Vestnik 2012 05 02 by SPJST

Volume 100 Number 18

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May 2, 2012

Join Hands Day is this Saturday

Tow Mater and Lightning McQueen Visit SPJST Car Show

Lodge 87, Temple Youth Club members Colton Ammons, left, and Ryan Davidson check out Tow Mater and Lightning McQueen—two of the 191 vehicles entered in the SPJST Car Show at the Bloomin’ Temple Festival held April 21 in Downtown Temple. The car show benefitted the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center.

SPJST lodges across the state will participate in Join Hands Day this Saturday, May 5. Georgia and Luther Bockman hand out American Cancer Society literature and SPJST material supplied by Lodge 179, Warrenton Sales Agent Ricky Weyand at the stew supper held recently in Ledbetter. SPJST Lodge 179 partnered with the Ledbetter Homemakers Club to raise funds for the American Cancer Society and Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department as a Join Hands Day project. More on page 13, and see Join Hands Day projects listed on pages 19 and 20 of this week’s Vestnik.

Preserve Czech Heritage for Future Generations. Please Donate $10 Today. By Mildred Holeman Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center Board Member Lodge 88, Houston

As I walked into the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, located at 119 West French Avenue in Temple, I looked around at the farm equipment which was used by the early Czech immigrants to eke out a living in America. They cleared thousands of areas of wooded land for cultivation. Their tools were crude, and the work was hard and strenuous. The

Museum tells a story of how the early Czech settlers survived in a sometimes unfriendly environment and yet gave to the United States many of its intellectuals, artists, doctors, lawyers, astronauts, and scientists. Czech soldiers fought and died in every war in which the United States has been engaged. They learned the English language and blended in, but at the same time, they managed to maintain their own heritage. Because of their sacri-

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fices and determination, we now enjoy our freedom and the fruits of their labor. Without a Czech city attorney in Dallas named Henry Kucera, you could never have flown in and out of Love Field. It was quite a feat at that time to get it passed all the red tape and built. Kucera’s knowledge of municipal laws dubbed him as the best city attorney in the country. Many other brilliant Czechs have contributed greatly to the United States,

Inside This Week’s Vestnik

Youth Section ....................................22 Vestnik Project...................................23 Czech Culture ....................................27 Advertisements.............................28-29 Lodge Calendar .................................30 Vestnik Graduate Form .....................32

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Lodge 13 Dime Box hosts casino fundraiser night

and we must preserve their memory for future generations. There is a statue of a little Czech girl standing in the Museum, and I marveled at the beautiful hand work on her dress. The women were a hardy group, having to sew all the clothes, do the cooking, tend the children, work in the fields, can food for winter, made quilts, and other jobs to keep their family comfortable. We have displays of their work. All this deserves to be preserved for future generations. If you haven’t visited the Museum,

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Lodge 84 Dallas honors longtime members

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Lodge 154 Fort Worth hosts Easter picnic

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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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Join Hands Day Saturday, May 5

This Saturday is Join Hands Day. What is Join Hands Day? On the first

Saturday in May, fraternalists and nonfraternalists alike come together for Join Hands Day to make a difference in their communities through helpful projects that connect youths and adults. Join Hands Day gives fraternal benefit societies and volunteer organizations the opportunity to reach out to people they don’t know, to connect generations and to develop new relationships. Several SPJST lodges and youth clubs have registered projects with the Home Office. These projects are listed on pages 19 and 20 of this week’s Vestnik. If your lodge has not registered its project, please do so today at www.spjst.org - click on “Join Hands Day.”

Knowledge and Networking This week’s Vestnik is sent to the printer from the 2012 American Fraternal Alliance Fraternal and Communications Section Mid-Year Meeting held in Austin. President Brian, State FAC Chester, and Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy, and I are gathering many ideas and new knowledge that we will be able to apply in the fraternal and communications areas of SPJST. Plus, we are networking with fraternal and communications leaders from fraternal benefit societies across America and Canada. It’s been a great experience.

“Bondage to Freedom” On Tuesday, April 17, the Czech Heritage Museum, Texas Czech Genealogical Society, and SPJST hosted “Bondage to Freedom,” an evening that featured Czech native Zdenek Janik speaking at the Home Office. The evening also included refreshments and tours of the Czech Heritage Museum and TCGS’ Czech Veterans’ Wall of Honor. It was a wonderful evening of the three organizations working together. Thanks to the more

than 125 people who attended the event. See photos in next week’s Vestnik.

Bloomin’ Successful Car Show SPJST sponsored and hosted the car show at the Bloomin’ Temple Festival on Saturday, April 21. What an exciting day it was! We had a record 191 vehicles that entered the show. The festival attracted more than 10,000 people. The Czech Heritage Museum also set up a display area and hosted quilt and lace demonstrations. It was a wonderful day! See pictures and results in the May 16 Vestnik. Scholarship Winners and Graduates SPJST Scholarship and Leadership Grant winners will soon be announced and will be featured in a May Vestnik. Also, any SPJST member who is graduating is encouraged to complete the form on the back of this week’s Vestnik and send in his/her information along with a photo. We are proud of these members, and we want to recognize them! Please share this form with your children and grandchildren who are graduating SPJST members. The deadline to receive information is Tuesday, May 8.

Next Week’s Vestnik— Convention Issue Next week’s May 9 Vestnik will be the convention issue. This Vestnik will feature reports from the By-Law, Finance, Insurance, and Publication Committees; Supreme Lodge President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, and Directors; and Financial Secretary. Other convention items including a schedule and map will also be included. The 31st SPJST Convention is set for June 11 to 13 at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center in Killeen, Texas. Convention registration and a howdy party will be held on Sunday, June 10 at the convention center.

VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of August and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Members’ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

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SPJST INTEREST RATES Universal Life

Farm/commercial property rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 7277578.

Farm/Commercial Property Rates

75% Owner Farm Property 5.00% for 1 to 10 years 5.25% for 11 to 20 years Commercial Property 6.00% for 1 to 10 years 6.25% for 11 to 15 years

Universal Life 4.50% for Annualized* Annuities

Annuity I** 5.00% for Annualized* Annuity II** 3.50% for Annualized* Annuity III** 3.50% for Annualized*

**Not currently being marketed.

Annuity IV 3.50% for Annualized*

* Rates effective 02/01/12 through 04/30/12.

5-Year Annuity

When purchased, current interest rates are guaranteed for 5 years.

Band 1—$10,000 to $24,999 Current Rate: 3.50% Band 2—$25,000 to $49,999 Current Rate: 3.60% Band 3—$50,000 and up Current Rate: 3.70%

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Family Fun and Important Dates

May 5 May 5 May 7 May 8 May 9-10

JOIN HANDS DAY SPJST Float • Brenham Maifest Parade (1) District Two Delegates’ Meeting • Lodge 29, Taylor Submission Deadline for Graduate Announcements SPJST Sales Agents’ Class Home Office, Temple May 12 SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament Lions Park, Temple May 12 SPJST Float • Bruceville-Eddy Mayfest Parade (2) May 12 Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club Membership Drive (2) May 13 Lodge 24, Cyclone Mother’s Day Dinner (2) May 15 District Four Sales Agents’ Class Lodge 49, Rowena May 26 SPJST Float • National Polka Festival Parade Ennis (3) May 28 SPJST Home Office Closed • Memorial Day Holiday May 31 Flag Day Essay Contest Deadline May 31 SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Order Deadline June 3 Lodge 47, Seaton Picnic (2) June 6-8 Leader-in-Training Retreat SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm June 10 SPJST Convention Howdy Party Killeen Civic and Conference Center June 11-13 SPJST Convention

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make a special effort to do so. Step back in time and you will be glad you did. As you walk through, you will develop a real affinity for those brave souls who risked their lives and made sacrifices for the life you enjoy today.

Will you please give? Have you forgotten the Challenge? I urge each SPJST member to send $10 or more to:

Czech Heritage Museum 119 West French Avenue Temple, Texas 76501

The Challenge ends May 31, 2012. Donor’s name will be published in a June issue of the Vestnik. Please help! Remember, whatever you give away remains the only thing of eternal value that you have left in the world. Your ancestors left you a lot and sacrificed much. If you have to sacrifice to give to the challenge, it will indeed be small in comparison. If you can’t give, please pray for the success of our endeavor. —SPJST—

Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center staff set up a display area at the Bloomin’ Temple Festival on Saturday, April 21. Demonstrations included quilt and lace making.

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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

Delegates’ Meetings District One—May 17 Frank’s Restaurant 11 North Kessler Avenue Schulenburg, Texas 6:30 p.m. RSVP by May 11 to Ricky Ford (979) 595-7241 or Donnie Victorick (979) 224-3125

District One—May 18 Lodge 186, Caldwell 937 State Highway 36 Caldwell, Texas 6:30 p.m. RSVP by May 11 to Ricky Ford (979) 595-7241 or Donnie Victorick (979) 224-3125

By-Law Recommendation

Article 43: To replace last sentence. (e) (Last sentence reads) . . . Nothing herein will prevent transferring such funds or property to another duly chartered SPJST local lodge, or from one duly chartered SPJST lodge merging with another duly chartered SPJST lodge. Accepted as presented.

Recommendation: (e) Unless dissolving chartered lodge is merging with another chartered lodge, all funds and properties will be transferred to its district funds. These funds and properties will be transferred to another chartered lodge.

(f) When a chartered lodge is about to dissolve, all chartered lodges within its district will be notified by the SPJST Home Office of its dissolution. SPJST Home Office will provide, upon request by a lodge within that district, a current list of the names and addresses of all members of dissolving lodge. Accepted with change.

(f) When a chartered lodge is about to dissolve, all chartered lodges within its district will be notified by the SPJST Home Office of its dissolution. SPJST Home Office will provide, upon request by a lodge secretary within that district, a current list of the names and addresses of all members of dissolving lodge. ***

District Two—May 7 Lodge 29, Taylor Light meal served at 6:30 p.m. More info: Ronnie Rieger (512) 848-2416

District Three—May 19 Lodge 92, Fort Worth 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road Fort Worth, Texas 76114 (817) 624-1361 10:30 a.m. More info: Kay Lynn Kovar (972) 875-6827 —SPJST—

See all convention information including available hotels, by-law recommendations, and candidate announcements at www.spjst.org.

Amendment to Article 43 of the By-Laws of SPJST (e) To replace last sentence. Amendment to read: Unless dissolving chartered lodge is merging with another chartered lodge, all funds and properties will be transferred to its district funds. These funds and properties cannot be transferred to another chartered lodge.

(f) New to read: When a chartered lodge is about to dissolve, all chartered lodges within its district will be notified by the SPJST Home Office of its dissolution. SPJST Home Office will provide, upon request by a lodge within that district, a current list of the names and addresses of all members of dissolving lodge. Submitted by, Jesse C. Pospisil Lodge 29, Taylor ***

Amendment to Article 43 of the By-Laws of SPJST (e) To replace last sentence. Amendment to read: Unless dissolving chartered lodge is merging with another chartered lodge, all remaining funds and properties will be divided proportionately to the lodge where member transfers.

(f) New to read: When a chartered lodge is about to dissolve, all chartered lodges within its district will be notified by the SPJST Home Office of its dissolution. SPJST Home Office will provide, upon request by a lodge secretary within that district, a current list of the names and addresses of all members of dissolving lodge. (Reason: Local lodges may wish to recruit these prospective members by contacting them and informing them of their programming and activities.)

(g) New to read: SPJST Home Office will provide each member of the dissolving lodge a list of lodges within his/her district to which he/she may transfer. If a selection is not made, member will be transferred to the active lodge or lodge closest to the member’s address that is on file with the Home Office. Submitted by, Jesse C. Pospisil Lodge 29, Taylor ***

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(g) New to read: SPJST Home Office will provide each member of the dissolving lodge a list of lodges within their district to which they may transfer. If a selection is not made, members will be transferred to the nearest lodge or lodges. Submitted by, Jesse C. Pospisil Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—

By-Law Recommendation

Supreme Lodge The Supreme Lodge is composed of: a. a president and seven directors elected by the convention delegates

b. a vice president, secretary-treasurer, and a financial secretary selected by a screening committee and hired by the president with approval of the seven directors. The screening committee will be comprised of the chairperson of each of the four standing committees and the Human Resource Administrator with the Human Resource Administrator serving as the chairperson. No district director or Supreme Lodge officer should serve on this committee. The directors and President have the right and privilege to review all resumes if so desired before giving their final approval. c. all 11 members have equal parliamentary rights as to making and or seconding motions and voting during board meetings and team meetings.

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d. this body is solely responsible for administration of all business affairs of the Society according to the constitution and by-laws as approved by the delegate-body in the convention.

Article 3 (page 8) - Convention of the SPJST has the power to: Elect the president and seven directors of the Supreme Lodge.

Article 37 - Vice President (a) The vice president of the Supreme Lodge assists the president and would temporarily accept and carry out the responsibilities of the president in case of a vacancy until the Supreme Lodge could find a qualified individual to fill that position until the next convention. The term: Effective immediately means as effective immediately upon the action taken. Bobby L. Wuensche Lodge 48, Beyersville Delegate District Two Director ***

The majority of the directors agree that the SPJST needs to move forward with plans to hire the officers. At this time, we are recommending the hiring of the Vice President and SecretaryTreasurer. This recommendation is not to do away with our existing officers or to take away the delegate’s voting rights. This action has been recommended by the American Fraternal Alliance. It has also been recommended by a number of delegates in past conventions. The position of Financial Secretary has been filled through the hiring process and has provided the SPJST with a very qualified individual. He has a degree in accounting a degree in law, a degree in realty, and he has a vast knowledge in computer technology. SPJST can no longer depend on electing officers because today’s business world requires individuals with the same types of qualifications as was acquired in the hiring of the Financial Secretary. Almost all of the large fraternal insurance companies hire their officers. I hope that the delegates to the 31st SPJST Convention will give some thought to “Does SPJST continue to do business as they have in the past or do we want SPJST to move forward into today’s business world.” Editor’s Note: Above statement was at-

tached to Bobby L. Wuensche’s previous recommendation. —SPJST—

Statement received by the By-Law Committee

Ronnie, Bobby Wuensche sent me an email asking what I thought about an amendment to the by-laws for hiring all officers except the President of SPJST. Below is my reply. At the board meeting this week, I asked him how the poll turned out. He refused to answer me, but did say he sent the amendment to you. I asked him what the cover letter said; again he refused to answer me. I don’t know if he said the board was with him or not. I DO NOT support an amendment to hire the Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer. Mike Ahlstrom Lodge 32, Victoria District Six Director —SPJST—

By-Law Recommendation

Article 37 - Vice President Change: (c) The Supreme Lodge Vice President has the right to appoint new sales agents in areas where he feels the need arises and in the best interest of the Society. A local lodge officer must be contacted before appointing a new sales agent for any one lodge. All sales agents must be active in lodge activities, namely, attend the majority of their lodge meetings and regularly scheduled sales agent seminars. The agent must turn documentation in on a quarterly basis to the Supreme Lodge Vice President’s office that verifies the meetings he/she has attended. If the above requirements are not met, the Supreme Lodge Vice President will contact the sales agent in question and redefine his/her responsibilities. If sales agent cannot comply with his/her obligations, such agent will not be eligible for any incentives, drawings, bonuses, etc. or special recognition on the district or state level, and such agent’s contract can be terminated.

Reasoning: We are a fraternal organization - not a commercial life insurance company. If an agent is not familiar with or active in an SPJST lodge, he/she does not have the knowledge and first hand information to pass on to his prospect about our organization and all the benefits SPJST provides. Idea: Possibly the recognition of agents could be announced on a quarterly basis, by the months within that quarter. Incentives can be paid and agents can be recognized after verifying that the agent has attended a majority of lodge meetings. Submitted by, Patsy Koslovsky Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

By-Law Recommendation

Article 28 (b) No person can be a member of the Supreme Lodge if he is related to any other member of the Supreme Lodge within the third degree, as construed under Section 573 of the Government Code of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes. Effective immediately. 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. Submitted by, Allen Trigg, President James Hosch, Vice President Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy —SPJST—

By-Law Recommendation

Members of Lodge 133, San Antonio voted to support the following changes to the by-laws at the 2012 SPJST Convention:

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Statutes. Effective immediately.

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. Sincerely, Jarolyn Popp, President Lodge 133, San Antonio —SPJST—

Suggestion received by the By-Law Committee

Dear By-Law Committee, During our district delegate meeting, our district By-Law Committee representative informed us that the Structure Committee will be submitting a recommendation. The delegates of District Three would like to request that the By-Law Committee make sure that the recommendation is submitted clearly so that the delegates are very aware of what they are voting on at this convention. It was told to us that we would be only voting on the “format” of the new by-law structure. We would like for the Structure Committee to make clear what they mean by “format.” Recommendation to the committee that they present the recommendation as one of the following:

1) If only wanting the delegates to vote if they would approve pulling out some items into a Standard Operation Procedure Manual (SOP), then only submit that request in writing. Then, if there are actual changes to the wording of the by-laws to be voted on at the 2016 Convention, it could be handed out to the delegates after original recommendation has passed. 2) If only wanting to have delegates vote on the “format” of the by-law book, then submit request to the ByLaw Committee should look similar to the following:

Article I Name (Any changes to the wording of the bylaw will be addressed later for review to be voted on at the 2016 Convention.)

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Article II Principal Office (Any changes to the wording of the bylaw will be addressed later for review to be voted on at the 2016 Convention.)

Article III Mission Statement (Any changes to the wording of the bylaw will be addressed later for review to be voted on at the 2016 Convention.)

Article IV Membership (Any changes to the wording of the bylaw will be addressed later for review to be voted on at the 2016 Convention.)

. . . and so on. Then, if there are actual changes to the wording of the by-law to be voted on at the 2016 Convention, it could be handed out to the delegates after original recommendation has passed. 3) If the intent of the committee is to submit changes in the “format” and the actual by-law then submit the document with the “format” and wording change.

We were told that when the committee provides the actual changes, it will be shown with three columns. First, being the new by-law format and any changes. The second would be the wording from the old by-law. With the third column being used to show where the information was pulled from the old by-law book. We think this will be very beneficial to the person reviewing the changes. This would only be used when the committee recommends changes to the actual “format” and changes to the by-law. It would also be helpful to put the by-laws that are changing in red with the ones that did not change in black. Respectfully submitted by, Mary Steinman for Delegates of District Three —SPJST—

By-Law Recommendation

Explanation: In its January 2009 meeting, the Supreme Lodge introduced guidelines that helped to define an efficient process of designating marginal lodges and/or reassigning members from inactive to active lodges. The goal of these procedures was to ensure that all SPJST members belong to an

active lodge that has demonstrated a real and sustained commitment to fraternal ideals. Three years have passed since those guidelines were established. Generally stated, the program has worked well; however, two tenets of the program — those which define (a.) to which lodge members are to be reassigned; and (b.) what becomes of the assets of the pre-existing lodge, require additional clarification. The following recommendation is being submitted as a new procedural by-law and would appear immediately following Article 70 of the present By-Laws, which come under the section titled, “New Lodges and Lodge Mergers.”

Proposed By-Law: Article 71 (a) In the event that (1) a lodge posts an annual lapse rate of 20 percent or greater on the number of new life insurance certificates issued and/or (2.) demonstrates a sustained inability to meet essential fraternal directives, the lodge will be considered by the Supreme Lodge to be operating at “marginal” status. Members belonging to marginal lodges or inactive lodges as determined by an earnest effort of review and consideration, will be subject to reassignment to an active lodge, pending necessary protocol and notification.

(b) Each lodge member shall receive notification from the SPJST Home Office of the decision to reassign his/her membership to any active SPJST lodge in the State of Texas, along with a complete listing of lodges. Should the member fail to respond to the request for reassignment within two weeks, he/she will be assigned by the SPJST Home Office to an active SPJST lodge nearest his/her current address on file with the SPJST Home Office. In the event that there is no address on file or if the member lives out-of-state, the membership shall be reassigned to the active lodge nearest the regular meeting place of the old lodge.

(c) Lodges agreeing to accept this special class of reassigned members will not be held accountable for any lapses in membership that may be attributed to the reassigned members for a period of 36 months, calculated from the date of reassignment. This relates, especially, to any incentives which the lodge may be eligible for under the guidelines of any prevailing lodge incentive program. As such, any lapses credited to the reassigned members will not be held against the lodge that

votes to accept reassigned members.

(d) Lodges that have experienced a reassignment of membership will remain in “inactive” status for a period of five years from the time of reassignment. At some point during this 60month period, the Supreme Lodge and/or local membership may find it practical to “reorganize” the lodge. As such, it will not be necessary to recharter the lodge but merely to “reorganize.” Should a period of five years lapse from the time of reassignment, the lodge will be officially “disbanded” and require the reassignment of a new number for the purpose of organizing and chartering. This measure will be retroactive to include any lodges which over the last 24 months have had members reassigned to active lodges.

(e) Once the period of five years lapse from the time of reassignment and provided that there are no forseeable plans to reorganize the lodge, the lodge will be officially “disbanded” and assets residing in the Lodge Management Account and previously assigned to a lodge where members have been reassigned will be redirected to the receiving lodges in an amount proportionate to the number of members who had been reassigned.

(f) Upon occasion there arises the desire to pay appropriate and due respect to the lodge for the fraternal commitment which may have predated the reassignment of members. In the event that members are assigned from a previously active and longstanding SPJST lodge, the Supreme Lodge, shall at its discretion, designate an official and honorable “retiring” of the lodge and its identifying number much the same way in team sports that a player’s number is sometimes “retired” as a tribute to that individual for his or her valued commitment. In that regard, retiring a lodge number — especially one which reflects the lives and dedication of generations of SPJST members — should receive deserved honor and recognition. Effective: Immediately

Submitted by, Brian Vanicek, President Gene McBride, Vice President Leonard Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer

cc: SPJST Supreme Lodge for Consideration and Ratification —SPJST—

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By-Law Recommendation

Explanation: Increasingly, leadership teams are turning to self-assessments as a vital governance tool. Self assessment provides officers, directors and other key personnel with the opportunity to step back from its everyday business and address larger, more fundamental issues. In addition to allowing boards to reflect on how well they are meeting their responsibilities, selfassessment helps leadership teams to focus on integral aspects of their work— from strategic direction setting and oversight to service to the members and to the communities that SPJST seeks to serve. Self-assessments can lead to a more engaged and higher performing leadership team. The proposed By-Law would appear as Article 32 (p) of the present By- Laws.

Proposed By-Law: That each member of the SPJST Supreme Lodge* undergo on an annual basis, a review of personal performance against established criteria, for purposes of assessing its effectiveness. The performance of each officer and director is appraised at least annually, through a formal performance appraisal process conducted by the Supreme Lodge.

The annual review process, under the supervision of the Human Resource Administrator, should begin 12 months prior to the review with setting goals for the year and establishing the criteria against which the officers and directors will be evaluated.

A suggested “SPJST Leadership Team Evaluation” is included for review and consideration by the SPJST By-Law Committee.”

*The Editor and Director of Communication is encouraged and invited to participate in this annual cross-evaluation process at the discretion of the Publication Committee.

Submitted by, Brian Vanicek, President Gene McBride, Vice President Leonard Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer

cc: Editor and Director of Communication Publication Committee cc: SPJST Supreme Lodge for Consideration and Ratification —SPJST—

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Bobby L. Wuensche announces candidacy for District Two Director Dear Members and Delegates of District Two, It has been an enjoyable experience serving as the District Two Director for the past eight years. I have learned that it takes teamwork to keep SPJST going in the right direction. At times, the Supreme Lodge has had to make some changes in the direction that SPJST was going. Some of those decisions were not always easy to make. It took the efforts of all the officers and directors working together to make those changes. It is through those ups and downs that we have come to be a more experienced group. Considering today’s economy being what it is, I feel that SPJST is staying strong. We have overcome many losses and thus showed a positive gain for the year. I have had the pleasure of meeting and enjoying the fellowship of many wonderful members of District Two. I will always treasure the friendships that I have come to know.

I ask for your support at the 31st SPJST Convention, so that I can be a part of making SPJST grow into the future. Fraternally, Bobby L. Wuensche Lodge 48, Beyersville —SPJST—

From the Fraternal Department

From the State FAC: May Fraternal Updates

Join Hands Day Many lodges will observe Join Hands Day on May 5, 2012. Many excellent projects will be completed by lodges throughout the state in which youths and adults join together to do good in their communities. Thanks to all lodges who plan to participate in this worthy event. Please remember to register your project with the office of the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator and also with Join Hands Day so your lodge can receive the $100 incentive money from the Home Office. Both of these registrations can be done on the SPJST website. Click on Join Hands Day and complete steps 1 and 2. As soon as confirmation is received that your project is registered, we will cut a check for your lodge and get it in the mail to you.

SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament The SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament will be held at Lions Park in Temple on Saturday, May 12. Adults (age 16 and above) will be able to par-

ticipate. Teams will consist of two persons (two male, two female, or mixed – one male/one female). Pre-registration by Monday, May 7 is strongly encouraged so that we will have an idea of how much food to purchase for lunch. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 12 with tournament play starting at 10 a.m. If you will recall, all state tournaments are open to non-members as well as members, so please invite your fellow members as well as non-member friends to participate. The member registration fee is $7 while the nonmember registration fee will be $15. For additional information or to preregister, please call the Home Office.

Remember our Fallen Soldiers Monday, May 28 is Memorial Day Please remember all of our fallen soldiers and also, remember our troops overseas and at home. Memorial Day was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate Soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. To help reeducate and remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the “National Moment of Remembrance” resolution was passed in

2000 which asks that at 3 p.m. local time, for all Americans to voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to “Taps.”

End of Summer Getaway Due to popular demand, good times again await you at the Corpus Christi Getaway. Start making your plans now to join us on August 10 to 12 for a funfilled weekend. A new feature has been added this year. Larry Elzner, member of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi, has put together a golf tournament for all you golfers on Friday morning, August 10. Watch next month’s Fraternal Updates for more information or you may contact Larry (361) 687-7125. This year, rooms have been blocked at the Holiday Inn Emerald Beach. If you have not already done so, please make your reservations as early as possible by calling the hotel and refer to group code “SPJ” to assure proper room rates. Additional details will appear in the Vestnik as they become available.

SPJST Cookbook Sales of the new cookbook—SPJST Tasty Traditions have been excellent. If you have not already purchased your copy, please do so soon to be sure that you will have one or two books. Also keep in mind that these books make great gift items (graduation, Mother’s Day, weddings, birthdays, etc., and of course, do not forget Christmas which is only eight short months away).

Mother’s Day The month of May is a very busy month. The most important date to remember will be May 13. Mother’s Day is a special date for many. The United States celebrates Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May. In the 1880s and 1890s, there were several attempts to establish a Mother’s Day, but they didn’t succeed beyond the local level. The holiday was created by Anna Jarvis in Grafton, West Virginia, in 1908 as a day to honor one’s mother. Jarvis wanted to accomplish her mother’s dream of making a celebra-

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tion for all mothers, although the idea didn’t take off until she enlisted the services of wealthy Philadelphia merchant John Wanamaker. She kept promoting the holiday until President Woodrow Wilson made it an official national holiday in 1914. The holiday eventually became so highly commercialized that many, including its founder, Anna Jarvis, considered it a “Hallmark Holiday,” one with an overwhelming commercial purpose. Jarvis eventually ended up opposing the holiday she had helped to create. She died in 1948, regretting what had become of her holiday. In the United States, Mother’s Day remains one of the biggest days for sales of flowers, greeting cards, and the like; it is also the biggest holiday for long-distance telephone calls. Please remember all of our mothers and mothers-to-be this month by honoring them at your May meeting. They do so much in every day life without being thanked as often as they should be. We are here to help if you need assistance. Please feel free to call me (210) 413-3053, email cejenke@gvec.net, or Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez (800) 727-7578 or (254) 773-1575 or email tammym@spjst.com. Your District FAC is also available to assist you. They are: District One FAC Kyle Skrabanek (979) 272-3440 District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch (254) 771-0193 District Three FAC Vicki Sims (214) 763-0341 District Four FAC Sylvia Rollwitz (325) 442-3141 District Five FAC Patricia Bruce (281) 890-4933 District Six FAC Helen Zabransky (361) 798-3347 District Seven FAC Glen Pruski (956) 235-8014 Fraternally submitted, Chester Jenke, FICF State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—

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State Horseshoe Tournament set for May 12 in Temple

The SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament is Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Lions Park in Temple, Texas. Registration is at 9 a.m., and play begins at 10 a.m. SPJST members and non-members, ages 16 and above, will pitch two-person team format. Teams can be mixed (man and woman). The tournament will be played in a roundrobin format. The $7 per member and $15 per non-member entry fee will include morning snacks and refreshments, a delicious lunch, a chance at awards, a door prize drawing, and most importantly, lots of fraternal fun! Prizes will be awarded to the top four places.

Equipment will be provided by SPJST. Players are encouraged to bring chairs. Directions to Lions Park: Take I35 to Midway Drive (Exit 297). Go east 1.4 miles on Midway Drive to Hickory. Turn right on Hickory. Take Hickory for one mile. Turn right at A.J. Mercer Softball Complex. You are at Lions Park. Follow winding road. Take a left at the softball field, follow around to horseshoe pits. Please register by Monday, May 7. To reserve your spot in the tournament, call Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez at SPJST Home Office (254) 773-1575 or (800) 7277578 or email tammym@spjst.com. —SPJST—

From the Insurance Department journed a little earlier on the second Agent class day. Dress is business casual. We will set for May 9, 10 provide a meal each day at the class. Please bring their laptops and rate at Home Office books and RSVP to Susan in the InI will be conducting an agent training class on Wednesday, May 9 and Thursday, May 10 at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. Classes will begin at 8:30 a.m. each day and last until around 5 p.m. or so. We should ad-

surance Department by May 7 in order to reserve a hotel room. Fraternally, Hiram Dixon State Field Representative —SPJST—

GOOD TIMES AWAIT YOU AT THE SIXTH ANNUAL

CORPUS CHRISTI GET AWAY WEEKEND AUGUST 10 - 12, 2012

Enjoy a fun-filled weekend with family and friends at the Emerald Beach Holiday Inn in Corpus Christi. Located at 1102 South Shoreline, the Holiday Inn is the only beachfront downtown hotel.

Discount Rate: $109 Per Night Applicable Taxes Apply To make your reservations, please call the hotel directly at 361.883.5731 and refer to group code “SPJ” to assure that you receive the proper room rate.

SPJST members will be treated to a fun-filled Aloha Party upon their arrival Friday evening. Fun, games, refreshments and entertainment by the Cowboy Accordionist Chris Rybak. Saturday activities include the Sand Sculpture Competition Beach Games, Horseshoe Tournament, Pizza Lunch, “42” and Bunco Tournaments and Blackjack Tournament. Saturday night’s party will be a tribute to the “Wild, Wild West.’ Golf Tournament debuts on Friday morning. Watch for details in the Vestnik!

Around the Districts From the Desk of Delisle Doherty Districts One and Five State Field Representative 2. Essential aspects of our life, inWhen we were young, we were always told to K.I.S.S.—Keep It Simple cluding personal matters such as Stupid. Somehealthcare, are subject to an ever-riswhere along the ing flood of rules and regulations. line, we forgot about this. Truth 3. Unless you take firm control of of the matter is your time, you may be overwhelmed some of the most by an ever-increasing tidal wave of successful people complexity that threatens your happistill live with the ness. K.I.S.S. philosophy. 4. All these threats to your happiDelisle Doherty We live in a ness lead to stress, which leads to world where simplicity is in short sup- more complexities, which leads to ply. Think for a moment of the com- more stress. plexity of your everyday life and compare it to the lives of your ancesThe most powerful life is the most tors. We are the beneficiary of many simple life. The most powerful life is technological innovations, but these the life that knows where it is going, add to the complexities. Our world is that knows where the source of highly complex. Consider this. strength is; it is the life that stays free of clutter and happenstance and hur1. From the moment you wake up riedness. in the morning until you lay your head Don’t let the complexities of life down at night, you are the target of an stop you from scheduling an appointendless stream of advertising informa- ment to review your insurance. Call tion. Each message is intended to grab an agent or your state field represenyour attention to get you to purchase tative to help take one more worry of things you didn’t know you needed your plate. (You probably don’t need it). —SPJST—

K.I.S.S. - Keep It Simple Stupid

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SPJST Lodge Se ct ion

Lodge 6 Cottonwood trustees to meet May 18

Dear Members, Lodge 6, Cottonwood will host a social night on Friday, May 18, 2012, at 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. We will also have a trustees’ meeting at 7:30 p.m. to start planning for our lodge’s picnic in July. Fraternally, Milton Peterson, President —SPJST—

The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:

SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 773-8087

Email: melaniez@vvm.com

Questions? Call (800) 727-7578

Lodge 17 New Tabor reports on February meeting

Dear Readers, Lodge 17, New Tabor held its monthly meeting on Sunday, February 5, 2012. President Randy Gaas called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. A resolution was read for George “Bud” Petty. Vice President Wilford Hildebrand secured signatures of all present. Secretary Ben Trcalek called roll.

All officers were present. Secretary Trcalek read minutes from January’s meeting. Treasurer Stanley Mrnustik gave his report. Secretary Trcalek shared correspondence. FAC Holly Narro had not received her February packet; therefore, she had nothing to report. Hall Manager Susan Skrabanek provided her report. Youth Leader Mabrey Dowell gave the youth club report. Under new business, we discussed our February charity for the local nursing homes and the 50- and 75-year pin ceremony for this year’s recipients. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Blum, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 17 New Tabor reports on March meeting

Dear Readers, Lodge 17, New Tabor held its monthly meeting on March 4, 2012.

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President Randy Gaas called the meeting to order. Mabrey Dowell led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. There were no resolutions. Secretary Ben Trcalek called roll. Absent were Wilford Hildebrand and Holly Narro. Secretary Trcalek shared correspondence relating to our 50- and 75-year pin recipients, as well as a certificate received for being a sponsor of the 2011 Kolache Festival. Treasurer Stanley Mrnustik gave his report. Youth Leader Mabrey Dowell reported on the youth club’s trip to the State Capitol. Hall Manager Susan Skrabanek gave her report. Two donations were made: 1) Kolache Festival—a percentage of beverage sales from the Kolache Festival and 2) $450 to Burleson County Go-Texan. The hall ceiling tiles need replacing; therefore, Sister Skrabanek is gathering information and will report back next month on her findings. Under new business, we discussed wording for our ad in the convention program and assigned Susan Skrabanek and Lisa Blum to work out the details for our 50- and 75-year pin ceremony. This year’s recipients of the 75-year pins are Lillie Haisler, Gladys Penicka, Antonie Schulz, Geraldine

Lodge 13, Dime Box Hosts Casino Night Fundraiser

Saturday, April 21, 2012 • Lodge 13, Dime Box Hall • Submitted by Floyd Kostelka, FAC

Congratulations to Glen Balcar who is pictured receiving the big prize of the evening—a $1,000 travel voucher—from Lodge 13 Secretary LaDonna Jatzlau. Everyone had a good time, and the event was a big

success. The lodge was happy to see Supreme Lodge President Brian and Joan Vanicek and District One Director Donnie and Janice Victorick attend the fundraiser.

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Siptak, and Pamela Walker. Our 50year recipients are Lisa Brinkman Blum, Sharon Burt, Jay Drgac, Kenneth Engelmann, Kim Helder, Donna Trcalek Jones, Alan Rocket, John Stefka, III, Duane Suehs, Sharon Valenta, and Christopher Walker. President Gass reminded us that the District One Spring Meeting will be April 15 at Lodge 38, Kovar. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Blum, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 17 New Tabor to honor longtime members

Dear Readers, Lodge 17, New Tabor held its monthly meeting on Sunday, April 1, 2012. President Randy Gaas called the meeting to order. Lisa Blum led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. There

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Lodge 81, Needville Participates in Youth Fair Parade

SPJST Lodge 81, Needville participated in the Needville Youth Fair Parade on Saturday, April 21,

were no resolutions. Vice President Wilfred Hildebrand secured signatures of those in attendance. Secretary Ben Trcalek called the roll. Officer absent was Mabrey Dowell. Secretary Trcalek read the minutes from the March meeting. Treasurer Stanley Mrnustik gave his report. FAC Holly Narro reminded us of the District One Spring Meeting to be held at Lodge 38, Kovar on April 15,

2012. Fair Queen Katie Janda rode the float along with SPJST youth.

Join Hands Day, State Horseshoe Tournament, and the Summer Getaway in August. Assistant Youth Leader Susan Skrabanek gave the youth club report. As Hall Manager, Susan also provided the hall report which included information for the new ceiling tiles. Under correspondence, Secretary Trcalek read a letter from Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek re-

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Recognizes Members

LEFT PHOTO: Members and guests of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi enjoyed a potluck meal before the meeting on April 15. RIGHT PHOTO: Happy birthday to, left to right, Chester Jenke on April 2, Marcia Rew on April 23, and Maria Salinas on April 22. BELOW LEFT

PHOTO: Chester and Colleen Jenke were guests at Lodge 79’s meeting. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Happy anniversary to Stan and Viola Repa - 41 years and Gerilyn and Matt Donnell (not pictured) - six years on April 29. Stan and Viola were guests from Germany.

questing to meet with lodges on the 10 best practices for successful lodges. Secretary Trcalek will contact President Vanicek for available dates. Under new business, Skrabanek reminded us of the Sausage Festival on May 11 and 12 in Somerville. Our lodge will sell beverages for this event again this year, and the lodge is looking for volunteers to help work shifts. Skrabanek and Blum finalized plans for the 50- and 75-year pin ceremony to be held in conjunction with our May 6 meeting. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Blum, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 24, Cyclone Mother’s Day dinner May 13

We invite everyone to attend our Mother’s Day Barbecue Dinner at SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) on Sunday, May 13, 2012. Flag Hall is located at 411 FM 964 in Burlington, Texas. The meal will consist of barbecue chicken, beans, coleslaw, potato salad, bread, dessert, and iced tea—all for only $8. We will serve from 11 a.m. until we are out of food. We ask our members to please bake us a cake or two to donate and come out to enjoy the afternoon. Fraternally, Margaret Mikeska Secretary/Event Co-Chair —SPJST—

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Lodge 35, Elk adds new carpeting

Our meeting was called to order on Wednesday, May 26, 2012, at 7:27 p.m. by President Randy Pavelka. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by members and guests. On our sick list has been Cindy Pavelka. She is doing much better, but she will be having surgery to correct her problem on May 26 in Dallas. We all wish Cindy all the best on her surgery and a speedy recovery. Secretary Carla Pavelka read the minutes from our March meeting, and they were approved as read. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka read her report, and it was also approved as read. Floor Chairman Gene Pavelka reported on the activities coming up on Saturday nights. We have a full calendar coming up. Bar Chairman Randy Pavelka gave his report. The stage area is done with all new carpeting. It looks so fantastic and makes the hall look so much better. We will be getting the flooring in the

100 Percent SPJST Family - Four Generations

Everyone would like to congratulate President Randy Pavelka and Tammy Hyde-Martinez on their marriage on April 7. We wish them a long and happy life together. The meeting was adjourned. Fraternally yours, Janie Brewer —SPJST—

Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje reports on April meeting

SPJST proudly salutes this 100 Percent SPJST Family. They are Bertha Capps, son Frank, granddaughter Sabrina, and great-grandson C.J. They are all members of Lodge 87, Temple.

men’s room, ladies’ room, bar area, and kitchen done at a later time. Members who will celebrate April

birthdays are Danny Kubitza on April 17 and Janie Kubitza Brewer on April 29. Happy birthday to these members.

The meeting was called to order at 2:10 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2012. Present were 16 members and two guests. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A moment of silence for the deceased, ill in the community. and for our troops was observed. Dee Floyd called roll. All officers were present except for Allen Bacak and Josephine Brandt. All trustees were present except for Brenda Cox.

Lodge 84, Dallas Honors Longtime Members with Luncheon Sunday, April 15, 2012 • Lodge 84, Dallas • Submitted by Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter

LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to 50-year members Randolph Scott, seated, and Jerry Manak, Jr. They receive their 50-year pins from Lodge 84, Dallas Secretary Cherri Petr. CENTER PHOTO: Congratulations to 75-year member Mary Kubin, left, who is receiving her pin from Secretary Cherri Petr. RIGHT PHOTO: Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Jez who at-

tended the luncheon. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: President Justine Yeager, far right, leads the meeting. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 84 officers, left to right, are Cherri Petr, Jim Liska, and Vicki Sims. RIGHT PHOTO: Members enjoy the luncheon. A big thanks to all who helped prepare the meal.

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J.C. Kocurek made a motion to accept the minutes as printed in the Vestnik. The motion was seconded by Ardis Bacak. Motion carried. A motion was made by Sheldon Holub to accept new members. The motion was seconded by J.C. Kocurek and carried.

Officers’/Committee Reports Treasurer Diane Seaman gave her report. FAC Josephine Bacak thanked the kitchen workers—Charlene Smith and Mrs. Linhart. She also thanked greeter Daniel Linhart. Also, a motion was made by J.C. Kocurek to change the May meeting from May 13 to May 20. The motion was seconded by Ardis Bacak. Motion carried. Youth Leader Cathy Garcia had her youth meeting on Saturday and helped Carmen and J.C. Kocurek to clean the road. Join Hands Day will be May 5 at 10 a.m. Bingo—Sheldon Holub reported the crowd is low. Hall rental—none. Snack bar—Josephine Bacak gave her report. Grievance—Carmen Kocurek gave her report. District Six Cemetery—Vlasta Bartos got a thank you from Johnnie Hoff-

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Czech Heritage Singers Perform at International Festival

The 2012 International Festival was held at the College of the Mainland in Texas City, Texas, on April 13. The Czech Heritage Singers of Houston, many of whom are members of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, have performed at this festival for the past 15 years along with other cultures. “This was a beautiful festival with all the costumes from different countries,” says Mary Peska, president of the Czech Heritage Singers. “The Czech Heritage Singers wanted to dedicate their presence at this year’s festival to Maryann Urick Glowczwski who chaired this festival for many years and lost her life at the age of 58 to cancer.”

man for the cemetery donation. There was no old or new business. Daniel Linhart and Georgia Henderson celebrated birthdays, and Sheldon and Karen Holub celebrated their 33rd anniversary. Attendance prizes (two at $10) were awarded to Jerry Gensler and

Ardis Bacak. A motion was made by Sheldon Holub to adjourn the meeting at 2:35 p.m. Fraternally, Dee Floyd Vice President —SPJST—

Back Patio Construction Begins at Lodge 88, Houston

Construction has officially began at Lodge 88, Houston! Members approved in October 2011 to replace the front awning on the hall and constructing a new back

storage building and awning area making it an outdoor patio. The back will be completed first. Pictured here, concrete crews pour the slab for the back patio.

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Lodge 49, Rowena consignment sale this Saturday

SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena will host the Rowena Annual Farm Consignment Sale on Saturday, May 5, 2012, on the SPJST lodge hall grounds. Consignments are now being taken. For more information, call Billy Rollwitz (325) 442-3038 - shop; (325) 277-5362 - cell; (325) 442-3141 home. Auctioneer will be Granvil Burrow, Lic. 12636 - (325) 214-2664. Submitted by, Billy Rollwitz —SPJST—

Lodge 79 Corpus Christi welcomes guests

A potluck meal was enjoyed by all members and guests of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi on Sunday, April 15, 2012. The meeting was called to order by President Mark Rebecek. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. We had a moment of silence for deceased member Jessica A. Garza. All officers were present. We had 26 members and guests present. The March minutes and treasurer’s report were read and approved. Correspondence was read. We had two death claims and new member and sales agent Randy Boatman. FAC’s report was given by Jerry Sijansky. He stated he always welcomes

Lodge 133, San Antonio Congratulates Charlie Kutil

LEFT PHOTO: District Seven Director Bob Bayer, left, and State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Chester Jenke, right, were present to congratulate Charlie Kutil as he celebrated being a 75-year member. Congratulations, Charlie, from all of us at Lodge 133, San Antonio. We are so glad you and Carol are part of our SPJST

all sales agents to our meetings. He gave all the upcoming events. President Rebecek introduced our guests Chester Jenke, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator, and his wife Colleen. Chester stated the cookbooks are really selling. He told us to read the Vestnik about the upcoming convention and other events that will be coming up. It is always nice to have Chester and Colleen at our meetings. There was no unfinished business. Under new business, our April donation will go to Muscular Dystrophy. It was also voted on increasing our donation to the scholarship fund in memory of a deceased member. Birthdays for April were Chester Jenke on the 2nd, Maria Salinas on the 22nd, and Marcia Rew on the 23rd. “Happy Birthday” was sung to these

family. RIGHT PHOTO: Bob Bayer, left, congratulates Charlie Kutil on his achievement and talks to Charlie Kutil and his wife about events that happened 75 years ago in 1937. Most amazing was the cost of items back in the “good old days.” —Submitted by Jarolyn Popp, President

members. April wedding anniversaries were Stan and Viola Repa—41 years on April 2 and Gerilyn and Matt Donnell—six years on April 29. Happy anniversary! Twenty-five dollar door prizes were won by Viola Repa and Bailey LaCour. Next Meeting—May 20 The next meeting will be May 20. It will be a belated Mother’s Day, and the meal will be catered with chicken fried steak and trimmings. We hope to see you there. The meeting adjourned. Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 81, Needville hosts district meeting

The April 2012 meeting of Lodge 81, Needville was held on Sunday, the 15th. Since we had the District Five Spring Meeting at our lodge, we had a delicious catered meal of roast, mashed potatoes, green beans, and salad. I would like to thank Tom Stavinoha for making the arrangements for the meal. After the district meeting, Lodge 81 met briefly to vote on several items. The first was to give Needville Youth Fair candidate Katie Janda some money for expenses. Next, we voted to allow for a benefit at our lodge of one low, flat rate to help the cause.

Lodge 179, Warrenton joins hands with Ledbetter Homemakers Club to raise funds for American Cancer Society, Ledbetter VFD

Members of Lodge 179, Warrenton assisted with preparing vegetables for the stew supper and baked cakes for dessert. The supper is a fundraiser for American Cancer Society and Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department. More than $5,000 in freewill donations were collected. LEFT PHOTO: Seated in front is Judy Matejowski. In back are, left to

right, LaVerne Kunkel, Della Mackert, Brenda Callahan, and Joan Goehring. CENTER PHOTO: Surrounding Judy Matejowski, in front, are Lloyd Goehring, LaVerne Kunkel, and Brenda Callahan. RIGHT PHOTO: Bubba Kunkel, left, Lloyd Goehring, and LaVerne Kunkel help cleanup.

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Last, we voted to give half of the down payment back to someone who cancelled their reservation of the hall. Bradley gave his treasurer’s report. We decided to have the secretary’s and special fund reports at our May meeting. The meeting adjourned. Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas honors longtime members

Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas celebrated its 102nd anniversary on Sunday, April 15, 2012. The activities were brought to order at approximately 1 p.m. by President Justine Yeager. She was accompanied by her grandson Davis Andreason with the lunch blessing before everyone dined on a delicious spaghetti lunch. A big thank you to all who helped in the preparation; it was delicious. After the meal, the monthly meeting was brought to order by President Yeager. Sister Lynda Novak led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance with a moment of silence following

for our soldiers. President Yeager asked for a motion to reserve the minutes and other reports until our next month’s meeting so that she could recognize the 50- and 75-year recipients. After pictures and congratulations were extended to those honored members, President Yeager reminded everyone that our next meeting will be on Sunday, May 20 at 2 p.m. She invited everyone to come and be part of the exciting activities going on at the lodge. Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas appreciates your support

Dear Members, Lodge 84, Dallas proudly recognizes and expresses thanks to those who have contributed to our fundraising efforts. We would like to acknowledge their generosity. Thank you to:

Catherine/Henry Daboub (Adamcik) Jack and Barbara Wolfe K. and D. Horak Anne Petr Renee and David Oberle Charles and Katherine Nemec Estelle, Eugene and Judy Green Joe and Margaret Klecka Ed Carpenter Jeff and Kelsey Skiba Vanessa and Jerry Johnson Marvin and Sharon Sulak Gilbert and Paul Kalich Theresa Pokladnik Henry and Evelyn Cechan Jodie Bawcom Christopher Gregor Virginia Marek/Anne Cook Ben Jarma Lillian Jennings Maxcy Martha Frnka Mahdak Camille Payne and Daniel Payne Walter and Mary Ann Janousek Charlie Jericek, Jr. Cheri Petr Mary Kubin John and Marilyn Cheney Mary and G.A. McBride Gary and Jeannine Pokladnik CJ and Betty Olson Ray and Carol Faraizl James and Betty Grier Robert and Stefanie Duron

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David and Cynthia Vrla Fred and N. Mildred Schaerdel Harold and Susan Miller Olan and Leonard Jez

We also encourage others to be a part of this project to help raise money to aide in the financial challenges we are facing at Lodge 84. 2012 is the pivotal year. We need your donation to the building fund and tax fund if you want us to continue in our lodge home. Our goal is to raise $30,000 by June 30. Our 2009 pledge drive yielded $3,190 towards our goal. We need your donation, Please help. Any amount you can donate will be appreciated. Please send checks to: SPJST Lodge 84 2625 Floyd Street Dallas, Texas 75204

Call President Justine Yeager (214) 827-0920 or email dyeags@swbell.net with any questions. Visit our website at www.czechcenterof dallas.com. Thank you for your help. Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 187, Round Rock Members Celebrate Easter

Lodge 200 Bruceville-Eddy gives to Mayfest

LEFT PHOTO: Youth look for eggs. RIGHT PHOTO: Adult lodge members watch the youth hunt Easter eggs. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Youth look to see what

Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy presented a $500 check to the community’s Mayfest organization. President Allen Trigg, left, presents a check to Butch Shollenberger with the Mayfest. Looking on is Marley Shollenberger. Mayfest is set for May 12.

candy they found and to see if they got the money eggs. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Kids and confetti eggs.

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Lodge 154, Fort Worth Celebrates Easter with Annual Picnic Lodge 154, Fort Worth celebrated Easter with its annual Easter picnic with Sokol Fort Worth. The rainy weather didn’t stop the fun—just brought some of the outdoor activities inside. Lunch was enjoyed by all with a potluck-style meal and desserts, desserts, desserts! Then, the Easter egg hunt was split into three hunts due to the space limits of being inside. The egg hunt prize egg winners were: Ages 3 to 6 Years 1st and 5th - Danielle Hardin

Sunday, April 8, 2012 • Sokol Fort Worth

2nd - Ellie Hix 3rd - Jazmine Mason 4th - Amber Utter

Ages 7 to 10 Years 1st - Macy Hix 2nd - Case Mason 3rd - Brianna Russell 4th - Reid Jones 5th - Kassie Ball

Ages 11 to 13 Years 1st - Angel Pace 2nd and 5th - Sophie Milan 3rd and 4th - Clark Jones

Fun, Fun, Fun The rain cleared up just in time for the raw egg toss to be taken outside onto the grass (thank goodness!) With the rain, the grass must have been really soft because some of those raw eggs rolled and hopped, but never broke. Children’s winners were Lillian Delgado and Makayla Estrada; ladies’ winners—Klair Stoeppleman and Talia Milan; men’s winners— Wade Garrett and Luke Davis; and couple’s winners—Ron Meador and Evelyn McClaren. Unforfunately, due to the rain, the

“adult beverage” hunts and the softball game were called off, but a big group stayed around to visit and play cards. Several adult and youth club members stayed and helped clean up and put the gymnastics equipment back up for Sokol classes the next morning. Our lodge is very lucky to share our building and activites with our sister organization—Sokol Fort Worth. Submitted by, Lesli Milan Youth Leader —SPJST—

LEFT PHOTO: Vicky has fun with the raw egg toss! PHOTO 2: Angel participates in the raw egg toss. PHOTO 3: Jerry watches tosses the raw egg. PHOTO 4: Congratulations to Lillian Delgado and Makayla

Estrada - children’s winners in the raw egg toss. RIGHT PHOTO: Ladies’ winners in the raw egg toss - Talia Milan and Klair Stoeppleman.

Youth enjoyed an Easter egg hunt during the picnic. LEFT PHOTO: Easter egg hunt winners in ages 3 to 6 years - 1st and 5th - Danielle Hardin, 2nd - Ellie Hix, 3rd - Jazmine Mason, and 4th - Amber Utter. CENTER PHOTO: Ages 7 to 10 years winners - 1st - Macy Hix, 2nd

- Case Mason, 3rd - Brianna Russell, 4th - Reid Jones, and 5th Kassie Ball. RIGHT PHOTO: Ages 11 to 13 years winners - 1st Angel Pace, 2nd - Sophie Milan, 3rd and 4th - Clark Jones, and 5th - Sophie Milan.

LEFT PHOTO: Youth gather around to hear the Easter story. PHOTO 2: Rome hands out Easter eggs. PHOTO 3: Madi enjoys the picnic.

RIGHT PHOTO: Reid helps after the event. Thanks to all who attended and participated.

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Lodge 87, Temple sets Join Hands Day event

Dear Members and Friends, SPJST Lodge 87, Temple is hosting a Join Hands Day event on Saturday, May 5, 2012, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for Fort Hood November 5th, 2009 Memorial, and all proceeds will go to the Memorial. Events include live music, motorcycle activities, bake sale, kid games, and food. Cost is a $10 donation. Sponsors include United Clubs of Waco, Suicide Messiahs MC, and SPJST Lodge 87. Fraternally, Jennifer Davidson Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston changes June meeting date

All Lodge 88, Houston members please take note: the June monthly meeting of Lodge 88 has been changed to June 18, 2012, due to the SPJST Convention being held on the

Happy Birthday, Allen Trigg of Lodge 200 Bruceville-Eddy!

second Monday of June. Please note this change to the third Monday in June. The meeting schedule is: May 14—Second Monday June 18—Third Monday July 9—Second Monday JoAnn Buri Second Vice President —SPJST—

Lodge 133 San Antonio meets May 20

The next meeting of Lodge 133, San Antonio will be held Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Good Shepherd Activity Center, located at 1630 Goliad Road. Please join us for the afternoon. Our meeting starts at 2 p.m. and will be followed by a luncheon, fellowship, and a games party. We look forward to seeing you there. Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—

Lodge 141, Sealy to join hands this Saturday

The April 10, 2012, meeting was conducted by telephone calls to the officers and members who normally attend the meetings. Members were asked to meet at the Sealy Cemetery at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2012, to participate in our Join Hands Day project.

Lodge 181, Conroe meets May 22

Lodge 181, Conroe will hold its next meeting on Tuesday night, May 22, 2012, at Ryan’s in Conroe. Ryan’s is located at 1413 North Loop 336 West, Conroe, Texas 77304-3503. The phone number is (936) 756-2442. This location is in the west end of the Wal-Mart parking lot, on the west side of I-45 and on the south side of West Loop 336 North. It will be “Dutch” treat for dinner. We hope you will join us at or around 6 p.m. We will begin the lodge meeting at 7 p.m. For additional information, contact any of the Lodge 181 officers: President Barbara Williams-Rash (936) 295-7778 email: bwillrash@suddenlink.net

Vice President John Cole (936) 291-7403 • (936) 295-3336 email: jcole@txhealthins.com Treasurer Patsy McClellan (936) 788-5714 email: pmcclellan@consolidated.net

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Secretary Chuck Toney, Secretary PO Box 8212 The Woodlands, Texas 77387-8212 (281) 362-9062 email: cdtiii@toney.us

We are looking forward to seeing you at this meeting. Chuck Toney Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 187 Round Rock enjoys Easter fun

We had a great April meeting and an early Easter egg hunt. Birthdays for the month are David “Red” Oman, Greg McCarthy, and Luke McCarthy. Entertainment was provided by the youth club by having the adult lodge watch the kids running around everywhere looking for the eggs. It was fun watching them. Plus, there were five plastic eggs that had money in them.

Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy welcomes new members

Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy welcomes new members Xzavier Anthony Valdez Olivo and Fabian James Valdez Olivo. They were born March 14, 2012. Xzavier weighed 5 lbs., 14 oz., and Fabian weighed 5 lbs., 7 oz. They were both 19 inches long. Their family includes parents

Oscar and Chasidee Valdez Olivo; grandparents Amy Whitaker, Tim Brown, and Hector and Maria Flores; and great-grandparents Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene and Frances McBride and Kent and Kay Brown. —SPJST—

Next Meeting—May 8 The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8 at Gordon Memorial Library. Thanks, Bernice Stolarski —SPJST—

Lodge 200, Bruceville members presented a birthday cake to lodge president Allen Trigg who celebrated his 70th birthday on April 4 at the lodge meeting.

Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride with great-grandsons Xzavier and Fabian Valdez Olivo

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Afterwards, the kids had a dozen confetti eggs that they cracked on each other.

Next Meeting—May 6 Our next meeting has been moved to the first Monday of May—the 6th. Blessings to all, Jennifer McCarthy Reporter/Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station plans Join Hands Day project

All members and friends are invited to participate in mowing, trimming, and cleaning up the historic Moravian Cemetery in Bryan, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at 9 a.m. The work should be finished before 12 noon, and any amount of participation will be appreciated. Drinking water will be provided by the lodge. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves and a rake or hoe to do some light cleanup after mowing and power trimming. The cemetery has a Texas Historical Commission marker and is the final resting place of several pioneer Czech families of the Bryan area. The entrance is located between the homes at 5913 and 5909 Knightsbridge Lane in the Copperfield subdivision. For more information, please contact Lodge 189 President Henry Mayo (979) 777-1426 or email hpmayo1@verizon.net. Henry Mayo, President —SPJST—

Lodge 191, Lufkin meets May 3

The business meeting is Thursday May 3, 2012, at 7 p.m. at our lodge hall. After the meeting, we will decorate the lodge for our Friday night, May 4 dance starting at 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. The Tailgate Junkies will provide the music. Remember to bring finger foods for our snack table. We had a great crowd at our April dance. Neal Warner and The Back Porch Band did a wonderful job with the music, and everyone had a great time. The food was also great. Thanks to Bobbie Friday for the

CD player she donated to the lodge. The one we have had for so long was getting a little tired and wouldn’t work most of the time. If you haven’t paid your dues, please remember to do so. Members, we need you to support your lodge. Some of you may have forgotten that there has been a change in rental prices for this year. They are: Regular Members 4 hours—$150 6 hours—$190 8 hours—$225 Social Members 4 hours—$175 8 hours—$300

Each additional hour is $35. If you have any questions, call one of the officers. If you are a regular member and not getting the SPJST Vestnik weekly newspaper and want to receive it, please give me a call, and I will call the Home Office in Temple and get you on the mailing list. This paper gives you lots of good information. Linda Mount has volunteered to be responsible for the lodge rentals.

Thanks, Linda. We appreciate you for taking this position. If you would like to purchase a life insurance certificate or an annuity, please call Andy Anderson, and he will be happy to tell you what is available. SPJST has some great rates on annuities and also on life insurance. If you have some extra time and would like to help out at the lodge, call one of the officers, and I am sure we can find something you will enjoy doing. Fraternally Alma Breazeale (936) 829-5808 —SPJST—

Lodge 200 Bruceville-Eddy supports Mayfest

Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy held its monthly meeting on April 4, 2012, starting with a dinner provided by James R. Hosch. Following dinner, members presented a birthday cake to Lodge 200 President Allen Trigg and

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also sang “Happy Birthday” to him. After cake and well wishes, the meeting was called to order with the saying of the Pledge Of Allegiance. The minutes were read and accepted. David then read the treasurer’s/FAC’s report. He mentioned the Bloomin’ Temple Festival coming up as well as Join Hands Day. Members then voted to donate $500 to the Bruceville-Eddy Mayfest. Members voted on a transfer request for James Elkins and accepted new members Kayln Robicheaux, Xzavier Valdez Olivo, and Fabian Valdez Olivo. Members also discussed making candy bags for the dancers on the SPJST Float for the Mayfest along with Lodge 200 donating candy for the parade. After old and new business was discussed, door prizes were drawn and handed out. Then, the meeting was adjourned. There was a good time had by all, and we look forward to seeing everybody at our May meeting. Fraternally, Michael D. Hosch, Reporter —SPJST—

Scenes from Ladies’ Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth

LEFT PHOTO: Hostesses are, left to right, Mary Ann Kozel, Shirley Martin, Betty Krenek, Alene Kercho, and Sunny Kercho. RIGHT PHOTO: Paul Morbitzer and his mother Pauline. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: New members

Robert Kurtnick and Sandy Celusiniak. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Birthday ladies, left to right, are Wilma Perry, Alene Kercho, Marie Keller, Cherie Price, Lisa Juran, Joy Booe, Joyce Tesar, and Linda Horner.

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Lodge 255, Katy reports on April meeting

Lodge 255, Katy held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. All officers were present. During the meeting, it was motioned and carried to start bi-monthly meetings beginning in August. The meetings will continue to be on the third Tuesday of the month at China Buffet. We will have the meeting in June, July, August, October, and December for the rest of the year. Fraternally years, Delisle L. Doherty, Secretary —SPJST—

Ennis Sewing Circle

Ennis Sewing Circle met on April 12, 2012. Ann Clagett, Dorothy Prachyl, and I arrived at 8 a.m. We started arranging table and chairs and stretched Ann Clagett’s quilt. By then, our quilters came - Eleanora Pelzel, Irene Prachyl, Dorothy J. Kudrna, Georgia Holy, Victoria Vlk, Joan Strunc, Margaret Martinek, Martha Ritchey, Dorothy Bobalek, and Ginny Svehlak. Thank you to all our quilters. By lunchtime, we had 21 members and one guest, Joe Ehrenberger. President Dorothy led us in prayer, and we enjoyed lunch. As always, our quilters go first, and we had many delicious dishes and desserts. Thank you, everyone, and thank you to the clean-up crew. After lunch, President Dorothy called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all, and a moment of silence was held for Marion Craig, Lillie Mahdak, and Adele Janousek. The minutes were read by Secretary Margaret, and Treasurer Dorothy gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved as read. Sunshine Lady Eleanora announced our April birthday celebrants Joyce Ehrenberger and Dorothy M. Kudrna. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Joyce, and a birthday card was signed for Dorothy M. Get well/thinking of you wish cards were signed for Kay Lynn Kovar and Libbie Elsik. Libbie Elsik hurt her back and was in Waxahachie rehab. We hope all is going well. We also signed a card for Betty Landsfeld in Fort Worth. She

fell and was taken to the emergency room then went to her son’s house. We all are thinking of you and wish you a speedy recovery. Thank you went out to the following - Georgia Wesnowitch for donating plastic supplies; Libbie Vrla for group pictures; and Irene Prachyl for making signs - “Sewing Circle Supplies” - to put on our cabinets in the kitchen. Also to Dorothy J. for going home to get her coffee pot. The one we had got mixed up with the Sokol pot, and it didn’t work. We hope to get it all straightened out this week. Ann Clagett read a note from Kay Lynn Kovar thanking us for thinking of her when she had the cut hand accident; a letter from the Dallas Life Minerstering Homeless Association for our donation made in memory of Anne Zvolanek; a beautiful Easter card from Geraldine Zhanel and her generous donation to the Circle for dues. The Circle thanks you, and we all are looking forward to seeing you this summer when Paula is not teaching and can bring you. Ann also read a funny clipping from a magazine about getting old. We all had a good laugh. President Dorothy announced the next meeting will be May 10. We will quilt, have a covered dish lunch, door prize, and little gift exchange. She thanked all for coming, for the wonderful food, quilting, arranging of the table and chairs, and clean-up. President Dorothy brought the door prize, and it was won by Dorothy Booth. Little gifts were handed out by Ann. The meeting was adjourned.

Other News Dorothy J. Kudrna, Joe Kostak, and all her family attended the wedding of her son Kevin Kudrna and Jennifer Byrd on March 25 in Austin at Chapel Dulcinea at Crystal Hills Drive. Reception was held at Scholz Biergarten in downtown Austin. The couple will live in Argyle, Texas. The rehearsal dinner was held at Matt’s El Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Austin. Dorothy had an album full of beautiful pictures. It looked like they had a wonderful time. We wish the couple much happiness always. All of our members whom I talked with enjoyed their Easter Sunday dinner with family and friends. Pete and I had all our family and sister Libbie Vrla which we enjoyed and were able to get the egg hunt in before the rain started. As great-granddaughter Sarah picked up the last egg, she said it is sprinkling then it really started raining.

We had a wonderful day. Everyone, thanks for coming, take care, and see you May 10. Georgie Morales, Reporter —SPJST—

Ladies’ Circle of Lodge 92 Fort Worth

The meeting of the Ladies’ Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth was called to order on April 10, 2012, with 47 members and one guest attending. President Marlene Bass led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and warmly welcomed guest Paul Morbitzer. His visit was short, and he was going home to Albuquerque later in the day. Mom and Dad, Pauline and Don, were sad to see him go. Vice President Theretta Praslicka read Psalm 72:19 and offered a sweet prayer. Minutes were read and approved, and Treasurer Pauline Morbitzer gave the financial report. Sunshine Chairman Pauline announced the deaths of Frank Prochaska and Shirley Zich. They passed away recently, and a card has gone out to the Prochaska family and to the caretakers of Shirley whose family is deceased. Our lovely Gloria Farek had a freaky fall recently, and as a result, she broke her cheekbone and received a spiral fracture of her upper right arm. She was in Cityview Care Center at the time of our meeting; however, she has since moved to her daughter’s home to recuperate further. Gloria’s willpower and determination, I’m guessing, will not keep her down for long. In fact, it was reported that she was already showing great progress that the doctors did not expect so soon. They just didn’t know Gloria. There was no unfinished business, and under new business, another possible trip to WinStar was brought forward. Due to advertising in our local newspaper, it was learned that the casino is now running buses daily to Oklahoma. This may give us an opportunity to schedule a trip north after all. More details were needed, and the topic will be revisited at next month’s meeting. Also, President Marlene read an article from the Vestnik regarding the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple and its fundraising efforts. A motion was made by Lucy Martinez that the Circle donate $100 to the cause, and Lisa Juran seconded the motion. The pro-

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posal carried overwhelmingly. As a side note, during the discussion someone stated that we didn’t have many Czech ladies in the group. After a show of hands, it seemed from my viewpoint that almost everyone in the room was of Czech heritage. It was pretty cool to see all those hands go up. Hostesses for the day were Alene Kercho, Sunny Kercho, Mary Ann Kozel, Betty Krenek, and Shirley Martin. We are so thankful to have our wonderful members volunteer to prepare the meal each month. Good food was plentiful, delicious, and good for the soul. Thank you again, ladies. We changed the way we presented the birthday celebrants this month. As names were called, President Marlene asked each one of them to come forward. After everyone was in place, they were treated to the “Happy Birthday” song, and their picture was taken. Then, they were surprised by Marlene asking them to speak about themselves and their lives (if they wanted to). Five of the 11 shared a bit of their history with the lodge and something personal. We found out that Lisa Juran’s family goes back to the very early beginnings of Lodge 92. Joyce Tesar grew up in an orphanage, and she shared how she met her husband Frank. Marie Keller is a retired nurse and as a member of St. Thomas’ Friendship Club heard about the Ladies’ Circle at the lodge. She’s been coming ever since. Alene Kercho is a 42-year member of SPJST and a former youth leader of the lodge. Her participation in the Ladies’ Circle began after she retired from teaching school in 1995. Wilma Perry has two sisters who are also members. Their mother and grandmother were very active many years ago, making the daughters third generation ladies in the group. If I’ve left anyone out, please forgive me for I can’t read the notes I took at the meeting. Other birthday ladies honored were Patti Williams, Cherie Price, Joy Booe, and Linda Horner. And to Sue Wallace and Margaret Willenburg, who were absent, we send our best. Announcements made were. Arrangements for the Frank Prochaska services were later that week. Lucy Martinez clarified the untrue information being circulated via email regarding Amendment 12 on the upcoming election ballot. The email should be disregarded, and all should plan to vote on May 12. Our last announcement was made by Robyn Brownlee who works at Big Lots off of Cherry

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Lane. She shared that the store was moving into a larger place around June 1, and she was clearly excited that she would be working in a nice, new location. Congratulations to her. Last, once again, there was an abundance of door prizes. The winners were showered with a big bag of peanuts, plants, tote bag, a “Las Vegas clock, wine, wall art, cute kitchen towels, billfold (no money in it), soaps, candles, and more. The ladies giggled as they enjoyed opening the packages and found out what their hidden treasures were. After a show-and-tell session, the blessing for lunch was given, and bingo followed. It was a great meeting, and we truly enjoyed being together once again. Fraternally yours, Joan Simek Shropshire Secretary —SPJST—

Reunions ★★★ ★★★

Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week 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. 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.

June 2 Descendants of Anton and Alouise Jancak Kelner—at the American Legion Hall, East Bernard. For information, contact George Kelner/President (979) 335-6096; Anton ‘Tony’ Kelner/Vice President (281) 342-2624; Cheryl Garbs/Treasurer (979) 5665108; Helen Kelner/Secretary (281) 342-2624; or Lillian Neely (713) 9472472. Submitted by Helen Kelner, Lodge 28, East Bernard.

June 3 Sefcik-Kubin families—at New Tabor Brethren Church Fellowship Hall. Submitted by, Georgia Sefcik Fritsche, Lodge 17, New Tabor.

June 9 J.M. Halamicek family—at Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall, Ellinger. For information or to RSVP, contact Louisa Halamicek Stone (830) 5633762. Submitted by Beverly Teplicek, Lodge 49, Rowena.

July 8 Novosad family: descendants of George Novosad from Moravia, Czechoslovakia - children Frank, John, Frances, Theresa, and Mary—at St. Anthony Catholic School Cafeteria, Columbus. For information, contact Charlie Novosad (979) 7326336; or email novosad@swbell.net. Submitted by Margaret M. Novosad, Lodge 88, Houston. —SPJST—

Sefcik-Kubin families

Descendants of George and Francis (Kubin) Sefcik will have a reunion at 12 noon on Sunday, June 3, 2012, at the New Tabor Church Fellowship Hall, located on CR 225 in Caldwell, or take CR 208 off Highway 21 East. Please bring a covered dish to be shared at the noon meal. Beverages, silverware, and papergoods will be provided. Anyone wishing to participate in worship services at the New Tabor Brethren Church are most welcome at 10:30 a.m. Hosts are families of George A. Sefcik, Frank G. Sefcik and Albina Sefcik. Submitted by, Georgia (Sefcik) Fritsche Lodge 17, New Tabor —SPJST—

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SPJST salutes these lodges for sponsoring Join Hands Day projects! • • • District One • • •

Lodge 1, Fayetteville Lodge members will work with NHS to clean the adopted road. Contact: Sharon Fritsch (979) 966-3515 memawfritsch@gmail.com

Lodge 13, Dime Box Youth club and adult members will join to beautify the lodge. There are several trees that were lost during last year’s drought that will be cut down; the bingo stand will be painted; and if possible, the roof on the gazebo will be replaced. Leaves will be raked and burned as well. Then, all workers will have lunch as a group. Contact: Pam Kothmann (979) 716-4338 lonekoyote2@yahoo.com

Lodge 17, New Tabor Adult and youth club members will collect artificial flowers, clean New Tabor Cemetery, then replace the old flowers with new ones. Contact: Mabrey Dowell (979) 272-8517 • mabes82@aol.com Lodge 38, Kovar Lodge members will partner with St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery Committee for a site clean up and beautification. Contact: Sheri Holder (512) 308-7442 sheri_holder@hotmail.com

Lodge 39, Bryan Adult lodge members and youth will work with community neighbors to clean and pick up trash alongside roads and highways and beautify the lodge area. Lodge members will also work with neighbors to plan, clean, and mow the old Smetana Cemetery. Contact: Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287 • oeverett47@yahoo.com

Lodge 141, Sealy Lodge members, Woodmen of the World, KJT Society No. 80, Brownie Troop 261, Girl Scouts No. 2304, and Boy Scouts will place 500 small United States flags on the graves of veterans at Sealy Cemetery, Immaculate Conception, St. Mary’s Church Cemetery in Frydek, San Felipe Cemetery in San Felipe, and Polish Cemetery on Stockold Road. Refreshments will provided for all participants. Contact: Bernice Stolarski (979) 885-6786 • bbstol@sbsglobal.net

Lodge 179, Warrenton Lodge members, Ledbetter Homemakers Club, and Ledbetter Fire Department Auxillary will hold a stew supper fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society and Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department. Contact: Joan Goehring/Ricky Weyand (979) 966-7138 • rickylw@cvctx.com

Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station Lodge members will work with Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society to clean Czech Moravian Cemetery. Contact: Henry Mayo (979) 777-1426 • hpmayo@verizon.net

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Lodge 24, Cyclone Lodge 24 youth members and adult members will help prepare and serve barbecue at its annual Mother’s Day dinner/fundraiser. Funds that the youth club raises will be donated to Special Olympics. The youth will also do volunteer work with Special Olympics. Contact: Kim Campbell (254) 721-0586 kcampbell@embarqmail.com

Lodge 29, Taylor Lodge members, Thrall 4-H, and Thrall Eastside Hamburger Club will hold a bake sale with proceeds going to the S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Facility. Contact: Linda Pospisil (512) 365-1110 • jlpospisil@yahoo.com

Lodge 80, Holland Youth club members, St. John Lutheran Church, St. John Lutheran Youth Group, and American Legion Post 526 will hold a fundraiser for St. John Lutheran Church, Bartlett youth group attending the National Convention in New Orleans and going to work in the areas still needing help from Hurricane Katrina. Contact: Frank Pajestka, Jr. (254) 760-0351 frank.pajestka@academyisd.net

Lodge 182, Falls County Youth members will assist nursing home residents with arts and crafts. Contact: Mary Mozee (254) 803-5220 • Mrsann974@yahoo.com Lodge 187, Round Rock Adult and youth members will work together fundraising and collecting for Williamson County Crisis Center. Contact: Jennifer McCarthy (512) 565-9156 • jsupak@gmail.com

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Lodge 6, Cottonwood Lodge 6, Cottonwood and Sokol West will plant a flowerbed at Lone Star Hall in West. Contact: Peggy Dobecka (254) 799-8550 Dataped.sbcglobal.net

Lodge 25, Ennis Youth and adult lodge members will collect canned goods for Helping Hands. Contact: Betty Macalik (972) 878-7719 • macalik@hughes.net

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Adult and youth lodge members, parents of youth members, and neighbors of a senior member will help to repair/replace rotten wooden window frames and clean up the yard of an older lodge member. Contact: Lesli Milan (817) 320-7129 • leslimilan@yahoo.com

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Lodge 49, Rowena Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club and adults will clean the lodge hall and work the concession stand at the annual farm consignment auction sale on May 5. Contact: Sylvia Rollwitz (325) 442-3141 • srollwitz@verizon.net

Lodge 73, Seymour The lodge will work with Seymour FFA and TEEA of Baylor County to sponsor booths for Seymour FFA and TEEA Council of Baylor County for the annual appreciation day which honors all agricultural-related people and businesses in the area. They will have educational material and giveaways and volunteers to answer questions about their involvement in the community. Contact: Peggy Blankenship (940) 889-6363 pblankenship@herringbank.com

Lodge 76, Wichita Falls SPJST lodge members and members of First Baptist Church of Lakeside City will serve refreshments to about 25 residents at Memory Care Neighborhood Unit of Lakeridge Place and Assisted Living Facility. Contact: Mary Jane Michna (940) 696-0386

Lodge 160, San Angelo Lodge members, junior high and elementary students, and CORE youth group at Wall Middle School (which is committed to not using drugs or alcohol) will host a clothes drive then donate the items to needy students in Wall and to the children’s home in San Angelo. Contact: Sandra Jansa (325) 651-8045 sandra.jansa@wallisd.net

Lodge 207, Iowa Park SPJST lodge members, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and Pregnancy Help Center will participate in Walk for Life. Contact: Joyce Kotulek (940) 855-0882 • dkotulek@clearwire.net Lodge 219, El Paso Lodge 219 adults and youth will partner for Fire Department Montnood/Firehouse. Contact: Ana J. Ahumada (915) 867-8007 anajahumada@gmail.com

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Lodge 81, Needville Members will team up with Catholic Life Paul Presbyterian Church to hold bingo at the nursing home and make hamburgers. Contact: Bradley Stavinoha (979) 793-7411 • spjst@earthlink.net Lodge 88, Houston Youth club members will collect and deliver clothing and other items to Fisher House in Houston. Contact: Esther Heinsohn/Pat Bruce (281) 635-3534/(713) 286-5861 patriciabruce88@gmail.com

Lodge 162, Iowa Colony Adult members will collect non-perishable food items and baby items to donate to a local food pantry. Contact: Brenda Moyle (281) 369-3503 • brenda@moblaw.com

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Lodge 4, Hallettsville Members will coordinate with District Six Cemetery Committee to place flowers on the graves at Velehrad Cemetery and make the cemetery bright for people driving by. There are many graves that are forgotten and need tending. Contact: Annie Vahalik (361) 649-4888 annie@cookiesbydesignvictoria.com

Lodge 8, Weimar Members and youth group ages 5 to 12 “We’re Tired of Cancer” will host a Relay for Life bake sale. Contact: JoAnn Jares (979) 561-8393 • jojares@cvctx.com

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth club members, Boy Scout Troop 1251, and Taiton-Jones will clean the flower beds around Taiton Hall, clean the hall, and pick up trash along FM 961. Contact: Tommy Drapela (979) 543-1142 • bdrapela@yahoo.com

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Adult lodge and JCPA Count 2275 will clean and organize the hall and kitchen. Contact: Cathy Garcia (979) 332-1614 clvgarcia@yahoo.com

Lodge 97, Placedo Lodge members and Victoria Boy Scouts will work at the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent cleaning and sorting cans from local food drives and pack boxes for the needy. Contact: Donna Vanek (361) 573-6771 donna.j.vanek@wellsfargo.com

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Lodge 117, Robstown The lodge will donate $100 to the Northwest Senior Center and participate in the activities of the seniors. For Easter, we had 30 kids at the senior center for an Easter egg hunt and served drinks and cookies

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later. During the year, we will be helping with other events. We will also work with members of the Northwest Senior Center.

Lodge 185, New Braunfels Adults and youth will collect items for the Gabriel Project of New Braunfels, which is sponsored by Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church for young mothers or parents who need help in caring for young children providing them with clothing, baby furniture, food, and helping with medical expenses. Contact: Theresa Haag (830) 625-8262 Theresa.haag686@gmail.com —SPJST—

In Memoriam

In Memory of Sue Moore

Sue Ann Moore, age 47, died Thursday, April 19, 2012, in a local hospital. She was born on March 27, 1965, to Joe and Arthura Lambert Pitts in Temple. Sue married Kelly Moore 12 years ago in Rogers, Texas, Sue Moore and moved to Little River-Academy 12 years ago from Temple. She served as Accounting/Imaging Clerk in the Financial Secretary’s Department at the SPJST Home Office in Temple from 2004 to 2010. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy. She is survived by her husband; parents; sons Danny Ray Slack of Rogers and Preston Lee Moore of Little River-Academy; daughter Haley Moore of Little River-Academy; brothers Bobby Joe Pitts of Little River-Academy and Timmy Pitts of Troy; and two grandchildren. A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25 at Hewett-Arney Funeral Home in Temple. Sue was a kind, caring, special woman who will be missed by everyone who knew her. Our heartfelt and sincere sympathy is extended to Sue’s family. Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Officers and Members —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, BESSIE LEE MARTINO, who passed away on March 10, 2012, in Houston, Texas. Bessie was born to Frank Susen and Therese Baron on October 27, 1914, in Nelsonville. Bessie was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 61 years Joseph G. Martino; beloved son Joseph “Joey” Martino; and sib- Bessie Martino lings Alice Harper, Matilda Bravenec, and Edwin Susen. She is survived by daughters Mary Grace Taylor (Butch), Patricia Stewart (Wallace), and Theresa O’Grady (Buddy); sister-in-law Josephine Carbone; daughter-in-law Virginia Martino; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bessie enjoyed bowling, as well as gardening, and especially loved dancing. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, belonged to St. Theresa Catholic Church, and loved working at the church bazaar every year. Her house will always be fondly remembered by her family and friends as a loving home with an open door for family gatherings, fun parties, and

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home-cooked Sunday dinners. She will be remembered not only as a mother to her three daughters, but also as their best friend. Visitation was held at Heights Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. with a rosary recital at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, March 15 at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Houston. Graveside service was held at 2 p.m. in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Gladys A. Havemann Celestine Darilek Mary Roznovsky —SPJST—

In Memory of Dean Patschke

Dean Ray Patschke was born in Austin, Texas, on Friday, February 23, 1945, to Louis Paul and Florene Eileen (Schultz) Patschke. He passed away in Houston on Thursday, April 19, 2012. Dean was preceded in death by parents; and brother Landon Patschke. Dean is survived by loving Dean Patschke and devoted wife Blanka Nedbalek Hale Patschke; brothers Glen Patschke and Wayde Patschke; children James Patschke, Shanon Patschke, Deanna Patschke, Tammy Corr, Cadance Wager, Ronald Hale, Bradley Hale, Kyla Hale, and Miranda Carrasco; grandchildren Jeffrey, Christopher, Brandy, Justin, Jake, Dean Ray, Alex, Brandon, Vicki, Haley, James, Keilee, Eve, Luke, Evan, Carter, Trevor, Tye, and Kymber; great-grandchildren Mason, Cheyenne, Makyla, Emily Grace, Danika Sue, Christopher, and Sandy; and many other loving relatives, dear friends, and business acquaintances. A successful man, Dean became well known all over Houston and surrounding areas through his business Aaron’s Air Conditioning Service Company. Operating out of Spring Branch since June 1972, he had the opportunity to truly get to know his customers over the years. It was well known that Dean was willing to help

anyone in any way he could. Even with all of his many customers, Dean always made time for others. Being a volunteer in a multitude of community organizations, such as the Spring Branch Memorial Go Texan Committee of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for seven years and holding many offices over the years with the SPJST Lodge 196, Houston-West in Cypress, Texas, he also found time for his favorite activities—hunting, fishing, skiing, motor cycling, and tinkering with things or cars around the house—just to name a few. Dean always seemed happiest spending time with his wife, family, and friends. Being baptized and confirmed as a Lutheran, his religious commitments were upheld through his attendance at the Houston Brethren Church in Houston, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Houston, and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale. Services for Dean Patschke were hosted on Saturday, April 28 by Houston Brethren Church and Dr. Jerry Terrill beginning at 9 a.m. Family visitations were followed by a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Lunch was provided before making the way to the 5 p.m. committal service at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale. A dinner followed the committal service. Dean Ray Patschke was loved by everyone he knew and will be remembered in our hearts forever. The family asks that you make donations to help with funeral costs. You can make the donations by calling Dean’s daughter Cadance Wager (713) 515-2835 or by email cadance@sbcglobal.net. If you’d like to make a deposit directly, you can do so at any Amegy Bank. Please use account number 0053072703. Donations can also be made through Paypal by using email address cadance@sbcglobal.net. —SPJST—

Resolution of Sympathy

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, FRANK E. BECAN, who was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 14, 1917, and who passed away on March 29, 2012, after living in Houston, Texas, for over 90 years. Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Frank was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Blanche Becan who had Frank Becan immigrated from what is now the Czech Republic. Frank graduated from Reagan High School and went to Massey Business College to pursue accounting. He became part owner of Beacon Supply Company and worked until retiring in 1992. But he was persuaded to come to work at Insultherm, Inc. by his son-in-law Mark McBride, and Frank worked into his nineties. Frank was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 72 years, Dorothy Sturm Becan. Frank is survived by daughter Louise Beaulier and husband Darrell; daughter Dr. Kathleen BecanMcBride and husband Mark; adoring grandchildren Dr. Holly Weimar and husband John; Stephen Becan and wife Marie; Patrick McBride and wife Ade; and Jonathan McBride and wife Danielle; adoring great-grandchildren John Weimer, Alan Weimar, Alyssia Becan, Megan Becan, Finnaveir McBride, and Madeleine McBride; and special nieces and nephews from both the Becan and Sturm families. Frank, a man well-liked, gentle, and respected by everyone he met, was deeply loved by his family. He participated in many Czech plays through SPJST Lodge 88, Houston and other Czech events and was a member and president in the Spring Branch Oaks Civic Club for many years. Frank was a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. Visitation was from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, April 1 at Waltrip Funeral Directors. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 2 in Waltrip Chapel. Interment followed in Wood-

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lawn Cemetery. In lieu of customary remembrances and due to Frank’s love of animals, a donation may be made to the Houston SPCA or to your choice of animal rescue group. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Gladys A. Havemann Celestine Darilek Mary Roznovsky —SPJST—

In Memory of Anita Bartos

Anna “Anita” Martha Bartos, 72, of El Campo, passed away on April 23, 2012, in a Houston hospital. She was born July 2, 1939, in Corpus Christi to Joe A. and Annie Foitek Kocurek. She graduated from Incarnate Word Academy in 1957. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court No. 1374, KJZT, SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje, and St. Philip’s Catholic Church. She helped her husband Alvin with farming and loved gardening and the outdoors. She is survived by daughter Martha Lynn Bartos of El Campo; son Patrick Bartos of El Campo; brother Joe Kocurek of Pierce; sisters Rita Zdansky and husband Anton of Lyford and Vlasta Bartos of Pierce; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Alvin Bartos; and daughter Veronica Bartos Uptagrafft. Visitation began at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 26 at Triska Funeral Home with a parish and CDA rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Friday, April 27 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church with the Reverend Gary Janak officiating. Burial followed at Holy Cross Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Raymond Palt, Eric Schoenfield, Donald Philipp, Thomas Zdansky, Phillip Kocurek, and Joseph Kocurek. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. A.C. Kaltwasser, John Wilbeck, David Kocurek, Daniel Kocurek, and A.J. Kresta. Memorial donations may be made to St. Philip’s Catholic Church or Incarnate Word Academy, 2920 South Alameda, Corpus Christi, Texas 78404. Online condolences for the family may be left at triskafuneralhome.com. Arrangements were by Triska Funeral Home in El Campo. —SPJST—

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SPJST Youth

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State Youth Director: May updates

Dear Members, May is here, and that means school will soon be out and a number of our youth will be graduating from high school. Graduating seniors, always remember the values your parents, grandparents, and the SPJST Youth Program have instilled in you and know that they help to define the person you are today. Most of all, believe in yourself and have the courage and conviction to stand up for what is right. Strive to do your best. Congratulations! I wish you much success with everything you do in life. It’s that time again as District Youth Achievement Days and camps are right around the corner. We want 2012 to be another great year of activities and learning. Through articles in the Vestnik, Education and Nature Center Executive Director John Hoelscher has communicated many changes at Cooper Farm. The youth will be able to use the blob as well as the hayride, ropes course, lake, swimming pool, and other activities. The new flag pole will be an awesome addition to our morning and evening gatherings. Many of our chaperones will have a rush of memories of Camp Val Verde when they see the new ENC camp bell. I am looking forward to spending time at all district camps. I attended District Two Spring Meeting hosted by Lodge 48, Beyersville. The youth had an Easter egg hunt and was visited by none other than the Easter Bunny. I will attend District Three and Four Spring meetings before the end of April. Lodge 6, Cottonwood will host District Three Spring meeting, and Lodge 219, El Paso will be hosting District Four Spring Meeting in Midland, Texas. I have received many of the first place winning Easter

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

eggs here at the Home Office that the youth have decorated so nicely. Congratulations, youth! You have done an excellent job decorating the eggs. On Saturday, March 31, Melanie, David, and I made our way to Lodge 88, Houston for their annual Easter egg hunt and party. I had a great time hunting Easter eggs and visiting with Lodge 88, Houston members. Thank you, District Five Youth Counselor Barbara Linney-Gonzales, who took the time to boil 70 dozen eggs and having the youth decorate the eggs the evening before the festivities. On Saturday, April 7, Melanie, David and I drove the float to Lodge 18, Elgin for their annual Easter egg hunt for the Elgin community. I had a great time helping with the festivities and talking to Lodge 18, Elgin members. I also enjoyed helping Lodge 18, Elgin Vice President Ray Nelson with the prize giveaway. Thank you to Lodge 18, Elgin Youth Leader Joyce Bowen and Vice President Ray Nelson.

Online Camp Forms Youth Leaders, please tell parents that they can go online to the SPJST youth website and complete their children’s youth camper application. The deadline to complete applications for camp is May 15, 2012. The reason for moving the deadline is to give Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez enough time to mail out the Campers Release Form to be signed by the parent and returned to the Home Office June 1. District Youth Counselors, please let your chaperones know that their adult chaperone application is also online at www.spjst.org in the youth section. Deadline to submit their chaperone application is May 15. Remind parents when filling out the application, they need to place an answer in each box. If the question does not apply then type “NA” in the box. Parents will need to insert their chil-

dren’s, “immunization history.” I am receiving applications that say, “On file with school.” This will not be accepted. I have to have the information in those boxes. These forms will be setup and the information will remain with the record. Next year, parents will only have to update the information if needed. Thank you for your cooperation.

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Youth Club Officer Elections All youth clubs are to have officer elections in their May meeting for the 2012-2013 youth year. This is a very important exercise in democracy. Best wishes to all the young people who are elected to the officer positions. You will play a very important role in your youth club. If you have questions, the information on youth club officer positions and elections can be found on the

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SPJST Youth website at http://www.spjst.org/youthhandbook.html or in your Youth Club Handbook on pages 16 to 18.

Camp Tee-Shirt Orders Due May 31 This years camp tee-shirts are available for sale. Camp tee-shirts can be ordered online at http://www.spjst.org/ camp_teeshirt_order.html. The deadline to order is May 31. Tee-shirts can be delivered to camp, picked up at the Home Office or mailed to you for $2.

Flag Day Essay Contest All SPJST youth between the ages of six and high school senior are encouraged to enter this year’s Flag Day Contest. This contest will promote patriotism and creative literacy. There will also be a coloring contest for members ages eight and under. Several prizes will be awarded in the Flag Day

Lodge 87, Temple Youth Participate in Kolache Eating Contest

Lodge 87, Temple Youth Club members competed in the kolache eating contest at the Bloomin’ Temple Festival. It was a lot of fun for the kids. They each lined up at the tables, as Frank and Brian were getting the plates ready. Each youth was given two kolaches and a bottle of water. On the mark, set, go . . . youth started shoving the yummy-looking kolaches in their mouths. It was so fun to watch these

youth show just how much they could shove in their mouths. Ryan had everything off his plate; however, his cheeks were so full that he could not chew! Colton learned that small bites was the trick! He slid in and took first place. Way to go, Colton! So proud of all my youth who participated. Way to show Temple what SPJST youth are made of! Jennifer Davidson Youth Leader —SPJST—

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Contest. All of the winners will be announced at the SPJST Flag Day Ceremony on Thursday, June 14 at the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple. The deadline for all entries is May 31. This year’s theme is “Celebrating American Heritage.”

Important Notice: Vestnik Projects and Fourth Quarterly Merit Reports Due June 1 Please remember the Vestnik projects and Fourth Quarterly Merit Reports are due on June 1. If you mail them to the Home Office on or after June 1, this does not give Tammy enough time (one week) to get the data to the District Youth Counselors on who is eligible to attend SPJST camp

and Youth Achievement Day.

2012 Leaders-In-Training Retreat Leaders-In-Training Retreat will be at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm on June 7 to 9 The property is located east of Waldeck, Texas, and Waldeck is located 15 miles east of Giddings, Texas. This will give the LITs the opportunity to acquire some great skills, new games, learning what their responsibilities are, having a motivational speaker, and having some fun with your peers! LITs must attend this event in order to be eligible to assist with their district’s summer camping season. LITs will also assist their youth leaders with their youth clubs throughout the year. Youth eligible to be a Leader-In-

Training? LITs are active high schoolaged youth who have been approved by their youth leader and District Youth Counselor as responsible and mature enough to be a LIT. The youth club member may attend the LIT Workshop after completing a Leaders-In-Training application. Forms are available from youth leaders and District Youth Counselors. The LIT form can be found at http://www.spjst.org/youth_summer_campsyads.html

Join Hands Day May 5 Our goal for 2012 is to have 50 or more lodges participate. What can your youth club do? Some of the great projects from years past included baking for the needy, cemetery clean-ups, highway beautification, assisting vet-

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erans and senior citizens programs, conducting a variety of fix-up and refurbishing projects and fundraisers for your local volunteer fire department. When coming up with ideas for your project, try to do something that will be noticed by the public. If you have any questions on this, please contact me.

100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive There’s still time for youth club members to send in donations for this year’s 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Thanks to all of the youth and youth clubs who have contributed to this wonderful project. All youth who donate at least $2 will receive two merit points. All youth who donate at least $5 will also receive a certificate. May 31 is the deadline to receive credit.

May Vestnik Project • Camp Rules This project earns a maximum 1 point in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Points System. Mail completed project no later than June 1, 2012 to: SPJST Youth Program c/o SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

Name______________________________________________________________________ Age______________ Lodge______________

SPJST Summer Camp Rules Summer time is camping time. SPJST youth from around the state gather each summer for fun and fellowship at their respective district camps. To ensure everyone’s safety and participation, the SPJST Youth Handbook lists the following Summer Camp Rules on page 36. Knowing the rules will not only help you at camp, it will also help you answer the questions to this month’s May Vestnik project. Happy camping! 1. All campers will participate in all scheduled activities. 2. If a camper is late for a scheduled activity, it must be reported to the adult leader in charge. 3. Campers will not be allowed to drive vehicles while at camp. 4. No one will be allowed to leave the camp grounds. 5. Lights out will be strictly observed - quiet! 6. No boys in the girls’ quarters and vice versa. 7. No discourteous acts toward anyone. 8. No hazing of fellow campers. 9. No throwing anyone in any body of water. 10. No tree climbing or rock throwing. 11. No abusing camp property or equipment. 12. No stealing. 13. No selling, giving, possessing or using alcohol, tobacco products, illegal drugs, weapons or fireworks. 14. Proper camp attire and swimming suit must be modest/appropriate and will be enforced at all times. What is “proper” will be determined by the DYC, and if necessary, by consulting with the State Youth Director and / or the Supreme Lodge President. 15. Each camper will keep everything orderly around his / her own bunk. 16. Good sportsmanship and conduct will be observed at all times. 17. All camp areas will be cleaned before leaving camp. Campers will be expected to pick up all litter on the grounds and inside the cabins. 18. No visible body piercings other than ears.

Tyler is going to camp for the first time. Help him learn the SPJST Camp Rules. Fill the blank with the correct rule number from the list of SPJST rules provided in the previous column. 1. Tyler notices that another boy in his cabin has some new shoes that he really likes. Tyler decides that he wants to borrow them while he is at camp. Which rule would apply to this situation? _______ 2. Since it is Tyler’s first year to go to camp, some of the other boys in his cabin want to initiate Tyler into their group. Tyler is worried about what might happen. Which rule would apply to this situation? _______ 3. Tyler meets his cousin, Sarah, at camp and decides that he wants to visit her after lights out. His chaperone catches him leaving the cabin. Which rule or rules may Tyler be about to violate? _______ _______ 4. Another boy from Tyler’s school is attending camp. The boy has a stuttering problem and some of the kids at school pick on him. Tyler makes a joke about the boy when he arrives at his cabin. Which SPJST camp rule has Tyler broken? _______ 5. Tyler’s chaperone informs the cabin group that they will be going to the lake after lunch. Tyler does not really want to go to the lake so he decides to stay at the dining hall. Which SPJST camp rule would apply in this situation? ________ 6. At the pool, Tyler’s cabin group decides to throw a camper from another cabin group into the pool as a joke. Which SPJST camp rule have they violated? ________

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Lodge 87, Temple Youth: Bloomin’ Temple Beseda Dancin’ Bull Ridin’ Fun!

Dear Members, This weekend, I went to the Bloomin’ Temple Festival with SPJST Beseda Dancers. We got to perform for a pretty big crowd. Afterwards, my mom and dad took me to ride the mechanical bull. I wanted to ride before I performed the beseda, but Mom said I had to wait. Mom gave me my $5, and I stood in line. When it was my turn, I took my shoes off and paid the man running the bull. I jumped up on the bull, and Dad talked me

State YAD August 4 at the Temple Mayborn Center It looks like the motel rooms will be in high demand in Temple again this year. A listing of blocked Temple motel rooms for your convenience can be found on our website at http://www.spjst.org/stateyad.html. Please make your reservations as soon as you can to make sure you get a room.

End of Summer Getaway! Good times await you at the Corpus Christi End of Summer Getaway. Start making your plans now to join us on Friday, August 10 to Sunday, August 12 for a fun-filled weekend. This year, we will be staying at the Emerald Beach Holiday Inn which is located right on the beach. There will be a lot of activities for the whole family. Additional details will be presented

in the Vestnik as they become available.

May Online Youth Meeting GoToMeeting.com In our May meeting, we will be using GoToMeeting.com for our monthly call-in meeting. Below is the information you will need to enter into the meeting (you can also link to this information from our website). The meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 7 at 7 p.m. If a member is able to use a computer, you will be able to see my desktop and I will be able to share documents. Members will still be able to call into the meeting with the phone number provided. This information will change each time there is a scheduled meeting. Make sure that you select the information on the current State Youth Director’s newsletter. This is the last online meeting for the 2011-2012

through where my hands needed to be, where I needed to put my legs, and how to hold tight with my knees and hand. Once the bull started moving, I got the feel of the rhythm. The bull went faster and faster. It was a blast. I laughed and tried to hang on as long as I could. Once I had fallen off, I got to ride again. The second time was a lot of fun. I really liked riding the bull. Ryan Davidson —SPJST—

youth year.

1. Please join my meeting on May 7 at 7 p.m. CDT. https://www3.gotomeeting.com/join/1 33473262 2. Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone.

Dial +1 (404) 891-0552 Access Code: 133-473-262 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 133-473-262

Fraternally yours, Frank Horak State Youth Director —SPJST—

Lodge 17 New Tabor youth: busy spring

Dear Vestnik Readers, It’s been a busy spring. I play baseball with two of my friends from the lodge—Braden Perkkio and Weston Beasley. We have so much fun playing together. We also had our District One Spring Meeting on April 15, and I won first place for my decorated egg. I was so excited that I did so well. I hope you’re all enjoying your spring like me. Fraternally yours, Chandler Sebesta —SPJST—

Lodge 87, Temple Youth Rides Mechanical Bull

I had a lot of fun riding the mechanical bull. Uncle Luke explained to me what I needed to do to stay on. The bull started out pretty slow and showed me how to move with it, then it took off.

I tried holding on real tight, but the bull still won! Colton Ammons —SPJST—

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Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club plans membership drive

Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club invites all youth to a membership drive on Saturday, May 12, 2012, in conjunction with the Granger Lake Fest. We will meet at the Cotton Club in downtown Granger at 2:30 p.m. We will have a short introduction, door prizes, refreshments, and learn more about the fun and excitement of being a member in the SPJST Youth Club! Fraternally, Emilie Tischler Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 48 Beyersville youth sees Easter Bunny

Lodge 48 Beyersville youth hunts eggs at spring meeting

Dear Readers, We had a great time at the Easter egg hunt at the District Two Spring Meeting. I’m glad that I won third place in the contest, and I also won a door prize. Trevor Wuensche, age 7 —SPJST—

Dear Readers, I enjoyed the Easter egg hunt at the District Two Spring Meeting, and I’m glad I got to see the Easter Bunny. I also won a door prize. I had a fun time putting candy in the eggs. Trent Wuensche, age 8 —SPJST—

Lodge 48 Beyersville Youth Club reports on April meeting

Alyssa called the meeting to order and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Donna reported that we did good at the kolache bake. District Two trip is October 7 at the

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State Fair in Dallas. We need to fill out our YAD cards. Tee-shirt orders are due by May 31. We enjoyed a meal of soup and sandwiches by the lodge. The meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Kayla Wuensche, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas youth enjoy putt-putt social

Dear Readers, The youth of Lodge 84, Dallas met on Sunday, April 1, 2012, at Top Golf for their monthly meeting. There were four members, three leaders, and one parent in attendance. The meeting was brought to order by President Scott Cowan who then led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and youth club motto before requesting a moment of silence for the troops serv-

Lodge 87, Temple Youth Club Participates in Bloomin’ Temple Festival

Lodge 87, Temple Youth Club attended the Bloomin’ Temple Festival this past weekend. It was held in Temple on April 21. We got to go see all the really cool cars. From old to new, the cars were really awesome. We even saw Hiram’s (our lodge president’s) car. We took pictures with some of the really cool cars. We also saw Mater and Lightning McQueen. Towards the middle of the day, we performed the beseda for the crowd. We had a lot of fun. We made a few mistakes, but I’m sure Patsy will have us practicing until we are perfect again!

After we performed, my dad took us to go ride the mechanical bull. That was really fun. Then, we walked around and looked at the craft booths. I really wanted these turtles, but mom and dad were not so sure about that. The last thing that we did was compete in the kolache eating contest. There were six kids who competed. I came really close to winning, but I overfilled my mouth. Colton Ammons of Lodge 87 won first place! We had a lot of fun. Ryan Davidson, Reporter —SPJST—

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ing overseas. Old and new business were discussed. There was not much old business to discuss, but we have a lot of upcoming events for new business: the mother lodge’s 102nd anniversary on April 15, Join Hands Day event on May 5, and LIT, the Convention, and YAD coming up in June. Also, District Three Camp will be in July. The committee reports were then given before adjourning to go and play putt-putt golf! Our next meeting date has not been decided as of yet, but once it is, I will post so that you can come join us as we continue to work and grow to make the youth club an active group. We will also be having the initiation of our new officers. Fraternally, Elisabeth Cowan Vice President —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas youth graduating to adult lodge

Dear Readers, The monthly meeting of the youth of Lodge 84, Dallas was brought to order by President Scott Cowan on Sunday, April 1, 2012. We gathered at Top Golf to also have our social activity—putt-putt golf! The Pledge of Allegiance and youth club motto were recited, and a moment of silence was observed by those present before we got in to our discussion of old and new business. There was not much old business as March was not very busy. However, there are lots of new business things coming up that we can all participate in. The mother lodge will be celebrating its 102nd anniversary on April 15. Then, Join Hands Day is May 5 with initiation of our new officers at our May meeting. A busy month of June will be following shortly thereafter. Mark your calendars for LIT training, the convention, and YAD. July is Dis-

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Youth Named Scholar of the Month

trict Three camp. This is my last monthly meeting to report on as I am going to be graduating on May 20. I wish to extend my thanks to everyone who has had a part in my progress from a five-year-old youth to a soon-to-be joining the mother lodge adult. It has been a lot of fun, and I have really enjoyed being able to keep my Czech heritage a part of my life. Fraternally, Scott Cowan, President —SPJST—

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Youth Club member Sophie Milan was selected to receive the honor “Scholar of the Month” from the Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD. She was recognized and presented her award at the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Fossil Creek Golf Club. Mayors from several surrounding cities were present at the meeting. This award is selected on her aca-

RIGHT PHOTO: Sophie and her award.

demic record and extracurricular and volunteer activities. She also had to write a two-page essay stating why she thought she should receive this award. Of course, she included her SPJST youth club membership and involvement in the essay! Her award included a trophy, $25 Wal-Mart gift certificate, and a $50 cash prize! —SPJST—

Lodge 202 Jourdanton youth: success at speech festival

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LEFT PHOTO: Sophie Milan and Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price.

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Hilton Garden Inn 1749 Scott Boulevard Temple, Texas 76504 (254) 773-0200 Reservation deadline: July 13, 2012 13 kings with pullout sofa $89.99 plus tax Mention “SPJST.”

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Amanda Hoggard

In theatre arts class, we have been working for over a month on a speech competition that was districtwide. I picked my solo dramatic piece — “I’ll Be Looking for You Ace” by Jennifer Lohrfink. It is a true story about a teenage girl dealing with her 11-yearold brother’s death. I worked my hardest, since I really wanted to place. Last speech festival, I didn’t do as good as I wanted to, and I wanted that to change. The day finally came, and I did the best I could at performing, but I had a lot of competition. I loved other people’s pieces, and I was worried I wouldn’t win. At the award ceremony, I crossed my fingers and prayed that I would win first place. My category was starting to be announced. One person after another was called up, and I was getting nervous. Then, I heard the words “From Bradley Middle School, Amanda Hoggard.” My jaw dropped. I was so surprised! I ran up on stage, while my classmates were cheering me on. We all exchanged hugs, and my family and friends were all so proud of me. Turns out, hard work does pay off. Fraternally, Amanda Hoggard —SPJST—

Podpora

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BENEVOLENCE

ROČNÍK 100 CISLO 18

Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech

Lekce šestnáctá— Lesson 16 Ctení—Reading .

Rodiče

Rozmilý tatíček, ten se o mne stará, co on se nadělá, od jara do jara! Rozmilá matička pere mi košilku, od práce nemívá pokoje na chvilku. .

Slovníček—Vocabulary

rodiče—parents rozmilý, á, é—dear, beloved tatíček—father matička—mother jaro—spring košilka—shirt chvilka—a little while práce—work starati se/I—to care for práti/III—to launder mívati/I—to use to have nadělati se/I—to work a lot nemívá pokoje—doesn’t have rest .

Mluvnice—Grammar

1. The nominative and accusative cases:

In Czech, the nouns are declined according to their grammatical functions in the sentence. The nouns that have been listed in the

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vocabulary have been in the nominative case. The nominative is the case of the subject of the sentence or of the predicate nominative (after the verb “to be”). The nominative is also the case of a noun standing alone (unless in direct address, or understood as a part of an incomplete sentence).

The accusative case is the case of the direct object of transitive verbs. It tells what person or object is directly affected by the action of the verb and answers the questions: Whom? What?

The masculine inanimate and neuter hard nouns have the same form

in the accusative as in the nominative. The feminine nouns change the ending a to u: Ex.:

Mascu. Fem. Neuter Inanim. Nominative kabát kniha mleko Accusative kabát knihu mléko

2. Sentences using the accusative case:

Student má kabát. Student má knihu. Student má mléko. .

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 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.

May 20 Penelope Polka Mass/Dinner/ Dance—at Penelope Church Parish Hall, Penelope featuring Czech and Then Some from Ennis: mass with Czech and Then Some begins - 11 a.m.; dinner - 12 noon. For information, including admission cost, please call (254) 533-2309. Submitted by Dorothy Machac, Lodge 6, Cottonwood. May 20 Slavnost—at TCHCC, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas, 10

a.m. to 4 p.m.: Event includes Tribute to Immigrants Ceremony; textile exhibit /demonstrations; tours of Czech Music Museum of Texas and the Czech Village; catered noon meal; dance; silent auction; and pastry booth. Contact TCHCC (888) 7854500.

June 1 Early Czech Schools Submission Deadline —Please send photos/information about school buildings, sports, clubs, teachers, and/or students from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s to: Charlene Hurta, 1231 CR 201A, Angleton, Texas 77515 or email to cmhurta@earthlink.net. Submitted by Nancy Machu, Lodge 29, Taylor. June 16 Texas Czech Genealogical Society Summer Conference “Two Became One - The Perfect Pair”—at Caldwell Civic Center, 103 Presidential Corridor W, Caldwell, Texas.

June 23 TCHCC and CHS Czech Youth and Family Day—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas. Contact TCHCC (888) 785-4500. —SPJST—

The three nouns—kabát, kniha, and mléko—are the direct objects in the three sentences. They are said to be in the accusative case. Note that kabát and mléko did not change in form, but kniha changed to knihu. .

Homework

1. Translate and memorize the reading exercise. 2. Memorize the vocabulary and conjugate the verbs.

3. In the following sentences, underline the nouns that are in the accusative case. Čtu dopis a knihu. Učitel má papír a tužku. Dávám mléko kočce. Nemám péro, ale mám inkoust. Píji vodu a jím maso. .

Matička

Bůh mi dal mamičku. jako květ na jaře, že bych jí vylíbal růžičky na tváře.

Růžičky na tváře jako dvě znamínka, že je to na světě nejhezčí maminka. Jaro

Šlo děvče na trávu na louku zelenou nemohlo ji nažat pro rosu studenou.

Po louce chodilo, žalostně plakalo.

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Nadešlo tam šípek, na tom šípku kvítek.

“Kvítku, milý kvítku, já tebe utrhnu!” Netrhej mě v zimě, moje krása zhyne,

netrhej mě v letě, když slunečko peče, utrhni mě zjara, moje krása stála.”

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— Z Lašska

Slavnost celebration set for May 20

The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center will host a full day of activities to celebrate and to honor Czech heritage and traditions on Sunday, May 20, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The new Czech Music Museum of

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Texas located at the entrance to the Czech Center in the Kalich House will be open for tours. Highlighted in the museum are four separate genre of Czech music. They are Classical Music of Czech Composers, Spiritual/Liturgical Music, Folk Music and Dance and Czech Brass Bands, and Instrumental Music. The celebration will begin at 10 a.m. in the Hanslik Hall of the Museum/Library Building. Descendants of Czech immigrants who came to Texas between the years 1896 to1900 will be recognized in a special ceremony. Certificates will be presented to honor those Czech ancestors and to name their village of origin. The full day of activities that include demonstrations in crocheting, knitting, tatting, and spinning will be featured with the Textile Exhibit in the Museum from 1 to 3 p.m. Following the Tribute Ceremony, a catered dinner of chicken and sausage with trimmings will be served in the Fair Pavilion at 12 noon followed by a dance with music by the Donnie Wavra Orchestra, a pastry booth, and a silent auction will also be held. A donation of $15 will cover the activities for the day that includes the meal, tours, demonstrations, and dance.

Texas Czech Genealogical Society Website: txczgs.org

Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs”

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Annual Community Farm Equipment Consignment Auction Sale Saturday, May 5, 2012 SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena Hall Grounds - 706 FM 2133 in Rowena Consignments are being taken now. Call Billy Rollwitz (325) 442-3038 - shop (325) 277-5362 - cell • (325) 442-3141 - home

Auctioneer: Granvil Burrow Lic. 12636

For membership: Merlene Bravenec (254) 778-7285

The public is invited to this celebration with tours of the Czech Music Museum of Texas and the Czech Village from 1 to 4 p.m. The Melnar Library and the gift shop will be open. To be recognized, submit an application form with information about your ancestors to TCHCC no later than May 3. Contact the TCHCC office at (888)785-4500 for a copy of the form or the website at www.czechtexas.org. Submitted by, Retta Slavik Chandler TCCHC President Lodge 25, Ennis —SPJST—

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News from CzechAmerican TV

Czech-American TV would like to announce its latest broadcast. It is about Anton Joseph Cermak, a former mayor of Chicago. You can also visit an Usti region in Czech Republic, watch a video clip of a bras band Babouci from Czech Republic and of course - learn Czech from our Czech class! Visit www.catvusa.com. The broadcast is available 24 hours/day, seven days/week in Archived Broadcast. —SPJST—

Delisle Doherty for Vice President

Having worked with Delisle Doherty in four different organizations and in several sets of circumstances, I am completely confident that he can help secure the SPJST future and financial security. 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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S.P.J.S.T. SENIOR LIVING Come See what the talk is all about!

512-352-6940 Call for a tour today! 505 East Lake Drive, Taylor Lic: #110391

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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: First Monday of even-numbered months February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Potluck served after meeting. Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 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, May 4—Social night, 6 p.m. Sunday, May 6—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12—Hrabal/Charlesworth wedding reception Friday, May 18—Social night, 6 p.m.; trustees’ meeting, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 27—Lander family reunion Friday, June 1—Social night, 6 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Directions: From Interstate 35, take the West exit and stop at the blinking light. Go east at the blinking light and stay on Oak Street through downtown West. Take Farm Road 2114 East for 3 miles. Turn right on Czech Hall Road. The lodge hall is on the right about 1/2 mile down the road. Hall Rental Information: (254) 826-5882; Hall Phone: (254) 826-0005. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall, 503 Park Drive, Weimar.

LODGE 9, SNOOK (1) Lodge Hall: 457 CR 269, Snook. Directions: From Snook, turn on FM 2155 to downtown. At Snook School, stay right on Spur 2155. At “T”, turn right on CR 269. Go 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (979) 272-3732. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 13, DIME BOX (1) Lodge Hall: 425 CR 424, Dime Box. Directions: In Dime Box, turn left from FM 141 on CR 424. Go east on CR 425 for 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (979) 884-1451; Hall Phone: (979) 8843211. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the hall. Please join us!

LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 36, Buckholts. Directions: Hall is located on Highway 36, east of Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: (254) 593-2222. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded.

LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Highway 36 east onto FM

166. Proceed 2.1 miles; turn left on CR 225. Go one mile, veering to the right. Lodge building is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (979) 272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Saturday, May 19—The Cropdusters, country/western/mix music. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $7/person Sunday, May 20—The Holub Polka Band, polkas/waltzes/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person

Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534; band bookings-Artie Monson (512) 281-3711; Hall phone: (512) 285-3100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Rita Marburger (512) 859-2584. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg. Directions: Located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia. From Highway 77 between Hallettsville and Schulenburg, take FM 532 West four miles to Moravia. Turn right on FM 957 North. Go one mile; hall is on the right. Lodge Meetings: Tuesday after the second Sunday in March, June, and September, 7:30 p.m.; and the first Sunday of December, 3 p.m. LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) 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, May 2—Senior Citizens Dominoes, 2 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Hall. Friday, May 4—Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 4—Bake Sale: SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor is Joining Hands with Thrall 4-H and Thrall Eastside Hamburger Club to hold a bake sale beginning at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Facility, Taylor. Monday, May 7—District Two Delegates will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Hall. Wednesday, May 9—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal following the meeting. Live music by Bobby Jay Five Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 11—Texas Pioneers, 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, May 18—The Lawmen, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 23—Live music by the Bobby Jay Five Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 25—Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday 6 to 9 p.m.

***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, May 12—Nolan Pick Band Saturday, May 19—Smokin Gun

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, May 19—Jerry Haisler, 7 to 11 p.m. Sunday, June 3—Annual Picnic . . watch the Vestnik for details!

Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy. 53, Temple. Directions: Star Hall is 6 miles east of Temple on Highway 53 (Adams Avenue). Seaton Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Frank Klinkovsky (254) 773-4801; Hall Phone: (254) 985-2548. Saturday Night Dances: Hall and kitchen open at 6 p.m. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: From Taylor, take the South Loop. Turn right on FM 112. Go about 1/2 mile. Turn right on FM 619. Go about three miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (512) 365-3733. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of January through April and September through December at 5 p.m. at the lodge hall; meetings held the second Monday of May through August at 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of January through April and September through December at 5 p.m. at the lodge hall; youth meetings held the second Monday of May through August at 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 49, ROWENA (4) Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Information: (325) 442-4841. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 51, ELLINGER (1) Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Department, West Main Street in Ellinger.

LODGE 54, WEST (3) Lodge Meetings: First Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. at Lone Star Hall, 1201 North Davis Street, West, Texas. Youth Club Meetings: Third Saturday of each month, 10 a.m. Call Youth Leader Lisa Darnell (254) 644-2896 for location.

LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Call for meeting location.

LODGE 66, WACO (3) Lodge Hall: 722 Leroy Parkway, Elm Mott. Directions: From IH35 at Elm Mott, take FM 308 East exit. Go over the railroad tracks and go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the right sitting back from FM 308 East. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG (1) Lodge Meetings: Call for quarterly meeting date, time, and location.

LODGE 73, SEYMOUR (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. Call for meeting location.

LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday in March and June at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls; second Sunday in September and December at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls.

LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Hall Phone: (361) 854-8423. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) Lodge Hall: 12141 East FM 2268, Holland. Directions: On Hwy 95, south of Holland, turn east onto FM 2268; go 1/2 mile to hall on the right. Hall Rental Information: Frank Pajestka (254) 657-8176; Hall Phone: (254) 657-2485; or email SPJST80@yahoo.com. Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Saturday of each month 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Board of Directors’ Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 3:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355.

LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Violet Street, Needville. Directions: Lodge building is located south on Hwy 36, one mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 793-4313; email td_stavinoha@yahoo.com. Hall Phone: (361) 793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.

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LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH35 East in Dallas, take IH20 East. From IH20 East, take the IH45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH45 runs into Hwy. 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street; take a right on Floyd Street. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: (214) 826-3557. Hall Phone: (214) 823-0072. Band Bookings: Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397/Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north onto 50th Street; go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Bertha Capps (254) 778-4371; Shop (254) 773-6164. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Saturday, May 5—Moonglow Orchestra. Big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, May 12—Knights of Dixie Orchestra. Big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, May 19—Texas Legacy Czech Band. Polka/variety. $8 per person Saturday, May 26—No dance Saturday, June 2—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—TBA in the Vestnik. Contact Secretary Vonda Smesny (713) 8707114.

LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) 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) Saturday, May 5—Lowell and Debi Saturday, May 26—Variety Dance/Frank Saturday, June 2—Detour Band

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 181, CONROE (5) Tuesday, May 22—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. at Ryan’s; “Dutch” treat dinner before meeting at 6 p.m.

Lodge Meetings: Unless otherwise announced, fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at Ryan's Buffet, 1413 N Loop 336 W, Conroe; (936) 756-2442. Location is in the west end of the Wal-Mart parking lot, on the west side of I-45 and on the south side of W Loop 336 N. “Dutch” treat dinner served at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Barbara Williams-Rash (936) 295 7778 or email bwillrash@suddenlink.net or Chuck Toney (281) 362-9062 or emaili cdtiii@toney.us.

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.

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Continue through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple: Take IH 35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign; take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The second street to the right is Luther Peterson Boulevard. Hall Rental Information: (512) 255-1554; (512) 771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting: 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. 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—

Attention SPJST Graduates

and parents and grandparents of graduates!

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

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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) _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Major/Degree (if applicable) ______________________________________________________________________ Parents _________________________________________________________________________________________ Grandparents ___________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Future Plans ____________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________________________________________________

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