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Banquet Honors Members, Agents any awards were presented at the SPJST Awards Banquet held Saturday, January 26, 2013, at the Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. During the afternoon event, many lodges, lodge fraternalists, top-producing sales agents, and youth clubs were recognized in accordance with the terms of the Tribute 2012 membership campaign. Both lodge and individual awards were presented. The day began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Texas State Representative, District 55, Ralph Sheffield of SPJST Lodge 87, Temple. SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek introduced SPJST officials and welcomed all to the banquet. Dianne White Delisi of Lodge 47, Seaton delivered an informative keynote address entitled “Connecting With Our Elected Officials.” Ms. Delisi is the senior policy advisor for Delisi Communications and served more than 17 years in the Texas House of Representatives. Supreme Lodge President Brian
Lynette Talasek Named State Youth Director
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Congratulations to 2012 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year Patsy Koslovsky, seated, of Lodge 47, Seaton and Honorable Mentions Jennifer Davidson of Lodge 87, Temple; Ronnie Rieger of Lodge 29, Taylor; and James Hosch of Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy. Not pictured is Trish Konkler of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point. They were recognized at the SPJST Awards Banquet held Saturday, January 26 in Temple.
Vanicek presented his message to attendees. Twenty-five individuals were recognized for the special honor of
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Mark Childres, center, of Lodge 196, HoustonWest is congratuated by Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, left, and Fraternal Field Manager Delisle Doherty for winning a cruise for his sales efforts in 2013. Congratulations, Mark!
being selected Fraternalists of the Year from their respective lodges. He then announced SPJST’s 2012 State Fraternalist of the Year as Patsy Koslovsky of Lodge 47, Seaton. Honorable mentions were Ronnie Rieger of Lodge 29, Taylor; James Hosch of Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy; Trish Konkler of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point; and Jennifer Davidson of Lodge 87, Temple. State Fraternalist of the Year Patsy Koslovsky will now compete in the national fraternalist competition sponsored by the American Fraternal Alliance.
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Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Youth Section.....................................31 Vestnik Project...................................32 In Memoriam ......................................34 Czech Culture ....................................35 Advertisements .................................37 Lodge Calendar .................................38
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Insurance Department hosts agent seminar
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SPJST is proud to announce and welcome Lynette Talasek as new State Youth Director. As State Youth Director, Sister Talasek will serve as the primary Home Office liaison with District Youth Counselors and local youth leaders in the planning and direction of activities and programs, ranging from Youth Achievement Days to summer camps and local lodge youth club development. Lynette will also be responsible for developing programs for DYCs and youth leader training, youth workshops, and the leaders-in-training program. Lynette starts work on February 11. A graduate of Temple High School and Temple College, Sister Talasek received her bachelor’s degree in human resources from the Central Texas Campus of Texas A&M University. A thirdgeneration SPJST member, Lynette has a passion for fraternalism and a “love for people and their differences.” She is in her fifth year as youth leader for SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club and is also serving as Assistant District Two Youth Counselor. Lynette and her daughter, Zoe, 12, make their home in Temple. Sister Talasek joins the SPJST Home Office fraternal team from Temple College where she worked in the
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Wednesday, February 6, 2013
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SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.org
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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 FRANK HORAK Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0681 email: frankh@spjst.com STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR Position currently vacant. Contact the Supreme Lodge President’s Department at the SPJST Home Office. (800) 727-7578
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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Congrats, Agents and Members!
It was wonderful to see many members at the awards banquet held
on Saturday, January 26 at the Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. Congratulations to each and every member, lodge, youth club, and sales agent that received an award. The banquet recognized and celebrated 25 local lodge fraternalists of the year; 45 local lodges who achieved incentive award categories; 22 youth clubs; six district youth clubs; seven district top recruiters; and 33 sales agents. Pages 7 through 21 of this week’s Vestnik are filled with Tribute 2012 award winners. Thank you for your efforts. Special congratulations to Patsy Koslovsky of Lodge 47, Seaton on being named State Fraternalist of the Year. Patsy is a lifetime member whose life pretty much revolves around SPJST! Thanks to Patsy for all of her years of service. Best wishes in the national competition. Congratulations, Teresa! We were honored to have 20122013 State King Jerry Pechal draw the winning name—Teresa Sablatura Schilhab—from among hundreds that were received in the “Tell Us How You Would Like To Receive Your Vestnik” response that appeared on the back page of the December 26, 2012, 100th anniversary commemorative Vestnik issue. Responses have been mailed in, called in, emailed, hand delivered to the Home Office, and entered through the website. The form included three ways to receive the Vestnik—by mail, by email, or by both mail and email. The email edition of the Vestnik will begin soon. If you would also like to receive your Vestnik by email, visit www.spjst.org and enter your
information online. You can also scan the QR code on page 22 of this week’s Vestnik to take you to the website page. Congratulations to Teresa, and thanks to everyone who submitted a response. If you have not submitted your response, please send it today. (If the response form is not completed and submitted, no change will be made to your Vestnik subscription. Current subscribers will remain on the mailing list; non-subscribers will not receive the Vestnik.)
Insurance Department Hosts Agent Training The Home Office meeting room was filled with energy and enthusiasm on Friday, January 25 as 42 sales agents converged for a day of training. Friday is our Vestnik print day, so I could only partake in a short portion of the afternoon, but it was long enough to hear great comments from many agents who attended. Hats off to the Insurance Department for hosting this class and for bringing our sales agents to the Home Office. It’s always a great day when members visit us at the Home Office in Temple. Come on over—your invited anytime! This Week’s Quotes “Laws are spider webs through which the big flies pass and the little ones get caught.” ― Honoré de Balzac “You just need to be a flea against injustice. Enough committed fleas biting strategically can make even the biggest dog uncomfortable and transform even the biggest nation.” ― Marian Wright Edelman —SPJST—
VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of August and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Members’ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
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Family Fun and Important Dates
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Fraternal Bowling Tournament Fiesta Lanes, New Braunfels Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Valentine Dance (1) Lodge 24, Cyclone Mardi Gras Fundraiser (2) Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Chili Supper (2) Lodge 88, Houston Founders Day Celebration (5) Lodge 87, Temple Youth Club Chili Cook-Off (2) Lodge 84, Dallas Member Initiation Dinner (3) Home Office Closed • Presidents’ Day Holiday Youth Development Workshop SPJST Home Office, Temple Lodge 32, Victoria Polka Fest Inez Community Center State Straight Domino Tournament Lodge 47, Seaton District Six Spring Meeting Taiton Community Center Lodge 6, Cottonwood Easter Party (3) Youth Leaders Workshop Hilton Garden Inn, Temple Finance Committee Meeting SPJST Home Office, Temple District Two Spring Meeting Lodge 80, Holland Lodge 92, Fort Worth St. Patrick’s Day Dance (3) Lodge 88, Houston Easter Party (5) State 42 Domino Tournament Lodge 48, Beyersville District Five Spring Meeting Hosted by Lodge 162, Iowa Colony
Readers Write
New Czech President elected
Early elections should be held as soon as possible in the Czech Republic, president-elect Miloš Zeman told Czech Television today. Zeman said the center-right government is reliant on LIDEM, an offshoot of the Public Affairs (VV) Party which was never elected. PM Petr Nečas responded that the government is responsible to Parliament, not the president, and will continue as long as it holds a majority in the lower house. Zeman, a leftist candidate, won the Czech presidential elections with 54.8 percent on January 26, receiving half a million votes more than his conservative rival Karel Schwarzenberg. The voter turnout was 59.11 percent. Submitted by, John Kuba Czech Republic Lodge 133, San Antonio —SPJST—
Seaton Brethren Church invites all to sausage supper
The 22nd annual sausage supper of Seaton Brethren Church will be held Saturday, February 16, 2013, beginning at 4 p.m. until the sausage is gone. The church is located seven miles east of Temple on Highway 53 in Seaton. The menu consists of homemade pork sausage, sauerkraut, new potatoes, seasoned green beans, bread, homemade desserts, and tea or coffee. Plates will be available to eatin or take-out for $8 each. Proceeds benefit the church building fund. Priority One Youth Fellowship will be selling kolaches, pies, cakes, strudels, and other baked goods. The public is invited. Submitted by, Helen Haisler Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
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student accounting area. Previously, she served as a patient specialist in the Children’s Radiology department at Scott and White Hospital in Temple where she was responsible for patient greeting, scheduling, and documentation. Prior to that, she served as manager and was in charge of payroll for Kerley’s Market in Temple.
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“I am thrilled and gratified to have been selected to serve as SPJST State Youth Director,” says Lynette. “I am anxious to get to work and start expanding our youth program and outreach.” “We are happy to welcome Lynette to our Home Office team,” says SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek. “Her compassion for young people and her demonstrated organizational abilities should serve her and SPJST well.” —SPJST—
SPJST District Youth Counselors had the opportunity to meet and welcome new SPJST State Youth Director Lynette Talasek at the 2013 SPJST Awards Banquet held Saturday, January 26 at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. Pictured above, from left, are District One Youth Counselor Susan Skrabanek, District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky, District Three Youth Counselor Bessie Petr, incoming State Youth Director Lynette Talasek, District Four Youth Counselor Beverly Teplicek, District Five Youth Counselor Barbara Linney-Gonzalez, District Six Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela, and District Seven Youth Counselor Wendy Pruski. DYCs met on the Sunday after the banquet at the SPJST Home Office in Temple to review plans for the 20132014 youth calendar.
Finance Committee Meets March 9
The Finance Committee has scheduled a meeting for Saturday, March 9, 2013, beginning at 9 a.m. at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. If you have any comments that you
may wish to share with the Committee, please notify Chairman Weise to schedule your position on the agenda. Marceil Malak, Secretary —SPJST—
SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 02/01/2013 - 04/30/2013 SPJST Farm/ Commercial Property Rates
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 30 years Commercial Property 6.00% for 1 to 10 years 6.25% for 11 to 15 years
Universal Life Universal Life 3 (plans 1203-1222 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 2.75%
Whole Life/ Universal Life 3 (plans 1223-1232 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 3.50%
Annuities Annuity 5 (plans 8032-8039 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 2.50%
Annuity New 5 Year (plans 8040-8041 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 2.50%
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Insurance Department Hosts Agent Training Seminar Friday, January 25, 2013 • SPJST Home Office in Temple, Texas
On Friday, January 25, 2013, the SPJST Insurance Department sponsored a one-day agent seminar at the Home Office in Temple. Forty-two insurance sales agents participated in this event that was scheduled in conjunction with the SPJST Awards Banquet held on Saturday, January 26. The purpose of the seminar was to assist sales agents as they write new business and launch the Friendship 2013 marketing campaign. The seminar began with the Pledge of Allegiance and opening prayer. Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek gave the agents a fraternal welcome encouraging agents with lodge participation and a brief overview of the Model Lodge Program. Vice President Gene McBride then gave the agents an Insurance Department welcome. He also reviewed the agenda for the day and thanked the corporate sponsors who sponsored the break times throughout the day. Sponsors included Allen Bailey and Asso-
ciates, Paper Graphics Printing, EMSI, Doss Sales and Company, Optimum Re Reassurance Company, and Portamedic. In addition, Allen Bailey and Associates sponsored the agent seminar luncheon. The agent seminar reviewed the new application process and discussed top reasons new applications may be delayed. This was presented by New Business Technician Donica Zabcik. SPJST Underwriter Doni Powell discussed the application underwriting process and SPJST underwriting guidelines and presented to the agents underwriting examples why applications are delayed, rated, or denied. Next, agents received an agent persistency questionnaire and were led in discussions about understanding and ways to improve agent persistency. The presenter was Business Development and Marketing Manager Don Strickland. Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak discussed with the agents several up-
dates from the Accounting Department which included billing statements, identification of nearly 6,000 SPJST members that have unknown or incorrect mailing addresses and the near future acceptance of credit card payments for insurance premiums. Grant Borgholthaus, Field Representative from Portamedic, spoke on his company’s paramed exam service to SPJST and the good working relationship with the SPJST Underwriting Department. Vice President Gene McBride introduced the Insurance Department staff to the agents and spoke of their dedication to assisting agents and members with their insurance needs. The day concluded with an entertaining way to provide excellent customer service by SPJST member Butch Doss of Doss Sales and Company. Part of his guitar and harmonica “gig” was recorded and is presented on the SPJST Facebook page.
Vice President Gene McBride then unveiled the Friendship 2013 marketing campaign. Friendship 2013 is a concerted effort to reach out to the members of SPJST and grow it from the inside out through our relationships. He discussed the monthly and end of the year awards to the agents and lodges for meeting these goals and reaching 2,100 new members. If each SPJST member invites just one new person to join this year, these goals can be met. The agent seminar encouraged agents with good fellowship, good food, and good fun and a renewed focus on the insurance writing process along with its effect on the members and new members of SPJST. The priority of the SPJST Insurance Department is to reach out to members and meet their changing insurance needs along with the changing insurance needs of their family. —SPJST—
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From the President’s Department
February Fraternal Updates
District Spring Meetings District spring meetings will be starting in March. These meetings are informative, and your participation and input is very important for the success of SPJST and your district. What better time to meet fellow SPJST members in your district. Please plan to attend the meeting in your district. They are:
District One—Sunday, April 14 Lodge 186, Caldwell District Two—Sunday, March 17 Hosted by Lodge 87, Temple at Lodge 80, Holland District Three—Sunday, April 28 Lodge 183, Arlington District Four—TBA District Five—Sunday, April 7 Hosted by Lodge 162, Iowa Colony District Six—Sunday, March 3 Hosted by Lodge 30, Taiton District Seven—Sunday, May 5 Hosted by Lodge 133, San Antonio
SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton will host the 2013 State Straight Domino Tournament on Saturday, March 2. All participants are encouraged to preregister no later than Monday, February 25. This is to give ample time to the hosting lodge on the amount of food to prepare for the event. Members of Lodge 47, Seaton are working hard to make this event successful and enjoyable for everyone. If you participated in our tournament before, we will be sending out tournament information and a registration form in the mail. If you do not receive an entry form soon, please contact the office of the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator to request a form. Please keep in mind that since 2010, all SPJST State Tournaments have been open to non-members as well as members. Please invite and encourage everyone in your friendship circle to participate and enjoy a day of fraternalism. Registration for members will be $7 while non-member registration will be $15. FAOT Fraternal Bowling Tournament Saturday, February 9 will be the Ninth Annual Fraternal Alliance of Texas (FAOT) Bowling Tournament. This event will be held at Fiesta Lanes, located at 1202 Huisache (behind
HEB) in New Braunfels, Texas. Members at the TFC Convention in October 2008 voted to establish the proceeds of the bowling tournament to fund the scholarship program. You can find the FAOT scholarship application on our SPJST website at www.spjst.org/scholarships.html. All applications must be received by March 1, 2013. Graduating high school seniors or equivalent who have an active fraternal life insurance certificate in force for at least one year prior to January 1 of the year in which the scholarship is being applied, and plan to enter college in the fall term following the announcement of their award, will be eligible to submit an application for the FAOT Scholarship. Late applications will not be accepted. Send completed applications and any attachments to: Fraternal Alliance of Texas Scholarship Program P.O. Box 1941 San Antonio, Texas 78297
Please see last month’s Fraternal Updates for additional details or you may contact Chester Jenke at (210) 413-3053 or email cejenke1@aol.com. Tournaments in years past have been filled with lots of fraternal fun and some good, clean competition. Now is the time to get your teams and cheering sections lined up for this fun-filled day. If you do not have a team, do not worry! We will place you on a team with other members of your organization who were not able to fill a team. If you will recall, this event involved members of SPJST, Catholic Life, KJT, KJZT, Knights of Columbus, Woodmen of the World, and Sons of Hermann. To compete, you must be at least 16 years of age and a member in good standing. Teams will consist of five players – any combination of men and women. If you will be bowling and are a member of more than one of these organizations, you must choose which one you will be representing. The entry fee will be $20 per bowler, or $100 per team. Walk-ins will be registered from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the day of the tournament provided lanes are available. Bowling will start at 12 noon. The bowling center has 36 lanes available, so entries will be on a first come, first served basis. Any entries arriving after the lanes are all
filled will be placed on a waiting list in the event of a cancellation. Awards will be awarded to the top three women and the top three men for high series and high game. The traveling trophy will go to the fraternal with the highest average. To qualify for this trophy, a fraternal must have a minimum of three teams entered in the tournament. All scores will be calculated with handicap included. This will give all participants an equal opportunity to win an award. Make plans now to join us in New Braunfels on February 9 for a day of fun and fraternalism.
100 Pennies Scholarship Drive Although the deadline to apply for a scholarship was February 1, the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive continues through March 31. Thanks to all lodges and members who have contributed to this worthy cause to assist members in furthering their education and helping them to achieve career goals. Keep those pennies coming in. Any amount will be graciously accepted.
Join Hands Day May 4 marks the date for this year’s Join Hands Day. Join Hands Day is a program of the American Fraternal Alliance. The 127-year-old organization unites not-for-profit fraternal benefit societies that operate in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. We hope your lodge has discussed plans for a project to involve youth, adults, and/or other organizations to make improvements in your community. Projects from previous years include baking for the needy, cemetery clean-up, highway beautification, assisting veterans and senior citizens programs and conducting a variety of fixup and refurbishing projects or you can go online at www.joinhandsday.org for more ideas. The Home Office again will offer the $100 incentive to all lodges who register their project with the home office. You can do this by completing the Join Hands Day flyer and returning it to the SPJST Home Office. This year American Fraternal Alliance is asking not to register your projects on their website prior to JOIN HANDS DAY. They are asking that you share stories of your projects, including and especially, photos on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/fraternalalliance. SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook Sales have been tremendous over the past year. We still have a number of
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cookbooks for sale. If you have not received your edition, you can still place your order online at www.spjst.org or you may call the Home Office to place an order. The books include 700 pages and approximately 1,400 recipes. When ordering through the mail, there will be a $3 charge for shipping/postage per book.
Happy Valentine’s Day – February 14 Each year in February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. Although the tradition of St. Valentine began many years earlier, Americans probably began exchanging hand-made Valentine’s in the early 1700s. In the 1840s, Esther A. Howland started mass producing valentine cards in America. According to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated one billion valentine cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year. Remember your loved ones on this day. We are here to help if you need assistance. Please feel free to contact me (254) 534-0681, email frankh@spjst.com or Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez (800) 727-7578, (254) 773-1575 or email tammym@spjst.com. Your District FAC is also available to assist you. They are: District One FAC Kyle Skrabanek (979) 272-3440 District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch (254) 771-0193 District Three FAC Vicki Sims (214) 763-0341 District Four FAC Sylvia Rollwitz (325) 442-3141 District Five FAC Patricia Bruce (281) 890-4933 District Six FAC Helen Zabransky (361) 798-3347 District Seven FAC Glen Pruski (956) 286-6104 Fraternally submitted, Frank Horak State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—
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President’s Message to Attendees of the 2013 SPJST Awards Banquet By Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen; fraternal brothers and sisters. Welcome to Temple, Texas. And, welcome to this: The 20th Annual SPJST Lodge Recognition and Incentive Awards Presentation and Banquet. Wow! Twenty years it’s been . . . As it was then, the aim of the program remains the same: To increase membership in SPJST and member participation in local lodges. Congratulations to all of the winning lodges and winning sales agents in attendance today. Thanks, in large part, to your efforts, SPJST remains strong. Strong fraternally. And strong financially. Let me bring some perspective to that statement: Twenty years ago, at December 31, 1993, SPJST recorded assets of $100,430,000. I remember very well achieving that landmark. Attaining $100 million in assets represented a noteworthy plateau for our organization — a plateau that it took 96 years to achieve. As of December 31, 2013, — twenty years later — SPJST recorded assets of $226,374,150 reflecting a $7.3 million gain in assets over 2012. In essence, the size of SPJST has more than doubled in the last 20 years. With regards to life insurance, SPJST recorded $324,891,000 of life insurance in force at year end 1993. At year-end 2012, the Society recorded approximately $957 million of life insurance in force — or roughly a three-fold increase. Twenty years ago, the certificate count at year-end 1993 stood at 49,222. Total certificate count at year-end 2012 was 51,579. By that measure, we’ve also grown — not by leaps and bounds — but incrementally. Even so, I’ll take incremental growth — provided that it is quality growth — over mere quantity every time. Here’s the point: SPJST remains a living, growing, and evolving fraternal benefit society. Through 105 lodges throughout the State of Texas, SPJST offers products and services that offer protection, that celebrate achievement, and that bring people together. Insuring and enriching lives. That’s what we’re all about. Our job as SPJST sales agents and lodge leaders is to convey that message to others. 2012 was an eventful year. It was a convention year. And, it was a year in which SPJST fared surprisingly well — from a financial perspective — in spite of the challenges dealt out by the economy, operational issues, and in some areas, even the weather. SPJST posted a net gain in assets for 2012 of $7.3 million. At year-end 2012, SPJST posted investments, excluding mortgages, of $210,376,000. That amount reflected an
investment gain of $19,598,830 for the 12-month period. That represents an annualized return of 6.54 percent. I also would like to point out that the average annualized return over the past four years has been 10.22 percent. The overall credit quality of SPJST’s investment portfolio has improved considerably over the past four years. Thanks to SecretaryTreasurer Mikeska for his part in overseeing these dramatic improvements. Much of SPJST’s growth over the past four years has come in the form of capital appreciation. For the sake of this discussion, let’s say that SPJST purchases an investment bond for $500,000; furthermore, let’s say the bond appreciates in value to $550,000. Even as that represents a 10 percent increase in the growth of the asset, that doesn’t translate to liquid assets that can be used in the Society’s daily operations. Rather, these are the assets that back the financial integrity of all our life insurance products and annuities. Any excess capital appreciation provides an additional measure of financial strength and security. The funds that actually “pay” the interest on our members’ annuities or universal life insurance certificates are derived from the interest that is paid on the bonds that are specifically allocated to each interest-sensitive product that we sell. And, in the current interest rate environment, those spreads are razor thin. SPJST’s mortgage loans totaled $23,180,000. There have been no foreclosures over the past four years and none pending. In the area of life insurance, sales persistency has improved significantly in recent years. The stats for 2012 were significantly improved over 2011 also: Certificates issued were up nearly 20 percent — from 1,046 in 2011 up to 1,253 in 2012. Insurance issued increased by 27 percent — from $54,600,000 in 2011 up to $69,490,000 in 2012. Earned premium was up a healthy 35 percent in 2012 — from $532,146 in 2011 up to $788,526 in 2012. While new production remains an important element in the growth of SPJST, “persistency” — which is the percentage of insurance that does not lapse and remains in force — represents a critical factor in our success and one which the SPJST Supreme Lodge continues to address vigorously. The real and dynamic growth, I believe, in the coming years for SPJST will be through our concerted efforts — fraternal as well as financial — to grow organically. When I say “organically,” I am referring to the new insurance that is written by servicing of our existing members,
their families, and extended families as well as circles of friends. In fact, it is this emphasis on taking care of our existing membership base that comprises the heart of SPJST’s “Friendship 2013” marketing thrust and incentive program. SPJST’s business philosophy — to work to establish a reputation for quality among members, sales agents, employees, and management remains an ongoing initiative. SPJST member involvement in our fraternal order has remained consistently strong over the last generation and over the preceding year. We are moving forward with the implementation of the SPJST Model Lodge program which addresses 10 specific areas of lodge management including the important role that life insurance and service after the sale play in the total SPJST experience. Highlights of the SPJST's statewide youth program included the youth club training workshops in the spring, the spring youth leaders retreat in Temple, the Leaders-in-Training retreat at Cooper Farm, seven District Youth Achievement Days, SPJST Summer Camp, and State Youth Achievement Day. Sincere thanks to the statewide network of District Youth Counselors, youth leaders, and supportive parents and grandparents that help to field SPJST’s youth program. Moving on, the SPJST Scholarship Program continued to provide a collegiate complement to the Youth Program as the Society awarded a total of $64,000 in scholarships in the spring and at State Youth Achievement Day in August. Within the fraternal realm, SPJST and its lodges recorded multiple successes in 2012. Local lodges hosted a wide range of family-oriented activities, including community service projects, charitable fundraisers, school events, cultural and heritage programs, recreational events, dances, picnics, musical and choral groups. The pages of the Vestnik — our weekly newspaper — helped to document the wonderful fraternal story that is the SPJST. It was great to see up close and personal and through the pages of the Vestnik so many lodges making headlines in 2012. My compliments to Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny on marking the newspaper’s 100th anniversary this year with a special commemorative issue. In 2012, SPJST continued to show strong support for a multitude of annual public events, most notably helping to sponsor such events as the National Polka Festival in Ennis, Westfest in West, Heritage Day at the Texas State Fair, and the Slavic Heritage Festival in Houston. The Society also offered its support to an array of cultural and heritage groups including Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS), Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT), Texans of Czech Ancestry (TOCA), Czech Heritage Society of Texas, Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange, Czech Center
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Museum Houston, and Sokol. It was an honor for us to work with and to be affiliated with these fine organizations and the projects that they championed. This idea of fraternalism — of doing good for each other and for our communities — is a powerful motivator once we allow the fraternal spirit to guide us in our mission — in our lodges, in our youth clubs, in our district and state activities, and in the affairs of the SPJST Supreme Lodge and Home Office. Moving forward into 2013 and beyond, SPJST will continue to support and encourage our lodges to support the SPJST Scholarship Fund, Czech Heritage Museum in Temple, and SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. Likewise, we will encourage our lodges and youth clubs to identify with meaningful causes that will help to define the character of their lodge locally. Details of the Model Lodge program will be mailed out to lodge presidents in the coming days. Subsequent articles in the Vestnik and lodge visits will help us to communicate the program to all members. I noted earlier that today’s event represents the 20th installment of the SPJST’s lodge recognition and incentive program. From a management standpoint, I want to see us work together in the coming months to bring new definition and renewed excitement to our incentive program as that relates to establishing challenging, yet attainable incentives for everyone involved — from our sales agents to our lodges, lodge officers, youth clubs and youth club members. We’re expecting on an outstanding year in terms of sales and growth. The Friendship 2013’s emphasis on servicing the needs of our existing members, their families and their friends is right for the times. Adding to that, 2013 will be a great opportunity to buy additional coverage. One of the reasons is that guidelines which govern the amount of reserves that the Society must set aside with increase in 2014. As such, we are anticipating the price for multiple SPJST life insurance products to increase next year. In closing and as we progress forward in 2013 and beyond, may each of us subscribe to the highest ideals of fraternalism in all that we do. It really is as simple — and as challenging — as subscribing to the principles of the Golden Rule and that is to do unto others as we would have them do unto us. Fraternalism is built on the simple, time-honored idea of doing good: First for each other -- as members and brothers and sisters united; and doing good for the communities that we seek to serve. Thank you brothers and sisters for your attention and for your devotion and for your service. —SPJST—
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Tribute 2012 Salute 2012 SPJST State Top Sales Agents
State Top Associate Agents Insurance Certificates Earned Issued Issued Premium BALTAzAR ALBIN FRANKIE NuNEz, FIC MACHu, CFFM CAMPBELL Lodge 219 Lodge 29 Lodge 107 El Paso Taylor Floresville District Four District Two District Seven
Certificates Issued JAVIER MORA Lodge 79 Corpus Christi District Seven
State Top Career Agents Insurance Earned Issued Premium MARK CHRIS CHILDRES GIESENSCHLAG Lodge 196 Lodge 187 Houston-West Round Rock District Five District Two
K K K K K 2012 SPJST Fraternalists of the YearK K K K K
Left to right are Honorable Mention James Hosch of Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy; Fred E. Kubitza, Jr. of Lodge 35, Elk; Sherri Stokes of Lodge 185, New Braunfels; Jo Ann Manak of Lodge 84, Dallas; Roxanne Bertrand of Lodge 107, Floresville; Honorable Mention Ronnie Rieger of Lodge 29, Taylor; Jonathan Vahalik of Lodge 4, Hallettsville; Helen Kelner of Lodge 28, East Bernard; Rita Spinn of Lodge 80, Holland; John Engelke
of Lodge 66, Waco; Marie Shelfer of Lodge 9, Snook; Sylvia Rollwitz of Lodge 49, Rowena; State Fraternalist Patsy Koslovsky of Lodge 47, Seaton; and Honorable Mention Jennifer Davidson of Lodge 87, Temple. Not pictured are Wilburn Willis of Lodge 54, West; Dorothy Benes McCoy of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi; Lindsey A. Johnson of Lodge 187, Round Rock; and Honorable Mention Trish Konkler of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point.
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 88, Houston Bingo Committee. Left to right are Jo Ann and Fred Buri, Esther Heinsohn, Patricia Bruce, Vernell Fojt, Dorothy Cook, Janice Jahns, Carolyn Pechacek, and Larry W. Pflughaupt. CENTER PHOTO: Erline Janik of Lodge 8, Weimar; Tom J. Weeks of Lodge 183, Arlington; Patricia Dieterich of Lodge 6, Cottonwood; Charles R. Wil-
son of Lodge 18, Elgin; Shirley Hoelscher of Lodge 24, Cyclone; and Sherrie Kubala Watkins of Lodge 92, Fort Worth. RIGHT PHOTO: 2012 State Fraternalist of the Year Patsy Koslovsky with Wilma Frerichs, husband Albert Koslovsky, and granddaughter Emma Regan, all of Lodge 47, Seaton.
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Congratulations, Tribute 2012 Winners! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District One - Lodge 9, Snook ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ District Two Lodge 15, Buckholts ★ ★ ★
Local Lodge Fraternalists of the Year
SPJST local lodges are encouraged to nominate a Fraternalist of the Year to be recognized on the statewide level. Since 1987, SPJST has selected a State Fraternalist of the Year. The state recipient then competes for national recognition. Congratulations to this year’s 24 local lodge nominees. The 2012 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year is selected by an outside, independent judging team and based on the nominee’s accomplishments, including volunteer service to his or her lodge, society, and community in 2012. Front, left to right, Secretary Ann Schoeneman, Sheila Orsak, Assistant Youth Leader Sharon Kovar, Youth Leader Marie Shelfer. BACK: zachary Shelfer, Reporter James Schoeneman, Buddy Shelfer, Sales Agent Bill Orsak, FIC, CFFM. Lodge Award: Bronze - $475 . . . 19 certificates issued Youth Club Award: $30 . . . 3 youth certificates issued
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District One - Lodge 17, New Tabor ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Assistant Youth Leader Susan Skrabanek, President Randy Gaas, Treasurer Evelyn Henry.
Lodge Award: Honorable Mention - $350 . . . 14 certificates issued Youth Club Award: $70 . . . 7 youth certificates issued
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District One Top Youth Club Award ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District One - Lodge 186, Caldwell ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Lodge Award: First Step - $175 . . . 7 certificates issued Youth Club Award: $40 . . . 4 youth certificates issued
District Recruiters
Secretary Dorothy Tomascik.
Lodge Award: First Step - $250 . . . 10 certificates issued
Top District Recruiters from each district will be recognized.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Two - Lodge 18, Elgin ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Delila Wilson, President Charles R. Wilson, Treasurer Teresa Anderson, Vice President Ray Nelson, Youth Leader Joyce Nelson. Lodge Award: First Step - $150 . . . 6 certificates issued Youth Club Award: $10 . . . 1 youth certificate issued Local Lodge Awards
SPJST local lodges receive incentive awards for goals achieved in certificates issued and fraternal acts and fraternal categories completed. $25 per certificate issued. Additional $15 per certificate if lodge has 85 percent persistency over previous 25 months - beginning January 2012; additional funds paid at 2014 awards banquet. Fraternal acts must also be completed for respective incentive level award.
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Two - Lodge 24, Cyclone ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Two - Lodge 47, Seaton ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jason Hoelscher, Vice President/FAC Shirley Hoelscher, President Daniel Wilde, Treasurer Linda Wilde, Assistant Youth Leader Brenda Maddux.
Front, left to right: Emma Regan, Dolores Skrabanek, District Two Queen Julia zavodny, Secretary/Reporter Patsy Koslovsky, State/District Two King Jerry Pechal, Vice President Frank Klinkovsky. BACK: zoe Talasek, Calvin Skrabanek, Treasurer Becky zavodny, Wilma Frerichs, LaVerne Vanicek, Ruth Hanusch, Youth Leader Lynette Talasek, Joyce Pechal, Earl Soudelier, Justin Kraatz, Albert Koslovsky, David Pechal.
Lodge Award: First Step - $175 . . . 7 certificates issued Youth Club Award: $20 . . . 2 youth certificates issued
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Two - Lodge 29, Taylor ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Lodge Award: Gold - $750 . . . 30 certificates issued
Youth Club Award: $250 . . . 19 youth certificates issued 6 new youth club members
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Two Top Youth Club Award ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Two - Lodge 48, Beyersville ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Youth Club Award: $10 . . . 1 youth certificate issued
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Two - Lodge 80, Holland ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Lyn Rieger, President Ronnie Rieger, Assistant Youth Leader Connie Voigt, Sales Agent Albin Machu, CFFM, Secretary/Reporter Linda Pospisil. Lodge Award: Gold - $725 . . . 29 certificates issued
Youth Club Award: $110 . . . 11 youth certificates issued Sales Awards
District/State Sales Recognition—Agent must have at least 85 percent persistency over the previous 25 months. Categories recognized are Number of Certificates Issued; Amount of Insurance Issued; and Amount of Earned Premium.
Million Dollar Producers—Presented to million dollar producers based on highest volume of sales issued between January 1 - December 31, 2012; at least $1 million of insurance issued must be in force on February 1, 2013; agent must have at least 85 percent persistency over the previous 25 months.
Front, left to right, Secretary Linda Hill, Youth Leader Connie Horak, President Rita Spinn, Treasurer Jewel Wolf, Helen Pajestka. BACK: Frank Pajestka, Jr., Frank Pajestka, Sr., Jacob Horak, Carol Wolf, Curtis Wolf, Risa Pajestka, Regina Peevey. Lodge Award: Bronze - $400 . . . 16 certificates issued Youth Club Award: $40 . . . 4 youth certificates issued
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Two - Lodge 87, Temple ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ ★ District Two - Lodge 182, Falls County ★ ★ ★ ★
Youth Leader Jennifer Davidson, Ryan Davidson, 2013 President Lucas Davidson, 2012 President/Sales Agent Hiram Dixon, FIC, LuTCF, CFFM.
Donald Beckendorf, Deann Beckendorf, Darlene Komar, Nick Komar.
Youth Club Award: $30 . . . 2 youth certificates issued 1 new youth club member
★ ★ ★ ★ District Two - Lodge 187, Round Rock ★ ★ ★ ★
Lodge Award: Bronze - $375 . . . 15 certificates issued
Lodge Award: First Step - $275 . . . 11 certificates issued
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Two - Lodge 155, Austin ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Treasurer Jean Motl, President Joe Motl, Sales Agent Ricky Rodriguez, FAC Ginny Prasatik, Richard Johnson. Lodge Award: Silver - $600 . . . 24 certificates issued
Second Vice President Tom Etheredge, Rose Marie Etheredge, Reporter Mona Larson, Sales Agent Chris Giesenschlag, Johnnie Haak, Treasurer Rubie Volek. Lodge Award: Bronze - $425 . . . 17 certificates issued
Youth Club Award - $60 5 youth certificates issued • 1 new youth club member
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★ ★ ★ ★ District Two - Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy ★ ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ ★ District Three - Lodge 66, Waco ★ ★ ★ ★
Front, seated, left to right, Dorothy Mikeska, Frances McBride, Jane Miracle, Secretary Blanche Shollenberger. BACK: Vice President James Hosch, Gene McBride, Reporter Michael Hosch, President Allen Trigg, Butch Shollenberger, Leonard Mikeska, Treasurer/Sales Agent David Nauert, FIC.
Financial Secretary Diana Engelke, President John Engelke, Sales Agent Randy House, George Pauling.
Lodge Award: First Step - $275 . . . 11 certificates issued
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Lodge Award: Bronze - $375 . . . 15 certificates issued
★ ★ ★ District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ District Three - Lodge 6, Cottonwood ★ ★ ★
Front, left to right, Pam urbanovsky, Secretary Barbara Hykel, Treasurer/Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka, Flag Bearer Georgie Soukup, Reporter Dorothy Kucera. BACK: Assistant Youth Leader Pat Dieterich, Second Vice President Don urbanovsky, Kim Sikes, Al Soukup, President Milton Peterson, Irene Peterson, Jerry Kucera, Jr. (holding award for Sales Agent Jerry Kucera, FIC). Lodge Award: Silver - $525 . . . 21 certificates issued
Youth Club Award: $120 . . . 12 youth certificates issued
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Three Top Youth Club Award ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ District Three - Lodge 25, Ennis ★ ★ ★
Lodge Award: First Step - $275 . . . 11 certificates issued Youth Club Award: $70 . . . 7 youth certificates issued
Front, left to right, Secretary Cheryl Petr, Youth Leader Bessie Petr, Jo Ann Manak, Vice President Vicki Sims. BACK: Gene Sims, Jerry Manak, Lynda Novak. Lodge Award: First Step - $250 . . . 10 certificates issued
★ ★ ★ District Three - Lodge 204, Stephenville ★ ★ ★ Youth Club Award: $10 . . . 1 youth certificate issued
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★ ★ ★ ★ District Three - Lodge 183, Arlington ★ ★ ★ ★
★ ★ District Four Lodge 160, San Angelo ★ ★
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Youth Awards
District Youth Club Award Requirements—host district youth membership rally and meet youth program incentive requirements.
“Top Youth Club in District” Award Requirements—Top active youth club in each district with most certificates issued that remained in force in 2012. Youth club receives a swimming, etc. party for youth leaders and youth club members. Youth Leader Kay Weeks, Gena Weeks, Tom Weeks, President Ann Pustejovsky.
Lodge Award: Silver - $525 . . . 21 certificates issued Youth Club Award: $10 . . . 1 youth certificate issued
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Four - Lodge 49, Rowena ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Sales Agent Bobby G. Davis, FICF, CFFM. Lodge Award: Bronze - $450 . . . 18 certificates issued
Youth Club Award Requirements—youth club goal of certificates issued and meet youth program incentive requirements.
★ ★ ★ ★ District Four - Lodge 215, South Plains ★ ★ ★ ★ Lodge Award: Honorable Mention - $350 . . . 14 certificates issued
★ ★ ★ ★ District Four - Lodge 219, El Paso ★ ★ ★ ★ Lodge Award: Sapphire - $2,400 . . . 96 certificates issued
★ ★ ★ ★ District Four - Lodge 229, Abilene ★ ★ ★ ★
Vice President Sylvia Rollwitz, Diana Rozmen, Treasurer Laura Pospichal, Secretary/Youth Leader Beverly Teplicek, James Teplicek. Lodge Award: Platinum - $1,250 . . . 50 certificates issued Youth Club Award: $170 . . . 16 youth certificates issued 1 new youth club member
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Four Top Youth Club Award ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Sales Agent Janice Stevens, Philip McBee, President Jesusita Hudson. Lodge Award: Honorable Mention - $350 . . . 14 certificates issued Youth Club Award: $40 . . . 4 youth certificates issued
★ ★ ★ ★ District Four - Lodge 230, Midland ★ ★ ★ ★
Lodge Award: Honorable Mention - $350 . . . 14 certificates issued
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Five - Lodge 81, Needville ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Five - Lodge 142, Houston ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Treasurer/Sales Agent Bradley Stavinoha, Baley Stavinoha.
Jack Manchack, Youth Leader Catherine Manchack, Treasurer Mary Ann Kieschnick, Secretary Alice Jochen, Nelson Jochen.
Lodge Award: Honorable Mention - $350 . . . 14 certificates issued
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Five - Lodge 88, Houston ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Front, left to right, Second Vice President Jo Ann Buri, 2013 President Marceil Malak, First Vice President Janice Jahns, FAC Esther Heinsohn. BACK: Wallace Jahns, Dorothy Pflughaupt, Bill Malak, Secretary Dorothy Cook, Carolyn Pechacek, Vernell Foyt, Clem Pechacek, Youth Leader Barbara Linney-Gonzalez, Fred Buri. Lodge Award: Gold - $1,175 . . . 47 certificates issued
Youth Club Award: $140 . . . 14 youth certificates issued
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Five Top Youth Club Award ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ District Five - Lodge 91, Crosby ★ ★ ★ Lodge Award: Silver - $600 . . . 24 certificates issued
★ ★ ★ District Five - Lodge 139, Danbury ★ ★ ★
Lodge Award: Honorable Mention - $325 . . . 13 certificates issued
Lodge Award: First Step - $250 . . . 10 certificates issued Youth Club Award: $30 . . . 3 youth certificates issued
★ ★ District Five Lodge 162, Iowa Colony ★ ★
★ ★ District Five Lodge 181, Conroe ★ ★
Sales Agent Kerry Herrington.
Sales Agent Charles Toney, III.
Lodge Award: First Step - $150 . . . 6 certificates issued
Lodge Award: Silver - $575 . . . 23 certificates issued
★ ★ ★ District Five - Lodge 172, Pasadena ★ ★ ★
Lodge Award: Honorable Mention - $325 . . . 13 certificates issued
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★ ★ ★ ★ District Five - Lodge 196, Houston-West ★ ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Six - Lodge 30, Taiton ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Front, left to right, Nicholas Doherty, Treasurer Alma Schulz, Mary Machacek, Delisle Doherty. BACK: Deann Beckendorf, Donald Beckendorf, Sales Agent Don Fruin, Cecil Penright, Sales Agent Mark Childres.
Sales Agent Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM, Treasurer/Youth Leader Lisa Bubela, Sales Agent Carolina Covarrubia.
Lodge Award: Gold - $925 . . . 37 certificates issued
★ ★ ★ District Five - Lodge 255, Katy ★ ★ ★
Lodge Award: First Step - $250 . . . 10 certificates issued
Lodge Award: Platinum - $1,500 . . . 60 certificates issued Youth Club Award: $230 . . . 23 youth certificates issued
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Six Top Youth Club Award ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ ★ District Six - Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje ★ ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Six - Lodge 28, East Bernard ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
James Kocurek, Carmen Kocurek.
Vice President Glenn Kaminsky, President Joseph D. Nezval, Secretary Helen Kelner. Lodge Award: First Step - $225 . . . 9 certificates issued
Lodge Award: First Step - $275 . . . 11 certificates issued Youth Club Award: $50 . . . 5 youth certificates issued
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Six - Lodge 97, Placedo ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ ★ District Seven - Lodge 107, Floresville ★ ★ ★ ★
Secretary/Sales Agent Gay Revel, Reporter Diana Redd.
Front, left to right, Financial Secretary Liz Bielefeld, Roxy Bertrand, Secretary/Sales Agent Wendy Pruski, FIC, Lian Pruski (holding baby Colt), Sales Agent Frankie Campbell. BACK: Polly Bayer, Vice President Larry Bertrand, Treasurer Oscar Korus, President Glen Pruski.
Lodge Award: First Step - $175 . . . 7 certificates issued
★ ★ ★ ★ District Seven - Lodge 79, Corpus Christi ★ ★ ★ ★
Lodge Award: Silver - $575 . . . 23 certificates issued
★ ★ ★ District Seven - Lodge 133, San Antonio ★ ★ ★
Lodge Award: Honorable Mention - $350 . . . 14 certificates issued
★ ★ ★ ★ District Seven - Lodge 185, New Braunfels ★ ★ ★ ★
Jill Sijansky, Vice President Jerry Sijansky, President Mark Rebecek,Secretary Virginia Rebecek.
Lodge Award: Sapphire - $1,950 . . . 78 certificates issued
FAC Sherri Stokes, Charly Stokes, Sales Agent April Howard, President Donnie Howard.
Lodge Award: First Step - $175 . . . 7 certificates issued Youth Club Award: $50 . . . 4 youth certificates issued 1 new youth club member
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ District Seven Top Youth Club Award ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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Stephen Mazur, Treasurer Valerie Barta, Vice President James House, Youth Leader Regina House, President Lloyd House. Lodge Award: First Step - $150 . . . 6 certificates issued Youth Club Award: $20 . . . 2 youth certificates issued
★ ★ ★ ★ District Seven - Lodge 258, Seguin ★ ★ ★ ★
President Chester Jenke, Treasurer Colleen Jenke.
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President Vanicek and Vice President Gene McBride then honored lodges, youth clubs, sales agents, and recruiters with medals, plaques, certificates, and monetary awards. SPJST recognized 23 youth clubs around Texas for achieving youth certificates issued in 2012. Top Youth Clubs in the District Award were presented to Lodges 17, New Tabor; 47, Seaton; 6, Cottonwood; 49, Rowena; 88, Houston; 30, Taiton; and 185, New Braunfels. Districts One, Two, Three, Four, Five, and Six Youth Clubs also received monetary awards for their efforts. Forty-five lodges across Texas were recognized for their life insurance sales and community service activities in 2012. Lodges received awards in nine various categories. The state’s top lodge was Lodge 219, El Paso. The lodge gained 96 new certificates in 2012. Several members were honored for their recruiting efforts in 2012. District Recruiter of the Year awards went to Zachary Shelfer of Lodge 9, Snook; Sharon Kaderka of Lodge 29, Taylor; Dorothy Kucera of Lodge 6, Cottonwood; Holly Cox of Lodge 76, Wichita Falls; Nelson and Alice Jochen of Lodge 142, Houston (tie); Carmen Kocurek of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje; and Glen Pruski of Lodge 107, Floresville. State and district top producers were also recognized at the banquet. Associate agent (part time) state sales honors went to Albin Machu, CFFM of Lodge 29, Taylor for certificates issued; Baltazar Nunez, FIC of Lodge 219, El Paso for insurance issued; and Frankie
Campbell of Lodge 107, Floresville for earned premium. Javier Mora of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi received career agent (full time) state honors for certificates issued; Mark Childres of Lodge 196, Houston-West for insurance issued; and Chris Giesenschlag of Lodge 187, Round Rock received state honors for earned premium. Fourteen SPJST sales agents received honorable distinction and recognition for being Million Dollar Producers. To be recognized, an agent wrote at least $1 million of insurance in 2012 that was issued and in force on January 26, 2013. These 14 sales agents have a total of $26,297,072 insurance in force. They are Donnie Victorick of Lodge 9, Snook; Boyd Maxwell of Lodge 234, Luling; Hiram Dixon, FICF, CFFM, LUTCF of Lodge 87, Temple; Ricky Rodriguez of Lodge 155, Austin; David Nauert, FIC of Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy; Bobby G. Davis, FICF, CFFM of Lodge 160, San Angelo; Johnie Turpen, II of Lodge 215, South Plains; Baltazar Nunez, FIC of Lodge 219, El Paso; Jimmy Slatton of Lodge 230, Midland; Bradley Stavinoha of Lodge 81, Needville; Kerry Herrington of Lodge 162, Iowa Colony, Mark Childres of Lodge 196, HoustonWest; Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM of Lodge 30, Taiton; and Javier Mora of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi. All sales agents honored also had to meet at least 85 percent persistency requirements to receive any of the awards. Following the awards presentations, a barbecue dinner and celebration cake were served. Door prizes concluded the day. Congratulations to all sales agents, lodge and youth members, and youth leaders on their awards. Award recognition photos appear on pages 7 through 21 of this week’s Vestnik. —SPJST—
Lodge Award: First Step - $175 . . . 7 certificates issued
Awards for District Youth Clubs were presented to, left to right, District One Youth Counselor Susan Skrabanek ($100); District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky ($300); District Three Youth Counselor Bessie Petr ($300); District Four Youth Counselor Beverly Teplicek ($100); District Five Youth Counselor Barbara Linney-Gonzalez ($100); and District Six Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela ($200).
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KERRY HERRINGTON Lodge 162, Iowa Colony $2,000,000
MARK CHILDRES Lodge 196, Houston-West $4,695,000
District Two RICKY RODRIGuEz Lodge 155, Austin $1,449,845
District Five
DAVID NAuERT, FIC Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy $1,050,681
District Six
JIMMY SLATTON Lodge 230, Midland $1,000,000
KAREN KASPAR, FIC, CFFM Lodge 30, Taiton $2,149,573
BRADLEY STAVINOHA Lodge 81, Needville $1,050,000
District Seven
District Four BALTAzAR NuNEz, FIC Lodge 219, El Paso $1,556,725
District Five
JOHNIE TuRPEN, II Lodge 215, South Plains $2,029,752
District Five
BOBBY DAVIS, SR., FICF, CFFM Lodge 160, San Angelo $1,843,799
HIRAM DIxON, FIC, LuTCF, CFFM Lodge 87, Temple $2,242,339
District Four
BOYD MAxWELL Lodge 234, Luling $1,182,000
District Four
District Four
DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM Lodge 9, Snook $1,045,000
District Two
District Two
District One
District One
Congratulations, 2012 Million Dollar Producers
JAVIER MORA Lodge 79, Corpus Christi $3,002,358
K K K K K 2012 Top 3 in Earned Premium K K K K K
Top 3 in Earned Premium - Associate Agents ALBIN MACHu, CFFM DEBBIE THOMAS BILL ORSAK, FIC, CFFM Lodge 29 Lodge 219 Lodge 9 Taylor El Paso Snook District Two District Four District One
Top 3 in Earned Premium - Career Agents DON FRuIN RANDY HOuSE MARK CHILDRES Lodge 196 Lodge 66 Lodge 196 Houston-West Waco Houston-West District Five District Three District Five
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DON FRuIN Lodge 196, Houston-West Earned Premium
JIMMY SLATTON Lodge 230, Midland Insurance Issued
CAROLINA COVARRuBIA Lodge 30, Taiton Certificates Issued Insurance Issued Earned Premium
District Three SABINO GARCIA Lodge 183, Arlington Certificates Issued Insurance Issued
District Five
District Four
CHRIS GIESENSCHLAG Lodge 187, Round Rock Earned Premium
CARL CARSON Lodge 265, Odessa Earned Premium
MARK CHILDRES Lodge 196, Houston-West Certificates Issued Insurance Issued
2012 Youth Awards
District Seven
LYDIA TALAMANTEz Lodge 160, San Angelo Certificates Issued
District Six
District Five
RANDY HOuSE Lodge 66, Waco Earned Premium
RICKY RODRIGuEz Lodge 155, Austin Certificates Issued Insurance Issued
District Four
JOHN KITCHENS Lodge 39, Bryan Earned Premium
District Four
District Three
PAMELA PRuETT Lodge 9, Snook Certificates Issued Insurance Issued
District Two
District Two
District One
District One
Congratulations, 2012 Top Career Agents!
District Youth Club Awards District One - $100 District Two - $300 District Three - $300
District Four - $100 District Five - $100 District Six - $200
JAVIER MORA Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Certificates Issued Insurance Issued Earned Premium
• • • • • • • 2012 Top District Recruiters • • • • • • • District One Zachary Shelfer Lodge 9, Snook 6 recruits
District Three
Dorothy Kucera Lodge 6, Cottonwood 17 Recruits
Nelson and Alice Jochen (tie) Lodge 142, Houston 1 recruit each
District Two
District Four
Carmen Kocurek Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje 38 recruits
Sharon Kaderka Lodge 29, Taylor 13 recruits
Holly Cox Lodge 229, Abilene 2 recruits
District Five
District Six
District Seven
Glen Pruski Lodge 107, Floresville 5 recruits
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BRADLEY STAVINOHA Lodge 81, Needville Certificates Issued Insurance Issued Earned Premium
WENDY PRuSKI, FIC Lodge 107, Floresville Certificates Issued
District Three JERRY KuCERA, FIC Lodge 6, Cottonwood Certificates Issued Insurance Issued Earned Premium
District Six JONNA DAVIS Lodge 240, Bay City Certificates Issued
District Seven
District Six JEROME HLAVATY, FIC Lodge 153, La Salle Earned Premium
DAVID NAuERT, FIC Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Insurance Issued
District Six
District Five DEBBIE THOMAS Lodge 219, El Paso Earned Premium
District Seven
District Four BALTAzAR NuNEz, FIC Lodge 219, El Paso Certificates Issued Insurance Issued
ALBIN MACHu, CFFM Lodge 29, Taylor Certificates Issued Earned Premium
GAY REVEL, FIC Lodge 97, Placedo Insurance Issued
District Seven
BILL ORSAK, FIC, CFFM Lodge 9, Snook Earned Premium
District Four
BOYD MAxWELL Lodge 234, Luling Certificates Issued Insurance Issued
District Two
District Two
District One
District One
Congratulations, 2012 Top Associate Agents!
VICTOR RAMIREz Lodge 133, San Antonio Insurance Issued
FRANKIE CAMPBELL Lodge 107, Floresville Earned Premium
Congrats, District Two Agents!
Congratulations to District Two Fraternal Field Manager Hiram Dixon! He received the “Top District in Earned Premium” award. District Two sales agents, under Hiram’s leadership, achieved $148,505.49 in earned premium in 2012. RIGHT PHOTO: Pictured are, seated, left to right, Patsy Koslovsky and Dolores Skrabanek, both of Lodge 47, Seaton; Hiram Dixon of Lodge 87, Temple; Rubie Volek of Lodge 187, Round Rock; and Deann Beckendorf, formerly of Lodge 182, Falls County. BACK: Ricky Ro-
driguez of Lodge 155, Austin; Chris Giesenschlag of Lodge 187, Round Rock; Albin Machu of Lodge 29, Taylor; Frank Klinkovsky and David Pechal, both of Lodge 47, Seaton; Jesse Pospisil of Lodge 29, Taylor; and David Nauert of Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy.
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★★★★★★ 2012 SPJST ★★★★★★ ★★★ State Fraternalist of the Year ★★★ Patsy Koslovsky
Lodge 47, Seaton • District Two
Patsy has been an S P J S T member for 56 years. She is married to Albert Koslovsky. Their children are Melanie Regan and David Koslovsky, and their grandchildren are Emma and Colton Regan and Tessa Koslovsky. Lodge Support • Delegate to the 31st SPJST Convention. • Secretary/Reporter. • Board Secretary. • Scholarship Committee Member. • Rules and Regulations Committee Chairman. • Sales Agent. • Encouraged youth to become involved in the SPJST Youth Program and promoted the youth program. • Created a welcome letter for new or transferring members inviting them to lodge functions and monthly meetings. • Created a letter to be distributed at the lodge Christmas party asking for member participation. • Helped organize lodge fundraisers. • Helped organize lodge Christmas party. • Helped prepare all lodge events by setting up, taking down, cleaning up, and working at events. • Encouraged youth club and adult lodge to work together for the benefit of the lodge. • Worked in kitchen on Saturday evening dances when needed.
Community Support • Attended Ocker Brethren Church and supported its events. • Promoted various SPJST events in the community. • Assisted Czech Heritage Museum with activities at Bloomin’ Temple Festival. • Reorganized beseda for SPJST District Two Youth by inviting other lodges in the district who did not have enough youth to make a circle. • Oversaw four circles of SPJST Youth Beseda Dancers. • Scheduled, attended, and conducted practices for beseda dancers.
• Scheduled and coordinated beseda dancers’ performances at various venues. • Envisioned an expense-paid trip to thank beseda dancers and parents for their hard work and performances. • Organized a fundraiser where proceeds would be divided between beseda dancers participating in the fundraiser and the Youth Beseda Dancers Fund. • Organized all aspects of a barbecue lunch fundraiser, silent auction, and raffle drawing to fund dancers’ trip and performance at the State Fair of Texas. • Planned and organized beseda performance at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas.
Other Considerations Patsy is involved with the SPJST Youth Program and served as youth leader and District Youth Counselor for more than 25 years. As District Youth Counselor, Patsy organized, scheduled, and oversaw district camp, District Youth Achievement Day and all district youth activities for more than 100 youth and numerous adults. She planned and scheduled at least one activity per quarter for youth members. She also kept youth leaders updated on all events through telephone calls, email correspondence, personal visits, and quarterly newsletters. She worked closely with youth and parents on planning activities. She attended district adult meetings and helped whenever and wherever needed. Patsy attended and participated in all SPJST state activities which involved youth members. She has planned the 2013 District Two Youth Leader Training. (The meeting and overnight outing will show appreciation to leaders for their hard work, dedication, and love toward the youth.) Patsy’s motto is “Everyone in SPJST is a winner!” She lives and breathes this motto and makes all youth feel loved and welcome at every event that she conducts. Her warm personality and friendly spirit embraces youth and encourages them to become involved in the SPJST Youth Program. Patsy has a good rapport with youth leaders and parents. She promotes communication and is a great role model for youth and the entire SPJST organization. •••
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2012 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year Honorable Mention
Ronnie Rieger
Lodge 29, Taylor • District Two
Ronnie has been an SPJST member for 49 years. He is married to Lyn Rieger, and their children are Kristen Rieger, Tom Harrison, and Nikki Leschber. Lodge Support • President. • Advisor to the Property Committee. • State By-Law Committee Chairman. • Delegate to the 31st SPJST Convention. • Donated time for grounds maintenance and preservation of historic 80-year-old hall. • Supported Property Committee with construction needs and decisions during remodeling and repair projects. • Worked closely with Property Committee on all special projects and events. • Helped prepare meals for all lodge meetings. • Donated to youth fundraiser projects that support the activities and supplies needed for their meetings. • Helped manage barbecue cook-off, one of the lodge’s major fundraisers. • Assisted with coordinating barbecue cook-off event preparation, including positioning teams upon their arrival. • Assisted with appointing barbecue cook-off judges for all categories. • Monitored safety during the barbecue cook-off, concerning fire pit regulations. • Sponsored multiple cook-off trophies through monetary donations. • Solicited cook-off sponsorships from local businesses and individuals. • Served as chairman for the major spring fundraiser, selected committees, and delegated duties. • Managed meal preparation and served on the grill team to cook steaks at major spring fundraiser. • Donated items, solicited donations, and managed ticket sales for two annual auctions. • Coordinated and led district meetings for delegates prior to the convention. • Attended all District Two meetings.
• Tabulated contest scores at District Youth Achievement Day. • Supported other SPJST lodges with fundraising activities.
Community Support • Donated to community service projects. • Adopted a needy family at Christmas. • Supported local 4-H, FFA, and booster clubs. • Donated handmade items for auctions and sales. • Sold tickets and solicited donations for events. • Participated in numerous club activities for fundraising purposes. • Supported Williamson County Livestock Association. • Donated items, helped prepare the meal, and organized a benefit for a local family in need. • Served as chairman of a benefit for a local family that was involved in an accident. • Raised funds to pay for the medical and living expenses for a family. • Donated handmade items for a live and silent auction. • Managed the meal preparation for the fundraiser. • Provided meals at the lodge hall for families following funerals of local community members. • Supported and encouraged participation in the “Adopt a Resident for Christmas” initiative at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home. • Supported numerous community churches during picnics and fundraisers. • Sponsored local girls’ softball team. • Participated in Join Hands Day. • Donated to and supported local Meals on Wheels program.
Other Considerations • SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) District Two Director. • Served as building advisor to the ENC. • Donated time to prepare meals for a special camp at SPJST Education and Nature Center during off-season. • Donated and participated in annual scholarship drives for SPJST. • Donated funds for the construction of the Fort Hood November 5th, 2009 Memorial. •••
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2012 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year Honorable Mention
James Hosch
Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy • District Two James has been an SPJST member for 19 years. His son is Michael.
Lodge Support • Vice President. • Attended monthly meetings. • Represented lodge at SPJST Awards Banquet. • Wrote letters to the Vestnik encouraging members to attend meetings and promoting lodge. • Prepared meals for monthly meetings. • Coordinated and celebrated birth-
day recognitions at meetings. • Assisted with SPJST Float set up and encouraged members to ride. • Painted community senior center for Join Hands Day. • Working with three other SPJST lodges, helped clean and landscape grounds of SPJST Home Office for Make a Difference Day.
Community Support • Served as Santa Claus for Knights of Columbus Council No. 12931 for Christmas family social. • Served as Santa Claus at Winnie L. Nursing Home. • Drove Holy Trinity Catholic High School basketball, football, and soccer teams to out-of-town
games. • Attended and supported Buckholts Volunteer Fire Department’s HeeHaw fundraiser. • Prepared for Bruceville-Eddy Mayfest and supported the Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service. • Set up Holy Trinity Catholic High School’s sports banquet and graduation ceremony. • Attended Holy Trinity Catholic High School’s sports banquet. • Attended graduation ceremony to support students. • Assisted several elderly citizens with yard work during the summer months. • Assisted elderly individuals with tree trimming throughout the year. • Cooked for an annual family reunion. • Barbecued chicken for the annual Sharp School Reunion. • Traveled to Ames, Iowa, for the
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National Beep Baseball Association World Series. Volunteered as an umpire at the National Beep Baseball Association World Series. Set up for St. Matthew’s Catholic Church picnic. Called bingo at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church picnic. Prepared and cooked turkeys and all the trimmings for St. Mary’s Altar Society’s annual Thanksgiving dinner. Visited people in nursing homes, assisted living homes, and hospitals throughout the year. Assisted friends and neighbors with various chores. Recycled cans, newspapers, and bottles for the betterment of the community and planet Earth. •••
2012 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year Honorable Mention 2012 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year Honorable Mention
Trish Konkler
Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point • District Two
Trish has been an SPJST member for 13 years. She is married to Brandt Konkler, and their children are daughter Erin Mathis and sons Ryan Mathis and Brandon Konkler.
Lodge Support • Youth Leader. • Attended monthly lodge meetings. • Participated in meeting discussions and contributed valuable thoughts and ideas to project plans. • Coordinated monthly meetings and events for youth club members. • Contacted parents and youth about meetings and events and encouraged their participation. • Served as chaperone for four days at summer youth camp. • Registered craft entries at SPJST State Youth Achievement Day. • Coordinated lock-in for youth club members and conducted activities for youth. • Promoted SPJST in Belton Christ-
mas Parade with youth club members. • Prepared homemade desserts for members and guests attending lodge’s Christmas party.
Community Support • Prepared food for 80 to 120 homeless people on the second Sunday of each month. • Ministered to homeless people by leading prayers and discussing their needs while offering hope and encouragement. • Coordinated people’s choice ballot voting at Bloomin’ Temple Car Show. • Participated and assisted with activities and fundraisers at St. Luke’s Catholic Church. • Taught fifth grade Continuing Christian Education (CCE) at St. Luke’s Catholic Church. • Served on the Stewardship Committee at church. • Served on the Walk Like MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) signature walk committee. •••
Jennifer Davidson
Lodge 87, Temple • District Two
Jennifer has been an SPJST member for four years. She is married to Lucas Davidson, and their son is Ryan. Lodge Support • Youth Leader. • Attended monthly meetings. • Served on the board and helped make decisions that best benefited the lodge. • Helped improved the looks of the hall. • Cleaned the hall quarterly. • Decorated the hall for the holidays. • Helped the lodge create a new hall rental agreement. • Organized a hall rental committee and served on the committee. • Helped board members plan the annual lodge appreciation dinner. • Helped plan adult lodge membership drive. • Served as a chaperone at district summer youth camp. • Attended Youth Leaders Workshop. • Attended Youth Development Workshop. • Planned all monthly youth club
meetings. • Helped plan beseda outings. • Participated in fundraising for beseda dance group. • Planned youth club activities and outings. • Planned youth club fundraisers. • Helped youth club adopt a Temple park. • Planned nursing home visits for youth club.
Community Support • Collected soda tabs for Ronald McDonald House. • Assisted with gathering food and preparing food baskets for needy families. • Participated in Join Hands Day. • Worked concession stands to help raise money for sports organization. Funds raised purchased new equipment and uniforms for youth football teams. • Helped community by working in family health clinic. • Promoted blood donating. • Donated blood. • Participated in Stuff the Bus school supply drive. • Participated in Secret Santa. • Participated in company food drives. •••
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SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Donors’ List
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his is the third 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 238 donations made to the 2012-2013 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive. Donations to date are $4,851.39. SPJST Memorial donations to date are $10,199.56. 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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Alaniz, Marie Gonzalez Benner, Coleman and Virginia Boatman, Marion Bruce, Patricia Byrd, Roy Casey, Catherine Casey, Claire Charanza, Carter Chovanec, Frank L. Delisi, Diane White Dieterich, Pat Dobecka, Peggy Dobecka, Quinlan Dobecka, Rendon Ennis Sewing Circle Gerick, James A. and Virginia R. Gregor, Christopher P. Hess, Gloria Hirsch, Eleanor Holder, Dakota House, Bettie and Lloyd Howell, Larry Howell, Larry Howell, Larry Howell, Larry James, Patti Janak, Mark and Donna Janosek, Benjamin Juran, Lisa M. Jurecka, Dorothy Kaluza, Freddie and Janice Keim, George Kocian, Sylvia Lewis, Irene G. Lyons, N.R. Mayo, Henry McManus, Rachel Michna, Anton R. Middlebrook, James Milan, Emil J. Novosad, Gus Novy, Pauline A. Oliver, Frances Orsag, John and Betty Orsak, Clement Peterson, John Pospisil, Sandra Revel, Ken and Gay Rothermel, James Rusnak, Rudolph Smith, Birdie Soukup, Richard R. SPJST Lodge 153, La Salle SPJST Lodge 20, Granger SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone
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SPJST Lodge 73, Seymour Stetz, Betty Svoboda, Herman Veselka, Freddie and Debbie Williams, Darrell Williams, Tye and Jake —SPJST—
Teresa Sablatura Schilhab Wins Vestnik Gift Basket Drawing
The winner was Teresa Sablatura Schilhab of Lodge 81, Needville. District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt delivered the gift basket filled with items from the Czech Republic and The SPJST Store to Teresa last week. A 2013 calendar from the Czech Republic was also included. Congratulations, Teresa, and thanks for subscribing to the Vestnik!
SPJST State King Jerry Pechal draws the winning name from among hundreds received from the “Tell us How You Would Like To Receive Your Vestnik” responses. The form appeared on the back page of the December 26, 2012 special commemorative Vestnik. The drawing was held at the SPJST Awards Banquet on January 26. Holding the winning entry is Vestnik Editor Melanie zavodny.
Members are encouraged to continue to send in the “Tell us How You Would Like To Receive Your Vestnik” response form. Members can also respond online at www.spjst.org; send an email to info@spjst.org; or call (800) 7277578, ext. 153 and leave a message. Vestnik subscriptions are free of charge to members and can be received by mail, email, or both mail and email.
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Around the Districts
District Six Spring Meeting Sunday, March 3 in Taiton
The District Six Spring Meeting will be Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Taiton Community Center in Taiton, Texas. Lodge 30, Taiton will host the event with registration starting at 11 a.m. A delicious catered meal will be served at 12 noon. All lodges attending are asked to bring two desserts and a door prize. The audit and nominating committees will meet at 10:30 a.m. Members of the audit committee are Albert Olsovsky (23) and Glenn Kaminsky (28). Members of the nominating committee are Joseph Nezval (28) and Tommy Drapela (30). Immediately following the noon meal, special reports for District Six will be given. Those include the Czech Heritage Museum, Education and Nature Center, Rest Homes, and Cemetery.
After the meeting is called to order, reports will be given by the standing committees, including By-Law, Publication, Finance, and Insurance. District representatives for these committees should be present to give their reports. Official reports will be given from the Supreme Lodge, Fraternal Field Manager, and District Six Director. Youth members are encouraged to participate in their club booths and the district egg decorating contest. Taiton Community Center’s address is 14221 FM 961, El Campo, Texas 77437. It is located approximately seven miles north of El Campo on State Highway 71 and FM 961. Fraternally, Wanda Dorotik District Six Secretary —SPJST—
District Six Spring Meeting Sunday, March 3, 2013
Hosted by Lodge 30, Taiton • Taiton Community Center ***TENTATIVE AGENDA*** 10:30 a.m. — Audit and Nominating Committees Meet 11 a.m. — Registration Begins 12 noon — Catered Meal Served Lodges are to bring two desserts and a door prize.
Special Reports will begin immediately following the meal. Czech Heritage Museum.................................................................Philip Vahalik Education and Nature Center .............................................................Lisa Bubela Rest Home Director........................................................................Charles Bucek Cemetery Report...............................................................................David Bucek
Business Meeting Call to Order..........................................................................President Joe Siptak Posting of Colors .............................................................Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Memorial Service...........................................First Vice President Annie Vahalik Welcome ................................................Lodge 30 President Yvonne Marcaurele Response/Introduction of Guests .............................Second Vice President/FAC Helen Zabransky Roll Call of Officers, Lodges and Standing Committees Recognition of 50 and 75-Year Members Age 96 Honorees and Fraternalists of the Year.........Secretary Wanda Dorotik Treasurer’s Report Marjorie Treumer Youth Report and Program DYC Lisa Bubela Standing Committee and Executive Reports By-Law .....................................................................................Joe Siptak Publication ...........................................................................Helen Kelner Finance...........................................................................Glenn Kaminsky Insurance..........................................................................Jerome Hlavaty Supreme Lodge Report ................................Secretary Leonard Mikeska Fraternal Field Manager..................................................Delisle Doherty District Six Director/Activities Report...............................Karen Kaspar
Awards and Special Presentations Old Business New Business Announcements Report of Audit Committee Report of Nominating Committee and Election of Officers Fall District Meeting Information Installation of Officers Adjournment —SPJST—
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Submitted by Delisle Doherty Districts Five and Six Fraternal Field Manger As I sat at the banquet on January and review your information, give 26, I couldn’t help but notice how them the courtesy of meeting with many lodges did not get an incentive you. They will be the one to help you award. As a Fraternal Field Manager, in the future if the need arises. Give unfortunately, I hear more reasons them the opportunity to meet with you why it isn’t happening than offers of and get to know the person who wants solutions. In District Five, this year to serve you. Whether it is a simple every lodge except one received an in- conversation to let you know everycentive. This was not an accident or a thing is good with your policy or they lucky year for them. It was the real- need to help you change some inforization when it is all said and done, it mation, welcome them into your is about people helping people—not home. People grow up, get married, get diagents, not lodges, not districts. There were no boundaries when it came to vorced, move, change addresses, change phone numbers, make a big helping those in need. All everyone has to do is grasp on a purchase, have children, grandchilsimple understanding. Agents don’t dren, get a raise, or lose their job. work for just their lodge. All agents Beneficiaries are forgotten and not upwork for all the lodges. Lodges don’t dated. This is what the agents want to refer people for their lodge; they help help you with. If your agent is no people in need. If there is a need, they longer around, don’t wait for someone know someone will take care of it. to call you. Contact your Fraternal Lodge 88 earned a Gold award this Field Manager and let him or her get year yet they did not have any of the someone to service you. If you just top agents. Lodge 91 had double digit got married, don’t wait for a tragic sitincreases for the first time in years uation before you realize your needs even though they only have one agent have changed. Contact your agent or active with the lodge. If they had a rel- Fraternal Field Manager. If you moved ative that had a need for insurance and or changed your phone number, they didn’t live near them, they con- SPJST can’t contact you if there is a problem. If you had these changes, tacted the Fraternal Field Manager. When everyone realizes it is not contact your agent or Fraternal Field about the lodge or the district but Manager. That is what we are here about people taking care of people, for. If we work as a team, we can build everyone grows. As a lodge, you don’t want to try to get a bigger piece a pie so big everyone can have as of the pie; you want to help build a much as they want. When that hapbigger pie. There is a lot of need. It’s pens, everyone celebrates. So next everyone’s job to help fulfill those time an agent calls you to sit and talk, needs. If there is a need, take care of welcome him/her with open arms. it. We are all here to help each other. And, when you see someone who has Many lodges have several orphan a need for life insurance, tell him/her accounts. These are accounts where you can help and call the Fraternal the agent is no longer around so they Field Manager. Tear down the boundare not getting serviced. SPJST is aries. When all is said and done, it’s working on assigning these accounts about people—not agents, not lodges, to existing agents to help you update not districts. Let’s become a commuand review your situation. If an agent nity of people helping people. —SPJST— calls you to offer a check-up or to sit
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SPJST Lodge Se ct ion Lodge 4 Hallettsville reports on January meeting
Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville met on Sunday, January 13, 2013, at the Legion Tap Room in Hallettsville at 3 p.m. President Joe Siptak opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Resolution Committee Chairman Gaynell Chudej read a resolution of sympathy for our departed member Johnnie Zak. Secretary-Treasurer Helen Zabransky read the minutes to the last meeting and gave the financial report. Correspondence was read. It was voted to hold the March meeting at the District Six Spring Meeting on March 3 hosted by Lodge 30, Taiton and will be held at Taiton Community Center. Door prize winners were Gaynell Chudej, Sarah Siptak, and Helen Zabransky. A delicious lunch was served
Next Meeting—February 10 The next meeting will be Sunday, February 10 at the Legion Tap Room at 3 p.m. Door prizes will be given and lunch will be served as usual. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 13 Dime Box plans Casino Night
The monthly meeting was called to order by Secretary LaDonna Jatzlau on January 17, 2013. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. The secretary’s minutes were read by LaDonna Jatzlau, and the treasurer’s report was given by Debbie Kostelka. Both were approved as read. Doris Ford presented a list of activities that will be held at the hall for the upcoming year. Included in the activates will be the Second Annual Casino Night Fundraiser, which will be held on Saturday, April 20 starting at 6:30 p.m until 12 midnight. Thanks to last year’s fundraiser, the directors were able to purchase new lights for inside of the hall. If you would like to come out and see the new lights and have a night of fun and food, please call Doris Ford (979) 884-1451 for ticket(s) and/or sponsor information. Next Meeting—February 14 The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 14 at 7 p.m. Carla West —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone Mardi Gras Party this Saturday
Lodge 24, Cyclone will host a Mardi Gras party for adults and youth on Saturday, February 9, 2013, at Flag Hall in Cyclone. The cost is $75 per couple and includes a night of snacks, drinks, gumbo, and music provided by a Cajun band. Admission is $10 for children. Doors open at 5 p.m. for registration, snacks, and drinks. Meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. Charles Thibodaux and the Austin Aces band begins at 6:30 p.m. and plays until 10:30 p.m. Only 250 tickets will be sold. Prizes will be given away at band’s first intermission. Adult prizes include spa day, $300 Academy gift card, 32inch LCD television, dinner at B. Dell’s Fire and Ice Grill, and a 15-inch
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laptop. Children’s prizes include a Kindle Fire, $50 gift card, and $50 Wal-Mart gift card. Attendees can also shop and place bids at the silent auction that will close after the band’s second intermission. We appreciate your support of our fundraising project and look forward to seeing you Saturday evening, February 9 at SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone Flag Hall, located on FM 964 in Cyclone! Get your tickets today. Call Brenda (254) 721-1682 for more information. Fraternally, Brenda Maddux Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST—
Milton and Irene Peterson Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage
Milton Peterson and the former Irene Soukup were united in marriage on January 19, 1963, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption in West. Milton and Irene both grew up in West and both graduated from West High School. After living in Grand Prairie, Arlington, and Hillsboro, they settled in Malone, where they currently reside. Milton retired from General Motors in Arlington, and Irene retired from Farmers Co-op Gin and Grain in Malone. They raised four children—Kenneth, Kimberly, Matthew, and Mar-
shall. They have six granddaughters—Amber, Ashely, Courtney, Amelia, Dakota, and Paige; three grandsons—Dylan, John, and Colton; two step-granddaughters, Madison and Camryn; three greatgranddaughters, Madison, Abigail, and Audrey; two great-grandsons, Kayden and Samuel; and a special angel granddaughter Haley. They are members of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Hillsboro and are members of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood where Milton serves as president of the lodge. —SPJST—
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Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard meets Sunday, Feb. 10
Dear Members, It is time again for Lodge Karel Jonáš to hold its monthly meeting which will be this Sunday, the 10th of February, at 12 noon, in the community room of East Bernard Branch Library, 746 Clubside Drive. The agenda will have some additional reports and will be open to business needing immediate attention. The fare for the fraternal hour luncheon will be standard. To the faithful: Make plans to attend the meeting this Sunday, the 10th, at noon, and this writer remains . . . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, FIC President —SPJST—
Lodge 38, Kovar members Rita and Johnnie Janak benefit is Feb. 10
Dear Members, A fundraiser benefitting Rita and Johnnie Janak is set for Sunday, February 10, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Smithville Recreation Center, located at 106 Royston Street in Smithville, Texas. The fundraiser is being hosted by Rita and Johnnie’s many friends. Rita and Johnnie have always been ready and willing to help and support anyone in need. This past year has been very difficult for the Janak family. Now, it is time for their many friends to give back to them for their unwavering dedication to the community. In addition, Johnnie serves as second vice president of Lodge 38, Kovar. A chicken fried steak meal with all the trimmings will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $10 for adult plates and $5 for child’s plates (12 years and under). Eat-in or drive-thru to-go plates will be available. Presale tickets are available from Art (979) 360-4373 and at Milton’s Furniture (979) 237-2432. A live auction begins at 1:30 p.m. Prize drawings will be held at 4 p.m. Other activities include a silent auction, door prize drawings every hour,
Lodge 15, Buckholts Members Visit at January Meeting
Visiting at the January meeting of Lodge 15, Buckholts are, left to right, Frank and Dorothy Tomascik, A.W. zajicek, Doug Williams, Sandie Fischer, and District Two Honorary Director Frank Klinkovsky. Frank Tomascik, far left, is the outgoing vice president of Lodge 15.
and kids’ games. For live auction item donations and fundraiser information, call Auction Chairman Cookie Evanicky (979) 237-3217 or Don Mutschink (979) 237-2432. Come and share this charitable cause with the friends of Rita and Johnnie! Fraternally, Dorothy Lastovica, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 66, Waco reports on January meeting
The meeting was called to order by President John Engelke at La Vega High School on January 14, 2013, at 6 p.m. with all officers present. There were 11 members present. Members stood for a moment of silent prayer for our deceased member William Hykel of Elm Mott. Secretary Sister Dana McAdams read the minutes of the December 10, 2012, meeting, and they were approved as read. Sister Dana McAdams received bylaw booklets of the 31st Convention to be distributed to the members. She also read a Christmas card that the lodge received from Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny and her husband David Nauert. Sister Dana also received correspon-
dence from Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride announcing a new sales agent for Lodge 66 Candi Randall. She received a letter from Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek concerning the awards banquet to be held on January 26 at Frank Mayborn Center in Temple. Sister Dana received a listing of names that are eligible for 50- and 75- year pins. The 50-year pin members are Randall W. Cervenka, Joyce J. Domansky, Helen K. Ehlers, Timothy J. Gerik, Shirley Hyde, Daniel R. Juricek, Eugene John Sebik, Steven W. Stanislav, Stephen E. Thun, Linda Ann Trainor, and Richard L. Wilshire; and 75-year pin member is Carroll R. Simcik. These will be awarded at a later date. Thanks to Sister Diana Engelke from the Entertainment Committee for bringing coffee to the meeting. FAC Sister Mary Alice Langlotz read her monthly letter from State FAC Frank Horak. Bookkeeper Sister Diana Engelke gave the bookkeeping report. Lodge 66 gives thanks to President John Engelke, John Hoelscher, and Carl Pflughaupt for erecting the large playground equipment at SPJST Education and Nature Center in Ledbetter. They did a great job. Brother Louie Veselka reported that there were no grievances. Sister Dorothy Veselka of the Cheer and Condolence Committee reported that she sent a get well card to Gene Gerlich who had his left leg amputated above the knee. We hope he is getting better each day. She also sent a sym-
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pathy card to Mary Lou Urbanek on the death of her sister-in-law Elsie Flink of Taylor. Sister Dorothy thanked the lodge for sending her a sympathy card on the death of her aunt Ruth Paul of Caldwell. Sister Diana Engelke read names of candidates for membership. Candi Randall wrote up her own policy. She was accepted into Lodge 66. Sister Diana Engelke read a resolution of sympathy on William Hykel of Elm Mott. May he rest in peace. Door prize winner was John Engelke. One hundred percent winner was Diana Engelke. Next Meeting—February 17 The next Lodge 66 meeting will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bellmead on February 17 at 2:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 81 Needville scholarships to be awarded
Any college or technical school bound senior who has been a member of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville for at least one year can apply for the local lodge scholarship. Please send a selfaddressed, stamped envelope to SPJST Lodge 81, 9939 Peterson Road, Needville, Texas 77461 on or before March 15, 2013, to receive an application. Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 79 Corpus Christi welcomes Skidmore members
SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi started its first meeting of the year on January 20, 2013, with a catered meal of roast beef celebrating the merger of Lodge 26, Skidmore with Lodge 79. President Mark Rebecek called the meeting to order at 1:55 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers were present except for Youth Leader
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Gerilyn Donnell. We had 28 members and guests present. On the sick list were myself, Virginia Rebecek recovering from the shingles. We received an update on Dollie Huddleston, sister of Judy Majek and Leona Grant. She was home recovering from heart surgery when she had a set back and is back home again and doing well. Members Genevive and Eddie Schwirtlich Grandson are also recovering nicely from his accident. President Rebecek introduced guests Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek and District Seven Director Bob Bayer and wife Polly. It was so good to have them at our meeting. President Vanicek with the assistance of Director Bayer installed Lodge 79 officers for 2013. The December 2012 minutes and treasurer’s report were read and approved. On communications, Secretary Virginia Rebecek read a thank you note from the Children’s Driscoll Hospital for the youth club donation of lap blankets. Fraternal Activities Coordinator report was given by Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky. He thanked all for turning in their fraternal acts for 2012. Supreme Lodge President Vanicek and Director Bayer both gave a very informative talk. One of the main topics was 2013 will be a good time to purchase insurance because in 2014,
rates will go up. They also presented a plaque to former Lodge 26, Skidmore members Edwin and Jessie May Wallek retiring Lodge 26’s banner. This plaque will be hung in the Home Office in Temple. Jerry Sijansky gave the youth club report. He stated the youth donated 110 books to the South Texas Children’s Home and 39 lap blankets to Children’s Driscoll Hospital. The youth will have a booth at the Polka Fest to be held on February 23 at Sokol Hall in Corpus Christi. Under new business, Irene Mitchell made a motion that our January donation be given to Habitat for Humanity. Birthdays for January were Brian Vanicek on the 10th, Jessie May Wallek on the 12th, and Rob Marek on the 24th. We also celebrated George Marek’s 97th birthday that he had in December. “Happy Birthday” was sung to these members. Twenty-five dollar door prizes were won by Bob Bayer, who in return donated it to the youth club, and Leona Grant.
Next Meeting—February 17 Our next meeting will be February 17 with potluck, so bring your favorite dish and your appetite. Meeting adjourned at 2:35pm. Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—
P P P Presenting 2013 Officers P P P SPJST Lodge 183, Arlington
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P P P Presenting 2013 Officers P P P SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi
The 2013 officers of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi are, second from left to right, Secretary Virginia Rebecek, President Mark Rebecek, Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jerry Sijansky, and Treasurer Frank Sacky. The officers were installed by Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, far left, who was assisted by District Seven Director Bob Bayer, far right.
Lodge 84, Dallas sets February 17 new member welcome
Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas’ next meeting will be held on Sunday, February 17, 2013. There will be a short meeting beginning at 2 p.m. followed by initiation of new members. A spaghetti dinner will be served afterwards, and all members are asked to bring a dessert to share. Dinner donations will be appreciated. Lodge 84, Dallas is updating its database of members so if you or a family member or even a friend you know are members of the lodge and have moved or married and their last name has changed, please send the current name and mailing address for that “gone, but not forgotten” member to: SPJST Lodge 84 2625 Floyd Street Dallas, Texas 75204
The 2013 officers of Lodge 183, Arlington are, front, left to right, Treasurer Annette Cepak, Second Vice President Rita Mardis, First Vice President Ella Mikeska, Financial Secretary Angeline Stiborek, and Trustee Patricia Sill. BACK: Second from left, President Ann Pustejovsky, Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth, Youth Leader Kay Weeks, Assistant Youth Leader/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Debra Daniel, and Trustee Raymond Mikeska. The officers were installed by District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, back, far left.
Fraternally, Anne Scott-Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston to celebrate Founders Day February 10
Come celebrate with us at Lodge 88, Houston’s Founders Day Celebration slated for Sunday, February 10, 2013. Lodge 88 is located at 1435 Beall Street in Houston, Texas 77008. Doors open at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. consisting of homemade noodle soup and homemade chili, priced at $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 12 and under. The Birthday Club Sisters will sell their famous Czech pastries, and Lodge 88 Orchestra and Choral Group will present their program of the good ol’ Czech songs for your enjoyment from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Choral Group will perform at 12:15 p.m. Also, we will have a silent auction in the afternoon. The entertainment for the afternoon will consist of a dance in the beautiful Chandelier Ballroom from 2 to 6 p.m. featuring The Fabulous Six, who will be playing polkas and variety music. Price for the dance is $10 per person. Please join us for good ol’ family entertainment. For more information, visit our website at www.lodge88.org and our SPJST Lodge 88 Facebook page. Jo Ann Buri Second Vice President —SPJST—
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Lodge 92 Fort Worth: great things happening!
Great news! Big things are happening at Lodge 92, Fort Worth! You all are invited and encouraged to attend the next meeting on Sunday, February 10, 2013, at 2 p.m. Supreme Lodge Vice President
Gene McBride and Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska will talk to us about what type of financing is available for our lodge to make necessary repairs and updates to the building. Please join us on Sunday, February 10 at 2 p.m. for the meeting, lunch, and fellowship. Lodge 92 Officers and Trustees —SPJST—
Lodge 92 Fort Worth sets Feb. 10 meeting
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Attention: All Members of Lodge 92 There is a very important meeting on the second Sunday of the month, February 10 to discuss how our lodge is going to improve financially for 2013.
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Please attend to share ideas with us on what we can do to improve rentals and upgrade the lodge for the 21st century. We have some improvements in place and will have visitors from the Supreme Lodge. The meal will be potluck and desserts so come out and see what we are trying to do. Cheryl Hubenak, Reporter —SPJST—
Scenes from Lodge 183, Arlington’s Christmas Party
Saturday, December 8, 2012 • SPJST Lodge 183, Arlington Hall • Submitted by Kay Weeks, Youth Leader
LEFT PHOTO: Trustee Pat Sill presents a check to Lodge 183 Fraternalist of the Year Tom Weeks. PHOTO 2: Youth Club Treasurer Brittney Higgins draws the winning 50/50 ticket as Cassidy Higgins and Tommy Weeks look on. Ann Pustejovsky won the prize and donated the money
back to the youth club. PHOTO 3: Members of Lodge 183 Youth Club, past and present, as well as guests, pose with Santa (aka Nick Culliton). RIGHT PHOTO: Darlene Hollingsworth, left, and Kathy and Ed Fitzgerald visit.
LEFT PHOTO: Lori and Evelyn Fitzgerald with Consuelo Diaz. PHOTO 2: Mira Bralic and Sara Stiborek await the arrival of Santa. PHOTO 3:
Robert Sill wins a door prize. RIGHT PHOTO: Ronnie Higgins wins a door prize.
LEFT PHOTO: Mira Bralic, Charlie Bolton, Milka, Milena, and Milenko Bralic. PHOTO 2: Lodge 183 President Ann Pustejovsky with her sister Debra Daniel and relatives Diane Johnson and Bernice Pustejovsky. PHOTO 3: District Three Director Johnnie Krizan. RIGHT PHOTO: Monica and Christina Karr. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Wanda and Richard Pe-
terson. BELOW PHOTO 2: Jerry Mikus. BELOW PHOTO 3: Nick Culliton, Dorothy Gerlich, and Tom Weeks enjoy the wonderful catered meal. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Theresa Bragg, Charlie Bragg, Brandon Boyd, Ella Mikeska, and Keith Bragg enjoy dinner at Lodge 183, Arlington’s Christmas party.
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Lodge 142 Houston meets this Sunday
Lodge 142, Houston members met for our meeting on January 13, 2013, which was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Flag Bearer Gunnar Owens at 1 p.m. All members and guests enjoyed the meal. President Keith then opened the regular meeting. Correspondence was read. All officer reports and committee reports were given. All Lodge 142 donations for the year 2012 were read. Lodge officers for 2013 remained the same as 2012: President Keith Kieschnick Vice President Dennis Hermis Secretary Alice Jochen Financial Secretary/Treasurer Mary Ann Kieschnick Flag Bearer Gunnar Owens Guide Emil Kutra FAC Karen Owens Youth Leader Catherine Manchack Sales Agent Carrita Felbermayr
January birthday celebrants were Mary Wunderlich, Jo Dien Roznovsky, Catherine Manchack, Jim Owens, Gunnar Owens, Lawrence Schilhab, and G.W. Gaddy. There were no winners for the capsule prize this month. The oldest male present was Bill Gaddy; oldest female was Patricia Schleider; youngest child was Karlee Kieschnick.
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Scenes from Lodge 183, Arlington’s Christmas Party
Saturday, December 8, 2012 • SPJST Lodge 183, Arlington • Submitted by Kay Weeks
LEFT PHOTO: Jess Hibbs, Jess Hibbs, Jr., and Melanie Hibbs enjoy the fun. CENTER PHOTO: Annette Cepak, Mary Ann Roznovsky, Rosemary and Kenneth Stafford, Daniel Roznovsky, and Angeline Stiborek participate in festivities. RIGHT PHOTO: Gregory and Gelsum Stiborek enjoy the meal. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Tommy Weeks, Daniel Gattorna, Nick
Next Meeting—February 10 The next meeting will be held on Sunday, February 10 at Lodge 88, Houston Annex at 2 p.m.; lunch served at 1 p.m. We hope to see all of you there! Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST—
Culliton, Gena Weeks, Katie Weeks, and Katelyn Daniel help with the youth club’s 50/50 drawing. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Martha Huff, boyfriend Adolf and JoAnn and Dorothy Adamek. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Eddie, Brittney, Rhonda, Ronnie, Mary Ann, Cassidy and Destiney Higgins enjoy family time.
Lodge 179 Warrenton sets annual dues
Lodge 179, Warrenton met on Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Carmine Lions Club building. Due to President Orville Kunkel being sick and not in attendance, Second Vice President Brenda Callahan called the meeting to order. Present were seven members and three guests. Our guests were Ray and
Cindy Goehring and Angela Weyand. We were glad to have them with us. The prayer was given by Brenda Callahan. In honor and remembrance of First Vice President Lloyd Goehring, his son Ray led the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary Ricky Weyand read the minutes from the previous meeting. Treasurer Ora Lee Levien gave the treasurer’s report. Both reports were accepted as read. FAC Joan Goehring reported on SPJST activities around the state.
Lodge 183, Arlington Supports Community Organizations with Donations
LEFT PHOTO: Tillie Burgin with Mission Arlington announces her appreciation for the donation from Lodge 183. PHOTO 2: District Three Director Johnnie Krizan and Lodge 183 President Ann Pustejovsky, right, present a check to Jodie Ward of Heroes for Children. PHOTO 3:
Lodge 183 President Ann Pustejovsky, left, presents a check to Lori Firzgerald with Noreen’s Nourishment. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 183 President Ann Pustejovsky, right, presents a check to Consuelo Diaz with St. Maria Goretti Food Pantry.
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The local lodge dues were set at $6 per person. Please mail in your local lodge dues and become active in the local lodge. A meal of chicken spaghetti, prepared by LaVerne Kunkel, along with other delicious side dishes and desserts, was enjoyed by all.
Next Meeting—February 14 Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 14 at Carmine Lions Club building. The lodge will furnish fried chicken. Everyone should bring a side dish or dessert. Bring your sweetheart, and enjoy an evening of good food and great fellowship and fun. Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—
Scenes from Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth’s December Meeting
LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are Pauline Morbitzer, Wilma Perry, and Betty Loyd. RIGHT PHOTO: Birthday
Lodge 202 Lodge 181, Conroe Jourdanton to discusses new award scholarship meeting location Scholarship Announcement:
Lodge 181, Conroe met at Ryan’s Family Dining for its monthly meeting Tuesday evening, January 22, 2013. Jim Dinaso suggested moving the meeting to a more family-friendly location. After some discussion, it was agreed to look into Incredible Pizza to try to attract families with children. Other meeting venues may be considered. It was also discussed to move the date. It was agreed to table the resolution until they talked to the management of the new location, and other members who may become active if the date was changed. Fraternal Field Manager Delisle Doherty spoke and agreed with the idea of a more kid-friendly environment as they try to develop a children’s program. He also mentioned the lodge would be getting an award, and it would be important to have representation at the banquet. He shared some new things for 2013, including the orphan policy program that would help to reconnect members to the lodge. The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. Addendum: Lodge 181 members who have suggestions or comments about Lodge 181 meeting locations, meeting dates, social activities, youth activities, or any other aspect of Lodge 181 functions should contact me (281) 362-9062 or by email cdtiii@toney.us or cdt3@toney.us. Fraternally yours, Charles D. Toney III Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 202, Jourdanton is offering a local scholarship to its graduating seniors. If you are a member of Lodge 202 and are interested in applying, please email or call Youth Leader Regina House for information and an application. Her email is spjst202youth@gmail.com, and her telephone number is (830) 570-2046. —SPJST—
S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living invites all to Progressive 42 tournament
S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Community, located at 505 East Lake Drive in Taylor, Texas, will host a Progressive 42 Domino Tournament on Friday, February 8, 2013. Registration is from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Games will be 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome! A partner is not necessary as you will draw for a partner. Registration fee is $10 per person, and finger foods and drinks will be provided. All proceeds (100 percent) will benefit Travis Voigt who was injured in an automobile accident recently. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third places. Please respond by January 28 so we
Ladies are, left to right, Caroline O’Brien, Carolyn Irby, and Lucille Kret.
can determine the amount of food needed. Mail entry fee, name, and phone number to: S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living 505 East Lake Drive Taylor, Texas 76574
You may also respond by calling Julie (512) 352-6940 or Margie (512) 352-7282. We look forward to an afternoon of fun on February 8! Fraternally, Julie Smith Marketing Director S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living —SPJST—
Seaton Cemetery Association
Seaton Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on February 10, 2013, at 2 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall. Officers and directors will be elected. If there are any concerns that need attention, please call President Ace Chlapek (254) 9852371 or write him at 931 Seaton Road, Temple, Texas 76501 to be placed on the agenda. Janet Young, Secretary Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
Ladies Circle of Lodge 92 Fort Worth
Here we are at the beginning of another year, and January is almost gone. My goodness, times flies when you’re having fun. The Ladies Circle of Lodge 92 met on January 8, 2013, with 44 members including men present. Attendance was down just a little, hopefully due to the weather, and not because of illnesses. We began the meeting by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, and President Marlene Bass welcomed new members. We had no guests this day. Minutes were read and approved, and the financial report was given by Pauline Morbitzer. Pauline announced that it was time to pay dues for 2013, and they will remain at $4 again for the year. Also as Sunshine Chairman Pauline announced that she sent a cards to Lupe Esparza on the loss of her brother. Lucille also reported that her daughter, Linda Horner is still receiving treatment. Later on in the meeting, we found out that Catherine Ann Davis was scheduled for back surgery the following week. Just know that your lady friends in the Circle are praying for you daily during these difficult times. As part of our efforts to make a difference to those less fortunate, donations were collected and delivered in December for several organizations. This month, we will be sending cash donations to the Tarrant Area Food Bank and also to Meals on Wheels. Our members are so generous and always willing to give from the heart. In that manner, our fairy godmother, Gloria Farek, had gifts for everyone once
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again. Where she finds the goodies she brings is a mystery. Thank you, Gloria. New/old officers for the year were elected. They are President Marlene Bass, Treasurer/Sunshine Chairman Pauline Morbitzer, and Secretary Joan Shropshire. Evelyn Scaff was welcomed as vice president, and we appreciate her willingness to serve. The four of us look forward to sitting at the front table for another year (smile). We will try to make the meetings enjoyable, and that's our solemn promise (another smile). So . . . beginning in February, we will be wearing red or pink. It will be Valentine’s Day, you know. Thanks went out to our lovely hostesses for their work in the kitchen. There were Bessie Ellsworth, Lisa Ellsworth, Patti Williams, and Gloria Farek and granddaughter Margaret Willingham. Lunch was delicious as usual with many good offerings. Oh and we can’t leave out Garland Ellsworth the official cleaner-upper! As a plug for the SPJST Tasty Traditions cookbook, I brought “Bus Driver Potatoes” which turned out really good. The books are huge and interest-
ing as well. There are a few recipes in there from olden days that I’m not too sure about! “Happy Birthday” was sung to Lorinda Manasco, Bessie Ellsworth, Theresa Clay, Lois Smith, Catherine Ann Davis, Robert Kurtnick, Darlene Tompkins, Mona Lee Hattendorf, and Kitty Rippin. Several months ago, we added a sharing or memory time for the birthday celebrants. Snippets from this month’s honorees was interesting to hear. Theresa Clay has known Bessie Ellsworth and Pauline Morbitzer for about 70 years. They went to school together as youngsters and were known as the Three Musketeers. On Sunday nights, they would attend dances at the lodge and dance with each other. Catherine Ann Davis was blessed with family, and I think she said either she or the boys looked better at night during the war when there were “black-outs.” A very comical lady. Lorinda Manasco has been friends with Pauline Morbitzer for 20 years. Robert Kurtnick went to Mt. Carmel as some of the others in the group. He is an ex-Marine and worked as an engineer at GD. Mona Lee Hat-
tendorf was born on the North Side and has a great family and is an inspiration to me personally. Lois Smith was Postmaster at the Ridglea station, a Mott’s Manager, attends St. Thomas Catholic Church and can remember the polka dance fests at the lodge. Kittie Rippin’s parents were members of Lodge 1, Fayetteville near La Grange, Texas when she was young. She was in the Navy and knows how to fly. Bessie Ellsworth just said, “Ditto Theresa.” She and Garland celebrated 55 years of marriage this month. There were door prizes, a lunch blessing, good camaraderie, and bingo. Then, last of all, a surprise gift was given to Joyce Tesar for her many years of service to the lodge and to the Ladies Circle. She was always faithful in her duties, and we thank you Joyce for your hard work. As always, we would love to have anyone visit our meeting and enjoy the fellowship that we have. You are welcome. Fraternally yours, Joan Simek Shropshire Secretary —SPJST—
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By d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock Some heads are pointy some are bare, others wish for wavy hair Some have sizes to compare, though geniuses are fairly rare Heads reflect without a care, too many heads are filled with air
Heads get crammed with random fare still most have room enough to spare. —SPJST—
Scenes from Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth’s January Meeting
LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, JoAnn Wilcox, Mary Ann Krivanek, Marie Keller, and Lupe Esparza. PHOTO 2: Gloria Farek, left, and granddaughter Margaret Willenburg. PHOTO 3: President Marlene Bass,
left, and Joyce Tesar. RIGHT PHOTO: Pictured are Willie Mae Becan, Bernard Becan, Madeline Myers, Ann Schneider, and Kitty Rippin. —Submitted by Joan Shropshire, Secretary
LEFT PHOTO: Hostesses were, left to right, Margaret Willenburg, Bessie Ellsworth, Lisa Ellsworth, Patti Williams, and Gloria Farek. CENTER PHOTO: Birthday celebrants at the January meeting were, left to right, Robert Kurtnick, Catherine Ann Davis, Lorinda Manasco, Lois Smith,
Theresa Clay, Kitty Rippin, Mona Lee Hattendorf, and Bessie Ellsworth. Happy birthday! RIGHT PHOTO: Ready for bingo are, left to right, Lorinda Manasco, Don Morbitzer, Hermina Cihacek, Catherine Ann Davis, and Theresa Clay.
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Youth Department presents February updates Dear Youth Leaders,
Youth Development Workshop This year’s Youth Development Workshop will be a one-day workshop for all youth club members. The workshop will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at the SPJST Home Office in Temple, Texas starting at 10:30 a.m. Parents are invited to attend the informative sessions. We’ll be hosting the workshop at the Home Office in an effort to have them in a central location and make it closer for all participants. In our first session, youth will be broken up into four smaller groups. Adult leaders will review the importance of each officer position: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, Flag Bearer and Sergeant-at-Arms. Leaders will review the officers duties to the youth. In our second session, youth will be broken up into two groups -- boys and girls. The groups will go into different rooms and the topic for the boys will be, “Bullying Behavior in Boys and What to Do About It”. The girls group topic will be “Relational Aggression in Girls Bullying Behavior and What to Do About It”. Our youth are great kids and our District Youth Counselors do an exceptional job with our youth at camp. I want to arm our youth with knowledge about dealing with the subject of bullying. They face these problems in other places such as school, team sports just to name a few. This will help them to understand how to handle those situations that unfortunately happen in today's society. The third and final sessions will be
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on scrapbooking. Guest speaker Barbara Barabas will give the youth tips on how to organize materials before starting the project. She will also share some creative ideas, color themes, placement of photos, etc. This will be very informative for all youth and youth club scrapbook committee members. Between the sessions, we will have some games for the youth and lunch will be provided by Jason’s Deli and we will have lunch box meals for kids. There will be a choice of ham, turkey or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, chips, pickle and cookie.
Friendship 2013 Membership Program District Youth Club Incentives Goals to Achieve: • Host 1 district youth membership rally • Meet requirements needed to qualify for Youth Program Incentives Awards: • $100 for each youth club in respective district that achieves its youth club goal. Funds must be used for the benefit of the youth in the respective district.
ers and youth members. Cost not to exceed $200.
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Good luck with your youth club’s participation in the Friendship 2013 Membership Program. Please review these guidelines carefully from the Friendship 2013 insert that has been provided to youth leaders. They are the standard for awarding your youth program incentives at the banquet. If you have any questions about the requirements, please call the Youth Department.
SPJST’s “Online” Youth Club Meeting Just a reminder that the February “Online” Youth Club Meeting will be Monday, February 4 at 7 p.m. For directions on how to join in on the teleconference, go to www.spjst.org/youth_call_in_meeting.html. President’s Volunteer Service Award The SPJST Youth Program is sponsoring the President’s Volunteer Service Awards for all SPJST youth who are eligible to receive the awards. No youth may receive more than one President's Volunteer Service Awards during the preceding calendar year. The SPJST will recognize youth for volunteer service during January 1,
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2012, through December 31, 2012. Volunteer Service Tracking Forms are available from the State Youth Director on the SPJST Youth website. Forms must be returned by February 28 to the State Youth Director.
Eye Glasses and Hearing Aid Donations Please keep those old eye glasses and hearing aid donations coming in. This is an ongoing collection effort that we have been doing for some time now. Thanks to your efforts, we have already helped many people through this program. The actual program is being run through the Houston Eyeglass Center and the University of Houston. The reconditioned eyewear is redistributed throughout the United States and the world and the repairable cell phones are given to various care shelters throughout the country.
Pull Tabs for Ronald McDonald House The continuing support of sending pull tabs in for the Ronald McDonald House is also a worthy charity that we have been supporting. They use the money from the sale of the bottle tabs to buy gas for their transportation vehicle and to buy much needed supplies for the house. I strongly encourage all of the SPJST youth clubs to save pull tabs for this worthy and ongoing proj-
State King Jerry Celebrates with State Fraternalist Patsy
Youth Club Incentives Goals to Achieve: • Meet requirements needed to qualify for Youth Program Incentives
Awards: • $10 for each certificate issued, ages 0 to 17, in the respective lodge. • Additional $10 for each certificate issued that joins the youth club ($20 total)
“Top Youth Club in District” Award Top active youth club with most certificates issued in 2013 that remain in force. Must have a minimum of five certificates issued in 2013. Awards: Swimming, etc. party for youth lead-
What an amazing year! My District Youth Counselor saw me get crowned State King, now I saw her get crowned State Fraternalist of the Year! Congratulations to Patsy—she deserves it! She was the one who encouraged me to run for king and was the one who was always right by my side to help in any way! Love you, Patsy, for what you have done and will
do in SPJST! I want to also congratulate all of the lodges for their hard work and achieving their awards! Thank you to the ones who sell insurance who keep this organization rolling! God bless, Jerry Pechal —SPJST—
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ect. Your youth club will receive a thank you letter from the Ronald McDonald House and the knowledge that they helped someone in need that really needed help. Please mark your donations clearly so I can make sure your group gets the proper recognition that it deserves. Youth Leader Retreat Plans are for the retreat to start on Saturday, March 9 at 10 a.m. at Hilton Garden Inn in Temple. Youth leaders may choose to stay overnight and leave Sunday, March 10. I am working on lining up a guest speaker for our meeting and having Business Development/Marketing Manager Don Strickland speak to you about marketing strategies in promoting our youth clubs.
All youth leaders and their assistants are encouraged to attend. If you are planning to bring a spouse or guest, please let me know, and I will work with you on making arrangements. We’re going to cover a lot of ground on Saturday’s program, including Friendship 2013 Incentive Program, training skits, and YAD preparation. In addition to covering all of the regular topics such as rule book changes and camp, we’ll also be addressing any questions that you may have about the youth program. 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive Thanks to all of the young people and youth clubs who have contributed to this wonderful project. All young people who donate at least $2 will re-
ceive two merit points. All young people who donate at least $5 will also receive a certificate. March 31, 2013 is the deadline to receive credit.
Mark Your Calendar: May 4 is Join Hands Day Our goal for 2013 is to have 50 or more lodges participate. What can your youth club do? Some of the great projects from past years included baking for the needy, cemetery clean-ups, highway beautification, assisting veterans and senior citizens programs, conducting a variety of fix-up and refurbishing projects and fundraiser for your local volunteer fire department. You’ve still got plenty of time to decide what you want to do in 2013. The main thing — at this point — is committing to doing something. When
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coming up with ideas for your project try to do something that will be noticed by the public. If you have any questions on this, please contact me. Again, this year, the Supreme Lodge will offer a $100 incentive to local SPJST lodges to be used in developing and/or promoting their project. You can do this by completing the Join Hands Day flyer and returning it to the SPJST Home Office. This year American Fraternal Alliance is asking not to register your projects on their website prior to Join Hands Day. They are asking that you share stories of your projects, including and especially, photos on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/fraternalalliance.
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2013 Leader-In-Training Retreat June 14 to 16 This year, we have a great LIT retreat lined up for our youth. Our retreat will be held at the SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. This year our LIT retreat will start on Friday, June 14 and end on Sunday, June 16. Due to schools letting out later in the year LIT camp is being moved back a week. I hope that all youth that finished their 8th grade year through graduating seniors will participate as LIT’s.
SPJST Rules of Conduct for Youth and Adults Please have your new youth members and parents that participate with the youth sign the form and return to the Youth Department. There is no need to have our members sign this form each year as done in previous years. Once the youth department has the Rules of Conduct in the office we will mail a copy directly to the members parents to keep for their records. The original will be filed in the Youth Department. Thank you for your help! Fraternally, SPJST Youth Department —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club sets Sunday, Feb. 10 chili dinner
Dear Members, Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club will host a freewill donation chili dinner this Sunday, February 10, 2013, beginning at 10:30 a.m. We will serve chili with all the fixings to sit down and eat, or you may opt for cup of chili to-go. Either way, we would love to see each and everyone of you. Please be sure to come out and support the youth of Lodge 47, Seaton on Sunday, February 10! Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Thank you, Lynette Talasek Youth Leader —SPJST—
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District Five King Participates in Race for the Cure
On Saturday, October 6, 2012, District Five King Ryan Bronikowski of Lodge 88, Houston participated in the Race for the Cure and the fight against
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Leader sets Q&A meeting
To All Interested Parties: I will be having a meeting on Monday, February 18, 2013, at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall starting at 5:30 p.m. We have had several new members join in the last year and as we all know, Youth Achievement Day (YAD), merit points, camp, and the club in whole can all be a confusing topic for new people and even some seasoned members. Therefore, I am organizing a “Q&A” (questions and answers) meeting for Lodge 47, Seaton’s new members, existing non-active members, as well as for non-SPJST members who may be interested in what we do. Please let me know if you plan on attending or if you need more information.
breast cancer with 20 members of the Jersey Village Cross-Country Team. Ryan finished the 5k course which is 3.2 miles with a time of 18:47.
Finally, if you are a new Lodge 47, Seaton member and cannot make it on this day . . . do not fret! I will get with you one-on-one on a day that works for both of us. Just let me know what I can do to help you. Fraternally, Lynette Talasek, Youth Leader (254) 931-0639 necconetta@sbcglobal.net —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club meets February 10
The next Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club meeting will be Sunday, February 10, 2013, at the lodge hall at 4 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to bring valentines as we will have a party. Brandon Teplicek, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston Youth Bags 8-Point Buck
Just before Thanksgiving, 14-year-old Denae Bronikowski of Lodge 88, Houston bagged her first 8-point buck after only 20 minutes in the stand at her PoPo’s farm in Washington County.
Lodge 87, Temple Youth Club plans Saturday, Feb. 16 chili cook-off
Lodge 87, Temple Youth Club will host a chili cook-off on Saturday, February 16, 2013, at Lodge 87 hall, located at 320 North 50th Street in east Temple. Lodge 87 Youth Club is raising money to go on a summer getaway. Help our youth by entering in the chili cook-off or come out and eat some awesome chili! Registration for the chili cook-off is from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and judging is from 12 to 1 p.m. Entry fees are $20 for adults; $10 for youth ages six to 17 years; and $10 for beans (unless you have already entered in the chili contest, then it’s $5). Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third places in each category. There will also be a cash prize for people’s choice, determined by votes. The amounts of the cash prizes will be determined by the number of participating teams. There are no rules! Bring your best chili to be entered into the cook-off. You can cook off site, and anything goes! (Please use only store-bought meats.) Please bring with you a recipe card, for allergy use, and a crockpot full of your award-winning chili. Taste some great chili for $1 per bowl or $5 for all-you-can-eat or until gone. For questions or to enter, call Jennifer Davidson (254) 405-5168 or Christine Festa (254) 541-2374. Fraternally, Jennifer Davidson Youth Leader —SPJST—
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Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club sets important dates
Dear Members, The following is a list of dates to mark your calendars with for upcoming events. Sunday, February 10 Founders Day. We will play bingo for prizes, have crafts available, and work on the scrapbook.
Saturday, February 23 and 24 District Five overnight trip at SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm. I will have the times and schedule once it is finalized. Please watch your email for this. We will have our February youth club meeting at the ENC. Friday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. We will dye the eggs for the Easter party, decorate, and also have our March meeting
Saturday, March 23 Easter Party from 2 to 4 p.m. I need volunteers to come help prepare the food and finish the last minute decorating. Mrs. Linney will be at the lodge early that morning so she will take any volunteers who would like to show up early. Sunday, April 7 District Spring Meeting. This is your kraslice egg contest.
Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 16 Leaders-In-Training Retreat at SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm.
Sunday, June 30 District Five Youth Achievement Day (YAD) at Lodge 88, Houston. Registration is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The program will start at 1 p.m. This year, the food category is cookies; photography is animals; and constructed items are clay or molded dough. All rules can be found in the rule book at www.spjst.org. Thursday, July 11 to Sunday, July 14 District Five Camp at SPJST ENC with Districts Six and Seven.
Saturday, August 3 State YAD at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. The kitchen is open every Thursday night, and we desperately need help;
especially during the rodeo. The doors open at 5 p.m., and people start coming in for dinner. The rush usually lasts until about 7:30 p.m. If you can come during any part of that time or know ahead of time, please let either Mrs. Linney or myself know, and we will be glad to put you on the schedule and give someone else a break. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact me at michellesfarm@aol.com or Mrs. Linney at district5dyc@aol.com. Fraternally, Michelle Wockenfuss Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club reports on January meeting
Dear Members, On Sunday, January 27, 2013, we had our youth club meeting. Present were eight members, one guest, and eight parents. We discussed the tee-shirt design contest, Founders Day, youth club workshop, Easter party and several other dates. We also decided to donate money for our charity project. There is still a great need for help in the kitchen on Thursday nights, so please if you can, contact Mrs. Linney to see if she needs help on a particular date. She will be very shorthanded during the rodeo, so check your calendars and let her know. Watch your email and the Vestniks for more dates and times. Fraternally, Allison Wockenfuss, age 16 —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston youth donate funds
Dear Members, We had our youth club meeting last Sunday. I read the treasurer’s report since I am treasurer this year. We talked about charity projects and donating money to the needy. I suggested that we donate money to the Boys and Girls Country. Everyone agreed to send them money to help out. We had cookies and sodas for refreshments. Fraternally, Keith Wockenfuss, age 8 —SPJST—
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In Memoriam
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu, No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, MELBA J. ALExANDER FOREMAN, age 81, of Temple, Texas, who passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013, surrounded by family and friends. She was born April 7, 1931, beloved daughter of the late Milady Corley. She had 11 siblings. She later was adopted by the late Charles and Eva Alexander of Temple, Texas. She graduated Melba Foreman from the University of Texas in Austin in the late 1950s as an English major, with a minor in journalism. She took early basic courses at the University of Mexico in Mexico City. She later went back to college at the University of Houston and received a degree in Early Childhood Education. She continued her education at UTD in Tyler. During the 1970s, she taught kindergarten at Peete Elementary in Tyler and later for many years at Whitehouse Elementary in Whitehouse. In the early 1990s, she taught at both Saint Mary’s Catholic School and McGowen Stephen’s Elementary School in Temple. She also worked as a substitute teacher for Temple ISD. Besides her long career as an educator, she worked as an editor, a medical transcriptionist, and as a museum curator for both the Temple Railroad and Czech Heritage Museums. She was a member of the Czech
Geneaology Society and SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. She dedicated her life to the care and education of young children. Her passions were the written word and the pursuit of knowledge. She was devoted to taking fresh minds and teaching that love to them as well. Melba is survived by daughters Eva Lott of Temple, Susan Stephenson and son-in-law James of Belton, Marjorie Boyd and son-in-law Mark of Garland, and Leslie Huffman and son-inlaw Sam of Rogers; sisters Betty Tibbetts and husband James of Nolanville, Margaret Fetterman of Rogers, and June Stickney and husband Richard of Yakima, Washington; brothers Jack Corley and wife Janice, Woody Corley and wife Kaffie, and Thomas Corley and wife Sue, all of Tyler; sisters-in-law Eleanor Barrett of California and Mallory Edie of Connecticut; grandchildren Apryl Arguello, Holley and Eric Boyd, Stephanie Hernandez and Joseph Huffman; and great-grandchildren Jacob and Samuel Arguello, Johnathon Lichnovsky, and Madeline and Lillyanne Hernandez; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; and many loving friends. She was preceded in death by husband Henry; infant child Henry Leonard, Jr.; sisters Opal Lamar, Middie Lee Bertran, Dorothy Hawthorne; and brothers Sonny and Billy Frank Corley; and grandson Thomas Henry Lott. Visitation was Friday, January 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The service was held Saturday, January 26 at 10 a.m. at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. She was laid to rest next to her parents at Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple. A bereavement meal followed at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home. Ruth Kohutek Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek —SPJST—
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Ennis Czech Music Pianist John Dujka to perform Feb. 16 Festival set for in La Grange February 9
The Czech Polka Bands of Ennis invite you to the Seventh Annual Ennis Czech Music Festival at Sokol Activity Center, located at 2622 East Highway 34 just east of Ennis on Saturday, February 9, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Listen and dance to six polka bands! Moravians at 11 a.m.; Ennis Czech Boys at 1 p.m.; Jak Se Do at 3 p.m.; Czech Harvesters at 5 p.m.; Jodie Mikula Orchestra at 7 p.m.; and Czech And Then Some at 9 p.m. Admission is $7 per person, and ages 14 and under will be admitted free of charge. Great door prizes, too! The kitchen will be open. Dress casual. Czech costumes encouraged. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. No reservations, please. For more info, visit http://www.ennisczechmusicfestival.com or call (972) 878-4748. And there’s more . . . on Friday, February 8 from 7 to 11 p.m. Get a head start on the festival by joining us Friday night in the Sokol Clubroom for the Pre-Party and Polka Jam Session. Listen and dance to polka musicians from around the area and some from afar. No cover charge. Entrance located in back of building. Bring a covered dish if you like. Doors open at 5 p.m. And another big Czech event going on that weekend in Ennis on Sunday, February 10 is St. Cyril and St. Methodius Celebration beginning with a polka mass at 11 a.m. at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church followed by a dinner and polka dance at the KJT Auditorium. For more info visit www.stjohncc.net or www.kjt35.org. —SPJST—
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Special Valentine’s Day Treat! Treat your sweetheart for Valentine’s! Enjoy an evening you will never forget on Saturday, February 16, 2013, at Hanslik Banquet Hall at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange, Texas. Social is at 4 p.m.; dinner served at 6 p.m.; and concert begins at 7 p.m.
Drinks, appetizers, and a full beef tenderloin dinner will be served to your table. Enjoy a concert performance by Pianist John Dujka.
Advance Tickets Available Advance tickets are available by February 11 for a donation of $75 per person. Formal evening attire is requested. Visit www.czechtexas.org; email info@czechtexas.org; or call (888) 785-4500 to order tickets or for more information. —SPJST—
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.
February 6 to 9 Janáček Music Festival/Academic Conference—Four-day series of performances, master classes, workshops, and academic lectures on the UNT campus, Denton. Information (schedule, tickets, the festival hotel, reservations for the luncheon and banquet, and directions) is available at the festival website: https://janacek.unt.edu/; via email janacek@unt.edu; or by phone (940) 369-7689/7802; or College of Music (940) 369-7979.
February 16 Valentine Dinner/Concert—at TCHCC, 250 Fairgrounds Road, La Grange. Tickets limited. (888) 7854500; visit czechtexas.org.
February 21 - 24 Mollie B Polka Party Show Filming—at Sokol Hall, Ennis. Interested bands, contact Ted Lange via email ted@squeezeboxband.com. Visit www.squeezeboxband.com. Submitted by Mollie B and Ted Lange.
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.
Through February 28 Thursday Evenings Czech Language Class - Winter Session—at TCHCC, 250 Fairgrounds Road, La Grange: informal, beginning to understanding Czech terms . . just for fun! Two class times offered - 3 to 4:30 p.m.; and 6 to 7:30 p.m. For cost and other information, (888) 785-4500; (979) 968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org. March 16 Spring Genealogy Seminar, Melnar Library—at TCHCC, 250 Fairgrounds Road, La Grange. Hands on seminar using the online Czech archives, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To register, call (888) 785-4500; visit czechtexas.org.
March 21 to May 9 Thursday Evenings Czech Conversational Classes/Spring Session—at TCHCC, 250 Fairgrounds Road, La Grange. Instructor is Hanka Mysliveckova. Choose either class times 3 to 4:30 p.m.; or 6 to 7:30 p.m. To register, call (888) 785-4500; visit czechtexas.org.
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Bexar County CHS to host March 3 dance
Bexar County Czech Heritage Society will host a dance on Sunday, March 3, 2013, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Martinez Social Club, located at 7791 FM 1346 at FM 1516 in San Antonio, Texas. Music is by the Czechaholics. Refreshments will include sausageon-a-bun, kolaches, and chicken noodle soup. For admission price and more information, call (210) 648-2681. Submitted by, Alice Vida —SPJST—
Písně větru or Songs of the Wind now available
Greetings: I am writing to bring to your attention a book recently published in Prague that makes use of a combination of Czech and English. Písně větru or Songs of the Wind is a light-hearted, humorous fantasy novel. Czech and English stand in for the primary languages of the fantasy setting. The heroine (who relates the tale in the form of a diary) is bilingual, but feigns no knowledge of English with indifferent success. The other main characters speak primarily Czech, but have some knowledge of English. The tale includes many different levels of language. A third person narrator, who relates some of the adventures of the main characters without the heroine, speaks in standard spisovna Czech. The main characters speak hovorova Czech, but their accents and manner of speech vary. Some use a very educated language,
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while others use a more common tongue. There are instances of Ostravian and Slovacka accents. The heroine herself uses a “foreigner’s Czech” that combines book-learned archaisms with grammar mistakes and unusual formulations. English is treated similarly, although Czech is the primary language of the book in roughly proportions of 60:40.
The majority of the book is taken up with conversation. In some instances, characters will relate the same story multiple times, shifting between languages or combinations of languages each time, and losing or confusing meaning with each iteration. Ultimately, only the reader knows what has really been said. I am a Montanan, who learned Czech in 1994 at age 22 and spent seven years completing a doctorate of botany in Brno. The main characters are modeled very closely upon classmates of mine and reproduce their actual manners of speaking, accents, and vocabularies. Here are links with excerpts from the book and examples of the artwork:
http://www.fantasyplanet.cz/clanek/so ngy-vetru-pr
http://www.straky.cz/katalog.aspx?Ac tion=Book&BookID=194
http://www.legie.info/kniha/13506pisne-vetru/zakladni-info#zalozky Sincerely, Sierra Dawn Stoneberg Holt
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Songy větru (PR) Napsal: Michael Bronec
Chystám teď podivnou knihu, kterou si nikdo nebude kupovat. A jelikož se prodejem knih živím a mám určitý pud sebezáchovy (přestože mnozí soudí jinak), pokusím se vás zaujmout či přímo nadchnout a zařadit vás do té menšiny, která Písně větru od Sierry Dawn riskne. Bylo nebylo, začalo to ještě za starých časů, protože to začalo tím, že zazvonil stolní telefon. Na druhém konci drátu se dívčí hlas s velmi nepatrným přízvukem představil nějakým exotickým jménem (okamžitě jsem ho zapomněl), a pak mi sdělil, že se dotyčná doslechla, že prý vydávám knihy, což je vskutku pozoruhodná náhoda, neboť ona knihu právě dopsala. Akceptoval jsem toto protnutí našich osudů a hned nezavěsil (i když byl pátek a zrovna jsem balil na nějakou bitvu) a nechal onu dívku mluvit. Asi tři čtvrtě hodiny. A když náhle vypadlo spojení (došel jí kredit), zašel jsem až tak daleko, že jsem na poskytnuté číslo zpátky zavolal sám. Ono i když jste nakladatel, přeci jen se vám nestává moc často, že vás zavolá Američanka, aby vám sdělila, že napsala knihu česky. Z popisů, o čem kniha je, jsem moc moudrý nebyl. Ale věděl jsem, že mne to zaujalo. Jsem zvyklý dát na instinkt. Situace byla ovšem složitá. Autorka po mnohaletém studiu češtiny a biologie odjížděla zpět do Států, a to hned po víkendu a definitivně. A tak nadšený, abych nechal bitvu a vyrazil do Brna, jsem přeci jen nebyl, takže jsme se shodli, že mi text vytiskne a pošle. Nejsem si jist, kolik vody uplynulo, než jsem vcelku tlustý rukopis, který
přišel poštou, otevřel a pustil se do něj, ale moc jí nebylo. Jsem zvědavý. (Zato přesná datace celé události je horší – před sedmi, osmi, devíti lety?) Vzpomínám si ale dodnes, jak jsem polehával a třeštil do něj zrak. Text totiž začínal něčím, čemu jsem téměř nerozuměl. A to mám přeloženy nějaké dvě desítky knih z angličtiny. Vypadalo to jako staroangličtina (což samozřejmě nemohla být – té bych nerozuměl vůbec, takže nějaká middle English). Vůbec nechápu, že jsem se tím tehdy prokousal. Musel jsem být ještě mladý a plný vitamínů – dneska bych to zkrátka odložil a prohlásil za nevydatelné. Po prvním šoku dál přišla normální angličtina. Ale já sakra vydávám české knížky! No a pak přišla čeština, pak zase angličtina, a pak všechno dohromady. Proti své vůli jsem cítil, že začínám být okouzlen! I felt a hand on my shoulder. I spun around to find myself facing a hideously scarred Corani, armed with a staff. Fear and anger surged up in me, and I cried, »Neodvaž se na mne sáhnouti, Korháči, nechceš-li to litovati hořce!« He replied, »Já si tu sednu, dokud se neuklidníš, jo?« His voice was surprisingly pleasant, warm and flecked with soothing melodies. He seated himself upon the sand and proceeded to calmly twirl his staff between his fingers. I was stunned speechless. Eventually, I managed, »Tak, možná jsem přeháněla…« To this he replied, »Já se nezlobím. Viděl jsem, co se ti stalo.« »Tak . . . tak ty jsi Jar?« His blondered hair was in two long braids, a style I had not seen before. »Jo. Pojď. Stará se o mě jeden kněz…« »Kněz?…« Clearly I had reached a Jarin village, Gemalan. »Ilvira?« »Ne. Edra.« »Edra! Jest možné v době této?« And Sarkum is the only other Gemalan village with a keep… I was fairly sure… »Co máš proti Edrovi?« his voice grew colder, had a defensive edge that was almost frightening. Zhltal jsem tu první verzi na jeden zátah, div jsem se neopařil. Sierra Dawn naštěstí už používala mejl, a tak jsme začali na dálku diskutovat. Ty části, kterým jsem nerozuměl ani já, musely z větší části pryč, rozhodně jimi kniha nemohla začínat! A poměr angličtiny, který byl v té době tak 60:40 vůči češtině, bylo nutno zvrátit, aby to celé bylo pro českého čtenáře
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stravitelnější. Taky jsem měl nějaké výhrady ke konci, dneska už se přesně nepamatuju, jaké vlastně. Přišel podzim a s ním čekání. S autorkou jsme si sporadicky psali, a jelikož žije na malém ranči někde v Montaně (do nejbližšího městečka je bryčkou kus cesty), dozvídal jsem se, jaké zrovna zemědělské aktivity podniká a proč tedy nemůže přepisovat. Tak to tuším trvalo zhruba dva roky, a již jsem ztrácel víru (respektive zapomínal pod horou jiných aktivit, některé možná máte v knihovně), když mi jednoho dne přišel vítězný mejl s další verzí. I vytiskl jsem a pustil se opět do čtení. Sierra opravdu hodně upravovala, a jelikož ve Státech přeci jen vypadla z češtiny, jako redaktor jsem si docela užil (takže jsme si vyměňovali dlouhé elaboráty, která postava má jak mluvit a proč a já se o příběhu dozvěděl spousty dalších věcí, které mi při prvním čtení unikly). We crested the hill and started down the other side. Siegfried exclaimed, »Podívej se, Matyldo, na ty kytky tam!« He picked her a bouquet. She began to gaze at him with limpid eyes. »Opovaž se na ni šáhnout!« growled Ilviromila under her breath. »Co jsi ještě viděl ve městě?« Matylda asked Siegfried admiringly. »V Dyrise je všechno,« Siegfried obliged. »Jsou tam některé ženské… lady, které mají koně a na nich po městě jezdí. A mají takové zvláštní šaty… něco jako šaty a něco jako kalhoty, ale ne jak nosí Ilvira, prostě se jim moc sluší, no, víš?« I could not think what should be so fascinating about riding skirts. Any horsewoman owneth one. I own one myself! »Jé!« Matylda was delighted. »Jako princezny! Adéla mi koupí koně, až
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bude bohatá, ale já nemám ty šatečky… koupil bys mi šatečky?« she asked Siegfried sweetly. The rest of us shook our heads in disgust. »To jsem neřekl!« Siegfried exclaimed. »Ale… ale možná jo… tobě by to slušelo… moc… V Dyrise mají taky obrovský kamenný most přes Eryn. Je tak dlouhý, že málem není vidět až na druhé straně!« »Koranská nesmysl!« I muttered. »Musí všechno koranského být nesmysl?« asked Racek sadly and softly. I had not meant to hurt him… not that. I ducked my head and felt guilty and unhappy. »Je taky v Dyrise jeden velký kruhovitý chrám a tam je všechno samé zlato. Jsou tam ženské, co nosí náramky a náhrdelníky a rolničky na zápěstí. Mají takové divné sukně, na kterých jsou řemínky ze zlata a ony jsou… no prostě takové… hodně… jemná látka to je, no prostě, taková docela hodně jemná a zajímavá jakási takové oblečky a víš, mají ještě druhou část – nahoře…« »Nahoře? Čepička?« asked Matylda with delight. Nebudu vás unavovat tím, že rituál přepisování jsme v menších tanečních kruzích s léty ještě několikrát opakovali. I jak jsem zjistil, že výše citovaný Siegfried neumí pořádně česky ani anglicky (tedy jarsky ani koransky) záměrně (a jaká všechna slova jsem si kvůli tomu později vyslechl od korektorek). S plynoucími léty jsme se s autorkou spřátelili, takže můžete jméno Sierra Dawn najít v poděkováních překladů Zelaznyho, které jsem mezitím udělal (Amber atd.), dneska už nevím, co bych si bez jejích konzultací počal! Ale nevěřil jsem, že tu knihu někdy dotáhneme, vážně ne. Ta poslední prodleva byla dlouhá (a mezitím jsem se po mejlu dočítal, jak se březí krávy). No, a pak jsem měl najednou text já. Bude to už dost přes rok… Ale já se vás, milí čtenáři, snažím nalákat, abyste si Písně větru koupili,
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či tento zvláštní projekt alespoň vzali na vědomí, neboť je svým způsobem jedinečný. Jak na to? Půjdu s pravdou ven: akční scény jsou tam dvě. Jedna asi na straně 13 a druhá cca 513; každá asi stránku dlouhá. Jsou napsány velmi svižně, neboť autorka usoudila, že tohle neumí, tak se v nich nepitvala. Na akci vás tedy nenalákám. Svým způsobem je to konverzační komedie; knize vévodí družinka vyrážející do světa, avšak nejsou to hrdinové. Smutný kněz Racek, jehož hlavní činností se zdá být rozbíjení hrnků, přičemž moc jeho boha je velmi diskutabilní. Ilva, která prchá před nutností šít doma boty, ale tváří se jako železný generál. Pasáček ovcí Nolan, jehož IQ byste získali prostým součtem silvestrovského data, který do každé vesnice vchází se slovy „Tak co by se tady dalo zlidovět?” A samozřejmě hlavní hrdinka, Aesclinn, kteréžto pro Čecha nestravitelné jméno se prý čte Ešlen. Ta, která příběh vypráví, glosuje (a jak pobývá mezi Jary, stále více se jí i ve vnitřní řeči splétá čeština s angličtinou), a přece mi až při dalších čteních docházelo, že spousty pocitů si nechává pro sebe. Je to tichá, hluboká voda, a pokud máte rádi emoce, tento příběh je jimi skrze hrdinku prodchnut. I když… je otázka, zda skrze
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hrdinku, či skrze autorku. Ešlen totiž vždy vše bere smrtelně vážně, zatímco autorka se někde v zákulisí tiše směje. Racek said loftily, »A proč si myslíš, že stále trénuju s holí, že tě pořád nechávám, abys po mně házel kameny? Budu se cvičit, abych…« Nolan burst in disrespectfully, »A ty si myslíš, že po tobě budou házet kamenama?« (The horror, the horror of his lowborn grammar! Two stones? Just two?! Ne!) »Strčí tě do pytle jako mladého berana!« This was Ilviromila’s cue to begin berating Nolan, »Nolane, prosím tě, mlč!« »Už zase s těmi ovcemi,« Racek shook his head in disgust. »Už o tom nechci dál slyšet! Používáš slova týkající se ovcí s příliš vysokou frekvencí!« continued Ilviromila. »Co to je frekvence?« Matylda asked. »To je to, že Nolan neotevře rypák, aniž by něco neřekl o ovcích,« Ilviromila explained. »Obdivuhodná, vskutku obdivuhodná a mistrně formulovaná definice!« I said with some exasperation. »Mě by zajímalo, odkud je tak strašně chytrá!« snapped Ilviromila. Nolan continued to taunt Racek, »Ty se ubráníš holí, jo? Proti otrokářům? Nějací dospěláci se nechají utlouct klukem, který hůl drží sotva den? To chci vidět!« Ilviromila turned to Racek, »Na tom by ale mohlo něco možná být. Věštil jsi, jak tato cesta dopadne?« »Se střepy ne… ale ten sen . . .« Racek seemed reluctant to talk.
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»Tak co?« Ilviromila asked. »Budou otrokáři?« »Co se ti vlastně zdálo? Viděls Lískulku?« demanded Nolan. »Já si to dobře nepamatuji…« insisted Racek. »Tak nám jen řekni, co si pamatuješ,« suggested Matylda. »O čem to bylo?« asked Ilviromila. »…asi to nemělo význam…« řekl Racek váhavě. »Ale třeba jo a my ti to pomůžeme vyložit,« offered Ilviromila. »Vyprávěj, vyprávěj,« urged Nolan. Pokud jste ukázkám rozuměli, měli byste knihu zvládnout. Kapitoly většinou uvádějí poznávací statě o světě, které Ešlen (za domácí úkol) přeložila do jarštiny, tedy češtiny. V prvních kapitolách se navíc vyskytne i několik čistě českých pasáží, které vyprávějí „rodilí mluvčí”. Právě směsice jazyků je ovšem to, co činí celek tolik zajímavým. Ostatně, kde jinde byste našli hrdinku, kterou více než možnost zajetí či mučení rozruší, že někdo špatně vyskloňoval slovo „kameny” . . ? Podle vlastní vůle fouká vítr. Fouká od moře. Fouká od kopců. Fouká od hor. A když lidé poznají, odkud fouká vítr, říkají: »Fouká odtamtud nebo odtamtud nebo odtamtud,« a myslí si, že vědí všechno. Ale i když vědí, odkud vítr fouká, nevědí kam. Pokud se do Písní větru – Songs of the Wind – začtete, pak je to kniha, na jakou dlouho nezapomenete! Knihu vydá nakladatelství Straky na vrbě 13. 1. 2012. —SPJST—
Ennis Czech Music Festival
Saturday, February 9, 2013 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Sokol Activity Center
2622 East Hwy 34 - Ennis, TX 75119 MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN! Cooper Farm is seeking program assistants to help facilitate programs during the summer time. Program assistants will help with all aspects of camp operation and receive compensation based on experience with room and board while the facility is in operation.
Qualified candidates must be able to communicate with groups of people, work outdoors in extreme weather, pass a Red Cross Open Water Certification, work in high places (ropes course), get along with others, and be upbeat about the jobs they are doing.
For those interested, please contact John Hoelscher at (979) 325-9831 or office (979) 249-5674 or email spjstenc@gmail.com.
Moravians - 11 a.m. Ennis Czech Boys - 1 p.m. Jak Se Do - 3 p.m. Czech Harvesters - 5 p.m. Jodie Mikula Orchestra - 7 p.m. Czech and Then Some - 9 p.m.
Only $7 per person (Age 14 and under free) Door prizes • Kitchen open • Cash bar Dress casual or in Czech kroj Doors open at 10:30 a.m. No reservations.
Pre-Party and Jam Session Friday, February 8 from 7 to 11 p.m. Sokol Clubroom • No Admission
For more info: (972) 878-4748 www.ennisczechmusicfestival.com
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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment
Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 5 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Send updates directly to: VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: (254) 773-8087. Email to: melaniez@vvm.com. Advertising rates are $2 per column inch for lodge ads; $4 per column inch for non-profit organization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com.
LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 966-3795. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of even-numbered months February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Potluck served after meeting. Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.
LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 3 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room, 107 East Park Street, Hallettsville. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room. LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA (3) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. at PointBank Community Center, 739 East Liberty Street, Pilot Point. For directions/meeting information, contact Brian Heitzman (940) 686-4429; or Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359.
LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Friday, February 1—Social night, 6 p.m. Saturday, February 2—Esquivel-Corre wedding reception Sunday, February 3—SPJST Lodge No. 6 meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, March 1—Social night, 6 p.m. Sunday, March 3—SPJST Lodge No. 6 Meeting, 2 p.m.; Annual meeting S.P.J.S.T. No. 6, Inc., 3 p.m.; Easter program, egg hunt, and supper following Friday, March 15—Social night, 6 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) Sunday, February 10—Edward Kopecky’s Fun Time Czech Band, polka/waltz/country music, 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person Sunday, February 17—Valentine Dance: The Dujka Brothers, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person. Saturday, March 2—Sterling Country, country/mix music. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $7 per person Sunday, March 10—Annual Texas Polka Festival: Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six and Cloverleaf Orchestra, 1 to 6 p.m. $10 per person. Hall opens at 11 a.m. Kitchen will be open
Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534; band bookings-Artie Monson (512) 281-3711; Hall phone: (512) 285-3100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Rita Marburger (512) 859-2584. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg. Directions: Located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia. From Highway 77 between Hallettsville and Schulenburg, take FM 532 West four miles to Moravia. Turn right on FM 957 North. Go one mile; hall is on the right. Lodge Meetings: Tuesday after the second Sunday in March, June, and September, 7:30 p.m.; and the first Sunday of December, 3 p.m.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit at blinking light on Hwy 53 to FM 485; go one mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Mark or Brenda Maddux (254) 985-0002; Hall phone: (254) 985-2393. 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.
LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Wednesday, February 6—Rental Thursday, February 14—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Valentine’s Day: Men of the lodge will prepare a special meal for the ladies, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, February 17—RVOS No. 51 meeting, 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2—Rental Sunday, March 3—Youth club meeting, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.
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: 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
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LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) Friday, February 8—Music by Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 13—Taylor SPJST Lodge 29 members will hold their monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal following the meeting. Live music by the Bobby Jay Five Band 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, February 15–Night Skies featuring A.P. Patschke and Jess DeMaine, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers from 6 to 9 p.m.*** Friday, February 22—Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 27—Live music by the Bobby Jay Five Band, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
LODGE 47, SEATON (2) 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. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 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.
***Thrall 4H/FFA Booster Club will also be serving fish burgers as well as grilled cheese sandwiches on Fridays during Lent, February 15 to March 29.
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, February 9—Timeless Country Saturday, February 16—Casey Kelly Band Saturday, March 2—Shane Howard Band Saturday, March 9—Ruby Creek Saturday, March 30—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: First Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Kitchen and snack bar. Hall is non-smoking. License
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 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) 450-8310. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, except May 13 at 6:30 p.m., July 15 at 6:30 p.m., August 12 at 6:30 p.m., and October 13 at 4 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 5:30 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.
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: Location, date, and time to be announced in the Vestnik minutes for each month’s meeting. 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.
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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. 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, February 9—The Bobby Layne Orchestra, big band music. *Dress code. $15 per person. Sunday, February 10—Lodge 88 Founders Day. The Fabulous Six, polka and variety, 2 to 6 p.m. $10 per person. Saturday, February 16—Barefoot Becky and The Ivanhoe Dutchmen, polka and variety. $10 per person. Friday, February 22—Greatful Geezers, blues/soul/classic rock. $10 per person. Saturday, February 23—No dance.
All dances are held from 8 to 11:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Reservations suggested, but not required, unless otherwise noted. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beer, set-ups, soda, and ice sold at bar. Please do not bring from outside. *Dress Code dances: evening attire for ladies and gentlemen. Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Directions: Highway 290—Take 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) 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) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, October, and December at On The Deck, 1600 FM 389, Brenham, Texas 77833. Meal and social at 6:30 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m.
LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Reservations/Hall Rental Information: Jo (713) 9936878; Hall Phone: (713) 487-3297. Country/Western dances are held on the first Saturday of each month, 7 to 11 p.m., except when noted. Variety dances are held on the fourth Saturday of each month, 7 to 10
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p.m., except when noted. Beer, soft drinks, and ice are available at the bar. (Do not bring them inside the hall.) Regular Lodge/Covered Dish Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, meal at 1 p.m. followed by meeting at 2 p.m. with the exception of November and December, as noted. Lodge Executive Board Meetings/Trustee 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.
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 Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign; take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The second street to the right is Luther Peterson Boulevard. Hall Rental Information: (512) 255-1554; (512) 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.
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LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at Charles Munday’s office, 416 Oak Street, Bryan (behind the Kettle Restaurant on Texae Avenue).
LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Please Note - Beginning January, 2013: Lodge meetings will be held the third Thursday night of each month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. Regular dance nights will be held the third Friday night of each month, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Please continue to bring finger foods for the snack table. Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: George Scogin (936) 875-2867. Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday night of each month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. Regular Dances: Third Friday night of each month, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Please continue to bring finger foods for the snack table.
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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