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Volume 100 Number 43
S P J S T Benevolence
H E R A L D
★ Humanity ISSN —07458800
★ Brotherhood
October 31, 2012
A Grand Old Lady Who Will Soon Be Eighty
Born in the year of thirty-four When Bonnie and Clyde became no more The Great Depression was there for her start And sturdy Czech people gave her a heart The black land cotton empire is her domain And believe me it’s been a wonderful reign Each morning as I arise from the night I am treated to a most beautiful sight Being I am her neighbor to the West A sunrise across her bow is the best So many festive occasions with lots of fun Hosted a funeral for a favorite son So many stories about her we could tell Here fraternalism is alive and well King Cotton is falling from his throne But she still stands strong even alone Anticipating a future that is bright Even today she is an impressive sight Having no name with her is fine Satisfied with number twenty-nine
SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor ABOVE: 1934. BELOW: 2012.
—Homer-Hugo “Buster” Hayseed —SPJST—
Sabino Garcia Wins October Blitz Contest
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Top Blitzing District Three Agent Sabino Garcia of Lodge 183, Arlington is the winner of two tickets to the Dallas Cowboys versus New York Giants football game on Sunday, October 28. Sabino won the contest with the most number of submitted insurance and annuity applications with eight.
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Youth Section.....................................14 Vestnik Project ..................................15 In Memoriam ......................................16 Czech Culture ....................................18 Advertisements ............................20-21 Lodge Calendar .................................22
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Lodge 13 Dime Box hosts District One Fall Meeting
He and District Five Sales Agent Toni McLinColeman of Lodge 172, Pasadena both tied at submitting eight applications before the 5 p.m. deadline on October 24. A drawing was held between the two agents, and Sabino’s name was selected. The game tickets were overnighted to his address. Sabino was thrilled at winning the contest tickets. He was even more thrilled introduc-
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Lodge 40 El CampoHillje member visits Czech Republic
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Lodge 80 Holland hosts Czech Night Bingo
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Wednesday, October 31, 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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Happy Halloween!
There are many different ideas about Halloween’s origins. Some
say it dates back nearly 6,000 years, while others argue that Halloween has a much shorter history. What most agree on is that Halloween’s original focus was more about harvests than horror. Some say the tradition began with the Celts, who lived thousands of years ago in what is now Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern France. The Celts celebrated their new year on November 1, which marked the end of summer and the beginning of the dark, cold winter (the only two seasons the Celts recognized.) To help protect themselves and their crops during the long winter, the Celts staged a joyous harvest celebration called Samhain (pronounced sow-in), which means “summer’s end.” Some say Celtic priests burned crops and animals as part of the celebration. They also supposedly wore costumes and told each other’s fortunes at this time.
How Did the Name ‘Halloween’ Come About? By the 800s, Christianity had spread into Celtic lands and Pope Boniface IV named November 1 “All Saints’ Day.” It was a day to honor those who died for their beliefs. The celebration was also called “All-hallows” or “All-hallowmas” (from an old English word “Alholowmesse,” meaning All Saints’ Day). People began to call the night before it “All-hallows Eve.” This name eventually became Halloween. Pumpkins • Pumpkins are not vegetables they’re actually fruits. A pumpkin is a type of squash and a member of the
gourd family. Squash, cucumbers, and melons belong to this family, too.
• People have grown pumpkins in North America for 5,000 years.
• A pumpkin a day may also keep the doctor away! That’s because pumpkins are packed with lots of vitamins, protein, iron, and fiber. They’re also low in calories, fat, and sodium.
• In 1996, the largest pumpkin ever grown was raised by Paula and Nathan Zehr of Lowville, New York. It weighed 1,061 pounds. (That makes a lot of pie!) • Save those pumpkin seeds and mark your calendars: For a successful crop of pumpkins, seeds should be planted between the last week of May and the middle of June. They take between three and four months to grow.
Why Are Jack-o’-Lanterns Made Out of Pumpkins? Hundreds of years ago, children in Scotland and Ireland made their version of Jack-o’-Lanterns out of turnips. They’d hollow them out, carve faces on them, and place candles inside. Then they would carry them around at night to scare away wandering evil spirits. All of this changed, however, when European immigrants came to America and saw that pumpkins made better Jacko’-Lanterns because of their bright orange color, round shapes, and soft insides. Can you imagine carving faces into a tough old turnip? —Information from schoolworld.com —SPJST—
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Member invites all to church bake sale, quilt show
The Christian Sisters of Seaton Brethren Church are hosting a bake sale and quilt show on Saturday, November 3, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, located at 12561 State Highway 53 (east of Temple in the Seaton community). Featured items in the sale will be kolaches, cakes, pies, cookies, bread, and jellies as well as craft items and homemade canned goods. A resale/rummage shop will be open.
Sandwiches and homemade soup will be available to purchase for lunch. Quilts will be on display in the sanctuary. A handmade quilt, $75 gift card from Wal-Mart, $50 gift card from Wal-Mart, $50 gift card from HEB, and $50 gift card from Lowe’s will be given away. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the many projects the Sisters’ support. The sale is open to the public with free admission. Submitted by, Helen Haisler Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
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SPJST seeks a qualified individual for the position of Staff Accountant. SPJST is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Duties and Qualifications Under the supervision of the Financial Secretary, applies accounting principle, practices, and procedures to prepare and analyze financial statements including balance sheet, income statement, and departmental budgets. Responsible for the preparation of journal entries, analysis of general ledger account balances and reconciliations, verifies accuracy, and makes recommendations for correction. Ensures that assigned responsibilities properly reflect SPJST’s position. Education qualification requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field. Three to five years experience in similar position required.
Submit Resume and Application to: PO Box 100, Temple, TX, 76503, Attn: Human Resources. Applications may also be completed online at www.spjst.org. Application Deadline: 11/02/2012. —SPJST—
Family Fun and Important Dates
Nov. 10 Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Nov. 15
Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Nov. 22 Nov. 23 Nov. 23 Nov. 30 Dec. 1 Dec. 1
Lodge 18, Elgin Chili Supper (2) Lodge 6, Cottonwood Worker Appreciation Dinner (3) SPJST Home Office Closed • Veterans Day Holiday Lodge 175, Rosenberg Special-Called Meeting Schulze’s Bar-B-Que • Rosenberg (5) Lodge 26, Skidmore Special-Called Meeting Shorty’s Place • Beeville (7) SPJST Float • Tomball Holiday Parade (5) Lodge 133, San Antonio Thanksgiving Luncheon (7) SPJST Home Office Closed • Thanksgiving Holiday SPJST Home Office Closed • Thanksgiving Holiday 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)
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From the Supreme Lodge President
From the Fraternal Department
Lodges 175, Rosenberg members to consider reorganization, merger at Nov. 13 meeting
November Fraternal Updates
Dear Members, As a valued member of SPJST, you and your family are invited to join in a special-called meeting of SPJST Lodge 175, Rosenberg at Schulze’s Bar-BQue, located at 1214 1st Street in Rosenberg, on Tuesday, November 13. A delicious barbecue dinner will be served starting at 6 p.m. The meeting will follow and door prizes will be awarded. SPJST officials want to visit with lodge members and receive their input on making important decisions that will determine the future course for Lodge 175, Rosenberg. Three options will be presented by SPJST officials for your consideration and vote:
1. Lodge Reorganization 2. Lodge Merger 3. Lodge Disbanding (Reassignment) If you plan to attend, please call Sandra Dubcak (800) 727-7578 by Monday noon, November 12 and let her know how many in your group will be attending. If you have any questions, please feel free to give District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt a call at 713.864.2163 or Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek at (800) 727-7578. I look forward to seeing you at this meeting. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—
Lodge 26, Skidmore members to consider reorganization, merger at Nov. 15 meeting Dear Lodge 26, Skidmore Members, As a valued member of SPJST, you and your family are invited to join in a special-called meeting of SPJST Lodge 26, Skidmore at The Lodge at Shorty’s Place, located at 702 South Washington Street in Beeville, on Thursday, November 15, 2012. A delicious buffet dinner will be served starting at 6 p.m. The meeting will follow and door prizes will be awarded. SPJST officials want to visit with lodge members and receive their input on making important decisions that will determine the future course for Lodge 26, Skidmore. Three options will be presented by SPJST officials for your consideration and vote:
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ing eight new members to SPJST. Congratulations to Sabino and Toni for a great month! Also, congratulations and thanks to many agents in the districts who participated in the contest. Go, Cowboys! Go, SPJST members!
Make Your Moves Count! Get ready to make your moves count toward sacking the competition and scoring big points with your clients in our next contest. Beginning No-
1. Lodge Reorganization 2. Lodge Merger 3. Lodge Disbanding (Reassignment)
If you plan to attend, please call Sandra Dubcak (800) 727-7578 by Wednesday noon, November 14 and let her know how many in your group will be attending. If you have any questions, please feel free to give District Seven Director Bob Bayer a call at (830) 393-9073 or Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek at (800) 727-7578. I look forward to seeing you at this meeting. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—
vember 1 until December 7, the November Blitz Contest will consist of submitting eight applications minimally along with $3,500 in earned premium during this time period. The winner of this contest will receive two lower section seats to the Houston Texans versus Indianapolis Colts game at 12 noon on December 16, and prize package also include a Reliant Stadium parking pass. So make the right call! Make the right moves! Ready . . . set . . . go . . .! Thanks for all your hard work. —SPJST—
Fraternalist of the Year Program Seeks to Recognize Devotion and Service 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. Complete SPJST 2012 Fraternalist of the Year program information as well as the new, shorter, easy-to-complete nominating form were recently mailed by President Vanicek to lodge fraternal activities coordinators and lodge secretaries. If you need another form, you may go online to www.spjst.org and download the form or contact Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez at the Home Office. I hope that every active lodge considers 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. Your local lodge Fraternalist of the Year may be chosen in a variety of ways. The lodge decides upon the method that works best for you. The main emphasis should be on making sure that all adult members ages 16 or older be considered without bias and that the member’s effort was in some way exceptional or outstanding. The SPJST Statewide Fraternalist of the Year selection process is conducted by another fraternal benefit society. SPJST Fraternalist of the Year forms will be reviewed by an outside fraternal organization to select the SPJST Fraternalist of the Year and honorable mention candidates. For that reason, we ask that your nomination form for the Fraternalist of the Year be returned to the office of the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator on December 14, 2012. Late submissions will be accepted; however, because of the time element involved, they may not be considered for SPJST Fraternalist of the Year honors. All lodge honorees will be recognized at the annual SPJST Awards Banquet to be held January 26, 2013, at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center in Temple. All other deadline dates remain the same. They are:
• January 2, 2013 New Officers – address, phone listing and email. • January 11, 2013 Fraternal Incentive Report – Year-End
and Year-End Fraternal Support and Community Services Report.
• February 15, 2013 Outgoing Officer Awards.
• May 15, 2013 990 and 990-T to IRS and copy to Home Office.
Officer Elections The end of another year is rapidly approaching. Many lodges have had a very productive and successful year. This is the time of year when lodges across the state will be electing the leaders for the coming year. Has your lodge moved forward? Has your lodge met all of its goals? Has your lodge completed all of its projects planned for the year in your community? Has your lodge set goals for 2013? Keeping this in mind may help you make choices on who you will elect to keep your lodge moving forward in the coming year. It is the duty of all members to provide the leaders of their lodge with suggestions, ideas, and assistance. When asked to assist with activities throughout the year, please help your lodge officers. Fraternalism works best when every member is involved in the process. While lodges are electing new officers, this would also be an excellent time to check the Fraternal Activities calendar near the back of the Vestnik for your meeting date and time. Many lodges are not listed. This would be an excellent time to get the information listed. If any of this information has changed, please contact Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny (800) 727-7578 and have her update your lodge information.
Outgoing Officers With the election of new officers, do not forget to honor your officers who have given their time and dedication to your lodge. Honor your outgoing leaders by giving them an outgoing officer plaque. Any officer who is not elected to serve in 2013 and does not seek reelection in future years is eligible. The recipient must be a current SPJST member and must be active at the time of selection. The plaques should be awarded at your local lodge meetings.
100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive will continue through March of 2013. All members are encouraged to
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give their support as you have in the past. Through your generous donations, SPJST has been able to continue to provide scholarships to members who wish to further their education. Donations of any amount will be accepted and added to the general scholarship fund that is maintained by the Home Office. No amount is too small or too large.
Veterans Day On November 11, please remember to honor our veterans who have bravely answered the call to defend our right of freedom, aided and comforted our friends and allies, and have turned away countless aggressors. We, as a nation, can never repay our debt of gratitude to the many men and women who died in the line of battle or were wounded to protect the right of our freedom. Please pause on this day and at your local lodge meeting (even if it is after November 11) to recognize and thank the veterans and the many military men and women who have fought in the past and are still fighting today to protect our freedom. By doing this at your local lodge meeting, this will fulfill item number 13 on your lodge Fraternal Act.
Christmas Open House Please make plans to be in Temple on Monday, December 3. This is the date of the City of Temple’s annual Christmas parade. Again, this year, SPJST will participate in the parade so come out to see what marvelous creation Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny, husband David, and assistant Katherine come up with. They always do such an outstanding job decorating. Following the parade, SPJST will host the annual Christmas Open House at the Home Office, located at 520 North Main Street in Temple. What a great time to visit the Home Office and socialize with fellow SPJST members. Refreshments will be served and again there is a rumor that Santa will stop by for a visit at the Home Office. Spread the word about this fun event. Watch the Vestnik for additional details as they become available.
Fraternal Alliance of Texas Bowling Tournament and Silent Auction Start making your plans now to be in New Braunfels, Texas, on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Fiesta Lanes 1202 Huisache Avenue (behind HEB - Walnut Street) for the Ninth Annual FAOT (Fraternal Alliance Of Texas) Bowling Tournament to raise funds for scholarships. All lodges and/or members are encouraged to bring an item for the silent auction which will be held in conjunction with the bowling tournament to raise additional funds.
Those who participated in past years will testify that it was a fun day filled with lots of fraternalism shared by all while raising money for a worthy cause. Teams again this year will consist of five members - any combination of men and women. Registration will begin a 10:30 a.m. on Saturday with bowling starting at 12 noon. A handicap of 80 percent of 200 per game will be added to the total score following the completion of the third game. All teams are encouraged to pre register by February 1.
FAOT Scholarship Winners Congratulations to Cullen Hairrell of Lodge 9, Snook in District One and Jessica Fucik of Lodge 30, Taiton in District Six as 2012 SPJST winners in the Fraternal Alliance Of Texas scholarships. Twenty students representing 10 active fraternal benefit societies in the state of Texas were named recipients of scholarships at the conclusion of the 112th FAOT Convention held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Temple, Texas, on October 20. With your continued support, next year we aim to present more and possibly bigger scholarships.
Progressive “42” Domino Tournament The first SPJST State Tournament of 2013 will take place on January 12. This will be the Progressive “42” Domino Tournament to be hosted by Lodge 6, Cottonwood. Please include in your New Year’s resolution to become actively involved in all state and local lodge activities in 2013. We are here to help if you need assistance. Please feel free to call me (210) 413-3053, email cejenke@gvec.net or contact Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez (800) 727-7578 or (254) 773-1575 or email tammym@spjst.com. Your District FAC is also available to assist. They are:
District One FAC Kyle Skrabanek (979) 272-3443 District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch (254) 771-0193 District Three FAC Vicki Sims (214) 763-0341 District Four FAC Sylvia Rollwitz (325) 442-3141 District Five FAC Patricia Bruce (281) 890-4933 District Six FAC Helen Zabransky (361) 798-3347 District Seven FAC Glen Pruski (956) 235-8014 Fraternally submitted, Chester Jenke, FICF State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—
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District One Fall Meeting Scenes District One youth show off their Christmas ornaments for the contest.
Youth and adults enjoy the meal.
District One teens participate in the fall fun day held at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm.
Members of Lodge 13, Dime Box Box serve the meal to attendees at the meeting/fall fun day.
Youth and adults participate in the meeting held Sunday, October 14, 2012.
—Photos submitted by Floyd Kostelka Lodge 13, Dime Box
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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 773-8087
Email: melaniez@vvm.com
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Lodge 18, Elgin Lodge 25, Ennis plans November 10 reports on chili supper October meeting Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 18, Elgin invites all to a chili supper and fun night on Saturday, November 10, 2012, at the lodge hall, located on Highway 95 North in Elgin. Chili will be available beginning at 5 p.m. Bowls will be $6 each and served with all the trimmings. In appreciation to our Veterans, chili will be offered to them at half-price, or $3 per bowl. All proceeds will go to the scholarship fund. Door prizes will be awarded, and games will be played. Come on out for an evening of delicious chili and fun times. All ages are welcome! We hope to see you at Lodge 18 on November 10. For more information, call Mike (512) 921-4448 or (512) 285-3100 (hall phone - leave a message and someone will return your call). Fraternally, Mike Mogonye —SPJST—
The monthly meeting was called to order by President Jim Holahan at 7:50 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2012. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Margaret. A moment of silence was held for deceased member Ethelina Knize. On the sick list are Willie Ann Juricek, Madeline Clark, and Evelyn Starek. The secretary’s minutes were approved after a minor correction as given. The treasurer’s and financial secretary’s reports, bar report, and youth reports were also accepted.
Thank you was expressed by Telico Fire Department Chief Van Fowler for letting them have their annual fundraiser at the lodge. Also, a thank you note was read from Chris and Ann Ludwig. An update on the roof was given by Vice President Tony Vitovsky. Nominating committee members are Emil Martinek, Kenneth Honza, and Van Fowler. Birthday celebrants known were Sara, Gene, Margaret, Betty, Justin, Regan, Tori, and Chad.
Next Meeting—November 8 The next meeting and election of officers will be November 8 at 7 p.m. Also, be sure to check out the information in the Věstník on our holiday strudel bake sale benefitting Lodge 25, Ennis building fund. Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis sets strudel bake sale fundraiser
Orders are being taken for delicious apple strudel for both the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Strudels are $15 each. Place your order by calling Margaret (972) 878-
Lodge 25, Ennis Welcomes New Members
Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes new members Lucia Annie and Carolina Howard Martin. Both girls are the daughters of Gail (Macalik) and Jim Martin of Dallas. Lucia was born July 27, 2010, and is big sister to Carolina who was born on July 13, 2012.
Lucia Annie Martin
Betty Macalik is the girls’ proud granny, and she looks forward to them becoming future youth club members! Paternal grandparents are Norma and James T. Martin of Cleveland, Ohio. —SPJST—
Carolina Howard Martin
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6149 or Betty (972) 878-7719. Orders are to be picked up on November 18 and/or December 22 at SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis dining room between 12 and 5 p.m. This is a Lodge 25, Ennis Improvement Building Fundraiser. Thanks for your support. Margaret Krajca —SPJST—
Lodge 32, Victoria: hog dog . . . it’s hot dog time!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 8, 2012 . . . we’re having hog dogs and the trimmings! This has not been on the calendar so take note of the change - a little extra treat at our November meeting. This is also officer and trustee elections and a tribute to our Veterans. Try to come around 6 to 6:15 p.m. We’ll start serving hot dogs at 6:30 p.m. See you then! Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 35, Elk reports on October meeting
President Randy Pavelka called the Lodge 35, Elk meeting on October 10, 2012, to order at 7:13 p.m. at Elk SPJST Hall in Elk, Texas. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by members and guests. Cindy Pavelka was on the sick list. We hope she is feeling much better by now. Secretary Carla Pavelka read the minutes of the September meeting, and they were approved as read. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka read the treasurer’s report, and it was approved as read, too. Floor Chairman Gene Pavelka gave his report. Bar Chairman Randy Pavelka gave his report. A motion was made by Fred Kubitza to donate $100 to the scholarship fund. Walter Kubitza seconded the motion, and the motion carried. There was some discussion to raise the hall rental rates. No decision was
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made at that time. There was also discussion on letting customers use debit cards to purchase drinks, etc. at the dances. No decision was made at that time.
Next Meeting—November 11 A motion was made by Richard Brewer to change our November meeting to Sunday, November 11 at 3 p.m. Walter Kubitza seconded the motion. So our next meeting will be on Sunday, November 11. We will be electing new officers so please try to attend and participate in your lodge. We look forward to seeing some new faces. The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m. Ten members were present. Our guests were Diana Kuehl, Jack Levy, and Tammy Pavelka. Celebrating a 46th wedding anniversary on October 1 was Richard and Janie Brewer. Congratulations to them. Fraternally yours, Janie Brewer, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 81 Needville plans turkey dinner at Nov. 18 meeting
The meeting of Lodge 81, Needville was held Sunday, October 21, 2012. We had a delicious fried chicken meal provided by the lodge. The members brought an assortment of vegetables and desserts. Thanks to Darlene Blinka and her kitchen committee for getting everything set up for us. Also, thanks to everyone who brought all of the delicious food. President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1 p.m. Ed Kuban led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers answered the roll call except Special Funds Chairman Tom Stavinoha. Added to our sick list was Winnifred Susan. We hope you feel better soon. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read the minutes. Since there were no corrections, the minutes were approved as read. Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha read his report, and it was approved as read. President Vincent Newman read Special Funds Chairman Tom Stavinoha’s report, and it was approved as read. Since we didn’t have any old busi-
ness, we moved to new business. District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt presented Bradley Stavinoha with an appreciation certificate for all his hard work. Larry also told us about life insurance and annuities. Larry informed the lodge that at our November meeting, we will discuss Lodge 175, Rosenberg merger with us. We want to thank Larry for keeping us informed. It’s always so nice to have Larry and Dorothy join us. Since there was no other business to discuss, we moved to door prizes. Door prize winners were Willie Mae Kuykendall, Darlene Blinka, Karen Rust, and Glenn McDonald. Congratulations to our lucky winners.
Next Meeting—November 18 For our next meal on November 18, it was decided to have turkey and dressing. Willie Mae Kuykendall volunteered to make the dressing, and Darlene Blinka volunteered to bake the turkey. Thank you, ladies, for your services. Members, please remember to bring a vegetable and a dessert. See you at the next meeting. Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 92 Fort Worth sets Nov. 11 hot dog meal
President Gordon Hubenak opened the October 14, 2012, meeting of Lodge 92, Fort Worth at 2 p.m. Twenty-three members were present. A great lunch was served.
Next Meeting—November 11 Our next meeting is Sunday, November 11—Veterans Day. It is also the date of our officers’ and trustees’ election. Hot dogs/chili dogs will be provided by the lodge, and side dishes and desserts will be brought by the members attending the meeting. If 35 or more members are in attendance, we will have a prize drawing. We look forward to seeing a lot of you at the meeting. Fraternally, Al Kercho, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 38, Kovar Member Celebrates First Birthday
Ethan Holder celebrates his first birthday with a Little Rebel party. Family and friends enjoyed the day. Pictured with Ethan are godparents Allen Lastovica and Jen Mayo. Ethan and Allen are members of Lodge 38, Kovar.
Lodge 133 San Antonio plans Thanksgiving luncheon
Lodge 133, San Antonio will hold its annual Thanksgiving luncheon on Sunday, November 18, 2012. Registration will begin at 12 noon. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Be prepared to enjoy a delicious turkey dinner and all the trimmings which the lodge will cater from Snogas Barbeque. We look forward to seeing you there. Fraternally, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—
Lodge 184 Moulton meets November 14
Dear Members, Please note that our next meeting is Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall, located on FM 532 West. Please make a note of our new meeting time. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting! Fraternally yours, Johnnie Hoffman Treasurer —SPJST—
Lodge 191, Lufkin readies for activities
The business meeting will be held Thursday, November 1, 2012, at 7 p.m.
November Dance The November dance is on the 2nd with music by Johnny Tobias and The Solid Gold Band. Time is from 8 to 11 p.m. Please bring finger foods for the snack table. Our hosts for this dance will be Doyle and Sarah Oliver and Tucker and Patsy Weems. Tucker will have $100 worth of gold-colored Sacagawea $1 coins (minted year 2000). There will four drawings of $25 each.
Scholarship If you are a regular member, the child or grandchild of a regular member with dues paid, and in good standing, you are eligible to apply for a $500 SPJST college scholarship. Your application must be in by February 1, 2013. Contact any officer for an application.
New Year’s Eve Our tickets are ready for the New Year’s Eve dance. Dance to the music of Pat Montes from 8 p.m. until 12 midnight. The cost of the tickets is $20 per person and can be purchased by calling Helen Boyd (936) 632-2849/ mobile-(936) 674-5913 or Pat Scogin (936) 875-2867. Please bring finger foods for the snack table. The lodge will furnish ham, black-eyed peas, cabbage slaw, and cornbread at mid-
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night, as well as hats and horns.
Christmas Dance The Christmas dance will be December 7 with Nathan Ham and The Country Boys Band. Please bring finger food for this dance, also. Time is 8 to 11 p.m. SPJST has donated the lodge hall to the Lufkin High School Robotic Team for a fundraiser on Tuesday, October 30 from 6 until 9 p.m. They will auction items, and we ask our members to come out and support this group. If you have items you would like to donate, call Ruth Lynn (936) 366-0617 or come by and see if you would like to purchase something. Let’s support the kids as they work to raise money for their projects. Don’t forget the Lufkin Dance Club will have a dance on Friday, November 9. Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving. Take time to thank God for all of your blessings. Fraternally, Alma Breazeale —SPJST—
Lodge 200 Bruceville-Eddy participates in Make A Difference Day
The meeting of Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy was called to order on October 3, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. by President Allen Trigg. In honor of Czech Heritage Month, Vice President James Hosch presented the United States, Texas, and Czech flags. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by James. The previous month’s meeting minutes were read by Blanche Shollenberger and approved as read. Treasurer David Nauert then gave his report followed by the fraternal activities coordinator reports and upcoming events. David announced that the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive started October 1. James made the motion to donate $50 to the drive which was approved. No member would be able to attend the October 7 Heritage Day at the State Fair of Texas. Gene McBride then made the motion to select James Hosch as the lodge’s fraternalist of the year for 2012. Motion carried. Under old business, the members discussed plans for Make a Difference
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Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Member: Dreams Do Come True
SPJST Pavelka Cemetery Association to meet Nov. 11
The annual SPJST Pavelka Cemetery meeting will be held on Sunday, November 11, 2012. The meeting will start at 2:30 p.m. prior to the Lodge 35, Elk meeting. Anyone with family buried in the cemetery is urged to attend. We welcome everyone to come and learn about our cemetery. We look forward to seeing you there. Fraternally, Janie Brewer, Reporter —SPJST—
Alice Laitkep is pictured in the Czech Republic.
Mrs. Alice Laitkep of El Campo always wished to see the land her grandparents came from. Her wish came true in September as a belated 80th birthday gift from her four sons. Alice left Houston on September 12, 2012, and flew to Atlanta, Georgia. where she had a layover for two hours. She then flew to and landed in Frankfurt, Germany. Tour guides and a tour bus was waiting for her. She traveled all over Germany and rode on a riverboat down the Rhine River. “The food was delicious everywhere, and many tourists were everywhere,” Alice reports. Alice toured Czech Republic and Prague (or Praha in Czech). “I saw many beautiful buildings, walked across the big Charles Bridge built in the 1400s, rode a riverboat under it twice, saw the changing of the guards in Praha, and it rained almost every-
Day at the SPJST Home Office building in Temple on October 6. Under new business, Gene McBride stated that all new insurance policies would increase in cost. All existing policies would not be affected. The annual Christmas meeting and dinner hosted by the lodge was discussed. The meeting and dinner will be at Raymond’s Restaurant in Lorena on December 6 starting at 6:30 p.m. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. James also read off the list of October birthdays. Happy birthday to all!
Make A Difference Day On Saturday, October 6, Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy members and guests Allen Trigg, James Hosch,
day, everywhere.” Alice says she had to translate for two couples in a Czech bakery. “But it was an enjoyable trip,” she states. “I saw some of the lake where The Sound of Music was filmed, and I saw the Swiss Mountains then rain came and some had to go back to our bus. “I spent 12 wonderful days over there, and no where did I see any trash anywhere,” she says. “Every street was clean, and the hotels were great. I hope to someday go again. “It was my first time out of Texas, and my first airplane ride. I came back on a big jumbo jet 747, double-decker, and it was full,” she reports. “We were 35,000 feet up, and I told the pilot that’s the closest I’ll get to heaven! Everywhere was good, but home is always best.” —SPJST—
David Nauert, Gene McBride, and Butch, Blanche, and Marley Shollenberger met at the SPJST Home Office along with members from Lodges 29, Taylor; 87, Temple; and 246, Morgan’s Point to help clean up around the Home Office. It was a nice, cool morning, and everyone had a lot of fun and friendship. Lodge 246 fed the crew with some good barbecue from Best Quality Meats in Temple. Next Meeting—November 7 The next regular meeting will be November 7. Don’t forget to vote on November 6. Fraternally, James R. Hosch Vice President —SPJST—
Ennis Sewing Circle
Ennis Sewing Circle met on October 11, 2012. Dorothy Prachyl, Ann Clagett, and Eleanora Pelzel arrived at 8 a.m. We started stretching Eleanora’s quilt—a pretty red and white one. We also started arranging table and chairs. Ann Clagett decorated our tables in the Halloween theme which was very nice. Thank you, Ann. Our quilters started arriving - Pat Fowler, Dorothy Booth, Irene Prachyl, Victoria Vlk, Ginny Svehlak, Cathy Falkenbach, Evila Cervantes, Geraldine Valek, Josephine Kubin, Georgia Holy, Mary Zabojnik, Dorothy Bobalek, Olga Krysinski, and Margaret Martinek. I hope I didn’t miss anyone. By lunch time, we had 24 members and two guests - Marie Prachyl and Joe Ehrenberger. President Dorothy led us in prayer, and we all enjoyed a delicious lunch. Thank you, members for the food, the set up, and the clean up, also the one who took out the trash. After lunch, the quilters returned to quilting. President Dorothy called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all, and a moment of silence was held for Louise Haba, mother of our member Martha Ritchey, Clara Miller, Ethelina Knize, Helen Trojacek Topecky, and Dennis Loza. Secretary Margaret read the minutes of the last meeting, and Treasurer Dorothy gave her report. Both were approved as read. Sunshine Lady Eleanora was supposed to give her birthday celebrant report, but she misplaced her book and
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asked for President Dorothy to read the names of our celebrants - Sadie Kubin, Mildred Trlica, Georgia Holy, Margaret Martinek, Bertha Podhrasky, and Georgie Morales. Member Mildred Trlica has turned 93. She looks great and still drives herself. All were present except Sadie Kubin - she is homebound, and Bertha who had a doctor’s eye appointment. Eleanora had a sympathy card for all to sign for Martha Ritchey, who lost her mother Louise Haba that week. Her mother had recently turned 100. Quilt scheduler Pat announced our schedule is the same, but that we have January and February 2013 still open. Quilters get your quilt tops ready. Victoria introduced her guest Marie Prachyl. We are glad to have her and hope that she comes again. Ann read a note from Anna Tupy thanking us for all our thoughts and prayers we held for her two aunts Libbie Wisniewski and Agnes Dujka. She also sent us her dues for 2013. Thank you so much, Anna. The Kitchen Committee announced we will be needing dessert plates, and I think Libbie volunteered. Our Christmas shut-in members were discussed. They are Mildred Adamcik, Vickie Kohn, Sadie Kubin, Dorothy M. Kudrna, Bessie Laznovsky, Frances Vinkler, Libbie Wisniewski, Geraldine Zhanel, and Agnes Dujka. Margaret Martinek, Victoria Vlk. I have already purchased fleece throws. Ann Clagett said that she would bring all the Christmas sacks. Dorothy Prachyl is purchasing
some Kleenex. I’m sure by Christmas, we will have the sacks full. Libbie, Lil, Joyce, and Joe attended the Heritage Day at the State Fair in Dallas. Libbie talked about the day. There was a big crowd, and the program was good. They had 16 different countries performing and, of course, Sokol had a large group of children. They said Bessie Petr’s food was good as always, and everyone was having a great time. Libbie said she and Lil had to park way on the back side of the fairgrounds, behind the midway, and they had to walk to get to the African American building. When it was time to go home, they paid to ride the skyride across the fairgrounds and that it was worth every penny. Joyce talked about the Chinese lantern exhibition and how beautiful it was. They planned to go back one night to see it all lit up. It was announced that we could start purchasing tickets for our Christmas quilt. It is really pretty. We were all glad to see and have Sidney Bridewell back with us after her summer in Wisconsin. Ginny Svehlak raised her hand that she had a little story to tell. One day, she was shopping at Wal-Mart and she ran into a nice, good-looking, young man and that he smiled and said hello and of course she also spoke. In the next aisle, they met again. They both smiled again, and I don’t know who said what but anyways, Ginny asked him his name, that she felt like she should know him. He said he was Eric Morales. She mentioned Georgie
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Morales and Eric said that’s his grandmother, and that I keep his little girl Sarah. Anyway, when he picked up Sarah that Friday, I asked him if he talked with someone at Wal-Mart. He was waiting for me to say something about her. He wanted to know her name and that he felt he should know her also. He didn’t remember her name but wanted to know where she worked. When he was in school he delivered printing supplies for Joe David Holland’s printing business. I had to call Ginny and ask where she worked and that he delivered supplies. She then remembered, He used to deliver to her and that she thought she knew him from somewhere. Anyway, they enjoyed seeing each other and the way Ginny told the story was really cute. President Dorothy announced the next meeting to be November 8 – our Thanksgiving meeting. We will quilt, have a covered dish lunch, door prize, and little gift exchange. She thanked all for coming, for the food, the set up, clean up, and decorations. Door prize was brought by Georgia Holy and was won by Libbie Vrla. Little gifts were exchanged.
Other News Dorothy Booth’s grandson Nevin Novy was crown bearer for the homecoming queen at Ennis High School football game. I didn’t ask Dorothy if she went to the game. President Dorothy got a picture of her grandson Adam Cole and his first antelope. Adam, his brother Andrew, and their father Bill Cole went ante-
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lope hunting in Wyoming. They sent her the picture on her cell phone. How great! What they can do nowadays on that little thing. I just received a card from my friend Georgia Wienken from Maui, Hawaii, having a great time with half of her family. Thanks for thinking of me. It was good to see everyone. Remember November 8. We will quilt, have lunch, door prize, little gift exchange, and if you can, bring an item for Ennis Helping Hand Food Pantry. Take care and see you. Georgie Morales, Reporter —SPJST—
Fort Worth Friendship Club
Members of the Friendship Club met on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at St. Thomas Parish Hall. President Betty Krenek welcomed everyone, called the meeting to order, and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Vice President Alene Kercho read a poem “Autumn” which was enjoyed. Secretary Elizabeth Creamer read the minutes from the previous meeting, and Treasurer Jo Ann Wilcox gave the financial report. Both were accepted as presented. Sunshine Person Paula Hall sent get well cards to Ella Greer who had a couple of stays in the hospital; Linda
Lodge 80, Holland Celebrates Czech Night Bingo
On October 18, SPJST Lodge 80, Holland celebrated Czech Night Bingo. Our very own beseda dancers Jacob and Shelby Horak wore their beautiful beseda costumes and handed out wonderful strawberry kolaches to all of the bingo players. Some lucky people in attendance won delicious kolaches as well for door prizes. Jacob and Shelby were assisted by their dad, State Youth Director Frank Horak. A good time was had by all as
Lodge 80 celebrated the spirit of strong and determined Czech ancestors. LEFT PHOTO: Shelby and Jacob serve several dozen kolaches to the bingo players. PHOTO 2: Shelby waits while a patron is being served. PHOTO 3: Shelby and Jacob Horak in their lovely beseda costumes. RIGHT PHOTO: Jacob serves a delicious kolache to Betty Mikulas. —Submitted by Risa Pajestka
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Horner who is in rehab following her foot surgery; and Shirley Martin who broke her wrist at the tennis court watching her husband play. Sympathy cards were sent to Mary Ann Kozel on the death of her brother Frank, and to Marie Keller on the death of her sister. Our sympathy goes out to these two families. Our very longtime member Ima Lou Crider recently died. Ima Lou hadn’t been able to come to our meetings in recent years, but I still remember Mary Pavey’s Vestnik articles as she always wrote about Ima Lou LaPlant who was a very active member. I was so glad to meet her whenever Mary got me to join the Friendship Club. Ima Lou later remarried and when her husband went to the nursing home, Ima Lou went with him. I used to drop her off at the nursing home after our meetings. Our sympathy also goes out to her family. Historian Rose Ann Spann asked for photos for the Club’s albums and said she would bring the books to the next meeting. “Happy Birthday” was sung to October celebrants Sharron Connelly, Mary Schneider, and Mary Windham. May you all have many more. Door prizes were brought by Lydia Alholm, Alene Kercho, Rosie Steinman, and Lola Taylor donated the pumpkin main table decoration. We had lots of happy winners. The first winner of the 50/50 dollar game was Kathy Ormsbee, but I told Tracy Horn I would take her place as hostess so I didn’t get the second winner’s name as I went to help set out the food. Sorry! President Betty asked me to tell about my recent trip to Russia. President Betty appointed Mary Ann Krivanek, Lupe Esparza, and Mary Jean Loy to serve on the nominating committee. Election of officers will be at the November meeting. New officers will assume their duties in January. Betty also reminded everyone that it was voted at the last meeting to increase dues which will be payable in January. Hostesses for November will be Paula Arsenault, Debbie Skrasek, and Rose Ann Spann. Our November luncheon was discussed. Betty and Stanley will bake one turkey. Jo Ann Wilcox will either bake a turkey or a chicken. Mary Ann Krivanek will prepare the dressing. Everyone else should bring a dish to complement turkey/chicken and dressing. November is also a designated month in which we bring food items for St. Thomas Food Pantry.
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Lodge 81, Needville Sales Agent Bradley Stavinoha Receives Certificate District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt, right, presents an appreciation certificate to sales agent Bradley Stavinoha.
—Submitted by Jeanette Newman
October hostesses Tracy Horn, Mary Ann Krivanek, and Pat McWilliams along with all their helpers were thanked. They did a splendid job; the Halloween decorations were enjoyed by all. Mary Ann Krivanek was selling prize drawing tickets for St. Thomas carnival which was held on October 13. I called Sharron on the following Monday to say that since I didn’t receive a call, apparently I was not the winner of her donation of a print of a bluebonnet painting that she did at Whitney, Texas. Following the meeting, grace was said, and everyone enjoyed the fried chicken lunch with all the other great dishes our members always bring. Then, games were enjoyed by all.
News It was nice to have Nettie Naugle and Tom Konen back with us, and sorry that Camille Bolcer couldn’t come as she wasn’t feeling well. Ella Greer and Ann Conner were also missed. We especially missed Ella’s beautiful homemade cake that she usually brings. Lydia Alholm enjoyed the visit from daughter-in-law Kathy Alholm, grandson Danny, and his two children Cole and Parker from the Chicago area. The group also visited Aunt Frances and enjoyed eating at Oscar’s Mexican Restaurant. Lydia still makes her monthly trips to WinStar. This time, she was a big winner on which she will be paying some nice taxes. Lydia, your country thanks you for your tax dollars! Sympathy goes out to Anna Johnson on the death of her sister-in-law in Metairie, Louisiana. Anna was not
able to go to the funeral, but her son went to represent her. Several of our members enjoyed attending the Harvest Dance at Fort Worth Sokol/SPJST Lodge 154, and the Heritage Dance at SPJST Lodge 92. Both were so much fun, and yes, I did get put in jail for stealing fruit at the Harvest Dance. I enjoyed receiving a phone call from Rose Cuba in Wichita Falls - she wondered what happened as I missed a Vestnik article one month. She sends greetings to all her friends. Lil, my sister, and I went to the State Fair in Dallas this year to attend Heritage Day at the African American Museum. I had not attended in several years, and this was most enjoyable. Of course, Rosie Steinman was also in attendance. It was especially nice to see so many friends. The SPJST beseda dancers and Sokol performers were very good, and attendance was very good at their events. It was cool that day, and attendance was very large which made it difficult to get around. We saw the Chinese lantern exhibit which was wonderful. At night, the Fair lights up which I hear was unbelievable. Tracy Horn enjoyed the short visit from her grandson who lives in Massachusetts. He came in to attend a wedding. Tracy did say a small family group went out to eat at On the Bor-
der as her grandson likes Mexican food which he doesn’t get up north. His next trip to Texas will be at Christmas. Sharron Connelly, her sister Barbara, my sister Lil, and I along with our friends, Joe and Joyce Ehrenberger of Dallas, traveled to La Grange to the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center for the dedication of two stained glass windows made by John Kebrle, a stained glass artist from Dallas and a friend of ours. The windows are lovely and very impressive. One is titled Texas Window and the other Czech Ancestors Window. The Texas Window is dedicated to all of the immigrants who came to Texas to start a new life in a land of freedom and opportunity for all. The Czech Ancestors Window has two gold Czech Lions that hold the Coat of Arms of the provinces of the Czech Lands that became Independent Czechoslovakia in 1918 which was founded in the Czech Lands in 1862. The Texas-founded organizations include Czech Education Foundation of Texas, Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas, Czech Heritage Society of Texas, KJTCatholic Union of Texas, KJTZCatholic Family Fraternal of Texas, RVOS-Farm Mutual Insurance Company, SPJST, and Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center. This was my first time to visit the Center. We were most impressed with the size, all the buildings, the amphitheater, and the new Cultural Center/Museum/Library. After the dedication and svacina, we attended the Muziky, Muziky performance at the Sanford Schmid Amphitheater which was most enjoyable. The Moravians from Ennis were the band performers along with several other musical and dance performers. It was a very enjoyable day. This place is a must on everyone’s travels through Texas. The next meeting will be on November 7. Don’t forget your items for the Food Pantry and your luncheon dish. And, be sure to vote on November 6. So Until, Keep Smiling! Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST—
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Reunion ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week prior to the reunion date and as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you. November 3 Zycha family—at Sylvia’s Restau-
rant, Houston. Submitted by Dorothy Ann (Zycha) Walts, Lodge 84, Dallas. —SPJST—
Five Weight-Loss Roadblocks
Think you’re doing everything right with your diet, but still not dropping any pounds? One of the dieting obstacles below might be to blame. Avoid these five weight-loss roadblocks on the path to a healthier you:
Stress: When you’re stressed out, your body releases a hormone that causes you to crave fatty, sugary foods. Avoid stress and you might be able to resist dessert.
Unhealthy “healthy” foods: Labels such as “all natural” and “fatfree” can be misleading and may not tell the whole story. Make sure you check the nutritional facts to see exactly what you’re eating.
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fewer calories, but new research shows that people who skip the gym are more likely to give in to temptation when it comes to their diet.
Eating out: Most restaurants are concerned with how your food tastes, not your waistline. Because restaurant foods tend to have more calories, sodium and fat, consider cooking more meals at home when trying to
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Editor’s Note: Thanks to Mary Steinman of Lodge 154, Fort Worth for sharing “Live Well, Work Well” newsletter. This is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. For further information, please consult a medical professional. —SPJST—
Congratulations to Brother Wilbert Jost, FIC of the Year
Not enough sleep: Too little time spent asleep may keep your body from producing hormones that regulate your appetite, causing you to overeat. To keep your diet on track, make sure you’re getting at least six to eight hours of sleep each night. Missing a workout: We all know missing a workout means burning
Lodge 202, Jourdanton Members Gather for Czech Proclamation
Lodge 202, Jourdanton adult and youth members and District Seven Director Bob Bayer gathered around us as County Judge Diana Bautista signed and proclamation proclaiming October 2012 as Czech Heritage Month in SPJST. Pictured, from left to right, at the table are District Seven Director Bob Bayer, Judge Diana Bautista, and Evan Barta. First row: Jiovanna Wells, Mary Ann Barta, Michelle House, Katlyn Polasek, Ciara Popham, Josh Spense, Ethan Vallejo, Diego Valdez (hidden), and Kenzie Lutz. Back: Lloyd House, James House, Lane, Sammy, Amanda, and Sandra Hoggard, Bettie House, Cassandra Reyes, David Sanders, Analicia Vallejo, Regina and Kelly House (hidden), Angel Valdez, Connie Jo Popham, Madison Lutz, and Kathleen Polasek. —Submitted by Mary Ann Barta
SPJST officials join with Catholic Life Insurance officials at the American Fraternal Alliance Mardi Gras banquet held in New Orleans in September to celebrate Brother Wilbert Jost’s honor as the recipient of the prestigious Fraternal FIC of the Year Award. Pictured, from left, are Catholic Life Insurance Vice President/Director of Sales Dennis Best, Catholic Life Insurance President and CEO Michael Belz, June Just, Wilbert Jost, SPJST District Four Director Billy Rollwitz, Sylvia Rollwitz and SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek. Brother Jost is a member of SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo.
The American Fraternal Alliance promotes and supports the missions of its 72 not-for-profit fraternal benefit society members — including SPJST — operating in 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. During its recent annual meeting in New Orleans, the Alliance announced that Wilbert L. Jost, FIC, of Catholic Life Insurance, from Wall, Texas, was the recipient of the prestigious Fraternal FIC of the Year Award. Brother Jost is also a longtime member of SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo. Wilbert Jost has sold for Catholic Life Insurance since 1982. He has also served the 690-member Wall Branch of Catholic Life as secretary-treasurer since that date. As a testament to his fraternal nature, Brother Jost is dedicated to serving the St. Ambrose Catholic Church through the Men’s Choir, Sunday Choir, the Community Thanksgiving Choir and Festival Auc-
tion Committee. He has served the community of Wall through the Wall Band Boosters, PTO, Young Farmers, Ag Boosters, Tom Green County Farm Bureau and Join Hands Day. As the Fraternal FIC of the Year, Brother Jost received a $1,000 honorarium to be donated to a charity of his choice. He selected the Wall Volunteer Fire Department, of which he is a longtime member, to receive his $1,000 honorarium. “It is fitting that Wilbert Jost should be selected as a winner of this award,” says Alliance President and CEO Joseph Annotti. “His community involvement demonstrates in no uncertain terms that this is what makes the fraternal benefit system different, what sets us apart. He is not just a financial representative. He personifies the very essence of the fraternal spirit.” —SPJST—
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SPJST Financial University
How Grandparents Can Help Grandchildren with College Costs By James L. Lee, III, CPA
As the cost of a college education continues to climb, many grandparents are stepping in to help. This trend is expected to accelerate as baby boomers, many of whom went to college, become grandparents and start gifting what’s predicted to be James L. Lee, III trillions of dollars over the coming decades. Helping to pay for a grandchild’s college education can bring great personal satisfaction and is a smart way for grandparents to pass on wealth without having to pay gift and estate taxes. So what are some ways to accomplish this goal?
Outright cash gifts A common way for grandparents to help grandchildren with college costs is to make an outright gift of cash or securities. But this method has a couple of drawbacks. A gift of more than the annual federal gift tax exclusion amount--$13,000 for individual gifts and $26,000 for gifts made by a married couple--might have gift tax and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax consequences (GST tax is an additional gift tax imposed on gifts made to someone who is more than one generation below you). Another drawback is that a cash gift to a student will be considered untaxed income by the federal government’s aid application, the FAFSA, and student income is assessed at a rate of 50%, which can impact financial aid eligibility. One workaround is for the grandparent to give the cash gift to the parent instead of the grandchild, because gifts to parents do not need to be reported as income on the FAFSA. Another solution is to wait until your grandchild graduates college and then give a cash gift that can be used to pay off school loans. Yet another option is to pay the college directly. Pay tuition directly to the college Under federal law, tuition payments
made directly to a college aren’t considered taxable gifts, no matter how large the payment. So grandparents don’t have to worry about the $13,000 annual federal gift tax exclusion. But payments can only be made for tuition-room and board, books, fees, equipment, and other similar expenses don’t qualify. Aside from the obvious tax advantage, paying tuition directly to the college ensures that your money will be used for the education purpose you intended, plus it removes the money from your estate. And you are still free to give your grandchild a separate taxfree gift each year up to the $13,000 limit ($26,000 for joint gifts). However, colleges will often reduce a student’s institutional financial aid by the amount of the grandparent’s payment. So before sending a check, ask the college how it will affect your grandchild’s eligibility for collegebased aid. If your contribution will adversely affect your grandchild’s aid package, particularly the scholarship or grant portion, consider gifting the money to your grandchild after graduation to help him or her pay off student loans.
529 plans A 529 plan can be an excellent way for grandparents to contribute to a grandchild’s college education, while simultaneously paring down their own estate. Contributions to a 529 plan grow tax deferred, and withdrawals used for the beneficiary’s qualified education expenses are completely tax free at the federal level (and generally at the state level too). There are two types of 529 plans: college savings plans and prepaid tuition plans. College savings plans are individual investment-type accounts offered by nearly all states and managed by financial institutions. Funds can be used at any accredited college in the United States or abroad. Prepaid tuition plans allow prepayment of tuition at today’s prices for the limited group of colleges—typically in-state public colleges—that participate in the plan. Grandparents can open a 529 ac-
count and name a grandchild as beneficiary (only one person can be listed as account owner, though) or they can contribute to an already existing 529 account. Grandparents can contribute a lump sum to a grandchild’s 529 account, or they can contribute smaller, regular amounts. Regarding lump-sum gifts, a big advantage of 529 plans is that under special rules unique to 529 plans, individuals can make a single lumpsum gift to a 529 plan of up to $65,000 ($130,000 for joint gifts by married couples) and avoid federal gift tax. To do so, a special election must be made to treat the gift as if it were made in equal installments over a five-year period, and no additional gifts can be made to the beneficiary during this time. Example: Mr. and Mrs. Brady make a lump-sum contribution of $130,000 to their grandchild’s 529 plan in Year 1, electing to treat the gift as if it were made over 5 years. The result is they are considered to have made annual gifts of $26,000 ($13,000 each) in Years 1 through 5 ($130,000 / 5 years). Because the amount gifted by each grandparent is within the annual gift tax exclusion, the Bradys won’t owe any gift tax (assuming they don’t make any other gifts to this grandchild during the 5-year period). In Year 6, they can make another lump-sum contribution and repeat the process. In Year 11, they can do so again. Significantly, this money is considered removed from the grandparents’ estate, even though in the case of a grandparent-owned 529 account the grandparent would still retain control over the funds. There is a caveat, however. If a grandparent were to die during the fiveyear period, then a prorated portion of the contribution would be “recaptured” into the estate for estate tax purposes. Example: In the previous example, if Mr. Brady were to die in Year 2, his total Year 1 and 2 contributions ($26,000) would be excluded from his estate. But the remaining portion attributed to him in Years 3, 4, and 5 ($39,000) would be included in his estate. The contributions attributed to Mrs. Brady ($13,000 per year) would not be recaptured into the estate. If grandparents want to open a 529 account for their grandchild, there are a few things to keep in mind. If you need to withdraw the money in the 529 account for something other than your grandchild’s college expenses--for example, for medical expenses or emer-
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gency purposes--there is a double consequence: the earnings portion of the withdrawal is subject to a 10% penalty and will be taxed at your ordinary income tax rate. Also, funds in a grandparent-owned 529 account may still be factored in when determining Medicaid eligibility, unless these funds are specifically exempted by state law. Regarding financial aid, grandparent-owned 529 accounts do not need to be listed as an asset on the federal government’s financial aid application, the FAFSA. However, distributions (withdrawals) from a grandparent-owned 529 plan are reported as untaxed income to the beneficiary (grandchild), and this income is assessed at 50% by the FAFSA. By contrast, parent-owned 529 accounts are reported as a parent asset on the FAFSA (and assessed at 5.6%) and distributions from parentowned plans aren’t counted as student income. To avoid having the distribution from a grandparent-owned 529 account count as student income, one option is for the grandparent to delay taking a distribution from the 529 plan until any time after January 1 of the grandchild’s junior year of college (because there will be no more FAFSAs to fill out). Another option is for the grandparent to change the owner of the 529 account to the parent. Colleges treat 529 plans differently for purposes of distributing their own financial aid. Generally, parent-owned and grandparent-owned 529 accounts are treated equally because colleges simply require a student to list all 529 plans for which he or she is the named beneficiary. Note: Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses associated with 529 plans before investing. More information about specific 529 plans is available in each issuer’s official statement, which should be read carefully before investing. Also, before investing, consider whether your state offers a 529 plan that provides residents with favorable state tax benefits. Private elementary/secondary school If you’re interested in contributing to your grandchild’s private elementary or secondary school education, a Coverdell education savings account (ESA) is worth a look. You can contribute up to $2,000 per beneficiary each year to a Coverdell ESA. Like funds in a 529 plan, money in a Coverdell ESA grows tax deferred and is tax free at the federal and state level if used to pay the beneficiary’s quali-
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fied education expenses, which includes college along with private elementary and secondary school. However, there are income limits on who can contribute to a Coverdell ESA--married couples with a modified adjusted gross income over $220,000 ($110,000 for individuals) can’t contribute. This information, developed by an independent third party, has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. does not guarantee that the foregoing material is accurate or complete. This information is not a complete summary or statement of all available data necessary for making an investment decision and does not constitute a recommendation. The information contained in this report does not purport to be a complete description of the securities, markets, or developments referred to in this material. This information is not intended as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any security referred to herein. Investments mentioned may not be
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suitable for all investors. The material is general in nature. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. does not provide advice on tax, legal or mortgage issues. These matters should be discussed with the appropriate professional. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member an independent FINRA/SIPC, broker/dealer, and are not insured by FDIC, NCUA or any other government agency, are not deposits or obligations of the financial institution, are not guaranteed
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by the financial institution, and are subject to risks, including the possible loss of principal. This material was prepared by Raymond James for use by James Lee, III, CPA, Wealth Advisor of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC and located at 2100 Trimmier Road, Suite 105, Killeen, Texas. James Lee, III can be contacted toll free at (877) 323-3875 or email James.Lee@RaymondJames.com.
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State Youth Director: November updates
Dear Youth Leaders, November 2012 is here! I want to wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving! Those of you that have to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday, I wish you safe travel to your destinations. This was a very fast year. Now is the time for families to come together and be thankful for what is important—our health, relationships, and blessings; and this is the time of the year our youth can make a big difference in someone else’s life. There are many families having a hard time making ends meet. Youth leaders, challenge your youth to help out a family in need in your local community, help stock your local food pantry, help an elderly neighbor by raking the fallen leaves in their yard, or contact your local Salvation Army to register to help with the Red Kettle Christmas Drive. Remind your youth to submit photos and a short article about this challenge to Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny. Our adult members love to read about our youth and their activities. On October 7, I traveled to Dallas, Texas, with the Royalty and their families to attend Heritage Festival 2012 at the State Fair of Texas. The State Royalty met and visited with State Fair attendees at the SPJST booth. There was one guessing game that visitors played. We had many youth and adults participate in the game and drawing. After introducing our State Royalty on stage, the youth walked around the fairgrounds and visited some of the booths. This year, the Heritage Festival was well attended by SPJST youth. District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky arranged to have three circles of youth
The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 773-8087
Email: melaniez@vvm.com
Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
perform the beseda dance on the main stage. This was their district outing. District Three had one circle of youth and two circles of adults from Lodge 84, Dallas perform the long version of the beseda and a circle of Czech children dancers of Dallas that performed a handkerchief dance. Thanks to District Three Youth Counselor Bessie Petr and Assistant Youth Counselor Lynda Novak for the wonderful Czech food: cabbage rolls, sausage and sauerkraut, kolaches, and strudel. October was a very busy month. I also attended district meetings and Muziky, Muziky at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange, Texas. There was a lot of great Czech music and dancing. District One Youth Counselor Susan Skrabanek arranged for youth from Lodges 17, New Tabor and 9, Snook to perform the beseda in front of the audience at Muziky, Muziky. Thank you, District Youth Counselors, Assistant District Youth Counselors, and youth leaders for all that you do for our youth.
SPJST’s “Call In” Youth Club Meeting Just a reminder that the November “online” youth club meeting will be Monday, November 5 at 7 p.m. For directions on how to join in on the online meeting, go to www3.gotomeeting.com/join/120713 366. Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone by dialing +1 (630) 8691015 and the access code: 120-713366. The audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting is: 120-713-366
“Tribute 2012” Membership Drive Even if your youth club has not yet achieved its “Tribute 2012” goal, there’s still time! Also, encourage your youth club members to turn in those referral cards!
SPJST Scholarships and Leadership Grants All members who are high school seniors are encouraged to apply for the SPJST General Scholarship and Leadership Grant. Undergraduates are encouraged to apply for the General Scholarship. Please, remember that you need to be an active youth club member to apply for the Leadership Grant. For more information or for applications, please call Sandra Dubcak in the Fraternal Department. Completed scholarship applications and related application materials must be postmarked on or before February 1, 2013.
Vestnik Project Due Dates Keep those Vestnik projects coming in on time. This is a simple way to make sure each youth club member receives the points that they deserve. I would like to commend the vast majority of you for getting the Vestnik projects in on time. Keep up the good work! October Vestnik projects are due on November 15. November Vestnik projects are due on December 15. December Vestnik projects are due on January 15, 2013.
Quarterly and Merit Reports Due December 15 Please make every effort to submit your quarterly and merit reports before December 15. This is the second quarterly report for September, October, and November. Those of you that email the electronic quarterly report into the youth office need to submit the sign-in sheet with the electronic file. This took the place of the youth having to initial the paper quarterly report. You can send the sign-in sheet by scanning the page, mailing, or faxing to my office. The fax number for the Fraternal Department is (254) 7747447. These reports help to determine the funding your youth club will receive at the spring meeting and how much money your district receives for its youth activities. Youth clubs that do not submit their quarterly and merit reports on time will lose out on their incentives. This can mean losing hundreds of dollars for your youth club.
100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive This year’s goal is to raise $20,000. This is in addition to the allocation which the Supreme Lodge has made. Through your generous donations, SPJST has been able to continue to
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provide scholarships to members who wish to further their education. Thanks to all of the young people and youth clubs who contribute to this wonderful program. Remember that no contribution is too big or small. All young people who donate at least $2 will receive two merit points. All young people who donate at least $5 will also receive a certificate. Veterans Day Please take time and remember our veterans at your next youth club meeting in November. Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11.
Christmas Open House December 3 All members are cordially invited to attend the Temple Christmas parade on Monday, December 3 in downtown Temple at 6:30 p.m. SPJST will have several entries in the parade - including the fourth statewide appearance of our 2012-2013 SPJST State Royalty Court. Following the parade, everyone is invited to the SPJST Christmas Open House at the SPJST Home Office, located at 520 North Main Street. We look forward to meeting each and every one of you. Come by and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, and enjoy SPJST as it comes alive with a traditional Czech family home with Czech Christmas customs. The Czech Christmas tree will be on display with traditional Czech ornaments. The youth will enjoy balloon twisting and face painting. The open house will feature music, refreshments, and lots of fun. Throughout the Christmas season, the Home Office will feature the youth Christmas tree featuring the statewide winning youth ornaments. Spread the word about this fun event. Watch the Vestnik for additional details as the date approaches. Fraternally, Frank Horak State Youth Director —SPJST—
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Lodge 49, Rowena youth hears Veterans’ program
We had fun at our youth club meeting. We got to put our Christmas ornaments on the lodge Christmas tree. We had some Veterans give us a program and show us how to stand when the flag is coming by. We got to color a picture for the VFW hall. Hutson Teplicek —SPJST—
New tech twists on classic toys
(StatePoint) Every kid wants to have the coolest gift to show off to their friends at school. So get a head start on holiday gift buying before the most popular toys fly off the shelves.
ABCs Traditional ABC blocks have been around since the 1600s, so an upgrade is long overdue. The VTech Alphabet Activity Cube builds on this classic learning toy by adding an electronic learning component that’s super easy to use. The blocks can be stacked on the top of the cube or they can be inserted into the side slot so kids can learn more about each letter. The toy
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also features five piano keys, a number keypad, and telephone. It’s a great way to make learning the alphabet fun! Learn more at http://vtechkids.com/cube.
2-in-1 Fun For generations, children have simply loved toy cars and toy dinosaurs. This hasn’t changed, as one of the hottest gifts this holiday season is VTech’s Switch & Go Dinos, an interactive 2-in-1 play experience that brings together dinosaurs and vehicles. Switch & Go Dinos easily transform between a dinosaur and a vehicle in a few simple steps, coming equipped with an LCD screen for customizable animations. In dinosaur mode, action buttons play interesting facts about each dinosaur, so they can
learn while they play. For more information, http://vtechkids.com/dinos.
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Board Games Classic board games such as Monopoly and Risk have entertained families for decades. Why not introduce these classics to your children this year? New updates to these games are adding to the appeal for kids today. Monopoly Revolution has added sounds and music to accompany your real estate journey, while Risk Halo Wars incorporates armies from the popular video game franchise. This holiday season, your old favorites are in style once again, with a new flavor. —SPJST—
November Vestnik Project - “How To Help Your Local Food Pantry” This project earns a maximum 1 point in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Points System. Mail completed project no later than December 15, 2012 to: SPJST Youth Program c/o SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
Name______________________________________________________________________ Age______________ Lodge______________
Local Food Pantry A food pantry exists to help low-income families get by. They provide free food items for families who may not qualify for other government assistance programs or those who may have lost their job. If you find yourself in need of assistance, know that you are not alone. Many single parent families bring in enough money to pay for fixed expenses like shelter and transportation, but run out of money for food and other items before the end of the month. To find a local food bank or food pantry in your area, use the following resourses:
boxes and plastic bags for the food pantry. They are used to place the can and dry goods in them for easy carry out when people arrive to pick them up.
Tammy is going to help at her local food pantry. Please help Tammy by answering the questions below. 1. A food pantry ________________________ to help low-income families get by.
2. You can also ________________________ your time working at the food pantry.
You can find your nearest food pantry in larger cities through the Feeding America website http://feedingamerica.org or in smaller comunities 3. If you are able to, you can also ________________________ a contact local churches or civic organizations such as Lions Club. Below there money donation to the nearest food bank. are many ways an SPJST member can help families in need. 4. You and your youth group can go collect small to medium ________________________ boxes and plastic bags for the food pantry. Helping out in the following ways • Drop off food items at your food pantry. Most pantries will always accept extra items such as canned foods and dried pastas (nonperish able) at any time -- but call ahead to be sure! • Start a community food drive. You can have your neighbors donate extra food from their kitchens or set up a collection station at your school, church, gym or any other community center. • You can also volunteer your time working at the food pantry. By collecting donations, stocking shelves and passing out food items to the needy, you will help the food pantry serve the community.
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In Memoriam
In Memory of Betty Watkins
Betty Watkins, 92, of Kingsland, Texas, previously of Burnet, Texas, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012. She was born September 30, 1920, to Elizabeth Marie (Kohut) Brovec and Charles Brovec in Houston, Texas. Betty married Tris Watkins on No- Betty Watkins vember 1, 1941, in Conroe, Texas; he preceded her in death in 1985. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother. Betty was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Ladies Altar Society, SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, American Legion, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hoover Valley Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include son Tris Watkins, Jr. and wife Nancy of Blackstock, South Carolina; daughters Andrea Westmoreland of Beeville, Texas, and Gloria Haile and husband Jerry of Burnet, Texas; sister Annie Baker of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren Charlie, Bobby, Justin, Josh, Terry, and Jennifer; great-grandchildren Kolbe, Keegan, Kori, Brady, Grayson, and Kaesen; one niece; and two nephews. A rosary was held Thursday, October 11 at 5:30 p.m. at Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home in Kingsland, Texas. Visitation was Thursday, October 11 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home in Kingsland, Texas. Funeral services were held Friday, October 12 at 11 a.m. at Waldrope Hatfield Hawthorne Funeral Home with Reverend Richard Vandventer officiating. Burial followed at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Burnet, Texas. Pallbearers were her grandsons. Memorials may be made to ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929; Christ Yoder Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 1041, Marble Falls, Texas 78654; or Scott and White Hospice - Llano, 1100 Ford Street, Llano, Texas 78643. —SPJST—
In Memory of Matilda Sefcik
Matilda Rose Sefcik was born on November 4, 1911, to Paul and Albina Motl Sefcik. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 9, 2012, at the age of 100 years, nine months, and 25 days. Matilda was the fifth of eight Matilda Sefcik children born to Paul and Albina Motl Sefcik. All siblings preceded her in death and were as follows:
1. Sister Olga Sefcik died in infancy. 2. Brother Jerry Sefcik and wife Millie Drevojanek 3. Sister Albina Sefcik Dana and husband Joe Dana 4. Brother Vaclav Sefcik and wife Martha Lesikar 5. Brother Frank Sefcik and wife Bettie Olis 6. Sister Dalphina Sefcik Krahulik and husband Joe Krahulik 7. Brother Willie Sefcik
Her husband Joe L. Sefcik preceded her in death on February 24, 2009. Also preceding her in death was her son James Donald Sefcik on July 27, 1957, at the age of eight years. Matilda is survived by daughter Nancy Sefcik Chlapek and husband Ace of Seaton; grandsons Timothy Chlapek of Arlington and Paul Chlapek and wife Jennifer of Tyler; great-grandsons Taylor Manziel, Josef Chlapek, and Nicolas Chlapek, all of Tyler; sister-in-law Emilie Sefcik of Temple; and many other beloved family and dear friends. Actually, Matilda was born one afternoon after her mother came from picking cotton all morning. A typical day in Matilda’s early life, unlike many children today, was to help with all chores on the farm. When Matilda was very young, her mother taught her how to cook and bake so at an early age, it was her duty to prepare breakfast on a wood stove while her sister Albina was milking the cows. Her father and brothers kept busy attending to farm animals and necessary farm chores, while her mother took care of the younger children. This all
took place before breakfast. Following breakfast on a school day, Matilda packed herself and her siblings’ lunch in a molasses bucket, got dressed and walked to Seaton School where she received her education. If school wasn’t in session, Matilda helped take care of the younger siblings or was expected to help with field-work along with the rest of the family. Her mother made cotton sacks in all sizes so there would be a sack that fit everyone - no excuses. Perhaps more work was done in a day than some folks do in a week. As Matilda got older, she and her sister Albina were responsible for making homemade soap in a huge, black wash pot. Having a real gift for soap-making, they never produced a bad batch, the soap always set just right. As word spread about their successful soap-making, requests came from neighbors and friends enlisting their help in making their soap and perhaps learning their secret. Also in her younger years, Matilda was a gymnast. She was a member of the local Sokol group that participated and performed at various local and out-of-town events. Being very persistant and dedicated to a sport she dearly loved, Matilda soon earned herself a spot on the front line. Matilda married the love of her life Joe Sefcik on October 12, 1937. They made their home in the Seaton community and worked together as a team, farming side-by-side for more than 50 years. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 12, 1987. Joe and Matilda were blessed with 71 happy years of marriage. Matilda loved flowers and could propagate beautiful roses. She had approximately 70 rose bushes in her yard at any given time — so many roses that you could smell their beautiful fragrance as you drove up to the house. Never to be idle, in the fall and winter months, when the field work was at a lull, Matilda would turn to sewing, crocheting, embroidery work, and especially quilting, often designing her own patterns. Matilda often hosted quilting parties for family, neighbors, and church folk. At these quilting parties, Matilda often prepared a noon meal, and later in the afternoon, svacina - Czech afternoon lunch - with an array of kolaches, cakes, pies, homemade doughnuts, sandwiches, and her very desirable homemade pickles. Many times, the quilting continued into the night, with no one leaving until the quilt was finished.
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Another exciting time in her life was June 1985 when Matilda journeyed to Czechoslovakia. She spent three weeks walking on the very same soil as her grandparents before they immigrated to Texas from Czechoslovakia in the mid 1800s. She was privileged to visit and stay with family who continue to reside on the old family farm in Leskovec. She also visited family in Vsetin and friends in Pardubice, Olomouc, Hovesi, Liptal, and Ratibor and toured Prague for three days. After Joe and Matilda retired from farming, in their eyes, the hard work wasn’t over. They continued to live on the farm raising some cattle, for which they grew their own hay, had a huge garden, and kept their yard in immaculate condition — no weeds were allowed! Every day, they grabbed their hoes and got busy saying, “This is great exercise,” and “You have to work if you want to eat.” Thus, the old Czech proverb - Bez prace nejsu ani kolache - “No work, no kolaches.” Matilda - Mamo as the family called her - was a hard-working, Godfearing, soft-spoken, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who had a heart of gold when it came to her family. She loved to have them near her and hear of their latest happenings and to reminisce about old times which she remembered so vividly. Matilda further expressed her love by preparing family their favorite meals - chicken noodle soup with homemade noodles, stew, homemade fried chicken, scalloped potatoes, old fashioned wilted lettuce, chicken and dressing, dumplings with dill cream gravy, peach cobbler, German chocolate cake, and her famous kolaches. Matilda so anticipated and prepared with great joy for these times of family coming together. Following an unfortunate fall, on April 16, 2005, Matilda moved to the Weston Inn Nursing Center in Temple, Texas. Two weeks later, Joe joined her where they lived until Joe passed away on February 24, 2009. While living at Weston Inn, on Valentine’s Day in 2007, Matilda and Joe were honored by being voted King and Queen of Weston Inn by the residents and staff. Another blessed event in Matilda’s life was the huge party given in her honor celebrating her 100th birthday on November 14, 2011. She so looked forward to this day and what a blessing that day was for her. Joe and Matilda were charter mem-
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bers of the Evangelical Brethren Church in Temple, Texas. Every Sunday, you could find them in their favorite spot in pew No. 7, next to the window. Matilda loved reading her Bible; however, as her eyesight started failing, she enjoyed having someone read to her. One of her favorite Bible verses was John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” Another thing dear to Matilda was prayer. Not being able to read, she turned her past-time into prayer. Being blessed with a sharp mind all her 100 years, she prayed for everyone recalling their names. Matilda was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton, and RVOS Lodge 5, Seaton. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 11 at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple with Reverend Thomas Popelka, III and Reverend Denise Mikeska officiating. Burial was at Seaton Cemetery in Seaton, Texas. Memorials may be made to Seaton Brethren Church, 12561 State Highway 53, Temple, Texas, 76501; or Seaton Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 1051, Temple, Texas, 76503. —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, LORAINE KNIPPEL KRUTILEK. Loraine Knippel Krutilek, 92, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012, in Houston. She was born in Fayetteville, Texas on August 1, 1920, and later graduated from Fayetteville High Loraine Krutilek School. Loraine was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Victor E. Krutilek; parents Elo A. and Mary Knippel; sisters Birdie Hilsher Pech
and Ann Flukinger and their husbands; and infant great-granddaughter Ariel Lynn Ricklefsen. She is survived by daughter Diane Ricklefsen and husband Bob of Georgetown; son Gary Krutilek and wife Thu of Houston; grandsons Troy Ricklefsen and wife Rebecca of Pflugerville and Neil Ricklefsen and wife Tiffany of Memphis, Tennessee; great-grandchildren Joel and Hope Ricklefsen of Pflugerville; and extended family. Loraine’s early life involved helping on the family farm in Fayetteville and playing with her two sisters, a pet pig, dogs, and cats. She met her future husband, Vic Krutilek, in grade school where both played various sports. They courted for many years and were married in Fayetteville on September 23, 1940. After Vic’s World War II service was completed, they moved to Houston and lived together for over 55 years. Loraine was dedicated to her two children, church and various organizations. Those included Catholic Daughters of America, All Saints Church Altar Society, St. Vincent De Paul Society, Cub Scout den leader, SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, and Floradora Garden Club in Timbergrove Manor subdivision. Two of the most precious things in her life were family and flower gardening. She valued family gatherings and playing with her grandsons. She enjoyed cooking and baking homemade pies, cakes, and kolaches, sewing and playing dominoes with family and friends. She and Vic attended dances and bowled in the Hilsher Home Supply Co. league for many years. Twice Loraine traveled to Europe with her sister, Ann Flukinger, and to many places in the United States, the Bahamas, and Canada with her husband. Many of their days during retirement were often spent drinking coffee and sharing memories on the back porch, watching the birds and squirrels. Loraine’s last five years were spent at the Colonial Belle Nursing Home in Sealy, Texas, and she passed away at the Houston Solari Hospice Care in Houston, Texas. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. with rosary at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18 at Heights Funeral Home in Houston. Funeral mass was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 19 at All Saints Catholic Church in Houston with Reverend Monsignor Adam S. McClosky officiating. Burial followed in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. A reception was held at Houston Heights Womens Clubhouse. Funeral arrangements
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were by Heights Funeral Home, Houston. Memorial donations may be made to Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 2403 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77021, Attn: Kelly Wells. Loraine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be missed. May our dear sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Gladys Havemann Celestine Darilek Mary Roznovsky —SPJST—
In Memory of Antonie Holub
Antonie Holub, 93, of El Campo, Texas, died on October 24, 2012. She was born on May 11, 1919, in Pierce to the late Vincent and Rosie Nosek Mach. She is survived by her sons Dennis Holub and fiancee Jennifer Drozd and Sheldon Holub and wife Karen, all of El Campo; brother Arnold Mach of El Campo; grandchildren Chase Holub and wife Meredith of Palacios, John
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Holub of El Campo, and Jackie Lipinski and husband Eric of El Campo; and great-grandchildren Colin Holub, Shanna Cook, Deanna Cook, Leyla Holub, and Krista Holub. Antonie was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jerome Holub; daughter-in-law Jane Holub; greatgrandchild Adrian Cook; brothers Willie Mach, Robert Mach, Vince Mach Jr.; and sisters Betty Constatine, Lydia Svrcina, Rosie Zgarba, Estelle Lea, and Ella Parker. Visitation was Thursday, October 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home. A rosary was recited at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 25 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. Funeral mass followed at the church at 2:30 p.m. with Reverend Gary Janak officiating. Interment followed at the Holy Cross Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Scooter Vaclavick, Chase Holub, John Holub, V.J. Mach, Raymond Mach, and Ronnie Lea. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to Houston Hospice-El Campo. Words of condolences may be shared with the family at triskafuneralhome.com. —SPJST—
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Attention, Czech Veterans: This Parade’s for You!
The Texas Czech Genealogical Society invites you to a special event on the weekend of Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10, 2012, where you will be honored by TCGS for your service to our country. The weekend kicks off with a wine and cheese reception on Friday, November 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Caldwell Civic/Visitor's Center in Caldwell, Texas. During that evening, all attendees will be treated to a first viewing of the special Czech Veterans’ Video, commemorating those who have been recognized as being Czech Veterans. The entertainment for that evening will be brought by 2001 Accordionist and Teacher’s Guild Winner, Dr. Mike Middleton. He is accomplished at both the accordion and the tuba. He has performed at various venues in the Temple/Bell County area and currently serves as a volunteer tubist with the Temple College Symphonic Band. He performs regularly at the Scott and White Clinic’s Octoberfest celebration, bring joy to all who hear him perform. Dr. Middleton is known for his special renditions/arrangements of “Amazing Grace,” “Ghost Riders in the Sky,” and “The Beer Barrell Polka.”
Our speaker for Friday evening is Carroll Brincefield. She has become one of our most requested speakers, and has extensive knowledge about the world wars, and also about many other historical topics. Carroll will be
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speaking about Caldwell native, Colonel Edward Kallus, whose original documents are on display in our Czech Military Museum in Temple. Saturday’s events will begin at 8 a.m. with opening ceremonies, which
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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. November 1 Texas Czech Genealogical Society Lifetime Achievement Award Submission Deadline. Visit www.txczgs.org. November 1 - 3 Texas State Genealogy Conference—in Fort Worth, Texas.
November 2 - 4 TCHCC hosts Czech Cultural Weekend—at 250 Fairgrounds Road, La Grange. Classes include egg decorating, wheat weaving, paper crafts, simple tree ornaments from wheat, dough, and paper, and make-yourown Christmas cards; personalized eggs for sale. TCHCC members receive 15 percent off every purchase during this weekend event. Participants can attend one or all classes on Saturday and Sunday. For class registration, call (888) 785-4500 or (979) 968-9399 or email info@czechtexas.org.
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. Visit www.txczgs.org. November 9 Texas Czech Genealogical Society Honoring Our Czech Veterans Wine
and Cheese Reception—at Caldwell Civic/Visitor Center, 103 Presidential Corridor-Highway 21W, Caldwell, Texas at 5:30 p.m. Reception will honor all Czech veterans and will be the first viewing of the Czech Veterans’ video. Also visit www.txczgs.org.
November 10 Texas Czech Genealogical Society Honoring Our Czech Veterans This Parade’s for You—at Caldwell Civic/Visitor Center, 103 Presidential Corridor-Highway 21W, Caldwell, Texas. Special guest: one-man show performance by Patrick Dewane. You will not want to miss one moment of this event. See information in this week’s Vestnik for complete event details. To register for the event or for more information, contact Bennie Stasny (512) 497-6007. Also visit www.txczgs.org.
November 15 “Tribute to Czech Cooks” Cookbook Recipe Submission Deadline—Gather up those old, delicious recipes that have been in your family for years. Include a short article about the recipe, photo of the person whom you remember making the dish, and if possible list family members and mention the area/s where they lived. Send information to: Charlene Hurta, 1231 CR 201A, Angleton, Texas 77515; or via email cmhurta@earthlink.net. Submitted by Nancy Machu, Lodge 29, Taylor. Also visit www.txczgs.org.
November 17 TCHCC Gala—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas. Contact TCHCC (888) 785-4500 for information. —SPJST—
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will include the Texas A&M Color Guard. During the day you will want to inspect “The Mule,” a completely open and exposed vehicle, which offered absolutely no protection to the driver. Ralph Mutchler will have his “Mule” on display and will relay interesting information, facts, and stories concerning it. The first speaker on Saturday will be Colonel Jerry Curtis, a native of Teague, Texas. He was a Command Pilot with over 4,000 hours, who, on September 20, 1965, while flying a combat helicopter Search and Rescue Mission in North Vietnam, attempting the rescue of an F-105 pilot, was shot down. He was captured and interned in various North Vietnamese prisons for more than seven and one-half years. You will be amazed by his story. After a delicious lunch, consisting of barbecue brisket and sausage with all the trimmings, our Czech Veterans will be honored with a parade, broken down by the various branches of service. Each veteran in attendance will receive a copy of the Czech Veterans Video. Others who will be recognized during this celebration will be the military wives, military career veterans, and the oldest veteran in attendance. Following the parade, our keynote speaker will entertain and enthrall everyone in attendance. Patrick Dewane from Minnesota will present an astonishing one-man show about his grandfather, Matt Konops, a World War II soldier. The Accidental Hero, Matt’s CB radio handle during the 1970s, offers a clue to his incredible story as a World War II Czech-American soldier. During the end of the war, Matt’s division led the liberation of Czechoslovakia from Nazi occupation in the area of Plzen. However, Matt never talked about his time in the military. Twenty years after his death, photos, film and stories, detailing his entire journey through the battlefield of Western Europe, were discovered by his granddaughter in a family basement. These notes and recordings form the basis of Patrick’s show and will explain Matt Konops’ connection to Texas and how the Czechs could not believe their good fortune. In return, they turned him into a folk hero, saying “Matt Konops, we are liberated by one of our own!” Please make plans to be in attendance to witness this incredible story. This is World War II as you have never seen it.
Registration fees are $42 for the entire event for TCGS members, if postmarked on/or before November 1. The cost is $50 if postmarked after November 1. Non-member registration fees are $50, if postmarked on/or before November 1 and $55, if postmarked after November 1. Single day fees are also available. Please contact Bennie Stasny for more information (512) 497-6007 or email blstasny@aol.com. Submitted by, Nancy Machu Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston members write book on Texas polka music
Editor’s Note: SPJST Lodge 88, Houston members Jimmy Brosch and Theresa Cernoch Parker wrote a wonderful book about the origins of Czech polka music in Texas. The Vestnik is proud to present this excerpt from “Jimmy Brosch Remembers Twenty Legendary Texas Czech Polka Bands.” Chapter 2: Jimmy Brosch and His Happy Country Boys. Jimmy got the chance to hone his skills as a mechanic when he enlisted into the Air Force in 1942. He had a little trouble getting in since he was only 17. His d a d helped him talk h i s mother into signBrosch in the ing the Jimmy U.S. Air Force in p a p e r s . 1942. He told her, “I’m signing the papers because if I don’t, he’ll get drafted in the next year or so and they’ll probably put him in the infantry, the rough part of the service.” Jimmy chose the Air Force because he’d always liked airplanes. He reported for duty in San
Antonio. “My first month or so I joined the track team because I only weighed about 140 pounds and I could run pretty fast.” Jimmy later passed a test to become an airplane mechanic and was sent to Lincoln, Nebraska, to receive training. “I got pretty homesick in Nebraska, so I asked around, ‘Where can I go dancing polkas and waltzes?’ Someone told me about a place about seven miles outside of town. A friend of mine and I hitchhiked to the dance hall. We drank a couple of beers, maybe three or four, I do not remember. This Czech band, Smetana, was playing. I had heard of them because they had made a tour through Texas once.” That night in Lincoln, they played the Prune Song. “My friend said, ‘Jimmy, go up and sing with them.’ They handed me the mic and I started singing, ‘Svestky se alej’. People in the crowd said, ‘Hey soldier, where are you from?’ I said, ‘Texas!’ Some of them said, ‘They don’t have no Czechs in Texas.’ I set them straight on that and then I sang Loca Zellena (Green Meadow Waltz).
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chapter on a band, you can listen to their music,” Jimmy says. The book costs $28. The book and CD make a great gift set and cost $38. To place an order, send a check made out to Jimmy Brosch to 24707 Weld Ct. Katy, Texas 77494. If you mention this article, Jimmy will waive the shipping costs if ordered by December 15. You can also order online at www.20polkabands.com. Enter code “SPJST” to waive shipping. The book is also available at the Czech Heritage Museum Gift Shop in Temple. —SPJST—
The book also comes with a companion CD. “While you’re reading a Jimmy Brosch and His Happy Country Boys in 1954 are, left to right, Melvin Skarke, Paul Machac, Gene Patalik, and Jimmy and Richard Klesel.
Jimmy Brosch Remembers Twenty Legendary Texas Czech Polka Bands book and CD are currently available at the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple.
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TCHCC sets Czech Cultural Weekend November 2 to 4
Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, located at 250 Fairgrounds Road in La Grange, will host A Czech Cultural Weekend with Daniela Sipkova Mahoney on Friday, November 2 through Sunday, November 4. Participants can attend one or all classes on Saturday and Sunday. The weekend schedule is: Friday, November 2 6 to 9 p.m.—Welcome, sale of personalized eggs, book signing, and refreshments.
Saturday, November 3 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.—Teach the Teacher Cultural Crafts: egg decorating, wheat weaving, and paper crafts. A maximum of 25 adults. $25 (includes materials, handouts, and takehome projects).
2 to 5 p.m.—Easter in the Czech Republic and Slovakia: four methods of egg decorating will be taught including wax resistant, engraving, blue ink painting, dip-pull. A maximum of 25 adults and school-age children. $15 (includes materials, handouts, and take-home projects). 5 to 6 p.m.—A variety of soups and sandwiches will be available for purchase. 6 to 9 p.m.—Lecture on Christmas in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Free to the public. Sunday, November 4 1 to 2 p.m.—Demonstration, personalized eggs, book signing, and refreshments.
2 to 5p.m.—Christmas in the Czech Republic and Slovakia: make simple tree ornaments from wheat, dough,
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and paper as well as make-your-own Christmas cards. This is an extension of the Saturday night lecture. A maximum of 25 adults and school-age children. $15 (includes materials, handouts, and take-home projects). 5 to 6 p.m.—A variety of soups and sandwiches will be available for purchase.
6 to 8 p.m.—Farewell Event: sale of personalized eggs and book signing. Free to the public. TCHCC members will receive 15 percent off every purchase during this weekend event. If you are not a member, you can become one for $35/ Call to register for one or all classes (888) 785-4500 or (979) 968-9399 or email info@czechtexas.org.
About Daniela Mahoney Born in Prague, Czech Republic, Daniela Sipkova first experienced traditional egg decorating as a child during Easter. Under the guidance of her grandmother she learned the basic wax resistant technique and practiced the craft as a seasonal hobby during her childhood and adolescence. In 1980, Daniela and her mother fled Czechoslovakia and settled in West Germany. Since Daniela spoke five foreign languages, she worked as a freelance translator and interpreter. In 1982, while working in an automotive trade show as an interpreter in Frankfurt, Germany, she met Patrick Mahoney, who was seeking merchandise for his auto parts stores in Portland, Oregon. He not only found new products for his stores, but also a wife. They have been married since spring 1983. In the United States, Daniela returned to traditional egg decorating at Easter time as a hobby and soon developed the craft into a full time business. Over the past 29 years, Daniela participated in hundreds of art shows, craft shows and ethnic festivals nationwide. She also developed educa-
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tional programs to teach cultural crafts as part of the Czech and Slovak heritage preservation in communitybased settings. She became a resident artist for Young Audiences of Oregon and Washington and the Regional Arts and Culture Council in Portland, Oregon. Daniela is known for organizing large scale egg decorating events for children, such as “1,000 eggs with 1,000 children in four hours.” Daniela has also published several children’s coloring and activity books: Czech Republic; Czech, Moravian and Slovak costumes paper dolls; Czech, Moravian and Slovak costumes coloring book; and Czech and Slovak Castles and Palaces. Daniela originally used the wax resistant method of egg decorating, but since 1987 has been using the engraving technique. Over time, she gravitated from traditional designs inspired by the Czech and Slovak traditions to novelty designs, such as bridges, lighthouses, and even the Statue of Liberty. Her egg ornaments are sold nationwide in museums, galleries, and specialty gift stores.
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Since in the old mythology the egg symbolizes new life, it became a perfect medium of choice for Daniela to showcase her artistic talents when starting her new life in the United States. The egg became not only a canvas for expressing her feelings through art and her desire to reconnect with her homeland’s traditions, but it also became a bridge to self realization and economic prosperity in a new country. Daniela stated that since spring 1983 she decorated about 84,000 egg ornaments (an average of 10 per day). If stacked in dozen-sized cartons, they would form “Daniela’s tower of Freedom,” about 1,750 feet tall, more than 11 times the size of the Statue of Liberty. —SPJST—
A Czech Cultural Weekend at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center • La Grange, Texas
with Daniela Sipkova Mahoney
A Choice of Classes: Attend One or All November 2 to 4, 2012 • Teach the Teacher Cultural Crafts Class • Easter in the Czech Republic and Slovakia Crafts Class • Free Lecture on Christmas in the Czech Republic and Slovakia • Demonstrations, personalized eggs, book signing and refreshments Call to Register: (888) 785-4500 • (979) 968-9399 Email: info@czechtexas.org
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Friday, November 9, 2012 Dr. Mike Middleton
Bringing a smile and uplifting spirits to all present will be Dr. Mike Middleton, known for his special renditions and arrangements of Amazing Grace, Ghostriders in the Sky and others including Beer Barrel Polka.
5:30 p.m. Wine and Cheese Reception 6 p.m. Dinner and Entertainment Fried Catfish - Roasted Potatoes Corn on the Cob Slaw - Tea - Coffee - Sheet Cake
$12 - Registered before Saturday, November 1, 2012 $15 - Registered after November 1, 2012
Carroll Brincefield
Through a special presentation centered around Caldwell, Texas, native Colonel Edward Kallus, Carroll Brincefield will take us on a journey of learning how he survived the Bataan Death March, Camp O’Donnell and Camp Cabanatuan.
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8 a.m. - Registration and Morning Refreshments 9 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies - Aggie Color Guard Colonel Jerry Curtis Key note Ralph Mutchler Spea ker a n Ente d Lunch rt P atric ainer Barbecue Brisket and Sausage k De wan Potato Salad • Beans • Slaw • All the Trimmings e Peach Cobbler • Tea • Coffee
Czech Veterans Indoor Parade Accidental Hero Presentation by Patrick Dewane
Caldwell Civic Center Sponsored by The Texas Czech Genealogical Society Full details at www.txczgs.org
For more information, contact Registration Chair Bennie Stasny (512) 497-6007 or email Blstasny@aol.com
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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment
Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 5 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Send updates directly to: VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: (254) 773-8087. Email to: melaniez@vvm.com. Advertising rates are $2 per column inch for lodge ads; $4 per column inch for non-profit organization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com.
LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 966-3795. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of even-numbered months February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Potluck served after meeting. Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.
LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) 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) 6864429; or Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) 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) 884-3211. 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) 2723440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each
month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Saturday, November 3—The Crop Dusters, country-western/mix music. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $7 per person Saturday, November 10—Chili supper/fun night, 5 p.m. $6 per bowl of chili; $3 for veterans. Proceeds benefit scholarship fund. Games, door prizes. All ages welcome. Sunday, November 11—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7/person Sunday, November 25—Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person
Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534; band bookings-Artie Monson (512) 281-3711; Hall phone: (512) 2853100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Rita Marburger (512) 859-2584. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg. Directions: Located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia. From Highway 77 between Hallettsville and Schulenburg, take FM 532 West four miles to Moravia. Turn right on FM 957 North. Go one mile; hall is on the right. Lodge Meetings: Tuesday after the second Sunday in March, June, and September, 7:30 p.m.; and the first Sunday of December, 3 p.m.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit at blinking light on Hwy 53 to FM 485; go one mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484; Hall phone: (254) 9852393; 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, November 4—Youth club meeting Thursday, November 8—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, November 10—Craft show Saturday, November 17—Wedding Thursday, November 22—Rental
Note: Youth club meetings are at 1:30 p.m. and are scheduled on a different Sunday of the month depending on hall rentals. Call Youth Leader Rita Holland for youth club information (469) 337-2284.
Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From 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, November 2—Stepsiders, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers beginning at 6 p.m.) Friday, November 9—Texas Pioneers, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make oldfashioned hamburgers beginning at 6 p.m.) Saturday, November 10—Live music: Old School Band featuring Regina Ball and Jeff Graybill, 8 p.m. to 12 midnight Sunday, November 11—Lodge 29 Youth Club meeting, 1 p.m. Any youth entering kindergarten through high school senior is eligible to attend. For more information, contact Cristy Girod (512) 4681347.
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, November 3—Cherokee Rose Saturday, November 10—Nolan Pick Band Saturday, 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) 839-4353/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, November 3—Fritz Hodde Saturday, November 10—Red Ravens Saturday, November 17—Jerry Haisler Saturday, November 24—Open
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Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy. 53, Temple. Directions: Star Hall is five miles east of Temple on Highway 53 (Adams Avenue). Seaton Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Frank Klinkovsky (254) 773-4801; Hall Phone: (254) 9852548. 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) 7934742. 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 IH20 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
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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 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, 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. 3-00-6212077-41001. LODGE 91, CROSBY (5) Lodge Meetings: quarterly meetings—TBA in the Vestnik. Contact Secretary Vonda Smesny (713) 870-7114.
LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) 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) 826-2670/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). May and August meetings will be held on the third Sunday - same time, same location. 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
Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Hall Rental Information: Jo (713) 993-6878; Hall
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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) 876-9029. 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 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. 1-74-20733095-41002.
LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy. 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. There will be a 7-11 on the right. Turn right; proceed past Hopewell School. Continue through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple: Take IH-35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign; take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The second street to the right is Luther Peterson Boulevard. Hall Rental Information: (512) 255-1554; (512) 771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting: 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall.
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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) 8293377 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) 7809012.
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—
SPJST 10 Pay Life Life Insurance for Every Stage in Life Ages 0 to 70
Advantages of SPJST’s 10 Year Pay Whole Life One of the advantages of owning this type of insurance is that you pay for 10 years and never have to pay another premium.
The certificate remains in force. The death benefit remains level for the duration of the certificate and is paid to your beneficiary when you die. This can be paid in one lump sum or in the form of a monthly income.
Some people don’t like to think about paying premiums and as a result, they may find the 10 Pay Life Insurance certificate to their liking. Minimum $10,000 face amount (or $10 monthly premium minimum).
For more than 115 years, SPJST has been a shining example in Texas of secure insurance plans and dedicated ideals of fraternalism. All this is possible because of you, our member. If you have questions, contact your local SPJST agent or the Home Office at (800) 72-SPJST or (800) 727-7578. Please call on us. We are here to help you.
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Home Office: 520 North Main • Temple, Texas 76501 (800) 727-7578 • info@spjst.org • www.spjst.org