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Volume 100 Number 41
S P J S T Benevolence
H E R A L D
★ Humanity ISSN —07458800
★ Brotherhood
October 17, 2012
SPJST Announces New 10 Pay Whole Life Plan
Children • Cash Value Accumulation • Final Expenses • Lower Premiums
Single • Cash Value Accumulation • Final Expenses • Lower Premiums • Debt Protection
Married/No Children • Cash Value Accumulation • Final Expenses • Debt Protection • Mortgage Acceleration
• Income Needs • Lifestyle Protection
Married with Children • Cash Value Accumulation • Final Expenses • Debt Protection • Mortgage Acceleration • Income Needs • Lifestyle Protection • Future Funding for Emergency • Education Fund Empty Nesters • Cash Value Accumulation • Final Expenses • Debt Protection • Mortgage Acceleration • Income Needs
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Celebrate Czech Heritage Month!
Tribute 2012 September State Top Sales Producers Career Agent
Associate Agent
Earned Premium
Insurance Issued
Associate Agent
Johnie Turpen, II Lodge 215, South Plains District Four
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Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Tribute 2012 Updates ..........................4 District News .......................................6 Lodge Section......................................8 Reunions ............................................15
SPJST Sales Agent Albin Machu presents the first two issued 10 Pay Whole Life to Fen and Emily Reeves and welcomes them to SPJST and Lodge 29, Taylor. They are the children of Matt Reeves and LeShell Reeves.
Insurance Issued Earned Premium
SPJST is proud to announce its newest product—10 Pay Life. The 10 Pay Life plan is whole life insurance for every stage in life:
Albin Machu, CFFM Lodge 29, Taylor District Two
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
In Memoriam ......................................18 Youth Section.....................................21 Youth Clubs’ Quarterly Report .........25 Czech Culture ....................................28 Advertisements .................................29 Lodge Calendar .................................30
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Lodge 141 Sealy hosts SPJST Float in Austin County Fair Parade
Carolina Covarrubia Lodge 30, Taiton District Six
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State Duchess title runs in Lodge 9, Snook family
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The Way We Were: Lodge 25, Ennis Youth in 1977
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
SPJST HERALD
SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.org
VESTNIK EDITOR/ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0807 VESTNIK Fax: (254) 773-8087
email: m e l a n i e z @ v v m . c o m
SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-2902 • Home: (254) 985-0007 email: vanicek@spjst.com
VICE PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF, CFFM Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-1450 • Home: (254) 534-1930 email: genemc@spjst.com SECRETARY-TREASURER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 721-4739 • Home: (254) 778-3720 email: leonardm@spjst.com
DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878-0085 Home: (979) 272-3265 • Mobile: (979) 224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR JESSE POSPISIL 4710 FM 1331, Taylor, Texas 76574-2164 Home: (512) 365-1110 • Mobile: (512) 826-7371 email: jlpospisil@yahoo.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 KAREN KASPAR, FIC, CFFM 8550 N. State Highway 71 El Campo, Texas 77437-9819 Home: (979) 543-2532 • Mobile: (979) 332-1616 email: k-kaspar@hotmail.com
DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR BOB J. BAYER, FIC 1100 Hospital Blvd, Floresville, Texas 78114-2912 Home: (830) 393-9073 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/ MARKETING MANAGER Don Strickland Mobile: (254) 239-8206 • Office: (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-1456 • email: dons@spjst.com FRATERNAL FIELD MANAGERS DISTRICTS ONE/THREE Philip (Phil) McBee, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 239-7580 • Fax: (325) 784-7448 email: philm@spjst.com DISTRICTS TWO/SEVEN Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 231-7722 • Fax: (254) 501-4479 email: hadixon2003@yahoo.com DISTRICT FOUR Bobby Davis, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 239-9153 • Fax: (325) 657-2003 email: bobbyd@spjst.com DISTRICTS FIVE/SIX Delisle Doherty Mobile: (254) 239-9616 • Fax: (281) 855-3039 email: delisled@spjst.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, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 • (210) 535-4916 - email: poohbear78064@hotmail.com BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-1451 - email: dimebox5@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - (512) 365-2000 - (512) 848-2416/cell - email: RonnieR1056@yahoo.com District Three - Kay Lynn Kovar, 3303 West Lake Bardwell Drive, Ennis, Texas 75119 - (972) 875-6827 District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 - email: bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Mildred Holeman, 1006 Chantilly Lane, Houston, Texas 77018 - (713) 683-0018 - email: mmholeman@yahoo.com District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - (979) 244-4415; (979) 479-3430 cell District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (830) 281-8246 -email: bvhouse@att.net
FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Thomas Cannon, P.O. Box 372, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 567-4264 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Highway 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2282 District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Highway 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 651-8550 District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Road, Ledbetter, Texas 78946-5118 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Glenn Kaminsky, 902 River Oaks Court, East Bernard, Texas 77435 - (979) 335-4461 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262
INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Highway 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Daniel Roznovsky, 2513 Custer Court, Irving, Texas 75062 - (972) 252-6763 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 234-8117 District Five - Helen Hegwood, 6702 Lindy Ann Lane, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713) 864-0489 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174, Lolita, Texas 77971 - (361) 874-4461 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 3895 CR 430, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (210) 535-4916
PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1914 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 540-8531 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 HUMAN RESOURCES DEBBIE KLINKOVSKY (254) 773-1575 • email: debbiek@spjst.com
Editor’s Note
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Aspire to Le ad October is Czech Heritage Month in Texas. Hats off to the
lodges and youth clubs that are recognizing Czech heritage and are celebrating it. Another special day in October is National Boss’s Day which is recognized this week. When I think of the word “boss,” I think of a leader. As I was searching for quotes for the word “leader,” I came across a dynamic website: www.kimberlyalyn.com. Kimberly Alyn is a professional speaker, and she really impressed me with her motivating, inspiring clips on leadership. And, leadership is not just for the workplace, but leadership is a must in organizations, local lodges, and community groups. Dr. Alyn says that the number one issue facing organizations is leadership. If you focus on the leadership issue and you develop principlebased ethical leaders from the top of the organization all the way to the front line, you take care of every issue. Wow! She goes on to say in her leadership keynote clip that people respond to what they see not to what they hear. Dr. Alyn’s example in the keynote clip is dynamic! If you say one thing and do another, people respond to what they see. If you are telling people about work ethic values in your organization, customer service, etc., and they see you violate these on a daily basis, people will follow what you model. That is so true - in our daily lives and in our organizations. Dr. Alyn says that people don’t care what you call a mission statement that hangs on the wall. People want to see that mission statement come to life. People don’t care what you call your core values that are put
in a pretty frame on the wall. They want to see core values in every decision you make. She ends with encouraging people to engrain personal responsibility, ownership, accountability, and leadership in everything they do. In honor of Boss’s Day, we share two of Dr. Alyn’s articles on pages 16 and 17 of this week’s Vestnik. I also encourage you to visit her website and listen to the speech clips. She also has leadership assessment tools and a 20-question leadership quiz.
Youth Spectacular Thanks! Thank you to each and every person who commented about the Youth Spectacular. This issue was printed in lieu of the October 3 Vestnik and featured 64 pages of SPJST’s Youth Program including Youth Achievement Days and summer camps. Katherine and I compile, proofread, and edit the issue throughout the summer and into the fall on evenings and weekends—after the Vestniks and other projects are put to bed! It’s wonderful to see the youth members and parents enjoying SPJST. The Week’s Quotes “Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” —Stephen Covey
“Once social change begins it can not be reversed. You can not uneducate the person that has learned to read. You can not humiliate the person who feels pride. You can not oppress the people who are not afraid anymore.” —Cesar Chavez
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** 3.00% for Annualized* Annuity III** 3.00% for Annualized*
**Not currently being marketed.
Annuity IV 3.00% for Annualized* * Rates effective 08/01/12 through 10/31/12.
5-Year Annuity
When purchased, current interest rates are guaranteed for 5 years.
Band 1—$10,000 to $24,999 Current Rate: 3.00% Band 2—$25,000 to $49,999 Current Rate: 3.00% Band 3—$50,000 and up Current Rate: 3.00%
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10 Pay Life Plan • • • • • •
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Lifestyle Protection Future Funding for Emergency Maximize Pension Social Security Offset Replace Group Insurance Gifts
Seniors • Final Expenses • Debt Protection • Mortgage Acceleration • Income Needs • Lifestyle Protection
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Future Funding for Emergency Maximize Pension Social Security Offset Replace Group Insurance Gifts Equalization of Inheritances Legacy/Charity Wealth Replacement Dynasty Trust Funding
The plan’s premium is payable for 10 years and offered to ages zero to 70. The minimum amount is $10,000 (or $10 monthly premium minimum). For a free, no obligation quote, call your local sales agent today. Or, call the Home Office (800) 727-7578. —SPJST—
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• District Three Fall Fun Day • Sunday, October 28, 2012 • Lodge 84, Dallas
More details on page 21.
Family Fun and Important Dates
Oct. 16-18
October 20
October 20
October 28
October 28 Nov. 17 Nov. 23 Nov. 30 Dec. 1 Dec. 1 Dec. 1
Dec. 2 Dec. 3 Dec. 3 Dec. 7
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Supreme Lodge Meeting SPJST Home Office • Temple Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Garage Sale Fundraiser (3) Lodge 48, Beyersville Progressive 42 Domino Tournament (2) District Three Fall Meeting/Fun Day Lodge 84, Dallas Lodge 88, Houston Czech Day (5) SPJST Float • Tomball Holiday Parade (5) SPJST Float • Fort Worth Christmas Parade (3) SPJST Float • Cleburne Christmas Parade (3) SPJST Float • Arlington Christmas Parade (3) SPJST Float • Smithville Christmas Parade (1) Lodge 97, Placedo Christmas Lunch Vera Cruz, Victoria (6) Lodge 49, Rowena Christmas Party (4) SPJST Float • Temple Christmas Parade (2) SPJST Home Office Christmas Open House SPJST Float • Rosebud Christmas Parade (2)
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Goal: 2,012 Certificates Issued • Through September: 946 Certificates Issued
FROM THE SUPREME LODGE VICE PRESIDENT
SPJST Lodge Incentive Report
SPJST Monthly Insurance Report Through September 30, 2012
Written $ 350,000.00 468,004.00 470,000.00 687,966.00 635,938.00 433,444.00 495,000.00 70,000.00 $3,610,352.00
Certs. Issued 11 $ 1,593,352.00 11 448,004.00 12 375,000.00 9 2,055,000.00 11 408,938.00 11 398,300.00 7 515,000.00 5 95,000.00 77 $5,888,594.00
Earned Prem. $ 5,560.16 11,796.27 6,557.74 7,903.90 9,657.74 5,662.33 6,136.90 0 $ 53,275.04
Dist. Apps. Written 1 104 $ 9,096,980.00 2 175 8,118,044.00 3 110 3,868,022.00 4 238 15,809,710.00 5 232 16,028,051.00 6 107 5,073,478.00 7 123 6,527,152.00 9 14 2,492,864.00 Totals 1,103 $67,014,301.00
Certs. Issued 94 $ 7,084,072.00 164 7,555,071.00 96 3,314,604.00 203 12,767,225.00 183 11,769,383.00 93 4,351,907.00 99 5,208,939.00 14 2,492,864.00 946 $54,544,065.00
Earned Prem. $ 68,601.90 112,514.50 57,425.81 71,246.24 78,900.37 59,846.29 54,523.38 0 $503,058.49
Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals
Apps. 4 16 14 13 15 14 11 4 91
MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS
Lodge No.
YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND EARNED PREMIUM
SPJST Youth Clubs’ Update
DISTRICT ONE YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
1 9 17
Youth Club Name
Fayetteville Youth Club Snook Youth Club New Tabor Youth Club
Certs. Issued
0 1 7
DISTRICT TWO YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
18 20 24 29 47 48 80 187 246
Youth Club Name
Certs. Issued
Elgin Youth Club Granger Youth Club Cyclone Youth Club Taylor Youth Club Seaton Youth Club Beyersville Youth Club Holland Youth Club Round Rock Youth Club Morgan’s Point Youth Club
0 0 2
16 1 3 5 0
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
10 5 6 0 0 1 1
49 215 229
Youth Club Name
Rowena Youth Club South Plains Youth Club Abilene Youth Club
Certs. Issued
14 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
8 4 2
DISTRICT SIX YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
4 30 40 148
Youth Club Name
Certs. Issued
Hallettsville Youth Club 1 18 Taiton Youth Club El Campo-Hillje Youth Club 3 El Maton Youth Club 0
DISTRICT SEVEN YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
185 202
Youth Club Name
Certs. Issued
New Braunfels Youth Club Jourdanton Youth Club
2 0
Listing reflects youth clubs whose quarterly reports were received by September 15, 2012.
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Lodge No.
15 18 20 24 29 47 48 80 87 155 177 182 187 200 246
Lodge No.
DISTRICT FOUR YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
1 9 17 38 39 67 171 179 186 188 189 234
5 6 25 35 54 66 84 92 135 154 178 180 183 204 *226 *264
Lodge No.
49 76 157 160
Through September 30, 2012 *209 Brownwood 1 DISTRICT ONE 215 South Plains 10 Lodge Name **Certs. Issued 219 El Paso 65 Fayetteville 4 229 Abilene 15 Snook 17 230 Midland 7 New Tabor 14 1 *242 Amarillo Kovar 1 *256 Denver City 1 Bryan 4 *265 Odessa 1 Schulenburg 1 *272 Del Rio 3 Lockhart 25 Warrenton 3 DISTRICT FIVE Caldwell 4 Lodge No. Lodge Name **Certs. Issued Centerville 3 Bryan-College Station 3 65 Crosby 2 Luling 10 81 Needville 16 88 Houston 37 DISTRICT TWO 91 Crosby 18 Lodge Name **Certs. Issued 139 Danbury 4 Buckholts 7 142 Houston 7 Elgin 3 162 Iowa Colony 13 Granger 4 172 Pasadena 14 Cyclone 8 175 Rosenberg 1 Taylor 23 181 Conroe 15 Seaton 33 191 Lufkin 4 Beyersville 4 196 Houston-West 32 Holland 14 255 Katy 7 Temple 13 Austin 10 DISTRICT SIX Academy 5 Lodge No. Lodge Name **Certs. Issued Falls County 11 4 Hallettsville 1 Round Rock 17 8 Weimar 1 Bruceville-Eddy 10 10 Shiner 1 Morgan’s Point 3 23 Moravia 4 28 East Bernard 6 DISTRICT THREE 30 Taiton 42 Lodge Name **Certs. Issued Pilot Point-Tioga 3 32 Victoria 4 Cottonwood 19 40 El Campo-Hillje 9 Ennis 8 41 Port Lavaca 2 Elk 2 148 El Maton 1 West 4 151 Wharton 3 Waco 17 153 La Salle 1 Dallas 10 223 Palacios 1 Fort Worth 2 240 Bay City 14 Ennis 1 Fort Worth 1 DISTRICT SEVEN Longview 2 Lodge No. Lodge Name ** Certs. Issued Burleson 5 26 Skidmore 4 Arlington 21 79 Corpus Christi 58 Stephenville 5 107 Floresville 14 Corsicana 1 117 Robstown 2 Plano 2 133 San Antonio 10 185 New Braunfels 5 DISTRICT FOUR 202 Jourdanton 3 Lodge Name **Certs. Issued 258 Seguin 6 Rowena 46 Wichita Falls 4 * Denotes lodge has not been chartered. Lubbock 5 ** Qualified as per Tribute 2012 Guidelines —SPJST— San Angelo 15
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SPJST records 483 referrals in Tribute 2012 program through September
Through the end of September, the following members made 483 referrals during Tribute 2012 Membership Drive. Lodge Member’s Name Referrals 0 0 0 4 6 9 9 17 17 24 24 24 25 28 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29
Renee Ammons Jarrett Jameson Shawna Jameson Patricia Redding Dorothy Kucera Home Office Zachary Shelfer Mendi Ofczarzak Brandon Powell Margaret Campbell Lisa Kirby Lori Slack Denise Christian Helen Kelner Brenda Bowman Tom Bowman Cristy Girod Leonardine Hodon Sharon Kaderka Nancy Kruse Elaine Machu Leroy Marx Velma Marx Ruby Schroeder
29 40 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 48 48 49 54 79 79
1 1 1 1 14 1 6 1 2 9 11 8 4 1 1 1 11 1 13 4 6 1 1 1
Edmund Tate Carmen Kocurek Amber Bartek Kasen Carroll Kyndall Carroll Debbie Dohnalik Sandra Dubcak Wilma Frerichs Ruth Hanusch Cynthia Hutka Debbie Klinkovsky Brad Kraatz Joyce Kraatz Justin Kraatz Tammy Martinez Lisa Mills Katherine Morris Emma Regan Angelina Ringwald Dorothy Stuchly Doris Tyroch Donica Zabcik Maxine Bird Brooke Newsom Laura Pospichal Tyler Kaluza Mark Rebecek Virginia Rebecek
1 28 2 1 1 8 8 5 6 8 12 1 1 2 8 7 11 4 6 12 6 14 1 1 1 6 2 1
80 80 80 80 80 80 87 87 87 135 142 142 142 177 185 185 185 187 200 202 202 202 246 246 246 246 246 258
Ryan Graham Linda Hill Frank Horak Doni Powell Socorro Wolcott Carol Wolf Stephanie Bartose Ryan Davidson Hiram Dixon James Houdek Alice Jochen Nelson Jochen Catherine Manchack Janie Coakley Zach Howard Abigail Schmidt Jordan Woodall Cecil Delancey Margaret Santana Sandra Hoggard Bettie House Lloyd House Karen Franklin Tamara Gettys Ann Paruzinski Marissa Salinas Susan Shofner Chester Jenke
5 15 9 16 1 11 41 1 2 1 1 1 1 12 1 1 2 1 9 1 1 1 11 36 14 10 13 11
Tribute 2012 Monthly Prize Drawing Winner - September
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Tyler Kaluza Lodge 54, West District Three
$25 Wal-Mart Gift Card
Home Office Recruiter of the Month
• • • September 2012 • • •
Frank Horak State Youth Director Lodge 80, Holland 9 Referrals
September Top Sales Producers District Top Agents
Lodge 171, Lockhart District One
Boyd Maxwell Lodge 234, Luling District One
Johnie Turpen, II
Lodge 215, South Plains District Four
Insurance Issued Earned Premium
Insurance Issued Earned Premium
ASSOCIATE AGENTS
Armando Perez, LUTCF Lodge 79, Corpus Christi District Seven
Albin Machu, CFFM Lodge 29, Taylor District Two
Earned Premium
Dean Carender
Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga District Three
Jerry Kucera, FIC Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Three
CAREER AGENT Insurance Issued Earned Premium
Carrie Staton, FIC
Insurance Issued
Insurance Issued Earned Premium
Earned Premium
Insurance Issued
ASSOCIATE AGENTS
Carolina Covarrubia Lodge 30, Taiton District Six
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From the Supreme Lodge President Lodges Encouraged to Designate Their 2012 Fraternalist of the Year
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Fraternalism — doing good for others — is a natural and outward expression of compassion. Our fraternal brothers and sisters who give of themselves help to define the concept of fraternalism and further the goals of SPJST. Through the Fraternalist of the Year Program, SPJST lodges honor lodge members who through example and accomplishment have provided outstanding fraternal service to their lodge, Society, and community during the past year. SPJST 2012 Fraternalist of the Year program information as well as the newly revised, easy-to-complete nominating form were mailed to lodge fraternal activities coordinators (FACs) and lodge secretaries this past week. I hope that every active lodge con-
siders designating a Fraternalist of the Year in 2012 — someone who has shown a strong commitment to SPJST while making a tireless effort to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Complete information regarding the SPJST’s Fraternalist of the Year Program including a new, shorter and easy-to-complete nomination form may be viewed online at www.spjst.org. Please review this information at your next meeting. Thank you for your attention and for all that you do to bring vitality and meaning to the fraternal ideal. It’s a blessing and a pleasure working with you. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—
District News
District Two Sales Agents Meetings Set
Hello, District Two Agents! District Two Director Jesse Pospisil and I will host training/informational meetings in District Two this month. We will focus on SPJST’s marketing plan, district production so far this year, and ways to help you become more successful with SPJST. It is extremely important that you attend one of the two meetings. I look forward to seeing you at one of the two meetings, and, of course, we will provide a meal and good times! Please bring your laptops if you need to update the software. The meeting times and places are: Wednesday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m SPJST Home Office 520 North Main in Temple
Thursday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m. SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor 5025 FM 619
I have some exciting news to share with you that SPJST is doing to help us in the field. Please respond to me by email hadixon2003@yahoo.com or phone (254) 231-7722 and let me know which meeting you will attend. Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you at one of the meetings. Fraternally, Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Fraternal Field Manager Districts Two/Seven —SPJST—
District Three Fall Fun Day set for Sunday, October 28 at Lodge 84, Dallas
Dear Members, District Three Fall Fun Day is set for Sunday, October 28, 2012, at Lodge 84, Dallas. Registration is from 9 to 10 a.m. All ages are invited and encouraged to participate in a talent show. Come show us your talent! Other activities include a costume contest and a Christmas ornament contest.
Lunch consisting of burgers, beans, and chips will be available for $7 or six canned goods. Each lodge is asked to donate a gift card or basket valued at $25. Fraternally, Vicki Sims District Three FAC —SPJST—
District Three Fall Meeting Agenda Sunday, October 28, 2012 • SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas 10 a.m. Registration for Youth Christmas Ornament and Costume Contests Adult Christmas Ornament and Costume Contests Complimentary Pastry, Juice, and Coffee provided by Lodge 84
10:30 a.m. All Contest Registration Ends. Adult and Youth Costume Judging Begins.
10:45 a.m. Adult Meeting Called to Order..............District President Brother John Engelke Posting of Colors – Flag Bearers Pledge of Allegiance..............................................Flag Bearer Dakota Holder Youth Motto.................................................................Flag Bearer Angel Pace Welcome..........................................Lodge 84 President Sister Justine Yeager Response and Recognition of Visitors..................District First Vice President Brother Selby Holder Approval of Minutes.............................District Secretary Sister Pat Dieterich Treasurer’s Report ............................District Treasurer Sister Mary Steinman Home Office Address to Members.........Supreme Lodge Secretary/Treasurer Brother Leonard Mikeska District Director Brother Johnnie Krizan Meeting will be turned over to Youth Officers for Youth Meeting.
Site Selection.....................................District President Brother John Engelke Spring Meeting—April 28, 2013 . . . We need a host lodge. (Lodge 183, Arlington has expressed interest and will check calendar.) District YAD—June 23, 2013 . . . Lodge 154, Fort Worth Fall Meeting—October 27, 2013 . . . We need a host lodge. Introduction of Contest Judges.........District President Brother John Engelke Adult Costume Contest/Awards Introduction of 2012 District Royalty...................................District President Brother John Engelke Prayer .......................................................................................District Royalty 12 noon—Lunch Break Menu: Burgers, Baked Beans, Chips, Pickle Spears, Dessert, Tea/Coffee Donation of six canned goods per person entitles member to a meal at no charge; otherwise cost is $7 per plate. No expired canned goods, please. 12:45 p.m.—Reconvene Meeting or Enjoy Fun Day Bring your talent . . . not just the youth. Adults, too!
Each lodge is asked to make a donation of two gift cards or two gift baskets or one of each. Keep value at no more than $25 each. Winners of the Christmas Ornament contest will be announced during the talent show.
Officers and Committee Representatives are to submit their reports as a written reports. Copies should be provided for membership. If you need the district to provide the copies of your report, please email them to Mary Steinman appamary@sbcglobal.net. —SPJST—
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District Three Presents Uncorrected Spring 2012 Meeting Minutes
The District Three Spring Meeting was held Sunday, April 22, 2012, at SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood. At 11:03 a.m., the meeting was called to order by President Gordon Hubanek. Flag bearers were called to the floor to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST Motto. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Rendon Dobecka. The SPJST Youth Motto was led by Talia Milan. Brother Milton Peterson, Lodge 6, Cottonwood President, welcomed members to his lodge. First Vice President Brother Selby Holder recognized visitors to the meeting: Supreme Lodge Vice President Brother Gene McBride and wife Frances; State Youth Director Brother Frank Horak; and Brother Delisle Doherty, candidate for Supreme Lodge Vice President. A poem was read by District Three youth before Second Vice President Sister Cherri Petr read names of District Three’s deceased members from January 2011 to March 2012 while youth members presented flowers for each name announced. The youth members were dismissed to hold their own meeting. Second Vice President Sister Cherri Petr read names for members who reached the milestone of Age 96, 75 years, and 50 years of membership. Also, she read names of the Fraternalist of the Year nominees. Brother Hubanek introduced the auditing committee members—Brothers Al Kercho (92), Tom Weeks (183), and Michael Galler (66). He then introduced the nominating committee members—Sisters Tammie Holder (6), Rose Steinman (154), and Vicki Sims (84). He continued with the introduction of contest judges—Brother Frank Horak, Sister Alene Kercho, and Sister Frances McBride. Brother Hubanek asked for the reading of the minutes. A motion was made by Sister Vicki Sims (84) to dispense with the reading of the minutes and accept them as published in the Vestnik. Seconded by Sister Diana Engelke (66), the motion passed. Treasurer’s Report The treasurer’s report was presented by Sister Mary Steinman:
Previous Balance ................$9,403.18 Deposits.............................................0 Expenses.............................$1,162.00 New Balance.......................$8,241.18
Motion was made by Brother John Engelke (66) to accept the treasurer’s report, seconded by Brother George Pauling (66). The motion passed. Insurance Committee Report No report at this time.
Finance Committee Report A written report was presented by Brother Michael Galler. A copy is attached to official minutes.
By-Law Committee Report A written report was presented by Sister Kay Lynn Kovar. A copy is attached to official minutes. Sister Kovar was unable to attend the meeting due to the By-Law Committee meeting in Temple. She did ask for the members to set a date for the next delegate meeting. A meeting was set for May 19, 2012, at Lodge 92, Fort Worth at 10:30 a.m. Watch for any changes in the Vestnik. Publication Committee Report A written report was presented by Sister Bessie Petr. A copy is attached to official minutes.
Supreme Lodge Report Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride gave his report: a lot of things are going on right now getting ready for the upcoming convention. Home Office Staff at their last staff meeting celebrated the accomplishment for SPJST finalizing last year with over $1 million net profit from operation. Home Office also acknowledged Brother Johnnie Krizan for his 15 constitutive years of service on the Supreme Lodge. He encouraged the delegates to be alert and pay close attention to the items they will be voting on at the convention. There are a lot of changes that will be coming regarding by-laws and other items. Please vote in a way that is good for the organization and its future.
District Three Report District Three Director Johnnie Krizan presented his report. He told lodges that there is still time to sign up for Join Hands Day. There is already about 30 youth clubs, lodges, or combination signed up to do community projects. You do need to let the Home Office know what you are planning to do. So make sure to let them know. Join Hands Day will be May 5, 2012.
He reminded lodges that they must submit necessary reports to be eligible for lodge refunds. The Home Office has gotten tight on not releasing the refund check until all the paperwork has been submitted. They have now voted that they will not go back to issue refunds if the paperwork is not filed prior to the deadline of May 31. He mentioned that at this time, there are 49 delegates from District Three who are registered. He feels that there are some lodges that may not have submitted their delegates yet. He again told lodges to make sure that their delegates attend the convention with open minds and make sure they understand what they are voting on. He mentioned that he has discretionary funds that is given to him yearly to help promote SPJST as he sees fit. He mentioned that he tries to use these funds for something that lodges in his district recommend to him. He has contributed to several organizations in the area of the district. Last meeting, he was asked to match the donation that was made from Diana and John Engelke and matched by the district for a playground area at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. He said he would need to check what funds he had remaining. At this time, he would like to present a check for $1,000 to match the donations from the Engelkes and District Three. He encourages the lodges that if they have anything coming up that he may match funds for to please let him know. Brother Hubanek then announced District Duke Clark Jones and Duchess Macy Jones and asked them to deliver a prayer before being recessed for lunch. Time was 12:13 p.m. Brother Hubanek reconvened the meeting at 1:13 p.m. Adult kraslice contest winners were announced by First Vice President Brother Selby Holder. Winners were: 1st – Joy McClellan (84) 2nd – Kay Weeks (183) 3rd – Carrie Ann Jones (154)
New Business Sister Mary Steinman mentioned that members and lodges received a letter regarding ads to be in the souvenir book for the convention. She asked if the members of District Three would want an ad put in the book for the district. Motion was made by Brother Jerry Milan (154) to purchase a full page ad for the price of $100; seconded by Sister Rose Steinman (154). Motion passed.
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Sister Steinman also brought up that the past couple of years, the members of the district had voted to waive the annual dues that the lodges pay to the district since lodges have had expenses that these funds would be better used for the lodges’ expenses. Motion was made to waive the district dues for this year; seconded and passed.
Old Business There was no old business. District Treasurer Sister Mary Steinman presented Lodge 6 with two checks. The first check was for hosting the district meeting. The second check was for the meals for the members who brought canned goods to donate to local food bank—West Ministries. A total of 238 canned goods collected. Sister Steinman then announced that there were a total of 61 members attended today’s meeting. Youth Report Sister Bessie Petr deferred to Assistant District Youth Counselor Kay Weeks to give the youth report. A total of 25 youth and adults were in attendance for today’s meeting. Important updates are:
Camp Counselor Training on May 12 at Lodge 183, Arlington at 3:30 p.m. Online Counselor Training is May 23. Leaders-in-Training Camp is June 7 to 9 at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. District Three Youth Achievement Day is June 24 at Lodge 92, Fort Worth. District Three Camp is July 5 to 8 at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. State Youth Achievement Day is August 4 in Temple. Youth club members elected to officers in the District Three Youth Club are: President Talia Milan (154) Vice President Katelyn Daniel (183) Secretary Melinda McClellan (84) Reporter Clark Jones (154)
Youth kraslice contest winners were:
Kindergarten to Age 8 1st - Quinlan Dobecka (6) 2nd - Macy Jones (154) Honorable Mentions Myles Jones (154) Holly Jones (154)
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Ages 9 to 11 1st - Dakota Holder (6) 2nd - Rendon Dobecka (6 3rd - Reid Jones (154) Honorable Mention Clark Jones (154)
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Melinda McClellan (84) 2nd - Dylan Kearney (154)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Katelyn Daniel (183) 2nd - Bracy Craig (6) 3rd - Talia Milan (154)
Audit Committee Report Brother Tom Weeks (183) reported the committee met and reviewed the adult and youth books. Both were found to be in order. Nominating Committee Report Sister Tammie Holder (6) presented the slate of officers from the committee: President Brother John Engelke (66) First Vice President Brother Selby Holder (6) Second Vice President Sister Cherri Petr (84) Secretary Sister Pat Dieterich (6) Treasurer Sister Mary Steinman (154) Fraternal Activities Coordinator Sister Vicki Sims (84) District Youth Counselor Sister Bessie Petr (84) First Assistant DYC Sister Lynda Novak (84) Second Assistant DYC Sister Kay Weeks (183)
Flag Bearer Dakota Holder (6) Flag Bearer Angel Pace (154)
Sister Holder asked if there were any other nominations. Brother Jerry Milan (154) made a motion that the nominations cease, and officers be elected by acclamation. The motion was seconded by Brother Tom Weeks (183).
Upcoming Events Brother Gordon Hubanek listed dates for upcoming District Three events:
Youth Achievement Day June 24, 2012 - Lodge 92, Fort Worth Fall Meeting October 28, 2012 - Lodge 84, Dallas Spring Meeting April 28, 2013 - host lodge needed Youth Achievement Day June 23, 2013 - Lodge 154, Fort Worth
Names were drawn for door prizes followed by the installation of officers by Brothers Gene McBride and Johnnie Krizan. There was a motion to close the meeting by Brother Toms Weeks (183), seconded by Brother Selby Holder (6). Motion passed. Submitted by, Sister Mary Steinman (in absence of District Secretary Sister Sarah McManus) —SPJST—
District Seven Sales Agents Meetings Set
Hello, District Seven Agents! District Seven Director Bob Bayer and I will host training/informational meetings in District Seven this month. We will focus on SPJST’s marketing plan, district production so far this year, and ways to help you become more successful with SPJST. It is extremely important that you attend one of the two meetings. I look forward to seeing those of you who I have not had an opportunity to meet since I became the Fraternal Field Manager for District Seven. Please bring your laptops if you need to update the software. The meeting times and places are: Monday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m Golden Corral in San Antonio 1025 SE Military Drive
Tuesday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. Golden Corral in Corpus Christi 5901 SPID
I have some exciting news to share with you that SPJST is doing to help us in the field. Please respond to me by email hadixon2003@yahoo.com or phone (254) 231-7722 and let me know which meeting you will attend. Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you at one of the meetings. Fraternally, Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Fraternal Field Manager Districts Two/Seven —SPJST—
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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
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Lodge 4 Lodge 6 Hallettsville Cottonwood meets this Sunday announces important dates Dear Members, Our lodge held a short meeting after the District Six Fall Fun Day on September 30, 2012, in Victoria with President Joe Siptak presiding. The usual order of business was dispensed until the next meeting.
Next Meeting—October 21 Due to a function at the Legion Hall, our lodge will meet the third Sunday of October which is October 21 at 3 p.m. There will be games, lunch, and door prizes. See you, Sunday, October 21 at 3 p.m. at the Legion Tap Room. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
President Milton Peterson called the meeting to order on Sunday, October 7, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. Sister Peggy Dobecka led the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST motto. Sister Georgie Soukup reported 15 members present. Sister Barbara Hykel read the minutes from the last meeting. Sister Peggy Dobecka gave the treasurer’s report. There was no FAC report. Sister Peggy Dobecka gave the youth report. Make a Difference Day will be October 27. Brother Jerry Kucera reported one new adult member and two new youth members welcomed into the lodge. The Sunshine Committee sent a sympathy card to Eloise Anderson on the death of her mother. Progressive drawing for $10 was Anita Murphy and for $7 was Richard
Lodge 4, Hallettsville Members Participate in Ornament Contest
Pictured, Lodge 4, Hallettsville Youth Club members Sarah Siptak and Jonathan Vahalik with their ornaments in the ages 15 to high school senior division held at the District Six Fall Meeting/Fun Day on September 30. Sarah Siptak placed third, and Jonathan is holding his ornament made from recycleable items.
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Johnson; both were absent. Next time, the prizes will be $10 and $8. There were no October birthdays. Attendance door prize winners were Barbara Hykel, Al Soukup, and Dorothy Kucera. Dates to remember: October 19 social; November 2 - social; November 4 - meeting at 2 p.m.; November 11 - appreciation dinner for everyone who worked at the picnic and at Westfest will be held at 12 noon with a catered meal. Dorothy Kucera, Reporter —SPJST—
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100 Percent SPJST Family - Four Generations Lodge 24, Cyclone invites all to Czechaholics this Saturday
Dear Members and Friends, Please make plans to come out to SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone Flag Hall this Saturday, October 20, 2012. The Czechaholics will play for your listening and dancing enjoyment from 7 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $8 per person. We hope to see you there! Fraternally, Margaret Mikeska Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 8, Weimar meets October 22
Dear Members, Lodge 8, Weimar will meet Monday, October 22, 2012, at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Hall in Weimar. Please bring a food dish related to Czech cooking. Come join us! JoAnn Jares, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 15 Buckholts celebrates Czech Heritage Month
The meeting of SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts was called to order at 5 p.m. by President Doug Williams. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by faithful, longtime member Lillie Zajicek, followed by a moment of silence in memory of our departed members. All officers were present. President Williams greeted everyone and thanked all for attending. The secretary and treasurer each gave their reports; both reports were approved as given. In old business, we are still working on getting bids for the repair of our roof. Most large companies don’t want to repair; they wish to replace which we are not wanting to do right now. This is Czech Heritage Month in Texas. We celebrated at the monthly meeting with a delicious meal and fellowship. Frank Klinkovsky and Laverne Vanicek were two of our guests. Frank Klinkovsky gave us an exciting report on their trip to the State Fair in Dallas on October 7. They rode the bus that was provided which made it
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SPJST proudly salutes Ollie Jakubik and her SPJST family of four generations. Ollie is pictured in the center (in green) surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Pictured, left to right, are Patrick Jakubik, Jeffrey Jakubik, Kristine Brisco, Kevin Junek, son-in-law Tom Junek, Cole Junek, Cade Junek, Jennifer Jakubik, Jaxson Brisco, Mark Jakubik, daughter Bernice Junek, Ollie Jakubik, Donald Jakubik, Dustin Jakubik, daughter-in-law Maude Jakubik, George Jakubik, daughter Elaine Muzny, son Lyndon Jakubik, daughter-in-law Judy Jakubik, and son Carlson Jakubik. They are all members of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook.
very convenient. He gave us information on the entertainment, the show animals, and an assortment of all kinds of tasty foods. He said they got their exercise for the day for it involved a lot of walking. Only thing, it was so cold, and in order to see the entertainment on stage, you had to sit with the wind hitting you full force. The weather recently has gone from very warm to extremely cool. In new business, Lamerle Zajicek presented an idea on getting together something to offer the tourist as a souvenir of our town of Buckholts. We have a number of interesting historical sites including the mural painted by Lamerle Zajicek which displays a lot of the history of our town, an old Czech church, an old cotton gin, and our unique octagon-shaped SPJST hall which holds a lot of memories through the years for a lot of folks -- many weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, and dances. Many are still being held here. Many famous artists have appeared including Bob Wills, Johnny Bush, and our very own Vrazel Polka Band. We are one of the oldest dance halls in Texas. It still has the original hardwood floor, and one of the best to dance on in this area. The lodge meeting adjourned. Many nice door prizes were awarded followed by a delicious meal and fellowship.
Next Meeting—November 12 The next meeting will be November 12 at 5 p.m. I hope you can meet with us. Fraternally, Dorothy Tomascik, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton reports on October meeting, activities
Dear Vestnik Readers, SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton’s monthly meeting was called to order on Monday night, October 1, 2012, at 7 p.m. by President Edwin Pechal. The flags were presented. A moment of silence was held for deceased member June L. Stevens. Our prayers go out to the family. Roll call showed Youth Leader Lynette Talasek and Board Members Woodrow Marek and David Pechal absent. Twenty members and one youth were present for the meeting. Two guests were welcomed—Billy Crow and Olivia Crow. We welcome you to join us again. Mr. Crow is a candidate for Bell County Commis-
SPJST Supports Karem Shrine Circus
District Two Director Jesse Pospisil, right, presents a check to Karem Shriners Chief Rabban Sam Moore in exchange for an ad to appear in the 2012 Karem Shrine Circus program. For more than 28 years, Karem Shriners have been sponsoring the Karem Shrine Circus to benefit children with orthopedic needs and other Karem fraternal operations. This year’s circus spectacular takes place November 16 to 18 at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton. Tickets may be purchased at the box office or online at www.beltoncircus.com.
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sioner, Precinct 3. He spoke to the membership briefly and asked for support from our members. Please keep member Ace Chlapek in your prayers as he will be having surgery. The September lodge minutes were accepted as read by Secretary Patsy Koslovsky. She also read the September unofficial board minutes. We welcome new members to our lodge: Katelyn, Logan, Jackson, and Carson Erskine; Ethan Kerr; and Lanita Anglin. Also, welcome to Emma Lou Klinkovsky, written by Frank Klinkovsky. Transferring into Lodge 47 include Curtis and Judy Treat and Dorothy M. Skala. We’d love to have you all join us. Correspondence included a sweet thank you note from District Two Queen Julia Zavodny of Lodge 47 for the donation that was given to her for her role as Queen. District Two/State King Jerry Pechal, also of Lodge 47, came forward and thanked the membership also for his donation, and he stated how very proud he is to be representing SPJST. We are very proud of these two youth and the great representation they are providing for SPJST. President Pechal thanked those who helped prepare for the District Two
Dorothy Lastovica Celebrates Special Birthday
Dorothy Lastovica was honored with a 65th birthday party at SPJST Lodge 38, Kovar hall. Family and friends enjoyed a wonderful day. Pictured with Dorothy is grandson A.J. Lastovica who also celebrated his 13th birthday. Dorothy is a member of Lodge 38, Kovar. —Submitted by Sheri Holder FAC/Reporter
Fall Meeting. It was a great turnout, and we were honored to host this event. The Extravaganza was once again a success for our lodge. Edwin thanked the workers and all who contributed in any way. A reminder to all members that the floors will be cleaned and waxed during the week of October 22. Help is needed to move all chairs on Monday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m. and moved back on Saturday, October 27 at 8 a.m. Our lodge will celebrate Czech Heritage Month in Texas with door prizes of kolaches to be given away at the dance on October 13. Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Klinkovsky reported on upcoming events. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive started on October 1 for the 2013 scholarships. A lodge fraternalist needs to be selected at the November meeting. The Progressive 42 Tournament will be held in Beyersville on October 20. As Entertainment Chairman, he gave the October schedule: October 3 - private event; October 13 - Celebrating Czech Heritage Month in Texas with a dance by Jerry Haisler and free kolaches as door prizes; October 14 - reunion; and October 21 reunion. Secretary Patsy Koslovsky stated there is still room on the bus for anyone wanting to attend the State Fair of Texas in Dallas on October 7. King Jerry Pechal and Queen Julia Zavodny attended the Houston Slavic Heritage Festival and performed the beseda with two other District Two dancers and four dancers from District One. That’s what we call true fraternalism districts performing together! My compliments to all eight dancers. District Two dancers are getting ready for the big trip to Dallas this weekend to perform at the State Fair. Good luck, and I hope you all have a lot of fun! Treasurer Becky Zavodny gave the treasurer’s report which was approved. Chairman reports were given by Ruth Kohutek (tickets) and Danny Stepan (bar). Celebrating October birthdays are Louis Kohutek, Gary Skrabanek, Albert Koslovsky, Ruth Janacek, Michael Brenek, and Jeffrey Kirby. Happy October anniversary to James and Joyce Skrabanek - 39 years. Congratulations and may you have many more years of love and happiness! Lodge door prizes were won by Edwin Marek, Ruth Hanusch, and Calvin Skrabanek.
Lodge 38, Kovar welcomes new member
Lodge 38, Kovar welcomes new member Ethan Zackary Holder. He was born on April 18, 2006. Ethan’s mother Sheri, brother Matt, and sister Elizabeth are also members of Lodge 38. Sales agent was Lodge 38 President Johnny Janak. Welcome, Ethan! —SPJST—
Ethan Zachary Holder
Next Meeting—November 4 Please make note of the November meeting. It will be held on Sunday, November 4 at 1 p.m. The change of the time is due to the election of officers. A meal will be held after the meeting with the lodge furnishing the meat. Members are asked to bring side dishes and desserts. Once again, dates to remember, Monday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m. is moving of chairs; Saturday, October 27 at 8 a.m. moving back of chairs; and Sunday, November 4 at 1 p.m. is lodge meeting/election of officers. We hope to see you all on these dates. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 48 Beyersville hosts Progressive 42 tournament
Lodge 48, Beyersville will host a progressive “42” domino tournament on Saturday, October 20, 2012, at the lodge hall, located at 10450 FM 619 in Beyersville. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. and continues to 9 a.m. Play begins at 9:15 a.m. Fifteen games will be played with a time limit of 20 minutes each. The tournament should end around 4:30 p.m. A partner is not necessary. You will draw a partner. Registration fee is $10 per person. Fee includes noon meal, snacks, and prizes. To pre-register, mail name, address, phone number, and entry fee to Bobby Wuensche, 2451 CR 405, Taylor, Texas 76574. Call (512) 3653013. Everyone is welcome, and prizes will be awarded. A great day of fun is planned. We hope to see you there! —SPJST—
Lodge 51, Ellinger welcomes guests
SPJST Lodge 51, Ellinger met for its quarterly meeting September 28, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Station with a good attendance. Present were State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Chester Jenke and wife Colleen of Seguin. President Calvin Hlinsky called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence for deceased members, those who are ill, and our troop. Jo Ann Divin gave her report which was approved. The Christmas party and meeting will be held on December 7. A stew meal will be served with members bringing desserts. Mr. Jenke reported on activities that will be held. Prizes were presented to those whose names were drawn. The meeting adjourned. A delicious sausage meal was then served with sausage being provided by the lodge. Side dishes and desserts were brought by members. Ann Minar asked for the blessing before the meal. Burdine Divin, FAC —SPJST—
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Lodge 66, Waco announces sale of building/hall
Lodge 38, Kovar Members Enjoy Grandparents Day
Dorothy Lastovica enjoyed lunch for Grandparents Day with grandson Matt Holder. Matt is in the fourth grade. Dorothy and Matt are members of Lodge 38, Kovar.
Linden Hall — Lodge 66’s building —has been sold to American Legion Post No. 121 of Waco as of September 26, 2012. We plan to still hold meetings on the third Sunday of each month. Please check the Vestnik meeting minutes each month for the meeting location, date, and time. For meeting information, you call also call (254) 799-4247. Fraternally, John J. Engelke, President —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas to host October 28 District Three Fall Fun Day
Dear Readers, This is just a reminder to mark your calendars for Sunday, October 28, 2012. This is the date of the District Three Fall Meeting and Fun Day at Lodge 84, Dallas, located at 2625 Floyd Street in Dallas. Registration is
Lodge 38, Kovar youth celebrates 10th birthday
—Submitted by Sheri Holder FAC/Reporter
from 9 to 10 a.m. Each lodge is asked to please bring a $25 gift card or a gift basket of $25 value. There will be an all-age talent show; come showcase your hidden skills for entertaining! Also, a Halloween costume contest and a decorated Christmas ornament contest will be held. There is a lot of fun to be had, so don’t be shy. Come and take part in all the excitement! Who knows, you might be a lucky winner! A burger lunch including beans, chips, drink, and dessert will be served. Cost is $7 or a donation of six canned goods per person. This is a very fun event to be a part of, so make plans to come and enjoy all the fun with your fellow members and friends! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 80, Holland reports on October meeting
Matt Holder, right, celebrates his 10th birthday with family and friends. Matt is pictured with his godfather Allen Lastovica. Both are members of Lodge 38, Kovar. —Submitted by Sheri Holder FAC/Reporter
SPJST Lodge 80, Holland’s meeting was called to order by President Rita Spinn on October 6, 2012, at 4:05 p.m. Membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for departed members. Sister Rita welcomed members and guests. We welcomed new Youth Leader Connie Horak; also Districts Two and Seven State Field Manager Hiram Dixon. Board member absent was Sylveria Tschoerner.
Secretary Linda Hill read the minutes of the September meeting. A motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes as read. Motion carried. Treasurer Jewel Wolf gave the financial report. Vicki Slye moved, seconded by Carol Wolf, to accept the report as presented. Motion carried. Sister Rita reported that she and her husband Curtis, Frank, Connie, Shelby, and Jacob Horak attended the District Two Fall Meeting held at Lodge 47, Seaton on September 9. Youth Leader Connie Horak gave her report. The youth handed out Halloween goodies to everyone today. FAC Frank Pajestka, Jr. gave his report. He asked that Lodge 80 give 100 pennies to the scholarship in memory of Lad Zatopek District Two Coordinator who had recently passed away. This was done in a motion by Vicki Slye, seconded by Coleman Benner. Motion carried. In a motion by Joe Liles, seconded by Victoria Pajestka, membership agreed to renew the bingo license. Sister Rita reminded members that November is election of officers. Treasurer Jewel Wolf is resigning. American Legion Post 526 lease needs to be renewed. Lodge 87, Temple has asked for use of Lodge 80 hall for March 7, 2013, for the District Two Spring Meeting. In a motion by Curtis Wolf, seconded by Frank Horak, membership agreed. Lodge 80 Christmas party will be December 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. The menu will be the same as last year fried chicken. Linda Hill reported six new members - Kristi Davis, Simon Jackson, John Jackson, Truman Adley, Andrew Pajestka, and Payton Chaney. In a mo-
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tion by Frank Horak, seconded by Coleman Benner, the membership accepted these new members. Thank you notes were read from Holland Baseball Association and Rickey Castor for dobbers for her group of bingo players. Those having birthdays in October were Shelby Horak, Coleman Benner, and Mary Mowdy. Hiram Dixon gave a report on the goings-on in SPJST and District Two. It is always glad to have you visit! Door prizes were won by Regina Peevey, Helen Pajestka, Virginia Benner, Tony Sladecek, and Shelby Horak. A motion was made to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Next Meeting—November 3 The next meeting will be November 3 even though it is the beginning of deer season. See you then! Fraternally, Estelle Coker, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston sets 47th Czech Day celebration October 28
Plans are underway for the 47th Annual Czech Day celebration slated for Sunday, October 28, 2012, at Lodge 88, Houston, located at 1435 Beall Street in Houston, Texas. This celebration is in connection with Czech Heritage Month in Texas. This is a very significant celebration for Czech descendants to remember their heritage and renew friendship with family and friends. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. consisting of the delicious turkey and dressing with all the trimming, priced at $7 for adults and $4 for children. Later in the afternoon, sausage-on-a-stick will be available for $3. The Birthday Club Sisters will sell their famous Czech pastries. The SPJST Lodge 88 Orchestra and Choral Group will present their program of the good ol’ Czech songs for your enjoyment from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will again feature a vendor area, showcasing interesting crafts and other homemade items from area merchants as well as educational information for Czech descendants.
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The program will begin at 1 p.m. with a proclamation from the City of Houston Mayor’s Office and other entertainment. Please be sure and wear your colorful Czech kroj to keep with your Czech culture. The late afternoon entertainment will consist of a dance in the beautiful Chandelier Ballroom from 2:30 until 6:30 p.m. The wonderful Mark Halata and Texavia band will be playing polkas and variety music for your dancing pleasure. Price for the dance will be $8 per person. Be sure to mark October 28 as a “must attend” Czech Day at Lodge 88! For more information on the day’s activities or for booth rental information, please call Lodge 88 office (713) 8695767 or visit our website at www.lodge88.org. JoAnn Buri Second Vice President —SPJST—
Lodge 157 Lubbock seeks stories on Age 96 member
Dear Members, We will be submitting an article to the Vestnik on Angeline Shockley soon. She celebrated her 96th birthday on September 4. If you have any memories that you would like to share about Mrs. Shockley, please email them to cjkristinek@yahoo.com as soon as possible. Cyndy and Jerome Kristinek —SPJST—
Lodge 169 Brenham meets October 25
The meeting of Bluebonnet Lodge 169, Brenham will be held Thursday, October 25, 2012, at Country Inn Restaurant, located at 1000 East Blue Bell Road in Brenham, Texas 77833. Meal and social is at 6:30 p.m. with meeting at 7 p.m. We will discuss the year-end events and election of officers for the coming year. Please come out and support our local lodge. Don Strickland, President —SPJST—
Congratulations, Jessica Janota of Lodge 79 Corpus Christi!
Congratulations to Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Assistant Youth Leader Jessica Janota! Jessica, an eighth grade social studies teacher at Rockport-Fulton Middle School, was selected as the 2012 Gulf Coast Area Rising Star Teach of the Gifted. The award is sponsored by the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT). As a Teacher of the Gifted, Jessica is a finalist for the state award which will be announced at the associations’s annual conference November 28 to 30 in Dallas.
Editor’s Note: Photo and data is reprinted with permission from Corpus Christi Caller Times. The original article ran in the October 8, 2012, Caller Times and was compiled by Tina Vasquez. Thanks to Lodge 79, Corpus Christi President Mark Rebecek for the tip.
Lodge 183 Arlington reports on October meeting
The monthly meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 8, 2012, at Lodge 183, Arlington. Roll of officers was called, and all were present except Treasurer Annette Cepak with an excused absence. Present were President Ann Pustejovsky, First Vice President Ella Mikeska, Second Vice President Dorothy Adamek, Financial Secretary Angeline Stiborek, Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Debra Daniel,
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, Robert Sill’s brother, Kay Weeks’ dad, Dorothy Adamek’s daughter, and Darlene Hollingsworth’s granddaughter. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a prayer of silence for all those who are ill or who have recently been in the hospital was observed. Minutes were read from September’s meeting by Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth. There were no corrections. All approved the minutes from September as read. President Ann Pustejovsky gave the bar report. Ann stated that for September, we had 13 bingos and one rental. For September, the kitchen totaled $382. Ann stated that bingo is doing very well. She also presented the bingo report. Angeline Stiborek presented the insurance report and stated that in July, there was one new member and one termination; August had two new members and one termination; and September had two new members. New members are Abigail R. Stafford, Lezelle Stevenson, Alicia Cogman, Brian Castillo, and Ferman Castillo. Robert Sill made a motion to approve the new members, and Dorothy Adamek seconded. All were approved. Debra Daniel gave the fraternal activities coordinator’s report. Debra stated the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive begins in October and will run through March 2013. The District Three Fall Meeting/Fun Day is October 28 at Lodge 84, Dallas. Think about choosing a Fraternalist of the Year for 2012. Volunteers, please remember to fill out your hours in the book. Kay Weeks presented the youth club report. She stated the District Three Fall Meeting/Fun Day is Sunday, October 28 at Lodge 84, Dallas. Christmas ornament and Halloween costume contests for adults and youth will be held. A talent contest for everyone—young and old—is scheduled! If you can sing, dance, whistle, play an instrument, recite a poem, etc. come show off your talent! Menu for lunch is burgers, beans, and all the trimmings. Cost is $7, or you may bring six canned goods. Lodges are asked to donate at least one gift card and/or gift basket valued at $25. The Arlington Holiday Lights Parade is Saturday, December 1. The SPJST
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Float will participate in the parade. Lodge 183’s Christmas party is Saturday, December 8.
Old Business President Ann stated the District Three Fall Meeting/Fun Day is October 28 at Lodge 84, Dallas. The Christmas party is Saturday, December 8. The meal will be catered by Babes of Arlington restaurant, and the main dish will be pot roast with side dishes and desserts included. We will once again have the Chinese gift exchange after the meal. The cost of the gift to bring this year is $15. After discussion, we voted on choosing the colors for the counter tops. All approved. Robert Sill checked on purchasing wine for the bar to sell at rentals, and we are not allowed to sell wine at the lodge in the city of Arlington.
New Business President Ann announced that Pat Sill, Robert Sill, and Debra Daniel have been appointed to served on the Nominating Committee for the new officers for 2013. The group “Swingers” will have its last rental with us on October 20. They have had their parties with us for the past six years. We are sorry to see them go and hope to see them again in the future. The Moose lodge down the street from us will open in December or January. Ann stated we have donations to give for this month. Donations were given to St. Maria Goretti, St. Matthew’s Church, St. Vincent de Paul
Happy Birthday, Peggy Rains!
Happy birthday to Peggy Rains, who celebrated her birthday on October 10. Peggy is a member of Lodge 155, Austin.
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Food for the Poor, St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, Carmelite Nuns, Irving Care Holy Family Center, Ronald McDonald House, The Leukemia Society, Hero’s for Children Center, Noreen’s Nourishment Center, SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, Mission Arlington, Arlington Life Shelter, and Arlington Charities. The donations given totaled $30,000. All approved. Family Night is scheduled for Friday, October 26. Pat Sill will supply the barbecue. Please bring your favorite side dish, and come and enjoy the hospitality. There will not be a Family Night in November and December due to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Birthdays for October are Brittney Higgins (7th), Debra Daniel (8th), Chelsea Reed (16th), Darlene Hollingsworth (27th), Rhonda Steelman (28th); and Sandra Edwards (29th). We celebrated birthdays with delicious chocolate and pumpkin spice cakes. Happy birthday to all of you! Thank you, Ann, for the delicious cakes! Robert Sill stated that on December 9, Jerry Matus will be 89 years young. Raffle was drawn, and $25 was won by Mary Ann Roznovsky. Congratulations! Robert Sill made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8 p.m. Janie Rejcek seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Next Meeting—November 12 The next meeting is November 12 on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Lodge 183, Arlington, located at 3100 Pleasant Valley in Arlington, Texas. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Hollingsworth Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 202 Jourdanton celebrates Czech Heritage Month
Lodge 202, Jourdanton met Sunday, October 7, 2012, at the Jourdanton Community Center with 31 members and guests attending. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Silence was observed for deceased members and for the military. President Lloyd House welcomed everyone. Special guests were District Seven Director Bob Bayer and Atas-
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Lodge 141, Sealy Hosts SPJST Float in Austin County Fair Parade in Bellville
Lodge 141, Sealy hosted the SPJST Float in the Austin County Fair Parade in Bellville on Thursday, October 11, 2012. Riding the float were Bennie and Bernice Stolarski of Lodge 141, front, left, and Mamie and Ed
cosa County Judge Diana Bautista. Secretary Bettie House read the minutes that were approved as read. Treasurer Valerie Barta presented the financial report. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Mary Ann Barta read the proclamation proclaiming October 2012 as Czech Heritage Month in SPJST. County Judge Diana Bautista signed the proclamation as lodge members and guests witnessed her signature. For Make a Difference Day, Youth Leader Regina House reported the youth will purchase two vases of fresh flowers and present them to the Jourdanton Retama Nursing Home. A fall
Lorenz of Lodge 88, Houston. On the float are Jo and Howard Bear of Lodge 141. RIGHT PHOTO: Jo and Howard are ready to ride! Thanks to Float Driver John Hoelscher.
outing is planned. For Christmas, youth will fill shoe boxes for the CASA organization for youth of broken homes. Sammy Hoggard announced the winners at the Atascosa County Fair contests. Amanda Hoggard placed first with her black and white pencil drawing. Sammy Hoggard’s awards include: Needlework (1st, Reserve Grand Champion); Crafts-Stepping Stones (5th), Paper Cross (6th); and Photography-Scenery: Color (6th). Lane Hoggard’s awards are Water Color Drawing (1st, Grand Champion); Photography-Scenery: Color (1st, Grand Champion), Animal: Color
Lodge 177, Academy Supports Children’s Advocacy Center
Lodge 177, Academy Secretary/Reporter Joanne Hutka, left, presents a $2,000 donation to Susan SchanneKnobloch, forensic interviewer with the Children’s Advocacy Center.
(1st), Miscellaneous: Color (1st), Special Effects: Color (1st), People: Color (2nd), Miscellaneous: Black and White (2nd). Bettie House received first in Candy: Peanut Brittle and second in Cookies: Chocolate Scotcheroos. Good luck next time to Kelly House with her showing of goats. Director Bob Bayer presented a very interesting chart depicting lapses of insurance from 2003-2011. The percentages were astounding for some of the years, but now we are at about 1 percent. Great work, Bob! Bayer commented that Lodge 185, New Braunfels did a fantastic job hosting the District Seven Fall Fun Day, and the large crowd welcomed the rain. District Seven Fraternal Activities Coordinator Glen Pruski created the indoor horseshoe contest that was a hit, and Bunco was also enjoyed as were other contests. Regina House is the lodge fraternalist nominee. Celebrating birthdays in October are Walter Mazur, Willie Louis Ventrcek, James Zezula, Henry Barta, Barbara Flippen, Arthur Kloth, Jr., Collin Favor, John Barta, Patricia Pinchback, and Xzavier Reyes. Anniversary celebrants are James and Cecilia Huble (53 years), Connie and Pete Rakowitz (32 years), and Katherine and Albert Marek (57 years). The meeting adjourned. Next Meeting—November 4 Sunday, November 4 at 2 p.m. is
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the next meeting at the Jourdanton Community Center. Plans will be made for the Christmas party. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—
Dallas Circle of Czech Women— Krouzek Ceskych Zen
President Deanna Houpy called the meeting to order. She welcomed 13 members and two men—Henry and Joe. It was good to see Sydney Bridewell back from her vacation. Joyce Ehrenberger led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, and we remained standing for a moment of silence. Please keep in your thoughts and prayers the victims of breast cancer, particularly during October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Henry Cechan who is undergoing cancer treatments. Please keep Mary Lenart in your prayers. Joyce Ehrenberger bought some
bingo sheets and plastic tubes to be used for bingo. She is taking the bingo sheets and making them larger for us to use. We can use the small ones for now. Recording Secretary Carole Faraizl read the minutes from September, and they were approved as read. Treasurer Joyce Ehrenberger gave the treasury report, and it was approved as read. Membership Secretary Carole Faraizl said she had some updates and she would bring them to the November meeting. Telephone committee Evelyn Cechan said all her callers and email were sent to remind members of our meeting. Anne Hoeffler had to stay home and have a rotten tree cut down. Reporter Evelyn did not get the letter to the Vestnik. She said she was sorry, but too many things happened. Sunshine Reporter Joyce Moore said she sent a sympathy card to Bertha Podhrasky for loss of her brother George. A get well was sent to Bessie Petr who had cataract surgery. Bessie Tydlaska was absent. Deanna read the birthdays for October, and the Birthday Queen was Martha
Frnka. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Martha and to the celebrants. Program Chairman Jeraldine Becan conducted grandparent “show and tell” about your grandparents. Joyce Ehrenberger had a picture of her grandparents’ family, and she told all about them She said her mother was in the picture when she was a little girl and had bows for shoes. Sydney Bridewell had a picture of her grandson and his son which was Sydney’s great-grandson. Carole Faraizl had picture albums of her great- and grandparents. She had her mother’s album (Carolyn Nemec) of her great- and grandparents. Jeraldine Becan had her grandparents and uncle who made furniture, and she told a story about them. Joyce Moore had an album of pictures of her great- and grandparents. Dorothy Schroeder had a picture of her grandparents. If I missed anyone, I am sorry. We enjoyed seeing and hearing the stories of their grandparents. Christmas Luncheon—Deanna called Bessie Petr, and she said she had another catering job that day. It was discussed that we ask David
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Podhrasky to cater the luncheon on Friday, December 2. The menu was discussed, and a motion was made that we have roast beef, potatoes, green beans, salad, and coffee or tea. The cost will be $12 or less. We will have to furnish the dessert. And, it will be buffet style in the kitchen downstairs. You may take your plate upstairs. Our meeting will be in the hall upstairs. Some changes have been made in our Christmas party schedule. There will be no pre-luncheon social; signin will be at 11:15 a.m. Lunch will be at served at 12 noon. You must have a prepaid ticket in order to be served. Tickets will be given to you as you sign in. Bingo will be played after lunch. Prizes have been donated; however, the cost per card has to be decided. We will have free do vvhry with members being asked to bring a gift valued between $5 and $10. Tickets will be given to each attendee for the drawing as they sign in. Guest are welcome to linger after that. Members are requested to bring angels for use as decorations or for the angel display table. Please label or tag them with your name for return. Please bring ones for table decorations
Lodge 187, Round Rock Members Celebrate Johnnie Haak’s Birthday
The local lodge got invited by Johnnie Haak’s family to a surprise 80th birthday celebration at the Walburg Biergarten in Walburg, Texas. We were honored and privileged that the family wanted to include us in the surprise celebration.
We loved the Walburg Boys German music, and we all had a wonderful time! Blessings to all, Jennifer McCarthy, Reporter/Youth Leader —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: The birthday honoree—Johnnie Haak of Lodge 187, Round Rock. RIGHT PHOTO: The Walburg Boys. BELOW PHOTOS: To Johnnie—hope you had a wonderful birthday surprise! Many blessings to you and your family from all of us—your SPJST family—Rubie Volek, Jennave Fuchs, Wilford Fuchs, Janie Barron, Eldon Lange, Mona Larson, Andrew Smith, and Jennifer, Greg, Luke and Mathieu McCarthy.
—Submitted by Jennifer McCarthy, Reporter
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Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Adults, Youth Feed Homeless in Community Sunday, September 30, 2012 • Salvation Army Feeding Center in Temple
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Youth Club members, under the direction of Youth Leader Trish Konkler led a prayer with the homeless/hungry people before serving barbecue sandwiches, chips, bananas, ice cream, and bottled water. Youth are, left to right, Sonny
to the November meeting so Geraldine will have an idea as to where to place them. An assignment sheet for November’s luncheon was passed out, and we had a few places that were not filled. I will work on that. The do vyhry gifts were drawn and handed out. A door prize of a genuine amber necklace from the Czech Republic was donated by Maria Slamova. Chances were $2 a ticket, and the necklace was won by Sydney Bridewell. Carole Faraizl read a prayer “Dear God.” It was really funny. Carolyn Nemec led us in our blessing before our luncheon. A motion was made that we adjourn, and we adjourned with our quotation: Mejte se vcdycky radi—always love one another. No hostesses for today. Thank everyone who helped in the kitchen. We enjoyed a delicious luncheon of dishes made from chicken and salad, fruit, and desserts. Don’t forget to celebrate Czech heritage this month. Heritage Festival at the State Fair is October 7. Everyone should exercise his or her right to vote. Everyone should vote. Our next meeting is November 1. Our menu is Thanksgiving luncheon. We hope to see everyone then. Evelyn Cechan, Reporter —SPJST—
Reunions
October 20 Descendants of Josef Michulka—at American Legion Hall, East Bernard, Texas. For information/questions, contact Donnie Kelner (979) 335-4795; Ron and Joey Pitman (979) 335-4170; or Christine Schulze (830) 868-4600. Submitted by Helen Kelner, Lodge 28, East Bernard.
Carnevale, John Paul Martinez, Jr., Ryan Mathis, Buster Carnevale, and Tristain Thompson. In back is Youth Leader Trish. CENTER PHOTO: David Nauert and Trish Konkler prepare barbecue sandwiches. RIGHT PHOTO: Youth serve water, ice cream, chips, pickles, and onions.
October 21 Vitek-Pechal families—at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall (east of Temple). Submitted by Linda Machicek, Lodge 47, Seaton.
October 28 Spacek family: Descendants of F.J. Spacek I (Fayetteville), Jan Spacek (Warrenton), and Josef Spacek (La Grange)—at SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville. For information, call (512) 2596625 or (713) 688-3932. Submitted by Kaye Walla, Lodge 1, Fayetteville.
October 28 Orsak family: Descendants of Joseph Orsak and Apolona Orsak—at the Civic Center, El Campo (Expansion Room - same place as last year). For information, contact Lorraine Kana (979) 543-2118, Willie Mae Cihal (361) 771-2658, Viola Kunetka (979) 648-2129, or Clarence Junek in Snook. Submitted by Lorraine Kana, Lodge 40, El CampoHillje. —SPJST— !
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Top 10 Signs of a Bad Supervisor National Boss’s Day • October 16, 2012
By Dr. Kimberly Alyn • www.kimberlyalyn.com
Everyone has had to work for a bad supervisor at one point or another. Some people mistake leadership for supervisory or management positions. Anyone who supervises another employee is a supervisor, but that doesn’t make that person a leader. A leader is someone who positively influences others to want to follow. A good supervisor should also be a good leader. A bad supervisor is someone who usually lacks leadership skills, ability, or training. They might think they are doing a great job, but everyone around them knows they stink at it! Below are the top 10 signs of a bad supervisor: 1) Bad Supervisors Lead and Manage by Intimidation These types of supervisors tend to use force and threats to get things done. They try to intimidate others with their tone of voice, body language, and harsh words. They are abrasive, harsh, and severe.
2) Bad Supervisors Do Not Produce Results They often talk about what needs to be done, complain about what’s not getting done, and demand that someone else do it. They rarely ever produce real results themselves and they lack initiative in getting things accomplished.
3) Bad Supervisors Lack Honesty and Integrity Character is a vital part of being a great leader, and this is a non-negotiable leadership principle that has been around since the beginning of time. Bad supervisors are dishonest and tend to make unethical decisions. They justify these decisions with excuses like “Everyone else does it,” or “No one is going to know” or “It won’t hurt anyone.”
4) Bad Supervisors Do Not Learn From Mistakes They rarely ever admit they are wrong and their subordinates would faint and fall over if the words “I’m sorry” were ever uttered from their mouths! Bad supervisors tend to deny their mistakes, making it impossible to learn from those mistakes and become better as a leader or supervisor. As a result, there is a lack of respect among followers.
5) Bad Supervisors Lack Openness to New Ideas or Suggestions These supervisors do not want suggestions or input from others. They take any form of suggestion or input as negative criticism instead of positive ideas. They say things like “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it” or “That’s the way we’ve always done it around here” or “We’ve tried that before and it didn’t work.”
6) Bad Supervisors Become Threatened by People Who Pursue Learning and Self-Development Real leaders support their followers in pursuing continual learning and selfdevelopment. Bad supervisors become threatened by subordinates who might get a higher education than the supervisor or who might attend some advanced training in their field that the supervisor doesn’t want to attend. As a result, the bad supervisor will often put down training or college degrees, or any form of continuing education.
7) Bad Supervisors Criticize Others When a supervisor is insecure, they tend to overcompensate by putting other people down, especially in public. They tend to talk down to people to make themselves appear more powerful. They find things to criticize about anyone who is getting positive attention. When they need to reprimand a subordinate, they will often do it in front of other people because they think it makes them look powerful. If they only knew how horrible it makes them look!
8) Bad Supervisors Do Not Make Themselves Accountable A bad supervisor will make decisions without thinking about the consequences or how the decisions might affect others. Additionally, there is no accountability, especially to those they supervise. Bad supervisors say things like “I’m the boss—I don’t owe an explanation to THEM!” or “If they don’t like it, too bad.” Real leaders understand that they are accountable to their followers as well as their supervisors to make principle-based decisions.
9) Bad Supervisors Exhibit Poor Communication Skills Too many people think communicating is talking. Well it is, but it’s also
listening. The reason God gave you two ears and only one mouth was so you would learn to listen twice as much as you talked! Bad supervisors spew their thoughts and opinions on others without really listening to what others want to say. If they do shut up long enough to listen, they are not really listening... they are just waiting to talk. They are formulating their response or argument in their head. They often interrupt or interject when people are trying to talk, and they don’t take the time to validate others in the communication process.
10) Bad Supervisors Exhibit High Confidence but Low Competence This is by far the worst type of supervisor. They tend to show a very high level of confidence but they have a very low level of competence. Subordinates find it very difficult to follow this type of supervisor. The supervisor comes off as a cocky, arrogant, knowit-all, but everyone around that person knows they are full of nonsense. Unfortunately, the only one who doesn’t know it is the supervisor, which amplifies their incompetence. Since we now have syndromes for just about everything, I call this one the HCLC syndrome (high confidence/low competence). Don’t be one of the supervisors who ends up dubbed with this syndrome!
It takes a lot to be considered a great leader. There are actions and behaviors you must exhibit on a daily basis. If you are exhibiting any of the actions above, chances are, people will find it very difficult to follow you. If you want
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to find out how good of a leader you really are, download my Leadership Assessment and ask people to fill it out on you. It’s online and it’s free. Just log on to: KimberlyAlyn.com/Assessment. You can also take a 20-question leadership quiz and see where you come out: KimberlyAlyn.com/LeadershipQuiz.pdf.
Dr. Kimberly Alyn is a best-selling author and an international professional speaker. She is the author of 11 books including How to Inspire People to Achieve More, How to Deal With Annoying People (with Bob Phillips, Ph.D.), Discover your Inner Strength (with contributors Stephen Covey, Ken Blanchard, and Brian Tracy), and Men are Slobs, Women are Neat . . . and other Gender Lies that Damage Relationships (with Bob Phillips, Ph.D.). She has also developed and produced numerous CD/DVD productions on a variety of topics. Dr. Alyn has been a contributing author to a variety of magazines and has been quoted in prominent books and publications like Cosmopolitan. An advocate of life long learning, Dr. Alyn has her bachelor’s degree in business management, her master’s degree in organizational management, and her doctorate degree in organizational management with a specialty in leadership. Dr. Alyn has over 20 years of experience with speaking, training, educating, and entertaining audiences. To find out how to have Dr. Kimberly Alyn come speak at your event or to get more information about Kim, log on to KimberlyAlyn.com. —SPJST—
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What It Means To Be An Exceptional Leader National Boss’s Day • October 16, 2012
By Dr. Kimberly Alyn • www.kimberlyalyn.com
As you look around society today, it gets more and more difficult to find principle-based leaders. Passing the buck is commonplace as everyone points the finger at someone else. Society is starving for quality leadership in every sector all over the world. Followers want leaders who will actively engage in the leadership process as they work to develop exceptional leaders for the future of their industry. I have a leadership acronym for what I consider some of the more important traits of an exceptional leader: Love What You Do! Excel in Competency Act with Integrity Demonstrate Accountability Empower Others Respond Humbly
Love What You Do People want to follow leaders who love what they do and show some passion for it. You don’t have to love every aspect of your job or everything that transpires in the organization, but you should at least love doing what you’re doing. Most people have a passion for their job when they first start out. But as the years go by, apathy sets in for some people for a variety of reasons: organizational politics, the promotional process, boredom, burnout, personality conflicts, and disillusionment. Too many people let their external circumstances dictate their love for the job which in turn is reflected in low quality performance. I read a great quote once that said, “Above all, be true to yourself, and if you cannot put your heart in it, take yourself out of it.” Exceptional leaders are defined by the level of excellence they strive for regardless of their external circumstances. Average people need to be in a great job to excel. Average people need to work with great people to excel. Average people need to have a great boss to excel. Average people need things to go right to excel. Exceptional leaders don’t settle for less than the very best from themselves regardless of their circumstances. You won’t hear an exceptional leader say, “Why should I give everything I have to this job? My boss doesn’t appreciate me!” You won’t hear an exceptional leader say, “I am going to come to
work, give the absolute minimum and go home. Why should I give any more than that to this organization?” You won’t hear an exceptional leader say, “I hate my job. I work with imbeciles. How can I possibly excel in these conditions?” You won’t hear an exceptional leader say, “No one will let me reach my full potential.” Because when you adopt that attitude and perspective, you render yourself powerless and ineffective. You give others the authority to dictate your level of excellence. You take the easy way out when you use your boss, your co-workers or your environment as an excuse not to do your best. Exceptional leaders give everything 100 percent. They draw from their internal drive and excellence, not their external circumstances. That’s what separates average leaders from exceptional leaders. Exceptional leaders love what they do because they choose to.
Excel in Competency Competency ranks high on the list of desirable traits that followers want to see in their leaders. Competency instills confidence in followers and it develops trust. Of course followers want their leaders to be absolutely competent when it comes to the technical aspects of the job, but it doesn’t stop there. Followers also want their leaders to be competent in communication skills, conflict resolution skills, interpersonal skills, administrative skills, negotiation skills, and a variety of other areas. Exceptional leaders recognize that their first call to competency is in leadership itself. There is a great proverb that says, “He who thinks he leads but has no followers is only taking a walk.” Leaders need to focus on their ability to truly lead and improve this critical competency. When this area of competency is focused on, many other areas tend to take care of themselves. Exceptional leaders never stop improving. They continue to take classes, read books, learn from others, and look for ways to make themselves and their organization better in every way possible. They take input from followers, other leaders, other organizations, and anyone who can teach them something new. They are not too arrogant to think they can’t learn from everyone. Excep-
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tional leaders excel in competency through continued education, training, and experience.
Act with Integrity Integrity has been defined as “doing the right thing when no one is looking.” Integrity is doing the right thing no matter what. Whether people are looking or not, exceptional leaders will make the choice to do what is right, even if no one else is doing it. They will make the unpopular decisions because they know it’s the right decision. Having integrity as a leader is a challenge in what I call our current “morally negotiable society.” It seems as if anything goes and anything can be justified (if not justified then blamed on someone else). Thomas Jefferson once said, “In matters of style you can swim with the current, but in matters of principle you stand like a rock!” Great leaders may change in style but they don’t compromise principles. That kind of leadership is hard to find in society today. A man attended a leadership conference and listened to a powerful message on integrity. He went home and tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep. He began to take inventory of all the areas of his life that lacked integrity. One in particular stood out: he had been cheating on his taxes. So he sat down and wrote a letter to the IRS. The letter said, “Dear IRS, I am trying to become a man of integrity. I have not been claiming all of my income and have therefore not been paying all of the taxes I owe. As a result, I have not been able to sleep at night. Enclosed is a check for $2,000. If I still can’t sleep at night, I will send you the rest.” You cannot practice behaviors that demonstrate integrity half way. Exceptional leaders will do the right thing for their followers, their leaders, their organizations, and most importantly, for the public they serve.
Demonstrate Accountability Are you willing to make yourself accountable to people above you, below you, and beside you? Most people are willing to make themselves accountable to the person above them because they know they are responsible for their performance evaluation. Some will even make themselves accountable to their peers, but few will actually make themselves accountable to their subordinates. I met an exceptional leader who understood this concept. He allowed his subordinates to speak into his life when he was curt with a member of the pub-
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lic, or inconsistent with policy enforcement, or not setting a role model example when it came to his attitude and work ethic. Many leaders become indignant at the idea of a subordinate calling them to carpet on an issue. Exceptional leaders recognize that this builds trust, respect, and a culture of mutual accountability. Unfortunately, I have met far too many leaders who look down their nose at people down the chain of command. They act as if they have all the answers and that’s why they are in the position they are in. The truth is we all need to be accountable up, down, and across the chain of command if we hope to develop outstanding leadership throughout the organization. Exceptional leaders demonstrate high levels of accountability because as Stephen Covey so aptly put it, “Accountability breeds response-ability.”
Empower Others Empowering others means establishing, defining, and educating people on the expected results and boundaries to operate in and then setting them free to make things happen. Or as Theodore Roosevelt put it, “The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it.” Many leaders feel threatened by empowering others with authority, decision-making, or process determination. They are afraid the employee may fail and it will make them look bad. Or, they are afraid the employee will succeed and it will make them look bad. A lack of empowerment is usually rooted in insecurity. When you empower people, you communicate that you trust them to use their best judgment. If you can’t trust them to do that, you probably haven’t provided adequate training. If you have provided adequate training and coaching and an employee still isn’t using good judgment, discipline needs to follow. If the discipline does not change the behavior, the employee may need to consider a different line of work. Unfortunately, because most organizations have a few dense employees who refuse to use good judgment, every other employee is punished by being denied the opportunity to be empowered in any way they can be. Empowerment increases morale and allows employees to take ownership in their organizations. People find it very difficult to buy in to missions, visions, and goals that they didn’t help create. Empower your employees to become
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part of the process and you will be amazed at the increase in participation and buy in. Exceptional leaders empower others.
Respond Humbly Humility is a highly desirable trait in a leader. Many leaders mistakenly think that if they are to exhibit confidence, they can’t exhibit humility. You can be both highly confident as a leader and still be humble. In fact, those are the easiest leaders to follow. No one wants to follow a humble leader who is insecure or unsure. No one wants to follow a confident leader who is arrogant either. Humility is best exhibited in your ability to listen and take input from others. If you invalidate the ideas and input of others, people will view you as arrogant. If people come to you and point out an area you could improve in, respond humbly. If people come to you and praise your abilities, respond humbly. If you have offended someone or acted like a jerk and you know it, swallow that pride and respond humbly. When you exalt yourself, people want to humble you. When you humble yourself, people want to exalt you. Humility covers a wide variety of areas as a leader, and exceptional leaders will respond humbly. Just remember the words of Ezra Taft Benso: “Pride is concerned with who is right. Humility is concerned with what is right.” If you want to become an exceptional leader, these are a few key areas you can start with. Love what you do,
excel in competency, act with integrity, demonstrate accountability, empower others, and respond humbly. Society is absolutely starving for exceptional leaders and you have an opportunity to step up in your organization and be the leader your fellow employees need.
Dr. Kimberly Alyn is a best-selling author and an international professional speaker. She is the author of 11 books including How to Inspire People to Achieve More, How to Deal With Annoying People (with Bob Phillips, Ph.D.), Discover your Inner Strength (with contributors Stephen Covey, Ken Blanchard, and Brian Tracy), and Men are Slobs, Women are Neat . . . and other Gender Lies that Damage Relationships (with Bob Phillips, Ph.D.). She has also developed and produced numerous CD/DVD productions on a variety of topics. Dr. Alyn has been a contributing author to a variety of magazines and has been quoted in prominent books and publications like Cosmopolitan. An advocate of life long learning, Dr. Alyn has her bachelor’s degree in business management, her master’s degree in organizational management, and her doctorate degree in organizational management with a specialty in leadership. Dr. Alyn has over 20 years of experience with speaking, training, educating, and entertaining audiences. To find out how to have Dr. Kimberly Alyn come speak at your event or to get more information about Kim, log on to KimberlyAlyn.com. —SPJST—
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In Memoriam
Expression of Sympathy
We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek, No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, LOUIS FELIX SASSIN, age 84, of Freeport, Texas, who passed away on Monday, September 10, 2012, at Creekside Nursing home. He was born November 20, 1927, near Hallettsville to Frank and Mary Sassin. Louis was a member of Saint Louis Sassin Paul’s American Lutheran Church in Freeport, Texas. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville. Louis was called on twice to serve his country, first at the end of World War II then again during the Korean War. Both times, he served in the United States Army Air Force. After he got out of the service, Louis went back home to continue farming. However, by then, it was hard for small farmers to make a living by just farming so in 1958, he sold everything he had and enrolled in barber school in Houston. After graduating from barber school, Louis married the love of his life, Evelyn Theresa Galetka, on November 1, 1959. They moved to Freeport, Texas, where Louis began cutting hair at Smvick’s Barbershop in downtown Freeport. Ten years later, Louis bought his own shop in downtown Freeport and continued cutting hair there until his stroke in July 2011. Louis barbered in the Freeport area for over 51 years and rarely missed a day of work. During an interview for The Facts newspaper back on April 12, 1998, when asked what keeps him in the barber business he replied, “I like to meet the people.” He leaves behind sons David Sassin and wife Susan of Austin and Larry Sassin of Freeport; grandchildren Michael and Stacey Sassin; brother Jerome Sassin, Sr. and wife Delores of Schulenburg; sister Annie Machicek
and husband Julius of Schulenburg, Texas, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation began at 6 p.m.and continued until 8 p.m. Thursday, September 13 at Lakewood Funeral Chapel. Funeral service was held on Saturday, September 15 at 10 a.m. at Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church with Reverend Mark Labaj officiating. Burial followed in Vsetin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church, Vsetin. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Victoria Zak Gayenell Chudej —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of Lodge 92, Fort Worth, Texas, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of HAROLD JOSEPH GREEN. Harold Joseph Green, 89, passed away on Monday, September, 10. 2012, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Harold was born in Cyclone, Texas, on August 7, 1923, to Otto and Gertrude Green. He graduated from Rogers Harold Green High School, and after graduation, he joined the United States Army. He married Irene Strittmatter on July 31, 1945. He retired from Bell Helicopter in 1988. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church for more than 60 years and an active member of the Knights of Columbus. Harold volunteered at St. Thomas Food Bank, delivered Meals on Wheels, and made sandwiches at the Presbyterian Night Shelter. Harold was a member of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth. After retiring, his greatest joy had been the many trips and hours he spent working and playing on his sons’ farms. He and Irene travelled all over the world with family and friends. Also, he was an excellent caretaker for
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his wife of 63 years before her death in February 2009 from Alzheimer’s. He loved his God, church, five children, 14 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren very much. He was an excellent example of what it means to be faithful, compassionate, fearless, and enduring. He will be missed. He was preceded in death by wife Irene; parents; and brothers Franklin and David. Survivors include children Donna Davis and husband Larry of Cleburne, Gary Green and wife Laura of Fort Worth, Elaine Wagner and husband Allen of North Richland Hills, Kenneth Green and wife Tiffany of Colleyville, and Alan Green and wife Jeanenne of Colleyville; brother Cornelius Green of Corpus Christi; sisters Joan Plumlee of Cyclone and Orlena Berry of Mustang, Oklahoma; sistersin-law Linda Green of Sherman and Lydia Green of Pep; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church with interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. May our brother rest in peace. Submitted by, Alene Kercho Resolution Committee —SPJST—
In Memory of Angelina Sebesta
Angelina Annie Quitta Sebesta passed away Monday, October 1, 2012, at Fortress Nursing Home. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 2 at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 3 at Hope Evangelical Free Angelina Sebesta Church in College Station. Interment followed at Snook Cemetery. She was born December 12, 1916, to Otto and Frances Pecena Quitta in Weimar, Colorado County. After moving several times, she grew up in Wheelock. She was married to Edmund George Sebesta on November 20, 1937, and lived in Snook for over 40 years until she moved to Bryan in 1978. To this union were born three children – Shirley Ann Proske-Smith,
Edmund George Sebesta Jr., and Margie Ruth Bailey. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 36 years; two brothers; one sister who died in infancy; sister Lillie See; and brothers Alfon and Albin Quitta. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Jerry Smith of Bryan; son and daughter-in-law, Edmund and Lenora Sebesta of Snook; daughter Margie Bailey of Plano; grandchildren Alton and Rose Burkhalter of Magnolia, Michael and Laura Burkhalter of Snook, Angie and Brad Hairrell of Snook, Jason and Lisa Sebesta of Snook, Nathan Sebesta of Snook, Gina and Johnny Skinner of Murphy, and Lee and Pia Bailey of Plano; great-grandchildren Tiffany and Lauren Burkhalter, Ashley and Kristin Dinger, Cullen and Deanna Hairrell, Dakota, Bailey and Austin Skinner, and Tyler Sebesta; sister-inlaw Annette Sebesta; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends, all of whom will miss her presence in our midst. She loved gardening and growing things; she always had a big garden until a few years ago when she could no longer tend to it. She loved talking to her friends on the telephone, especially some of her Czech friends. Among her many talents was her expertise in baking kolaches which she would always bake for her children and grandchildren; it brought her great joy that her family loved her kolaches. She was a member of Snook Brethren Church and was a charter member of Hope Evangelical Free Church in College Station. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook. —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of Lodge 92, Fort Worth, Texas, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of DON LAYMANCE, SR. Don Laymance, Sr., 78, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012. Don was born on February 17, 1934, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, a Mason, and loved to hunt and fish. The funeral was held at 11:30 a.m. on September 13 in Mount Olivet Chapel and interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
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Don was a member of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth. Don is survived by wife Margaret; sons Donny Laymance and wife Julie, Rick Laymance and wife Shelli, and Mitchell Laymance and wife Elizabeth; daughter Rhonda Hoops; daughter-in-law Lynn Laymance; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother Dale Laymance; brotherin-law Johnny Owen; two nephews; and family. May our brother rest in peace. Submitted by, Alene Kercho Resolution Committee —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of Lodge 92, Fort Worth, wish to express our sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of GAYLE PETTIGREW. Gayle Delores Petrek Pettigrew was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 12, 1944, and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 30, 2012, at her home in Brashear, Texas, after a courageous bat- Gayle Pettigrew tle with cancer. She worked many years for First American Financial and retired in 2004. Gayle is best remembered for her beautiful smile, contagious energy, generous spirit, and the incredible love she showed her family. She was an active member of her church and loved her church family. Gayle was a member of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth. A donation may be made in honor of Gayle Pettigrew to Brashear Baptist Church, P.O. Box 126, Brashear, Texas 75420. Gayle is survived by her husband of 38 years, Hugh Pettigrew, Jr.; daughter Connie Proctor and husband Jason; and granddaughters Lauren Pettigrew, Ashley Proctor, and Olivia Proctor. She was preceded in death by parents George and Ella Petrek; and brother George Petrek, Jr. May our sister rest in peace. Submitted by, Alene Kercho Resolution Committee —SPJST—
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We, the members of Lodge 92, Fort Worth, Texas, wish to express our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the family and friends of FLORENCE K. GREER. Florence K. Greer, 93, went home to her Lord on Saturday, December 15, 2012. Florence was born September 15, 1919, in Fort Worth to Marie and Rudolph Koci, Sr. She as a graduate of North Side High School in 1937, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. Florence was a 78-year member of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth Florence Greer and also a member of the Ladies Circle. A bookkeeper and stenographer by profession, she was also a member of the Arlington chapter of American Business Women’s Association and a member of Eastern Star. She loved to travel and especially grateful for being able to visit relatives and places in Europe on two occasions. She loved to sew, was an outstanding cook, and most of all, she loved to spend time with her family. Florence was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church and always made time to help and comfort others in need. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, James C. Greer; and daughter Nancy Jones. Funeral was held September 20 in Mount Olivet Chapel with interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Survivors remaining to celebrate her life are son Mike Greer and wife Patricia; brother Rudolph Koci, Jr. and wife Claudia; grandchildren Craig Jones, Cyndi Lewis and husband Sam, Tim, Patrick, and John Langan; six great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. May our sister rest in peace. Submitted by, Alene Kercho Resolution Committee —SPJST—
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Expression of Sympathy
We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek, No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, WILLIAM “BILL” BIEHUNKO, age 68, of Hallettsville, Texas. He passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012. He was born on July 9, 1944, to Edward and Emilia Ehler Biehunko in Lavaca County, Texas. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville. Bill is survived by brother Edward Biehunko, Jr.; sister Helen Vasek and husband Eugene; nephews Ed Biehunko, III and wife Debbie; and Eugene Vasek, Jr. and wife Marie; godchildren Brent Mozisek and Michael Dusek, all of Hallettsville; and loving friend Irene C. Brown. Bill was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was at 4 p.m., Thursday, July 26 at Kubena Funeral Home followed by a rosary 7 p.m. Funeral mass was held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 27 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville with Reverend John Peters officiating. Burial followed in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. May our departed brother rest eternal in peace. Resolution Committee Victoria Zak Gayenell Chudej —SPJST—
Death Claims Paid in September 2012 Supreme Lodge SPJST • Temple, Texas
Name
Bobby Rue Barron Ida Jane Redden Martha T. Thompson Jimmy Edward Miley Joseph Watson Roy Alholm Allan J. Bartosh Angelo Athas Romalee F. Coker James L. Frazier Bobbie R. Hargrave Carrol Eugene Farris Glenda C. Meismer Raymond E. Krampota Billy Joe Startz Frances E. Townsend John Lee Hutyra William A. Luker Maxine H. Demarco Dorothy M. Rod Lenora Ann Marek Isabel Pauline Morris Earl E. Dungan Lillian R. Burda Walter L. Richter Lydia M. Stepan June L. Stevens Lanard Luetge, Jr. Billy Joe Russell Lee Max Karnei Frank P. Vecera Geraldine F. Jezek Martha Mable Johnson Alfredo Cano Calvin M. Eckermann Seibert F. Hendrixson
Lodge
29 6 148 229 255 154 88 84 24 63 178 191 91 88 41 88 54 130 88 40 81 97 196 187 18 24 47 1 204 88 141 84 205 79 80 92
From 9/01/2012 to 9/30/2012 Location
Taylor Cottonwood El Maton Abilene Katy Fort Worth Houston Dallas Cyclone Sweet Home Longview Lufkin Crosby Houston Port Lavaca Houston West Dallas Houston El Campo-Hillje Needville Placedo Houston-West Round Rock Elgin Cyclone Seaton Fayetteville Stephenville Houston Sealy Dallas Terrell Corpus Christi Holland Fort Worth
Date of Admission
4/07/1966 4/09/1970 6/12/1934 5/14/2004 2/13/2009 2/24/1966 6/20/1977 7/05/1956 11/02/1943 9/02/1940 11/23/1976 6/01/1983 7/19/1977 6/13/1939 12/20/1999 10/14/1966 12/01/1945 7/18/1942 7/01/1966 11/16/1956 1/23/1962 5/01/1996 3/27/1979 4/01/1991 5/23/1979 1/10/1926 4/01/1983 4/23/1963 7/27/1979 1/19/1967 4/11/1977 2/22/1956 7/09/1998 6/17/2008 4/04/1994 4/01/2003
Date of Death
8/16/2012 8/24/2012 7/24/2012 8/26/2012 8/07/2012 10/11/2011 8/27/2012 8/02/2012 6/07/2012 8/01/2012 7/04/2012 8/10/2011 8/16/2012 8/07/2012 8/01/2012 8/23/2012 8/20/2012 6/25/2012 7/18/2012 8/10/2012 8/28/2012 8/12/2012 8/12/2012 7/12/2011 8/20/2012 9/07/2012 8/29/2012 3/26/2010 2/18/2012 8/15/2012 10/06/2011 8/23/2012 9/08/2012 9/04/2012 8/24/2012 8/18/2012
To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC, Secretary-Treasurer
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SPJST Youth
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District Two Queen enjoys Houston, Dallas activities
Dear Readers, I just got back from a great time at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. I have never been before, and it was a great experience! Also, I had a great time in Houston the previous weekend dancing the beseda and representing District Two as Queen at the festival held there. Fraternally, Julia Zavodny —SPJST—
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Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club garage sale this Saturday
Dear Readers, Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club will have a garage sale fundraiser on Saturday, October 20, 2012, beginning at 7 a.m. at the lodge hall. The fundraiser will benefit various charity projects that we support throughout the year. Please come out and support us! Fraternally yours, Rita Holland, Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth dances at State Fair
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Dear Readers, I went to the State Fair of Texas this past weekend and enjoyed dancing the beseda and representing SPJST. It was a once in a lifetime experience! Thanks to Patsy for all her hard work in making this possible for the beseda group to be able to go to Dallas and perform at the State Fair! Fraternally, Chris Zavodny, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club readies for district meeting
Dear Readers, Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 28 for the District Three Fall Fun Day. There will be lots of exciting things to do. There is going to be an all-age talent show. So everyone needs to come and do an act to entertain everyone! I am thinking about reading my cupcake poem from Youth Achievement Day. Also, a Halloween costume and original decorated Christmas ornament contest will be held, too. Each lodge is asked to bring a $25
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gift card or a gift basket with a $25 value. Also, a burger lunch with sides and fixings will be served. Cost is $7 or six canned goods per person. Registration is from 9 to 10 a.m. so don’t be late! I hope to see everyone at this fun event! Fraternally, Elisabeth Cowan, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 186 Caldwell Youth Club reports on October meeting
On October 7, 2012, Lodge 186, Caldwell Youth Club’s meeting was brought to order by Vice President Shelby-Lynn Rose at 2:30 p.m. with 11 youth and five adults in attendance. Faith Vann led the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST motto.
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What a great time I had at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas! I met one of the most precious, wonderful women on this earth! What an honor it is to be a part of the SPJST State Royalty Court. I also had a great time with fellow SPJST members and the Royalty Court! Fraternally, Jerry Pechal State King
By 2012-2013 SPJST State King Jerry Pechal
2012-2013 SPJST State King Jerry Pechal of Lodge 47, Seaton and Czech Feszt Ambassador Rosie Steinman of Lodge 154, Fort Worth meet at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas on Sunday, October 7 at Heritage Day.
• District Three Fall Fun Day •
Sunday, October 28, 2012 Lodge 84, Dallas Fun Day Registration - 9 to 10 a.m. All Ages Talent Show - Come show us your talent! Christmas Ornament Contest
Costume Contest
Lunch: Burgers, Beans, Chips – Cost $7 or six canned goods. Each lodge is asked to donate a gift card or basket valued at $25.
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We discussed old business of the upcoming fall meeting to be held at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm on October 14. We will have a Christmas ornament contest that day. The fall social is at New Tabor with food, games, and a costume contest on October 13. New business is the adult Thanksgiving meeting on November 13. The meeting was adjourned at 3 p.m. Sincerely, Elias Rose, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 187 Round Rock youth participates in National Night Out
I just wanted to share that I got to help out at the National Night Out, and I made and handed out fans to all of the neighbors who came. Andrew Smith, President —SPJST—
Getting kids to volunteer
Volunteering is a great way for people to give back to their communities. It’s also a great way for parents to instill character in their children. When kids volunteer, they learn lessons about responsibility while also learning how enjoyable it can be to
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• • • State Duchess Title Runs in the Family • • •
LEFT: 1987 State Royalty— Duchess Rebekah See and Queen Melissa Victorick, both of Lodge 9, Snook, King Michael Morris and Duke Joshua Smith, both of Lodge 47, Seaton.
I guess you could say “State Duchess” is beginning to run in the family for the See-Hruska family. This year’s State Duchess Kyleigh Hruska of Lodge 9, Snook is following in her mom’s footsteps. Kyleigh was thrilled and excited at this year’s State Youth Achievement Day when her Queen Emily Lewis’ name was announced as the 20122013 SPJST State Queen; that meant she was the 20122013 State Duchess. Some 25 years earlier, Kyleigh’s mom, Rebekah SeeHruska, also of Lodge 9, Snook, was doing the exact same thing. In 1987, Rebekah See jumped up in excitement as Melissa Victorick Brown (then of Lodge 9, Snook) was crowned 1987-1988 SPJST State Queen. After comparing both pictures and stories, Kyleigh says that winning in 2012 was much more notable than in 1987 because, Kyleigh says, 1) her dress and hair was much prethelp the less fortunate. Kids who volunteer early in life are more likely to do so throughout their lives, and that lifetime of service can be invaluable. The right volunteering opportunity for
tier than her mom’s in 1987; 2) she received a crown and her mother didn’t; and 3) in 2012, she gets to participate in parades and appearances across the state of Texas – and back in 1987, the State Duke and Duchess did not participate in appearances across the state of Texas. Kyleigh and her mom both want to thank two special people who made the “State Duchess” opportunity a reality. Thanks to Melissa Victorick Brown and Emily Lewis for being their SPJST State Queens and for providing the awesome opportunity to be an SPJST State Duchess. No matter what, Kyleigh, her parents, and her brother J. Beaux have enjoyed the past three months of her participation as a member of the SPJST State Royalty Court. Thanks, SPJST, for making this a memorable and fun experience! —Submitted by Rebekah See Hruska
a child often depends on the child’s age, as some opportunities are better suited to younger children while others are tailor-made for teenagers. The following are a few age-appropriate
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Helps at Tractor Pull
Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall sponsored a tractor pull on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Lodge 47 youth provided sausage wraps, chips, candy, and watermelon to tractor pull spectators. District Two King Jerry Pechal su-
ABOVE: 2012 State Royalty— Duke Michael Hoelscher of Lodge 24, Cyclone, King Jerry Pechal of Lodge 47, Seaton, and Queen Emily Lewis and Duchess Kyleigh Hruska, both of Lodge 9,
pervised. Zoe Talasek, Emma Regan, and Dannikka Bartek sold goods while the rest of us watched the events. —Submitted by Lynette Talasek, Youth Leader
ideas that can help get kids excited about volunteering and giving back to their neighborhoods.
Elementary School Children When kids reach elementary school, parents should introduce them to volunteering. Volunteering activities for school-aged kids should be simple, such as accompanying their parents to food banks where kids can help feed the homeless and less fortunate. Kids with grandparents living in assisted living facilities can read to residents at the facility or bring them homemade arts and crafts or even foods they helped prepare (just be sure to clear any items with the facility’s medical staff before distributing). These tasks are simple, and kids won’t feel nervous when accompanied by Mom and Dad. Middle School Children When kids reach middle school, they might not feel it’s necessary for
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Mom and Dad to tag along as much. This is perfectly alright, and it’s a great time for kids to branch out and choose some volunteer activities of their own. Instead of accompanying kids to the food bank, let them work a shift on their own. Kids who have been volunteering since early childhood might have some volunteering goals of their own by the time they reach middle school, so don’t insist they continue with current activities if there’s something else sparking their interest. Kids might want to help an elderly neighbor around the house, such as shopping for groceries or taking care of their property. Encourage such ideas, and expect kids to want to exercise some independence when they reach middle school.
High School Students High school students tend to have busy schedules, but those who have been volunteering since childhood will
Lodge 187, Round Rock Youth Helps with National Night Out
Lodge 187, Round Rock Youth Club member Andrew Smith assisted with National Night Out. He made and handed out fans to neighbors.
likely find a way to continue doing so. Teenagers tend to have more specific interests than younger children, and parents can encourage teens to incorporate those interests into their volunteering. For example, kids who love
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resume when the time comes to apply for college, but parents should be careful that their high school-aged children don’t stretch themselves too thin with extracurricular activities. Encourage volunteering but not at the expense of schoolwork. Many children embrace volunteering, especially when given the chance to choose how they want to give back to their communities and the less fortunate. —SPJST—
sports might be able to work with the local sports and recreation center to coach younger athletes. Or kids who excel in the classroom can tutor younger students. Volunteering can look good on a high school student’s
Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club Assists at Annual Barbecue Cook-Off
Our mother lodge held its annual barbecue cook-off on September 28 and 29, 2012, and I couldn’t be more proud of our youth club. Since July, we have created a new youth club with 20 members. Our presence was known at the cook-off, and we had a very successful day. We
sold hot dogs and snacks inside the hall, and some youth walked around selling snacks outside to the cookers. (We also sold cups and caps for our mother lodge.) I never heard one complaint about having to work or help out. Instead, I heard, “I want to do this again next
LEFT PHOTO: Ayden Bean, Kelsey Moore, and Christain Moore assist a customer, far left. CENTER PHOTO: Enjoying pool. RIGHT PHOTO: Kaitlyn Whatley, left, and Dounia Mohad. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Left to right,
year!” We also hosted a silent auction that was very successful. Due to the rain, we didn’t collect as many aluminum cans as we hoped, but we did get a few bags collected. I’m proud of our youth club and excited for many more fun times! A special thanks to the
Hawaiian Shaved Ice vendor who gave us a group discount on yummy shaved ice. It was a well-deserved treat for such hard work! Fraternally, Cristy Girod Youth Leader —SPJST—
Kaitlyn Whatley, Dounia Mohad, Christain Moore, and Ayden Bean assist at the booth. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Kaitlyn Whatley, left, and Hailey Girod. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club.
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Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Enjoy District Two Swim Party
District Two Swim Party was held at Miller Park on June 23, 2012. Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club members—young and old—enjoyed a fun time getting wet
Halloween treats
Halloween is a time for costumes and candy. Americans spend roughly $6 billion per year on Halloween candy. After Christmas, Halloween is the country's second-biggest commercial holiday.
and staying cool at Miller Park Swimming Pool. It is always fun to getting to see our friends from all over District Two!
Although many people like the convenience of buying bags of pre-made candy, they will not have control over the amount of sugar or the other ingredients that are being put into these confections. This Halloween, celebrants may want to make their own sweet treats to hand out or share at Halloween festivities.
The Way We Were . . . 1977
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Bake Sale
Do you remember where you were on September 16, 1977? Do you recognize these young ladies? They are Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club members at a bake sale fundraiser at the Ennis Safeway. Pictured, left to right, are Suzanne Macalik Baker, Peggy Martinek Aaron, Nancy Martinek, Allis Krajca Droste and Karen Honza Puente. —Submitted by Rita Krajca Holland
Chocolate lollipops. All it takes is a mold, heating device and some chocolate candy melts to make delicious and eye-catching homemade lollipops. A visit to the craft store will probably yield all of the ingredients
you need. Some kits feature squirt bottles that can be filled with chocolate, heated in the microwave and then easily squirted into the candy molds. Cake pops. A revolution in dessert, cake pops can be made in two ways. The first method is baking a cake and then crumbling it up into a bowl. Then a container of cake frosting is added, making the mixture moldable. The mixture is then formed into balls, which are put on lollipop sticks and dipped into melted chocolate. The second cake pop method is to purchase pans or special waffle-iron-type devices that turn batter into balls while cooking. Then the cake balls are put on sticks and covered in frosting or chocolate. Candied fruit. Caramel-covered apples are an autumn tradition, but you also can dip bananas into chocolate or pieces of pineapple for a pseudo-healthy treat. Chocolate bark. Create a healthy and delicious mixture of ingredients by melting dark chocolate and adding in nuts, dried cranberries, raisins, sunflower seeds, or anything else you can think off. Pour the mixture on a piece of waxed paper and allow to harden in the refrigerator. Then cut into chunks and enjoy. —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Enjoy Columbus Day Off From School
Tanner and Hunter Wood and Olivia, Grace, and Sutton Schwertner enjoyed making sausage with their Grandpa and Nanny Schwertner. They were all off from school due to Columbus Day and were spending the day at Grandpa and Nanny Schwertner’s (Maynard and Nancy Schwertner) house. Tanner and Hunter’s mom Becky was off of work as well and decided to make sausage and teach these kids how “good ol’ German sausage” is made. The kids were amazed at the process and can’t wait for school to tell all their friends how sausage is made. A little of the meat was saved to make hamburger patties for lunch. The kids had a wonderful time and are looking forward to what their Grandpa and Nanny will teach them next. Pictured, left to right, are Tanner Wood, Sutton Schwertner, Olivia Schwertner, Hunter Wood, and Grace Schwertner along with Becky Wood, in back, supervising.
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2012-2013 SPJST Youth Clubs’ First Quarterly Report
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Happy Fall!
June • July • August
Includes Reports Received by September 15 Deadline Date.
District One
Total Average Lodge Name Attendance Disbursement Attendance Fayetteville 27 $ 54 9 1 9 Snook 110 $220 37 17 New Tabor 66 $132 22 District One Average Attendance - 68 18 20 24 29 47 48 80 187 246
6 25 84 92 154 183 204 49 215 229 88 142 162 4 30 40 148 185 202
District Two
Elgin 15 $ 30 Granger 32 $ 64 Cyclone 50 $100 Taylor (reorganized) 12 $ 24 Seaton 84 $168 Beyersville 29 $ 58 Holland 22 $ 44 Round Rock 20 $ 40 Morgan’s Point 12 $ 0* District Two Average Attendance - 101
District Three
Cottonwood 14 $ 0* Ennis 51 $102 Dallas 13 $ 0* Fort Worth 18 $ 36 Fort Worth 35 $ 70 Arlington 15 $ 30 Stephenville 21 $ 42 District Three Average Attendance - 56
District Four
Rowena 43 $ 86 South Plains 10 $ 0* Abilene 21 $ 42 District Four Average Attendance - 24
District Five
Houston 32 $ 64 Houston 12 $ 0* lowa Colony 22 $ 44 District Five Average Attendance - 22
District Six
Hallettsville 5 $ 0* Taiton 34 $ 68 El Campo-Hillje 22 $ 44 El Maton 27 $ 54 District Six Average Attendance - 29
District Seven
New Braunfels 59 $118 Jourdanton 54 $108 District Seven Average Attendance - 38
State First Quarter Average Attendance - 338
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SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook Order Form SPJST is proud to present a treasured collection of recipes from our members whose contributions have made this cookbook possible. Cookbook includes 700 pages and approximately 1,400 recipes. Cookbooks are shipped via USPS Media Mail. Makes a great birthday, anniversary, wedding, or anytime gift! Order online at www.spjst.org. Please send me ______ copies of “SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook” at $15.00 each, plus $3.00 for shipping/handling/tax per book (total $18.00 each). Make checks or money orders payable to SPJST. Ship To: Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________ State_________________ Zip_______________ Phone (_____)_______________________ Email__________________________________________ Payment Information:
Enclosed is my check or money order made payable to SPJST for $________. Please charge my credit card in the amount of $________.
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* Youth clubs with an average of less than five active members do not receive any funds during the quarter.
Signature____________________________________________________________ Mail Order Form to: SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503-0100 Fax (for credit card orders only): (254) 773-8087 Phone (for questions only): (254) 773-1575 Email: info@spjst.org The proceeds from cookbook sales go to Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center and SPJST Education and Nature Center.
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2012 - 2013 Youth Club Member Update - Merit Points and Meeting Attendance
First Quarter Merit Points and Meeting Attendance The totals below in the column labeled “Pts” are merit points earned in the first quarter (June 2012 to August 2012). This is total merit points for the 2012-2013 youth year. Please see “What is the Merit Point System?” for complete information about the contest. The number in the column labeled “Mtgs” is the number of meetings each youth club member has attended during the June 2012 to August 2012 youth year. Please see “What is an Active Youth Member?” below to determine number of meetings needed to participate in youth activities.
What is the Merit Point System? Youth club members earn merit points for participating in SPJST lodge, district and state activities. At the end of the youth year, points are totaled and the youth with the highest points in the youth club receive cash awards.
Contest Dates June 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013
Merit Point Contest Age Divisions Junior—Entering Kindergarten to Age 12 Teen—Age 13 to High School Senior
Rules The youth leader or assistant youth leader is responsible for keeping track of the merit points for each active member of the youth club. The points are to be sent to the State Youth Director on the Quarterly and Merit Point Reports each quarter. Youth club members are also encouraged to keep up with their points and turn them in to the youth leader on a quarterly basis. This system helps both the youth leader and the youth member keep better records of youth participation. Current, official Quarterly and Merit Point Reports, available from the State Youth Director may only be used in the Merit Point Contest. The Quarterly and Merit Point Reports sent to the State Youth Director by the youth leader will be kept on file for at least six months following the conclusion of the contest. Merit points are earned for only those activities listed under Youth Point Values. An activity can only earn points in one category on the point sheet. When in doubt about any activity earning points, contact the State Youth Director prior to the contest conclusion. Everyone will be subject to the same rules in every contest. Failure to comply with any rule shall mean immediate withdrawal.
Merit Point Awards * First through fifth place awards are presented in the junior and teen divisions of each youth club. The amount of points that top winners receive in both divisions will determine where the point rankings of the first through fifth winning categories begin. First place winners will be those equal to and 20 points below the top place winner in their age division. Second Place will be 21 to 40 points below the top winner in their age division. Third place will be 41 to 60 points below the top winner in their age division. Fourth place will be 61 to 80 points below the top winner in their age division. Fifth place will be 81 to 100 points below the top winner in their age division.*
Awards are presented on the lodge, district, and state levels in the junior and teen merit point contests. At each District YAD, the Home Office presents first through fifth place awards to qualifying junior and teen youth club members. The junior and teen with the most points in each district also receive recognition. In the event of a tie, all who tied for first place will receive the award.* Junior and Teen Point Awards* First Place $30 Second Place - $25 Third Place - $20 Fourth Place - $15 Fifth Place $10
What is an Active Youth Member? A youngster with a current SPJST insurance certificate may enter the youth program the youth year that he/she will be entering kindergarten. To be considered active, youth club member must attend a majority (seven) of the monthly meetings during the year. The youth must attend the majority of these meetings at his/her home youth club. In those instances where a lodge does not have a youth club, the youngster may attend adult lodge meetings or the meetings of another youth club. The youngster will be eligible for camp and Youth Achievement Day (YAD) after the completion of his/her kindergarten year. Active youth members must be single and not be pregnant or a parent. The age of the youth on June 1 of the current youth year will be the recognized age in the SPJST Youth Program (camp, YAD, contests, etc.). The youth year begins June 1 and ends May 31. Youth club eligibility ends when the youth graduates from high school.
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Ava Schulle Brandon Lovell Cloe Schulle Fidel Aparicio, Jr Jesse Evans Justin Shimek Logan Spanihel Rusty Aparicio Sydney Krebs Alexis Macik Allison Green Braxton Faust Caleb See Carlee See Cody Dever Colby See Colton Orsak Dacey Smith Deanna Hairrell Emily Lewis Grace Lewis Hagan Sebesta Haily Dever Hayden Becka Hayden Kovar J. Beaux Hruska, II Jake Green Jaxson Brisco Jaycie Brisco Joshua Green Justin Tarver Kade Junek Kamree Walker Kaylea Walker Kirk J. Macik Kohl Junek Konnor Eldridge Kyleigh Hruska Landon Eldridge Mackenzie Groce Madelyn Rodriguez Makayla Langdon Makenna Green Malorie Vacha Matthew Schoppe Morgan Sebesta Natalee See Natalie Vacha Nikolas Faust Riley Green Robert Lewis Ryder Becka Shannon Schultz Sierra Sebesta Sydney Faust Tatiana Tates Wesley See William See, IV Zachary Shelfer Alexia Perkkio Ashlyn Kellum Blane Castaneda Braden Perkkio Brandon Powell Brittanie Gaas Brycen Suehs
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Carson Parker 40 Chandler Sebesta 52 Dillon Narro 17 Trey Groce, III 62 Hope Victoria Smith 37 Jacqueline Smith 36 Jada Parks 49 Jeremy Ree 27 John Suehs 38 Kadie Hartman 45 Kellie Ihlenfeldt 34 Logan Jones 60 Macey McCuller 43 Macy Narro 62 Madison Kellum 47 Maylee Dowell 60 Mitchell Parks 45 Olivia Smith 36 Sierra Cash 56 Tabor Dowell 60 Tyler Sandner 62 Weston Beasley 57 Willie Ihlenfeldt, Jr. 39 Zella Zaskoda 31 J.B. Anderson 17 Jayden Flores 17 Kimberly West 17 Kody Flores 17 T.J. Anderson 17 Devin Cavanaugh 5 Elizabeth Tischler 44 Ella Washam 20 James Cavan Vestal 20 James Teague, Jr. 35 Journie Gaines 15 Kegan Vestal 15 Lauren Cavanaugh 10 Matthew Cavanaugh 10 Maura Vestal 10 Ramsey Washam 34 Skylee Houston 5 Trey Cavanaugh 10 William Langley 5 Abigail Bruggman 45 Abigail Hoelscher 22 Allison Evatt 31 Amya Rodriguez 17 Cade Campbell 49 Cole Campbell 49 Cortni Ashcraft 2 Dustin Andel 2 Emily Evatt 31 Emma Hoelscher 40 Jarrod Godwin 5 Jennifer Hoelscher 15 Jonathan Maddux 56 Kalen Ashcraft 2 Landon Stock 31 Lawrence Stock 31 Luke Ray 22 Macey Malcik 29 Madison Malcik 20 Meghan Malcik 31 Michael Hoelscher 38 Nash Campbell 53 Seth Ray 22 Shelby Bruggman 45 Ty Stock 41 Tyler Evatt 25 Ayden Bean 6 Basil Mohad 6 Brandon Girod 7 Christian Moore 6 Cody Voigt 6 Collin Whatley 6
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Colten Voigt 6 Dounia Mohad 6 Hailey Girod 6 Kaden Kaderka 1 Kaitlyn Whatley 6 Kelsey Moore 6 Payton Coble 6 Abigale Mitchan 24 Angelina Ringwald 47 Bailee Beckendorf 1 Bailey Schumacher 17 Bayley Mitchan 24 Brady Alexander 54 Brandon Hoelscher 56 Brinley Belson 6 Chase Alexander 46 Christopher Zavodny 42 Colton Regan 11 Dannikka Bartek 51 Emily St. Armour 44 Emma Regan 48 Hunter Bartek 37 Jackson Erskine 11 Jason Pietrowski 6 Jerry Pechal 49 Josh Mitchan 18 Joshua Herrera 7 Julia Zavodny 43 Justin Kraatz 49 Kandace Stone 46 Kasen Carroll 25 Katelyn Erskine 11 Koby Stone 39 Kolby Schumacher 17 Kyle Hoelscher 18 Kyndall Carroll 25 Logan Erskine 10 Mason Pierce 25 Maya Denman 15 Melody Schumacher 17 Morgan Porubsky 26 Payton Mills 5 Payton Porubsky 26 Seth Martinez 45 Zoe Talasek 48 Alexis Taylor 35 Ashley Veselka 1 Brooke Newsom 44 Chandee Bachmeyer 12 Collin Vanecek 54 Emily Filla 31 Kacie Vanecek 39 Kayla Hannington 8 Kayla Wuensche 51 Makayla Newsom 30 Miranda Nira 28 Trent Wuencshe 51 Trevor Wuensche 51 William Filla 24 Alexis Festa 45 Brienna Correll 55 Bryson Correll 50 Chad Pajestka 2 Garrett Festa 50 Jacob Horak 54 Nichole Festa 47 Ryan Festa 50 Shelby Horak 53 Timothy Pajestka 18 Alexandria Johnson 32 Andrew Smith 43 Brodi Volek 20 Grant Duliban 24 Madyson Long 20 Ashley Smith 22
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Xavier Salinas 31 Buster Carnevale 10 John Martinez, Jr. 17 Ryan Mathis 22 Sonny Carnevale 10 Tristain Thompson 10 Carter Charanza 17 Christian Romero 4 Dakota Holder 47 John Peterson 20 Quinlan Dobecka 49 Raiven Hajek 15 Rendon Dobecka 47 Amanda Droste 36 Amanda Jurik 14 April Dvorak 53 Austen Holland 54 Brandon Droste 37 Devin Krajca 35 Dustin Motley 42 Erica Clark 12 Hanna Slovak 47 Hayley Slovak 47 Jacob Mraz 20 Regan Langer 41 Justin Mraz 15 Kennedy Ballew 38 Lane Slovak 47 Madeline Clark 12 Misty Dvorak 55 Olivia Zmolik 16 Paige Tignor 42 Pierce Tignor 44 Preston Sullivan 43 Samuel Zmolik 16 Tori Motley 38 Elizabeth Cowan 49 Jason Sims 24 Jonathan Vrla 20 Kendall Tucker 24 Melinda McClellan 39 Rachel McManus 1 Adlar Davies 15 Arianna Peterson 15 Blake Anderson 37 Brooklyn Anderson 39 Caroline Durham 36 Katherine Durham 33 Allyssa Carmin 23 Angel Pace 25 Athens Milan 16 Clark Jones 44 Dylan Kearney 12 Kendall Dunlap 11 Klair Stoeppleman 18 Kyler Dunlap 16 Macy Jones 44 Madalyn Stoeppleman 12 Rachael Humphreys 21 Gage Cornell 17 Reid Jones 40 Sophie Milan 24 Sydney Milan 16 Talia Milan 28 Taylor Cornell 23 Brittney Higgins 24 Cassidy Higgins 37 Colby Pustejovsky 15 Destiney Higgins 33 Katelyn Daniel 56 Hannah Pierce 16 Jeffrey Pierce 15 John W. Pierce, III 15 Katie Pierce 15 Liberty Pierce 15
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Mackanzie Houston Sara Pierce Allison Sharp Ana Fuentes Brandon Teplicek Cammi Teplicek Grace Schwertner Olivia Schwertner Holt Teplicek Hunter Teplicek Hunter Wood Hutson Teplicek John Havlak Kaycee Lehmann Sutton Schwertner Megan Booher Morgann Wood Sarah Booher Tanner Wood Addee Williams Audree Williams Kacey Williams Peyton Chapman Charlie Green, III Charles Engel Chelsy Stevens Cutter Chase Starr Jordan Taylor Katelyn Taylor Clayton Starr Allison Wockenfuss Catherine Casey Claire Casey Jered Polly Denae Bronikowski Keith Wockenfuss Lea Barcak Mathieu Barcak Nathan Polly Ryan Bronikowski Sean Moncrief Tiffany Sample Garrett Owens Grace Owens Gunnar Owens Zada Morgan Zoe Saxton Adam Rosier Alyssa Moyle Avery Moyle Cole Collins Delaney Bourque Jaci Malovets Koby Rosier MacKenzie Collins Zachary Collins Jonathan Vahalik Sarah Siptak Allison Fucik Andrew Kresta Bethany Baker Brittany Baker Brooke Bacak Dylan Treumer Emily Kresta Grant Bubela Jacob Supak Jeremy Supak Lauren Kresta Luc Marcaurele Myles Svatek Ryan Drapela Adryanna Manzano Aiyana Gonzalez Cynthia Garcia
18 15 14 59 60 58 50 48 24 58 52 58 13 43 47 51 23 51 52 35 39 10 10 16 16 45 37 40 45 35 56 42 48 40 50 54 32 42 40 54 37 7 10 10 10 46 44 12 40 40 24 11 23 15 32 32 14 41 47 29 44 44 7 54 41 52 18 18 45 47 51 54 47 51 56
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40 40 40 40 40 40 40 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202 202
Daisy Enriquez Kelly Taylor Kierra Taylor Nicole Laitkep Sky Garcia Trianna Manzano Zakary Laitkep Andrew Zielonka Blake Zielonka Brooke Piwonka Jairon Aguilar Jessica Aguilar Jordan Voldan Myranda Zielonka Taylor Thurmond Tristan Voldan Abigail Schmidt Charly Stokes Clay Howard Elizabeth Hancock Emily Hancock Ethan Hilbig Gillian Lewis Hannah Hancock Hayley Hilbig Isaac Schmidt Jordan Woodall Kendall Lewis Keriann Kallus Leah McDonald Luke Jaroszewski Madeline O'Gorman Noah Schmidt Regan Lewis Rileigh Kitchen Ross Jaroszewski Tyler Hilbig Zack Howard Amanda Hoggard Analicia Vallejo Angel Valdez, II Cassandra Reyes Ciara Sanders Devin Vasquez Diego Valdez Ethan Vallejo Isabella Wiederhold Jiovanna Wells Joshua Spence Katlyn Polasek Kelly House Liliana Wiederhold Madison Lutz McKenzieLutz Lane Hoggard Michelle House Miranda Wiederhold Samara Valdez Samuel Hoggard David Sanders
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• Letters to Bibbie •
This article is one of a series of “Letters to Bibbie,” written by Ivo Marek to his distant relative Vickie (Bibbie) Cooper of Granger, Texas. Ivo and his parents live in Choceň, Czech Republic. Ivo is an engineer by profession and an accomplished weaver and textile artist. In addition, his hobbies are gardening, cooking, and fine-tuning his English.
Dear Bibbie, I will talk to you today about the town Choceň, that I know the best, because I live here. Choceň is an important cross-railway that lies in east Bohemia and has about 9,000 inhabitants. The river Tichá Orlice floats through the town. History. After an archaeological research, documents from primeval ages about the settlement were discovered. In the founding document of Zbraslav cloister, it is writen about Choceň as a market place from the end of 13th century. Choceň region was held up as a king’s goods even in the era of Charles IV. The Lord Vilhelm from Pernstein settled in Pardubice and purchased the manor in 1509. The town rose in the 13th century and had in this time a square, shut with gates and houses around the church. Nearby was a cemetery, rectory, hospital, and bath. Events of the town were recorded into town books made from a parchment.
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From revolutionary Hussite age the settlement held until the 17th century a rare seal with symbols of a Hussite beaker (chalice), birch-rod broom and a scourge. Meetings of Choceň inhabitants existed from about 1570, with middle-points of Unity Brethren in nearby Litomysl and Brandissen on Orlice.
Zikmund from Shelemburgh built a Renaissance manor-house. He provided for town privileges: two times a year burghers could do market; he set free the town from taxes; beer cooking was permitted. A town-hall was built. Registered in the town books were weddings, markets, orphans, and justice. Around the manor-house rose a large English park with impressive trees. A fire destroyed almost all the town in 1602. In the first half of the 17th century, Choceň was oppressed with worries of the Thirty Years’ War. Taxes went up, privileges were cancelled, and soldiers plunder the region. Strange noblemen began a fight
against non-catholics. Baron Kinsky overtook Choceň in a bad state in 1709, and the manor-house was rebuilt on a representative settlement. A Baroque church of Saint Francis Serafinsky was built in the 18th century. In 1914, World War I began. A great Laager (temporary fortress) of army refugees from Halic and Bukovina was built in Choceň in 1914. The number of 22,185 inhabitants, mostly Polish refugees, found asylum in this laager at the time of World War I (September 1914 to January 1920). The laager had 38 wood living buildings, a school, authority buildings, hospital, church, 14 board houses, laundry, 44
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shower-baths, police station, punishment stripe house, workshops, theater, vegetable gardens, bee-house, and cemetery. Number of 7,895 refugees from the full number of laager inhabitants fell sick with typhus and other sickness and next perished in the laager. They were buried in the village Bestovice not far from Chocen. Local roads and a state railway were built to Prague in the second half of 19th century. During this time, the professional structure of the population changed, mostly to railroaders and industrial workers. A first industrial concern arose with spinning mill of flax, then a weaving plant. The next
Czech Cultural Calendar
Wednesday Evening Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive, Taylor, 6 to approximately 8 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech. Now Through January 1, 2013 Jno. P. Trlica Photo Exhibit—at Czech Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, Texas: Jno. P. Trlica portraits serve as a social history of the people of Granger and surrounding countryside; depict nearly everyone in the area; document family, business, and community activities such as anniversary celebrations, parades, fairs of this Central Texas community for the first half of the 20th century. For information, call the Museum (254) 899-2935.
October 27 Česky Večer Gala—at Onion Creek Country Club Austin, Texas 78749. Event presented by Austin Czech Historical Association for its 18th year. No tickets sold at the door. For ticket information, contact President Alice Kubacak (512) 452-7727; or email Alice at eliskakuba@sbcglobal.net; or Treasurer LaVerne Dancak (512) 8363115; or visit www.austinczechs.com. Submitted by Janie Zbranek, Secre-
tary, Austin Czech Historical Association.
November 1 Texas Czech Genealogical Society Lifetime Achievement Award Submission Deadline. November 1 - 3 Texas State Genealogy Conference—in Fort Worth, Texas.
November 3 and 4 Egg Decorating Classes/Demonstration (two-day workshop)—by at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road. $10 per participant (to cover materials).
November 5 Texas Czech Genealogical SocietyHonoring Our Czech Veterans—at Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center, Temple, 1901 South 1st Street, Temple, Texas 76504: Veteran pins will be presented. Details forthcoming. November 9 Texas Czech Genealogical Society: Honoring Our Czech Veterans Wine and Cheese Reception—at Caldwell Civic/Visitor Center, 103 Presidential Corridor W, Caldwell, Texas. —SPJST—
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factory (now CKD) produced cooling machines. Former factories HEDVA, PERLA, and Orlican finished activity after 1989. There are many sport places in the town. You will find here a winter arena, swimming pool, baseball ground, tennis courts, a spinning wall, et cetera. The spectators can visit a cinema on weekends also.
Campanula persicifolia (bellflower), Corydalis cava (food plant for butterflies), and Alyssum saxatile (golden alyssum). Interesting is a nature park, Orlice. In Lime alley near the road from Choceň to Hemze grows a monumental tree whose girth is about 220 inches. It’s all for today. Ivo. —SPJST—
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away, pickles/relishes, pretzels, kolaches and tasting three flights new Czech beers and two flights wine; and music of the Texas Legacy Band in Prague Hall. We had a great time last year! Submitted by, Effie M. Rosene, Chair/CEO Czech Center Museum Houston Lodge 232, Mid-Houston —SPJST—
TWCCHS meets October 17
Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at 7 p.m. at the Pflugerville Recreation Center, located at 400 Immanuel Road in Pflugerville. After a brief meeting, author Darwin Machu will talk about his new book entitled, The Brick Sidewalk. Submitted by, Pat Gerick, Reporter —SPJST—
CCMH sets October 27 Czech Oktober Fest
October 27 is the Second Annual Czech Oktober Fest celebrating Czech/Slovak National Day of October 28, 1918. The event will be held at the Czech Center Museum Houston from 4 to 7 p.m. Admission price includes Czech dinner of variety of sausages, cabbage seasoned with car-
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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) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 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, October 19—Social night, 6 p.m. Saturday, October 20—Urban family reunion Sunday, October 21—Holacka family reunion Friday, November 2—Social night, 6 p.m. Sunday, November 4—SPJST Lodge No. 6 meeting, 2 p.m./Election of officers Friday, November 16—Social night, 6 p.m. Friday, November 24—Macik family reunion
Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Directions: From Interstate 35, take the West exit and stop at the blinking light. Go east at the blinking light and stay on Oak Street through downtown West. Take Farm Road 2114 East for 3 miles. Turn right on Czech Hall Road. The lodge hall is on the right about 1/2 mile down the road. Hall Rental Information: (254) 826-5882; Hall Phone: (254) 826-0005. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall, 503 Park Drive, Weimar.
LODGE 9, SNOOK (1) Lodge Hall: 457 CR 269, Snook. Directions: From Snook, turn on FM 2155 to downtown. At Snook School, stay right on Spur 2155. At “T”, turn right on CR 269. Go 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (979) 272-3732. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 13, DIME BOX (1) Lodge Hall: 425 CR 424, Dime Box. Directions: In Dime Box, turn left from FM 141 on CR 424. Go east on CR 425 for 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (979) 884-1451; Hall Phone: (979) 8843211. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the hall. Please join us!
LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 36, Buckholts. Directions: Hall is located on Highway 36, east of Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: (254) 593-2222. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded.
LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Highway 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles; turn left on CR 225. Go one mile, veering to the right. Lodge building is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (979) 272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Sunday, October 21—Edward Kopecky Fun Time Czech Band, polka/waltz/mix. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person Saturday, November 3—The Crop Dusters, countrywestern/mix music. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $7 per person Sunday, November 11—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, polka/waltz/mix music. 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, October 20—Czechaholics, 7 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
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) Sunday, October 21—RVOS No. 51 meeting, 2 p.m. Sunday, November 4—Youth club meeting Thursday, November 8—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, November 10—Craft show Saturday, November 17—Wedding
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 IH-35 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 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) All Wednesday and Friday night dances have free admission.
Friday, October 19—Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.) Wednesday, October 24 – Live music: Bobby Jay Five Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, October 26—Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make oldfashioned hamburgers beginning at 6 p.m.)
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. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 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.; old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 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, October 20—Timeless Country Saturday, October 27—Smokin’ Gun Sunday, November 3—Cherokee Rose Sunday, November 10—Nolan Pick Band Sunday, November 17—35 South
Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH-35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy. 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy. 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end turn right; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (254) 875-2156; Hall Phone: (254) 863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: (512) 237-2438/day; (830) 8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR; go 2 miles to Mumford Road and turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. The lodge hall is at the bend of the road (white building). Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields (979) 324-5961; FAC Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287. Insurance certificates info, call Secretary Lillie Matejka O’Shields (979) 324-5961. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Brenda Cox (979) 543-7171; Hall Phone: (979) 648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:15 p.m. at the hall. Bingo every Monday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Kitchen and snack bar. Hall is non-smoking. License #17600539641. LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Six Mile Presbyterian Church, Royal Road, Port Lavaca, Texas. LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Saturday, October 20—Open Saturday, October 27—Private Saturday, November 3—Fritz Hodde Saturday, November 10—Red Ravens Saturday, November 17—Jerry Haisler Saturday, November 24—Open
Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy. 53, Temple. Directions: Star Hall is five miles east of Temple on Highway 53
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(Adams Avenue). Seaton Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Frank Klinkovsky (254) 773-4801; Hall Phone: (254) 985-2548. Saturday Night Dances: Hall and kitchen open at 6 p.m. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: From Taylor, take the South Loop. Turn right on FM 112. Go about 1/2 mile. Turn right on FM 619. Go about three miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (512) 365-3733. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of January through April and September through December at 5 p.m. at the lodge hall; meetings held the second Monday of May through August at 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of January through April and September through December at 5 p.m. at the lodge hall; youth meetings held the second Monday of May through August at 6 p.m. at the lodge hall.
LODGE 49, ROWENA (4) Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Information: (325) 442-4841. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 51, ELLINGER (1) Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Department, West Main Street in Ellinger.
LODGE 54, WEST (3) Lodge Meetings: First Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. at Lone Star Hall, 1201 North Davis Street, West, Texas. Youth Club Meetings: Third Saturday of each month, 10 a.m. Call Youth Leader Lisa Darnell (254) 644-2896 for location.
LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. Call for meeting location.
LODGE 66, WACO (3) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at location to be announced in the Vestnik. Call (254) 799-4247 for more information.
LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG (1) Lodge Meetings: Call for quarterly meeting date, time, and location.
LODGE 73, SEYMOUR (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. Call for meeting location. LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday in March and June at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls; second Sunday in September and December at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls.
LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Hall Phone: (361) 854-8423. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) Lodge Hall: 12141 East FM 2268, Holland. Directions: On Hwy 95, south of Holland, turn east onto FM 2268; go 1/2 mile to hall on the right. Hall Rental Information: Frank Pajestka (254) 657-8176; Hall Phone: (254) 657-2485; or email SPJST80@yahoo.com. Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Saturday of each month 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Board of Directors’ Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 3:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Violet Street, Needville. Directions: Lodge building is located south on Hwy 36, one mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 793-4313; email td_stavinoha@yahoo.com. Hall Phone: (361) 793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH-35 East in Dallas, take IH-20 East. From IH-20 East, take the IH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH-45 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. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each
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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 Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Saturday, October 20—Knights of Dixie Orchestra, big band. Dress code*. $11 per person Friday, October 26—Jeff Woolsey Band, country/western. $8 per person Saturday, October 27—No dance Sunday, October 28—Czech Day: Mark Halata and Texavia, polka/variety, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, November 3—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band. Dress code*. $11 per person Saturday, November 10—River Road Boys, western swing. $8 per person Saturday, November 17—Leonard Duckworth, big band. Dress code*. $11 per person Saturday, November 24—No dance
All dances are held from 8 to 11:30 p.m., 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) Wednesday, October 17—Ronnie Martin, ballroom music, 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, October 19—Gary Lee, ballroom music, 8 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, October 24—Ronnie Martin, ballroom music, 8 to 11 p.m. Sunday, October 28—St. Thomas Women’s Org., 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, October 31—Ronnie Martin, ballroom music, 8 to 11 p.m.
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 IH-35 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 IH-45. 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) Note: Beginning August, 2012, lodge meetings will begin at 6 p.m.
Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 6 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) Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Wharton Depot Museum, 100 South Sunset Street in 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 IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH-20 West exit. Stay on IH-20 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, November 3—Detour Band Saturday, December 31—TBA
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
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: IH-35 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 IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North and stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Take a right on Mayfield; go down and take a left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (817) 465-8538; (214) 8769029. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506.
LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Hall: FM 532 West, Moulton. Directions: From Texas 95 in Moulton, take FM 532 West four miles. Lodge hall is located on the right. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Theresa Haag (830) 625-8262 for meeting date/time/location.
LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy. 36, Caldwell. Directions: Lodge building is just off Hwy. 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: (979) 567-4264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Social games: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-2073309541002. LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy. 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. There will be a 7-11 on the right. Turn right; proceed past Hopewell School. Continue through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple: Take IH-35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign; take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The second street to the right is Luther Peterson Boulevard. Hall Rental Information: (512) 255-1554; (512) 771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall fol-
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lowed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting: 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at Charles Munday’s office, 416 Oak Street, Bryan (behind the Kettle Restaurant on Texas Avenue).
LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: Andy Anderson (936) 634-1962. Lodge Meetings: First Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. Regular Dances: First Friday night of each month, 8 to 11 p.m.
LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Rental Information: (281) 351-1045; Hall Phone: (281) 373-9482. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 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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