loss to Houston Jones on December 12, 1964, the Bluejays reeled off 26 more wins in their first state championship run, finishing 50-1 for the 64-65 season. In 1965-66, Snook went 52-0, extending the streak to 78. It lasted until a 53-50 loss to A&M Consolidated on November 26, 1966. Even so, that Bluejay team finished 45-5. Horn would win another state title in 1969 and take five Snook teams to the state tournament in his nine seasons. His brother Don Horn succeeded him, taking the Bluejays to six more
From Burleson County Tribune • January 26, 2012
Former Snook High School basketball players from the 1965 and 1966 teams are pictured after the Snook-Mumford game in January in Snook. Team members were honored at the Friday, January 27 game against Normangee. Pictured are, from left, Frankie See, Clarence Junek, Jimmy Junek, Larry Kovar, and Tommy Junek. Clarence, Jimmy, and Larry are all members of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook.
state tourney appearances and winning in 1978 and 1979. The cycle continued as Victorick, one of Jimmy Horn’s players on the 1965 and 1966 teams, took over — winning five more consecutive state titles. That added up to seven consecutive state titles — feats that brought Snook state and national records. But it all began with Jimmy Horn and a very good system that stressed a strong work ethic, discipline, and defense, defense, defense. It was a lesson that carried over to Victorick as a player and as a coach. “That was just a great group of individuals. They were dedicated, hard working guys, and they played so well as a team. They were difficult to beat,” Victorick said. Victorick said team members also grew as people under Horn’s leadership, and he gives his coach credit. “He was a strict disciplinarian. He knew the game extremely well and broke down every angle of it you could think of,” he said. “You knew
he was telling you the right thing to do to be a winner.” Horn feels the same way about his players. “They were extremely hard workers. Whatever you asked them to do they did,” Horn recalled. “And they played awfully good defense. They just didn’t believe in letting the other team score. A man just can’t score without the ball.” Horn said his teams were not that tall but had excellent quickness and speed. And the team concept was vital. He still recalls the unselfish play of Larry Kovar, who set the record for most assist at the state tournament. Gerke also held a record for most points scored at a state tournament. Gerke was also a great defensive player, and Ervin See was the best outside defender. “You just couldn’t get by him,” Horn recalled. Horn also remembered at one time having three players all under 6 feet who could dunk the ball. There was
that kind of athleticism. And some special chemistry. The scores during the streak indicate the Bluejays got into a special rhythm and just kept it going. There were some noteworthy blowouts — even in big games. In the 65 playoff run, there was an 89-39 win over Meadow for their 25th in a row. Then Deweyville fell 48-44 in the final game. On the Friday, October 15, 1965, season opener, the Bluejays blasted Richards 75-17. The next day, they defeated Waelder 79-29 and the following Tuesday defeated Anderson 72-27. Snook played schools of all sizes, always won — and usually embarrassed the competition. Skills mattered, but Horn believes there were also intangible factors. “They just wanted to win. If you have the desire, that is the main thing,” he said.
(Editor’s Note: Thanks to SPJST Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak for sharing this story that originally appeared in the Burleson County Tribune on January 26, 2012. James, Daniel, and Clarence Junek, Larry Kovar, Frank Orsak, Edward and Billy Vajdak, and Donnie Victorick are all members of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook, and Jimmy Horn is a member of Lodge 178, Longview. It’s also interesting to note that Jimmy Junek is the great uncle to 2011-2012 SPJST State Duke Jaxson Brisco, and Tommy Junek is Jaxson’s grandfather. Larry Kovar is 2011-2012 State King Robert Lewis’ grandfather. And, Donnie Victorick serves as SPJST District One Director/Supreme Lodge Chairman. Special thanks to Burleson County Tribute for permission to reprint this article. —SPJST—
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other District Two delegates’ meeting in Taylor on May 7. Chairmen reports were given for tickets by Ruth Kohutek; bar by Danny Stepan; and kitchen by Lynette Talasek. All reports were approved. Audit of all books will be held on Thursday, April 12 at 7 p.m. The annual lodge picnic will be discussed in detail at the next meeting. We ask those of you who are willing to help in any way to please come to our next meeting on May 6. If you have never worked at the picnic, join us now. We always welcome those interested. There is always a place for you. It takes many people to put on an activity this big. We need your help! We really do have a good time working together. We were honored to have two young ladies with us today accepting an SPJST pin for their 50-year membership in SPJST. Thank you to Rita Green and Jerrie Ann Pomykal for being our special guests. Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride presented the awards. He also shared with us that gas 50 years ago was 28 cents a gallon, a dozen of eggs was 32 cents, average monthly rent was $110, and the average cost of a new house was $12,500. Other 50-year members unable to be with us were Jack K. Gandy, Patricia A. Horton, Janice L. Northam, Kathleen D. Trlica, Virginia
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Lodge 47, Seaton Honors 50-Year Members
Congratulations to Jerrie Ann Pomykal, left, and Rita H. Green who received their 50-year pins from Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, standing, left, and Lodge 47, Seaton President Edwin Pechal on Sunday, April 1, 2012.
Sue Wilkes, and Jody Lyn Zavodny. We missed you, and you will be receiving your pins soon. Looking forward to receiving her 75-year pin today, but unable to be with us was Annie R. Balusek. Ann and Dan, we missed you and hope you are feeling better soon. And yes, as my promise to you, I will bring your pin to you— special delivery. I look forward to see-
ing you both. Congratulations to all of you. April birthdays are Ruth Kohutek, Izabelle Kellhofer, and Matthew Hoelscher. We wish each of you a happy birthday and many, many more to come. Happy April anniversaries go to Pat and Beth Rabroker, Gary and Windee Skrabanek, and Jerrie Ann and Ken
Pomykal. May you have many more years of love and happiness. Door prizes were won by Frank Klinkovsky, Edwin Marek, Becky Zavodny, Otis Meier, Beth Rabroker, Mason Pierce, Rita Green, Nelda Marek, Wilma Frerichs, and Michelle Porubsky. Patsy Koslovsky led the membership with the blessing, followed by a wonderful meal. Thank you to all who brought side dishes and desserts. The scholarship committee met briefly following the meeting. The youth were excited for the Easter egg hunt after waiting very patiently for the meeting to finish. Thank you, Lord, for the beautiful day you gave the youth to hunt the eggs. Next Meeting—May 6 Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, May 6 at 2 p.m. The youth club will meet at 1 p.m. Members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert for the meal. The meat will be provided by the lodge. We hope to see you! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Honors, Celebrates Members Sunday, March 18, 2012 • Submitted by Virginia Rebecek, Secretary
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jerry Sijansky presents a certificate and monogrammed pen to 2011 Lodge 79 Fraternalist of the Year Jessica Janota. TOP CENTER PHOTO: David Kucera, center, receives a 50-year pin from District Seven Director Bob Bayer, left, and Lodge 79 FAC Jerry Sijansky. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Jerry Majek, center, receives his 50-year pin. LEFT PHOTO: Ronnie Majek, center, receives his 50-year pin.
RIGHT PHOTO: Lawrence Novosad, center, receives his 50-year pin.
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Lodge 79 Corpus Christi honors longtime members
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi celebrated an awards luncheon for members to receive their 50-year pins with a catered meal on March 18, 2012. The meeting was called to order by President Mark Rebecek. All officers were present except Youth Leader Gerilyn Donnell. We had 43 members and guests present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was observed for deceased member Leo Majek, Jr. Secretary Virginia Rebecek read the February minutes. They were approved. The treasurer’s report was given by Frank Sacky. They were approved. Secretary Virginia Rebecek read the communications, and we had one name change and a check from District Seven to help defray cost on the kolaches for the weekend getaway. The fraternal activities coordinator’s report was given by Jerry Sijansky. He stated the Corpus Christi Weekend Getaway will be held August 10 to 12. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive was still underway. He thanked Dorothy McCoy for the nice St. Patrick’s decorations on the tables. He asked Larry Elzner to give an
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update on the golf tournament to be held during the weekend getaway. Larry stated it will be Friday, August 10 from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Women are welcome. You must be an SPJST member to participate. There was no unfinished business. President Rebecek introduced our guest, District Seven Director Bob Bayer and wife Polly. Bob congratulated all the delegates who will be attending the convention in June. Bob presented our 2011 Fraternalist of the Year Jessica Janota with a medal and certificate. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jerry Sijansky presented her with a monogrammed pen from our lodge. Bob also presented Javier Mora with a trophy and certificate for being a Million Dollar Producer and Top Career Agent.
100 Percent SPJST Family - Four Generations SPJST proudly salutes this 100 Percent SPJST Family. They are Adele Janak Strand, son David Janak, grandson Bryan Janak, and greatgranddaughter Jocelyn Janak. Adele is a member of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco. David, Bryan, and Jocelyn are members of Lodge 130, Dallas.
LEFT PHOTO: Ruth and George Marek celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on March 25, 2012. They are members of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 79, Corpus Christi members with birthdays in March were Austin Majek on the 3rd and Jacob Rebecek on the 1st. Jacob is held by his mother Laura Rebecek.
Under new business, Larry Elzner made a motion that our lodge purchase tickets from the Czech Heritage Museum. The motion carried. Jerry Sijansky made a motion that our monthly donation go to Laguna Shore Little League. Motion carried. Birthdays for the month of March were Jacob Rebecek on the 1st and Austin Majek on the 3rd. “Happy Birthday” was sung to these members. Ruth and George Marek celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on March 25. Happy anniversary, Ruth and George, and many more! Assistant Youth Leader Jessica Janota gave the youth club report. She stated the youth were decorating eggs. Also, Join Hands Day will be a beach clean-up and cookout. She will get back to us on the date. President Rebecek, District Seven Director Bob Bayer, and Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky presented 50year pins to Larry Novosad, Ronnie Majek, Jerry Majek, and David Kucera. Congratulations to all! Twenty-five dollar door prizes were won by Dorothy McCoy and Larry Elzner. We had many door prizes, and five were gift cards. Almost everyone went home with a prize. Next Meeting—April 15 Our next meeting will be April 15 with a potluck meal. The meeting adjourned. Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas to honor longtime members this Sunday
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 107 Floresville to celebrate 100th anniversary
Dear Members, Happy Anniversary! We are 100 years old! Come out and help us celebrate Lodge 107, Floresville’s 100th Anniversary on Sunday, April 22, 2012. Doors open at 11 a.m. We will serve lunch at 12:30 p.m. The lodge will provide the meal, and each member is asked to bring a dessert. We will honor our 50- and 75-year members, new members, volunteers, and sales agents. You and your family are invited to partake in this celebration. If you have any old stories or memorabilia you would like to share,
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we would love to hear and see them. All members of SPJST are welcome to attend, and you may bring a guest to see if he or she would be interested in joining SPJST. Please bring referrals with you to help us. We will have a prize drawing for referrals. We will be having an open house for the public to come and view the changes and improvements we have made to the hall from 3 to 5 p.m. We will be serving cake and punch. We would like those of you with stories and history to stay and mingle with the public. Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek will be our guest speaker and will be sharing some history with us. To RSVP, please call Bob Bayer (830) 393-9073; Wendy Pruski (210) 535-4916; or Oscar Korus (830) 3914196. and let us know if you or your family will be attending. We must know by April 10 so we can prepare for you. Fraternally, Officers of Lodge 107, Floresville —SPJST—
Lodge 142 Houston welcomes visitors
SPJST Lodge 142, Houston met at Lodge 88, Houston building on March 11, 2012. Lunch was served at 1 p.m., and the meeting began at 2 p.m. with 24 members and four guests present. Gunnar Owens led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll of officers was held by Secretary Alice Jochen. All were present. The minutes were read and accepted. All officers’ reports were read. Visitors recognized were Bill Gaddy, Jaimee Henry, and Lentz Knickerbocker. Birthdays for March were celebrated by Steve Roznovsky, Nelson Jochen, and Zada Morgan. Oldest male present was Emil Kutra; oldest female - Rosie Malota; and youngest child - Zoe Saxton. Next Meeting—April 22 The meeting adjourned until the next meeting - remember and don’t forget, it is the fourth Sunday, April 22. Fraternally submitted, Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST—
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Cyril Pajestka of Lodge 80, Holland inducted into Texas A&M honor society
Cyril Pajestka was inducted into higher learning. The three Greek the prestigious Phi Beta Sigma na- words appearing on our crest form tional honor society at Texas A&M the motto of the organization: University on April 1, 2012, at Reed “Knowledge is Power.” Those elected to membership inArena. Dr. R. Bowin Loftin, Presiclude those who dent of Texas have a cumulative A&M, was the grade-point averfeatured speaker. age of at least 3.5 A reception after on a 4.0 scale at the ceremony was the end of any first provided for the year, full-time curinductees and their ricular period, profamilies. vided they have Phi Beta Sigma carried a normal was founded in academic load ac1923 at the Uniceptable toward a versity of Illinois. bachelor’s degree Phi Eta Sigma is and rank in the the nation’s oldest upper 20 percent and largest honor of their class. society for firstCyril is a graduyear college and university students Cyril with his Phi Beta Sigma ate of Holland High School’s class of in all disciplines. certificate. 2011. He is a lifeInspired by the past and dedicated to the future, the long, active member of SPJST Lodge Society’s mission is to encourage 80, Holland. He is the son of Frank and reward academic excellence and Risa Pajestka of Holland. —SPJST— among freshmen in institutions of
Lodge 169 Brenham changes meeting location
Lodge 169, Brenham members recently voted to move its meeting place from Bilski’s Camp House to Country Inn Restaurant, located at 1000 East Blue Bell Road in Brenham. Meal and social are at 6:30 p.m. with meeting following at 7 p.m. We meet the fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, and October and at 12 noon on the first Sunday in December.
Next Meeting—April 26 Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 26. Fraternally, Don Strickland, President —SPJST—
Lodge 179 Warrenton meets April 19
Lodge 179, Warrenton met on Thursday, March 8, 2012, at JW’s Steakhouse in Carmine. President Orville Kunkel called the meeting to order. There were 10 members present. First Vice President Lloyd Goehring led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by Second Vice President Brenda Callahan giving the blessing. Secretary Ricky Weyand read the minutes of the previous meeting. A meal of one’s choice was enjoyed by all. Treasurer Ora Lee Levien gave the treasurer’s report. Financial Secretary Brenda Callahan reported on local lodge dues collected. All reports were accepted as read. Associate Sales Agent Ricky Weyand reported that he sold one policy. Our new member is Cynthia K. Bartek. We welcome Cynthia and hope to see her at the next meeting. Next Meeting—April 19 Our next meeting will be Thursday, April 19 at 6 p.m. at the Jervis Garden
Deck in Ledbetter, Texas. There will be no meeting on Thursday, April 12. This will be our Join Hands Day project with the Ledbetter Homemakers Club and the Ledbetter Fire Department Auxillary. Birthdays for March include Brenda Callahan on the 4th. Congratulations! FAC Joan Goehring gave us a news flash on all the happenings in the SPJST world. Everyone enjoyed good food and fellowship. The meeting adjourned. Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 191, Lufkin reports on activities
The business meeting will be April 5 at the SPJST lodge hall. We encourage all members who want to take an active part in the direction of our lodge to attend these meetings. This is where all decisions are made and those members who attend help make those decisions. If you have not paid your dues by March 31, you will be considered a guest until dues are paid. Of course, you can pay your dues at any time by sending them to SPJST Lodge 191, P.O. 3113, Lufkin, Texas 75903. Regular member is $12; social member is $15. Many thanks to Maxey and Gail Kirkley for donating a microwave to the lodge. We also need a phone if anyone has one that they would like to donate. We would like one where callers can leave a message, but we will take whatever you have. Tid-Bit Reminder—our President’s Ball has been changed to September instead of November so all of our big dances will not come so close together. In December, we will have our Christmas dance and the New Year’s Eve dance. Don’t forget the Lufkin Dance Club will have its dance on April 13 with Glenn Lenderman providing the music. Meal begins at 7 p.m. and dancing at 7:30 p.m. The theme will be “A Hillbilly Dance.” Sounds like this will be a fun dance. Please try to attend. For lodge information, rentals or reservations call Andy (936) 634-1962. Fraternally, Alma Breazele —SPJST—
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Lodge 196 Houston-West meets this Sunday
Lodge 196, Houston-West has changed its next two meeting dates to this 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—
Lodge 200 Bruceville-Eddy to paint senior center for Join Hands Day
The March meeting of lodge 200 Bruceville - Eddy was held on Wednesday evening, March 7, 2012. A meal was prepared by Harvey LaFlamme. President Allen Trigg called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Present were 11 members and three guests. Secretary Blanche Shollenberger read the minutes, and they were approved
as read. Treasurer/fraternal activities coordinator reports were read by David Nauert and approved as read. There was no old business. Under new business, we discussed the SPJST Car Show on April 21 at Bloomin’ Temple. We also discussed a Join Hands Day project to clean, repair, and paint the Bruceville-Eddy Senior Center. The lodge donated $100 to the Czech Heritage Museum for its challenge grant. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. All members are invited to attend a short meeting and a delicious dinner on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Taylor Hall/Bruceville-Eddy Senior Center located at 100 4th Street in Eddy, Texas. Fraternally, David Nauert, Treasurer/FAC —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.
Seaton School
The annual Seaton School reunion will take place on Sunday, April 22, 2012, at Seaton Community Center, located eight miles east of Temple on Highway 53. All Seaton School and Lost Prairie ex-students, teachers, bus drivers, relatives, and community members are invited. Please bring your favorite food dish to share with everyone. Lunch will be served at 12 noon. Registration begins at 11 a.m. A
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short business meeting will be held at 12:45 p.m. followed by door prizes. Please bring any old school pictures or memorabilia that you would like to share or leave with the school. The school will be open for viewing during the reunion. Louann Skrabanek Hight Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
Sefcik-Kubin families
The Sefik-Kubin families will hold their reunion on Sunday, June 3, 2012, at 12 noon at New Tabor Brethren Church Fellowship Hall. Please add the date to your calendar and let your extended families know. Full details will be announced soon. Georgia Sefcik Fritsche Lodge 17, New Tabor —SPJST—
Novosad family
Are you a descendant of George Novosad from Moravia, Czechoslovakia? Frank, John, Frances, Theresa, and Mary were George’s children who came to Fayetteville from Czechoslo-
Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Members Enjoy Meal, Meeting Wednesday, March 7, 2012 • Taylor Hall in Bruceville-Eddy, Texas LEFT PHOTO: Harvey LaFlamme, right, serves up a pot of chicken and veggies to Allen Trigg and Jane Miracle. RIGHT PHOTO: Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, left, and Harvey LaFlamme. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, Blanche, Marley, and Butch Shollenberger. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: James Hosch shows Marley Shollenberger the art of bead twisting. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Seated are, left to right, District Two Director Bobby Wuensche, Ruth Ann Wuensche, and Frances McBride. In back are James and Michael Hosch.
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vakia. Come commemorate a great family at our 45th family reunion on Sunday, July 8, 2012, at St. Anthony Catholic School Cafeteria. Mass for the deceased members of the Novosad family will be celebrated at 10 a.m. with registration in the cafeteria following mass. There will be a catered meal, and each family is asked to bring a dessert. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 years of age. Please bring a family tree of your family if you can. Please let us know if you are coming for a count for the catered meal. We look forward to seeing everyone. To register or for info, contact Charlie Novosad (979) 732-6336 or email novosad@swbell.net. Submitted by, Margaret M. Novosad Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST— 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—
Robocalls to residential and wireless phones by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott
To help traditional landline and wireless telephone customers avoid prerecorded commercial telemarketing calls, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently approved changes to its telemarketing rules. Unwanted autodialed calls, which are often referred to as robocalls, intrude upon recipients’ personal time and – in the case of calls to wireless phones – waste their minutes. Under the FCC’s new rules, solicitors must get the consumer’s written authorization in advance before robocalling that consumer. The written consent may be obtained through electronic means such as a website form. The FCC’s rule change also eliminates the “established business relationship” exemption. Under the old policy, the FCC allowed solicitors to robocall individuals with whom the soliciting company had previously conducted business. The new FCC rule requires written consent for all telemarketing robocalls – regardless of whether the company previously did business with the consumer. The FCC’s rule change also requires solicitors to give consenting call recipients an opportunity to change their mind and withdraw their written consent. Under the new rules, every robocall must include an automated, interactive opt-out mechanism that enables a recipient to revoke consent and instruct the solicitor to stop calling by pressing just a few keys during the call. The solicitor must automatically add the consumer to its do-not-call list and immediately disconnect the call. The new rules also strictly limit the number of abandoned or “dead-air” calls that solicitors make within their robocalling campaigns. “Dead-air” calls refer to calls in which a recipient hears only a dial tone or dead air because a telemarketer has abandoned the call. The FCC did not change the federal rules governing telephone calls that deliver purely informational recorded messages. In other words, calls that merely inform consumers are treated differently than calls that attempt to sell a product or service. For example, informational robocalls include automated messages updating consumers about airline flights or school closures.
Other types of authorized robocalls include calls from financial institutions, political candidates, telephone carriers and most charitable organizations. Similarly, the new rules do not apply to messages about recipients’ health care. The FCC’s new rules also exempt debt collection calls as long as the caller is not trying to sell something. Texans who receive unwanted prerecorded telemarketing calls should file a complaint with the FCC at www.fcc.gov/complaints or by calling (888) 225-5322. Recipients may also file a complaint with the Office of the Attorney General online at www.tex-
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asattorneygeneral.gov or by calling (800) 252-8011. The FCC’s new rules come as the Texas Attorney General’s Office resolves enforcement actions against three telemarketing firms that participated in an unlawful scheme to sell car warranty service contracts. According to state investigators, the defendants’ unlawful telephone solicitation scheme violated multiple state and federal telemarketing laws. In addition to falsely marketing service contracts as extended warranties, the telemarketing companies used falsified telephone numbers to hide their identities. As a result, recipients’ caller identifi-
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cation devices displayed fake numbers when they received calls from the defendants. Under settlement agreements with the defendants, the companies must provide clear disclosures to customers and abide by state and federal telemarketing laws in the future. —SPJST—
In Memory of Ernest Bracewell
Tornado
By d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock
Rooftops rise tossed in the wind Raindrops obscure the camera lens, We listen to the weathermen explaining why the where and when The TV feeds our interest gins what evil does the dark portend, Destruction reigns the walls cave in nowhere to hide from devil’s spin
Our hands extend to heaven then forgive our trespasses and our sins, Where terror lurks so cold and grim all good erased to evil’s whim
Tornado hear above your din return to clouds you started in, Leave us alone oh heartless wind and don’t come back our way again. —SPJST—
Turtle RV
By d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock
A turtle appears to me to be a miniature travel RV, It carries all it really needs and parks itself among the weeds
It sits a spell and then proceeds off to another place to feed, the only difference I concede the turtle can’t get up to speed. —SPJST—
Homecoming by Greyhound
Guess I can blame radio for all that went wrong That’s where I first heard Merle and Chet picking so strong.
Talked my Pa into buying me a guitar Felt like leaving the farm and becoming a star
An out of tune hockshop guitar And nasal twant that went too far
Must have missed the finer points Far as I got was crumby joints
Reception I got wasn’t warm I’m on a bus back to the farm
Willy’s honeysuckle rose is so fine This bus leans more toward canine.
— Homer Buddy Hayseed —SPJST—
In Memoriam
Ernest William Bracewell, Sr., age 82, of Elgin, Texas, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012, at his home. He was born February 8, 1930, in Stockdale, Texas, to Gaston Ernest Bracewell and Alma Leona Freeman Bracewell. Ernest lived in Stockdale, San Antonio, and Lytle, all in Texas. He graduated from Lytle High School in 1948 where he excelled in football, basketball and track. In 1948 after graduation, he joined the United Ernest Bracewell States Marines, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant (1950 to 1951), he served in Korea and was honorably discharged in 1952. On November 24, 1951, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Lytle, Texas, he married his high school sweetheart Adrene Leona Naegelin. Ernest worked (1951 to 1968) for Armour Meatpacking Co. as a salesman. On September 1, 1968, he and his wife became owners of Southside Meat Market and Barbecue, Inc. After moving to Elgin, he became involved in many organizations including president of the Elgin Chamber of Commerce, police commissioner of the Elgin City Council, chairman of the Elgin Housing Authority, president of Aqua Water for 21 years, and served on its board of directors for 24 years. He was director of First National Bank (Elgin branch), a member of the Elgin VFW, supporter of Lost Pines Riding Club and Elgin High School FFA, and a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He also purchased and donated the depot that houses the Chamber of Commerce to the City of Elgin. Ernest also enjoyed hunting with his family. He cooked at the Ascension Catholic Church festivals in Bastrop for over 25 years. His devotion to his family spread through four generations with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Ernest is preceded in death by his parents; brother Carlos Bracewell; brother-in-law Bobbie Dreibrodt; and
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son-in-law Johnny Williams. Ernest is survived by his wife; children Debra Diann and the late Johnny Lee Williams, Ernest W. “Billy” Bracewell, Jr. and Pamela Nichols, Brenda Joyce and Lawrence Valera; grandchildren John Shawe Williams and wife Courtney, Bryan Ernest Bracewell and wife Rachel, Bradley Emmit Bracewell and wife Laci, Emmy Laura Williams and John McGee, Brittney Elaine Williams and husband Justin, and Richard Diego Valera; great-grandchildren Emma and Hunter Williams, Chase and Nathan Bracewell, Ryli and Brody Bracewell and Cooper and Corynn Williams; sister Betty Klaehn and husband Ronnie; and sister-in-law Lolita Bracewell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 with rosary following at 7 p.m. at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home. Mass was Wednesday, March 28 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elgin. Burial followed in Elgin Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Williams, Bryan Bracewell, Bradley Bracewell, John McGee, Justin Williams, Richard Valera, and Joel Bracewell. Honorary pallbearers were Emmy Williams, Brittany Williams, Rachel Bracewell, Laci Bracewell, Courtney Williams, and his great-grandchildren. Donations can be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elgin. Services were entrusted to Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home, Elgin. Respectfully submitted, Evelyn Gustafson Lodge 18, Elgin —SPJST—
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Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, MONROE HENRY LUCKO, age 88, of Cameron died Wednesday, March 28, 2012, in a Rosebud nursing home. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 2 at Christian Fellowship Church in Ben Arnold. Burial followed in Walkers Creek Cemetery. Family visitation was Sunday, April 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Marek-BurnsLaywell Funeral Home in Cameron. Mr. Lucko was born on September 18, 1923, on the family farm at Walker’s Creek to Otto and Helena Barkemeyer Lucko. He went to school at Walker’s Creek. He farmed his entire life on the family farm and later while continuing to raise cattle and chickens, he worked at Alcoa in Rockdale. He was a member of United Church of Christ in Ben Arnold, later known as the Christian Fellowship Church where he served as Sunday School treasurer for 35 years. He was an active member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. He married Lowvica Taegel of Ad Hall on June 1, 1946. He was preceded in death by his siblings Charlie Lucko, Lillie Rummel, Leona Rummel, Annie Klein, and Bernice Rice. Survivors include wife Lowvica Lucko of Rosebud and formerly of Cameron; daughters Sharon Skupin and husband David of Rosebud, Carol Stock and husband Glenn of Rosebud, Diane Hunt and husband Bobby of Denton, Connie Hoelscher and husband Reuel of Round Rock, and Ellen Frazier and husband Dick of Round Rock; grandchildren Lisa Skupin; James Skupin and wife Amanda, Heath Stock and wife, Melanie; Toby Stock and wife Paige; Tammy Espinosa and husband Javier; Toni Hoelscher and fiance Chris Davenport; Leslie Hunt; Stacy Hunt; Amy Frazier; and Richard Frazier; and great-grandchildren Andrew Stout and Sebastian Espinosa. Memorials may be made to Bea’s Kitchen, Walkers Creek Cemetery, or Christian Fellowship Church. Resolution Committee Ruth Kohutek Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek —SPJST—
Death Claims Paid in March, 2012
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Supreme Lodge SPJST • Temple, Texas
Name
Jerry C. Becka Tommy Chilek George Slanina, Sr. Nancy D. Kasberg John Joe Havlik Herbert A. Kaiser William Mac Gann Edwin H. Moravec Ngwa Denis Muforsi Ella Chovanec Christine Slavik Donald J. Hlavaty Charlie Boettcher Bennie Valchar Tony Galvez Albert L. Kamenicky Lillie Krampota Edward Olen Hurta Loye T. Alvis Floy C. Pokladnik Mike Deleon Katy F. Butler Avis Irene Zweifel Milady Dubcak Jeffrey Dwayne Hejl Darlean Schmidt Edna March David Earl Massingill, Jr. Clarence R. Matula Marcella Malek Rafael Vasquez Mildred Roemer Taylor James Goodwin Donald R. Cribbs Jessica A. Garza Lester James Woytek Joseph John Russo Margaret Pospichal Doris Y. Edwards Bernice Gibson Edith S. Royston Albert M. Freed Frank W. Divin Peggy Ann Marasek Gerald D. Franek Evelyn Vlasta Walla Jimmie Genzer Billy Joe Russell Walter F. Divin James M. Havel
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From 3/01/2012 to 3/31/2012 Location
Pasadena Floresville Houston Waco Houston Taylor Danbury Snook Plano Fayetteville Cyclone Pasadena Needville Jourdanton Lockhart Buckholts Danbury Temple Longview Dallas South Plains Danbury Wheelock New Tabor Snook Jourdanton Floresville First State Bank LaGrange El Campo-Hillje El Paso Elgin East Bernard Fort Worth Corpus Christi Hallettsville Pasadena Rowena Centerville Lovelady Houston Morgan’s Point El Campo-Hillje Houston East Bernard Houston East Bernard Stephenville Ellinger West
Date of Admission
1/03/1957 10/17/1949 12/14/1965 4/27/1976 10/15/1940 6/27/1941 7/23/1969 3/09/1970 4/18/2007 8/23/1933 12/23/1938 12/21/1944 12/20/1967 7/02/1947 12/01/2008 7/10/1970 5/22/1944 7/12/1941 7/09/1975 7/01/1966 6/09/2004 7/25/1972 1/11/2001 6/10/1957 6/20/1973 12/19/1998 8/05/2004 4/27/2011 1/18/1979 6/01/1947 2/13/2008 3/09/1976 2/01/1994 3/30/1976 6/08/2007 10/06/1943 1/11/1968 5/15/1961 4/27/1977 12/13/1972 6/21/1973 7/12/2007 11/07/1974 3/23/1995 8/03/1999 8/16/1967 12/02/1942 7/27/1979 2/11/1947 6/02/1976
Date of Death
2/01/2012 2/10/2012 1/18/2012 2/10/2012 1/08/2012 1/28/2012 11/22/2011 2/02/2012 11/17/2011 2/08/2012 2/11/2012 4/17/2011 1/09/2012 2/12/2012 1/23/2012 1/28/2012 2/07/2012 2/16/2012 1/28/2012 2/17/2012 1/24/2012 2/11/2012 2/05/2012 2/13/2012 1/05/2012 2/15/2012 2/16/2012 2/15/2012 2/15/2012 2/29/2012 2/12/2012 8/03/2011 2/14/2012 1/18/2012 11/21/2011 2/17/2012 2/25/2012 3/04/2012 2/19/2012 2/26/2012 1/25/2012 2/23/2012 3/06/2012 11/19/2011 2/20/2012 1/23/2012 3/01/2012 2/18/2012 1/26/2012 2/20/2012
To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC, Secretary-Treasurer
Age
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District Three plans June 24 YAD Dear District Three Youth and Parents, It is time to start your Youth Achievement Day projects! Yes, Youth Leader Holly Anderson is in full planning mode for a great YAD at Lodge 92, Fort Worth on June 24, 2012. So mark your calendar with a big star to attend this big exciting event. If you need any assistance with your qualification of your project, talent, or speech, please consult with your youth leader and/or assistants. The youth leaders with their assistants have attended a workshop that covered all
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
areas of YAD and should be able to clarify any questions. Your youth leader will be collecting the cards, to look over them before turning them in to Bessie. Due to Convention, the cards will be due early! So get started now and you will have plenty of time to get that perfect craft/talent/speech entry turned in for that great event Holly is getting all together for your enjoyment. If you need me for any reason, please feel free to call (972) 948-4456 or email magiclady_46@hotmail.com at anytime. Thanks. Lynda Novak District Three Assistant DYC —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena wins ribbon at meeting
I got a ribbon for decorating an Easter egg at our youth club meeting. I had fun painting mine, but there were some really neat ones! I was glad my mom and dad were there with us. Hutson Teplicek —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena youth discuss camp, YAD
Hello to the Vestnik readers! At our youth club meeting, we talked about camp, projects for Youth Achievement Day (YAD), and our Join Hands Day project. Almost everyone brought a decorated Easter egg. Brandon Teplicek —SPJST—
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Lodge 49, Rowena youth reviews new handbook
Hello! Our youth club meeting was fun yesterday. Our leader handed out the new handbooks, and we went through part of it. We talked about the upcoming district meeting, where our Easter eggs will be judged. Hunter Teplicek —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena youth bring kraslice to meeting
Hi! We had our youth club meeting yesterday. Everyone brought his/her kraslice. Some really are neat. We talked about different projects for Youth Achievement Day (YAD). I had fun! Cammi Teplicek —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth: Spring Break Fun at Mollie B and Grand Canyon
Dear Vestnik Readers, On Friday before spring break, my family, Grandpa, Grandma, and Mima and PawPaw went to see Mollie B at the Sokol. I took a picture with Mollie B! Then the very next day, which was Saturday, my family went to the Grand
Canyon. We drove through New Mexico to get to Arizona where the Grand Canyon is. My favorite part of the Grand Canyon was the timeline trail. I also went to the Petrified
INSET: Mollie B and me! LEFT PHOTO: Grandpa and I at Mollie B. PHOTO 2: Sara Slovak, me, Anna Slovak, my sister April, and Kristen Betik with Mollie B. PHOTO 3: Pawpaw and me at Mollie B. PHOTO 4:
Forest in Arizona. I also got free turquoise at the Silver Dust Trading Company in Gallup, New Mexico. The man who works at the store told us about a Mexican restaurant to
eat at that he used to work at. He reserved us a table. The food there was very good, and we bought jewelry there, too. Love, Misty Dvorak, age 8 —SPJST—
Grandma and Grandpa at Mollie B. RIGHT PHOTO: At Petrified Forest in Arizona. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: At Petrified Forest in Arizona hugging a petrified log. OTHER PHOTOS: At Grand Canyon!
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Lodge 88, Houston Youth Enjoys First Easter Egg Hunt Thank you to my cousins Claire and Catherine Casey, both of Lodge 88, Houston and their friends Kate and Emma McKeehan for helping me at my first Easter egg hunt. I had so much fun! Love, Addison Brown —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth: Spring Break Awesome Fun!
Dear Super Awesome Person Who Is Reading This, Jak se mas? (How are you?) Well, me—I’ve been doing desivy (that’s awesome in Czech) because I’ve been doing so many awesome things. For example, I got to go to Czech Fest and it was so fun. Even my Aunt Kimberly and Uncle Tim came. It was really kewl. Also, I went to the Mollie B Polka Party! Look for me on TV :) :D :P It was the most fun I’ve ever had. I danced every song. Believe me, polka-ing is the best calorie burner and the funnest! It was really
kewl ’cuz I got to meet a lot of really awesome people from across the country. Some other people came who weren’t from across the country. Two of those people were my grandma and grandpa. They even danced! Oh, I can’t leave out the best part—I got to dance with Mollie B! Another thing that was fun was going to the Grand Canyon! It was the funnest time ever. I want to climb that thang every single day of my life until I die. It’s that much fun. It was definitely a trip I will never forget. I am positive that I will go back. It’s the ex-
LEFT PHOTO: A random picture of me at my band concert. PHOTO 2: Another random picture of my daddy’s tractors. PHOTO 3: My sister and I performing gymnastics at Czech Fest. PHOTO 4: My gymnastics friends and I at the Mollie B Polka Party taking a picture with Mollie B.
perience of a lifetime. Change the subject! I’m trying out for cheerleader. Wish me lots of luck! Oh, I almost forgot! This is a shout out to the two awesome people in Oatmeal, Texas! Thank you so much for your comments. I really enjoyed them! Y’all are my new awesomest people in the world! That’s all folks, April Dvorak, age 11 aka Little Miss Awesome! —SPJST—
RIGHT PHOTO: The Mollie B Polka Party. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: I’m about to fall off the Grand Canyon! BELOW PHOTO 2: My sister and I at Hermits Rest - the famous spot at the Grand Canyon. OTHER PHOTOS: The Grand Canyon!
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Scenes from SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 31, 2012 • SPJST Lodge 88, Houston
LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are Pat Bruce, Wallace and Janice Jahns, and Mary Krippner. PHOTO 2: Seated are Esther Heinsohn, left, and Barbara Linney-Gonzales. Back: Dorothy and Larry W. Pflughaupt, Doris
Bronikowski, and Michelle Wockenfuss. PHOTO 3: State Youth Director Frank Horak, District One Director Donnie Victorick, and David Nauert. RIGHT PHOTO: Larry W. Pflughaupt, left, Don Fruin, and Mary Krippner.
LEFT PHOTO: Verner and Diana Sokol with daughter Kristy Sokol and twin granddaughters Reagan and Brooke Siblik. CENTER PHOTO: Margaret and Leroy Migl with daughter Darlene, son-in-law Mark, and grand-
sons Jered and Nathan. RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right are Wallace and Janice Jahns, Janice Victorick and son Ashley. Thanks to all who attended this year’s Easter egg hunt!
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Scenes from SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 31, 2012 • SPJST Lodge 88, Houston
LEFT PHOTO: Youth Leader Barbara Linney-Gonzales and all Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club members welcome everyone. PHOTO 2: District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt instructs egg hunt participants. PHOTO 3: Left to right are Emma McKeehan, Claire Casey, Kate McKeehan, Addison Brown, and Catherine Casey. RIGHT PHOTO: Cindy Ma-
jkszak holds the basket for grandson Eli. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Kara Pflughaupt, left, and Allison Wockenfuss. BELOW PHOTO 2: Gene Majkszak with granddaughter Maggie. BELOW PHOTO 3: Brooke and Reagan Siblik. BELOW PHOTO 4: Fred and JoAnn Buri with son 1993 State King John Buri, daughter-in-law Kami, and granddaughter Paige Elyse.
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Pat Bruce with granddaughter Kaitlynn Henderson and great-grandson Zeke Henderson. TOP PHOTOS: Left to right are Esther Heinsohn, Nicole Pflughaupt, Annabel Veit, Vernell Foyt, Easter Bunny (Denae Bronikowski), and Braylynn Livanec.
LEFT PHOTO: Youth Leader Barbara Linney-Gonzales with Easter Bunny. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Members and guests prepare their plates after the egg hunt.
BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Easter Bunny sits with Karl Pflughaupt and daughters Aubrey, Kara, and Nicole. RIGHT PHOTO: Dorothy Pflughaupt and Carolyn Pechacek serve hot dogs.
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Scenes from Youth Leaders Workshop
Saturday, March 24, 2012 • SPJST Home Office in Temple, Texas and Oscar Store near Temple
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2011 - 2012 Youth Club Member Update - Merit Points and Meeting Attendance
Third Quarter Merit Points and Meeting Attendance The totals below in the column labeled “Pts” are merit points earned in the first and second quarters (June 2011 to February 2012). This is total merit points for the 2011-2012 youth year. Please see “What is the Merit Point System?” for complete information about the contest. The number in the column labeled “Mtgs” is the number of meetings each youth club member has attended during the June 2011 to February 2012 youth year. Please see “What is an Active Youth Member?” below to determine number of meetings needed to participate in youth activities.
What is the Merit Point System? Youth club members earn merit points for participating in SPJST lodge, district and state activities. At the end of the youth year, points are totaled and the youth with the highest points in the youth club receive cash awards.
Contest Dates June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012
Merit Point Contest Age Divisions Junior—Entering Kindergarten to Age 12 Teen—Age 13 to High School Senior
Rules The youth leader or assistant youth leader is responsible for keeping track of the merit points for each active member of the youth club. The points are to be sent to the State Youth Director on the Quarterly and Merit Point Reports each quarter. Youth club members are also encouraged to keep up with their points and turn them in to the youth leader on a quarterly basis. This system helps both the youth leader and the youth member keep better records of youth participation. Current, official Quarterly and Merit Point Reports, available from the State Youth Director may only be used in the Merit Point Contest. The Quarterly and Merit Point Reports sent to the State Youth Director by the youth leader will be kept on file for at least six months following the conclusion of the contest. Merit points are earned for only those activities listed under Youth Point Values. An activity can only earn points in one category on the point sheet. When in doubt about any activity earning points, contact the State Youth Director prior to the contest conclusion. Everyone will be subject to the same rules in every contest. Failure to comply with any rule shall mean immediate withdrawal.
Merit Point Awards * First through fifth place awards are presented in the junior and teen divisions of each youth club. The amount of points that top winners receive in both divisions will determine where the point rankings of the first through fifth winning categories begin. First place winners will be those equal to and 20 points below the top place winner in their age division. Second Place will be 21 to 40 points below the top winner in their age division. Third place will be 41 to 60 points below the top winner in their age division. Fourth place will be 61 to 80 points below the top winner in their age division. Fifth place will be 81 to 100 points below the top winner in their age division.*
Awards are presented on the lodge, district, and state levels in the junior and teen merit point contests. At each District YAD, the Home Office presents first through fifth place awards to qualifying junior and teen youth club members. The junior and teen with the most points in each district also receive recognition. In the event of a tie, all who tied for first place will receive the award.* Junior and Teen Point Awards* First Place $30 Second Place - $25 Third Place - $20 Fourth Place - $15 Fifth Place $10
What is an Active Youth Member? A youngster with a current SPJST insurance certificate may enter the youth program the youth year that he/she will be entering kindergarten. To be considered active, youth club member must attend a majority (seven) of the monthly meetings during the year. The youth must attend the majority of these meetings at his/her home youth club. In those instances where a lodge does not have a youth club, the youngster may attend adult lodge meetings or the meetings of another youth club. The youngster will be eligible for camp and Youth Achievement Day (YAD) after the completion of his/her kindergarten year. Active youth members must be single and not be pregnant or a parent. The age of the youth on June 1 of the current youth year will be the recognized age in the SPJST Youth Program (camp, YAD, contests, etc.). The youth year begins June 1 and ends May 31. Youth club eligibility ends when the youth graduates from high school.
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Ava Schulle 49 Bowyn Bauer 55 Brandon Canik 5 Brandon Lovell 66 Cloe Schulle 55 Fidel Aparicio, Jr 73 Jeri Stanley 5 Jesse Evans 69 Jordan Evans 55 Justin Shimek 64 Robert Schielack 47 Rusty Aparicio 66 Sydney Krebs 44 Aimee Winstead 11 Alexis Macik 6 Allison Green 90 Braxton Faust 107 Caleb Granger 5 Caleb See 56 Carlee See 83 Cody Dever 77 Colby See 90 Colton Gantt 54 Colton Orsak 111 Cullen Hairrell 45 Dacey Smith 20 Deanna Hairrell 56 Emily Lewis 108 Grace Lewis 103 Hagan Sebesta 53 Haily Dever 82 Hayden Becka 71 Hayden Kovar 109 J. Beaux Hruska, II 42 Jake Green 59 Jaxson Brisco 77 Jaycie Brisco 87 Joshua Green 84 Justin Miller 22 Justin Tarver 83 Kade Junek 33 Kamree Walker 75 Kaylea Walker 67 Kirk J. Macik 8 Kohl Junek 41 Konnor Eldridge 70 Kyleigh Hruska 91 Lance Vajdak 2 Landon Eldridge 97 Mackenzie Groce 26 Madelyn Rodriguez 90 Makayla Langdon 97 Makenna Green 56 Malorie Vacha 60 Matthew Schoppe 60 Morgan Sebesta 73 Natalee See 90 Natalie Vacha 60 Nikolas Faust 114 Riley Green 94 Robert Lewis 97 Ryder Becka 59 Sarah Hejl 17 Shyanna Hooper 10 Sierra Sebesta 86 Sydney Faust 103
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Tatiana Tates 79 Tiffany Burkhalter 20 Vincent Miller 37 Wade Vajdak 6 William See, IV 65 Zachary Shelfer 134 Bradley Lehmann 5 Hunter David 35 Kolby Kothmann 71 Matthew Kovar 25 Patrick David 35 William Jatzlau 58 Alexia Perkkio 91 Ashlyn Kellum 33 Braden Perkkio 64 Brandon Powell 94 Brittanie Gaas 125 Carson Parker 79 Chandler Sebesta 114 Coy Cass 6 Dillon Narro 133 Trey Groce, III 1 Grace Dusek 79 Grant Dusek 82 Hope Victoria Smith 40 Jacqueline Smith 36 Jada Parks 96 Jeremy Ree 66 John Suehs 49 Kadie Hartman 109 Kara Ihlenfeldt 90 Kellie Ihlenfeldt 95 Laramie Cass 29 Logan Jones 96 Macey McCuller 100 Macy Narro 135 Madison Kellum 33 Maylee Dowell 125 Mitchell Parks 94 Olivia Smith 43 Sierra Cash 96 Tabor Dowell 117 Tyler Sandner 97 Weston Beasley 119 Willie Ihlenfeldt, Jr. 59 Zella Zaskoda 61 Casey Brinkman 46 Christian Brinkman 34 Ciara Coker 81 Elias Rose 83 Faith Vann 45 Grace Vann 45 J.T. Enrique, III 70 Jessica Enrique 76 Keith Ramon 14 Kyle Brinkman 84 Makenzie Mendez 64 Marina Brinkman 84 Mary Enrique 2 Shelbie Ramon 58 Shelby-Lynn Rose 93 Brandon Bowen 59 JB Anderson 72 Jayden Flores 72 Mikhaila Nelson 72 TJ Anderson 72 Bayleigh Washam 45 Elizabeth Tischler 54 Ella Washam 45 James Cavan Vestal 52 James Teague, Jr. 46 Journie Gaines 15 Kegan Vestal 52 Lauren Cavanaugh 15 Matthew Cavanaugh 15
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Amanda Jurik 61 April Dvorak 104 Austen Holland 96 Brandon Droste 87 Devin Krajca 74 Dustin Motley 83 Erica Clark 78 Hanna Slovak 79 Hayley Slovak 80 Jacob Mraz 85 Regan Langer 98 Justin Mraz 81 Kennedy Ballew 18 Lane Slovak 41 Madeline Clark 75 Michael Jurik 36 Misty Dvorak 104 Olivia Zmolik 82 Paige Tignor 84 Pierce Tignor 91 Preston Sullivan 93 Samuel Zmolik 84 Tori Motley 84 Elizabeth Cowan 91 Jason Sims 54 Kendall Tucker 37 Melinda McClellan 107 Rachel McManus 20 Scott Cowan 79 Zachary McManus 13 Adlar Davies 15 Alexa Hubenak 60 Andrea Tatarevich 15 Arianna Peterson 15 Blake Anderson 25 Brooklyn Anderson 26 Caroline Durham 68 Cherish Ellsworth 5 Jackson Durham 62 Katherine Durham 68 Allyssa Carmin 60 Angel Pace 65 Athens Milan 50 Clark Jones 83 Dylan Kearney 55 Halle Tomlinson 15 Kendall Dunlap 48 Klair Stoeppleman 68 Kyler Dunlap 48 Macy Jones 79 Madalyn Stoeppleman 43 Rachael Humphreys 46 Gage Cornell 55 Reid Jones 68 Sophie Milan 81 Sydney Milan 55 Talia Milan 83 Brittney Higgins 69 Cassidy Higgins 67 Colby Pustejovsky 34 Destiney Higgins 67 Gena Weeks 95 Katelyn Daniel 101 Katie Weeks 99 Levi Adamek 16 Rachel Reed 61 Tommy Weeks 90 Hannah Pierce 34 Jeffrey Pierce 46 John W. Pierce, III 46 Katie Pierce 49 Liberty Pierce 46 Mackanzie Houston 50 Sara Pierce 46 Ana Fuentes 72
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Lauren Kresta 54 9 Luc Marcaurele 90 9 Myles Svatek 44 6 Ryan Drapela 99 8 Sarah Supak 57 5 Vincent Lutringer 95 7 Alli Monclova 6 1 Isabella Ikonomos 48 8 Marina Rivas 12 2 Mercedes Leos 36 6 Natalie Rendon 57 7 Nikolas Rendon 60 8 Norma Rendon 59 8 Adryanna Manzano 89 8 Aiyana Gonzalez 74 8 Colby Cerny 63 5 Craig Cerny 53 6 Cynthia Garcia 105 9 Daisy Enriquez 92 8 Jack Smith 7 1 Kelly Taylor 98 11 Kierra Taylor 98 11 Nicole Laitkep 6 0 Sky Garcia 100 9 Trianna Manzano 91 8 Zakary Laitkep 60 3 Zakary Smith 7 1 Andrew Zielonka 64 6 Blake Zielonka 59 6 B. Bexley-Piwonka 66 6 Jairon Aguilar 44 6 Jessica Aguilar 54 6 Jordan Voldan 64 6 Myranda Zielonka 59 6 Taylor Thurmond 52 6 Tristan Voldan 59 6 Brandon Rew 11 2 Brock Donnell 48 5 Christina Rew 12 2 Kyle Rinaldi 5 1 Leonardo Johnson 5 1 Sara Rinaldi 5 0 Abigail Schmidt 89 9 Charly Stokes 64 8
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185 Clay Howard 79 185 Elizabeth Hancock 77 185 Emily Hancock 85 185 Ethan Hilbig 92 185 Gillian Lewis 51 185 Hannah Hancock 75 185 Hayley Hilbig 99 185 Isaac Schmidt 87 185 Jarrett Salinas 6 185 Jordan Woodall 94 185 Kendall Lewis 55 185 Leah McDonald 77 185 Luke Jaroszewski 65 185 Madeline O’Gorman 23 185 Noah Schmidt 87 185 Rebecca Wells 19 185 Regan Lewis 52 185 Rileigh Kitchen 22 185 Ross Jaroszewski 75 185 Shelby Howard 96 185 Stephen Wells 26 185 Tyler Hilbig 96 185 Zack Howard 89 202 Amanda Hoggard 106 202 Analicia Vallejo 42 202 Angel Valdez, II 108 202 Cassandra Reyes 49 202 C. Popham Sanders 72 202 Devin Vasquez 54 202 Diego Valdez 51 202 Ethan Vallejo 41 202 Isabella Wiederhold 70 202 Jiovanna Wells 53 202 Katlyn Polasek 58 202 Kelly House 111 202 Liliana Wiederhold 75 202 Madison Lutz 57 202 Michael Lane House 55 202 Michelle House 113 202 Miranda Wiederhold 45 202 Samara Valdez 101 202 Samuel Hoggard 116 202 W. Popham Sanders 74 —SPJST—
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2011-2012 SPJST Youth Clubs’ Third Quarterly Report December • January • February
Includes Reports Received by March 15 Deadline Date.
District One
Total Average Attendance Disbursement Attendance Lodge Name 1 Fayetteville 33 $ 66 11 9 Snook 102 $204 34 13 Dime Box 13 $ 0* 16 17 New Tabor 79 $158 26 186 Caldwell 34 $ 68 11 District One Average Attendance - 98 18 20 24 47 48 80 87 82 187 246
6 25 84 92 154 183 204 49 215 229 88 142 162 4 30 32 40 79 185 202
District Two
Elgin 15 $ 30 Granger 27 $ 54 Cyclone 57 $114 Seaton 51 $102 Beyersville 39 $ 78 Holland 22 $ 44 Temple 21 $ 42 Falls County 21 $ 42 Round Rock 18 $ 36 Morgan’s Point 18 $ 36 District Two Average Attendance - 96
District Three
Cottonwood 26 $ 52 Ennis 52 $104 Dallas 11 $ 0* Fort Worth 27 $ 54 Fort Worth 47 $ 94 Arlington 27 $ 54 Stephenville 21 $ 42 District Three Average Attendance - 71
District Four
Rowena 39 $ 78 South Plains 12 $ 0* Abilene 24 $ 48 District Four Average Attendance - 25
District Five
Houston 27 $ 54 Houston 14 $ 0* lowa Colony 25 $ 50 District Five Average Attendance - 22
District Six
Hallettsville 8 $ 16 Taiton 45 $ 90 Victoria 11 $ 22 El Campo-Hillje 24 $ 48 District Six Average Attendance - 30
District Seven
Corpus Christi 3 $ 0* New Braunfels 65 $130 Jourdanton 54 $108 District Seven Average Attendance - 41
State Third Quarter Average Attendance - 383
5 9 19 17 13 7 7 7 6 6
9 17 4 9 16 9 7 13 4 8 9 5 8 3 15 4 8 1 22 18
* Youth clubs with an average of less than five active members do not receive any funds during the quarter.
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Učme se Česky Let us Study Czech Lekce Třínáctá Lesson 13 Accent (stress) and Intonation
In this lesson, we will discuss some rules and guides to speaking correct Czech, and using stress and intonation.
1. In Czech, the accent is invariably on the first syllable: PRÁ-ce, SKÁ-kat, ŠKO-la.
2. In the case of three or more syllables, there is a secondary accent on the third syllable: PRÁ-co-VÁti, VZDĚ-la-VÁ-ti, zA-palo-VÁ-ti.
3. One syllable prepositions form one single unit with the word following, and are always accented: Do Prahy (doprahy), po válce (poválce).
4. If the preposition consists of only one consonant — v, z, s, k, — it must be joined in a single sound with the word following k vám kvám — not ke vám: V Novém Yorku (not ve Novém Yorku).
5. Before other groups of consonants these prepositions are said in full and accented: VE středu, KE mně, SE mnou, ZE školy.
6. Prepositions are pronounced in full if the word following begins with the same sound: VE Vídni, KE kostelu, SE sestrou, ZE země. The reason for this is because double consonants are pronounced as single consonants in Czech: (Anna, cenný). A double vv or double kk are no pronounceable. However, in a word like nej-
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7. Although the accent is always on the first syllable, it does not lengthen a short vowel following it, and we must not yield to the temptation to stress long vowels outside the first syllable. The length or shortness of a vowel has no bearing on the stress.
8. Stress is not as strongly marked in Czech as in English, German, or Russian. The intonation (melody of the speech—its “musicalness”), that is, the rise and fall in the pitch of the voice, is not made up from as many tunes and patterns as in the above three languages. The voice does not rise to as high a pitch, nor does it fall low as readily as in the above languages. In these respects, the Czech language, may be said to be rather “flat” and monotone in character.
9. The outstanding feature of Czech speech is the contrast between long and short vowels, alternating in succession, giving it rather staccato character.
Examples: ČES ko slo ven ská RE pub li ka. Máte dnes MNO ho PRÁce?
POT-kal jste pana DOKtora?
A-no, pot-ká-vám ho VEL-mi ČASto.
10. Finally, this rule should probably be observed: if you’re not sure which syllable is to be accented, don’t accent any; this will be better than stressing the wrong one. Don’t worry too much about stresses and intonation at this point, but make it a part of each lesson as we move along. .
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Lépe zpívati, nežli klívati. Nadávat ti pumůže ledakdo. Kde kázeň, tu strach a bázeň. Na slunce teplo, u matky dobro. Jenom hloupý člověk ví všecko. Sliby
Ve slibech buď opatrný, věrný a svědomitý. Dítě nemajíc žádného jmění, nemůže mnoho slíbiti. Jak krásná jest to chvála pro člověka, když se říká o něm, že jest spolehlivý, věrný a pevný ve slibech svých. A člověk takový může mnoho dobrého působiti, i jest příkladem, jenž lásku k pravdě, pevnost mysli, věrnost a důvěru lidí k lidem kolem sebe rozšiřuje. —SPJST—
SPJST, Czech Heritage Museum, TCGS invite all to April 17 event
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,” recep-
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tion 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 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 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; im-
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plementing the international project “Argonauts of Europe” in 2008 at 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—
Czech Indoor Genealogy Picnic — Bugs ‘n All . . . April 21 in Caldwell
“The Czech Indoor Genealogy Picnic – Bugs ‘n All,” hosted by the Texas Czech Genealogical Society, will be held Saturday, April 21, 2012, at the Caldwell Civic/Visitor Center in Caldwell, Texas. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and the day’s activities will officially begin at 9 a.m. In addition to several presentations, along with a performance by the beseda dancers from Snook, the day will have a special emphasis on helping attendees find routes to discovering family information that may be now blocked by “brick walls.” A number of genealogists will be available to help with research, using the vast collection of genealogy books that will be available, along with laptop computers for online research. The winner of the $1,000 TCGS Scholarship will be announced, and a delicious picnic lunch will be served. For registration, call Bennie Stasny (512) 497-6007 or email blstasny@aol.com. Submitted by, Nancy Machu Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—
Egg decorating program set for April 22 in Wall
A program of egg decorating by Jana Mikucoval will be presented on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Wall Brethren Church Fellowship Hall in Wall, Texas. Ms. Mikucoval comes from Southern Moravia, Czech Republic, and does fantastic work with eggs. It is hard to imagine the beautiful work put into creating the delicate eggs, much less being able to watch her do it! Please make plans to attend this exciting program. It is free of charge to the public. Program is co-sponsored by Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society. Submitted by, Beverly Teplicek Lodge 49, Rowena —SPJST—
Penelope Parish Hall polka mass May 20
Penelope Parish Hall will feature Jodie Mikula on Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Penelope Parish Church in Penelope, Texas (northeast of West in Hill County). Polka mass with Czech and Then Some begins at 11 a.m. Dinner will be served at 12 noon, then a dance will follow from 1 to 5 p.m. For information, including admission cost, please call (254) 533-2309. Submitted by, Dorothy Machac Lodge 6, Cottonwood —SPJST—
Czech Cultural Calendar
Wednesday Evening Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive, Taylor, 6 to approximately 8 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech.
April 16 Taylor Czech Chorus Scholarship Application Deadline—for scholarship criteria/information, contact: Scholarship Committee, PO Box 244,
Taylor, Texas 76574.
April 18 TWCCHS Meeting/Presentation—at Pflugerville Recreation Center, 400 Immanuel Road, Pflugerville, Texas. RSVP by April 15 to Eileen Rosipal (512) 452-3292; or email ERosipal@aol.com. Submitted by Eileen Rosipal, President.
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 geneal-
ogy 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. Includes pageant/crowning; 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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News from Czech Center Houston Museum
Bohemian Hall On March 22, 2012, historical Bohemian Hall in New York City hosted the Living Legacy Kubik Art Foundation established for the legendary Czech born artist Kamil Kubik deceased August 2011. Mr. Kubik’s original art exhibition was a major component of the Czech Center Museum Houston’s month-long grand opening ceremonies in mid-February through mid-March in 2005. Our museum holds the only permanent collection in the United States of his beautiful prolific impressionist art work. The Czech Center Museum Houston remembers Kamil Kubik, artist to presidents, royalty, and art patrons of all ages. We showcase the art on your docent tour at the CCMH. Effie Rosene was privileged to speak at the opening ceremony recounting the largesse of Mr. Kubik and his contribution of his work to the CCMH and the world. At the reception following, we met many prominent personages among them Slovak Ambassador Peter Burian and his wife; Kamil Kubik’s lifelong dear friend Anna Kriz; Dr. Alex Cech, personally instrumental in saving Bohemian Hall from extinction reversing an earlier 1980s sale; Viera Pecha, organizer of the event; Johanna, wife of Kamil Kubik; George and Milly Suchanek, owners of Zlata Praha restaurant in Astoria where we enjoyed incredibly delicious Czech cuisine and hospitality; and Henry Kallan, owner Hotel Elysee and three other charming New York boutique hotels – the Casablanca, Library, and Giraffe. The Bohemian National Hall has been an important center for Czech and Slovak culture in New York City since 1896. The five-story building designed by William C. Frohne in neoRenaissance Palazzo style is a rare survivor of the many social halls built in the 19th century for New York City’s immigrant ethnic communities. It has served as a focal point for its community, offering ethnic food, Czech language and history classes as well as space for its large community to meet and hold various events. Today, the Bohemian National Hall represents a significant reminder of the major working-class ethnic enclave that once flourished in Yorkville and stands as a monument to an im-
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portant aspect of the history of immigrants in New York City and the United States. It also houses a Dvorak Museum curated by Majda Kallab. In 2001, ownership of the Bohemian National Hall was transferred from the Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association (BBLA) to the Czech Republic. To emphasize the building’s link with the Czech Republic, it now shares its premises with the Consulate General and the Czech Center. The BBLA occupies the entire third floor. After the grand reopening in October 2008, the Bohemian National Hall has truly become a common space not only for presenting Czech culture, trade, and tourism in the United States but also for organizing a variety of events outside the Czech community. Zlata Praha catered a United Nations group there on Friday, March 23. The beautiful ballroom/theater holds 300plus people, retains its original glory and, when combined with the other modern multifunctional rooms in the Hall, provides a unique setting and atmosphere for events. When you visit, don’t miss the Hospoda (restaurant and pub) next door where through a glass floor you see the huge supply of beers on tap and wine archives. Another bonus was a wonderful visit with granddaughter Sarah Pierce, Houstonian, University of Texas, Austin graduate, and yes, now a bonafide New Yorker!
Study Medicine in Prague Study Medicine in Prague at Charles University is a program internationally recognized. This is your opportunity to live in Prague while you pursue your studies to become a Doctor of Medicine. The study programs are in the English language. Annual net tuition is 13,000 EUR. The curriculum (http://www1.lf1. cuni.cz/erasmus/studyinfo2.htm) extends six years, i.e. 12 semesters each lasting 15 weeks. The most common methods of instruction are lectures, seminars, and practical training, with an average of 30 hours per week. Lectures represent less than a half of total weekly hours. In the clinical courses, the students are rotated through various departments of the teaching hospitals. In addition, in each semester there are elective and optional subjects from a broader spectrum, offered to the students, depending on their own choice. After the second, fourth, and fifth year, summer clerkships in the main clinical subjects are to be taken. For application assistance and infor-
mation, contact Viera Pecha at the Jan and Betka Papanek Foundation, Staten Island New York, email vap315@aol.com Deadline for applications is May 13, 2012.
Want to Learn Real Czech? Masaryk University, Brno offers a four-week Summer School of Czech Studies from July 21 to August 18, 2012, in three levels: beginners, intermediate, and advanced. Payment for the course about $1,500 at present exchange rate (31,400 CZK) covers accommodation, meals, and excursions. Contact Dr. Eva Rusinova at eva@phil.muni.cz for information. Learn more at the University website: http://www.muni.cz/events/calendar/31470341 Rev. Paul Chovanec Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood CCMH Board Member Reverend Paul Chovanec (SPJST Lodge 172, Pasadena member) is celebrating his 40th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. Congratulate Reverend Paul Chovanec for this tremendous accomplishment. Reverend Chovanec serves on many other organizations boards.
Czechoslovakian Collectors Association Annual Convention The Czechoslovakian Collectors Association Annual Convention is June 7 to 9 and includes seminars, antiques show, vendors and collectors of Austrian, Bohemian, Moravian, Silesian, and Czechoslovakian collectibles from 1850 to 1940. For more information on how to register http://www.czechcollectors.org/registration2.html
Czech Springfest Czech Springfest is Sunday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, located at 1435 Beall Street at 15th Street in the Heights area of Houston. Jana Mikul-
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Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs”
For membership: Merlene Bravenec (254) 778-7285
cova, master artist from Ostrozska Novy Ves in the Czech Republic, will demonstrate traditional egg decorating (known as kraslice) at the 17th annual event, hosted by the Harris County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas. A traditional Czech Sunday dinner, plus sausage, soup, kolaches and other pastries are served. Cultural booths, silent auction, country sore, plant booth, children’s games, and numerous vendors provide opportunities to enjoy Czech culture and history.
CCHM Activities For your viewing and listening pleasure at the Czech Center Museum Houston: CCMH Foyer – Hanak Biblical Times Faience Collection, hand done by Czech Karel Hanak, highly awarded academic artist. Wenceslas Chapel, Czech crystal chandeliers, stained glass windows, antique castles/chateau furniture, glass and porcelain and numerous collections in Brno Gallery – The Presidents Room. Czech Masters Alfons Mucha, father of the Art Nouveau Movement Collection, and Kamil Kubik, Impressionist landscapes fill the Prague Hall ballroom along with more Crystal chandeliers. The Ottervik Collection in Pilsen Hall – Czechoslovakian art glass/ceramics from 1918 to 1938; 1,289
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Delisle Doherty for Vice President
SPJST is the fourth organization in which I have worked with Delisle Doherty, going back about 15 years. It has been a complete pleasure. Delisle is personable, intelligent, and honest and ethical. Lodge 181, Conroe, endorses Delisle Doherty for Vice President. Charles D Toney III, BS, MS, MBA “Chuck” SPJST Sales Agent and Secretary, Lodge 181, Conroe
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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 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. Sunday, May 6—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12—Hrabal wedding reception
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 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 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.
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Hall Phone: (361) 793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH35 East in Dallas, take IH20 East. From IH20 East, take the IH45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH45 runs into Hwy. 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at Bryan 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 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 26—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) 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
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Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple: Take IH 35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign; take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The second street to the right is Luther Peterson Boulevard. Hall Rental Information: (512) 255-1554; (512) 771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting: 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall.
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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