Vestnik 2012 06 13 by SPJST

Volume 100 Number 24

ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T

Benevolence

H E R A L D

★ Humanity

ISSN —07458800

★ Brotherhood

June 13, 2012

SPJST Delegates in Killeen for 31st Convention

Susan Skrabanek, FIC Lodge 17, New Tabor District One

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje District Six

Javier Mora

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi District Seven

Inside This Week’s Vestnik

In Memoriam ......................................15 SPJST Cookbook Order Form..........15 Youth Section ....................................16 Czech Culture ....................................17 Advertisements.............................20-21 Lodge Calendar .................................22

Career Agent

Earned Premium

Insurance Issued

James Kocurek

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Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 Tribute 2012 Updates ..........................4 Lodge Section......................................6 Reunions ............................................12

Career Agent

Associate Agent

Earned Premium

Insurance Issued

Associate Agent

Tribute 2012 May State Top Sales Producers

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SPJST Youth Club members graduate at top of class

Mark Childres Lodge 196, Houston-West District Five

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SPJST members participate in National Polka Festival

Page 16

District Two King expresses thanks

ˇ ´ VESTNIK

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

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 - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 - email: bjtep@verizon.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, Pleasan78064 • (210) 535-4916 - email: ton, Texas 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, 141 Meadow Park Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78626 - (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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Honoring Dad and Our Flag

It’s Convention Week, and almost 300 delegates are gathered at the

Killeen Civic and Conference Center in Killeen, Texas, from Sunday, June 10 to Wednesday, June 13 for an intense review of SPJST’s bylaws and operational policies and procedures. Thanks to all delegates who served at this 31st Convention. It’s an honor to be a delegate, but it’s also a significant responsibility. Your service to our fraternal is appreciated. Next week’s Vestnik will announce results from the convention elections, and the June 27 Vestnik will be our post-convention issue that will include by-law changes and all other convention actions.

Flag Day History On June 14, 1885, Bernard J. Cigrand, a 19-year-old teacher at Stony Hill School, placed a 10-inch, 38-star flag in a bottle on his desk then assigned essays on the flag and its significance. This observance, commemorated Congresses adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. This observance was also the beginning of Cigrand’s long years of fervent and devoted effort to bring about national recognition and observance of Flag Day. The crowning achievement of his life came at age 50 when President Wilson, on May 30, 1916, issued a proclamation calling for a nationwide observance of Flag Day. Then in 1949, President Truman signed an Act Of Congress designating the 14th day of June every year as National Flag Day. On June 14th, 2004, the 108th U.S. Congress voted unanimously on H.R. 662 that Flag Day originated

in Ozaukee County, Waubeka Wisconsin. —From The National Flag Day Foundation

Happy Father’s Day! Wishing all fathers and fathers-tobe a wonderful Sunday, June 17— Father’s Day! May it be a relaxing and special day surrounded by those who love. CHM Challenge Grant Have you participated in the Czech Heritage Museum’s Challenge Grant? If so, thank you! We will recognize you in the June 27 Vestnik. If you have not sent in your $10 or more donation, then please do so today. See more information on page 13 of this week’s Vestnik.

Clarification The May 23 Vestnik featured a Moravian Barbie doll that was handmade and dressed (cir. 1980s or 1990s) by the late Mrs. Joe (Ella) Marusak of Ennis, Texas. The doll was given to Carolyn Nemec of Dallas at that time. Carolyn (at age 96) donated it to the Czech Heritage Museum on Saturday, May 19, 2012.

Spill the Beans Why they say that . . . In today’s society, it means to let a secret or private information be revealed. This is based on an old voting system by the Greeks where they had a voting bag. Members of the group would drop either a white bean (yes) or a dark bean (no) into a bag to vote on a new member. When a clumsy person accidentally dropped the bag, showing all the beans (votes) it was said that he “spilled the beans,” thus revealing the secret votes to all. —SPJST—

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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

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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Readers Write

Frank Horak withdraws from Vice President election

Dear SPJST Delegates, During this past weekend, I had some time to speak to a couple of my youth members. They expressed their feeling wanting me to stay as their State Youth Director. Taking the time to analyze my options, I have to follow my heart and what it is telling me. I am withdrawing my name from the election for Supreme Lodge Vice President. In the past year, I have been very blessed to make so many new friendships within the SPJST Youth Program. I started this journey a year and a half ago and want to follow through with the goals that I have set for the SPJST Youth Program.

Thank you for your time and support. Fraternally yours, Frank Horak Lodge 80, Holland —SPJST—

Scholarship recipient expresses appreciation

Thank you for selecting me as the recipient of the Leadership Grant. The money will be very helpful to further my education. Also, thanks to Mr. Wuensche for coming to the RosebudLott scholarship ceremony. Thanks, Matthew Hoelscher Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

Family Fun and Important Dates

Candidates who have submitted announcements to the Vestnik for positions currently elected by delegates at the June 11 to 13 Convention are:

Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek (i) Lodge 24, Cyclone

Supreme Lodge Vice President Delisle Doherty Lodge 255, Katy Gene McBride (i) Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Drew Popelka Lodge 47, Seaton

Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska (i) Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny (i) Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point

Supreme Lodge Directors District One Donnie Victorick (i) Lodge 9, Snook

District Two Jesse Pospisil Lodge 29, Taylor Bobby Wuensche (i) Lodge 48, Beyersville

District Three Johnnie Krizan Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Four Larry Capps Lodge 157, Lubbock Billy Rollwitz (i) Lodge 49, Rowena

District Five No announcements submitted.

District Six Karen Kaspar Lodge 30, Taiton

District Seven Bob Bayer (i) Lodge 107, Floresville Chester Jenke Lodge 258, Seguin

June 10-13 SPJST Convention Killeen Civic and Conference Center June 14 Flag Day June 15-16 Lodge 32, Victoria Youth Club Garage Sale (6) June 15 Lodge 97, Placedo Ice Cream Social Victoria Mall (6) June 16 SPJST Float • Holland Cornfest Parade (2) June 17 Father’s Day June 19 Lodge 87, Temple Member Dinner (2) June 23 Lodge 142, Houston Lake Outing Lake Conroe (5) June 24 District Three Youth Achievement Day Lodge 92, Fort Worth June 24 District Five Youth Achievement Day Lodge 88, Houston June 24 Lodge 155, Austin Pizza Picnic Motl’s House, Austin (2) July 1 District Seven Youth Achievement Day Jourdanton ISD July 4 Fourth of July • SPJST Home Office Closed July 4 SPJST Float • Belton Fourth of July Parade July 4 SPJST Float • Arlington Fourth of July Parade July 5-8 District Three Summer Camp • Cooper Farm July 12-15 Districts Five/Six/Seven Summer Camp • Cooper Farm July 14 District Two Youth Achievement Day Lodge 80, Holland July 14 Lodge 51, Ellinger Annual Picnic (1) July 15 District One Youth Achievement Day Caldwell Civic Center July 15 July 19-22 July 21 July 22

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Picnic (3) District One Summer Camp • Cooper Farm District Four Youth Achievement Day Lodge 49, Rowena District Six Youth Achievement Day Taiton Community Center

Tribute 2012 Membership Program Report Wednesday, June 13, 2012

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Goal: 2,012 Certificates Issued • Through May: 551 Certificates Issued

FROM THE SUPREME LODGE VICE PRESIDENT

SPJST Lodge Incentive Report

SPJST Monthly Insurance Report

DISTRICT ONE

Through May 31, 2012

MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS

Lodge No. Lodge Name

Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals

Apps. 6 25 12 25 20 12 9 1 110

Written $ 546,549.00 1,698,880.00 697,366.00 939,468.00 1,452,000.00 215,000.00 610,000.00 5,000.00 $6,164,263.00

Certs. Issued 7 $ 831,549.00 26 1,356,670.00 10 412,366.00 30 1,369,865.00 23 993,452.00 10 275,000.00 8 520,000.00 2 15,000.00 116 $5,773,902.00

Earned Prem. $ 5,536.57 24,446.29 4,522.24 6,908.88 10,621.38 10,218.34 5,428.10 0 $67,753.80

Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals

Apps. Written 56 $ 3,792,289.00 113 6,217,969.00 55 2,249,366.00 148 7,694,499.00 119 7,895,026.00 76 3,985,034.00 68 4,212,656.00 5 328,642.00 640 $36,375,481.00

Certs. Issued 50 $ 2,618,029.00 103 4,557,060.00 49 1,809,366.00 132 6,387,334.00 97 6,703,932.00 62 3,225,034.00 53 3,418,441.00 5 328,642.00 551 $29,047,838.00

Earned Prem. $ 44,461.81 69,962.06 26,624.09 40,161.23 41,999.30 35,524.07 28,088.34 0 $286,820.90

YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND EARNED PREMIUM

SPJST Youth Clubs’ May Update

DISTRICT ONE YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No. Youth Club Name

1 9 13 17 186

Fayetteville Youth Club Snook Youth Club Dime Box Youth Club New Tabor Youth Club Caldwell Youth Club

Certs. Issued

0 0 2 3 2

DISTRICT TWO YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No. Youth Club Name

18 20 24 47 48 80 87 182 187 246

Certs. Issued

Elgin Youth Club Granger Youth Club Cyclone Youth Club Seaton Youth Club Beyersville Youth Club Holland Youth Club Temple Youth Club Falls County Youth Club Round Rock Youth Club Morgan’s Point Youth Club

0 0 2 13 1 1 2 1 1 0

DISTRICT THREE YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No. Youth Club Name

6 25 84 92 154 183 204

Certs. Issued

Cottonwood Youth Club Ennis Youth Club Dallas Youth Club Fort Worth Youth Club Fort Worth Youth Club Arlington Youth Club Stephenville Youth Club

4 4 4 0 0 0 0

DISTRICT FOUR YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No. Youth Club Name

49 215 229

Certs. Issued

Rowena Youth Club South Plains Youth Club Abilene Youth Club

18 2 3

DISTRICT FIVE YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No. Youth Club Name

88 142 162

Certs. Issued

Houston Youth Club Houston Youth Club Iowa Colony Youth Club

4 4 2

DISTRICT SIX YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No. Youth Club Name

4 30 32 40

Certs. Issued

Hallettsville Youth Club 1 13 Taiton Youth Club Victoria Youth Club 0 3 El Campo-Hillje Youth Club

DISTRICT SEVEN YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No. Youth Club Name

79 185 202

Certs. Issued

Corpus Christi Youth Club New Braunfels Youth Club Jourdanton Youth Club

8 0 0

Listing reflects youth clubs whose quarterly reports were received by March 15, 2012.

—SPJST—

1 9 17 38 39 67 171 179 186 188 189 234

Fayetteville Snook New Tabor Kovar Bryan Schulenburg Lockhart Warrenton Caldwell Centerville Bryan-College Station Luling

Through May 31, 2012

**Certs. Issued

4 10 9 1 2 2 8 3 4 3 1 4

DISTRICT TWO

Lodge No. Lodge Name

15 18 24 29 47 48 80 87 89 155 177 182 187 200 246

Buckholts Elgin Cyclone Taylor Seaton Beyersville Holland Temple Rosebud Austin Academy Falls County Round Rock Bruceville-Eddy Morgan’s Point

**Certs. Issued

2 2 5 15 28 3 4 8 1 6 5 5 10 8 2

DISTRICT THREE

Lodge No. Lodge Name

5 6 25 35 54 66 84 92 154 178 183 204 *226 *264

Pilot Point-Tioga Cottonwood Ennis Elk West Waco Dallas Fort Worth Fort Worth Longview Arlington Stephenville Corsicana Plano

**Certs. Issued

1 6 5 1 1 13 6 1 1 1 11 4 1 2

DISTRICT FOUR

Lodge No. Lodge Name

49 76 157 160 209 215 219 229 230 242*

Rowena Wichita Falls Lubbock San Angelo Brownwood South Plains El Paso Abilene Midland Amarillo

**Certs. Issued

43 2 7 11 1 9 39 15 2 1

DISTRICT FIVE

Lodge No. Lodge Name

65 81 88 91 139 142 162 172 181 191 196 255

Crosby Needville Houston Crosby Danbury Houston Iowa Colony Pasadena Conroe Lufkin Houston-West Katy

DISTRICT SIX

Lodge No. Lodge Name

4 10 23 28 30 32 40 41 148 151 153 223 240

Hallettsville Shiner Moravia East Bernard Taiton Victoria El Campo-Hillje Port Lavaca El Maton Wharton La Salle Palacios Bay City

2 11 22 6 2 5 8 6 5 2 17 7

**Certs. Issued

1 3 2 4 21 1 9 1 1 2 1 1 14

DISTRICT SEVEN

Lodge No. Lodge Name

26 79 107 117 133 185 202 258

**Certs. Issued

Skidmore Corpus Christi Floresville Robstown San Antonio New Braunfels Jourdanton Seguin

** Certs. Issued

4 29 9 1 6 2 1 2

* Denotes lodge has not been chartered. ** Qualified as per Tribute 2012 Guidelines —SPJST—

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

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SPJST records 251 referrals in Tribute 2012 program through May

Through the end of May, the following members made 251 referrals during Tribute 2012 Membership Drive. Lodge Member’s Name 0 0 0 6 24

Referrals

Renee Ammons Jarrett Jameson Shawna Jameson Dorothy Kucera Margaret Campbell

1 1 1 1 2

24 24 25 28 29 29 29 29 29 29 29

Lisa Kirby Lori Slack Denise Christian Helen Kelner Brenda Bowman Tom Bowman Leonardine Hodon Nancy Kruse Elaine Machu Velma Marx Ruby Schroeder

5 5 4 1 1 1 1 4 3 1 1

May Top Sales Producers District Top Agents Insurance Issued

Insurance Issued Earned Premium

ASSOCIATE AGENTS

Susan Skrabanek, FIC Lodge 17, New Tabor District One

40 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 48 54 79 80 80 80 80 87 87 177 187 200 246 246 246 246 246 258

Carmen Kocurek Debbie Dohnalik Sandra Dubcak Wilma Frerichs Ruth Hanusch Cynthia Hutka Debbie Klinkovsky Tammy Martinez Lisa Mills Katherine Morris Emma Regan Angelina Ringwald Dorothy Stuchly Donica Zabcik Maxine Bird Tyler Kaluza Mark Rebecek Linda Hill Doni Powell Socorro Wolcott Carol Wolf Stephanie Bartose Ryan Davidson Janie Coakley Cecil Delancey Margaret Santana Karen Franklin Tamara Gettys Ann Paruzinski Marissa Salinas Susan Shofner Chester Jenke —SPJST—

David Nauert, FIC

Tribute 2012 Monthly Prize Drawing Winner - May

21 5 2 5 3 6 12 8 7 2 3 6 11 13 1 3 2 9 3 1 6 27 1 8 1 7 6 17 7 9 7 1

Carmen Kocurek

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje District Six $25 Wal-Mart Gift Card

Home Office Recruiter of the Month

• • • May 2012 • • •

Tammy Martinez Fraternal Services Specialist Lodge 47, Seaton 3 Referrals

Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy District Two

Lodge 29, Taylor District Two

Diana Geis

Lodge 76, Wichita Falls District Four

Insurance Issued Earned Premium

Earned Premium

Insurance Issued

Insurance Issued Earned Premium

Earned Premium

ASSOCIATE AGENTS

Albin Machu, CFFM

Janice Jahns

Lodge 88, Houston District Five

Helen Hegwood Lodge 88, Houston District Five

James Kocurek

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje District Six

Lodge 66, Waco District Three

Ana Ahumada, FIC Lodge 219, El Paso District Four

Mark Childres

Lodge 196, Houston-West District Five

Insurance Issued Earned Premium

CAREER AGENTS

Clifford Randal House

Javier Mora

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi District Seven

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

SPJST Lodge Se ct ion

Lodge 17 New Tabor reports on May meeting

Dear Readers, On Sunday, May 6, 2012, SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor held its monthly meeting. President Randy Gaas called the meeting to order. Member Lisa Blum led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice President Wilfred Hildebrand secured signatures of those in attendance. Secretary Ben Trcalek called

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the roll of officers. All officers were present. Secretary Trcalek read the minutes from April’s meeting. With no additions or corrections to the minutes, they were approved. Treasurer Stanley Mrnustik gave the financial report and new member report. With a motion by Susan Skrabanek and second by Wilfred Hildebrand, Jaycee Parker’s membership was accepted. Secretary Trcalek shared information regarding Convention delegates’ meeting to be held May 18 and 19. FAC Holly Narro reminded mem-

bers of the Join Hands Day project taking place after the meeting as well as End of Summer Getaway scheduled for August in Corpus Christi. District One will provide a $50 expense incentive for members attending the event. Youth Leader Mabrey Dowell provided the youth report. The youth will elect officers, receive the new youth club handbook, YAD cards, and participate in Join Hands Day project. The youth have three graduating seniors — Grace Dusek, Grant Dusek, and Kara Ihlenfeldt. Hall Manager Susan Skrabanek gave the hall report. New ceiling tiles arrived and were installed. President Gaas presented members with their 50- and 75-year pins. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. A reception was then held for the members who received their pins. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Blum, Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 17 New Tabor reports on June meeting

Dear Readers, On Sunday, June 3, 2012, SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor held its monthly meeting. President Randy Gaas called the meeting to order. Member Lisa Blum led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. On behalf of the Resolution Committee, Ben Trcalek read the resolution for Lodge 17 member and Treasurer Stanley Mrnustik. Vice President Wilfred Hildebrand secured signatures of members present. Secretary Ben Trcalek called the roll of officers. All officers were present. Secretary Trcalek read minutes from the May meeting. With no additions or corrections, minutes were approved. There was no correspondence. Due to the sudden death of our Treasurer Stanley Mrnustik, President Gaas appointed Evelyn Henry as treasurer for the June meeting. FAC Holly Narro reminded everyone of the End of Summer Getaway held in Corpus Christi. Narro has not

Scenes from District Seven Delegates’ Meeting Sunday, June 3, 2012 • Lodge 107, Floresville Hall

LEFT PHOTO: Delegates and members from District Seven participate in the meeting. CENTER PHOTO: District Seven delegates pictured are, front, left to right, Mark Rebecek (79), Wendy Pruski (107), Liz Bielefeld (107), Regina House (202), Glen Pruski (107), and Oscar Korus (107). Back: District Seven Director Bob Bayer (107), Polly

Bayer (107), Jerry Sijansky (79), Chester Jenke (258), Bettie House (202), Roxy Bertrand (107), and Larry Bertrand (107). RIGHT PHOTO: Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, left, Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, and District Seven By-Law Committee Representative Bettie House (202).

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received information regarding hosting state tournaments for next year; however, the deadline for lodges to volunteer to host is July 1. Since we will not have a meeting before the deadline, she encouraged the lodge to decide if this is something we wanted to pursue. If so, she would complete the paperwork and submit to meet the deadline. Youth Leader Mabrey Dowell gave the youth report. Officers were done and will be installed at the meting late today. June is the new year for the youth, and plans are being made for camp and YAD. Hall Manager Susan Skrabanek did not have a report. Under new business, Secretary Trcalek reminded everyone that due to the sudden passing of delegate Mr. Mrnustik, we would need to either select a delegate to replace Brother Mrnustik or distribute his votes between remaining delegates. After consulting with alternate delegates, it was decided to distribute Brother Mrnustik votes between the remaining delegates. President Gaas would inform the Home Office of this decision. Evelyn Henry graciously agreed to complete Brother Mrnustik’s role as treasurer for the remainder of the term. A motion by Skrabanek, seconded by Hildebrand and unanimous approval by members, confirmed this appointment. Convention delegates were reminded to bring their credential pa-

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Rides Float in Snookfest Parade

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club members ride the SPJST Float in the Snookfest parade on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Pictured on the float are, left to right, Sidney Faust, 2011-2012 SPJST State Duke Jaxson Brisco, Josh Green, Tatiana Tates, Madelyn Rodriguez, and Zachary Shelfer. In front are Youth Leader Marie Shelfer, left, and Assistant Youth Leader Sharon Kovar.

perwork to the convention in Killeen next week. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Blum, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes new members

Lodge 32, Victoria Youth Club sets garage sale

SPJST Lodge 32, Victoria Youth Club will hold a garage sale Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16, 2012, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lodge 32 building, 3502 North Laurent, Victoria, Texas, 77901. Sincerely, Mary M. Tijerina Youth Leader —SPJST—

30 members and guests present. On the sick list were Jill Sijansky and myself, Virginia Rebecek. I’m recovering from knee surgery. I am doing therapy now and recovering slowly. We had a moment of silence for deceased member Romana G. Moreno. The April minutes and treasurer’s report were given and approved. Correspondence was given by Virginia Rebecek. We had one death claim, and a new member and Sales Agent Billy Huerta were announced. Fraternal Activities Coordinator’s report was given by Jerry Sijansky. He wished all mothers a happy belated Mother’s Day. Also in May, we will celebrate Memorial Day. Jerry encouraged all to attend the play Heart of The Tin Trunk on July 27 to 29 or August 3 to 5 in Round Top. Keep in mind the Corpus Christi End of Summer Weekend Getaway in August and the new addition—the golf tournment. Larry Elzner is in charge and watch the Vestnik for details. Jerry memtioned SPJST gave out 52 schlorships to students. One of the students was his grandson, Jerred Kite. President Rebecek thanked Dallas Marek for donating a check to our lodge. He had done some work for his neighbor and asked them to write the check to Lodge 79. It was very thoughtful.

Lodge 29, Taylor member wins first in UIL

Lodge 79 Corpus Christi honors fathers

SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis and sales agent Margaret Krajca are proud to announce new members Estella Vega, who was born October 9, 2008, and Sebastian Vega who was born March 9, 2011, both at Charlton Methodist Hospital in Dallas.

Parents are Alfred and Rebecca Vega of Waxahachie. Rebecca’s parents are David and Danielle Carlisle of Red Oak. Alfred’s parents are Frutos and Fivelia Vega who live in Glenn Heights. —SPJST—

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi celebrated a belated Mother’s Day on May 20, 2012, with a catered meal of chicken fried steak and trimmings. The tables were decorated beautifully with flowers by Dorothy McCoy. After the meal, our lodge had a interesting presentation by the Homemaking Department from the Robstown Livestock Show. Our lodge presented them with a check for their organization. The meeting was called to order by President Mark Rebecek, and he led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We had

Congratulations to Lodge 29, Taylor member Brandon Girod who won first place in fourth grade spelling in the UIL contest for Elgin ISD. Brandon is the son of Mike and Cristy Girod and the grandson of Jesse and Linda Pospisil, all of Lodge 29, Taylor.

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Under new business, our monthly donation will go to the Wenholtz Drug and Rehab House. Youth Leader Gerilyn Donnell gave her report. She stated the youth filled six boxes to send to the troops. Their next project is to make lap blankets for the children at Driscoll Children’s Hospital. If anyone would like to help, it would be appreciated. Gerilyn read thank you notes from soldiers that had received packages and from Driscoll Children’s Hospital for the caps that were donated to the cancer department. Birthdays for the month of May were Ruth Marek on May 26 and Irene Mitchell on May 30. “Happy Birthday” was sung to these members. We had a special door prize of $100, and Marcia Rew won. Also, the $25 dollar prizes were won by Moses Villegas and Eva Vasquez. Next Meeting—June 17 Our next meeting will be June 17. We will celebrate Father’s Day. Member Stephen Rebecek has volunteered to barbecue a brisket. Members are asked to bring a side dish. The meeting adjourned. Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—

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Through School and SPJST Years: Sam and Brooke Achieve Top Honors

Congratulations to Sam Vanicek of Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club and Brooke Hoelscher of Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club! They are pictured in the left photo graduating as valedictorian and salutatorian of their eighth grade class at Rogers Middle School in 2008 and, in the right photo, on May 31, 2012, as valedictorian and salutatorian of their senior class at Rogers High School. These two SPJST youth club members are the top of their class! Way to go, Sam and Brooke!

Lodge 80, Holland supports community

SPJST Lodge 80, Holland met on June 2, 2012, at 4 p.m. President Rita Spinn called the meeting to order. The membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for departed members. A memoiral to the scholarship fund in the amount of $25 was given in memory of George Moreno. Board of director absent was Joe Liles. Sales agents absent were Joe Liles, Janet Lyon, Chad Simposon, and Doni Powell. April meeting minutes were approved as printed. Treasurer Jewel Wolf gave the financial report, and it was approved in

a motion by Coleman Benner, seconded by Connie Horak. Secretary Linda Hill read thank you notes from Estelle Coker, Victoria Pajestka, Cyril Pajestka, the youth of St. John Lutheran Church, and the Lions Club of Bartlett. Youth Leader Christine Festa gave the youth report and the financial report. The reports were approved by the membership. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Pajestka, Jr. reported on the upcoming convention and the delegates going from Lodge 80. Paula Weir has requested the use of the barbecue pit on July 7 and 8 for a fundraiser for Peggy Tschoerner. Membership agreed. The membership agreed to donate $100 to the Holden Football Camp in a motion by Connie Horak, seconded

by Barbara Taisler-Hill. A request was made by Frankie Grosclose for Holland Baptist Youth to be allowed to have a bake sale at the hall on Thursday, June 14. Membership agreed in a motion by Dan Hendrix, seconded by Coleman Benner. Brother Frankie moved to donate $25 each to the Lutheran and Baptist youth bake sale, seconded by Coleman Benner. Motion carried. Sister Rita stated a good number of people turned out for the Czech National Cemetery meeting. A slate of officers was elected in a motion by Vicki Slye, seconded by Coleman Benner. Membership also agreed to give $300 to the three men in charge and responsible for the upkeep of the cemetery. Those attending the cemetery meeting were Raymond Balusek, Edwin Balusek, Frank Massar, Allen Martinetz, Alan Taisler, Frank Pajestka, Jr., Coleman Benner, Gregory Gerig, Mike Gerig, and President Rita Spinn. Helen Pajestka requested the painting of the entrance of the lodge. Sister Rita said it will be done. Those having birthdays in June were Jewel Wolf, Millard Mowdy, and Garret Festa. Cracker Jacks were handed out to all dads. Door prizes were won by Rita Spinn, Dan Hendrix, Estelle Coker, J.D. Coker, and Jewel Wolf. Bobby Wuensche gave a brief talk on the upcoming convention. The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m. Next Meeting—July 7 The next meeting will be July 7. Fraternally, Estelle Coker, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton Honors High School Graduates

On Monday, June 4, 2012, Lodge 47, Seaton celebrated 2012 high school graduates at its meeting. Brooke Hoelscher of Rogers High School and Matthew Hoelscher of RosebudLott High School both spoke to members about

their future college plans. CENTER PHOTO: They celebrated with cake and ice cream after the meeting. They are pictured with Lodge 47 Secretary/District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky.

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Lodge 84, Dallas meets Monday, June 18

Dear Members, In observance of Father’s Day, the next monthly meeting of Lodge 84, Dallas will be Monday, June 18, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited, and hopefully, there will be a good turn out! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 87, Temple sets June 19 member dinner

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 87, Temple invites all members and their families to join in a catered meal, fellowship, and awards presentation on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at the lodge hall, located onequarter mile north of the East Adams Avenue exit, on North 50th Street in Temple.

The social begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meal at 7 p.m., which is being catered by Mungia’s Barbecue of Heidenheimer. There will be a short business meeting followed by our annual awards ceremony and prize drawing. Please return the RSVP card that you received in the mail by this Friday, June 15, so we can plan for the meal. I look forward to seeing you. Fraternally, Hiram Dixon President —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston meets Monday, June 18

All Lodge 88, Houston members please take note: the June monthly meeting of Lodge 88 has been changed to Monday, June 18, 2012, due to the SPJST Convention being held on the second Monday of June. Please note this change to the third Monday in June. JoAnn Buri Second Vice President —SPJST—

Lodge 79 Corpus Christi Lodge 88, Houston member: to host First Communion District Five YAD

Mark and Virginia Rebecek are pictured with their granddaughter Sarah Rinaldi who made her First Communion on May 12, 2012, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Sarah and her grandparents are all members of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi.

Dear Members, Lodge 88 is proud to host District Five Youth Achievement Day on Sunday, June 24, 2012. Registration is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The kitchen committee will prepare a light lunch for us to consist of hamburgers and hot dogs for a nominal fee. The royalty and talent portion of the day will begin at 1 p.m. This year, the food category is kolaches. The photography theme is “water.” Constructed items is “paper.” It should prove to be a very interesting day with lots of crafts and talent. I am always amazed to see the crafts that the kids have worked so very hard on. I hope that even if you do not have an active youth in the program that you will come and support our youth. Maybe you want to know more about the youth program; this is a great way to get involved. We would

love to have you there. See you then! Fraternally, Michelle Wockenfuss Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST—

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Lodge 97, Placedo meets Friday

SPJST Lodge 97, Placedo will host its quarterly meeting and ice cream social on Friday, June 15, 2012, at Victoria Mall Meeting Room (next to Sears) in Victoria, Texas, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please bring pull tabs from soda cans for Ronald McDonald House. We look forward to seeing you on June 15! Fraternally, Gay Revel, Secretary —SPJST—

Scenes from Lodge 79 Corpus Christi’s May Meeting

Samantha Green, right, displays several of her items she won ribbons for at the Nueces County Livestock Show in Robstown, Texas. She is assisted by her mother Cindy Green.

—Photos submitted by Virginia Rebecek, Secretary Treasurer Frank Sacky, right, presents a check to Samantha Green for her presentation to the members at Lodge 79’s meeting on May 20. Also pictured are Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky and Cindy Green.

LEFT PHOTO: Marcia Rew displays a $100 bill which she won in one of the many drawings at Lodge 79, Corpus Christi on May 20. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 79 birthdays for the month of May are Ruth Marek on May 26 and Irene Mitchell on May 30.

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Lodge 117 Robstown meets June 23

Lodge 117, Robstown has changed its meeting from June 2, 2012, to June 23. Meeting location is at Hill Top Community Center, located at 11425 Leopard Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. Fraternally, Frances McDonald, President —SPJST—

Lodge 133 San Antonio reports on May meeting

The members of Lodge 133, San Antonio met on Sunday, May 20, 2012, for their monthly meeting. President Jarolyn Popp was absent due to a prior commitment. The meeting was conducted by Vice President Kelsey Trinidad and Secretary-Treasurer Vicki Reese. We were happy to have Ed and Pat Keller at the meeting. The members were excited to hear that Karen Popp’s wedding was a success and that her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Emil Matula were able to attend. Attendance prizes were won by

Lodge 142 Lodge 47, Seaton Members: 1962 - Rogers High School Grads - 2012 Houston sets June 23 Lewis Sodek is celebrating lake outing

Emil Rohan, Carol Kutil, and Grace Rohan. Split-the-pot was shared by Agnes Rohan and Vicki Reese. Members celebrating birthdays in May were Jason Murley, Jennifer Rohan Castiaux, Lucille Dlugosh, Paul Heath, Sandra Heath, Sophie Hull, and Ed Keller. Members enjoyed refreshments and a games’ party. Our next meeting will be July 15 at 2 p.m. See you there. Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—

100 Percent SPJST Family - Three Generations

Rogers’ 50th class reunion while his granddaughter Brooke Hoelscher is graduating as salutatorian from Rogers High School’s Class of 2012. They were both enjoying the picnic at Lodge 47, Seaton and sporting camp tee-shirts featuring Brooke’s winning design.

Lodge 133 San Antonio: no June meeting

SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio will not meet in June due to Father’s Day. Our next meeting will be Sunday, July 15, 2012, at 2 p.m. See you there. Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—

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The June Meeting has been changed to the fourth Saturday on June 23, 2012. Lake Conroe has water in it again so we are finally able to use the Lake Conroe outing that we purchased at the Czech Center Museum Houston’s 2010 live auction. We will be the guests of Barbie and Henry Hermis, Jr. at the Lake Conroe home for the day. Their address is 49 La Costa Drive in Montgomery, Texas 77356. We will start at 10 a.m. Bring your fishing license, bathing suit or a change of clothes, and sunscreen. We will have hamburgers and hot dogs with all the trimming to eat. There will be swimming, fishing, boat rides, and games. In case you get lost, Henry’s cell number is (713) 320-7577 and Barbie’s is (713) 775-0503. If you have any questions, you can call me (713) 203-5510. We hope to see you there. We’ll have lots of fun! Fraternally, Mary Ann Kieschnick Treasurer —SPJST—

100 Percent SPJST Family - Four Generations

SPJST proudly salutes this 100 Percent SPJST Family. They are, Virginia Rebecek, right, daughter Stephanie Rinaldi, and granddaughter Sarah Rinaldi. They are all members of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi.

SPJST proudly salutes this 100 Percent SPJST Family. They are, Marceil Malak, right, daughter Arlene Brown, left, granddaughter Michelle Malak who is holding great-granddaughter Miriam Lambert. They are all members of Lodge 88, Houston.

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Lodge 151 Wharton meets Monday, June 18

SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton will hold its next quarterly meeting on Monday, June 18, 2012, at Wharton Depot Museum, located at 100 Sunset Street in Wharton, Texas. A light meal, iced tea, and dessert will be served at 6:30 p.m. Please call Carolyn Bucek (979) 532-1910 if you plan to attend so she can make arrangements for the meal. The meeting will be held after the meal. Members with birthdays in April, May, and June will be honored. Please bring an item for the raffle. See you at the meeting. Fraternally, Janie Bucek Secretary/FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 133, San Antonio Recognizes Members

LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to Jade Trinidad who celebrated her second birthday during Lodge 133, San Antonio’s April meeting. RIGHT PHOTO: Kelsey Trinidad holds her children Aiden and Jade when the

Lodge 155, Austin plans June 24 annual picnic

It’s a pizza picnic to be held Sunday, June 24, 2012, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Motl’s house at 11304 Hunters Lane. Call (512) 836-0205 for directions. Members are requested to bring a dessert or a side dish and lawn chairs

Arnold and Emilie Sefcik Celebrate 62 Years of Marriage

Arnold and Emilie Sefcik celebrated their 62nd anniversary on May 23, 2012. They were married in Bryan, Texas, on May 23, 1950. They lived in Bryan a short time then moved to Texas City in 1952 and lived there for 60 years. They have five children - Danny and wife Mary, Carl Sefcik (deceased), Kathy Sefcik Nelson and husband Troy, Teresa Sefcik Smith (deceased), and Byron Sefcik and

wife Shannon; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. For their anniversary gift, at a later date, they will be taking a cruise down the St. Croix River in Stillwater, Minnesota, with all the good polka music and all the good food to eat. (They can’t wait!) Arnold is a member of Lodge 172, Pasadena. Both Arnold and Emilie have worked and volunteered for many years at Lodge 172. —SPJST—

lodge celebrated its anniversary. Also pictured are proud grandparents Ken and Vicki Reese. The family are active members of Lodge 133. Kelsey serves as vice president, and Vicki is secretary-treasurer.

for this backyard event. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Since this meeting/picnic follows the SPJST convention in June and our delegate Joe Motl is representing our lodge, he can inform the members about the election results and changes in the by-laws or amendments at this meeting/social. I hope to see you there. Also, this is a reminder to members that our secretary/fraternal activities coordinator needs to mail in the Fraternal Incentive Report by the due date of July 13. So please provide her with any Czech heritage/cultural activities or volunteer work in which you participated in the past six months. Remember to observe Flag Day on June 14 by proudly displaying the United States flag again as you did on Memorial Day. Ginny Prasatik Secretary/FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 172 Pasadena meets Sunday, June 24

Dear Members, Due to June 17 being Father’s Day, the regular covered dish meeting will be held on Sunday, June 24. Fraternally yours, Jo Mayfield First Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—

Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station meets Sunday, June 17

Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station is moving the June meeting date due to the SPJST Convention. We will meet one week later than normal—on Sunday, June 17, 2012, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be at the usual location— Charles Munday’s office on Oak Street in Bryan. Fraternally, Henry Mayo, President —SPJST—

Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point supports MADD Walk

Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point meeting was called to order on Monday, May 14, 2012, at 7 p.m. by President James L. Lee, III. A prayer was held before the meal at the new Italian restaurant in Morgan’s Point. Secretary/Treasurer Wayne Orange stated he received transfer request forms for Artha Lambert, Haley Moore, and Preston Moore. He also gave the treasurer’s report of account balances. FAC Charlie Herendon spoke about the upcoming convention. Under new business, there was a motion and a second to buy two bicycles for the Mothers Against Drunk

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Driving walk for the first place boy and first place girl. There was no old business. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Fraternally, Wayne Orange Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST—

Bartek family

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.

The 49th Annual Bartek Family Reunion will be held Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Ratibor Country Grill in Ratibor, Texas. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. Everything is furnished, but please bring a dessert (some sugar-free items would be appreciated). Remember to bring items for the auction, too. Also, please bring pictures of your family, past reunions, or any other family information you wish to share. For more information, contact Nancy Bigon (512) 365-2862 or Paula Pagel Faris (512) 863-9533. Submitted by, Nancy Bigon Lodge 29, Taylor Paula Pagel Faris Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

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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—

2012 JOIN HANDS DAY

SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth Adults, Youth Join Hands To Beautify Member’s Yard

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Youth Club participated in Join Hands Day by coming together with the adult lodge and doing some yard work for an older member. We helped with many projects like mowing, weeding, cutting down trees,

reviving and mulching a flower bed, painting a garage door, and moving a big pile of dead branches. —SPJST—

Submitted by Sophie Milan

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#3 Washtub

By d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock

To a two-year old a #3 washtub full of water is like a beach at the ocean waiting to be waded into sloshed around in as a first exploration into new worlds a hose is a waterfall that drips on his hands and feet and sprays laughter into his face and smiles across his lips

as he plays with water and hose he thinks big thoughts pretending he is older stronger and bolder venturing into new territory leaving wakes of water as he goes

will he remember this when he sees the real ocean for the first time thinking back to summer days on grandma’s patio when the heat of the day was cooled off by water splashed on toes and clothes he sailed away that day in dreams of conquering much larger things his long journey into manhood galvanized by a #3 washtub

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Lydia Alholm Donates $1,000 to Czech museum Challenge Grant

when he comes back he will have oceans to speak of worlds to describe but none as big as the one he crossed that day when he was two and sailed away in a #3 washtub. —SPJST—

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Lydia Alholm, a member of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth and Sokol Fort Worth, is pictured presenting Czech Heritage Museum Board President Jerry Milan a $1,000 donation towards the Museum Challenge Grant. Lydia’s parents, Tony and Frances Tirk, immigrants from Czechoslovakia, would be very proud to know how much their heritage has meant to their children and community. Three historical markers have been placed on the family farm in Colleyville, Texas, to preserve the history of events that have taken place. At the farm is the founding home of the Texas High School Gymnastic Program. Lydia’s donation to the Museum Challenge Grant and in her community shows her dedication to the preservation of Czech heritage.

Czech Heritage Museum Challenge Grant Deadline Extended to Friday, June 15! Every SPJST Member is asked to give $10 or more. All donors’ names will be published in the Special June 27 Post-Convention Vestnik. Mail tax-deductible donation to: Czech Heritage Museum 119 West French Avenue Temple, Texas 76501

Thank you kindly for your donation.

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Write ‘Em Cowboy By d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock

if you could ride a poem it would be thrilling to saddle up and hit the trail

riding with the wind in your hair feeling the power of the poem beneath you

a poem will gallop if spurred on or have a nice easy lope for more gentle riding

make sure the cinch is tight so you don’t lose your sense of balance and fall off the poem before you get

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back to the barn. —SPJST—

SPJST Participates in National Polka Festival Saturday, May 26, 2012 • Ennis, Texas

SPJST sponsored a kolache eating contest. Congratulations to kolache eating contest winners: men’s division - Sam Chmelar of San Marcos, Texas; women’s division - Jay Morris of San Angelo, Texas; boy’s division - Robert Kammerer of Purdon, Texas; and girl’s division - Sophie Kammerer of Purdon, Texas. LEFT and CENTER PHOTOS: Kolache eating contest winners are pictured with Rosie Steinman of

Lodge 154, Fort Worth; State Duke Jaxson Brisco of Lodge 9, Snook; State Queen Alyssa Torres of Lodge 48, Beyersville; State King Robert Lewis of Lodge 9, Snook; and State Youth Director Frank Horak. RIGHT PHOTO: State Royalty Court members are pictured with family and friends and State Youth Director Horak, far left, and Lodge 9, Snook Youth Leader Marie Shelfer, far right.

LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are 2011-2012 State Duke Jaxson Brisco, State King Robert Lewis, State Queen Alyssa Torres, and Czech Feszt Ambassador Rosie Steinman of Lodge 154, Fort Worth. CENTER PHOTO: Riding the SPJST Float in the festival parade are, in front, left to right, Reagan Langer, Misty Dvorak, April Dvorak, Pierce Tignor, Preston Sul-

livan, and Jennifer and Danny Dvorak. On the float are State Duke Jaxson Brisco, Rosie Steinman, State King Robert Lewis, and State Queen Alyssa Torres. RIGHT PHOTO: Pictured with Lodge 25 Assistant Youth Leader Betty Macalik are Reagan, April, Preston, Pierce, Misty, Jennifer, and Danny.

LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are Lisa (Laznovsky) Vyers of Lodge 135, Ennis; Mary Steinman of Lodge 154, Fort Worth; and Rita Holland of Lodge 25, Ennis. CENTER PHOTO: Margaret and Johnnie I. Krajca of

Lodge 25, Ennis get ready for the parade. RIGHT PHOTO: In the truck pulling the SPJST Float are Mary Steinman, left, back, District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, and Float Driver David Nauert.

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Scenes from Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth Meeting Tuesday, May 8, 2012 • Submitted by Joan Shropshire, Secretary

LEFT PHOTO: Hostesses were, left to right, Linda Horner, Lois Smith, Joy Booe, and Norma McLendon. CENTER PHOTO: Birthday ladies are, left to right, Hermina Cihacek, Sunny Kercho, Corina Cranfill, and

Daylight or dark in any time zone

Doris Overstreet. RIGHT PHOTO: Mother’s Day chocolate winners are, left to right, Evelyn Scaff, Lois Smith, Lucille Kret, and Corina Cranfill.

Passing Time

By d.knape • Lodge 187, Round Rock

There’s no saving time what we have is on loan

Spend it today like there’s no tomorrow

time passes away to out own sweet sorrow.

In Memoriam

Expression of Sympathy

We the members of Lodge 66, Waco, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed brother. MOODY E. EDWARDS, JR. Moody Edwin Edwards, Jr., age 78, of Robinson, passed away early Saturday evening, June 2, 2012, at Royal Manor Nursing Home in Waco. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Moody Edwards, Jr. June 7 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West with Reverend Carry Killough and Reverend David Cozart officiating. Graveside services followed at 12:30 p.m. at Waco Memorial Park. The family received visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 6 at the funeral home. Mr. Edwards was born November 19, 1933, in West, the son of Moody E. and Dovie (Cox) Edwards. He attended schools in West. On November

27, 1964, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Mercer in Robinson. Moody was a supervisor for TXU Energy for over 28 years. He also served 30 years with the McLennan County Sheriff Department and two years with the Waco Police Department. Moody was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Robinson. He enjoyed security work, taking walks, traveling, going to the coast, and visiting with family and friends. Moody was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers James Dwain Edwards and Tommy Edwards. Survivors include beloved wife of 47 years Dorothy Edwards of Robinson; sons Brian Edwards and wife Jennifer of Northfield, Minnesota, and Patrick Edwards and wife Veronica of Waco; grandson Bennett Weston Edwards; step-grandson Blake Holmes; and many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee, Diana Engelke Dorothy Veselka —SPJST—

SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook Order Form SPJST is proud to present a treasured collection of recipes from our members whose contributions have made this cookbook possible. Cookbook includes 700 pages and approximately 1,400 recipes. Cookbooks are shipped via USPS Media Mail. Makes a great birthday, anniversary, wedding, or anytime gift! Order online at www.spjst.org. Please send me ______ copies of “SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook” at $15.00 each, plus $3.00 for shipping/handling/tax per book (total $18.00 each). Make checks or money orders payable to SPJST. Ship To: Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________ State_________________ Zip_______________ Phone (_____)_______________________ Email__________________________________________ Payment Information:

Enclosed is my check or money order made payable to SPJST for $________. Please charge my credit card in the amount of $________.

Credit Card #__________ __________ __________ __________ Expiration Date ______/______ 3 or 4 digit security code _________ (usually on back of card) Billing Zip Code_____________ Signature____________________________________________________________ Mail Order Form to: SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503-0100 Fax (for credit card orders only): (254) 773-8087 Phone (for questions only): (254) 773-1575 Email: info@spjst.org The proceeds from cookbook sales go to Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center and SPJST Education and Nature Center.

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SPJST Youth

Section Lodge 32, Victoria Youth Club sets garage sale

Lodge 88, Houston to host District Five YAD

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 88, Houston Youth Club: ready for Splash Town

Dear Members, We will have our social on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Splash Town. Please meet at the front gate of Splash Town at 9:30 a.m so we can go in right when it opens at 10 a.m. Remember to bring your sack lunch, and the lodge will provide

drinks. If you would like to bring a guest, your guest can take advantage of it and just pay the group rate. I hope that many of you can attend. It’s always a lot of fun! Fraternally, Allison Wockenfuss, age 15 —SPJST—

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Lodge 88, Houston youth excited about YAD

Dear Members, Our District Five Youth Achievement Day (YAD) is on Sunday, June 24, 2012. I am really excited about it. I already have one craft finished and almost another. I plan to enter five crafts. I am also going to be in a group talent. It’s going to be a lot of fun. I can’t wait. Fraternally, Keith Wockenfuss, age 7 —SPJST—

2011-2012 District Two King Expresses Heartfelt Thanks

Dear Readers, It has been a great year serving as King of District Two! I feel blessed to have been selected king. I have to send out a big, big, big—I mean big—thank you to David and Melanie for all of the hard work they did this past year! From making and decorating the floats to entering all the parades and letting my queen and I ride in the Vettes. I would like to say what great drivers we had for all of the events! Also, a big thank you to my district youth counselor, Patsy Koslovsky, for encouraging me last year to write a speech and run for king. I didn’t think that I would make it to State, much less getting first runner-up at State. Patsy helped

me discover something that I thought I didn’t have. Also, I have to say thank you to my youth leader, Lynette Talasek, and the mother lodge of Seaton for the encouragement and the heartfelt thank yous for being their king. I have to say that I had the best duke

in the state—Michael Hoelscher. There is never a dull moment with him. And, I can’t forget my wonderful, gracious parents . . . for putting up with all the times that I said my speech in front of them. They have showed me and led me to greater things in life! Wow, there are so many people to thank, and I don’t want to leave out anybody, so thanks to all of those who have been there for me and have helped me this year serving as king. Fraternally, Jerry Pechal District Two King Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

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Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech Lekce dvacetdva Lesson 22

Parts of Speech Z jm no ? Pronoun

You remember that in the study of English, a pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. In Czech, there are seven types of pronouns:

1. Personal — já, ty, on, ona, oni, ony, my, and vy. 2. Possessive — můj, tvůj, jeho, její, náš, váš, etc. 3. Demonstrative — ten, ta, to, tento, tato, toto, onen, ona, ono. 4. Interrogative — kdo? co? který? jaký? čí? 5. Relative — který, jenž (who, which, that), kdo, co 6. Indefinite — někdo, některý, nějaký, kdo-si, co-si. Quantita-

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tive pronouns: každý, všechen; sám, sama, samo, týž, táž, též — latter all expressing identity. 7. Negative — nikdo, nic, žádný .

1. Personal pronouns The longer forms — mne, mně, tebe, tobě — are used in emphasis and after prepositions. The shorter forms — mi, mě, tě, ti — are used when no stress is needed, and are used after the stressed word. Psal mi. Znáš mě? On mi psal. Ty mě znáš? There is a special reflexive pronoun — se — for all three persons, singular, and plural. Example: Já se mýji. On se mýje. My se mýjeme. .

Miss Texas Czech Slovak Queen Participates in Ennis

2012 Miss Texas Czech Slovak Queen Caitlin Orsak of Lodge 4, Hallettsville participated in the National Polka Festival Parade in Ennis on Saturday, May 26, 2012.

Let us note here an important spelling rule: When the masculine sex only is involved, the pronoun is oni. When both sexes are involved, the pronoun is still oni. When only the female sex is involved, the pronoun is ony. Modifying adjectives and verbs must agree with these endings. Example: Ženy donesly Chlapi donesli všichni (both sexes) donesli.

After prepositions, of course, the j becomes ň — do něho, k němu, s ní, s nimi, etc. .

2. Possessive pronouns correspond to the personal pronouns.

For the 1st person singular, the possessive pronoun is můj (má, mé); and plural — náš.

For the 2nd person singular, it is tvůj (tvá, tvé); and plural váš (vaše).

For the 3rd person singular, masculine and neuter, the possessive pronoun is jeho, which remains invariable; for the 3rd person singular feminine, it is její; and for the 2nd person plural, it is jejich for all three genders. It also remains invariable. .

3. Demonstrative pronouns — ten, ta, to, tento, tenhle.

Colloquially, tamten or tamhle is used for onen (yonder, that one). The gender, of course, determines which you use. .

4. Interrogative pronouns — kdo, koho, komu, o kom, kým; co, čeho, čemu, o čem, čím? pro co, proč, nač, zač. který, jaký — the distinction between these two is not always strictly observed. .

Miss Kolache Festival Participates in Snook

2011 Miss Kolache Festival Hannah Kovar of Lodge 9, Snook participated in the Snookfest parade on Saturday, June 2, 2012.

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5. Relative pronouns kdo — he who Kdo nepracuje, ať nejí. co — that which . . . Dojdeme k tomu, o čem jsem chtěl mluvit. Co is also used colloquially, as is Od té doby, co . . . ; Lidí, co tam byli . . . Jenž is used mostly in literary style. In speech, it is replaced by který. Instead of muž, jehož znám, we say muž, kterého znám.

6. Indefinite pronouns někdo, některý, nějaký, někde, někdy; the suffix si: kdo-si, co-si, kde-si, kdy-si, čí-si; also the suffix -koli: kdokoli, cokoli, jaký-koli, kterýkoli; and the prefix lec-: leckdo. Každý may be used only with countable objects; všechen for uncountable objects. In the plural, všichni does duty for both countables and uncountables.

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. June 16 Texas Czech Genealogical Society Summer Conference “Two Became One - The Perfect Pair”—at Caldwell Civic Center, 103 Presidential Corridor W, Caldwell, Texas. For info, contact Bennie Stasny (512) 497-6007 or email blstasny@aol.com.

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) 7854500.

Through June 25 Textile Exhibit—at TCHCC Museum, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas: lace, embroidery, crochet, knitting, tatting, and fabrics. Anyone interested in sharing textiles, email TCHCC info@czechtexas.org; or call (979) 968-9399; also visit www.czechtexas.org. Submitted by Retta Chandler, TCHCC President/SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis.

June 27 - July 17 Czechoslovak Foreign Institute Summer Study Tour 2012—Tours of Czech historic places, Czech language classes, traditional Czech food, Czech cultural events, and a lecture on the current situation in the Czech Republic. For more information contact Thadious Polasek (979) 212-1372; email Polasek29@gmail.com; or write to Thadious T. Polasek, 730 County Road 230, Schulenburg, Texas 78956. Submitted by Thadious T. Polasek, Lodge 67, Schulenburg.

July 14 - September 15 El Camino Real de los Tejas Exhibit—at TCHCC, La Grange, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas. Contact TCHCC (888) 7854500 for information.

July 28 CHS State Meeting/Genealogy Conference—at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. Hosted by Harris County CHS.

July and August Performance Dates Heart of the Tin Trunk - original heritage musical at Festival Institute, 248 Jaster Road, Round Top, Texas 78954: From a contemporary Texas celebration to historic Czech lands, this Broadway-style show celebrates life and family as a recent college graduate discovers her ancestry and destiny. Public preview performance for families with children - Friday, July 27 at 8 p.m.; Performance dates: July 28 at 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 29 at 2 p.m.; Friday August 3 at 2 p.m.; Saturday, August 4 at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, August 5 at 2 p.m. For information - via mail: Heart of the Tin Trunk/Backstage, Inc., 558 South Washington Street, La Grange, Texas 78945; via email info.heartofthetintrunk@gmail.com; by phone (979) 250-1843; or visit www.HeartOfTheTinTrunk.com.

September 13 Czech Veteran DVD Photo/Info Deadline—If you had previously submitted Czech Veteran photos/info for the Czech Veteran Wall of Honor, or for the Czechs in Uniform books, you will need to resubmit. Photos/info will be placed on a DVD which will allow for viewing on a laptop, PC, or television. The DVD is scheduled to be available for the TCGS event - Honoring Our Czech Veterans - on November 10, 2012. Submit information to: Charlene Hurta, 1231 CR 201A, Angleton, Texas 77515; or via email cmhurta@earthlink.net.

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Example: každý člověk každá žena každé děvče všichni lidé všechny ženy všechny chleby všechna děvčata.

Sám means ‘alone’ — byl jsem tam sám.

Samý, samá, samé — are used to express an idea of fullness or richness: stromy byly samý květ byli tam sami cizinci na samém konci u samého okna .

7. Negative pronouns If the prefix ni- is added to the personal pronouns, they are turned into negative pronouns: ni-kdo nic

From který, jaký, the negative pronoun žádný is used before nouns:

žádný clověk žádná žena .

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“Two Became One—The Perfect Pair” to be held June 16 in Caldwell

The Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) invites all Czechs and friends of Czechs to its summer conference, which will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the Caldwell Civic/Visitor Center in Caldwell, Texas. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Coffee, juice, and kolaches, along with entertainment by Henry and Susan Machicek, will help to get everyone in the mood for a Czech-type day. Since June is the month of weddings, we will witness a true, Czech wedding that was held in the Czech

Republic in 2009, when Anne Hyzak and Michelle Hyzak present “A Family Wedding in the Czech Republic.” Traditions are closely adhered to in the Czech Lands, and many of those traditions will be reviewed during the presentation. Along with other references to weddings, such as music and photos of War Bridal Couples, another special guest, Tresa Tatyrek will offer two sessions on using the extensive search engine, Family Search, to unveil facts about our ancestors. This promises to be a very enlightening presentation and after hearing the tips, she will offer attendees an opportunity to follow up on her suggestions in the Book Room. The Book Room will be available for everyone’s research projects and will be manned by genealogists with experience and a willingness to help you with your Czech genealogy. You are invited to bring an item for the silent auction that will be held during the day. The silent auction is a popular part of every event, and the receipts from it are being set aside for the purchase of an Army Jeep, which will be displayed in the Czech Veterans’ Museum at the SPJST Home Office in Temple, Texas. A Czech meal consisting of roast beef will be served at 12 noon. And in the afternoon, we will be treated to a special surprise. For further information about this event, please contact Bennie Stasny (512) 497-6007 or email her blstasny@aol.com. We look forward to seeing all of our members, as well as many who have never attended, at this event. Fraternally, Nancy Machu Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—

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Penelope Parish Hall polka mass set for August 5

Penelope Parish Hall will feature Czech and Then Some on Sunday, August 5, 2012, at Penelope Parish Church, Penelope, Texas, (northeast of West in Hill County). Polka mass with Czech and Then Some begins 11 a.m. Dinner will be served at 12 noon, and the dance is from 1 to 5 p.m. Concessions, snacks, and sodas will be available. For information, including admission cost, please call (254) 5332309. Dorothy Machac Lodge 6, Cottonwood —SPJST—

Czech professors research history rural schools and emigration

A visit by three professors from the University of Pardubice in the Czech Republic on Thursday, May 3, 2012, to the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center Library was a pleasant and welcome surprise. Karel Rydl, Ph.D., vice-rector professor, PhDr. Petr Vorel, CSc. Dean, Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, and Professor Milena Lenderova spent the afternoon at TCHCC following a history conference at the University of Texas in Austin and before their scheduled trip to New York before returning to the Czech Republic. On their way to La Grange, they drove through Praha, Novohrad, stopped at the Komensky school site and then through Moravia. In La

Grange, Janis Hrncir gave them a tour of the Texas Czech Music Museum and the TCHCC Museum and Library building. When they discovered the wealth of resources in the TCHCC Melnar Library, they quickly began their research. While they were in the library, Melissa Pavlik came for some help in translating the only letter that was sent to her great-grandmother from a daughter that did not emigrate. Assisted by Janis Hrncir, the professors researched the Komensky and Moravia schools. They were also interested in the communities of the early Czech settlers that came to Texas. In a phone conversation with TCHCC President Retta Chandler, Dr. Rydl expressed interest in bringing University of Pardubice Czech students to TCHCC next year to do more research. The University of Pardubice is located east of Prague in the town of Pardubice. Since 1874, the Great Steeplechase (Velká Pardubická) has taken place there every autumn. The University offers bachelor’s, master’s and Doctoral degree study programs in over 100 specializations. —SPJST—

CCMH exhibits Kamil Kubik art work

The Kamil Kubik Foundation was launched in New York as a Living Legacy to this renowned artist. The legendary Czech born (Olomouc) artist Kamil Kubik died August 2011. Mr. Kubik’s original art exhibition was a major component of the Czech Center Museum Houston’s month long grand opening ceremonies in mid-February through mid March in 2005. CCMH proudly exhibits a permanent collection of his beautiful prolific impressionist art work. The Czech Center Museum Houston remembers Kamil Kubik, artist to Presidents, Royalty, and Art Patrons of all ages. We will showcase them on your next docent tour. The foundation is now seeking its exempt status. Their mission is to provide scholarships in the field of artistic endeavor. For information on how you can assist in this endeavor, send an email to kamilkubik2012@gmail.com. For your viewing and listening pleasure at the Czech Center Museum Houston: CCMH Foyer – Hanak Biblical

Times Ceramics Collection fine art hand made by Czech Karel Hanak highly awarded academic artist, classic chateau furniture and wall art. Wenceslas Chapel - Czech Crystal Chandeliers, Stained Glass Windows, Antique Castles/Chateau furniture, Jiri Grbavcic, Czech artist paintings. Brno Gallery - Art Nouveau, beveled glass windows/doors Presidents Room – Numerous collections glass, porcelain, ceramics, toys, dolls, boudoir/perfume bottles, vintage and antique jewelry and paintings. Prague Hall – Ballroom, Crystal Chandeliers, Czech Masters Alfons Mucha, father of the Art Nouveau Movement collection and Kamil Kubik Impressionist Landscapes fill the Prague Hall ballroom. Pilsen Hall – Folk Art Gallerie, costume and vintage art; The Ottervik Collection Czechoslovakian Art Glass/Ceramics 1918 – 1938, 1289 pieces. Comenius Library – Vintage, antique and current volumes; lamp collection from the Ottervik exhibit; permanent exhibit of early Czech immigrant rancher/farmer from Velky Ujezd, Czech land (then Austro-Hungarian Empire) in 1903 – the Frank Joseph Tomek family to Cameron, Texas. The collection is provided by great-great-grandson Jacques Williams, former CCMH scholarship awardee, as gift of his grandparents Clem and Martha Vasicek Tomek of Cameron. Save the date - CCMH 18th Anniversary Gala Fun and Fundraiser takes place Saturday, August 25, 2012. We thank you to please remember the importance of your participation in attendance and donations to help CCMH continue its outreach mission of celebrating heritage and helping attain needed capital improvement, third floor. Submitted by, Effie Rosene Lodge 232, Mid-Houston —SPJST—

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Massacre and Destruction of Lidice Part 1

For centuries, Lidice was an ordinary agricultural Czech village, which belonged to the Buštehrad manor, located in a shallow valley of the Lidice Creek in the Kladno district some 20 km west of Prague. The village is today, a quiet town that lies adjacent to valleys and meadows, with a few stone ruins of a farmhouse and church, and a striking bronze sculpture of children. What happened to Lidice on June 10, 1942, shocked the entire world: the German government announced that it had destroyed the small village of Lidice, Czechoslovakia, killing every adult male and some 52 women. All surviving women and children were then deported to concentration camps, or if found suitable, were “Germanized.” The Nazis then proudly proclaimed that the village of Lidice, its residents, and its very name, were now forever blotted from memory.

Before destruction

After the Munich Agreement of September 1938, Hitler’s troops occupied the ethnic-German border regions of Bohemia and Moravia (the Sudetenland). Soon afterward, Hungary received territory in southern Slovakia and Ruthenia. Czechoslovakia ceased to exist in March 1939 when Hitler occupied the rest of the Czech lands, and the remaining part of Slovakia became a Nazi puppet state. Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia had tragic consequences for Lidice. In order to suppress the growing antiFascist resistance movement, security police chief SS Obergruppenfuhrer Reinherd Heydrich was appointed deputy Reichs-protektor in September 1941. During his short reign of terror, 5000 anti-Fascist fighters and their helpers were imprisoned. The courts working under martial law were kept busy, and the Nazis

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even had people summarily executed without a trial in order to spread fear throughout the country. So many people throughout the Sudetenland died on the scaffold from Heydrich’s persecution, that he earned himself the nickname the “Hangman.”

The Czech leaders in exile who made the decision to kill Heydrich - Col. Frantisek Moravec, Gen. Sergej Ingr, Edvard Benes, and Gen. Rudolf Viest.

Edvard Beneš, leader of the Czechoslovak government-in-exile, together with František Moravec (head of Czechoslovak military intelligence), organized and coordinated a resistance network. Emil Hácha (third President of Czechoslovakia, 1938 to 1939), Prime Minister Eliáš (Czechoslovak general and politician and Prime Minister of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, April 27, 1939 to September 28, 1941), and the Czech resistance also acknowledged Beneš’s leadership. It was decided by Edvard Beneš, leader of the Czechoslovak government-in-exile, together with František Moravec other political and military

leaders in Paris and London that some action must be taken if they wanted to retain the leadership of the exiled movement under their control. That action was to be the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich.

Operation Anthropoid The most significant act of resistance was the assassination of SS Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich, the Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia, “The Butcher of Prague.” The mission codenamed ‘Operation Anthropoid’ was to be carried out by seven Czech patriots Adolf Opálka, Josef Bublík, Jan Kubiš, Jaroslav Švarc, Jan Hrubý, Josef Valčík, and Josef Gabčík - who had trained with Polish forces in Britain. The ambush took place on May 27, 1942 as Heydrich drove to his office.

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Severely wounded, Heydrich was rushed to Bulovka Hospital where he died eight days later.

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Soon after Heydrich’s death, Nazi reprisals began when an enraged Hitler ordered mass executions of the Czech populace. Thankfully for many Czech civilians, Hitler’s threat never materialized; however, Karl Hermann

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Frank, now Secretary of State for the German Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, reported from Berlin that the Führer had commanded the following concerning any village implicated in the Heydrich assassination:

• Execute all adult males over the age of 15. • Immediately transport all women to concentration camps. • Place all children suitable for “Germanizing” with SS families in the Reich and raised as Germans. • Destroy entire village and level the area. To be continued. —SPJST—

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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment

Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 5 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Send updates directly to: VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: (254) 773-8087. Email to: melaniez@vvm.com. Advertising rates are $2 per column inch for lodge ads; $4 per column inch for non-profit organization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com.

LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 966-3795. Lodge Meetings: 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, June 15—Social night, 6 p.m. Saturday, June 16—Lenart family reunion Sunday, June 17—Soukup family reunion, 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23—Girard family reunion Sunday, June 24—Filer/Pustejovsky reunion, 10 a.m. Friday, June 29—Malone Co-op, Inc. annual meeting, 6 p.m. Saturday, June 30—Krizan family reunion Sunday, July 1—SPJST Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, July 6—Social night, 6 p.m. Sunday, July 8—Sonnenberg/Radke reunion Sunday, July 15—115th Annual SPJST Lodge 6 Picnic: serving fried chicken and sausage beginning at 11 a.m.; auction at 1 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, June 16—Peoples Choice, country/western/mix music. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $7/person Sunday, June 17—Czech and Then Some, polka/waltz/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) 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) Thursday, June 14—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 17—Dining room rental Saturday, June 24—Dining room rental Saturday, June 30—Benefit

Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay on Hwy 287 East until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and go under the overpass at Interstate 45. Go approx. 3/4 mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (972) 875-8381; Hall Phone: (972) 875-8381. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Game room open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

LODGE 26, SKIDMORE (7) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of March, June, and September, 3 p.m. at Skidmore Fire Station. Call Secretary Patricia Thompson (361) 364-1266 for December meeting date, time, and location.

LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard.

LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) Friday, June 15—Stepsiders, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, June 22—Straight Up Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 27–Live music by the Bobby Jay Five Band, 7 to 10 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, June 16—Timeless Country Saturday, July 21—Cherokee Rose

Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy. 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy. 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end turn right; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (254) 875-2156; Hall Phone: (254) 863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: (512) 237-2438/day; (830) 8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR; go 2 miles to Mumford Road and turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. The lodge hall is at the bend of the road (white building). Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields (979) 324-5961; FAC Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287. Insurance certificates info, call Secretary Lillie Matejka O’Shields (979) 324-5961.

LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Brenda Cox (979) 543-7171; Hall Phone: (979) 648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:15 p.m. at the hall. Bingo every Monday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. 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.

LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Sunday, June 17—Ocker Brethren Church Father’s Day Barbecue Dinner: includes all the trimmings; starting at 11a.m.; silent auction. Proceeds benefit the church. Saturday, June 23—Free Appreciation Dance for the public: Ennis Czech Boys, 7 to 11 p.m. Sunday, June 24—Private Saturday, June 30—Jerry Haisler Saturday, July 7—Private Saturday, July 14—Private Friday, July 20—Annual Barbecue Cookoff . . watch the Věstník for details! Saturday, July 21—Annual Barbecue Cookoff . . watch the Věstník for details!

Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy. 53, Temple. Directions: Star Hall is 6 miles east of Temple on Highway 53

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(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. LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Monday, June 18—Lodge 84 meeting, 7:30 p.m.

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

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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, June 16—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $8 per person Saturday, June 23—No dance Saturday, June 30—Bobby Flores. $20 per person.

Take Note: All dances are held from 8 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. Reservations suggested, but not required, unless otherwise noted. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 visit 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, June 23—Metro Dance Club: Ronnie Martin, swingtime

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) Sunday, June 24—June meeting, 1 p.m. (note date change due to Father’s Day) Saturday, July 7—Lowell and Debi

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 holi-

day) 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) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at Ryan's, 1413 N Loop 336 W, Conroe. For more information, contact Barbara Williams-Rash (936) 295 7778 or email bwillrash@suddenlink.net or Chuck Toney (281) 362-9062 or email 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. 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).

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LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: Andy Anderson (936) 634-1962. Lodge Meetings: First Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. Regular Dances: First Friday night of each month, 8 to 11 p.m.

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Rental Information: (281) 351-1045; Hall Phone: (281) 373-9482. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall with a potluck meal served. Lodge provides the meat.

LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall/Bruceville-Eddy Senior Center.

LODGE 201, BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 3948 FM 2502, Bleiblerville. Directions: Hall is across the street from the post office in Bleiblerville. Hall Rental Information: James Balke (979) 830-0796; (979) 830-0118. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton.

LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE (3) Lodge Meetings: For meeting date/time/location, call Norman Kneschk (254) 386-3222; or email normk_82@hughes.net. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Sandra Pierce (254) 485-5801 for meeting date, time, and location.

LODGE 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Mary Hatter (940) 322-8503; or any sales agent for meeting location.

LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: Every third Sunday of January, March, May, July, and September at 6 p.m. Contact Secretary Pam Lehmann (806) 561-5105 for location. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month at 5 p.m. Contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams (806) 990-3351 for location. LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. Call Secretary Edna Rivas (915) 727-2048 for meeting location.

LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Call for meeting location Secretary Tammy Copeland (325) 320-4089. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Courtney Holzberlain (325) 829-3377 for meeting date/time/location.

LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Lodge Meetings: First Monday of each month at Best Quality Meats and Sausage Shop, 2610 South General Bruce Drive, Temple. Meal at 6 p.m. followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact President James Lee (254) 289-6816. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Trish Konkler for meeting date/time/location (254) 780-9012. LODGE 255, KATY (5) Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month 6:30 p.m. at China Buffet, 2001 Katy Mills Boulevard, Katy.

LODGE 258, SEGUIN (7) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, 4 p.m. at Alumni Student Center, conference rooms A and B, Texas Lutheran Campus, Seguin. —SPJST—

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Flag Day recognizes the “birth” of the American flag, when on June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress officially established the flag of our new nation.

Many historians believe that the first American flag was designed by Congressman Francis Hopkinson and sewn by Philadelphia seamstress Betsy Ross. The original American flag consisted of 13 stripes alternating red and white, and 13 white stars in a blue field which represented the “New Constellation” of 13 colonies. Our flag’s colors are also symbolic. Red signifies hardiness and valor; white stands for purity and innocence; and blue represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice.