Volume 100 Number 49
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December 12, 2012
Santa Claus Visits SPJST All Across Texas!
SPJST HOME OFFICE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. Santa and Mrs. Claus visit with 2012 SPJST State Royalty Duchess Kyleigh Hruska and Queen Emily Lewis, both of Lodge 9, Snook; King Jerry Pechal of Lodge 47, Seaton; and Duke Michael Hoelscher of Lodge 24, Cyclone at the Home Office Christmas Open House on Monday, December 3. CENTER PHOTO: George Brown of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point delivered more
than 200 stuffed animals to the SPJST Home Office last week to fill the toy collection box for a CamoSanta drive to benefit Fort Hood children. Thanks, George, for your generosity! RIGHT PHOTO: Santa Claus reads “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” to attentive youth at Lodge 88, Houston’s Christmas party on December 1. This week’s Vestnik includes scenes from lodge Christmas parties across the state.
Tribute 2012 November State Top Sales Producers
Baltazar Nunez, FIC Lodge 219, El Paso District Four
Lodge 219, El Paso District Four
Earned Premium
Insurance Issued
Debbie Thomas
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Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 Tribute 2012 Updates ..........................6 100 Pennies Donor Listing .................8 Lodge Section......................................9
Career Agent
Career Agent
Associate Agent
Earned Premium
Insurance Issued
Associate Agent
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
In Memoriam ......................................22 Youth Section.....................................23 Czech Culture ....................................25 Advertisements.............................27-29 Lodge Calendar .................................30 Cookbook Order Form ......................32
Sabino Garcia
Javier Mora
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi District Seven
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Lodge 38 Kovar members ride SPJST parade
Lodge 183, Arlington District Three
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Lodge 130 Dallas members gather for meal
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Lodge 29 Taylor Youth Club celebrates Christmas
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ˇ ´ VESTNIK
Wednesday, December 12, 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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Christmas Fraternal Spirit
What a wonderful week filled with SPJST activities and members
it has been! David and I enjoyed Lodge 88, Houston’s Christmas party on Saturday, December 1. The day included lively music, great food, and fraternal spirit. We then headed to the Smithville Christmas Parade with Lodge 38, Kovar members. What fun it was on an unseasonably warm night! On Sunday, we attended the Lodge 54, West Christmas party. What an event! I especially enjoyed the West High Junior Historian Dancers who entertained during the afternoon. The hall was filled with members socializing—reminiscing past times and making new friends. I love the spirit of fraternalism! Monday, December 3 was a big day at the Home Office. We hosted the Christmas Open House following the Temple Christmas parade. For the first time in forever, I wore a short-sleeved blouse to the parade. That is a big deal since usually I am wearing boots, gloves, scarves, three jackets and three sweaters! It was very nice. SPJST entries included two floats, four cars, and a horsedrawn carriage. Temple requires four walkers per entry. So we thank the walkers who escorted these en-
tries down the parade route. We also thank the drivers and riders. After the parade, we were greeted by hundreds of people at the Home Office Open House. It was a great night. The rest of the week was completed with Christmas parties at Lodges 246, Morgan’s Point and 200, Bruceville-Eddy. Thanks to these members for participating and hosting these events. And, thank you to John and Lisa Hoelscher for taking the float to El Campo’s Christmas parade and to Frank Horak for taking the float to Rosebud’s Christmas parade. Christmas and fraternalism — that’s a wonderful combination and a beautiful spirit!
2013 SPJST Calendars 2013 SPJST calendars were mailed out on November 26. If you have not received your calendar, please contact Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak’s department at the Home Office. Home Office Holidays The Home Office will be closed on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 for Christmas. The office will be closed at 12 noon on Monday, December 31 and all day Tuesday, January 1 for New Year’s.
• • • IMPORTANT NOTICE • • • December 26 Vestnik will not be a regular issue. It will be a commemorative issue celebrating 100 years of Vestnik. • • • • • •
No January 2, 2013 Vestnik will be printed. Deadline for January 9 Vestnik is Monday, December 31 at 5 p.m.
VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of August and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Members’ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
VӖSTNÍK SPJST Farm/ Commercial Property Rates
SPJST INTEREST RATES Universal Life
Farm/commercial property rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 7277578.
Farm/Commercial Property Rates
75% Owner Farm Property 5.00% for 1 to 10 years 5.25% for 11 to 20 years Commercial Property 6.00% for 1 to 10 years 6.25% for 11 to 15 years
Universal Life 4.50% for Annualized* Annuities
Annuity I** 5.00% for Annualized* Annuity II** 3.00% for Annualized* Annuity III** 3.00% for Annualized*
**Not currently being marketed.
Annuity IV 3.00% for Annualized* * Rates effective 11/01/12 through 1/31/13.
5-Year Annuity
When purchased, current interest rates are guaranteed for 5 years.
Band 1—$10,000 to $24,999 Current Rate: 3.00% Band 2—$25,000 to $49,999 Current Rate: 3.00% Band 3—$50,000 and up Current Rate: 3.00%
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
District Two FAC expresses appreciation
To Lodges 200, Bruceville-Eddy and 246, Morgan’s Point: I want to take this opportunity to thank all the officers and members of these two lodges for the wonderful time Lee and I had at your Christmas parties. We thank you for the invitations and the enjoyment we have with all of you. We had such a wonderful time, and the food was great. Thanks
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Readers Write
Dear SPJST, Maylee, Mabrey and Tye Dowell of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor need our prayers in the upcoming weeks. seven-year-old youth club member Maylee had major surgery on December 5, 2012, to correct the position of her legs/hips to enable her to walk better. The surMaylee Dowell gery lasted more than four hours. Maylee is in McLane Children’s Hospital Scott and White in Temple. She will be in a body cast for four to six weeks following the surgery. We serve an awesome God that does answer prayers. Susan Skrabanek Lodge 17, New Tabor —SPJST—
Hi, Melanie. During the winter months, I know the need is even greater for people who serve the homeless and people in need of assistance. Enclosed is a check for $50 to help this cause. Before Thanksgiving, there were hundreds of people waiting for three and four days for Black Friday—to be first at the doors of establishments— just to save a few dollars. Local media asked a psychologist what he thought of the situation. He responded, “Thanksgiving is a special day for families to gather and give thanks,” which I thought was very appropriate. Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and blessed holiday season for you and all the staff at SPJST Home Office. Sincerely, Bob G. Liska Lodge 84, Dallas
Editor’s Note: Dear Bob, thank you for your most gracious donation. It is very much appreciated for our Feast of Hope project (which is in partnership with Salvation Army). We will use your funds to help serve a hot meal to feed God’s sheep. May the Lord richly bless you for your generosity and kindness. —SPJST—
to Melanie and David for all the work they put into making sure everyone has a good time . . . with all the fun things to do and gifts to enjoy. We are so proud to be a part of our District Two functions. Again, thank you. Fraternally, Ruth Hanusch District Two Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—
Need a Gift? SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook
Find us on Facebook. Prayers requested Reader remembers for Lodge 17, New Tabor homeless during Youth Club member winter months
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SPJST Tasty Traditions 115 Years . . . And Still Cooking
Order form appears on back page. or order online www.spjst.org Credit cards accepted. Order by Dec. 14 for Christmas.
Family Fun and Important Dates
Dec. 12 Dec. 13 Dec. 13 Dec. 15 Dec. 15
Dec. 15 Dec. 16
Dec. 16 Dec. 16
Dec. 24 Dec. 25 Dec. 27 Dec. 31 Dec. 31 Dec. 31
Dec. 31
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Lodge 177, Academy Christmas Social (2) Lodge 32, Victoria Christmas Social (6) Lodge 179, Warrenton Christmas Dinner (1) SPJST Float • Hawley Christmas Parade (4) Lodge 67, Schulenburg Christmas Party Schulenburg Community Center (1) Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Christmas Party (7) Merger Meeting: Lodges 81, Needville; 175, Rosenberg (5) Lodge 88, Houston Blue Room Christmas Party (5) Lodge 133, San Antonio Christmas Luncheon Good Shepherd Lutheran Activity Center (7) SPJST Home Office Closed • Christmas Holiday SPJST Home Office Closed • Christmas Holiday Lodge 258, Seguin Christmas Party • Casa Sol (7) Lodge 6, Cottonwood New Year’s Eve Party (3) Lodge 18, Elgin New Year’s Eve Dance (2) People’s Choice Lodge 35, Elk New Year’s Eve Dance (3) Nolan Pick Band Lodge 47, Seaton New Year’s Eve Dance (2) Frankly Country Lodge 88, Houston New Year’s Eve Dance (5) The Moonglow Orchestra Lodge 92, Fort Worth New Year’s Eve Dance (3) Gary Lee Orchestra
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SPJST Well-Represented at Temple Christmas Parade Monday, December 3, 2012 • Downtown Temple, Texas
LEFT PHOTO: Fred Paul of Mid-Texas Corvette Club drives 2012 State King Jerry Pechal of Lodge 47, Seaton and Queen Emily Lewis of Lodge 9, Snook in a Corvette. PHOTO 2: District One Director Donnie Victorick drives 2012 State Duke Michael Hoelscher of Lodge 24, Cyclone and State Duchess Kyleigh Hruska of Lodge 9, Snook in a Corvette. PHOTO 3: District Two Director Jesse Pospisil drives 2012 District Two
Queen Julia Zavodny and District Two Runner-Up King Brady Alexander, both of Lodge 47, Seaton, in a Corvette. PHOTO 3: RIGHT PHOTO: District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky drives District Two Runner-Up Duke Koby Stone and District Two Duchess Emma Regan, both of Lodge 47, Seaton, in a Corvette. After the parade, the entries returned to the Home Office for Christmas Open House.
ABOVE PHOTOS: SPJST’s two floats participated in the Temple Christmas parade. Riding them were members of local lodges and District Two Beseda Dancers. The Texas-themed float received the third place award. LEFT PHOTO: The Supreme Lodge entry was a horse-drawn carriage. Inside the carriage are drivers Mr. and Mrs. Curtis; District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt; Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak, wife Rebecca, and Rebecca’s sister Heather; District Six Director Karen Kaspar; and Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek and wife Joan. RIGHT PHOTO: Float goes down the parade route. BELOW: Getting ready for the parade!
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Scenes from SPJST Home Office Christmas Open House Monday, December 3, 2012 • SPJST Home Office in Temple, Texas
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Tribute 2012 Membership Program Report Wednesday, December 12, 2012
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Goal: 2,012 Certificates Issued • Through November: 1,163 Certificates Issued
FROM THE SUPREME LODGE VICE PRESIDENT
SPJST Lodge Incentive Report
SPJST Monthly Insurance Report Through November 2012
Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals
Apps. 4 17 8 25 18 14 31 1 118
MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS
Written $ 265,000.00 1,641,265.00 270,000.00 973,165.00 509,000.00 655,000.00 1,880,023.00 5,000.00 $6,198,453.00
Certs. Issued 4 $ 215,000.00 15 386,253.00 11 312,390.00 27 1,447,338.00 15 1,229,000.00 15 485,000.00 22 880,023.00 1 5,000.00 110 $4,960,004.00
Lodge No.
Earned Prem. $ 5,025.03 16,805.50 5,545.76 49,874.34 10,863.16 11,819.95 75,759.34 0 $175,693.08
YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND EARNED PREMIUM
Dist. Apps. Written 1 119 $ 9,631,980.00 2 204 10,664,309.00 3 131 4,804,952.00 4 291 19,015,168.00 5 282 19,239,508.00 6 138 6,473,478.00 7 159 8,468,175.00 9 15 2,497,864.00 Totals 1,339 $80,795,434.00
Certs. 108 192 116 254 227 119 132 15 1,163
Issued $ 7,494,072.00 8,586,324.00 4,257,597.00 15,956,856.00 14,597,149.00 5,151,863.00 6,554,962.00 2,497,864.00 $65,096,687.00
Earned Prem. $ 83,809.18 140,846.12 69,225.92 129,099.53 98,868.70 79,720.08 136,344.34 0 $737,913.87
1 9 13 17 38 39 67 169 171 179 186 188 189 234
Lodge No.
15 18 20 24 29 47 48 80 87 155 177 182 187 200 246
Lodge No.
SPJST Youth Clubs’ Update
DISTRICT ONE YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
1 9 17
Youth Club Name
Fayetteville Youth Club Snook Youth Club New Tabor Youth Club
Certs. Issued
0 3 7
DISTRICT TWO YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
18 20 24 29 47 48 80 187
Youth Club Name
Elgin Youth Club Granger Youth Club Cyclone Youth Club Taylor Youth Club Seaton Youth Club Beyersville Youth Club Holland Youth Club Round Rock Youth Club
Certs. Issued
1 0 2 10 18 1 4 5
DISTRICT THREE YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
25 92 154 183 204
Youth Club Name
Ennis Youth Club Fort Worth Youth Club Fort Worth Youth Club Arlington Youth Club Stephenville Youth Club
Certs. Issued
7 0 0 1 1
DISTRICT FOUR YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
49 229
Youth Club Name
Rowena Youth Club Abilene Youth Club
Certs. Issued
16 4
DISTRICT FIVE YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
88 162
Youth Club Name
Houston Youth Club Iowa Colony Youth Club
Certs. Issued
12 0
DISTRICT SIX YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
30 40 148
Youth Club Name
Certs. Issued
Taiton Youth Club 22 El Campo-Hillje Youth Club 5 El Maton Youth Club 0
DISTRICT SEVEN YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
185 202
Youth Club Name
Certs. Issued
New Braunfels Youth Club Jourdanton Youth Club
4 2
Listing reflects youth clubs whose quarterly reports were received by September 15, 2012 and youth clubs that are active (maintaining at least 5 average youth).
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Through November 30, 2012 157 Lubbock DISTRICT ONE 160 San Angelo Lodge Name **Certs. Issued 207 Iowa Park Fayetteville 4 *209 Brownwood Snook 19 215 South Plains Dime Box 2 219 El Paso New Tabor 14 Kovar 1 229 Abilene Bryan 5 230 Midland Schulenburg 2 *242 Amarillo Brenham 2 *256 Denver City Lockhart 24 *265 Odessa Warrenton 3 *272 Del Rio Caldwell 6 Centerville 4 DISTRICT Bryan-College Station 3 Lodge No. Lodge Name Luling 12 81 Needville
DISTRICT TWO
Lodge Name
Buckholts Elgin Granger Cyclone Taylor Seaton Beyersville Holland Temple Austin Academy Falls County Round Rock Bruceville-Eddy Morgan’s Point
9 6 4 8 27 35 4 15 15 20 5 11 17 12 4
DISTRICT THREE
Lodge Name
5 6 25 35 54 66 84 92 135 154 178 180 183 204 206 *226 *264
Pilot Point-Tioga Cottonwood Ennis Elk West Waco Dallas Fort Worth Ennis Fort Worth Longview Burleson Arlington Stephenville Mexia Corsicana Plano
Lodge No.
Lodge Name
49 73 76
**Certs. Issued
DISTRICT FOUR
Rowena Seymour Wichita Falls
**Certs. Issued
5 21 11 2 4 15 10 2 1 1 2 6 28 5 1 2 3
**Certs. Issued
55 3 5
88 91 139 142 162 172 181 191 196 255
Lodge No.
4 8 23 28 30 32 40 41 97 148 151 153 223 240
Lodge No.
26 79 107 117 133 185 202 258
FIVE
Houston Crosby Danbury Houston Iowa Colony Pasadena Conroe Lufkin Houston-West Katy
DISTRICT SIX
Lodge Name
Hallettsville Weimar Moravia East Bernard Taiton Victoria El Campo-Hillje Port Lavaca Placedo El Maton Wharton La Salle Palacios Bay City
DISTRICT SEVEN
Lodge Name
Skidmore Corpus Christi Floresville Robstown San Antonio New Braunfels Jourdanton Seguin
6 18 1 1 13 84 16 11 1 2 1 3 **Certs. Issued
16 43 23 10 9 8 21 21 4 36 11
**Certs. Issued
1 1 4 8 58 4 11 2 2 1 3 1 1 15
** Certs. Issued
4 73 22 2 14 7 6 6
* Denotes lodge has not been chartered. ** Qualified as per Tribute 2012 Guidelines —SPJST—
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
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November Top Sales Producers District Top Agents ASSOCIATE AGENTS
Insurance Issued Earned Premium
Viola Dean Carender
Lodge 219, El Paso District Four
Insurance Issued Earned Premium
Insurance Issued Earned Premium
Glenn Kaminsky, FIC Lodge 28, East Bernard District Six
Carolina Covarrubia Lodge 30, Taiton District Six
Javier Mora
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi District Seven
Earned Premium
Insurance Issued
Lodge 219, El Paso District Four
Lodge 160, San Angelo District Four
Lodge 183, Arlington District Three
Insurance Issued Earned Premium
Debbie Thomas
Baltazar Nunez, FIC
Lydia Talamantez
Sabino Garcia
Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga District Three
Earned Premium
Insurance Issued
Lodge 29, Taylor District Two
Insurance Issued Earned Premium
CAREER AGENTS
Insurance Issued Earned Premium
Insurance Issued Earned Premium
Albin Machu, CFFM
Wendy Pruski, FIC
Chester Gail Lee
Lodge 107, Floresville District Seven
Lodge 202, Jourdanton District Seven
SPJST records 585 referrals in Tribute 2012 program through November
Through the end of November, the following members made 585 referrals during Tribute 2012 Membership Drive. Lodge Member’s Name Referrals 0 0 0 4 6 9 9 17 17 24 24
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Renee Ammons Jarrett Jameson Shawna Jameson Patricia Redding Dorothy Kucera Home Office Zachary Shelfer Mendi Ofczarzak Brandon Powell Margaret Campbell Lisa Kirby
1 1 1 1 17 1 6 1 2 9 13
24 25 25 25 28 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29
Lori Slack Denise Christian Betty Macalik Joe Macalik Helen Kelner Brenda Bowman Tom Bowman Cristy Girod Leonardine Hodon Sharon Kaderka Nancy Kruse Elaine Machu Leroy Marx Velma Marx Lyn Rieger Ruby Schroeder
12 4 2 1 1 1 1 11 1 13 4 7 2 1 2 1
29 29 40 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47
Alleene Seale Edmund Tate Carmen Kocurek Amber Bartek Kasen Carroll Kyndall Carroll Debbie Dohnalik Sandra Dubcak Wilma Frerichs Ruth Hanusch Cynthia Hutka Debbie Klinkovsky Brad Kraatz Joyce Kraatz Justin Kraatz Tammy Martinez
1 1 38 2 1 1 10 8 5 7 10 12 1 1 2 8
47 47 47 47 47 47 47 48 48 49 54 79 79 80 80 80
Lisa Mills Katherine Morris Emma Regan Angelina Ringwald Dorothy Stuchly Doris Tyroch Donica Zabcik Maxine Bird Brooke Newsom Laura Pospichal Tyler Kaluza Mark Rebecek Virginia Rebecek Ryan Graham Linda Hill Frank Horak
8 12 4 6 12 8 15 1 1 1 6 2 1 5 22 9
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80 80 80 87 87 87 107 107 135 142 142 142 177 185 185 185 187 200 202 202 202 246 246 246 246 246 258
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Doni Powell Socorro Wolcott Carol Wolf Stephanie Bartose Ryan Davidson Hiram Dixon Glen Pruski Lian Pruski James Houdek Alice Jochen Nelson Jochen Catherine Manchack Janie Coakley Zach Howard Abigail Schmidt Jordan Woodall Cecil Delancey Margaret Santana Sandra Hoggard Bettie House Lloyd House Karen Franklin Tamara Gettys Ann Paruzinski Marissa Salinas Susan Shofner Chester Jenke —SPJST—
9 9 11 45 1 2 5 1 1 1 1 1 14 2 1 3 1 10 1 1 1 12 49 23 13 18 11
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Home Office Recruiter of the Month
• • • November 2012 • • •
Ann Paruzinski
Mortgage Loan Processor Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point 7 Referrals
Tribute 2012 Monthly Prize Drawing Winner - November
Alleene Seale Lodge 29, Taylor District Two
$25 Walmart Gift Card
From the Supreme Lodge President
Lodges 81, Needville; 175, Rosenberg to consider merger at Dec. 16 meeting
Dear Members of Lodge 81, Needville and Lodge 175, Rosenberg, Please know that active membership in a local lodge is essential to building and maintaining a strong fraternal organization. You are cordially invited to attend a special called meeting which will determine the future of your lodge. In accordance with the procedures outlined within the SPJST By-Laws, the members of Lodge 81, Needville and Lodge 175, Rosenberg are invited to attend this meeting to discuss and vote on the merger of these two lodges. The meeting will be on Sunday, December 16 at 1 p.m. at Lodge 81, Needville, located at 13609 Violet Street. A covered dish Christmas luncheon at 12 noon is being hosted by Lodge 81, Needville. Following the regular monthly meeting of Lodge 81, Needville, SPJST officials will outline
the options and procedures involved in the merger process. As part of the meeting agenda, members of the two lodges will break into two groups and meet separately to discuss and vote on the merger. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by Friday, December 14 at 12 noon to Lodge 81 President Vincent Newman by calling (979) 793-6735. You may also call Sandra Dubcak at the Home Office (800) 727-7578. If you have any questions, please feel free to give District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt a call (713) 8642163 or Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek (800) 727-7578. I look forward to seeing you at this meeting. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—
SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Donors’ List
This is the second donor listing
for the 2012-2013 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Members and friends are encouraged to support the 2012-2013 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. In sending in your donation, please be sure to include donor’s name(s) so that proper acknowledgement may be published in the Vestnik. Donations are tax deductible, and 100 percent of the amount that you contribute is used for scholarships to SPJST members. Mail your contribution to: SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
There have been 173 donations made to the 2012-2013 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive. Donations to date are $3,172.62. SPJST Memorial donations to date are $10,024.56. Thank you for your generous donations to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund. Because of your generosity, many young SPJST members will be able to attend or continue with college. The 2012-2013 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive goal is $20,000. Thank you for your kind support. For more information or printed donation solicitation forms, please contact the Fraternal Department at (800) 7277578.
Guidelines for Giving 1. Donations made by lodges out of lodge funds will be listed as a lodge donation. 2. Collected donations from a lodge meeting will be listed individually by member’s last name in alphabetical order. Individuals submitting a donation will also be listed by member’s last name alphabetically. 3. Gifts of $50 or more will be printed in bold. 4. Families or groups, which desire names, listed under a particular last name or group name should indicate this on the donation form or letter, otherwise, the names will be listed as individual donations by last name in alphabetical order. 5. 100 Pennies donations made as a memorial will be listed under memorial donations in a separate listing.
Note: Please print donor’s name(s) clearly.
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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
Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
Lodge 24, Cyclone Lodge 29, Taylor invites all to reports on New Year’s Eve December meeting dance Lodge 29, Taylor members held
Come dance at Flag Hall—SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone—on New Year’s Eve Monday, December 31, 2012. Music will be by the Debonaires. You may obtain tickets by calling Oscar Store (254) 983-3603. Kitchen and bar will be open. We hope to see all of you dance the new year in with a bang! Margaret Mikeska, Secretary —SPJST—
their meeting/Christmas party on Sunday, December 2, 2012. President Ronnie Rieger opened the meeting. Several youth club members led the Pledge of Allegiance. Ronnie asked for a few moments of silence to honor our dear departed member Elsie Flink and our departed veterans and those presently serving our country. Officer roll call showed Tammy Whatley absent. The November minutes were read and approved. Ronnie gave the treasurer’s report. Sharon Kaderka reported on the Christmas Open House and parade in Temple on December 3. She also informed us of the awards banquet on January 26, 2013. Jesse Pospisil reported the youth club held a bake sale at the lodge hall to raise funds to adopt a needy family
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in Taylor for the holidays. They raised $410, and Jesse used his District Two Director’s Discretionary Funds to donate $250 towards their goal. They will adopt as many families as their funds allow. The youth club thanked all those who generously donated baked items to their bake sale. Jesse Pospisil presented John Perkins, Lodge 29, Taylor Hall Manager, his Christmas bonus and thanked him for all of his work at the hall. Ronnie recognized distinguished visitors Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek and wife Joan and District Two Fraternal Field Manager Hiram Dixon and thanked them for attending our Christmas party. Sharon discussed an article that was in the Taylor Daily Press regarding the son of Connie and Wayne Voigt who was in a serious automobile accident last August. Due to the fact that the medical expenses are climbing so high, there has been an account set up in the name of Travis Voigt Medical Fund at Chase Bank in Taylor. Leonard Kaderka made a motion for Lodge 29 to donate $200 toward this fund, and Anton Pokorny seconded. The motion prevailed. Sharon also passed around a collection jar for members to donate if they so wished. Hiram Dixon installed the 2013 officers for Lodge 29.
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Members celebrating birthdays in December include Jesse Pospisil, Ila Mae Jansky, Meredith Tate, and Edwina Jezisek. Members celebrating anniversaries in December are Leonard and Sharon Kaderka. Door prizes were furnished by Brian Vanicek, Hiram Dixon, and Linda and Jesse Pospisil. In January, Norris and Ruby Schroeder will bring door prizes.
Next Meeting—January 9 The next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 9 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned. Fraternally submitted, Linda Pospisil Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—
P P P Presenting 2013 Officers P P P SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia
Lodge 23, Moravia members gathered for their quarterly meeting and Christmas social on Sunday, December 2, 2012, at 3 p.m. at the Moravia lodge hall. Special guests were Janie and David Bucek, both of Lodge 151, Wharton. David serves as president of the District Six Cemetery Association. They both spoke on an upcoming highlight for 2013—the dedication of the Texas Historic Cemetery Marker for the SPJST Moravia Cemetery in District Six. The 2013 officers are, second from left to right, President Albert Olsovsky, Vice President/FAC Marilyn Palmquist, Secretary Kathleen Guenther, and Treasurer Eddie Vrana. Officers were installed by District Six Director Karen Kaspar, far left.
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Scenes from Lodge 29, Taylor’s Christmas Party - Part 1
Sunday, December 2, 2012 • Lodge 29, Taylor Hall • Submitted by Linda Pospisil, Secretary/Reporter
LEFT PHOTO: Barbara and Dorothy. PHOTO 2: Barbara Nygrin. PHOTO 3: Carole Hill. PHOTO 4: Coble family. RIGHT PHOTO: Connie and Wayne Voigt. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Ed and Angela Sumner.
BELOW PHOTO 2: Edmond Loefner. BELOW PHOTO 3: Frankie and Mary Jane Pustejovsky. BELOW PHOTO 4: Girod family. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: District Two Fraternal Field Manager Hiram Dixon.
LEFT PHOTO: Kathryn Adamek. PHOTO 2: Laverne and Bobby Eulenfeld. PHOTO 3: Leonard Kaderka and Jesse Pospisil. PHOTO 4: Bonnie Wolf and Ronnie and Lyn Rieger. RIGHT PHOTO: Loretta and Edmond Tate. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Lucille and Anton. BELOW
PHOTO 2: Linda and Jesse Pospisil. BELOW PHOTO 3: Sharon and Leonard Kaderka. BELOW PHOTO 4: Terry, Dorothy, and Clyde Skrhak. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek and wife Joan.
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Lodge 32, Victoria Christmas social Thursday, Dec. 13
Reminding everyone of the Christmas social on Thursday, December 13, 2012. We’ll meet at 6 p.m. and serve promptly at 6:30 p.m. The lodge will provide ham, coffee, tea, and bread. We are asking each family to bring a side dish or dessert – if you want to bring both or two sides, that’s fine, too! In addition to the dishes, we are asking for canned and/or non-perishable goods to be donated to VCAM. Please give from the bottom of your heart – this is a time of year when VCAM is really needed. Of course, they take care of so many all year long – but the holidays are truly a time of need. Don’t forget—December 13 at 6 p.m.—music provided by Al Haisler. Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton invites all to New Year’s Eve dance
Dear Members, Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall invites you to our New Year’s Eve Dance on Monday, December 31, 2012. Frankly Country will play from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. Hall, kitchen, and bar open at 6 p.m. BYOB. Set-ups will be available. Admission is $10 per person. No reservation is needed. Cornbread and black-eyed peas will be served at midnight. Seaton Star Hall is located at 10842 State Highway 53, five miles east of Temple. Seaton Star Hall is a nonsmoking facility with a lighted parking lot. Call (254) 773-4801 for more information. Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky Vice President —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena members celebrate Christmas
SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena held its annual Christmas party and membership drive on Sunday, December 2, 2012, at the lodge hall beginning at 4 p.m. The crowd was great! Diana Rozmen was at the registration table and seemed to stay busy for quite a while! She made sure everyone registered for
Lodge 38, Kovar Members Share Thanksgiving Lunch
Dorothy Lastovica enjoyed Thanksgiving lunch at Smithville Elementary with grandson Matt Holder. Pictured are, left to right, Matt’s friend, Dorothy, Ethan (in front), and Matt. Dorothy, Matt, and Ethan are all members of Lodge 38, Kovar. —Submitted by Sheri Holder
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Lodge 28, East Bernard Supports Cub Scouts Pack 109
Lodge 28, East Bernard donates $100 to Cub Scouts Pack 109, Beasley, Texas. The check was presented by Lodge 28 Treasurer Anton Kelner, far left, to Cub Master Thomas Conner, in back. Lodge 28 youth Wyatt Ohl, front row, third from right, is a Cub Scout in Pack 109.
the many door prizes and was surprised by the number of guests. Farthest traveled was Carlos and Linda Dusek from Midkiff! The youth club was in the front to lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. They did an awesome job! Young and old alike seemed to have a good time. Becky Wood and Nika Schwertner were busy keeping the youth occupied with games and crafts and finished with several games of bingo, which everyone enjoyed. FAC Sylvia Rollwitz was certain that anyone interested could play cards or dominos. President Nancy Schwertner was proud to present 50-year pins to Jeanne Alberts, Roberta Rottman, and Paul Schroeder. This was quite an honor, and we are proud to have them as members of Lodge 49. We do appreciate you coming to our Christmas party. We were also very honored to remember our Veterans, and we did have four in attendance—Michael McNeil, Billy Rollwitz, Jeff Rottman, and Maynard Schwertner. Thank you for your service and to all who are currently serving our country. Laura Pospichal, Lee and Pam Lehmann, Brad Teplicek, and Jackie Pospichal were busy in the kitchen making certain there was sufficient food and refreshments for all in attendance. The main course was baked ham prepared by Sylvia Rollwitz and Beverly Teplicek. Oh, I cannot even begin to describe the many side dishes— they were super! Our thanks to all
who brought food and the cookies— dozens of them along with some candy. Seems like the 30-plus youth present did make a dent in them which I believe is testament to the fact that we do have great cooks/bakers in Lodge 49. The Christmas tree was decorated with ornaments made by our youth club. It was beautiful! The youth club exchanged gifts with their secret pals, and to finish off the evening—who should appear but Santa without his reindeer! (No snow!) Seems everyone was a bit surprised! He also remembered two of our senior members, Eddie Mae Huebner and Lula Marecek, who were very active in our lodge in their day, with a small package as well as candy for all in attendance. The afternoon was superb! Everyone enjoyed the fun, food, and fellowship. Thanks to the officers and members who helped organize our Christmas party. You are the greatest! Wishing all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Beverly Teplicek, Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 79 Corpus Christi Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 15
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi will have a combined Christmas party with Sokol Corpus Christi on Saturday, December 15, 2012, at Sokol Hall, located at 5502 Kostoryz Road in Corpus Christi, Texas. Doors open at 3 p.m., followed by a short program and a potluck meal. Members and guests are asked to bring enough food to feed their family. Santa will make an appearance after the meal. Fraternally, Mark Rebecek, President —SPJST—
Lodge 79 Corpus Christi honors Veterans
On November 18, 2012, Lodge 79, Corpus Christi celebrated Thanksgiving and Veterans Day with a catered turkey meal. The meeting was called to order by President Mark Rebecek who also led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We had a moment of silence for deceased member Clyde Faught and all our deceased veterans who were members. All officers were present except Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky and Youth Leader Gerilyn Donnell. We had 25 members and guests present. On our sick list had been Judy
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SPJST Float Parades Through Smithville
Saturday, December 1, 2012 • Host: Lodge 38, Kovar
LEFT PHOTO: Pictured atop the SPJST Float at the Smithville Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 1, 2012, are, left to right, Dorothy Lastovica and Elizabeth, Matthew, Sheri, and Ethan Holder, all of Lodge
Majek who had a procedure done. She attended our meeting and is doing well. The October minutes and treasurer’s report were given and approved. President Rebecek introduced Sales Agent Javier Mora. He gave an informative talk, and it was good to have him, his wife, and sister at our meeting. There was no correspondence. Fraternal Activities Coordinator’s report was given by President Rebecek. Our Fraternalist of the Year is Dorothy McCoy. Congratulations, Dorothy! She will make our lodge proud. Also, Dorothy is the one who decorates our tables at our meetings. Remember, Lodge 79 to turn in your fraternal acts before the end of the year. They help in so many ways.
Lodge 49, Rowena Members Achieve 50 Years of Membership
Toni Schroeder, left, accepts a 50-year member pin for her son Paul Schroder. Roberta Rottman, center, receives her 50-year pin and accepts one for her sister Jeanne Alberts. Presenting the pins is Lodge 49 President Nancy Schwertner.
38, Kovar. RIGHT PHOTO: Matthew Holder holds up the first place float award. Looking on are Elizabeth Holder, Dorothy Lastovica, and Sheri and Ethan Holder.
Also at our December meeting, we will have elections of officers, so everyone come cast your vote. There was no unfinished business. Under new business, President Rebecek introduced the Veterans who attended our meeting. They were George Marek (World War II, Navy), Frank Sacky (Army), and Mark Rebecek (Army, Cold War, and Viet Nam Era). Each gave a talk about their time in the military, and we had a display set up of each member’s time in the military. Thank you all for serving! Our monthly donation will go to the Corpus Christi Caller-Times Christmas Appeal. The youth club report was given. Boxes for our troops were filled and will be sent off after Thanksgiving. As of this meeting, 20 lap blankets had been made for the Driscoll Childrens Hospital, and new books are still being collected for the South Texas Children's Home. They will be given as Christmas presents. Birthdays for the month of November were Brandon Rew on the 2nd and Leona Grant on the 27th. “Happy Birthday” was sung to these members. Wedding anniversary for November was Mark and Virginia Rebecek on the 27th—47 years. Happy anniversary! The big winner on the $100 door prize was Rob Marek. Congratulations, Rob! We hope we can do this again next year. Twenty-five dollar door prizes were won by Irene Mitchell and Lina Novasod.
Next Meeting—December 16 Our next meeting will be December 16 with Mexican food provided by the lodge. Members are asked to bring a
dessert. The meeting adjourned, Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 81 Needville meets Sunday, Dec. 16
We will have ham at our next meal on Sunday, December 16, 2012. Bradley Stavinoha will pick up a honey-baked ham. Tom Stavinoha said that he will buy homemade chicken noodle soup that the KC’s next door will be selling, so we can have soup with our meal. Many thanks to these volunteers. Members, please bring a side dish and a dessert. See you at the next meeting. Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 88, Houston Lodge 92 seeks scholarship Fort Worth applications invites all to New Attention all Lodge 88, Houston Year’s Eve dance graduating seniors! The deadline for our Lodge 88 scholarship is December 31, 2012. Please email carolhavemann@yahoo.com or contact Carolyn at the lodge office for an application. Carol Havemann, Chairman —SPJST—
Dear Members, Ring in the new year at National Hall - SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth, located at 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road in Fort Worth, Texas! Doors open for our New Year’s Eve
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Dance and Party on Monday, December 31, 2012, at 8 p.m. Music by Gary Lee Orchestra is from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Complimentary champagne, blackeyed peas, and cornbread will be served at midnight. Admission is $40 per person. Advanced tickets are $35 per person. Tickets are on sale now. Call (817) 624-1361. Wear a mask. BYOB. Come on our to National Hall -
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Lodge 92, Fort Worth for a great evening of dancing and fun! Fraternally, Sherrie Kubala Watkins —SPJST—
Scenes from Lodge 49, Rowena’s Christmas Party Sunday, December 2, 2012 • Lodge 49, Rowena Hall
LEFT PHOTO: Youth make cards for their moms and dads. PHOTO 2: Youth play a game of “Who can eat the marshmallows the fastest!”
PHOTO 3: Youth enjoy bingo. RIGHT PHOTO: Youth listen to District Youth Counselor Beverly Teplicek.
LEFT PHOTO: Diana Rozmen and Bill West sit at the registration table. PHOTO 2: Members visit. PHOTO 3: Members enjoy a game of domi-
noes. RIGHT PHOTO: Cammi Teplicek looks at her gift from her secret pal.
LEFT PHOTO: Youth sing Christmas carols for everyone. PHOTO 2: Eddie Mae Huebner receives a gift from Santa. PHOTO 3: Cotton Wood
thinks that by covering his face, Santa will disappear! RIGHT PHOTO: Lula Marecek receives a gift from Santa.
LEFT PHOTO: Youth await Santa to pass out presents. PHOTO 2: Veterans are recognized and thanked for their service. PHOTO 3: Members
join hands to pray before the meal. RIGHT PHOTO: Members prepare their plates for the delicious meal.
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SPJST Float Parades Through Ballinger
Saturday, November 24, 2012 • Host: Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club
Lodge 49, Rowena members rode the SPJST Float in the Ballinger Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 24. The float received the first place
Lodge 92 Fort Worth: hall manager Joyce to retire
Dear Readers, Lodge 92, Fort Worth (National Hall) announces the retirement of Joyce Tesar as hall manager. After Joyce serving almost 33 years in this position, lodge members will not let this event pass without an appropriate send-off. We invite you to a retirement party for Joyce on Sunday, January 6, 2013, during our regular country/western dance from 3 to 7 p.m. The dance will be free of charge to all friends who wish to say goodbye to Joyce. Of course, there will be speeches and other surprises. Fraternally, Sherrie Kubala Watkins —SPJST—
Lodge 130, Dallas gives to community
Members of Lodge 130, Dallas met on December 2, 2012, for the lodge meeting at the home of Stanley and Martha Vrla and decided on our end of year contributions. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Sonseearay Vrla reported donating 10 boxes of clothing to the Soup Mobile Thrift Store in Dallas and is getting more clothing together so more can be donated. Benevolence Committee Chairman John Boylan proposed a donation to the Soup Mobile, and the lodge approved $1,000 to sponsor a table for the annual Christmas dinner for the homeless at the Omni Hotel in Dallas. John Boylan and John Vrla will be the wait staff for that table on Christmas Eve to serve the homeless. The lodge also voted to contribute $500 to St. Joseph’s Residence in memory of deceased members Annie Brown and Eugene and Rose Parma; $300 to the American Red Cross; and $100 to UNICEF. Youth member Katie Shinn volunteers at her school for UNICEF, and she will present the check to them on behalf of Lodge 130.
youth award. Thanks to all members who participated. The youth club is under the direction of Youth Leader Beverly Teplicek.
Meal and Fellowship After the meeting was adjourned, we all went to Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant for a wonderful meal and fellowship. We were honored to have two guests join us—Marie Slamova from the Czech Republic and her host Dee Morgan. Marie is a longtime
friend and was our tour guide when our lodge toured the Czech Republic in July 2011. We all had a very nice visit, fellowship, and a great meal. Fraternally, John Vrla President —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Members Receive State Tourney Champ Jackets
Dan Stepan, left, and Frank Klinkovsky, Sr. receive 2012 State 42 Domino first place jackets from Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez. They are all members of Lodge 47, Seaton.
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Scenes from Lodge 54, West’s Christmas Party Sunday, December 2, 2012 • Lone Star Hall in West
West High Junior Historian Dancers entertain during the SPJST Lodge 54, West Christmas Party held Sunday, December 2. The party began with a social hour followed by the dancers’ performance. A fried chicken
dinner was served. Santa then visited, and adult and children cash door prizes were awarded. More than 400 members and guests attended this year’s party.
LEFT PHOTO: West High Junior Historian Dancers involve the audience in “The Chicken Dance.” CENTER PHOTO: Dancers pose after their performance. They accepted a $50 check from SPJST District Three Direc-
tor Johnnie Krizan’s Discretionary Funds. Lodge 54 also donated $50 to the group. RIGHT PHOTO: Members line up to prepare their plates with the delicious fried chicken dinner.
LEFT PHOTO: Kera Kaluza tells Santa her Christmas wishes. Looking on is Kera’s grandfather Freddie Kaluza. PHOTO 2: Accordion music was provided by Marvin Cepak. PHOTO 3: Santa visits with attendees.
Thanks to Gary and Jana Hough for their assistance with Santa’s visit. RIGHT PHOTO: Enjoying the party are, left to right, Johnnie and Bernice Soukup and Helen and Ernest Mach.
LEFT PHOTO: Ludmila Vaculik, left, and Marcela Vaculik. CENTER PHOTO: The Sefcik family. Maxine Sefcik, wife of the late Vestnik Editor Rudy Sefcik, is pictured with son Bubba Sefcik, back, second from left,
his wife Melissa, and their children Lucas and Leia, and son Terry Sefcik, back, right. RIGHT PHOTO: Pictured, back to front, are Bill and Jeanette Karlik and Doris and Robert Hessel.
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Lodge 133 San Antonio Christmas lunch Sunday, Dec. 16
Christmas is near! Lodge 133, San Antonio will hold its Christmas luncheon on Sunday, December 16, 2012, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Activity Center, located at 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio, Texas 78210. Registration begins at 12 noon, and lunch will be served at 12:20 p.m. A complete ham dinner with trimmings and dessert will be catered by the lodge. Christmas party will follow. We want to make sure we have enough food for everyone. If you are a member who does not regularly attend our functions, please call Vicki Reese (210) 698-1525 or Jarolyn Popp (830) 214-5228 to RSVP. If no one answers, please leave a voice message. We look forward to seeing you on December 16! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Lodge 133! Fraternally, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—
Lodge 169 Brenham members celebrate Christmas
Members of Bluebonnet Lodge 169, Brenham held their annual Christmas party and meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at the Cannery in Brenham. A delicious meal was served to the members as old and young gathered to welcome in the holidays, Christmas and the new year. Lodge members brought canned goods to the party for distribution at the Faith Mission food pantry. District One Director Donnie Victorick and wife Janice attended the event. Director Victorick spoke to the gathering with enthusiasm and commented on the crowd attendance with new faces. He also updated lodge members and guests on the activities of SPJST and the new program to revisit each member making sure all certificate information was up-to-date. For the new faces in attendance, he gave an informative overview of SPJST and how the local lodge and SPJST Supreme Lodge work together providing insurance benefits while
P P P Presenting 2013 Officers P P P SPJST Lodge 54, West
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not be a business meeting. ‘Tis the season of giving, so we are gathering canned goods for the needy. Please be generous in your giving and put a smile on someone’s face. :) Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 181, Conroe: no December meeting
Lodge 54, West officers for 2013 are, left to right, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jean Maler, Treasurer Mary Lou Mynar, Secretary Janice Kaluza, Czech Reporter Jan Vaculik, Vice President Wilburn Willis, and President Freddie Kaluza. Officers were installed by Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny.
doing good things in each community. A brief business meeting was held to determine a new meeting place for 2013. It was voted by the members to hold meetings at ‘On the Deck’ Restaurant, located on FM 389 in Brenham, Texas 77833 with the meal starting at 6 p.m. and the meeting at 7 p.m. Lodge meetings will be held in February, April, June, August, October, and December. Also, members elected officers for the new year. Officers are: President Don (Donie) Strickland Vice President/FAC Dorothy Strickland Secretary-Treasurer Lenora Bliznak Reporter Leroy Kamas
Lodge 179 Warrenton meets Thursday, Dec. 13
The meeting location has changed. On Thursday, December 13, 2012, Lodge 179, Warrenton will meet at Orsak’s Cafe in Fayetteville, Texas. Social will start at 6:30 p.m. There will
Dear Members, Just a reminder that Lodge 181, Conroe will not have a meeting in December. Charles D. Toney III Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 258, Seguin elects 2013 officers
SPJST Lodge 258, Seguin met Sunday, November 18, 2012, at the Alumni Student Center, Texas Lutheran Campus, in Seguin with 14 members and guests present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance followed with an opening prayer.
P P P Presenting 2013 Officers P P P SPJST Lodge 63, Sweet Home
Fraternally, Don (Donie) Strickland President —SPJST—
Lodge 63, Sweet Home’s monthly meeting and annual Christmas social was Sunday, December 2, 2012, at 12 noon at Tobola’s Party House in Sweet Home. The 2013 officers are, second from left to right, President Diane Ward, Vice President Preston Koncaba, Secretary Ann Moseley, Treasurer Earline Zabransky, FAC Elaine Berkovsky, and Flag Bearer Dylan Ward. The officers were installed by District Six Director Karen Kaspar, far left.
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The minutes from the October meeting were approved as read. Treasurer Colleen Jenke gave the financial report. President Chester Jenke gave the fraternal activities report. The Home Office Christmas Open House is December 3. The awards banquet will be held on January 26, 2013, at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple, Texas. The Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Bowling Tournament will be held at the Fiesta Lanes in New Braunfels on February 9.
Officers elected for 2013 are:
President Chester Jenke Vice President/Youth Leader Curry Jenke Secretary Henrietta Lowak Treasurer Colleen Jenke Reporter Carrie Origas FAC Stephanie Mills
Erin Johnston who celebrated her birthday on November 22 received $5 for being present at November’s meeting. The lodge voted to continue to
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award members $5 the month of their birthday in 2013. To be eligible to receive the money, you must attend the meeting the month of your birthday. The 2012 Christmas party was discussed. The party will be held on Thursday, December 27 at Casa Sol, located on Highway 123 By Pass in Seguin. All members are invited to attend (Dutch treat). Everyone is asked to bring a wrapped gift valued at not more than $10 for a fun gift exchange. Bring nonperishable food for the food pantry. Celebrating their 67th wedding an-
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niversary in November were Vernell and Vernon Schultz. Congratulations! We wish you both many more happy anniversaries. The meeting was adjourned, and a delicious Thanksgiving meal was enjoyed by everyone. The turkey and dressing was provided by Chester and Colleen Jenke. Side dishes and desserts were provided by members. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Lodge 258! Henrietta Lowak, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Celebrates Thanksgiving; Honors Veterans
LEFT PHOTO: Rob Marek, Ruth Marek, and George Marek in line receiving Thanksgiving meal. George is a World War II Veteran. CENTER PHOTO: Receiving Thanksgiving meal are Frank Sacky, Susan Sacky,
Judy Majek, Ana Mora, Javier Mora, and Irma Mills. RIGHT PHOTO: Virginia and Mark Rebecek celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary on November 27.
LEFT and CENTER PHOTOS: Members enjoy the Thanksgiving meal served at Lodge 79’s meeting. RIGHT PHOTO: Rob Marek displays a
$100 bill he won as one of the many door prizes drawn at Lodge 79’s meeting held on November 18.
LEFT PHOTO: Veterans Frank Sacky, left, George Marek center, and Mark Rebecek. George is a World War II Veteran, and Frank Sacky and Mark Rebecek are Cold War and Viet Nam era Veterans. CENTER
PHOTO: Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Veterans displayed their military articles from their time in the military. RIGHT PHOTO: Happy November birthdays to Leona Grant on the 27th and Brandon Rew on the 2nd.
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Scenes from Lodge 88, Houston’s Christmas Party Saturday, December 1, 2012 • Lodge 88, Houston’s Chandelier Ballroom
LEFT PHOTO: SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Czech Concert Orchestra entertains with lively Christmas music. CENTER PHOTO: Youth and adults
join in caroling with the band. RIGHT PHOTO: 2012 District Five King Ryan Bronikowski, left, plays the tuba in the Orchestra.
LEFT PHOTO: Youth pose with Santa after he read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” poem. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 88, Houston Czech Con-
cert Orchestra. RIGHT PHOTO: Santa Claus visits with 1993 State King John Buri and children Griffin and Paige.
LEFT PHOTO: Santa Claus had a special visit with Leander and Josephine Pflughaupt. Leander celebrated his 90th birthday on December 3. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 88 Youth Leader Barbara Linney-Gon-
zales joins Helen Hegwood in a Christmas carol. RIGHT PHOTO: Mary Ann Kieschnick, left, of Lodge 142, Houston and Lodge 88 Assistant Youth Leader Michelle Wockenfuss.
LEFT PHOTO: District Five Fraternal Field Manager Delisle Doherty and granddaughter Chloe. PHOTO 2: Tyler Parker, left, and Mark Polly sing together. PHOTO 3: Lodge 88 members recognized David Nauert with
a special birthday cake and “Happy Birthday” song for his birthday on December 1. David is from Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy. RIGHT PHOTO: Helen Hegwood sings with Mathieu Barcak.
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T r ad i t i o n a l C z ec h Ch r i s tm a s
Traditional Czech Christmas The winter holidays, which culminate with Christmas Eve, begin with the season of Advent, which is actually a period of preparation for the Christmas holidays. Advent is a latin word which means coming or arrival. Advent lasts for four Sundays, recalling the 4,000 years in which humanity awaited the arrival of the Redeemer. For Christians, Advent is a time of penance and religious reflection. In the past believers would fast during this period in the past, eating eggs, milk, cheese, and fish in place of meat. This fasting and atonement preceded the abundance, plenty, and merriment of the Christmas holidays. After St. Lucille's Day, the last holiday of Advent, preparations began for the celebration of Christmas - the biggest holiday of the year, when the birth of Baby Jesus is celebrated.
Advent The period of Advent coincides with the commemorative days of a number of saints, which also include a number of other popular customs and superstitions. These customs in all likelihood have their connections to certain Christian beliefs, but many of them still harken back to the beliefs of pagan mythology. Not all of these cus-
Lodge 92, Fort Worth Honors Fraternalist of the Year
Congratulations to 2012 Lodge 92, Fort Worth Fraternalist of the Year Sherrie Kubala Watkins, center. Sherrie was recognized with a plaque presented by District Three Director John Krizan, left, and Cheryl Hubenak (on behalf of Lodge 92 President Gordon Hubenak).
toms were observed everywhere, of course, and each of them had a number of regional variations.
November 30 The first Advent holiday falls on November 30, Saint Andrew's Day. This day - dedicated to one of the 12 apostles - used to be a day for fortunetelling, though today this has become more of a Christmas Eve activity. One example of this fortune-telling
P P P Presenting 2013 Officers P P P SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth
The 2013 officers of Lodge 92, Fort Worth are, second from left to right, Reporter Cheryl Hubenak, Vice President Al Kercho, Secretary Kenneth Krivanek, Treasurer Mary Ann Krivanek, Financial Secretary Norma McLendon, and Trustees Sherrie Kubala Watkins, Bill McLenndon, Lisa Juran, and Evelyn Scaff. Not pictured are President Gordon Hubenak, Youth Leader Holly Anderson, and Trustee Joe Hubenak.
was the practice where girls in Silesia would melt lead to read their futures. They would melt it in spoons over a candle, and then quickly pour it into cold water through a key whose teeth formed the shape of a cross. From the form into which the lead hardened, they would make predictions on what their next husband would look like: slim, fat, handsome, ugly, hunchbacked, etc. In the shape the lead took, the girls would also look for signs of
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the various crafts in order to predict the profession of their future bridegroom. Elsewhere, girls would look for the appearance of their future husband in a hole cut in the ice, where shadows revealed his character to them. Still, in other places, girls would tap on the door of the henhouse, and if a rooster crowed, the girl would be married in the next year. If a hen answered, she would have another year to wait. December 4 The next Advent holiday celebrated was December 4, Saint Barbara's Day. St. Barbara was a martyr from the ancient period of the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire. Barbara was the first of the "parading figures" of the season. The disguises people wore, in which they wandered around rural villages during the evening, really only resembled St. Barbara in name. They were made up of a woman's mask with a white cloak and long, flowing hair, with green wreaths on her head and whisks for punishing children, but also hand-baskets with fruit and nuts for presents. In some regions, Barbara became Bruna, Perchta, or Klibna, and in others, people accompanied her disguised as goats, mares, or devils. To this day, people cut off cherry twigs on St. Barbara's Day and put them in vases, where they bloom around Christmas Eve, thus signifying luck
P P P Presenting 2013 Officers P P P SPJST Lodge 97, Placedo
Lodge 97, Placedo hosted its quarterly meeting and Christmas social on Saturday, December 1, 2012, at Veracruz Restaurant in Victoria. 2013 officers are, second from left to right, President Marvin Tomas, Vice President/FAC Donna Vanek, Secretary Gay Revel, Treasurer Dennis Vanek, and Reporter Diana Redd. The officers were installed by District Six Director Karen Kaspar.
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and hope in the search for a partner for life.
December 6 The most popular of the Advent holidays was - and still is - the day of Saint Nicholas (Mikulas), December 6, though it is actually celebrated the evening before. St. Nicholas is actually the only one of the "parading figures" remaining today. Mikulas is primarily a children's holiday, because he delivers presents and also reminds people that the coming of the awaited Baby Jesus is near.
December 13 The final Advent holiday is December 13 - the day of Saint Lucille, after which began the preparations for the Christmas holidays. Today this day no longer has any meaning, but in the past it was very important. St. Lucille protected against witchcraft and sorcery. The variety of the popular customs in the Czech Lands is well demonstrated by the different "parading figures" with Lucille's name. In some places, Lucille appeared as a mysterious, secretive being, with a white mask, embodying fear and horror. In some places, she also had a long nose or a knife with which she frightened children, threatening to cut open their bellies. She didn't tap on the window like
St. Barbara, but appeared unexpectedly. In different towns, Lucille evolved into a more pleasant form, roaming the village disguised as an old, hunch-backed woman with her face concealed by a mask carrying a wooden spoon, teasing the young people.
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Lodge 139, Danbury Members Visit SPJST Home Office
Source: http://archiv.radio.cz/christmas/advent.html
Christmas Tree Vánoční strom The first lighting of a Christmas tree was in 1812 in the Prague villa of the director of the Theater of the Estates, Jan K. Liebich. Thirty years later, they were being sold commonly in Prague and were referred to as Christ's trees. They first caught on among wealthy Czech families, and started appearing in Moravia around the turn of the 20th century. The custom made its way to the Czech Lands from Germany where it had spread from town to town in the 17th and 18th centuries. In the 19th century and to the middle of this one, Christmas trees were mainly fir, which in the present day due to its scarcity, has been replaced by the sturdier spruce and pine. The practice of putting up lit Christmas trees in public places caught on in Europe after World War I. According to traditional accounts, the first public
Lodge 130, Dallas Members Enjoy Dinner at Buca di Beppo
Lodge 130, Dallas members met December 2, 2012, for a meal at Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant. Pictured in front of the table is Jonathan Vrla. On the left side are Stanley Vrla, Martha Vrla, Nancy Shinn, Katie Shinn, Marie Slamova, Dee Morgan, Billy Shinn, and Heather. On the right side are John Vrla, Sonseearay Vrla, Teresa Boylan, and John Boylan.
Sonny and Nancy Pieper and daughter Angela visited the SPJST Home Office in Temple on December 3, 2012. Pictured, left to right, are Supreme Lodge Chairman/District One Director Donnie Victorick, Sonny, Angela, and Nancy Pieper, and District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt. Sonny and Angela are members of Lodge 139, Danbury.
Christmas tree was erected in Plzen in 1925. This practice quickly spread during the First Republic to other Czech and Moravian towns and villages.
Christmas Mistletoe Vánoční jmelí Ever-green plants drew the attention of our ancestors, as they seemed mysterious to them - growing high in the crowns of trees, with its fruit of white berries like pearls which actually ripen in December. And because it was mysterious, it had to have magical effects. It was believed then that it protected against fires, and it was hung in homes to keep out witchcraft and evil spirits. Mistletoe was also believed to bring good luck, just like horseshoes or four-leaf clover. In the Middle Ages, it was used as a significant medicinal plant, and modern science has acknowledged the medicinal properties of mistletoe. It contains a substance for lowering blood pressure and relieving dilation of vessels, a substance which is extracted for the production of medicine for the treatment of arteriosclerosis. A lot of legends also exist about mistletoe. According to one of them, mistletoe was once a tree, of whose wood the cross on which Christ died was made. The tree then shriveled up with shame, changing into a plant that pours down good fortune on all who pass under it. Mistletoe also brings good luck to those who receive it as a gift, but not
to those who only buy it. Christmas mistletoe grows on leafy trees that lose their leaves in the Fall and its use as a decorative Christmas plant spread to Europe from England. The custom is still held in the Czech Lands, and people affix silver, gold or green sprigs of mistletoe to chandeliers or put in a little vase on the table. besides the Christmas tree is mistletoe.
Source: http://old.radio.cz/en/html/tree.html © Copyright 1996-2011 Radio Prague, All Rights Reserved
Carols and Carolling Carolling is an old Czech custom, where carollers go from house to house in a group, singing songs and collecting presents in each house. The main period of carolling runs from Christmas Eve to the Day of the Three Kings, thus from December 24 to January 6. Most often, people went carolling on Christmas Eve, St. Stephen's Day (December 26), and on New Year's. Another period of carolling was during the Easter holidays. Both of these carolling periods reflect the original message of carolling: to give regards to each home at the beginning of a new year - on the calender and in the fields. Through their carols, the people wished for prosperity in the future, and this wish for success in agriculture and in their personal life (love and health) had a deeper meaning than the later New Year's good wishes. For this rea-
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son, carollers were warmly welcomed into homes and their carols were of good tidings and delivered with a merry feeling. Carollers would often go dressed in costumes and carolling would take on a racier nature. The best known of the czech carols today are Narodil se Kristus Pan Christ the Lord was Born; Nesem Vam Noviny - Bringing Good News to You; or Ticha Noc - Silent Night.
P P P Presenting 2013 Officers P P P SPJST Lodge 169, Brenham
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Source: http://old.radio.cz/en/html/carols.html © Copyright 1996-2011 Radio Prague, All Rights Reserved
Nativity Scenes The first known Nativity scene - a three-dimensional representation of the birth of Christ - in Prague, and in the Czech Lands for that matter, was presented to the public by the Jesuits at their church of St. Climentus at Charles bridge in 1560. What it looked like nobody knows exactly. Presumably, it was an imitation of the manger in Bethlehem where Jesus was born. Following this example, Nativity scenes started to spread to other churches and monasteries. Towards the end of the 18th century, during the Enlightenment, Nativity scenes left the churches and caught on in the villages and towns among ordinary people. In the biblical story of the birth of Christ, people were
Lodge 169, Brenham installed its 2013 officers. They are, left to right, Secretary-Treasurer Lenora Bliznak, Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Dorothy Strickland, Reporter Leroy Kamas, and President Don (Donie) Strickland. Officers were installed by District One Director Donnie Victorick.
brought closer together by their suffering - their poverty and fear of the future - but also by hope and the love of children. Nativity scenes also enabled people to become almost direct witnesses to the occurrence in Bethlehem and reminded them vividly of Christ's birth.
To the primary figures - Jesus in the manger, Mary, Joseph, the ox, the shepherds with their flocks, and the three wise men - people added other figures drawn from their surroundings, and the figures were often placed in fantastic sceneries. The materials from which the Nativity scenes were built varied; some were of paper, handpainted, some were carved from wood, and some were modeled out of different maleable substances. In the course of hundreds of years, these regional differences in the construction
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of Nativity scenes, in their conception, and in the materials used evolved. To this day, these scenes attract many visitors to various regional museums. The custom of building Nativity scenes was at one time the most widespread of Czech Christmas traditions. They were the very symbol of Christmas, until the 19th century, when the rising popularity of Christmas trees overtook Nativity scenes as the new symbol of Christmas. Today, the religious character of Nativity scenes has faded into the background and to most people, they are now more representative of the feeling of family good cheer because Christmas is frequently the only period of family togetherness during the year. The present-day Christmas exhibitions of Nativity scenes demonstrate that the tradition of their construction is still alive and well in the Czech Republic.
Source: http://old.radio.cz/en/html/manger.html © Copyright 1996-2011 Radio Prague, All Rights Reserved
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Lodge 169, Brenham Members Enjoy Christmas Party
Lodge 169, Brenham members enjoyed a great meal and fellowship and gathered canned goods for Faith Mission’s Food Pantry in Brenham recently.
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ily Funeral Home in Elgin. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Friday, November 30 at Grace Lutheran Church in Elgin. He was born June 5, 1934, to Joe and Cecil Brian in Shreveport, Louisiana. Beau served his country in the Army as a tank driver in Korea. He was a skilled custom cabinet maker and builder in general. A friendly man and a talker, Beau loved visiting with people. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, reading and watching westerns, and dancing. In fact, Beau met his future wife Doris at a dance, and they enjoyed going to polka festivals together. On July 15, 1983, they were joined in Holy Matrimony at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pflugerville. On July 1, 1984, Beau confirmed his Christian faith at Grace Lutheran Church in Elgin. There, along with
In Memoriam
In Memory of John Valla
John E. Valla left this earthly life on Thursday, November 15, 2012, at the age of 97 years, five months, and nine days. John was born Sunday, June 6, 1915, in Harmony, Texas, to Joseph and Vera (Martinets) Valla. He married Eleanora Drozda on May 11, 1946. He was given the nickname “Cookie” by his sister Albina because of his pasJohn Valla sion for cookies and his habit of sneaking a handful out of the oven while they were baking. The nickname stuck through the years. He owned Valla Grocery and Service Station in Slaton, Texas, for two years. He was a master carpenter and worked for Quebe Construction Company for many years and was a retired farmer. He loved sports, hunting, fishing, gardening—but most of all, he loved dancing. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor and Taylor Brethren Church. Among all who mourn his passing are daughter Johna and son-in-law Mike Graham; grandchildren Michael and Rachel Graham; great-grandchildren Ryen Sanchez, Jude Michael Herring, Caitlyn Gaston, and Dylan Michael Graham. He was preceded in death by parents Joseph and Vera Valla; son John Edward Valla, Jr.; wife Eleanora Valla; and granddaughter Shawna Graham Herring. Memorial gifts may be given to Taylor Brethren Church, P.O. Box 351, Taylor, Texas 76574. —SPJST—
In Memory of Joseph “Beau” Brian
Joseph L. “Beau” Brian, age 78, a baptized child of God, fell asleep in Jesus and entered into eternal glory with God in heaven on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Family and friends paid their respects on Thursday, November 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at ProviBeau Brian dence-Jones Fam-
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Doris, he remained a member for the rest of his life, receiving the Word of God and the Lord’s Supper for the nourishment of Christian faith. Beau was a member of SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin. Beau was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Doris Olds and Shirley Cobb; and brother Jay Brian. He is survived by wife Doris of Elgin; step-daughters and husbands Kathy and Patrick George of Elgin, Debbie and Charles Stover, Jr. of Hutto, and Jeannie and Mel Pennington of Spring; stepson and wife Larry and Christie Mills of Brookhaven, Mississippi; sisters Barbara Camarata of Hudson, Iowa, Jean and husband Herman Giddins of Plain Dealing, Louisiana, and Betty and husband Bill Cosens of Sonora, Georgia; brothers Morgan and wife Lisa of Princeton, Louisiana, and Delbert and wife
Supreme Lodge SPJST • Temple, Texas
Death Claims Paid in November 2012 Name
From 11/01/2012 to 11/30/2012
Patrick J. Patek Jodie T. Blaha Minnie Lee Ries Claude Smitherman Mary Evelyn Starek Betty P. Watkins Henry Vrana Clyde Faught Guadalupe R. Luna Dorothy J. Edwards Lad Becka Moody R. Faust Kelly Beth Balke Lucia Aguirre Jo Ann Jager Antonie Holub Lillian M. Cripe Joyce Dell Hoelscher James John Buckner Alice Duncan Delores M. Naivar Todd Madden Montgomery Alice N. Hafner Jim L. Kunetka Wilburn G. Denkeler Hilda S. Krueger
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88 29 18 91 25 88 148 79 160 66 51 9 201 229 148 40 47 29 18 255 29 177 74 63 26 29
Location
Houston Taylor Elgin Crosby Ennis Houston El Maton Corpus Christi San Angelo Waco Ellinger Snook Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Abilene El Maton El Camp-Hillje Seaton Taylor Elgin Katy Taylor Academy Lovelady Sweet Home Skidmore Taylor
Date of Admission
2/16/1962 4/17/1964 7/01/1990 12/18/1970 8/25/1998 10/24/1936 1/12/1950 8/20/1957 5/15/2007 10/26/1976 10/26/1967 4/08/1953 9/19/1979 6/04/2003 11/09/1971 9/28/1999 7/09/1973 11/29/1944 5/16/1980 4/11/2008 11/25/1959 10/01/1992 2/03/1972 1/04/1939 12/12/2006 3/05/1996
Date of Death
8/01/2007 10/01/2012 7/08/2012 10/12/2012 10/20/2012 10/09/2012 10/02/2012 10/16/2012 9/29/2012 10/27/2012 10/29/2012 10/24/2012 10/10/2012 10/22/2012 10/26/2012 10/24/2012 11/08/2012 10/19/2012 8/13/2012 10/19/2012 11/01/2012 8/25/2012 11/07/2012 9/15/2012 8/24/2012 8/13/2011
To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC, Secretary-Treasurer
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Velma of Normangee; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers for Beau were grandsons Luke and Adam Stover and Austin and Grant Mills. Though we mourn because of Beau’s death, we take comfort from the truth that he was saved for everlasting resurrected life by God’s grace, through the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. To Him, be glory forever! Beau’s family asked that memorials given in honor of him be directed to the building fund of Grace Lutheran Church (LCMS), 801 West 11th Street, Elgin, Texas 78621 Services were entrusted to Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home. Respectfully submitted, Evelyn Gustafson Lodge 18, Elgin —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy
We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge Pokrok, No. 84, Dallas, Texas, on behalf of the entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, HELEN (KOPECKY) TROJACEK. Helen was born in Dallas on October 7, 1924, and passed away September 29, 2012. She was married to Leo C. Trojacek of Ennis, Texas, for nearly 66 years. Helen was a member of SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas. She was preceded in death by parents Leo and Victoria Vita Kopecky; and brother Leo Kopecky Jr. She is survived by husband Leo Trojack; niece and nephew Jeri and Richard Kopecky; great-nephews Richard, Jr., Aaron, and Nathan Kopecky and their families; and greatniece Kelli Duffy and her family. Visitation was from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2 at Grove Hill Funeral Home. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. on October 3 at Grove Hill Serenity Chapel. Burial followed at Grove Hill Memorial Park. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Justine Yeager Cherri Petr —SPJST—
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Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club enjoys Christmas social
SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club held its meeting on December 2, 2012, at 3 p.m. We had 16 youth and eight adults present. The youth met at the same time as the adult lodge meeting, so the youth club led the Pledge of Allegiance for the combined groups. Next, we completed Vestnik projects and discussed the camp tee-shirt contest. Linda Pospisil donated three jars of candy to guess the number and win the jar. The winners were Bailey Sumner, Emily Sumner, and Dounia Mohad. Thank you, Linda! Brian Vanicek donated three SPJST teddy bears, and those winners were Colten Voigt, Emily Sumner, and Bailey
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Sumner. Thank you, Brian! We split our group into boys and girls and had a gift exchange while I read the story about the Wright Family. This is always fun and confusing while the kids pass the gifts to the left and right. Lastly, we decorated cookies and then ate them. While we socialized before dinner with the adult lodge, Santa came for a visit. We had a great day with one another and look forward to our next meeting. I’m proud and excited to announce that we had a successful bake sale at our hall on Friday, November 3. We received many food items from each youth family and many adult members. We raised $410 from the sale and District Two Director Jesse Pospisil donated $250. Thank you, Mr. Director! Combined, we have $660 for needy families in Taylor. We’re working on getting the infor-
Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club Supports Food Pantry, SPCA
Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club members collected canned goods for the local food pantry and pet food for the Houston SPCA. Pictured, left to right, are Tyler Parker, Catherine Casey, Allison Wockenfuss, Denae Bronikowski, Cheyenne Parker, Jered Polly , Ryan Bronikowski (in back), Mathieu Barcak, Nathan Polly, Keith Wockenfuss, and Lea Barcak.
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mation about the families, but we’ll help out as many families as possible. Next Meeting—January 6 Our next meeting will be January 6, 2013, at 1 p.m. Fraternally, Cristy Girod, Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth enjoys Christmas party
Dear Readers, On December 2, 2012, we had our youth Christmas party. We all enjoyed snacks and had our youth club meeting. We all brought a toy to be given to Toys for Tots. On December 9, we will have our lodge Christmas party and memorial service. I hope to see everyone, and on January 6, 2013, we will have our next meeting. Fraternally Brandon Hoelscher —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club reports on December meeting
SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club met on Sunday, December 2, 2012, at the lodge hall. The meeting was held before the lodge Christmas party. The roll call showed all officers and youth leaders present. Members absent was John Havlak and Megan and Sarah Booher. The minutes were read by Secretary Cammi Teplicek, and the treasurer’s report was given by Hunter Teplicek. The new correspondence was from John Multer, Commander of the VFW Post 2196, thanking us for helping to put out flags at the cemetery and for riding the float for the Veterans Day parade. We also received a thank you letter from Runnels County CPS. Youth Leader Beverly Teplicek welcomed all members present. She also thanked everyone who helped make the toiletries for the CPS. She also reported on the wish list for the child less fortunate than we. The gifts
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on their list were purchased and delivered. We rode the SPJST Float in the Christmas parade in Ballinger on November 24. The float was driven by David and Melanie from the SPJST Home Office, and we won first place. We won $75 in Ballinger Bucks, and we will have a pizza party! The next youth club meeting will be on January 13 at the lodge hall at 4 p.m. The next call-in will be on January 7 at 7 p.m. for members who have missed a meeting. Respectfully submitted, Brandon Teplicek, Reporter —SPJST—
How to make a difference this holiday season
(StatePoint) Better than any toy, trinket or fruit basket, what if you could give a gift that would actually make a profound difference in someone’s life? The holidays are the perfect time to reach out to the less fortunate. Here are a few ways you can help this holiday season:
ample, you can opt to help fund a year of school for girls in Afghanistan, contribute to gardening tools and seeds to help families in need grow food, or help train Burmese refugees, to deliver basic health care. In so doing, both you and your recipient gain a true sense of the kind of work your gift is supporting. “These gifts have a tangible impact on the lives of refugees and others who have been displaced by conflict, politi-
cal upheaval and natural disaster around the world,” says Kay Bellor of the International Rescue Committee. “They help families to survive and thrive and last a lot longer than a box of chocolates.” For more information or to give Rescue Gifts, visit www.Rescue.org/gifts. Donate Toys Unfortunately, there are countless
children out there whose families can’t afford a gift-filled holiday that many of us take for granted. By donating unwrapped toys and books to charity, your generosity will undoubtedly brighten up a child’s season. As you enjoy the holidays, take the time to help out someone less fortunate. Just a small bit can go a long way. —SPJST—
Scenes from Lodge 29, Taylor’s Christmas Party Sunday, December 2, 2012 • Lodge 29, Taylor Hall
ABOVE PHOTOS: Cookie decorating! BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Voigt kids! BELOW CENTER and RIGHT PHOTOS: Gift exchange!
Work at a Soup Kitchen Many people have made it a yearly tradition to volunteer at a soup kitchen during the holidays. You can help the homeless and hungry get a hot meal and give them the small gift of a full stomach. Contact your local soup kitchen to see how you can help. If you don’t have time to volunteer, consider donating non-perishable goods, as many soup kitchens have a food pantry as well.
Help a Family in a Crisis Zone A gift from the mall is nice, but donating to a philanthropic organization on behalf of a loved one is a much more meaningful way to celebrate the holidays. There are an estimated 40 million people around the world who have been uprooted from their homes by war and disaster. They live in limbo, struggle to survive and have no place to call home. By purchasing a “Rescue Gift” to honor friends and family in lieu of store-bought presents, you’ll be contributing to critical supplies and services for vulnerable families. The International Rescue Committee’s Rescue Gifts offer a wide variety of gifts at various price points. For ex-
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TOP LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club. TOP PHOTO 2: Aaron, Kara, and Ryan. TOP PHOTO 3: Brandon and Hailey. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Dounia and Basil. LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to the jar estimation winners! They are, left to right, Bailey, Emily, and Dounia. They are pictured with Santa Claus.
RIGHT PHOTO: Sumner family.
—Submitted by Cristy Girod Youth Leader
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• Letters to Bibbie •
This article is one of a series of “Letters to Bibbie,” written by Ivo Marek to his distant relative Vickie (Bibbie) Cooper of Granger, Texas. Ivo and his parents live in Choceň, Czech Republic. Ivo is an engineer by profession and an accomplished weaver and textile artist. In addition, his hobbies are gardening, cooking, and fine-tuning his English.
Dear Bibbie, Today, I will tell you more about my home town Choceň. Last week, we visited Choceň’s museum on an exposition of historic pictures of Choceň. We bought five postcards showing pictures of oil-paintings by Choceň painters. In the middle of the town square
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stands an 80-foot high Baroque Lady Plague Column. The statue is made from sandstone. It was built in spite of the wood statue of St. Florian in the year 1760. On top of the column is placed a statue of Our Lady, plus three statues—SaintVáclav, Saint Ludmila, and Saint Florián. I send pictures of the Town Square in 1867 and 1869, showing Our Lady Plague Column. During World War I, Choceň had markets once a week. Livestock, including pigs and hogs, were sold on a place named “Pigs place.” I have included a picture of “Pigs place.” I’m also sending views of Choceň in 1912 and a winter scene in 1941. I hope you enjoy these pictures below. Yours truly, Ivo —SPJST—
Who was Saint Nicholas?
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The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, born during the third century in the village of Patara. The area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus’ words to “sell what you own and give the money to the poor,” Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships. The
Town Square 1869 - Our Lady Plague Column
Choceň Pig Place - 1915
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Uředni orgán SPJST ★ Založené roku 1897
Town Square 1867 - Our Lady Plague Column
Choceň - 1912
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Roman Emperor ruthlessly persecuted Christians, and he suffered for his faith, was exiled and imprisoned. St. Nicholas is patron of seamen and protector of children and ferrymen. —From News from the Czech Center Museum Houston - December 5, 2012 —SPJST—
A Frozen Vineyard for Jaroslav Slichta, a wounded life Submitted by Effie Rosene Lodge 232, Mid-Houston
Winemaker Jarek Slichta speaks of 23 years of winemaking business experience as owner of 60 hectares (150 acres) of grape vines. He measures his success in producing select grape varietals with natural sugar. He currently has to offer 17 varieties of wine of those 15 select grapes with highest natural sugar content. Annually production of winemaking is based on ecologically naturally grown grapes producing 10,000 to 19,000 liters of wine. They ripen to fruition some in oak barrels, others in stainless steel vats or demijohns in his wine cellars and/or are bottled for waiting clients.
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His vineyards are located in the wine country village of Hlohovec (close proximity to the Austrian border), 40 miles north of Vienna surrounded by a family pension and a bicycle rental. Fifty-seven years of age, Mr. Slichta is married with three children. He is currently planning to expand his assortment with new plantings. The following questions were submitted to him:
How did you originally become a vintner? In the 1980s, I began operation in a family wine cellar of an established wine expert and good friend Jan Drobilic. Today, unfortunately, he is not among us. I think of him practically every day as I work with the wine.
What according to you is the secret of producing fine wine? The secret is in every step the vintner makes in the vineyard, watching the growth, the weather, manipulating the vines. Every producer utilizes his passion, expertise, and talent to produce the best for his private signature. I do not expect that every client will taste every wine varietal. Wines have such an extensive spectrum of taste and aroma but from the wines available, the client will certainly select those most pleasing to his palate and presentation.
Does there exist a particular path or process which the vintner follows? It is hard to say but rather the vintner uses the existing circumstances in growing and processing the wine. Conditions rely heavily on actual experiences, the terrain, intuition and instinct. How much wine daily do you commonly drink? There are days when I do not need to have wine at all. To the contrary, there are days when we must taste
wines for daily control. Certainly, in the wine cellar with friends and colleagues, the tasting is best.
What is the most wonderful and most terrible experience with wine you have had to date? Those wonderful times have been many but it would be difficult to name the best. Perhaps it was the time I had guests in the cellar from France, Spain, and Italy. After the tasting of various varietals, they proclaimed that kind of red wine they don’t even have at home! Yes, and our very worst time, was this spring —May 18, 2012— the hours before noon. I remember distinctly when I drove to our best vineyard, the Old Mountain tract, seeing the damage caused by the spring freeze. I had tears flow from my eyes. And, that was not just the financial loss. The vineyard, a living phenomenon in that moment was a heavy wound to my life.
Which of your wine producing successes do you value most? The successes have been many. We have received awards locally, regionally and nationally such as for Champion of individual varietals and for entire exhibitions. Further awards we have received as Gold and Silver Medals even outside of the country as in the Wien Parade in Poysdorf, Austria and other international awards. Our greatest pleasure and award are our guests and our clients who return again and again. That signifies we are on the right track.
Do you like best to produce the traditional varietals or do you prefer the more modern methods and new hybrid varieties? By no means do I not plan to produce traditional varietals for wine production. On the other hand, it is necessary to introduce new varieties and production methods combining
LEFT PHOTO: The Gregoire combine replaces 17 persons. PHOTO 2: Adding new wire to stanchions for the growing vines in a new tract.
modern technology in production and wine making.
Of all your competitors, who is the most serious and why? No good vintner is a competitor for me but rather a colleague who I respect. Wine making is not an easy work and every good winemaker leaves in his wine a bit of his life and spirit.
Do you look to the future? Are you training your successor? I have great fortune and great joy that my entire family supports and works with me in our wine business. I know that very soon my son will be taking over the entire wine production operation. Besides being a vintner he is currently also operating a bicycle loan operation in association with a family Pension in our wine town.
A wine recommendation for this evening, including its performance, characteristics and reasons why would the winemaker recommend this wine? For tonight, I would recommend a Riesling, Late Harvest, 2011. It is an exceptional wine from our best-ever tract Old Mountain. It is a unique clone with an unmistakable characteristic taste and bouquet. —Petr Vlasak, Breclavsky Denik
Editor’s Note: This information is excerpted from the Moravian Newspaper, The Breclav Daily, translated from Czech language. The Effie and Bill Rosene family from Houston, Texas, are privileged to have met the Slichta family shortly after the Velvet Revolution of November 17, 1989 (in 1991) when the country of Czechoslovakia overthrew communism and was virtually bankrupt. From that ancient family cellar with four families, it was their opportunity to help the Czech economy and this family with their
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very young children to make a living by buying two wine cellars (the U.S. dollar was strong then) whose owners, brothers, had died. Jarek, Annie, Gabriella, Jarek, Jr., and Bohumilla became their Czech family and dearest friends. Jarek reminds them often how they met in the wine cellar with their local friends and family discussing the planning of establishing the Czech Center Museum Houston. Meanwhile, they were learning the history, traditions, culture of the land. “The CCMH was incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational cultural organization commemorating our immigrant ancestors with the mission of teaching the world the need to know and remember their roots from wherever they came to be good citizens of the world in this global community,” Effie says. “We opened the doors to the world in September 1, 2004, in Houston’s fine Museum District. The pleasure of a wine country stay in a two story wine cellar villa is offered annually in CCMH Gala Auction. Many Houstonians/Texans have enjoyed the beauty of Moravia, its ancient productive wine country dotted with castles and palaces, on the Austrian border close to Prague, Germany, Poland, Austria and Slovakia.” —SPJST—
Jarek Slichta, Sr., left, and Jarek Slichta, Jr.
PHOTO 3: Tasting at a regional wine award exhibit. RIGHT PHOTO: Checking the fruit of the labor.
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SPJST Supports Czech Center Houston Museum
“We value our friends at SPJST Lodges 88, Houston and 142, Houston who continue their unflagging monetary and spiritual support of the mission of our organization and theirs to honor the heritage and culture of our forebears,� says Czech Center Museum Houston (CCMH) CEO Effie Rosene. Meanwhile, Effie and her husband Bill are continuing their effort to charter Lodge 232, Mid-Houston with the help of District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt and wife Dorothy. During the Czech Days of October, CCMH was given a table at Lodge 88’s Czech Day celebration representing CCMH’s Prague International Gift Shop. “We took the opportunity to meet and greet many of our mutual members of both organizations who know the value of supporting all organizations with the same goal,� Effie states. Pictured above, Director Pflughaupt presents a check to Effie Rosene on behalf of SPJST. Larry is also a proud former board member of CCMH.
Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center
Czech Cultural Calendar
Wednesday Evenings 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. Through January 1, 2013 Jno. P. Trlica Photo Exhibit—at Czech Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, Texas: Jno. P. Trlica portraits serve as a social history of the people of Granger and surrounding countryside; depict nearly everyone in the area; document family, business, and community activities such as anniversary celebrations, parades, fairs of this Central Texas community for the first half of the 20th century. For information, call the Museum (254) 899-2935.
January 17 - April 15 Textile Exhibit—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas. Exhibit coincides with the Best Little Quilt Show in Texas. Contact TCHCC for information (888) 785-4500.
January 25 - 26 Texas Czech Genealogical Society Annual Meeting/Conference: Digging for Gold—at Caldwell Civic/Visitor Center, 103 Presidential Corridor-Highway 21W, Caldwell, Texas: Special guest Reverend Jan Dus from Czech Republic. Visit www.txczgs.org. February 28 Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship Application Deadline—For information, contact: Czech Heritage Society of Texas, Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship, c/o Pat Parma, 3311 Carolina Way, Richmond, Texas 77406-9680
SS. Cyril & Methodius Recreation Center • Granger, Texas • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ New Year’s Eve ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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Monday, December 31, 2012 8 p.m. to 12 midnight
$10 per person • Children 12 and under - free of charge
Kitchen opens at 6 p.m. • Serving hamburgers. Black-eyed peas, cornbread, and sausage served at midnight.
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• New Year’s Eve Dance • Monday, December 31, 2012
SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall 10842 State Hwy. 53 - Temple Seaton Star Hall is five miles east of Temple on Highway 53 (Adams Avenue).
Frankly Country 8 p.m. to 12 midnight
Hall/kitchen/bar open at 6 p.m. BYOB Set-ups available. $10 per person • No reservation needed. Cornbread and black-eyed peas served at midnight. Seaton Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Lighted parking lot. Call (254) 773-4801 for more information.
Contact Mark Hermes, TCHCC Manager
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Merry Czechmas event continues this weekend
Schedule The schedule of activities for December 14 and 15 is:
Friday, December 14 • Czech Merry Market Best Theater and Bettge building, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 15 • Czech Merry Market Best Theater and Bettge building, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Extended retail hours. • Grand prize entry cards available. • Music. • Special offerings at retailers and non-profs at civic locations. • Wine tasting at Old Czech Corner Antiques. • Czech Christmas coloring books at Village Bakery. • St. Mary’s PTC, Boy and Girl Scout food booths. • Holiday Czech cuisines in restaurants entire month. • Holly Trolley transportation between points of interest and activities. • Merry Czechmas “Finale” at Best Theater.
Tuesday, December 18 • $500 VISA Gift Drawing at Pointwest Bank. —SPJST—
Texas Czech Genealogical Society Website: txczgs.org
Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs”
For membership: Merlene Bravenec (254) 778-7285
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Ring in the new year at
National Hall - SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road • Fort Worth, Texas 76114
New Year’s Eve Dance and Party
Monday, December 31, 2012 Doors open at 8 p.m. Music 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Music by Gary Lee Orchestra
Complimentary champagne, black-eyed peas, and cornbread served at midnight! Admission: $40 per person Advanced sales: $35 per person Tickets on sale now. (817) 624-1361
Wear a mask. BYOB
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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas . . .
Family Christmas Parties
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A Glimpse of Christmas
Family Photographs
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S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Community 505 East Lake Drive • Taylor www.spjstresthomes.com Call us at (512) 352-6940 for a tour.
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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) 686-4429; or Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359.
LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Monday, December 31—Lodge 6, New Year’s Eve Party: games and snacks. Public invited. Friday, January 4—Social night, 6 p.m.; trustees meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Directions: From Interstate 35, take the West exit and stop at the blinking light. Go east at the blinking light and stay on Oak Street through downtown West. Take Farm Road 2114 East for 3 miles. Turn right on Czech Hall Road. The lodge hall is on the right about 1/2 mile down the road. Hall Rental Information: (254) 826-5882; Hall Phone: (254) 8260005. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall, 503 Park Drive, Weimar.
LODGE 9, SNOOK (1) Lodge Hall: 457 CR 269, Snook. Directions: From Snook, turn on FM 2155 to downtown. At Snook School, stay right on Spur 2155. At “T”, turn right on CR 269. Go 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (979) 272-3732. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 13, DIME BOX (1) Lodge Hall: 425 CR 424, Dime Box. Directions: In Dime Box, turn left from FM 141 on CR 424. Go east on CR 425 for 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (979) 884-1451; Hall Phone: (979) 8843211. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the hall. Please join us! LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 36, Buckholts. Directions: Hall is located on Highway 36, east of Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: (254) 593-2222. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded.
LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Highway 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles; turn left on CR 225. Go one mile, veering to the right. Lodge building is on the
right. Hall Rental Information: (979) 272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Monday, December 31—New Year’s Eve Dance: People’s Choice, country-western/mix music. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $15/person. Black eyed peas, cornbread, sausage, coffee served after the dance. No reservations.
Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534; band bookings-Artie Monson (512) 281-3711; Hall phone: (512) 285-3100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Rita Marburger (512) 859-2584. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg. Directions: Located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia. From Highway 77 between Hallettsville and Schulenburg, take FM 532 West four miles to Moravia. Turn right on FM 957 North. Go one mile; hall is on the right. Lodge Meetings: Tuesday after the second Sunday in March, June, and September, 7:30 p.m.; and the first Sunday of December, 3 p.m.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) Monday, December 31—New Year’s Eve Dance: Debonaires. Kitchen and bar open. For tickets, call Oscar Store (254) 983-3603.
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) 985-2393; wmmike@peoplepc.com. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Visit www.spjstflaghall.com.
LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Thursday, December 13—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, December 15—Baby shower rental Saturday, December 22—Christmas strudel bake sale: 12 to 5 p.m. To order, call Betty (972) 878-7719. Saturday, December 29—Wedding Monday, December 31—Rental: Jack Henning birthday
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) 8758381. 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.
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: First 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. LODGE 35, ELK (3) Saturday, December 22—Lost Heart Highway Monday, December 31—New Year’s Eve: Nolan Pick Band
Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH-35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy. 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy. 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end - turn right; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (254) 875-2156; Hall Phone: (254) 863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: (512) 237-2438/day; (830) 8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR; go 2 miles to Mumford Road and turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. The lodge hall is at the bend of the road (white building). Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields (979) 324-5961; FAC Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287. Insurance certificates info, call Secretary Lillie Matejka O’Shields (979) 324-5961.
LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Brenda Cox (979) 543-7171; Hall Phone: (979) 648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:15 p.m. at the hall. Bingo every Monday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Kitchen and snack bar. Hall is non-smoking. License #17600539641. LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Six Mile Presbyterian Church, Royal Road, Port Lavaca, Texas.
LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Saturday, December 15—Open Saturday, December 22—Private Saturday, December 29—Private Monday, December 31—New Year’s Eve Dance: Frankly Country, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Hall/kitchen/bar open at 6 p.m. BYOB. Set ups available. $10 per person. No reservation needed. Cornbread and blackeyed peas served at midnight. Call (254) 773-4801 if you have any questions.
Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy. 53, Temple. Directions: Star Hall is five miles east of Temple on High way 53 (Adams Avenue). Seaton Star Hall is a nonsmoking 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.
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LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: From Taylor, take the South Loop. Turn right on FM 112. Go about 1/2 mile. Turn right on FM 619. Go about three miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (512) 365-3733. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of January through April and September through December at 5 p.m. at the lodge hall; meetings held the second Monday of May through August at 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of January through April and September through December at 5 p.m. at the lodge hall; youth meetings held the second Monday of May through August at 6 p.m. at the lodge hall.
LODGE 49, ROWENA (4) Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Information: (325) 442-4841. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 51, ELLINGER (1) Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Department, West Main Street in Ellinger.
LODGE 54, WEST (3) Lodge Meetings: First Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. at Lone Star Hall, 1201 North Davis Street, West, Texas. Youth Club Meetings: Third Saturday of each month, 10 a.m. Call Youth Leader Lisa Darnell (254) 644-2896 for location.
LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. Call for meeting location.
LODGE 66, WACO (3) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at location to be announced in the Vestnik. Call (254) 799-4247 for more information.
LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG (1) Lodge Meetings: Call for quarterly meeting date, time, and location.
LODGE 73, SEYMOUR (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. Call for meeting location.
LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday in March and June at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls; second Sunday in September and December at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls.
LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Hall Phone: (361) 854-8423. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) Lodge Hall: 12141 East FM 2268, Holland. Directions: On Hwy 95, south of Holland, turn east onto FM 2268; go 1/2 mile to hall on the right. Hall Rental Information: Frank Pajestka (254) 657-8176; Hall Phone: (254) 657-2485; or email SPJST80@yahoo.com. Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Saturday of each month 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Board of Directors’ Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 3:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Violet Street, Needville. Directions: Lodge building is located south on Hwy 36, one mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 793-4313; email td_stavinoha@yahoo.com. Hall Phone: (361) 793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH-35 East in Dallas, take IH-20 East. From 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 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.
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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, December 15—Knights of Dixie Orchestra, big band. Dress code* $11 per person Saturday, December 22—No dance Saturday, December 29—No dance Monday, December 31—New Year’s Eve Dance: The Moonglow Orchestra, big band. Dress code*. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. $20 per person.
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 Mangum Dacoma exit; stay on frontage road. At third traffic light, turn left onto 18th Street. Go under freeway at third traffic light, turn on Beall Street. Hall Rental Information: Lodge Hall: (713) 869-5767; or visit www.lodge88.org. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Bingo: Every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001. LODGE 91, CROSBY (5) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings—TBA in the Vestnik. Contact Secretary Vonda Smesny (713) 8707114.
LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Monday, December 31—New Year’s Eve Dance/Party. Music by Gary Lee Orchestra. $35. Tickets on sale now. Free champagne at midnight.
Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From Interstate 35 West in Fort Worth, take Interstate 30 West to the Henderson exit. Take Henderson North, and it becomes Jacksboro Highway (TX199). Stay on this road north until Roberts Cutoff which is a right off of Jacksboro Highway. The lodge also known as National Hall is on the right about 3/4 block down the road. (A Great Western Inn Motel is on the corner.) Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone (817) 624-1361. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Family Nights - first and third Tuesdays. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month. Randy and the 92nd Road House Band plays every first Sunday and most third Friday nights. The other Friday nights will be live ballroom type music. Dressy casual. Listen to KNON 89.3 FM on Sunday at 2 p.m. for up-to-date announcements. Tune in to KAAM 770 AM for some easy listening music. Visit www.nationalhallspjst92.org. LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Friday in March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Gay Revel (361) 573-4443 for meeting location.
LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Directions: From Floresville, take FM 536 West three miles to FM 1303; turn right and go two miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (830) 393-7796; Hall Phone: (803) 393-6500. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN (7) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of March, June, September, and December, 1:30 p.m. at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard, Corpus Christi.
LODGE 130, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: For monthly meeting date/time/location, call Secretary Stanley (Martha) Vrla (214) 8262670/email mvrla@sbcglobal.net; or Sales Agent John Vrla (214) 906-3385/email jvrla@cebridge.net. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio.
LODGE 135, ENNIS (3) Lodge Hall: 2622 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy. 287 East exit. Stay Hwy. 287 on until you come to
Ennis.Go straight through downtown Ennis and under the overpass at IH-45. Then go approximately 1 3/4 miles on Hwy. 34. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Larry Valek (214) 794-7674. Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 139, DANBURY (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. at Danbury City Hall, Danbury.
LODGE 141, SEALY (1) 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). Note: 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) Tuesday, December 4—Christmas dinner/meeting: The Cannery Kitchen, 314 East Alamo Street, Brenham, 6 p.m. Traditional turkey/dressing dinner to be served. RSVP to (979) 277-8845 by November 30.
Meeting Location: 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 at Country Inn Restaurant, 1000 East Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas 77833. December meeting to be held in conjuction with Christmas party.
LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Monday, December 31—TBA
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Hall Rental Information: Jo (713) 993-6878; Hall Phone: (281) 487-3297. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of January through October, 1 p.m. at the lodge hall with the exception of November and December. Executive Board/Trustees Meetings and Workdays: First Monday of each month, (unless the first Monday is a holiday) at 2 p.m. Dances: Held the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Variety Dances: Fourth Saturday of the month, unless noted.
LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2) Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River. Directions: Hall is on the south side of Academy, just off Hwy 95, on the right. Hall Rental Information: (254) 9824530. 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) 2953483; (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 IH20 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) 4658538; (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) 6258262 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. 1-7420733095-41002. 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 George-
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town, 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) 7714948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall followed by a covered dish meal. Board Meeting: 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at Charles Munday’s office, 416 Oak Street, Bryan (behind the Kettle Restaurant on Texas Avenue).
LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: Andy Anderson (936) 634-1962. Lodge Meetings: First Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. Regular Dances: First Friday night of each month, 8 to 11 p.m. LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Rental Information: (281) 351-1045; Hall Phone: (281) 3739482. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 2 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) 7272048 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) 780-9012.
LODGE 258, SEGUIN (7) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, 4 p.m. at Alumni Student Center, conference rooms A and B, Texas Lutheran Campus, Seguin. —SPJST—
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