Volume 100 Number 29
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Benevolence
H E R A L D
★ Humanity
ISSN —07458800
★ Brotherhood
July 18, 2012
Lodge 9, Snook Member Ollie Jakubik Achieves Grand Age of 96
SPJST congratulates Sister Ollie Jakubik, a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook, who will celebrate her 96th birthday on July 20, 2012. As such, Sister Jakubik is entitled to all SPJST member benefits with no further dues or assessments required. Ollie (Olga Emilie Shenkir) Jakubik was born in Seaton, Texas, in 1916. She grew up on a farm in Seaton and learned about a loving family life and the value of hard work from her parents John M. and Emilie (Lesikar) Shenkir. Ollie and her brother John Shenkir are the only surviving siblings. Sister Martha Shenkir Armintrout and brothers Edwin, Adolph, Rudolph, and Jessie Shenkir are all deceased. Their mother Emilie died in a house fire when Ollie was about 16 years old so Ollie had to help her father with her three younger siblings. Their father
John passed away in about 1941. Ollie married Ernest Rudolph Jakubik on November 24, 1938, at the home of Reverend F.J. Kostorhyz in Temple, Texas. Ernest was a farmer/rancher and an SPJST sales representative. Ollie was a mother and homemaker. She also worked at various jobs including the grocery store bakery and the greatest length of time as store clerk and kitchen helper at Snook ISD from which she retired in 1989. Ollie and
Ernest were blessed with four children: Carlson (wife Judy Fuchs) of New Braunfels, Lyndon (wife Maude Bothe) of Snook, Elaine (husband James Muzny) of Deanville, and Bernice (husband Thomas Junek) of Snook; 11 grandchildren and spouses; and 12 great-grandchildren. Ernest passed away in 1989. The knowledge that she learned on the family farm helped Ollie in her life as a mother/homemaker raising four chil-
dren on a farm working with Ernest taking care of animals and working in the fields. “I remember milking cows by hand and making homemade cheese, and caring for the household needs,” she says. “Our children also had to help out on the farm; it was hard work, but it brings wonderful memories of family togetherness that you don’t see too much of today.” The memories of togetherness extend to visiting friends and family on Sunday afternoon and enjoying svacina of poppyseed and cottage cheese kolaches and doughnuts with coffee and tea. An SPJST member for 78 years, Ollie’s first SPJST life insurance certificate was purchased by her father. “And, after I married Ernest, he made sure I had another,” Ollie remarks.
Associate Agent
Associate Agent
Career Agent
Career Agent
Albin Machu, CFFM Lodge 29, Taylor District Two
Linda Johnson Lodge 177, Academy District Two
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Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 Tribute 2012 Updates ..........................4 Lodge Section......................................6 Reunions ............................................13
Earned Premium
Insurance Issued
Earned Premium
Insurance Issued
Tribute 2012 June State Top Sales Producers
Sabino Garcia
Javier Mora
Lodge 183, Arlington District Three
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Youth Section.....................................15 In Memoriam ......................................19 Czech Culture ....................................21 Advertisements..................................21 Lodge Calendar..................................22 Corpus Christi Getaway....................24
Continued on Page 14.
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Lodge 40 El CampoHillje members travel to Florida
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi District Seven
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Lodge 177 Academy gives to local organizations
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Lodge 142 Houston members enjoy lake outing
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SPJST HERALD
SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.org
VESTNIK EDITOR/ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0807 VESTNIK Fax: (254) 773-8087
email: m e l a n i e z @ v v m . c o m
SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-2902 • Home: (254) 985-0007 email: vanicek@spjst.com
VICE PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF, CFFM Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-1450 • Home: (254) 534-1930 email: genemc@spjst.com SECRETARY-TREASURER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 721-4739 • Home: (254) 778-3720 email: leonardm@spjst.com
DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878-0085 Home: (979) 272-3265 • Mobile: (979) 224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net
DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR BOBBY WUENSCHE 2451 County Road 405, Taylor, Texas 76574-5421 Home: (512) 365-3013 • Mobile: (281) 352-3517 email: boggybob@peoplepc.com DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, Texas 76691-2017 Home: (254) 826-5882
DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BILLY ROLLWITZ, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 195, Rowena, Texas 76875-0195 Home: (325) 442-3141 • Mobile: (325) 277-5362 Office: (325) 442-3038 • email: brollwitz@verizon.net DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT, FIC 1243 Clovis Rd, Houston, Texas 77008-6232 Home: (713) 864-2163 • email: lpflugh@aol.com DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM, FIC, CFFM 407 Taos Dr, Victoria, Texas 77904-3777 Home: (361) 578-3279 • Mobile: (361) 676-3279 email: ahlstrom@suddenlink.net
DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR BOB J. BAYER, FIC 1100 Hospital Blvd, Floresville, Texas 78114-2912 Home: (830) 393-9073 STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICTS ONE/FIVE Delisle Doherty Mobile: (832) 232-2049 • Home: (281) 855-2841 email: delisled@sbcglobal.net DISTRICT TWO/TRAINING DIRECTOR Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 231-7722 email: lifeagent01@yahoo.com DISTRICT THREE Philip McBee, FICF, CFFM (325) 784-9800 • Mobile: (325) 647-1949 email: philipmcbee@aol.com DISTRICT FOUR Bobby G. Davis, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (325) 450-3748 Home: (325) 947-0027 • Office: (325) 657-8400 email: bgdsr2428@aol.com DISTRICT SIX Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM Mobile: (979) 332-1616 • Home: (979) 543-2532 Fax: (979) 543-8859 • email: k-kaspar@hotmail.com DISTRICT SEVEN Don J. Strickland Mobile/Office: (979) 820-8879 email: donj.spjst@gmail.com
FINANCIAL SECRETARY ROY VAJDAK (254) 773-1575 email: royv@spjst.com
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR CHESTER JENKE, SR., FICF Home: (830) 303-4316 Mobile: (210) 413-3053 email: cejenke@gvec.net STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR FRANK HORAK Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0681 email: frankh@spjst.com
DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836-4300 • (979) 272-3440 - email: spjst@aol.com District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 - (254) 9852396 - email: patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside Ave, Dallas, Texas 75206-5840 • (214) 826-3557 - email: magiclady_46@hotmail.com District Four - 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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The 30-Second Quiz
Don’t bother getting a pen and paper . . . just read . . . if you can’t answer them, just keep going.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.
4. Name 10 people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer prize. 5. Name the last five Academy Award winners for Best Actor and Actress.
How did you do? The point is, none of us remembers the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They’re the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners. Now here’s another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. Name three teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special. 5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier? The lesson? The people who make a difference in your life aren't the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most
awards. They’re the ones who care. —Author Unknown
Thanks, Mr. Edwin Hlavaty! Special thanks to Mr. Edwin Hlavaty of Lodge 17, New Tabor who donated some camera equipment to the Vestnik office. We appreciate the kind gesture and generosity.
Youth Achievement Days Best wishes to youth in Districts Four and Six who will participate in Youth Achievement Day (YAD) this Saturday, July 21 at Lodge 49, Rowena and Sunday, July 22 at Taiton Community Center Center.
This Week’s Shout Out It was great to receive a call last week from Lodge 155, Austin Secretary Ginny Prasatik. Ginny shared some wonderful news—she recently adopted two kittens from the local animal shelter. Thanks, Ginny, for making a difference. Best wishes to Ginny and her new family members! SPJST is on Facebook Thanks to all of our 537 Facebook fans. We are proud to have each and every one of you. If you have a Facebook page, please venture over to SPJST’s Facebook page and “like” it. We are always seeking new fans and would love to have you.
Quotes “Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” —Martin Luther King, Jr. “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.” —Theodore Roosevelt 26th United States President —SPJST—
VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of August and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Members’ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
VӖSTNÍK SPJST Farm/ Commercial Property Rates
SPJST INTEREST RATES Universal Life
Farm/commercial property rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 7277578.
Farm/Commercial Property Rates
75% Owner Farm Property 5.00% for 1 to 10 years 5.25% for 11 to 20 years Commercial Property 6.00% for 1 to 10 years 6.25% for 11 to 15 years
Universal Life 4.50% for Annualized* Annuities
Annuity I** 5.00% for Annualized*
Annuity II** 3.50% for Annualized*
Annuity III** 3.50% for Annualized*
**Not currently being marketed.
Annuity IV 3.50% for Annualized* * Rates effective 05/01/12 through 07/31/12.
5-Year Annuity
When purchased, current interest rates are guaranteed for 5 years.
Band 1—$10,000 to $24,999 Current Rate: 3.50% Band 2—$25,000 to $49,999 Current Rate: 3.60% Band 3—$50,000 and up Current Rate: 3.70%
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Family Fun and Important Dates
July 17-19 July 19-22 July 20-21 July 21
July 21 July 21 July 22
July 22 July 26-29 July 28 August 1 August 4
August 8 August 10
Supreme Lodge Meeting • SPJST Home Office, Temple District One Summer Camp • Cooper Farm Lodge 47, Seaton Barbecue Cookoff (2) District Four Youth Achievement Day Lodge 49, Rowena Lodge 24, Cyclone Dance: Red Ravens (2) Lodge 92, Fort Worth Tarok Tournament (3) District Six Youth Achievement Day Taiton Community Center Lodge 25, Ennis Swim Party (3) Districts Two/Four Summer Camp • Cooper Farm Lodge 183, Arlington Join Hands Day (3) District One Summer Trip • Schlitterbahn (1) State Youth Achievement Day Frank W. Mayborn Center, Temple
Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Spaghetti Dinner (3) End of Summer Getaway Golf Tournament Corpus Christi Aug. 10-12 End of Summer Getaway • Corpus Christi August 18 Lodge 84, Dallas Princess Ball (3) August 19 Lodge 4, Hallettsville Family Day American Legion Hall, Hallettsville (6) August 25 Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Kolache Workshop (1) August 26 Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Country Store VFD Barbecue (1) Sept. 1 SPJST Float • Westfest Parade (3) Sept. 2 Lodge 13, Dime Box Firemen’s Picnic (1) Sept. 3 Labor Day • SPJST Home Office Closed Sept. 8 District Five Fall Fun Day • Lodge 172, Pasadena Sept. 9 District Two Fall Meeting • Lodge 47, Seaton Sept. 9 Lodge 9, Snook Grandparents’ Day (1) Sept. 9 Lodge 30, Taiton Grandparents’ Day (6) Sept. 9 Lodge 84, Dallas Czechfest (3) Sept. 15 Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza (2) Sept. 15 Lodge 92, Fort Worth Heritage 102 Celebration (3) Sept. 28-29 Lodge 29, Taylor 12th Annual Barbecue Cookoff (2) Sept. 30 Lodge 196, Houston-West Clean-Up (5)
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Readers Write
Scholarship recipient conveys gratitude
Dear SPJST, I am writing to thank you for your generous $1,000 SPJST Ernie Wentrcek Scholarship. I was very happy and appreciative to learn that I was selected as a recipient! I will be attending Texas A&M University in the fall and will be seeking a bachelor of science degree in mathematics. Thanks to your generosity, I am now one step closer to achieving this goal and becoming the first member of my immediate family to graduate from college. By awarding me with the SPJST Ernie Wentrcek Scholarship, you have helped lighten my financial burden which allows me to focus more on the most important aspect of school— learning. Your graciousness has inspired me to help others by giving back to the community. I hope that one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals, just as you have helped me. Sincerely, Caleb Peters Lodge 179, Warrenton —SPJST—
Scholarship recipient expresses thanks
Dear Mr. Vanicek, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for awarding me an SPJST scholarship. I have always tried to put my best foot forward in my education, and following high school, I have continued to do just that. Thank you for helping me in my goal to attain a degree in aerospace engineering. I have always been interested in space, and I feel I can make a difference within this field. Thank you for helping to lessen the burden on me as well as my parents to pay for my college education. They have always been a major part of my life and I greatly appreciate your efforts to help me help them. I plan to continue to do my best at Texas A&M, and to strive to be the best I can be, not only in academics, but as an overall person. Thank you again for your help; I cannot express how grateful I am. Sincerely, Matthew Matous Lodge 25, Ennis —SPJST—
Lodge 15, Buckholts member proud of grandsons
It’s a lazy Fourth of July afternoon, a good time to remember friends and family. I have already told you how proud I am of my grandsons, but bear with me when I tell you again. I have three grandsons and all three are SPJST members and all three are now lawyers. They are John Paul Vogel, a partner in a law firm in Fort Worth; Thomas Weatherford, who works for a law firm in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and now Stephen Vogel, who just graduated in May from St. Mary School of Law in San Antonio. He has already moved to Dallas where he will practice cyberlaw. When Stephen was in Highland Park High School, Dallas, he chose to not be your run-of-the-mill student, but chose to take courses for two summers at Cambridge University in Cambridge, England. During the weekends, he spent time visiting points of interest there such as Stonehenge which he did twice. Then, while studying at American University in Washington, D.C., he spent a semester at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. After graduating from American University, he practiced doing graphic designs for websites in Austin. He soon tired of that and entered law school instead. It remains to be seen how successful he will be since he sure has the background for it. Now, to switch to another subject me. I am often asked how I’m doing, and all I can say is I’m as well as I can expect at my age. I’m like everyone else, we all want to go to heaven, but none of us want to die. That brings to mind the three people who were asked how they wanted to do their final exit. The first person said he wanted to be sick only a short while or better still, none at all. The second person said he wanted to be sick a longtime, but the third person said he wanted to be sick a long, long time and then get well. I must be like the latter for I’ve been sick all my life. You name it, and I’ve had it, but I’ve always managed to get well, and on that note, I leave you. Fraternally yours, Hilda Burtis —SPJST—
Tribute 2012 Membership Program Report Wednesday, July 18, 2012
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Goal: 2,012 Certificates Issued • Through June: 639 Certificates Issued
FROM THE SUPREME LODGE VICE PRESIDENT
SPJST Lodge Incentive Report
SPJST Monthly Insurance Report Through June 30, 2012
Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals
Apps. 6 15 17 29 37 7 17 0 128
MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS
Written $ 825,000.00 666,413.00 485,238.00 1,639,546.00 3,148,000.00 510,000.00 713,000.00 0 $7,987,197.00
Certs. Issued 4 $ 195,000.00 18 1,681,849.00 15 645,238.00 12 546,192.00 22 483,000.00 5 170,000.00 12 564,000.00 0 0 88 $4,285,279.00
Lodge No.
Earned Prem. $ 4,189.60 11,315.40 6,501.04 7,811.55 7,678.66 6,009.41 5,902.46 0 $49,408.12
YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND EARNED PREMIUM
Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals
Apps. Written 62 $ 4,617,289.00 128 6,884,382.00 72 2,734,604.00 177 9,334,045.00 156 11,043,026.00 83 4,495,034.00 85 4,925,656.00 5 328,642.00 768 $44,362,678.00
Certs. Issued 54 $ 2,813,029.00 121 6,238,909.00 64 2,454,604.00 144 6,933,526.00 119 7,186,932.00 67 3,395,034.00 65 3,982,441.00 5 328,642.00 639 $33,333,117.00
Earned Prem. $ 48,651.41 81,277.46 33,125.13 47,972.78 49,677.96 41,533.48 33,990.80 0 $336,229.02
SPJST Youth Clubs’ June Update
DISTRICT ONE YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
1 9 13 17 186
Youth Club Name
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.
18 20 24 47 48 80 87 182 187
Youth Club Name
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
Certs. Issued
0 0 2 13 1 1 2 4 1
DISTRICT THREE YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
6 25 84 92 154 183 204
Youth Club Name
Cottonwood Youth Club Ennis Youth Club Dallas Youth Club Fort Worth Youth Club Fort Worth Youth Club Arlington Youth Club Stephenville Youth Club
Certs. Issued
6 4 4 0 0 1 0
DISTRICT FOUR YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
49 215 229
Youth Club Name
Rowena Youth Club South Plains Youth Club Abilene Youth Club
Certs. Issued
18 2 3
DISTRICT FIVE YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
88 142 162
Youth Club Name
Houston Youth Club Houston Youth Club Iowa Colony Youth Club
Certs. Issued
5 4 2
DISTRICT SIX YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
4 30 32 40
Youth Club Name
Certs. Issued
Hallettsville Youth Club 1 Taiton Youth Club 14 Victoria Youth Club 0 El Campo-Hillje Youth Club 3
DISTRICT SEVEN YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
79 185 202
Youth Club Name
Certs. Issued
Corpus Christi Youth Club New Braunfels Youth Club Jourdanton Youth Club
12 0 0
Listing reflects youth clubs whose quarterly reports were received by June 15, 2012.
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1 9 17 38 39 67 171 179 186 188 189 234
Lodge No.
15 18 20 24 29 47 48 80 87 155 177 182 187 200 246
Lodge No.
5 6 25 35 54 66 84 92 154 178 180 183 204 *226 *264
DISTRICT ONE
Through June 30, 2012
Lodge Name
**Certs. Issued
Fayetteville Snook New Tabor Kovar Bryan Schulenburg Lockhart Warrenton Caldwell Centerville Bryan-College Station Luling
DISTRICT TWO
Lodge Name
Buckholts Elgin Granger Cyclone Taylor Seaton Beyersville Holland Temple Austin Academy Falls County Round Rock Bruceville-Eddy Morgan’s Point
4 11 10 1 2 1 9 3 4 3 1 4
**Certs. Issued
3 3 2 6 17 27 4 6 10 7 5 8 11 8 2
DISTRICT THREE
Lodge Name
Pilot Point-Tioga Cottonwood Ennis Elk West Waco Dallas Fort Worth Fort Worth Longview Burleson Arlington Stephenville Corsicana Plano
**Certs. Issued
1 11 5 1 1 15 7 1 1 1 3 18 4 1 2
Lodge No.
DISTRICT FOUR
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
Lodge No.
Lodge Name
65 81 88 91 139 142 162 172 181 191 196 255
Lodge No.
4 10 23 28 30 32 40 41 148 151 153 223 240
Lodge No.
26 79 107 117 133 185 202 258
DISTRICT FIVE
Crosby Needville Houston Crosby Danbury Houston Iowa Colony Pasadena Conroe Lufkin Houston-West Katy
DISTRICT SIX
Lodge Name
Hallettsville Shiner Moravia East Bernard Taiton Victoria El Campo-Hillje Port Lavaca El Maton Wharton La Salle Palacios Bay City
DISTRICT SEVEN
Lodge Name
Skidmore Corpus Christi Floresville Robstown San Antonio New Braunfels Jourdanton Seguin
**Certs. Issued
46 3 7 11 1 10 45 16 2 1
**Certs. Issued
2 12 26 7 2 6 8 8 10 2 20 7
**Certs. Issued
1 3 2 4 25 1 9 1 1 2 2 1 15
** Certs. Issued
4 38 10 1 8 2 1 2
* Denotes lodge has not been chartered. ** Qualified as per Tribute 2012 Guidelines —SPJST—
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SPJST records 305 referrals in Tribute 2012 program through June
Through the end of June, the following members made 305 referrals during Tribute 2012 Membership Drive. Lodge Member’s Name Referrals Renee Ammons Jarrett Jameson Shawna Jameson Dorothy Kucera Margaret Campbell Lisa Kirby Lori Slack Denise Christian Helen Kelner Brenda Bowman Tom Bowman Leonardine Hodon Nancy Kruse Elaine Machu Velma Marx Ruby Schroeder Carmen Kocurek Debbie Dohnalik Sandra Dubcak Wilma Frerichs Ruth Hanusch Cynthia Hutka Debbie Klinkovsky Tammy Martinez
1 1 1 9 4 7 5 4 1 1 1 1 4 3 1 1 21 5 3 5 3 6 12 8
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 Hiram Dixon Janie Coakley Cecil Delancey Zach Howard Abigail Schmidt Jordan Woodall Margaret Santana Karen Franklin Tamara Gettys Ann Paruzinski Marissa Salinas Susan Shofner Chester Jenke —SPJST—
7 4 3 6 11 14 1 3 2 10 3 1 10 27 1 2 10 1 1 1 1 7 8 25 13 9 12 6
• • • June 2012 • • •
Tribute 2012 Monthly Prize Drawing Winner - June
Dorothy Kucera
Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Three
Tamara Gettys Receptionist
$25 Wal-Mart Gift Card
Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point 7 Referrals
June Top Sales Producers District Top Agents Insurance Issued Earned Premium
Earned Premium
Insurance Issued
ASSOCIATE AGENTS
Albin Machu, CFFM Lodge 29, Taylor District Two
Linda Johnson
Lodge 177, Academy District Two
Jerry Kucera, FIC Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Three
Sabino Garcia
Lodge 183, Arlington District Three
Artresa Johnson Lodge 181, Conroe District Five
Kerry Herrington
Lodge 162, Iowa Colony District Five
Insurance Issued Earned Premium
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Lodge 79, Corpus Christi District Seven
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Lodge 6 Cottonwood congratulates youth winners
President Milton Peterson called the meeting to order on Sunday, July 1, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. Sister Georgie Soukup reported 19 members present. Sister Barbara Hykel read the minutes from the last meeting. Sister Peggy Dobecka gave the treasurer’s report and the youth report.
Lodge 4 Hallettsville welcomes new member
Lodge 4, Hallettsville welcomes new member Braxton Raylex Hearn, who was born December 26, 2011. He is the son of Holly Scott and Billy Hearn. Braxton’s grandparents are Diane and Kelly Hadley of Edna. Both Holly and Diane are also members of Lodge 4. Sales agent was Shirley Kalmus, great-aunt of Braxton. —SPJST—
Braxton Raylex Hearn
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There was no fraternal activities coordinator’s report. The youth took cakes to the rest home on June 6. At District Three Youth Achievement Day, Quinlan Dobecka won first place in constructed items and science and education, second in photography and individual talent, honorable mention in hobby kits and pictorial arts. She was also junior point winner in District Three. Rendon Dobecka placed first in photography and hobby kits, second in constructed items, third place in science and education, and honorable mention in pictorial arts. Dakota Holder placed first in science and education, foods (kolache), and handicraft, third in needlework, and honorable mention in photography. The youth club received honorable mention on its poster and first place on its scrapbook. Brother Jerry Kucera reported no new members. A get well card was sent to Lydia Dobecka. Sympathy cards were sent to Billy, Aubrey, and Laurel Uptmor, Andrew Mayer, and Elizabeth Werthwein. Brother Johnnie Krizan gave the hall report. State FAC Chester Jenke was our guest speaker. July birthdays were Peggy Dobecka, Henry Blahuta, and Evelyn Muehlstein. Progressive door prize winner for $10 was Colin Schuetze and for $4 was Cierra Hurd. Attendance door prize winners were Dorothy Dvorsky, Courtney Halbert, and Irene Peterson. Items brought by Chester Jenke were won by Pat Dieterich, Jerry Kucera, Ray Perez, Henry Blahuta, Dorothy Kucera, and Al Soukup. July 20 is social night. Pam and Don Urbanovsky prepared the meal. Next Meeting—August 3 The next meeting on Friday, August 3. There will be a trustees’ meeting first followed by the regular meeting. Dorothy Kucera, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 6 Cottonwood meets August 3
Dear Members, Lodge 6, Cottonwood will host its monthly social on Friday, August 3, 2012, at 6 p.m. A trustees meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. The monthly lodge meeting will follow. Please make a note of this meeting change. Fraternally, Milton Peterson, President —SPJST—
Lodge 9, Snook reports on July meeting
Lodge 9, Snook met on July 5, 2012. Bonnie Walker called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Hannah Kovar led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Ann Schoeneman read the minutes of the last meeting. They stood approved as read. Bonnie Walker gave the fraternal activities coordinator’s report. David
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Kovar gave the hall manager’s report. Donnie Victorick gave the treasurer’s report. Sharon Kovar said that Snook would have four kings and three queens for Youth Achievement Day, and the youth are busy practicing for YAD. The lodge made a motion to accept two new members. The kolache bake show for the youth is looking for sponsors again this year. David Kovar made a motion to pay $186.67 and New Tabor and Caldwell will share the equal parts. Hannah Kovar seconded the motion. Motion carried. We will have Mrs. Ollie Jakubik’s 96th birthday party on Sunday, July 22. Come and go from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a presentation at 3:30 p.m. Come enjoy the party with Mrs. Ollie and her family. James Schoeneman made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Janice Victorick seconded the motion. Motion carried. Next Meeting—August 1 The next meeting will be Wednesday, August 1 at 7:30 p.m. The youth club will meet at 6:30 p.m. James Schoeneman, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Members Meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse
Pictured with Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, are, from left, Kelly Taylor, Inez M. Villarreal, Itzel Gonzalez (in front), Kierra Taylor, and Aiyana Gonzalez, all of SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. The members vacationed from June 18 to 24, 2012. With Diana Gonzalez driving, the group stopped in Pensacola, Florida, to visit the very beautiful beach on the first day. The next day, they left to Orlando where they visited Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Epcot Center before making it back home on June 25. “Everyone had a memorable time,” Inez says.
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Lodge 9, Snook to host reception honoring Age 96 member
SPJST Lodge 9, Snook will host a reception to honor Mrs. Ollie Jakubik who will be reaching the Grand Age of 96 on July 20, 2012. The reception will be Sunday, July 22 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 9, Snook Hall. The special presentation honoring Ollie will be at 3:30 p.m. honoring Mrs. Ollie. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend. Please come share this occasion with her. She has dedicated much of her life to serving the local SPJST lodge and district. Your presence would be greatly appreciated. —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston welcomes new member
Lodge 88, Houston welcomes new member Griffin Thaddeus Buri, who was born May 4, 2012, to proud parents John and Kami Buri. Griffin weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 inches long. Welcoming Griffin home was big sister Paige Elyse Buri. They are all members of Lodge 88, Houston. Griffin is the grandson of Fred and Jo Ann Buri of Lodge 88, Desiree and Blain Schrop of Jourdanton, and Greg and Cindy Griffin of Uvalde. —SPJST—
Griffin Thaddeus Buri
Lodge 15 Buckholts welcomes guests
The lodge meeting was called to order at 5 p.m. by President Doug Williams. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Regina Peevey followed by a moment of silence in memory of our departed members. All officers were present. We had 12 members present and eight guests, which was a total of 20 — this was great. We were so honored to have as our guest, Bernice Hutka from SPJST Lodge 177, Academy; Honorary District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky, who was back with us; LaVerne Vanicek; and representatives from our local fire department and from Ladies Fire Department Auxiliary. President Williams welcomed everyone and thanked them for attending. Bernice Hutka presented the Fire Department a $2,000 check from Academy SPJST Bingo Fund. We have a beautiful fire department building which was donated by Mueller, Inc., but funds were still needed to complete the interior. Now, this will be possible. We appreciate Bernice’s efforts so much in order to make this possible and Lodge 177, Academy. We are so thankful for our fire department and appreciate all it does to keep us protected from fires. They do a great job. A picture was taken with Frank Klinkovsky presenting them with SPJST Every Day Hero Pins. Those representing the fire department were Fire Chief Robert Rodriguez, Gary Kleypas, Secretary, Robert Ulinik, Fireman, and Jo Ann Griener, Ladies Fire Department Auxiliary. President Williams said that we want to say thanks to Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez from the Home Office for being so prompt in mailing the pins to be in time for this presentation. The secretary and treasurer gave their reports and were approved as read. Treasurer Sandi Fischer reported that $50 had been received for a memorial for our beloved past member Joe Zajicek from A.W. and LaMerle Zajicek. Lodge 15 member Kathryn Janicek who is the daughter of the late Charlsie Svetlik presented the lodge with a collection of her mother’s memorabilia from her many years with our SPJST lodge. Her mother was our secretary for 49 years and was
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Lodge 157, Lubbock Sponsors Local USSSA Baseball Team to World Series
Lodge 157, Lubbock sponsored the West Texas Warriors (Lubbock) USSSA baseball team to go to the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) World Series held in Dallas. The West Texas Warriors are a 9-and- under team that received one of two invitations from Lubbock to participate in this prestigious event and were the only team to represent Lubbock. The Warriors finished fifth overall and also won the team Skills and Drills competition. The Warriors would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to SPJST Lodge 157, Lubbock for its contribution and support.
a dedicated member for over 50 years. We plan to make a display of these items. A picture was taken of Kathryn presenting these items to us in memory of her sweet mom. Another person that was presented a Hero Pin was Regina Peevey. She does so much for the lodge and is so faithful to attend our meetings. We want to thank Douglas Keith Williams for driving all the way from Rockdale to take pictures of these presentations. We appreciate it so much. After adjourning, door prizes were awarded followed by a meal of assorted sandwiches and finger foods. Next Meeting—August 13 The next meeting is on August 13. We hope you all can be there. Fraternally, Dorothy Tomascik, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone invites all to Red Ravens dance this Saturday
Let’s dance with the Red Ravens at SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone this Saturday, July 21, 2012! Come out and enjoy an evening of fun at Flag Hall in Cyclone with music by Red Ravens. Doors open at 6 p.m. The kitchen and bar will be open. Admission is $8. We hope to see all of our friends and your friends there! Come and enjoy our wonderful hamburgers. We think they are the world’s best! See you there! Fraternally, Margaret Mikeska, Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 24, Cyclone: big plans, new members
have been getting their talent show on the road. Good luck to you guys. The youth had practice after their regular meeting. They are looking forward to their first meeting with their new officers. This year, Lodge 24 will have Amidst all the lightning, thunder, two candidates for royalty. They are and rain, the meeting of Lodge 24, Cy- Cole Campbell for king and Madison clone was called to order by President Malcik for queen. Good luck to both Wilde at 7:15 p.m. with 13 members of you. The youth are planning a sumpresent. mer fun day to either Six Flags or After reciting the Pledge of Alle- Schlitterbahn. The plans are not finalgiance, we had a moment of silence ized yet. Youth birthdays are Cade for all our sick and deceased members. and Nash Campbell, Dustin Andel, We were all asked to remember Rachel Andel, and Seth Ray. If anyBrother Frankie Doskocil and Sister one has a child or grandchild between Dorothy Halunka who had passed the ages of five to high school senior away in the last few months. who is interested in the youth club, A motion was made by Kim Camp- please contact Youth Leader Kim bell and seconded by Jason Hoelscher Campbell (254) 985-0302. to dispense the reading of the minutes Lodge 24 members extend a warm of the May meeting as we did not have welcome to the members of Lodge 89, a meeting in June because of the con- Rosebud who have been reassigned to vention. The motion was approved. Lodge 24. They are Leroy Baca, Treasurer Linda Wilde presented Mary Katherine Baca, Wyatt Anthony her report. Benner, Calvin Ray Coker, Laura Bar Chairman/Hall Manager Coker, Kole Christian Coots, Marvin Wilbert Mikeska reported that we are W. Coulter, William James Crenan, Jr., having a very busy month. We are Ramona Emilie Gerich, Mark Gernvery pleased to announce that we are gross, Dorothy Halunka, Christina having something at the hall for six Elaine Kirby, Joshua Derek Kirby, weeks in a row. Great! Lisa Marie Kirby, Nathan Jacob Kirby, Shirley Hoelscher reported that William L Kirby, Bonnie Jean Malcik, everyone wishing to join the fun in Guadalupe S. Martinez, Felix RoCorpus Christi needs to get their reser- driguez, Megan Skala, Michael Skala, vations made and plan on having a James J. Slovacek, Maryle Bea Smith, great time. This is the End of Summer Gladys Clariece Surovik, Jim Willie Getaway set for August 10 to 12. We Thompson, Jr., Kathy Ann Thornton, Lois Jean Waits, James Allen Halfhope everyone has a safe trip. Youth Leader Kim Campbell and mann, Helen A. Pomykal, and Jared Assistant Brenda Maddux attended the W. Skala. We are planning a welcome social meeting and presented their report. They reported that District Two Youth for all these new members after our Achievement Day will be at Lodge 80, September meeting on Sunday, SepHolland on July 14. Youth members tember 9 beginning at 2 p.m. The
Lodge 177, Academy Supports Academy ISD with $5,250 Donation
SPJST Lodge 177, Academy Board Member Christine Beck presents Academy School District Superintendent Kevin Sprinkles a check for $5,250.
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Lodge 177, Academy Gives $1,000 to Czech Heritage Museum
Lodge 177, Academy Vice President Don McCrea, left, presents a $1,000 donation to Czech Heritage Museum Curator Kenny Lange, center, and Artistic Director Don Mears.
youth will also have their meeting this day. We will have a cake and ice cream social to get acquainted with all the new members, and we will also celebrate Grandparents Day. So all you grandparents plan to attend, too. Please RSVP to Margaret Mikeska (254) 985-2484 before September 5. Just again to remind everyone that we are having a dance on Saturday, July 21 with music by the Red Ravens. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the dance from 7 until 11 p.m. Admission is $8 per person. Please come out and enjoy the evening. Kitchen and bar will be open. Also, mark your calendars for Sunday, August 12 from 2 to 6 p.m. The hall opens at 1 p.m. with music by the Ennis Czech Boys. Birthday for July is Barbara Macek on July 3. Anniversaries for June are Daniel and Linda Wilde, Ken and Judy Andel, and Glen and Freida Chervenka. Anniversary for July is John and Kelli Jahns. Submitted by, Margaret Mikeska Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 35, Elk closes youth account, gives money to ENC
Lodge 35, Elk held its meeting on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by members and guests. Secretary Carla Pavelka read the minutes for the May meeting. They were approved as read. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka gave her report. It was approved as read. We received refund checks for 2010 and 2011. Thanks to Tammy Pavelka for taking care of getting those checks for the lodge. Under new business, it was discussed to close the bank account for the youth club since we do not have one anymore. The money would be donated to the SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm near La Grange. Fred Kubitza made a motion to donate the money, and Walter Kubitza seconded the motion. The motion carried. Floor Chairman Gene Pavelka gave his report, and Bar Chairman Randy Pavelka gave his as well. Thanks to the members who took time out to put back siding that had been blown off the hall during a recent storm. Looks really good. We would like to thank Brian Vanicek and his lovely wife, Joan, for coming to visit us at our meeting. We really enjoyed their visit and the information that he shared with all of us. They also brought some really nice door prizes for which each member was able to receive one. Please come
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again. We had 13 members present and six guests. Congratulations to Gene and Barbara Pavelka on their 45th wedding anniversary on June 24. We wish them many more happy and healthy years together. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Lodge 177, Academy Supports Buckholts VFD with $2,000 Donation
Lodge 177, Academy presents a $2,000 check to Buckholts Volunteer Fire Department. Lodge 177 Trustee Bernice Hutka, pictured third from right, presents the check to VFD Secretary Gary Kleypas, back, third from left. Looking on are, front, left to right, Virginia Williams, Martha Glaser, and Regina Peevey. In back are Robert Ulinick, Doug Williams, and James Blackmon.
Next Meeting—July 18 Our next meeting will be on July 18. Fraternally yours, Janie Brewer, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton barbecue cookoff this weekend
SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton’s 20th Annual Barbecue Cookoff is set for this Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Star Hall, located five miles east of Texas, just off Highway 53 in Seaton. This C.T.B.A. Quad-Cities Cookoff kicks off on Friday night with entertainment, hamburgers, and refreshments. Cookoff categories include brisket, chicken, pork ribs, beans, Bloody Mary, and margarita. The cookoff will include awards and $2,500 guaranteed in prize money awarded. Electric and water hook-ups are available. For more information or to reserve cooking space, contact Edwin Pechal at (254) 985-2282 or (254) 9842255. You do not have to be a C.T.B.A. member to participate. —SPJST—
Lodge 80, Holland gives to Bell County Youth Fair
SPJST Lodge 80, Holland met on July 7, 2012, at 4 p.m. with President Rita Spinn calling the meeting to order. The membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for departed members. Youth Leader Christine Festa was absent. Sales agents absent were Janet Lyon, Chad Simpson, and Doni Powell. Secretary Linda Hill read the minutes of the June meeting. In a motion
that was seconded, minutes were approved as read. Treasurer Jewel Wolf gave the financial report. It was approved as stated. The secretary read thank you notes from Dora Mareno and family and from Erin Goodnight, Kaitlyn Cargill, and Bridget Rubac. Five new members (Cargills) were accepted in a motion by Coleman Benner. The motion was seconded and passed. FAC Frank Pajestka reported the End of Summer Getaway in Corpus Christi is August 10 to 12; District Two YAD will be held at Lodge 80, Holland on July 14; and bingo is doing okay. Frankie also reported on the convention recently held in Killeen. Sister Rita read the mission statement for SPJST Lodge Tyrs, No. 80, Holland. In a motion made and seconded, membership agreed to the statement. District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky stated that YAD would be at Lodge 80, Holland on July 14. Lodge 80 will serve the youth hamburgers, chips, and a drink. Approximately 150 to 175 guests will be served. Monica McDougall asked for a do-
nation to the Central Texas Christian Disaster Response Team which helps when there is a disaster. Coleman Benner moved to give $100. Motion was seconded and passed. The Czech Cemetery was discussed, and by-laws state that any spouse or child of a member could be buried in the cemetery. Bell County Livestock Youth Fair asked for a donation of two belt buckles ($220 each). Joe Liles moved, seconded by Risa Pajestka. Motion carried. Insurance on the hall is due July 12. Curtis Wolf moved to pay the insurance, seconded by Coleman Benner. Motion carried. The account of the Building Fund will be changed to Maintenance and Operations Fund in a motion by Coleman Benner, seconded by Risa Pajestka. Motion carried. Sister Rita Spinn thanked Frankie and Risa for painting the entrance to Lodge 80. Those having birthdays in July are Connie Horak, Virginia Benner, and Regina Peevey. Door prizes were won by Carol Wolf, Barbara Taisler-Hill, James Sladecek, Helen Pajestka, and Estelle Coker.
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The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Next Meeting—August 4 The next meeting will be Saturday, August 4 at 4 p.m. Fraternally, Estelle Coker, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 92 Fort Worth tarok tournament this Saturday
Lodge 92, Fort Worth will host its 23rd annual tarok tournament this Saturday, July 21, 2012, at the lodge hall. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and plays begins at 9 a.m. Entry fee is $25 per person and includes Czech lunch, kolaches and coffee in the morning, and five rounds of play. Everyone is welcome. Special awards and cash prizes will be awarded to first, second, third, and fourth place winners. High round winners will also receive a prize. In memory of Jeff Kubes, the Brezina family has something special planned. Late entries will be accepted if play slots are available. Please pre-register to help us estimate our food supply. For more information, contact Sherrie Kubala Watkins (469) 7748588 or email skubwatkins@aol.com. To register by July 16, mail entry fee and name, address, city, zip, phone number, and lodge number (if applicable) to Sherrie Kubala Watkins, 4105 Circle Trail, Fort Worth, Texas 76135. Directions to Lodge 92, Fort Worth: Take I-35 North to Loop 820. Go west on 820 to Azle Avenue exit. Turn left on Azle Avenue. Go to second red light. This is Roberts Cut-Off. Turn right on Roberts Cut-Off. The hall is on the right. We especially invite any new players to come out and participate! We look forward to seeing everyone at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth on Saturday, July 21! Fraternally, Sherrie Kubala Watkins —SPJST—
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Lodge 97, Placedo members enjoy ice cream social
The Lodge 97, Placedo meeting came to order at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2012. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by everyone. Past minutes were read by Gay Revel. Motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Sylvia Bluhm and seconded by Donna Vanek. Mrs. Yvonne Garrett announced that there were four members who would be going to see the play Heart of The Tin Trunk in Round Top. This is the story of a lady from Czechoslovakia who came to the states and settled in La Grange, Texas. Yvonne Garrett represented Lodge 97 at the 31st SPJST Convention in Killeen. She was very impressed by the young lady who sang the National Anthem. Yvonne said that she did a wonderful job. Yvonne was also impressed by the feeling of brotherhood and sisterhood that was shown at the Convention. Karen Kaspar is the new director for District Six. We will miss having her as State Field Representative but are glad that she is still with us in another capacity. With Karen’s visit to the lodge meeting, she talked about a new product that SPJST has to offer. This is a 10-year whole life. Dean Vanek was also present at the lodge meeting. He has received a $1,000 scholarship from SPJST. Dean
is the son of Donna and Dennis Vanek and the grandson of Honorary District Six Director Matt Vanek and Henrietta Vanek and the late Marvin and RoseLee Migl. Dean is attending Victoria College. The financial report was read by Treasurer Dennis Vanek, and it was accepted by all. Yvonne Garrett spoke about the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple. A drawing was held at the Convention, and there were three winners from the drawing. All three gave their winnings back to the Museum. Lodge 97, Placedo participated in Join Hands Day by bagging rice at the Food Pantry in Victoria. More than 2,000 pounds of rice was bagged by Lodge 97 and a local Boy Scout Troop. The District Six Fall Meeting will be hosted by Lodge 32, Victoria at The Victoria Gardner Building at Victoria Airport. This will be on September 30. After the meeting, everyone had ice cream sundaes with fresh fruit, whipped cream, nuts, cookies, and chocolate syrup. Yum! Lots of visiting was done by the attending lodge members. Fraternally, Diana Redd, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 177, Academy Presents $2,000 to Focus on Hope Outreach Services
Lodge 177, Academy Trustee Bernice Hutka, pictured third from right, presents a $2,000 check to Focus on Hope Outreach Services free meal program that is making a difference in the Temple and surrounding communities. Sister Hutka presented the check to Center Director Denise Brooks and all her volunteers.
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Lodge 177, Academy Gives $2,000 to Little River-Academy VFD
SPJST Lodge 177, Academy Board Member Christine Beck presents Little River-Academy Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Ron McAdams, a check for $2,000.
Lodge 183 Arlington reports on July meeting
The monthly meeting was held and called to order at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2012, at Lodge 183, Arlington, located at 3100 Pleasant Valley Drive in Arlington, Texas. Roll of officers was called, and all were present except Second Vice President Dorothy Adamek. Present were President Ann Pustejovsky, First Vice President Ella Mikeska, Financial Secretary Angeline Stiborek, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Debra Daniel, Treasurer Annette Cepak, Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth, Youth Leader Kay Weeks, and Trustees Rita Mardis and Raymond Mikeska. Our thoughts and prayers go to Katelyn Daniel, Janie and Rudy Rejcek’s daughter Sandra, Robert and Pat Sill’s daughter Kelly, and Kay Weeks’ dad Eugene Gerlich who has returned home from the hospital from a heart attack. Also, please pray for rain which we desperately need. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by a prayer of silence for all those who are ill or who have recently been in the hospital. Minutes were read from May’s meeting by Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth. There was one correction. Kevin Johnson received $50 for previous scholarship and graduation, and Rachel Reed received $50 for graduation. All approved the corrections and minutes from May as read. President Ann Pustejovsky gave the bar report. Ann stated that for May, we had 14 bingos and two rentals and
that for June, we had 12 bingos and three rentals. Angeline Stiborek gave the insurance report. She stated that we have 12 new policies and two terminations. The new policies are Julian Martinez, Jr., Ruby Lee Davis, Brionnica L. Gomez, Virginia Gomez, Maria Elena Escobedo, Leticia M. Barboza, Margaret V. Herwig, (two policies), Rose Mary Stafford, (two policies), Pate Tanner Steelman, and Wade Connor Steelman. Arthur Gomez, Britney Aldridge, and Leticia M. Barboza are all sales agents for Lodge 183. Welcome to our lodge! Robert Sill made a motion to accept the new members, and Annette Cepak seconded. All approved. President Ann gave the bingo reports for the months of April, May, and June. Ann stated that bingo is doing very well, and everyone seems to enjoy the food in the kitchen. Debra Daniel gave the fraternal activities coordinator’s report. Debra stated the End of Summer Getaway and golf tournament is scheduled for August 10 to 12 in Corpus Christi, and you can make your reservations (codeSPJ-01) at the Holiday Inn in Corpus Christi. The cost to play golf is $31.66 per player. Debra stated she will be turning in her mid-year report for volunteer hours. Be sure you have all your volunteer hours in the volunteer book. Kay Weeks gave the youth club report. Kay stated the youth club attended District Three Youth Achievement Day on Sunday, June 24 at Lodge 92, Fort Worth. Katelyn Daniel won first place in constructed items, pictorial arts, and sewing. She won second place in needlework and
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individual talent. Katelyn was also first runner-up in the royalty category. Cassidy Higgins won third place in handicraft. The Lodge 183 poster and scrapbook won second place. Congratulations to all of you! The Arlington Fourth of July parade was a great turnout. The float won first place in the youth category. Congratulations! The youth members attended District Three Camp from Thursday, July 5 to Sunday, July 8 at SPJST Education and Nature Center. Everyone had lots of fun—even with the practical jokes from the older youths dressing up as a gorilla, rabbit, and leopard! State YAD is scheduled for Saturday, August 4 at the Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. Westfest parade is scheduled Saturday, September 1 in West, Texas. SPJST Lodge 183 will participate in the parade riding the SPJST Float. After the parade, everyone can get together and go swimming at the Playdium Pool. The District Three Fall Meeting/Fun Day is scheduled Sunday, October 28. The location is to be announced. Raymond Mikeska gave the trustee report. Raymond stated that the smoke eaters have been changed out. The front door may need to be replaced if parts cannot be located. Discussion of replacing the floor in the kitchen, bar, and back room has been tabled for next month’s meeting. Old Business President Ann Pustejovsky stated the kids sent a thank you note for the water that was donated for the youth at the ENC camp. Daniel Roznovsky gave the report from the convention. Daniel stated there will be a new set of by-laws and operations manual coming out soon. Daniel stated that everyone enjoyed themselves. The advertisements for the paper and for a membership rally have been tabled for next month’s meeting.
New Business Ann stated that Join Hands Day has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 28. Everyone meet at 9 a.m. at the lodge. Ann stated to mark your calendars for the Christmas party which is scheduled for Saturday, December 8. More information to follow. Family night is scheduled Friday, July 27. Darlene Hollingsworth will supply the barbecue. Please bring your favorite side dish and come and enjoy the hospitality! Birthdays for the month of June are Tom Weeks (June 3) and John Sill (June 3). Birthdays for July are Michelle Mikeska (July 12), Gary
Happy 85th Birthday, Evan Barta!
Lodge 202, Jourdanton member Evan Barta is ready to blow out the candles as he celebrates his 85th birthday. A regular feel-good day for him starts with coffee time at Dairy Queen with several friends, a couple of hours in the yard and garden then several hours in his woodshop. He relaxes with word-search puzzle books, and has several favorite television shows. —Submitted by Mary Ann Barta, FAC
Thompson (July 28), Colton Daniel (July 28), and Mary Ann Roznovsky (July 29). We celebrated the birthdays with a delicious apple cake. Happy birthday to all of you! Thank you, Ann, for the delicious cake. Raffle was drawn, and $25 was won by Ann Pustejovsky! Congratulations! Robert Sill made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Darlene Hollingsworth seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Next Meeting—August 13 The next meeting is Monday, August 13 at 7 p.m. at Cheddars, located at 4830 North Little Road in Arlington, Texas 76017. Phone: (817) 5722966. This is the Employee Appreciation Dinner for employees and their spouses only. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Hollingsworth Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 187 Round Rock reports on July meeting
Hello there! We started off the meeting with entertainment by Jennave Fuchs and Rubie Volek. Jennave told little known facts about the United States, and Rubie shared some very funny jokes. Afterwords, Wilford Fuchs lead everyone in singing “God Bless America.” During the meeting, we discussed all the upcoming SPJST events. We
also discussed the events at the convention with Johnnie Haak and Mona Larson since they attended the convention and represented our lodge as delegates. Birthday this month is for Lindsey Johnson. Happy birthday from your SPJST family! Due to the District Two Fall Meeting and the lodge being rented out for the months of August and September, we will have the August meeting on the 12th at Sirloin Stockade meeting room in Round Rock at 3 p.m. For the month of September, we will all meet at Lodge 47, Seaton for the District Two Fall Meeting on September 9. We
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will have more information about times and such at our August meeting. Thank you all for the wonderful July potluck! Blessings to all, Jennifer McCarthy, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 196 Houston-West set new meeting time
Lodge 196, Houston-West held its July meeting. Members have decided to change the monthly meeting time to 1 p.m. Each meeting will begin with a potluck luncheon. We have some new projects coming up with the road expansion happening on Huffmeister and are eager to see the results. We will have a lodge cleaning day on September 30 beginning at 10 a.m. Please bring a covered dish as we will be having lunch at the hall. Fraternally, Cadance Wager, Secretary —SPJST—
Rothermels to Celebrate 65 Years of Marriage on August 25
Dorothy Ann and James (Jim) Rothermel
You are cordially invited to a reception honoring Dorothy Ann and James (Jim) Rothermel on the occasion of their 65th wedding anniversary on Saturday, August 25, 2012, at Washington County Healthy Living Center, located at 1200 Market Street in Brenham, Texas, from 2 to 5 p.m. No gifts, please, but if you would like to give a donation for the new
Senior Center on Tom Green Street in Brenham, it would be appreciated. No formal invitations—only by newspaper. We look forward to celebrating with you! Dorothy Ann and Jim Rothermel Lodge 999, Home Office —SPJST—
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Lodge 142, Houston Members Meet at Lake Conroe
Lodge 142, Houston’s meeting was held Saturday, June 23, 2012, at the Lake Conroe home of Barbie and Henry Hermis, Jr. The day started at 10 a.m. and
ended about 10 p.m. In between that time, lots of fun and visiting was had by 18 members and one guest. One fished, some swam, some kayaked, lots went tubing, a few skied, two
LEFT PHOTO: Chris Schleider is all smiles as he rides the waves. CENTER PHOTO: Seated, left to right, are Zada Morgan and Zoe Saxton. In rocking chairs are Mary Ann Kieschnick, Alice Jochen, Rita Hermis, and Jodene Roznovsky. Third row, Barbie Hermis, Walter Rosilier, Pat
wakeboarded, four played straight dominoes, and 17 went out on the boat. We had hamburgers for lunch and chili dogs for supper with plenty of snacks in between. We hope the
Czech Center Museum Houston will have this outing on the live auction again this year. Catherine Manchack —SPJST—
Schleider, Nelson Jochen, Chris Schleider, Elizabeth and Dennis Hermis. Back: Henry Hermis, Jr., Jack and Catherine Manchack, Steve Roznovsky, Jade Lancome, and Keith Kieschnick. RIGHT PHOTO: Jade Lancome enjoys Lake Conroe.
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Dennis Hermis, left, and Steve Roznovsky. ABOVE: Chris Schleider, left, Keith Kieschnick, and Jade Lancome. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Jack Manchack. LEFT PHOTO: Zada Morgan, left, and Zoe Saxton. RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right are Rita Hermis, Alice Jochen, and Jodene Roznovsky. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Tubing on Lake Conroe are Walter Rosilier, left, and Chris and Pat Schleider. BELOW: Walter Rosilier, left, and Nelson Jochen. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Zoe Saxton, left, Jade Lancome, center, and Zada Morgan.
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Lodge 202 Jourdanton YAD winners delight membership
SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton met Sunday, July 8, 2012, with 41 members and guests present. President Lloyd House welcomed everyone. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Silence was observed for deceased members Cynthia Reeves and Melba Novosad. All officers were present. Special guests were Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, wife Joan, and son Sam, and District Seven Director Bob Bayer. Lane Hoggard gave the table prayer. Barbecue plates and dessert were served. Correspondence was a note of thanks from the Melba Novosad family. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Mary Ann Barta announced the 50year members: Jo Ann Hosek, Darrell W. Huble, Anna Jean Jones, Robbie L. Opiela, Karen G. Porter, and Connie J. Rakowitz. Youth Leader Regina House thanked the adult lodge members for their support at District Seven Youth Achievement Day. Lodge 202 youth garnered 26 first places. The lodge will furnish a $100 prize donation for the SPJST End of Summer Getaway. Thanks to Director Bob Bayer for the $250 donation to purchase school supplies for Stuff the Bus. Lodge 202 is also donating $100 to the fundraiser. Supreme Lodge President Brian
Vanicek congratulated Lodge 202 for the five state fraternalists during the past 12 years: Gussie Spacek, Bettie House, Sandra Hoggard, James House, and Lloyd House. Sandra was also named National Fraternalist of the Year. Sammy Hoggard was recognized as the winner of the state SPJST Flag Day Essay Contest, and Sammy presented his winning essay at the 31st SPJST Convention. Vanicek presented the Model Lodge Checklist and Planner for Lodge 202. District Seven Queen Michelle House and District Seven King Lane Hoggard presented their speeches. Michelle also presented her FFA speech for state competition. Talent winners Ciara Popham, David Sanders, and Sammy Hoggard entertained the group. Celebrating birthdays in July are Cecilia Huble, Thomas Woodlee, Ethan Vallejo, Jillian Favor, Priscilla Baker, Justin Favor, Garry Barta, Charles Kunetka, Valerie Barta, David Sanders, Frances Novosad, Michelle House, Travis Popham, Kathleen Polasek, and Cecilia Reyes. Anniversary celebrants are Joan and Erich Wiederhold (22 years). Door prizes furnished by Supreme Lodge President Vanicek were awarded. The meeting adjourned. Next Meeting—August 12 The next lodge meeting is August 12 at 4 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—
Reunions ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week prior to the reunion date and as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you.
July 21 Hrabal family—at SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Hall, West, Texas; good-bye breakfast at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 22 at the Waco Hilton. Submitted by Henry R. Blahuta, Lode 6, Cottonwood.
July 22 Kresta family—at Moravia Parish Hall. For information, contact Sylvia Kresta Hodges (972) 978-3317. Submitted by Marylyn Kresta Kubecka, Lodge 40, El CampoHillje.
July 28 Linhart family—at Immaculate Conception Parish Hall, Marion, Texas. Submitted by Jeanette Bender, Lodge 88, Houston.
August 4 Shenkir-Dusek families—at Seaton Community Center, Seaton, Texas. For information, contact Ruth (817) 360-481; or via email
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czechrk@att.net. Submitted by Ruth (Shenkir) Keith, Lodge 47, Seaton.
August 11 Descendants of John and Eva Dujka Mogonye—at LCRA South Lake Park Osprey Point Hall, Bastrop, Texas. For information, contact Delores Mogonye Groneck (512) 778-5938; via email dgroneck@austin.rr.com; or Jeanette Mogonye Peterson (512) 281-3776. Submitted by Jeanette Peterson, Lodge 18, Elgin.
October 14 Jan and Rozalie (Dusek) Lesikar families—at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall, Seaton, Texas. For information, contact Richard Lesikar at rlesikar@charter.net; via phone (817) 291-3253; or write him: 702 Pintail Court, Granbury, Texas 76049. Submitted by Ruth (Lesikar) Kohutek, Lodge 47, Seaton. —SPJST—
Rejcek family
Raymund and Kristyna (Konecna) Rejcek descendants and friends are invited to attend the Rejcek Reunion on Saturday, August 4, 2012, at St. Martin’s Hall in Tours, Texas. Registration begins at 2 p.m. followed by bingo and games. A covered dish meal will be served at 5 p.m., and each family is requested to bring a prepared (cooked) meat entree, side dish, salad, or dessert. We want to have plenty of food for everyone. Tableware, coffee, and tea will be provided. Donations for both the live and silent auctions are
Central Texas Deaf Senior Citizens Visit Czech Heritage Museum
The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, located at 119 West French in Temple, was visited by the Central Texas Deaf Senior Citizens group on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. CHM Curator Kenny Lange was the group’s tour guide and said it was a wonderful experience. He explained the displays. Then, an interpreter used sign language to respond to the group. “They kept me on my toes the entire time,” Kenny said. “They were so interested and had so many questions.”
The visitors were from the Waco, McGregor, Killeen, and Temple areas. LEFT PHOTO: Kenny explains the display, and interpreter De Castillo of Troy translates Kenny’s explanation by sign language. CENTER PHOTO: Group photo of the Central Texas Deaf Senior Citizens group in front of the fraternal exhibit. RIGHT PHOTO: CHM Curator Kenny Lange is pictured with Betty Jo Quinn who is the field trip coordinator for the group.
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welcome. The bingo and door prizes will be purchased from reunion funds. A live band will provide dance music from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Please notify all your family members. Ask them to come and renew old friendships, forge new ones, and learn about their family heritage. We ask you to please bring your old and new photographs, scrapbooks, and albums of your branch of the family tree; along with any documents you may have pertaining to the Rejcek history. Bring updates on any new births, marriages, and deaths for the family tree. For more Information, call Irene (254) 533-2372 or James (817) 4579515. Submitted by, Laddie J. Rejcek —SPJST—
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Provazek-TobolaChristen-Svetlik families
The Provazek-Tobola-ChristenSvetlik Reunion has been set for Saturday, August 4, 2012, at the American Legion Hall in Shiner, Texas, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Admission is $8 per adult and $4 for children ages six to 12 years. We will have a family community meal, polka dancing contest, and games for all ages. We will have a pie baking contest so bring your favorite pie. We ask that you bring a dessert and item(s) for our silent fundraising auction. It will be BYOB (bring your own beer). For more information, call Krystle Michna (361) 596-4866; Cheryl Pilat (361) 596-4847; or Preston Koncaba (361) 772-4097. Please RSVP by Friday, July 27. Hope to see everyone there! Preston Koncaba Lodge 63, Sweet Home —SPJST—
Around the Districts From the Desk of Delisle Doherty of Lodge 255, Katy Districts One and Five State Field Representative Quiet heroes dot the landscape of Children spell love with four letour society. They don’t wear ribbons ters: T-I-M-E. Not just quality time, or kiss trophies; but hang time, downtime, anytime, all they wear spit-up the time. Your children are not your and kiss boohobby; they are your calling. They are boos. They don’t your success—not trophies, ribbons, make the headaccolades. lines, but they do Even if you don’t have kids or all sew hemlines and your kids are grown, find some child check the outlines looking for that precious time and and stand on the share some of yours with them. Be a sidelines. You hero to someone. Mentor a youth, won’t find their Delisle Doherty grow a youth group, help the ones in names on the your lodge, tutor a child. Once you Nobel prize short list, but you will find learn the value of your time with chiltheir names on the homeroom, cardren, you will learn the value of your pool, and Bible teacher lists. time with adults. Your spouse, your They are parents, both by blood and deed, name, and calendar. Heroes. loved ones, strangers, and clients will News programs don’t call them. But quietly see you as a hero in their own that’s okay. Because their kids do . . . way. TIME grows heroes, not accomThey call them Mom. They call them plishments. Accomplishments come Dad. And, these moms and dads, because you gave your TIME. Give your time and join that landmore valuable than all executives and scape of quiet heroes. lawmakers west of the Mississippi, If you are a hero, make sure the quietly hold the world together. economy doesn’t stop your legacy Be numbered among them. Read books to your kids. Play ball while from carrying on. Get with an SPJST you can and they want you to. Make sales agent or State Field Representait your aim to watch every game they tive today and make sure your life inplay, read every short story they write, surance policy is enough, and help hear every recital in which they per- your children carry on. form. —SPJST—
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loyal dedication to the Society in 2003, and I am also proud of the plaque that I was presented upon my retirement Continued from Page 1. from Snook ISD.” Ollie enjoys traveling, seeing new places, and meeting new people. Her “SPJST was always a big part of our lives with Ernest being an insurance favorite trips were to the Amish Counagent and also serving as District One try in the northeast United States, to Organizer from September 1969 to Branson, Missouri, and to San FranFebruary 1974. In the early 1960s, cisco, California. She also enjoys readSPJST Supreme Lodge Vice President ing, but she says that her eyesight has Joe B. Hejny encouraged Ollie to start begun to fail her in the last few years a youth club at Lodge 9, Snook. “It so she doesn’t read as much as in the seems like only yesterday that with the past. She likes to bake strudels, cookhelp of two very good friends—Lillie ies, kolaches, and breads to share with (Matejka) O’Shields of Lodge 39, her family and friends when they come Bryan and Lola Vavra of Lodge 17, to visit. New Tabor, the Snook Youth Club was Ollie continues to reside in Snook in begun,” Ollie recalls. “I served as the home that she and Ernest built and youth leader for a few years, and I truly raised their family in. “I love tending enjoyed working with the youth.” my flowers and garden, and was honored several times as a recipient of the award for ‘Yard of the Month’ presented by the Snook EEA Club,” she says. “I am very thankful to the Good Lord that at my age, I am still in reasonably good health and able to take care of myself as well as keep up with my yard work and a small garden.” A member of Snook Brethren Church, Ollie tries to attend church every Sunday and also to support and From September 2, 1970 Vestnik. help at church functions. She also has many fond memories Family togetherness is very important of traveling with Ernest to many SPJST to Ollie, and her biggest thrill is having functions and conventions. Her chil- her children, grandchildren, and greatdren were members of Lodge 9, Snook grandchildren for a visit often. “One of Youth Club as were her grandchildren. my greatest joys is to sit down with my “And now, I love to watch my great- kids and grandkids or friends for a grandchildren when they participate in game of ‘42’ or blocking in straight SPJST programs,” Ollie states. dominoes,” she says. “Even the greatIn 1997, Ollie was honored to be grandchildren are trying to learn!” nominated by SPJST Lodge 9, Snook Ollie knows that growing older and for the Burleson County Outstanding being in good health is truly a blessing Senior Citizen of the Year award. from God. “I try to live one day at a “Betty Schoeneman wrote an outstand- time and not worry too much about toing nomination letter, and I was thrilled morrow. For the days that I have reto be named the female recipient of the maining, I thank God, and I plan to stay award,” Ollie shares. “I was also very reasonably active and squeeze in as honored when Lodge 9 presented me much joy as I can out of every day.” with a Lifetime Achiever Award for —SPJST—
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State YAD set for August 4 in Temple
SPJST will showcase its youth at State Youth Achievement Day on Saturday, August 4 at the Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center, located at 3303 North Third Street in Temple. All youth participants must register their entries between 9 and 10 a.m. in the lobby of the convention center. Royalty contestants are asked to meet at the stage for a brief rehearsal and further instructions at 9:30 a.m. Youth will compete in a special category contest at 10 a.m. in the dining room. This contest is left a surprise to all competitors until the day of the event. Past special category contests have included play-dough construction, story-telling, and drawing.
Opening Ceremonies at 11 a.m. The day’s program begins with opening ceremonies at 11 a.m. A lunch, which will include ham or turkey sandwich (choice of white or wheat bread), bag of chips, pickle, cookie, and tea or lemonade, will be available for $6 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Other food will be available throughout the day. SPJST youth who receive first place honors at their district competitions across Texas this summer will compete at the state level in various competitions, including group and individual talent, speech, nine craft categories, a special category, and youth club poster and scrapbook. Following judging, all crafts, special category projects, posters, and scrapbooks will be displayed for the public. Talent competition begins at 11:30 a.m. Young people who have completed kindergarten to high school senior will compete in dance, vocal, instrumentals, and dramatics. The Ceska Beseda dance will be performed prior to the beginning of the talent competition.
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
Scholarships totaling $11,500 will be presented to SPJST youth members during the day. Videos featuring the talent performances and royalty speeches will be available. Silent Auction to Benefit ENC and Scholarship Fund This year’s food category is kolaches. Following judging, kolaches will be sold in a silent auction to the highest bidders. All proceeds will go to the SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm and the SPJST Scholarship Fund.
2012-2013 State King and Queen to be Crowned A cake and punch reception honoring the youth and their “Tribute 2012” year will be held prior to the State Royalty competition. 2011-2012 State King Robert Lewis and State Duke Jaxson Brisco, both of Lodge 9, Snook, and State Queen Alyssa Torres and State Duchess Emily Filla, both of Lodge 48, Beyersville, will then preside over the 2012 SPJST State Royalty Competition which begins at 3 p.m. First place king and queen winners from the seven SPJST districts across the state of Texas will compete for scholarships and the titles of 20122013 SPJST State King and State Queen. The king and queen are selected on the basis of a prepared three-minute speech during which they are scored on content, delivery, and overall poise. They are also scored on onstage interview questions. King and queen candidates are high school-aged SPJST youth club members. The 2012-2013 State King and Queen will represent SPJST at events across Texas. They will also each receive $1,500 scholarships. For more information about State Youth Achievement Day, please call the Youth Department (800) 727-7578 or visit www.spjst.org. —SPJST—
District One Camp begins this Thursday
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Remember that things get a little “wild” at camp so don’t bring clothes or personal items that are expensive or valuable (like cologne, jewelry, and $100 shoes). This year’s craft (tiedyeing) will be a little messy so you might want to bring an old shirt to wear. Bring jewelry and expensive items at your own risk. We will not be responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items. Please label all personal items!
Dear Readers, What a busy July for District One youth members, youth leaders, my assistants, and me! YAD is behind us, and now camp, Schlitterbahn trip, and the Corpus Christi Getaway are all coming up. I hope everyone is ready to have great times at these activities. Things Not Allowed at Camp • Food or snacks of any type (we’ll District One Camp have plenty) We will start camp with registration • Electronic devices (cell phones, CD at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 19. players, Game Boys, etc.) Please be on time! Camp will be dis- • Valuable items (District One is not missed at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 22. responsible for lost, damaged, or We have a new activity this year: The stolen items.) Blob! Get ready for fun in the sun at • Knives, tobacco, fireworks, or other Cooper Farm. We will be tie-dyeing such stuff. this year for our craft. Our dress up party theme is Nerd Night. Bring District One Summer Trip— something to wear for the nerd party! Schlitterbahn Just a reminder in case you did not Our trip to Schlitterbahn is schedget a list from your youth leader: uled for Wednesday, August 1. I know what you’re thinking — Mrs. Susan Items Needed for Camp has lost her mind again (three major r At least four changes of clothes activities in less than three weeks). (shorts/tee-shirts). Put everything you This date was chosen as to not interneed for one day (shorts, shirt, under- fere with the start of school activities pants) in a Ziploc or Wal-Mart bag and (volleyball, football, band, registramark it for each day. tion, etc). All youth members who qualified for camp and YAD will be r Tennis shoes — a must able to attend this year’s Schlitterbahn trip at no cost. Camp chaperones, r Water shoes for the lake — no flip youth leaders and assistants will also flops allowed! be free of charge. All others will have to pay $50 to attend. This is a great r Swimsuits (one for the pool and deal! This price includes round trip one for the lake/blob) bus fare and your ticket into the water park. Youth leaders have the forms, r Beach towel and they are due back to me at camp. r Twin sheets/pillow or sleeping bag r Towels/wash cloth
r Personal items (toothbrush, soap, deodorant, etc.) It helps if these are in a tote bag that can be taken to the bathroom. r Flashlight
r Fan and extension cord (cabins are air-conditioned) r Fishing poles r Water guns
r Life jacket (if you have one)
No water balloons or shaving cream (district will provide).
End of Summer Getaway in Corpus Christi District One is encouraging all youth to participate in the End-ofSummer Getaway this year. We are paying for one night lodging for any youth club family that attends. Don’t have youth club members in your family? District One will pay $50 towards a one-night stay. Come out and enjoy the fun! Wow! We are going to be busy. I hope to see everyone at all of our upcoming activities. Fraternally, Susan Skrabanek District One Youth Counselor —SPJST—
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Districts Two, Four Camp July 26 to 29 at Cooper Farm
Dear Districts Two and Four Campers, We will survive another great year at Cooper Farm! Be ready to “survive” the challenges that will be set for your group. Districts Two and Four members will close out the 2012 SPJST youth camping year with our camp beginning on Thursday, July 26 at 11 a.m. We look forward to another great year together. There is much in store to “survive” this year, and you won’t want to miss out. Please arrive no earlier than 10:45 a.m. Parents, leave your camper and their belongings at the pavilion on the right as you enter the camp grounds. This will be the registration area. All medicines are to be left with Camp Nurses Becky and Ginger. Camping grounds will be off limits until we all go as a group.
Very Important! All campers need to wear their pool swimsuits under their clothes to camp. Prior to going to the cabins, a required swim test will be given to all campers. Also, keep your towel out. This year, all girls’ swimsuits must be a onepiece or a tank-kini. You will be asked to wear a tee-shirt over your swimsuit if this rule is not followed. The above ruling was agreed upon by the District Two leaders and assistants at our annual District Two training class. Each camper—boys and girls—needs to bring two swimsuits, one for the pool and the other for the lake and blob. Girls, you may want to bring an extra pair of shorts to wear if you plan on blobbing. The blob is fantastic. The Leaders-in-Training (LITs) loved it. Here are the plans:
11 a.m. • Registration at the pavilion. All medications, over-the-counter included, must be turned in to Nurse Becky/Ginger. Medication must be in the original bottle with only the amount of medication needed for the camping period. Medication in bags cannot be accepted. • Campers will be called to the pool for a mandatory swim test. • Checking of all bags. • Parents must take home all cell phones, sim cards, and any electronic devices which include iPods and MP3 players. This is for campers and LITs. If a camper has any of the above, par-
ents will receive a phone call. Please do not bring any expensive clothing. SPJST will not be responsible for any lost or damaged items. All cameras must be marked and turned in to the chaperone. No food or drinks are allowed in the cabins. Things to Bring r 3 towels and 3 washcloths
r Twin sheet set and light cover, pillow r Toiletries: soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, etc. r 3 changes of underclothes
r 2 swimsuits—1 for the pool and 1 for the pond (For younger campers, please make a note which is to be for the pond/pool. The chaperone will make sure they are kept separate. We want to be sure to keep the pool clean and clear.) r Beach towel
r 3 changes of clothes
r 2 pair tennis shoes or closed-toe shoes. All campers and LITs must wear these at all times. Flip-flops are to be worn only to the pool. r Sunscreen
r Flashlight
r Bag for dirty clothes
A suggestion made which chaperones really enjoyed last year for the younger campers—Place one day of clothing in a marked plastic bag. This helps in getting ready in the early morning. Try to mark all clothing and belongings to be sure it comes home. Here are some activities that are planned: Survivor challenges, swimming, high/low ropes course, boating, tubing at the lake, blobbing at the pond, paddleboats, kayaking, fishing (camp will have the gear), BB guns/rifle range/archery, horseshoes, games by the LITs, dancing, karaoke, scavenger hunt, hayride, and so much more. The only other thing I can think of to bring is a lot of energy and a great attitude for a lot of fun. One thing to hope for is enough time to do all the activities which are planned. We promise 2012 SPJST Camp will be the best!
If you have any questions or concerns, please give us a call or email. Again, thank you for allowing us to spend quality time with your youth. Every SPJST youth is special in his or her own way, and many memories are made each year at camp. And, this year will be no exception. A big thank you to all the chaperones who are taking time away from home and work to make sure our campers have a safe and a fun experience. We can’t wait to see you on at camp on July 26! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor Beverly Teplicek District Four Youth Counselor Lynette Talasek Donna Vanecek District Two Assistant DYCs —SPJST—
District Four YAD this Saturday at Lodge 49, Rowena
SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena would like to welcome everyone to District Four Youth Achievement Day to be held in Rowena at the SPJST Lodge Hall on Saturday, July 21, 2012. We would like to see Supreme Lodge Officers, other District Directors, and members from other districts, also. You do not have to be a member of SPJST, as we would like to see a nice crowd to support our youth and their many talents! If you aren’t participating in our many contests, do come out and see what YAD is about. We will begin registering at 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. No late registrations will be accepted. Craft judging will begin at 11:15 a.m. We will have hamburgers, chips, and drinks for sale starting at 11 a.m. and continuing until 12:30 p.m. The flag presentation will be at 12:15 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by District Four Flag Bearers Brandon and Cammi Teplicek. We will have talent contests, group and individual, followed by royalty contests. We will also conduct a silent auction of the kolache entries. This auction will benefit our youth, as all monies received will go to SPJST Education and Nature Center. Following the crowing of our new king, duke, queen, and duchess will be the awards
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program. This is something that youth throughout the district have been anticipating all year! We are planning to have our closing at 3 p.m. It will be a day filled with excitement and entertainment by our youth along with a display of great talents! We look forward to a day of great support for our young people, and we do hope you will be able to come by and support District Four youth. Fraternally, Beverly J. Teplicek District Four Youth Counselor —SPJST—
District Six YAD this Sunday in Taiton
Hello, All Members of District Six! District Six Youth Achievement Day is approaching very fast. It will be held on Sunday, July 22, 2012, hosted by Lodge 30, Taiton. It will be held at the Taiton Community Center. The program will begin at 12:30 p.m. All youth, parents, and members of Lodge 30 are asked to please come and help set up at 9:30 a.m. Registration for all youth participating in YAD will begin at 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A meal consisting of chopped barbecue, chips, and dessert will be available for a fee of $6. I invite all to take this opportunity to come out and see how very talented our youth are of District Six. I am very proud of each and every one of them. They are all winners in my heart, and I wish they all could take their talents and crafts to the state level. With that in mind, State Youth Achievement day will be held on Saturday, August 4 at Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center in Temple Texas. I hope to see you all on Sunday, July 22 in Taiton, Texas. Fraternally yours, Lisa Bubela District Six Youth Counselor —SPJST—
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Lodge 25, Ennis youth participates at YAD
Dear Readers, Last week was District Three YAD (Youth Achievement Day). I did a dance for individual talent and got second place. I was so excited and very proud of myself. I can’t wait until next year’s YAD!
In a few days, my family and I will be off to the airport on our way to Orlando, Florida. We are going to Walt Disney World! Our next meeting is on July 22. We are having a swimming party—can’t wait! Amanda Droste —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club makes snowcones
Hi! Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club had a short meeting for July. We had a snowcone stand during the annual “Meet You at the Square” cookoff. It was fun! Most of us went to Uncle Bran’s for a swim when we closed our stand. We talked about camp and the rules during our meeting. Hutson Teplicek —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena youth ready to show off projects
Lodge 49, Rowena youth serves as “money person”
Our youth club held its July meeting before opening our snowcone stand on Saturday, July 7. We sold a lot of snowcones, and I had fun as the “money person.” Our leader told me since I was the treasurer, I was responsible for taking care of the sales. During our meeting, we talked about YAD and camp. Hunter Teplicek —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena youth: sticky, syrupy snowcones
Dear SPJST, We practiced for our skit for District Four YAD, and I had so much fun waving my flag and saying my part. I can’t wait for YAD. I have all my crafts completed and can’t wait to show them off. Hunter Wood —SPJST—
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Lodge 49, Rowena youth readies for camp
Dear SPJST, Camp is coming up, and I cannot wait. Mom showed me in the Vestnik what I have to take to camp. They talked about water blobbing. I don’t know what that is, but it sounds exciting. Tanner Wood —SPJST—
Scenes from Lodge 187, Round Rock Youth Club’s July Activities
LEFT PHOTO: Xavier, Alex, and Ashley are pictured at the movies. RIGHT PHOTO: Luke with the monster frisbee. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Luke and Alex play with the monster soccer ball inside. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Alex, Brodi, Ashley, Xavier, and Luke, in front
Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club had a snowcone stand at the annual “Meet you at the Square” in Rowena. We had fun making the snowcones—sort of a sticky job when the syrup spilled, but it was a fun day! I am looking forward to going to camp! Brandon Teplicek —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena youth: complete YAD projects equal happy leaders
Our youth club meeting was fun. We discussed District Four YAD and our projects. Everyone said they have finished theirs so our youth leaders were really happy! Everyone is looking forward to going to camp. Cammi Teplicek —SPJST—
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LEFT PHOTO: Ashley plays with the frisbee. RIGHT PHOTO Xavier with the frisbee.
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Lodge 49, Rowena youth: SPJST is great organization
Dear SPJST, I’m still getting used to all that SPJST has to offer since I’m new to it, but it all sounds great. I don’t get to participate in YAD this year, but I’ve already got plans to help out setting up the hall and decorating. This is a great organization to be in. Morgann Wood —SPJST—
Lodge 187 Round Rock youth enjoys Brave
Brave is about helping your family and never change your parents. And, be nice to one another. Alex Johnson —SPJST—
Lodge 187 Round Rock youth shares meaning of Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is when you gather with family and friends to cel-
ebrate our freedom. It’s when we all gather to celebrate with good cooking and big, bright fireworks. That’s what the Fourth of July means to me. Mirynda Ashley Smith —SPJST—
Lodge 187 Round Rock youth reports on activities
We had an outing on Saturday, July 7 to see the movie Brave. At the meeting, we opened with a discussion about the movie and the meaning of the adventures in it. We also discussed the meaning of the Fourth of July.
Then, we went outside and found a pomegranate tree. A yummy fruit surprise! We started playing with a monster frisbee and soccer ball, outside but it got too hot. Remember: Due to the District Two Fall Meeting and the lodge being rented out for the months of August and September, we will have an August meeting on the 12th in the Sirloin Stockade meeting room in Round Rock at 3 p.m. For the month of September, we will all meet at Lodge 47, Seaton for the District Two Fall Meeting on September 9. We will have more information about times and such at the August meeting. Blessings to all, Jennifer McCarthy Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 142, Houston Youth Club Shares Activities
LEFT PHOTO: Zoe Saxton selects items for Hugs From Home on Join Hands Day on June 3, 2011. CENTER PHOTO: Jorgia Conway shops for Hugs From Home. RIGHT PHOTO: Grace and Karen Owens, Brenda Moyle, and Jim Owens at District Five Camp on July 14, 2011.
LEFT PHOTO: Grace Owens at camp in 2011. PHOTO 2: Jorgia Conway, Zoe Saxton, and Zada Morgan at camp on July 16, 2011. PHOTO 3: District Five Camp 2011. Jorgia Conway in front. In back, Zada Morgan, left, and Zoe Saxton. FAR RIGHT PHOTO: Zada and Zoe at the Houston Livestock Show on March 14,
2012. BELOW LEFT: Zoe in the Santa’s Workshop Game Room on December 6, 2011. BELOW PHOTO 2: Jorgia, guest, and Zoe at Santa’s Workshop. BELOW PHOTO 3: Zoe, left, and Zada enjoy the carnival at the Houston Livestock Show on March 14, 2012.
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Resolution of Sympathy
In Memoriam
Expression of Sympathy
We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, ADELLA J. MIKSCH, age 95 of Houston, who went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Elmcroft Assisted Living where she resided for the last two and one half years. Adella was born on July 31, 1916 in Taylor, Texas. Adella Miksch She was a member of Houston Brethren Church and SPJST Lodge 88 of Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Joseph Leo Miksch, Sr. She is survived by sons Robert J. Miksch, Sr. and wife Cathy and Joseph Leo Miksch, Jr.; grandchildren Robert J. Miksch, Jr. and wife Jennifer, Rebecca Ann Erickson and husband Steven, David Miksch, Johnathan Miksch and wife Lauren, Joseph Condidorio, and Shaeli Miksch; and great-grandchildren Ashley Miksch, Courtney Erickson, Madeline Erickson, and Joseph Erickson. Visitation was Friday, June 8, 2012 from 5 to 8 p.m. with a funeral service on Saturday, June 9 t 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Pat H. Foley and Company. Burial followed at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Gladys A. Havemann Celestine Darilek Mary Roznovsky —SPJST—
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We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the be-
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reaved family of our departed member, JACQUELINE (JACKIE) LOU REZNICEK MAREK, who died peacefully Saturday, June 23, 2012 at her home in Tomball, Texas after a four year battle with cancer. Visitation was at 10 a.m., Wednes-
Death Claims Paid in May 2012 Supreme Lodge SPJST • Temple, Texas
Name
Charlie Zikes David Wayne Wolff Frank L. Prochaska Sammie Marie Hales Rudolph A. Hrncirik, Jr. Ramona G. Moreno Roy E. Bucek Estelle S. Hillman Dwight R. Doeppenschmidt Sue Ann Moore Charlsie C. Svetlik Leonard A. Jurena James Otto Johnson Anna M. Bartos Mary Ann Marasek Ernest Bracewell, Sr. Mario S. Salinas Dean R. Patschke Calvin Patterson Ruth J. Habelow Bessie M. Laznovsky Jean G. Martinets Carolyn Janett Salac Joseph A. Maloch George L. Moreno Gregory Lane Loftis Leslie Trojacek Erma Kipfer Charlie Skupin William G. Wolfe Curlee H. Freeman Keith J. Halamik Julia Irene Juroska Olin W. Dixon, Jr. Pete Lira Arthur Leo Peevey Dorothy E. Stock Helen Horak Pospisil Elizabeth T. Werthwein
Lodge
94 88 92 92 73 79 67 88 185 246 15 63 205 40 88 18 88 196 88 88 135 29 47 88 80 25 82 88 89 79 88 6 87 88 160 80 24 29 6
From 5/01/2012 to 5/31/2012
Location
Wheelock Houston Fort Worth Fort Worth Seymour Corpus Christi Schulenburg Houston New Braunfels Morgan’s Point Buckholts Sweet Home Terrell El Campo-Hillje Houston Elgin Houston Houston-West Houston Houston Ennis Taylor Seaton Houston Holland Ennis Ennis Houston Rosebud Corpus Christi Houston Cottonwood Temple Houston San Angelo Holland Cyclone Taylor Cottonwood
Date of Admission
2/20/1943 6/23/1971 7/07/1976 3/13/1978 11/14/1955 12/28/2003 8/13/1963 5/23/1945 6/01/1984 3/26/2004 1/16/1947 6/19/1946 2/18/1947 9/21/1973 5/01/1934 2/01/1974 12/05/1972 12/31/1995 4/05/1976 7/28/1972 7/02/1947 6/18/2003 11/12/1947 8/13/1965 3/01/1997 11/17/1978 9/19/1944 6/01/1983 10/26/1937 4/25/2008 2/21/1972 8/31/1971 6/23/1953 12/28/1998 11/17/2006 11/12/2004 6/18/2010 7/17/2007 1/22/2009
To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC, Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST—
Date of Death
3/07/2012 1/19/2011 4/09/2012 4/14/2012 4/14/2012 3/05/2012 2/24/2012 1/07/2012 4/12/2012 4/19/2012 4/22/2012 3/28/2012 3/27/2012 4/23/2012 11/13/2011 3/25/2012 3/03/2012 4/19/2012 4/17/2012 4/24/2012 4/27/2012 5/01/2012 5/05/2012 4/22/2012 5/05/2012 4/08/2012 4/20/2012 4/14/2012 4/21/2012 4/20/2012 5/14/2012 4/30/2012 5/02/2012 5/08/2012 6/30/2011 4/30/2012 2/15/2012 2/24/2012 6/15/2011
Age
85 50 85 80 74 82 92 92 67 47 94 75 88 72 94 82 76 67 89 72 95 83 75 88 69 65 95 84 94 70 68 56 91 87 48 77 90 85 106
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day, June 27 prior to a 12 p.m. funeral service in the Grand Chapel at Brookside Cemetery in Houston with burial to immediately following. She was born October 8, 1936 in Rogers, Texas to Louis and Agnes Schiller Reznicek. She graduated from Jeff Davis High School and attended classes at the University of Houston. On December 19, 1953, she married Benjamin Louis Marek at her parents’ home Jackie Marek in Houston. Jackie worked as a secretary for Maaco Oil Tools and at Minute Maid Foods for many years. Jackie was a member of the Houston Brethren Church, the Christian Sisters, SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Czech Heritage Society of Texas and the Czech Cultural Center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Benjamin Louis Marek; granddaughter Jody Anne Knapick; and parents Louis and Agnes Schiller Reznicek. She is survived by daughters Deborah Marek Knapick and husband Michael, and Gina Marek Geyer; granddaughters Jamie Knapick Miller and husband Chris and Jill Knapick Moye and husband Christopher; greatgrandson Samuel Benjamin Moye; sister Jean Reznicek Bravenec and husband Frank; brothers Louis Reznicek, Jr. and wife Brenda and Gary Reznicek; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her beloved Shih Tzu, Ming. Jackie’s great passion and incredible talent was her genealogy research. Her mind was a gold mine of information and she always loved the challenge of extensive research and the putting together of the puzzle pieces of her ancestry as well as other families. She was extremely proud of her Czech heritage and ancestry. In memory of her years as a dedicated member of the Harris County Chapter of The Czech Heritage Society of Texas, memorial donations may be made to CHS Harris County Chapter Library, 4117 Willowbend Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77025; or to a charity of your choice. “Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you. I loved you so - ‘twas heaven here with you.” — Iola Paschal Richardson.
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May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Gladys A. Havemann Celestine Darilek Mary Roznovsky —SPJST—
Death Claims Paid in June 2012 Supreme Lodge SPJST • Temple, Texas
Name
Frankie J. Doskocil Albert M. Bigon Louise Rosie Wood Hubert E. Shimek Elgin F. Shupak Robert E. Kennedy Benjamin F. Krupicka Lonnie Edward Kutil Helen P. Hawrylak Sheila Kay Chovanec Virgil R. Baker Loretta J. Shaw Daniel R. Fore Elida R. Navarro Virginia M. Ramos Ellissa C. Pope Delores Faye Luksa Bennie J. Kalina Leona Vincik Alice Rektorik Frances Cilny Sophie A. Metcalf Margaret E. Hill Andrew Mayer Peggy Ann Marasek Milton Harry Kerlin Gilbert S. Cedillo Libbie Blazek Ead A. Hejl Lonnie Foy Holub James W. Wade Elvin V. Svoboda Wilma Elma Phemister Glen Marshall Parma David C. Bartek Wessie M. Ellis Edith M. Sulak Morris Lee Novak Moody Edwards, Jr. Anda June Erwin Mildred Marie Kalas
Lodge
24 29 188 148 201 178 24 133 154 1 178 65 39 160 47 20 186 49 28 117 142 88 54 6 88 29 160 25 17 73 246 184 154 79 47 74 40 189 66 191 153
From 6/01/2012 to 6/30/2012 Location
Cyclone Taylor Centerville El Maton Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Longview Cyclone San Antonio Fort Worth Fayetteville Longview Crosby Bryan San Angelo Seaton Granger Caldwell Rowena East Bernard Robstown Houston Houston West Cottonwood Houston Taylor San Angelo Ennis New Tabor Seymour Morgan’s Point Moulton Fort Worth Corpus Christi Seaton Lovelady El Campo-Hillje Bryan-College Station Waco Lufkin LaSalle
Date of Admission
10/16/1952 4/01/1994 6/14/1978 10/01/1938 11/12/1946 4/13/1978 10/02/1948 1/01/1953 9/25/1956 4/22/1977 2/16/2001 12/06/1974 11/08/1960 12/16/2008 5/01/1994 8/04/1981 11/01/1947 12/09/1968 1/28/1939 8/30/1966 1/29/1941 3/08/1978 8/10/1945 2/24/2005 3/23/1995 3/22/1996 10/02/2007 4/17/1942 11/07/1946 3/06/1950 10/14/2011 9/15/1941 4/10/1944 5/01/1957 4/09/1956 9/12/1975 7/24/1959 2/01/1974 10/26/1976 9/24/2003 9/26/1997
To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC, Secretary-Treasurer
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Date of Death
4/27/2012 5/15/2012 4/26/2012 2/07/2009 4/09/2012 5/10/2012 5/06/2012 5/19/2012 5/05/2012 11/19/2011 4/30/2012 4/27/2012 5/10/2012 4/30/2012 5/20/2012 8/26/2011 5/07/2012 5/09/2012 4/28/2012 5/16/2012 5/14/2012 4/22/2012 5/24/2012 4/09/2012 11/19/2011 4/27/2012 5/18/2012 5/15/2012 4/18/2012 5/14/2012 5/02/2012 3/15/2010 6/06/2012 6/03/2012 1/31/2012 5/18/2012 5/05/2012 10/26/2011 6/02/2012 12/29/2009 5/26/2012
Age
59 73 86 88 86 76 85 72 81 58 85 66 79 66 80 67 68 70 95 87 93 92 88 46 82 85 73 86 91 68 73 86 86 55 59 85 83 37 78 69 88
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ROČNÍK 100 ČÍSLO 29
Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech Lekce dvacet šest Lesson 26 .
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Read the lesson out loud. Get your parents, grandparents, relatives, or friends to help you with the pronunciation. Clip and save each lesson and compile into a notebook. Look up any words in this lesson you do not know. .
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The Verb - Sloveso
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Verbs are also: 1. durative: jím, čtu, nesu (I am eating, etc.) 2. iterative: jídám, čítám, nosím (I often eat, etc.) 3. frequentative: jídávám, čítávám, nosívám (I am in the habit of . . .) .
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Some prefixes change the meaning of the original verb.
Example: dělati–predělati - to alter or change
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psáti–zapsati - to write down, enter platiti–podplatiti - to bribe jeti–ujeti - to abscond, make off .
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Some verbs may take on two prefixes:
z-pře-vraceti – to completely turn over everywhere
po-za-bíjeti – to kill people all over the place
po-po-sednouti – to move over while sitting .
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Aniž - is used as a conjunction: Odjel, aniž se rozloučil – He left without saying goodbye.
There is much more to the study of verbs, but for the more various shaded meanings and fine points, an instructor is needed. .
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BROTHERHOOD
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Lepší vlastní kousek chleba, nežli cizí pečené, Kdo sám cti nemá, jinému ji nedá.
Falešný přítel jako kočka: z předu líže, pozadu škrabe. —SPJST—
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Czech Proverbs
Read these proverbs and discuss their meanings:
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There are two negative participles in Czech: 1. ne – nemluvím, nedělám, etc. 2. ni – nikdo, nic, nijaký
Two negatives do not make an affirmative: nedělím nic neznám nikoho nikdo nikdy nic neví
Ani - is used for také in emphatic negative: ani on to nevi
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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment
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LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 966-3795. Lodge Meetings: 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, July 20—Social night, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 21—Hrabal family reunion Sunday, July 22—Hoover family reunion Saturday, July 28—Mechell family reunion Sunday, July 29—Hegar family reunion Friday, August 3—Social night, 6 p.m. Saturday, August 4—Straten family reunion Sunday, August 5—Peterson family reunion, 10 a.m. Sunday, August 5—SPJST Lodge 6 meeting, 5 p.m. Saturday, August 11—Hykel family reunion Friday, August 17—Social night, 6 p.m. Friday, August 31—Potato Peel Party/Westfest preparation, 4 p.m. Monday, September 3—Westfest booth clean-up party, 9 a.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 Meet-
ings: Second Monday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded.
LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Highway 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles; turn left on CR 225. Go one mile, veering to the right. Lodge building is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (979) 272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Sunday, July 29—Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person Saturday, August 11—The Crop Dusters, countrywestern/mix music. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $7/person Sunday, August 12—Texas Legacy Czech Band, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person Sunday, August 19—Edward Kopecky Fun Time Czech Band, polka/waltz/country-western. 3 to 7 p.m. $7/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) Saturday, July 21—Red Ravens, 7 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Kitchen and bar open. $8 per person Saturday, July 28—Private wedding
Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit at blinking light on Hwy 53 to FM 485; go one mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Wilbert Mikeska (254) 9852484; Hall phone: (254) 985-2393; wmmike@peoplepc.com. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Visit www.spjstflaghall.com. LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Saturday, July 21—Rental Sunday, July 22—Youth club swimming party at Betty’s house Saturday, July 28—Dining room rental
Note: Youth club meetings are at 1:30 p.m. and are scheduled on a different Sunday of the month depending on hall rentals. Call Youth Leader Rita Holland for youth club information (469) 337-2284.
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: Call Youth Leader Rita Holland for youth club meeting date/time (469) 337-2284. 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, July 20—The Lawmen, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday, beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 21—Free Dance: The Golden Oldies, 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 25—Live music by the Bobby Jay Five Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 27—Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers from 6 to 9 p.m.
All Wednesday and Friday night dances have free admission.
Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 mile to the hall. Hall Rental Information: (512) 352-9139; Hall Phone: (512) 352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Music: Second and fourth Wednesday of the month/music by Bobby Jay Five Band; Fridays, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.; oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.; Senior Citizens’ Dominoes: First Wednesday of the month, 2 p.m.
LODGE 30, TAITON (6) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo.
LODGE 32, VICTORIA (6) Lodge Hall: 3502 North Laurent, Victoria. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Sunday following the adult lodge meeting at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 35, ELK (3) Saturday, 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.
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LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Friday, July 20—Annual Barbecue Cookoff Saturday, July 21—Annual Barbecue Cookoff Saturday, July 28—Red Ravens, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, August 4—Jerry Haisler, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, August 18—Frankly Country, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, August 25—Fritz Hodde, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, September 1—Open
Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy. 53, Temple. Directions: Star Hall is five miles east of Temple on Highway 53 (Adams Avenue). Seaton Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Frank Klinkovsky (254) 773-4801; Hall Phone: (254) 985-2548. Saturday Night Dances: Hall and kitchen open at 6 p.m. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: From Taylor, take the South Loop. Turn right on FM 112. Go about 1/2 mile. Turn right on FM 619. Go about three miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (512) 365-3733. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of January through April and September through December at 5 p.m. at the lodge hall; meetings held the second Monday of May through August at 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of January through April and September through December at 5 p.m. at the lodge hall; youth meetings held the second Monday of May through August at 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 49, ROWENA (4) Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Information: (325) 442-4841. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 51, ELLINGER (1) Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Department, West Main Street in Ellinger.
LODGE 54, WEST (3) Lodge Meetings: First Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. at Lone Star Hall, 1201 North Davis Street, West, Texas. Youth Club Meetings: Third Saturday of each month, 10 a.m. Call Youth Leader Lisa Darnell (254) 644-2896 for location.
LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Call for meeting location.
LODGE 66, WACO (3) Lodge Hall: 722 Leroy Parkway, Elm Mott. Directions: From IH35 at Elm Mott, take FM 308 East exit. Go over the railroad tracks and go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the right sitting back from FM 308 East. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG (1) Lodge Meetings: Call for quarterly meeting date, time, and location.
LODGE 73, SEYMOUR (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. Call for meeting location.
LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday in March and June at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls; second Sunday in September and December at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls.
LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Hall Phone: (361) 854-8423. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi.
LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) Lodge Hall: 12141 East FM 2268, Holland. Directions: On Hwy 95, south of Holland, turn east onto FM 2268; go 1/2 mile to hall on the right. Hall Rental Information: Frank Pajestka (254) 657-8176; Hall Phone: (254) 657-2485; or email SPJST80@yahoo.com. Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Saturday of each month 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Board of Directors’ Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 3:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355.
LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Violet Street, Needville. Directions: Lodge building is located south on Hwy 36, one mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 793-4313; email td_stavinoha@yahoo.com. Hall Phone: (361) 793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.
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LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH35 East in Dallas, take IH20 East. From IH20 East, take the IH45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH45 runs into Hwy. 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street; take a right on Floyd Street. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: (214) 826-3557. Hall Phone: (214) 823-0072. Band Bookings: Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397/Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north onto 50th Street; go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Bertha Capps (254) 778-4371; Shop (254) 773-6164. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Saturday, July 21—Knights of Dixie Orchestra, big band. *Dress code. $11 per person Saturday, July 28—No dance Saturday, August 4—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band. Dress code*. $11 per person Saturday, August 11—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $8/person Saturday, August 18—Leonard Duckworth, big band. Dress code*. $11 per person Saturday, August 25—No dance Friday, August 31—Odessa, country/western. $8/person Saturday, September 1—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band. Dress code*. $11 per person
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, July 28—Metro Dance Club: Winston Barney. 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) Saturday, August 4—Texas Roadrunners Saturday, August 25—Variety Dance Saturday, September 1—Texas Ramblers
Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Hall Rental Information: Jo (713) 993-6878; Hall Phone: (281) 487-3297. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of January through October, 1 p.m. at the lodge hall with the exception of November and December. Executive Board/Trustees Meetings and Workdays: First Monday of each month, (unless the first Monday is a holiday) at 2 p.m. Dances: Held the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Variety Dances: Fourth Saturday of the month, unless noted.
LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2) Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River. Directions: Hall is on the south side of Academy, just off Hwy 95, on the right. Hall Rental Information: (254) 982-4530. Hall Phone: (254) 982-4434. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall; Trustees meet at 6:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; 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
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right onto Sunrise. The second street to the right is Luther Peterson Boulevard. Hall Rental Information: (512) 255-1554; (512) 771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting: 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at Charles Munday’s office, 416 Oak Street, Bryan (behind the Kettle Restaurant on Texas Avenue).
LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: Andy Anderson (936) 634-1962. Lodge Meetings: First Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. Regular Dances: First Friday night of each month, 8 to 11 p.m.
LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Note: Lodge meeting time is now 1 p.m. Sunday, September 30—Lodge Clean-up Day: beginning at 10 a.m. Please bring a covered dish as we will have lunch at the hall.
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, at 1 p.m. at the hall. 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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