Volume 101 Number 15
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H E R A L D
★ Humanity ISSN —07458800
★ Brotherhood
April 17, 2013
Orel, Bunny Hugs, and Easter Softball
Lodge 18, Elgin member Mary Flores gets a big Orel hug while youth Kody-Lee and Jarica Laws, both of Lodge 18 get Easter Bunny hugs at Lodge 18, Elgin Youth Club’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt held March 30, 2013. More on page 28. ABOVE: Lodge 154, Fort Worth members enjoyed a game of software at the lodge’s annual Easter picnic held March 31. The fun day included an egg hunt, raw egg toss, and many more activities. See article and pictures on page 34.
Baltazar Nunez, FIC
Frankie Campbell
Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Friendship 2013 Updates.................4-5 Model Lodge Program ........................6 District News........................................7 Lodge Section......................................9
Youth Section.....................................24 Youth Merit Points Update................25 Czech Culture ....................................34 Advertisements .................................37 Lodge Calendar .................................38 Bloomin’ Temple Entry Form............40
Lodge 219, El Paso District Four
Lodge 107, Floresville District Seven
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Francisco Dheming, Sr. Lodge 79, Corpus Christi District Seven
Inside Th is Week’s Vestnik
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Scenes from State 42 Domino Tournament
Career Agent
Earned Premium
Career Agent
Insurance Issued
Associate Agent
Earned Premium
Insurance Issued
Associate Agent
• • • Friendship 2013 March State Top Sales Producers • • •
Carolina Covarrubia Lodge 30, Taiton District Six
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Lodge 91 Crosby sponsors Paws Across Texas
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Lodge 196 HoustonWest hosts Easter egg hunt
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SPJST HERALD
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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 LYNETTE TALASEK Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 931-0639 email: lynettet@spjst.com
DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836-4300 • (979) 272-3440 - email: spjst@aol.com District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 - (254) 9852396 - email: patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside Ave, Dallas, Texas 75206-5840 • (214) 826-3557 - email: magiclady_46@hotmail.com District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 - email: bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023-6510 • (713) 649-6138 email: district5dyc@aol.com District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide Street, El Campo, Texas 77437 • (979) 543-7120 - email: lbubela@warpspeed1.net District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 3895 CR 430, Pleasan78064 • (210) 535-4916 - email: ton, Texas poohbear78064@hotmail.com BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, 77853 - (979) 884-1451 - email: Texas 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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40 Pages of Fraternalism
This week’s 40-page Vestnik filled up quickly. Czech out all of the
activities that our lodges and youth clubs are involved in around the state. Plus, many items are already waiting for next week’s Vestnik. Thanks to each and every contributor for sharing photos and articles. We greatly appreciate you. And, stay tuned for next week’s Vestnik which will include scenes from:
• District Five Spring Meeting • Lodge 32, Victoria Polka Fest • Lodge 48, Beyersville Turkey Shoot • TCGS Fundraiser • Czech Class held in West
TCGS Hosts Successful Fundraiser Hats off to Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) for a very well-organized, fun, and successful fundraiser held Saturday, April 6 at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall. The meal was delicious, the company was fantastic, the music was great, and the cause was very worthy! TCGS volunteers organized the event to raise funds for the Czech Veterans’ Wall of Honor and Military Museum, located inside the SPJST Home Office. Thank you, TCGS, for a wonderful event. See an article and photos in next week’s Vestnik.
Nonat Salve Returns We recently received a call from Alfred Novacek, formerly of Nebraska and now of Oregon, about a salve used for medicinal purposes called Nonat. Nonat was brought to this country by Marie Leiblinger in 1899 which was given to her by a doctor from the old country (Czechoslovakia). She settled in Cleveland and later in California. Nonat came in a hard tube and to activate it, you
had to put a flame to it and spread it on the affected area. It was good for infections and splinter removal. It became very popular among Czech communities. The name of Nonat was a jumble of the name “Anton” as Marie had a devotion to St. Anthony. After an absence of 60 years, it is now back on the market in a soft form in a 3/4-ounce tin. Alfred Novacek gave it to Flanders Pharmacy who came up with the formula in a soft form. To order, or for more information, see the ad on page 37 of this week’s Vestnik; visit www.nonatsalve.com; or call (503) 234-5594.
Czech Heritage Museum The Czech Heritage Museum, located at 119 West French Avenue in Temple, has many upcoming events. If you are in the Temple area, watch for details and make plans to visit. May 1 to December 31— Exhibit “Czech Muzika, Texas Style”
May 2—Book signing/lecture by Czech immigrant Charles Ota Heller, author of Prague: My Long Journey Home, the true story of a man,who at age 9, shot a Nazi, 5:30 p.m. at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple May 4 to 12—National Tourism/Travel Week exhibiting at Temple CAC
May 11—Living history demonstrations at Bloomin’ Temple Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lace making, noodle making, sauerkraut making, spinning wheel demo, quilting demo, beseda dancers, and live Czech music. —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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Accounting Clerk
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SPJST Home Office Job Postings SPJST seeks a qualified individual for the position of Accounting Clerk.
Duties and Qualification Duties may include accounts payable and receivable, answering telephone inquiries and correspondence with members, general office and clerical duties and serving as back-up to other accounting functions within the department. Qualifications include the ability to operate general office machines and scanners, being computer literate in Windows-based software including Word and Excel and the ability to work in a team environment. Prior life insurance bookkeeping experience preferred. Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus. Must be organized and have the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
Submit Resume and Application To: PO Box 100, Temple, TX, 76503, Attn: Human Resources. Applications may be completed online at www.spjst.org.
Application Deadline: 4/18/2013. —SPJST—
Family Fun and Important Dates
April 16-18 April 20 April 21 April 27 April 28
SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting, Temple Lodge 13, Dime Box Casino Night (1) Lodge 38, Kovar Annual Picnic (1) SPJST Float: Georgetown Red Poppy Festival (2) District Three Spring Meeting Lodge 183, Arlington May 4 JOIN HANDS DAY May 4 SPJST Float: Brenham Maifest Parade (1) May 5 District Seven Spring Meeting Hosted by Lodge 133, San Antonio May 11 SPJST Car Show/Czech Celebration at Bloomin’ Temple Festival (2) May 11 SPJST Float • Granger Lakefest Parade (2) May 12 Lodge 24, Cyclone Mother’s Day Barbecue (2) May 18 State Horseshoe Tournament Lions Park, Temple May 25 SPJST Float: National Polka Festival Parade Ennis (3) May 27 Memorial Day • SPJST Home Office Closed June 2 Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Picnic (2) June 14 Flag Day June 14-16 Leaders-in-Training Retreat SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm
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Local Salvation Army sends appreciation
To All Our Wonderful Volunteers who Help So Much with the Temple Community Feed My Sheep Program: Please find the enclosed Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of your hard work and dedication to those in need in our community. Sincerely, Bill Shafer The Salvation Army Temple Corps Officer —SPJST— Captain Bill Shafer of The Salvation Army Temple Corps Officer sent this Certificate of Appreciation for SPJST members and lodges who have contributed to and participated in the Feed My Sheep Program to feed the homeless/hungry in Temple.
TOCA expresses thanks for event sponsorship
Dear Mr. Vanicek and Members of SPJST: Thank you for helping make the Eight Annual Texans of Czech Ancestry (TOCA) a success. We are grateful for your generosity. With over a hundred people in attendance, everyone enjoyed the reception, dinner, and polka music. We appreciate your organization’s sponsorship of the wine and cheese reception. TOCA strives to ensure the Czech culture and history continues throughout Texas. Together, all organizations with a Czech heritage can make this possible. Again, thank you for your participation and willingness to make this organization great. Sincerely, Arlene Cloyd, President Texans of Czech Ancestry —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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Lodge 54, West District Three
glenn Kaminsky, FIC Lodge 28, East Bernard District Six
Baltazar Nunez, FIC Lodge 219, El Paso District Four
Frankie Campbell Lodge 107, Floresville District Seven
Lodge 155, Austin District Two
James Dinaso Lodge 181, Conroe District Five
Francisco Dheming Lodge 79, Corpus Christi District Seven
Insurance Issued Earned Premium
Lydia Talamantez Lodge 160, San Angelo District Four
Insurance Issued Earned Premium
Ricky Rodriguez Insurance Issued Earned Premium
Lodge 29, Taylor District Two
Carolina Covarrubia Lodge 30, Taiton District Six
Earned Premium
Janice Kaluza
Albin Machu, CFFM
CAREER AgENTS
Insurance Issued
Insurance Issued Earned Premium
Lodge 187, Round Rock District Two
Insurance Issued Earned Premium
Rubie M. Volek, FIC
Earned Premium
ASSOCIATE AgENTS
Insurance Issued Earned Premium
March Top Sales Producers District Top Agents
Insurance Issued Earned Premium
Insurance Issued
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Insurance Issued Earned Premium
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Roland Fuentez Lodge 79, Corpus Christi District Seven
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★ ★ ★ Friendship 2013 Membership Program Report ★ ★ ★ goal: 2,100 Certificates Issued • Through March: 313 Certificates Issued
• • • SPJST Monthly Insurance Report • • • Through March 2013
MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND EARNED PREMIUM
Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals
Apps. 7 28 15 27 26 14 45 0 162
Written $ 810,000.00 1,513,701.00 865,000.00 1,989,122.00 1,108,875.00 844,386.00 2,330,144.00 0. $9,461,228.00
Certs. Issued 3 $ 375,000.00 34 1,027,312.00 11 273,001.00 29 2,152,181.00 24 1,019,875.00 12 334,386.00 29 1,124,978.00 0 0. 142 $6,306,733.00
Earned Prem. $ 3,461.10 8,416.89 5,488.81 8,673.92 12,464.24 4,443.85 8,417.90 0. $51,366.71
Apps. Written 19 $ 2,510,000.00 60 2,804,079.00 46 1,784,895.00 83 7,304,806.00 61 2,612,103.00 30 1,324,386.00 64 4,129,304.00 1 10,000.00 364 $22,479,573.00
Certs. Issued 14 $ 1,400,000.00 62 2,400,147.00 35 963,028.00 71 4,970,542.00 55 2,701,485.00 28 959,386.00 47 2,726,308.00 1 10,000.00 313 $16,130,896.00
Earned Prem. $ 11,235.93 24,898.20 16,496.34 26,934.92 27,400.20 21,387.51 16,763.52 0. $145,116.62
YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND EARNED PREMIUM
Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals
• • • • • Friendship 2013 • • • • • Monthly Prize Drawing March Winner
Tyler Kaluza Lodge 54, West District Three
$25 Walmart gift Card
SPJST records 130 referrals in Friendship 2013 program through March
Through the end of March 2013, the following members made 130 referrals during Friendship 2013 Membership Drive.
Lodge Member’s Name 24 24 24 25 25 29 29 29 29 47 47 47
Margaret Campbell Lisa Kirby Lori Slack Denise Christian Claudia Hill Winston Anderson Tammy Miller Ronnie Rieger Charles Wagner Sandra Dubcak Debbie Klinkovsky Katherine Morris
Referrals 6 6 10 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 6
47 47 48 48 54 80 80 80 80 87 200 246 246 246 246 246
Dorothy Stuchly Donica Zabcik Chandee Bachmeyer Howard Leshikar Tyler Kaluza Linda Hill Doni Powell Socorro Wolcott Carol Wolf Stephanie Bartose Margaret Santana Karen Franklin Tamara Gettys Ann Paruzinski Marissa Salinas Susan Shofner —SPJST—
4 11 1 1 5 8 1 1 2 19 4 7 15 4 7 2
Lodge No.
9 13 38 39 171 188 189 234
Lodge No.
15 18 24 29 47 48 80 87 155 177 187 200 246
Lodge No.
6 25 54 66 84 135 178 183 204
• • • SPJST Lodge Incentive Report • • •
DISTRICT ONE
Through March 31, 2013
Lodge Name
Snook Dime Box Kovar Bryan Lockhart Centerville Bryan-College Station Luling
DISTRICT TWO
Lodge Name
Buckholts Elgin Cyclone Taylor Seaton Beyersville Holland Temple Austin Academy Round Rock Bruceville-Eddy Morgan’s Point
DISTRICT THREE
Lodge Name
Cottonwood Ennis West Waco Dallas Ennis Longview Arlington Stephenville
**Certs. Issued
4 1 1 -1 7 2 1 1
**Certs. Issued
3 1 2 20 4 2 2 4 8 4 3 1 1
**Certs. Issued
1 2 4 16 3 1 1 6 -1
9
Youth Club Name
Snook Youth Club
Certs. Issued
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DISTRICT TWO YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
24 29 47 48 80 187
Youth Club Name
Cyclone Youth Club Taylor Youth Club Seaton Youth Club Beyersville Youth Club Holland Youth Club Round Rock Youth Club
Certs. Issued
1 9 1 1 1 3
DISTRICT THREE YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
25
DISTRICT FOUR
Lodge Name
49 73 160 215 219 230 *272
Rowena Seymour San Angelo South Plains El Paso Midland Del Rio
Lodge No.
Lodge Name
81 88 91 139 162 172 181 196
Lodge No.
4 8 28 30 40 97
Lodge No.
79 107 133 185
DISTRICT FIVE
Needville Houston Crosby Danbury Iowa Colony Pasadena Conroe Houston-West
DISTRICT SIX
Lodge Name
Hallettsville Weimar East Bernard Taiton El Campo-Hillje Placedo
DISTRICT SEVEN
Lodge Name
Corpus Christi Floresville San Antonio New Braunfels
**Certs. Issued
11 2 14 2 36 3 1
**Certs. Issued
6 4 5 2 7 14 1 16
**Certs. Issued
1 2 6 12 4 1
**Certs. Issued
Youth Club Name
Ennis Youth Club
Certs. Issued
2
39 10 -3 1
*Denotes lodge has not been chartered. ** Qualified as per Friendship 2013 Guidelines —SPJST—
• • • SPJST Youth Clubs’ Update • • •
DISTRICT TWO YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
Lodge No.
5
DISTRICT FOUR YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
49 219
Youth Club Name
Rowena Youth Club El Paso Youth Club
Certs. Issued
3 6
DISTRICT FIVE YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
162
Youth Club Name
Iowa Colony Youth Club
Certs. Issued
1
DISTRICT SIX YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
30 40
Youth Club Name
Certs. Issued
Taiton Youth Club El Campo-Hillje Youth Club
6 4
DISTRICT SEVEN YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
185
Youth Club Name
Certs. Issued
New Braunfels Youth Club
Listing reflects youth clubs whose quarterly reports were received by March 29, 2013 and youth clubs that are active (maintaining at least 5 average youth).
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SPJST Model Lodge Program: Best Practice No. 5 - Part 1
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Lodge hosts a variety of events and partners with other groups in the community.
To maintain its relevancy and leadership position within the community, lodge hosts interesting meetings as well as a diverse calendar of events that appeal to a range (age, gender, etc.) of members and prospective members. There’s no shortage of good ideas to enliven your meetings. Consider guest speakers — limiting their presentation time to 10 minutes or so — addressing a range of topics ranging from financial planning, sports, local school and youth issues, senior topics community services, current events and entertainment. Potluck dinners and seasonal programs can be both enlightening and fun! Partnering with other lodges or organizations in your area offers fellowship and networking opportunities and helps to diversify the lodge's programming. This could be in conjunction with Join Hands Day in May or at any other time during the year. Seasonal events, including Christmas and other holiday gatherings may provide the opportunity for lodges to work and even celebrate together. In addition to partnering with other organizations, local businesses can sometimes make great partners when it comes to fundraising or supporting a charitable cause. Consider approaching local restaurants, service providers, and retail shops to see if they have an interest in a fundraising partnership. What about your lodge? What collaborative ventures have you experienced with other groups or businesses in your community? Were they successful? Why or why not? Some lodge events happen only once, such as a fund raiser or special anniversary of your
A successful partnership allows you to recognize your own weaknesses and draw on a partner's strengths. Recently, the Atlantic Monthly published a Harvard University study, for which 250 men had been interviewed every five years since the 1940s, to determine what really makes someone happy. To summarize the results, there was just one overriding cause of happiness: sustained partnerships over a long period of time.
lodge or youth program. Other events take place on a regular basis — like monthly lodge meetings. Identify some of the major events that your lodge has hosted in recent years. Did the events achieve their objectives? What could have been done to make them even better? Lodge revitalization takes place over time and through a series of projects and activities. Seldom, if ever, is there “just one thing” that will address all of the challenges facing a dor-
mant or relatively inactive lodge. It takes local leadership and vision to pull together the lodge and make good things happen. It’s important for lodge officers to understand that revitalizing a lodge program can be a slow and deliberate process, not one big project, and develop a variety of projects and activities that will lead to long term improvement of the lodge program. Patience and persistence pays off in the end. —SPJST—
SPJST Memorial Scholarship Fund Donations ~ October 2012 through March 2013 ~
In Memory of Maria Flores from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of A. A. Mitchell from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of W. A. Cline, Sr. from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of Mainer Gavranovic from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of Lad Zatopek from SPJST Lodge 80, Holland In Memory of William Vrana from SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia In Memory of Frances Kutac from SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia In Memory of Alfredo Cano from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Clyde Faught from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Olga Jansa from SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena In Memory of James Frazier from SPJST Lodge 63, Sweet Home In Memory of Ruby Bowen from J.B. Anderson In Memory of Richard Flores from T.J. Anderson In Memory of Richard Flores from Jayden Flores In Memory of Richard Flores from Kody Laws In Memory of Richard Flores from Kimberley West
In Memory of Richard Flores from Joyce Bowen In Memory of Jim and Frances Parma from Lillian M. Haas In Memory of Jerry Dusek from Susan and Gary Skrabanek In Memory of Jim L. Kunetka from SPJST Lodge 63, Sweet Home In Memory of Amelia Pokorny from Jerry and Betty Mikulas In Memory of Leander Pflughaupt from Jerry and Betty Mikulas In Memory of Leander Pflughaupt from Lillie and Owen Ruhmann In Memory of Donna Lynch from Barbara Zabcik Docekal In Memory of Leander Pflughaupt from Randall J. Hendrick In Memory of Della Green from Barbara Zabcik Docekal In Memory of Woodrow and Gladys Marek from Jerome Orsag In Memory of Gordon Jaro Castro from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of William R. Jancha from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Geo J. Dolezal from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi —SPJST—
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Around the Districts
District Three Spring Meeting Agenda Sunday, April 28, 2013 • Lodge 183, Arlington 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane • Arlington, Texas 76015 (817) 465-8538 Complimentary Pastry, Juice, Milk, and Coffee Provided by Lodge 183, Arlington.
10 to 10:30 a.m. Youth and Adult Czech Easter Egg Decorating (Kraslice) Contests
10:30 a.m. Contest Judging Begins • Selection of Nominating Committee Members 10 to 11 a.m. Registration for Meeting and Purchase Meal Tickets
10:15 to 11 a.m. Audit Committee (Pre-selected: Al Kercho, Tom Weeks, and Michael Galler – Please advise if you will not attend the meeting.) 11 a.m. Call to Order.....................................................................President John Engelke Posting of Colors ..............District Flag Bearers Angel Pace and Dakota Holder Pledge of Allegiance........................................................Flag Bearer Angel Pace Youth Motto ...............................................................Flag Bearer Dakota Holder Welcome...................................................Lodge 183 President Ann Pustejovsky Response/Recognition of Visitors...................First Vice President Selby Holder Reading Names of Departed Members and Memorial Service..............................Second Vice President Cheryl Petr Dismissal of Youth...........................................................President John Engelke Recognition of Age 96 Members, 75- and 50-Year Members and Fraternalist Nominees..........................Second Vice President Cheryl Petr Introduction of Auditing and Nominating Committees........................................President John Engelke Introduction of Contest Judges........................................President John Engelke Approval of Minutes .................................................Secretary Patricia Dieterich Treasurer’s Report........................................................Treasurer Mary Steinman Committee Reports/Questions (Please limit time to three minutes per report.) Insurance..............................................................................Daniel Roznovsky Finance ......................................................................................Michael Galler By-Law...................................................................................Kay Lynn Kovar FAC..................................................................................................Vicki Sims Home Office Address to Member........Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek District Director Report..................................................Director Johnnie Krizan 12 noon Introduction of 2012-13 District Royalty .......................President John Engelke Lunch Prayer .....District Three Queen Reagan Langer and King Dustin Motley Lunch Break Menu: Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Bread, Coffee, Tea, and Dessert Donation of 6 canned goods per person entitles member to a free meal, otherwise $7 per plate. No expired canned goods, please.
1 p.m. - Meeting Resumes Lifetime Achiever Awards...............................First Vice President Selby Holder Adult Contests Winners...............................................................FAC Vicki Sims Old Business New Business Announcement of Number of Members in Attendance.....................Host Lodge Announcement of Number of Canned Goods Collected ...................Host Lodge Presentations.................................................................Treasurer Mary Steinman Publication Committee Report ............................................................Bessie Petr
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Youth Report/Contest Winners............................................................Bessie Petr Audit Report...............................................................................Audit Committee Nominating Report..........................................................Nominating Committee Election of Officers Coming Events: District YAD—June 23, 2013 at Lodge 154, Fort Worth *District Fall Meeting—October 27, 2013—no host *District Spring Meeting—April 27, 2014—no host District YAD—June 22, 2014 at Lodge 183, Arlington *District Fall Meeting—October 26, 2014—no host * Host lodge is needed for upcoming events. Please contact John Engelke, if interested.
Door Prizes Installation of Officers Adjournment of 2013 Spring Meeting
*Officers and Committee Representatives are to submit any reports they have as a written report. Copies should be provided for membership. If you need the district to provide the copies of your report, please email them to Mary Steinman at appa-mary@sbcglobal.net —SPJST—
District Seven Spring Meeting Agenda
Sunday, May 5, 2013 • Hosted by Lodge 133, San Antonio Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center 1630 Goliad Road • San Antonio, Texas
Attention, District Seven Members: The District Seven Spring Meeting will be hosted by Lodge 133, San Antonio on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, located at 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio, Texas. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., and the meeting convenes at 11 a.m. Complimentary refreshments will be available. The barbecue brisket lunch will sell for $3. Members are asked to report the number of plates needed to your lodge secretary. Friday, April 26 is the deadline to report the number to Jarolyn Popp (830) 2145228 or email jpopp@seguin.k12.tx.us. Each lodge is asked to bring its lodge banner for display. For the membership drive, members will have the opportunity to submit names of potential new members. A $20 gift card will be presented to one
winner. Members are asked to bring items for the silent auction. Members will decide at the meeting which organization(s) will receive the funds. The district is sponsoring a food drive as a Join Hands Day project. The San Antonio Food Bank will be the recipient. Lodges may consider this as their Join Hands Day project by contributing cash and/or non perishable food. The district is still collecting eyeglasses and cases and aluminum can tabs. Items may be brought to the district meeting. Your attendance and support will be appreciated. Bring a friend. Fraternally, Bettie House District Seven Secretary —SPJST—
10:30 a.m. — Registration Kraslice Egg Decorating Contest (youth) Refreshments provided by Lodge 133, San Antonio
11 a.m. — General Discussion Education and Nature Center Report ...........................Director Donnie Howard Czech Heritage Museum Report ..............................Director Roxanne Bertrand Rest Home Report ...........................................................Director Jerry Sijansky Meeting Convenes ............................................District President Colleen Jenke Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance.................................District Youth Welcome........................................................Lodge 133 President Jarolyn Popp Memorial Service.....................................................District Director Bob Bayer Introduction of Guests....................................................................Colleen Jenke Announce Nominating, Auditing Committees..............................Colleen Jenke
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Roll Call of District Officers/Lodges.................District Secretary Bettie House Minutes.............................................................................................Bettie House Correspondence................................................................................Bettie House Recognition of 50- and 75-year, Age 96, Age 100 honorees..................................District FAC Glen Pruski Supreme Lodge Officer Report...............Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska 12:30 p.m. — Lunch $3 - Barbecue Brisket Plate
Financial Report..................................................District Treasurer Valerie Barta District Youth Counselor Report....................................................Wendy Pruski District Director Report.......................................................................Bob Bayer Field Manager Report......................................................................Hiram Dixon State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Report .................................Frank Horak State Youth Director Report.........................................................Lynette Talasek Standing Committee Reports Publication...................................................................................Jarolyn Popp Finance..............................................................................................Roy Haag Insurance....................................................................................Wendy Pruski By-Law.........................................................................................Bettie House District Fraternalist Nominees Recognized.......................................Glen Pruski Lifetime Achiever Honorees Recognized .........................................Glen Pruski Youth Contest Winners Announced...............................................Wendy Pruski Auditing Committee Report Old Business New Business Silent Auction Funds Nominating Committee Report/Election of Officers Installation of Officers Fall Fun Day Membership Drive winner Split-the Pot winners Silent Auction winners Door Prizes Adjourn 3:30 p.m. Join Hands Day presentation to San Antonio Food Bank —SPJST—
P P P Presenting 2013 Officers P P P SPJST District Five
The 2013 officers of District Five are, left to right, Assistant District Youth Counselor Brenda Moyle of Lodge 162, Iowa Colony; District Youth Counselor Barbara Linney-Gonzales of Lodge 88, Houston; Treasurer Lorenda Baldwin of Lodge 139, Danbury; Second Vice President JoAnn Buri and First Vice President Patricia Bruce, both of Lodge 88, Houston; Secretary Mary Ann Kieschnick of Lodge 142, Houston; and President Ashley Victorick of Lodge 88, Houston.
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SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Donors’ List
This is the first 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 350 donations made to the 2012-2013 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive. Donations to date are $7,043.60. SPJST Memorial donations to date are $10,784.56. 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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Schwertner, Brandi Schwertner, Brandi Schwertner, Nancy Slack, Alexandra and Avree SPJST Lodge 13, Dime Box SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts SPJST Lodge 215, South Plains SPJST Lodge 41, Port Lavaca SPJST Lodge 66, Waco SPJST Lodge 81, Needville SPJST Lodge 9, Snook Stern, Valerie A. Suehs, Donnie and Betty Talasek, Zoe Thomas, Debbie Thomas, Debbie Treumer, Dylan Vanek, Kim Vazquez, Kimberly Vazquez, Roxanna Veselka, Freddie and Debbie Veselka, Louie and Dorothy Vitek, Cheryl Wiesner, Ruby L. Wockenfuss, Allison Wockenfuss, Keith Wood, Hunter, Morgann, and Tanner Zavodny, Melanie —SPJST—
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SPJST Lodge Se ct ion
Lodge 8, Weimar meets April 22
Lodge 8, Weimar members met on Monday, March 25, 2013, at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar, Texas. Twelve members attended along with District Six Director Karen Kaspar and State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak. The meeting was presided over by Director Kaspar. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all, and a moment of silent prayer was observed. JoAnn Jares gave the treasurer’s report. Election of Officers A formal election of officers was held after discussion from prior meetings’ business. Officers for Lodge 8 for 2013 are:
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Vice President/FAC Erline Janik Secretary Robin Guenther Treasurer Carolyn Tobola
As there was no one as of yet for the president’s position, Director Kaspar continued on with the meeting. Erline Janik read correspondence from the Home Office. Henrietta Veselka gave a report on a Join Hands Day project for the lodge. Members discussed the cancer walk idea, agreed to participate, and will review more information on it at the April meeting.
Unknown Address Updates The unknown addresses listed in the March 20 Vestnik were noted by Director Kaspar. Members discussed various ones that they knew and would follow up on updating the addresses. State FAC Horak shared information
Happy 60th Anniversary, Doug and Virginia Williams! Home Office Recruiter of the Month • • • March 2013 • • •
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Receptionist Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point 9 Referrals
Attention, SPJST Members: Receive the Vestnik by email each week on Tuesday morning. Subscribe at www.spjst.org.
Doug and Virginia Williams of SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts celebrated 60 years of marriage on April 11, 2013. Over Easter weekend, they were honored with a 60th anniversary dinner hosted by their three children and families. Doug and Virginia were married in 1953 at Thorndale Baptist Church in a double wedding along with Marvin Bob and Jeannie Weido. Doug serves as president of Lodge 15.
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about the Model Lodge Program and also will plan an officer workshop for the new officers.
Upcoming Socials Discussion was held on future meeting dates and having various socials through the year. The meeting adjourned, and members enjoyed visiting.
kolaches will be served after the business meeting. Fraternally, Karen Kaspar District Six Director —SPJST—
Next Meeting—April 22 The next meeting for Lodge 8, Weimar will be Monday, April 22, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar. Coffee, tea, and
Lodge 9, Snook plans Join Hands Day project
Donnie Hejl called the April 3, 2013, meeting to order. Jaxson Brisco led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was held for Anita Sebesta Hunt. Ann Schoeneman read the minutes of last month’s meeting. Bonnie Walker gave the fraternal activities coordinator’s report. David Kovar gave the hall manager’s report. Don-
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nie Victorick gave the treasurer’s report. Marie Shelfer gave the youth club report. Present were 32 youth and 12 adults. The youth will participate in Join Hands Day on Sunday, April 28 at 3:30 p.m. at Snook Cemetery. A fundraiser will be held Sunday, April 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The lodge accepted seven new members. The lodge also voted to build a storage room on to the hall. Next Meeting—May 1 The next adult meeting will be
Lodge 48, Beyersville Hosts SPJST State 42 Domino Tournament
ABOVE: Players enjoy the tournament. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak, far right, back, and Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez, far left, back, with State SPJST 42 Domino Tournament winners. Front, left to right, are second place - Jerry Turek and Jimmy Turek, both of Lodge 48, Beyersville, and first place - Florice Tydlacka and Arnold Tydlacka, both of Lodge 13, Dime Box. Back: Second from left to right, third place - Ann Kunze of
Lodge 48, Beyersville and Jeannie Schneider; and fourth place - Don Wesley of Lodge 25, Ennis and Arthur Toth. Congratulations, tournament winners and thanks to all for participating! BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville members host the 2013 State 42 Domino Tournament. Front, left to right, are Honorary District Two Director Bobby Wuensche, Ruth Ann Wuensche, Alice Wuensche, Linda Mokry, and Emily, Albert, and Janet Filla.
SPJST State 42 Domino Tournament was hosted by members of Lodge 48, Beyersville on Saturday, April 6, 2013. There were 31 members and 17 non-members who registered to play in the tournament. Thank you to the members of Lodge 48, Beyersville for the delicious baked goods, chocolatecovered strawberries, fruit, and coffee during the seven rounds of dominoes. At 12:05 p.m. we broke for lunch and the members of the lodge served
and Linda C. Fox, all non-members. First through fourth place winners received a trophy and money. Winners of the tournament were:
pork loin with gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, and some wonderful desserts. Players returned to their tables and played seven more rounds and completed the last round at 3:40 p.m. Door prizes were drawn while results were being tabulated. Door prize winners were Edwin Malcik of Lodge 47, Seaton; Dorothy Markert of Lodge 29, Taylor; Ronnie Honza of Lodge 25, Ennis; and Arthur Toth, Margie Sutton,
1st place – Arnold Tydlacka Florice Tydlacka both of Lodge 13, Dime Box
2nd place – Jerry Turek Jimmy Turek both of Lodge 48, Beyersville
3rd place – Ann Kunze Lodge 48, Beyersville Jeannie Schneider – non-member 4th place – Don Wesley Lodge 25, Ennis Arthur Toth – non-member
Fraternally, Frank Horak, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—
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Wednesday May 1 at 7:30 p.m. The youth club will meet at 6:30 p.m. James Schoeneman, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 15 Buckholts reports on April meeting
The meeting of SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts was called to order at 5 p.m. by President Doug Williams. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Martha Glaser followed by a moment of silence in memory of our departed members. All officers were present except Vice President A.W. Zajicek who was not feeling well. President Williams welcomed everyone and thanked all for coming. We were expecially happy to have as our guest Carla Mitchell from Rogers. She and Lamerle Zajicek are to do the decorative painting when the weather settles down. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read and approved. We had a very good report on rentals this past month, but expenses were high as well. Our rental program is currently under review as the prices of everything have gone up the past few years. We have not had an increase in rentals or bar sales to offset these higher prices. I need to make a correction on last month’s minutes. The paint that is to be used on the decorative painting is not fade-proof. It is a special outside paint and has a much slower process fading than regular paint. In new business, it is time to renew the contract with the school and the county tax office on the lodge’s taxexemption. Our SPJST building serves this area for many different occasions such as fundraisers for the local fire department, school events such as the junior and senior prom, for medical fundraisers, for funerals, reunions, weddings, and to boost our morale - a dance now and then. It is such a big help on our finances to be tax-exempt. We are currently having a problem with vehicles taking a short cut across the lodge property instead of using the designated streets. A barrier was put up by the Precinct One Commissioner, but that hasn’t stopped the vehicles so other measures will be taken. Several of our members were congratulated on recent events. Douglas and Virginia Williams just celebrated their 60th anniversary. Martha Glaser
will be celebrating her 88th birthday on April 11, and Kathleen Jurca will be 96 on April 18! Congratulations and happy birthday! Virginia Williams made the motion that we adjourn, seconded by Lamerle Zajicek. Motion carried. Door prizes were drawn and handed out, and a delicious meal was served. Next Meeting—May 13 The next meeting will be May 13. We hope that you can be there. Fraternally, Dorothy Tomascik, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone sets Mother’s Day Barbecue
SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone met on April 8, 2013, in the land of the thistles that indicates a good cotton year. Most cotton farmers are waiting to plant the
expensive seeds after the cold weather of 40 degrees, as cotton is not for such low temperatures. The meeting was called to order by President Daniel Wilde at 7:10 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was said, and a moment of silent prayer was observed for the departed and sick was held. Secretary Margaret Mikeska was absent for a church convention. Bar Chairman Mark Maddux gave the bar report. Shirley Hoelscher gave the fraternal activities coordinator’s report: Model Lodge, 100 Pennies, Bloomin’ Temple Car Show that will include Miss Texas and beseda dancers, Join Hands Day in May, State Horseshoe Tournament on May 18, and End of Summer Getaway August 9 to 11 in Corpus Christi. Mother’s Day Barbecue Lunch will be held Sunday, May 12. Plates will be a low price of $8 each. Cooks chose to start at 3 a.m. again. A total of 120 pounds of cabbage will be ordered and processed into slaw on Tuesday before the dinner. One thousand chicken halves will be prepared for the event.
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Sauce will be made by Barbara Macek - about 10 gallons. We are hoping for a good day and expect a large turnout. The price cannot be beat. Youth and members are asked to bring two desserts - cake, pie, or mixed fruit. Pit cleaning will be May 1 to 3. Hall managers have a busy time in the next month with rentals galore. We are having benefits, birthday parties, sports banquet, and weddings. The Czechaholics are booked for Sunday, August 4 from 2 to 6 p.m. We are looking forward to the polka dancers with us then. Efforts are being made to get another band. The lodge voted to donate $50 to Dorothy Vitek of Rocking Grandmas for the American Cancer Society; $50 to East Bell County Youth Boosters; and $100 to Heather Fry’s family for her eye accident while competing in a golf tournament. The youth club had a meeting on April 7 with 12 members present, one guest, and 10 adults. The next youth club meeting will be at the new bowling lanes. July 13 is District Two Youth Achievement Day at Lodge 47,
Scenes from Lodge 8, Weimar’s March Meeting
LEFT PHOTO: District Six Director Karen Kaspar, far right, presides over Lodge 8, Weimar’s March monthly meeting. RIGHT PHOTO: Erline Janik, left, and JoAnn Jares visit after meeting. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Director Karen, second from left, assists Robin Guenther, far left, with new secretary’s position and Carolyn Tobola, second from right, with new treasurer’s posi-
tion as Henrietta Veselka looks on. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right are Anne and Hugo Schilhab, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak, Eugene Veselka, and Rosie Shumbera. Members will meet on Monday, April 22, beginning at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar. Coffee, tea, and kolaches will be served after the business meeting.
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Seaton Star Hall. State Youth Achievement Day is August 4 in Temple. They will pre-sell tickets for the quilt on Mother’s Day as well as at the dinner. The floor item was discussed at length as more bids are to be taken. The entrances have new roofs. The insurance matter has been taken care of by Jason Hoelscher and Linda Wilde. Birthday celebrants are Janet Ashcraft, David Macek, Mark Macek, Jarrod Godwin, Emily Evatt, Ty Stock, Cole Campbell, Allison Evatt, and Luke Ray. Door prizes donated by District Two Director Jesse Pospisil were won by Shirley Hoelscher, Bobby Hoelscher, Daniel Wilde, Linda Wilde, Wilbert Mikeska, Jason Hoelscher, and Barbara Macek. We extend our sympathies to the family of Della Green who passed away on Friday, March 8. The meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m. We are looking forward to seeing you all at the Mother’s Day Barbecue Lunch either inside or at the plates-togo line. Fraternally, Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 30, Taiton gives to charities
Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 30, Taiton held its regular monthly meeting on March 3, 2013, at the Taiton Community Center. President Yvonne Marcaurele called the meeting to order. Members present recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence was observed for any sick or departed members. Secretary Wanda Dorotik read the roll call of members and officers. The reading of the February minutes were waived until the April meeting. Treasurer Lisa Bubela gave her report on the financial standing of our lodge. She asked for any outstanding bills. Lisa informed the members of the following charitable distributions to be made by our lodge: SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC), District Six Cemetery Fund, and Rainbow Room. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Tommy Drapela reminded the members of the upcoming events around the state such as Join Hands Day and the End of Summer Getaway in Corpus Christi. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela reported on the comings and goings of our youth program. She reminded the membership of our District Six Spring Meeting on March 3 at Taiton Community Center. Then, youth members participated in the egg decorating contest.
Lodge 17, New Tabor Honors Longtime Members
Lodge 17, New Tabor honored its longtime members on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at the lodge hall. Pictured left to right are 50-year member James Hejl, 75-year member Rosalie Kluge, and 50-year members Joe Blaha and Evelyn Hirt. The pins were presented by Lodge 17 President Randy Gaas. Special thanks to Lodge 17 Reporter Lisa Blum for providing the cake, punch, and fruit refreshments. —Submitted by Susan Skrabanek
District Six Director Karen Kaspar then gave an update on our lodge and district sales production this year. She also reported on the events that she has attended in recent weeks. She also shared a list of recent new members. Lodge 30, Taiton hosted our spring district meeting on March 3 at Taiton Community Center. A meal of beef tips over rice with the trimmings was served. Each lodge brought a dessert. The members arrived at 9 a.m. to assist with decorations and set up. On March 10, we operated the cake walk for the Taiton Altar Society Chicken Dinner. Happy birthday was wished to Lisa Bubela and Karen Kaspar. We hope they have many more years to spend with our SPJST family. Our next meeting will be Sunday, April 7 at Taiton Community Center. Everyone is asked to arrive by 4:30 p.m. to assist with decorating and setting up for our appreciation dinner. The adult lodge will meet at 5 p.m. with the youth club to follow. The meeting was adjourned by President Yvonne Marcaurele. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 35, Elk honors hall workers
President Randy Pavelka called the March 20, 2013, meeting of Lodge 35, Elk to order at 7:28 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by members and guests. No one was on the sick list. Correspondence was read. Secretary Carla Pavelka read the minutes to our February meeting, and they were approved as read. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka read her report, and it was also approved as read. Floor Chairman Gene Pavelka gave his report. Under new business, there was information shared about the domino tournament and Corpus Christi Getaway to be held on August 9 to 11. There was discussion about our electric bill. Bar Chairman Randy Pavelka had a good turn-in for the bar and said we had a good month. Thanks to Jason Breton and the lodge members who gave their time to
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install a new door behind the bar. It looks very good, and the paint job is awesome. It is so great to have members who are always willing to help and keep our hall in fine shape. Thanks, guys. There was a motion made by Freddie Kubitza to have a fish fry for the workers who keep the hall running smoothly. It will be on Friday, April 12. The motion was seconded by Walter Kubitza. The motion carried.
Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes new member
Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes new member Harper Ann Lackey, who was born April 5, 2012, in Lubbock, Texas. Harper is the daughter of Brittany Ann (Hill) and Joshua Lackey of Hamilton, Texas. Proud big brother is Grady James, also a member of Lodge 25. Becoming an SPJST member has been a family tradition for many years. Harper’s great-grandparents, Henry and Hattie Moucka, were committed to making sure their descendents carry on the Czech traditions and customs that were so important to them, one of which is becoming an SPJST member. Today, the entire Moucka family are 100 percent SPJST members. The legacy continues through Henry and Hattie’s daughters, Regina and Claudia, who ensure their newest additions to the family become members right away. Henry and Hattie would be proud to see their wishes come true today. Harper’s grandparents are Claudia and Dale Hill and uncle Travis Hill are all of Ennis. —SPJST—
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Members celebrating birthdays were Carla Pavelka on March 6 and Jack Levy on February 28. Celebrating a first wedding anniversary was Randy and Tammy Pavelka on April 7. Eleven members and three guests were present at the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Fraternally yours, Janie Brewer, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 38, Kovar dinner, auction this Sunday
Dear Members, Our annual dinner and country auction fundraiser will be held this Sunday, April 21, 2013. We hope you can attend. Dinner will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. Plates are $8 for adults and $5 for children, ages 12 years and under. The auction will follow. We will kindly appreciate your donation of an item or items for the country auction. We will also appreciate your donation of two cakes—one for the dessert and one for the cake wheel. We are looking forward to seeing you on Sunday, April 21. Your contributions will support the presence of Lodge 38, Kovar in our community.
Thank you for your contributions and your support. Sincerely yours, SPJST Lodge 38 Officers —SPJST—
Lodge 48 Beyersville plans barbecue station project
Vice President Albert Filla opened the April 7, 2013, meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The secretary gave her report which was approved after minor corrections. This was followed by the treasurer and property committee report and included the fi-
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nancial status and the preliminary plans for the barbecue station project. This improvement will be on the west side of the hall. The hall manager report stated that hall rentals have been good. A short discussion followed with clarification of rates for new members and attendance requirements for discounted rates. A fraternal activities coordinator’s handout was given showing the SPJST upcoming events which are also listed in the Vestnik under important dates. Start making your plans for the End of Summer Getaway in Corpus Christi that is scheduled for August 9 to 11. We welcome Nancy Hall as our new member. Birthday honorees for April are Margie Faltesek and Demetra and Gilbert Shiller. Gilbert will be cele-
Scenes from Lodge 32, Victoria’s Christmas Party
Thursday, December 13, 2012 • Lodge 32, Victoria • Submitted by Kathy Ahlstrom, FAC/Reporter
Lodge 32 provided ham with trimmings, and members brought side dishes and desserts. Al Haisler provided Christmas music, and members brought non-perishable items that were delivered to VCAM. TOP PHOTOS: Pictured, left to right, are Alfred Horelka, Sylvia Kocian, Theo Kocian, Mary Tijerina, Al Haisler, Kay Haisler, Mark Lester, and Janet McCrea. LEFT PHOTO: Mary Raska, Doris Elsik, and Makayla Mayfield. RIGHT PHOTO: Franklin and Lois Elles. BELOW: Left to right are Kathy Ahlstrom, Honorary District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom, District Six Director Karen Kaspar, Richard Raska, Alfred Horelka, Evelyn Horelka, and Honorary Director Ahlstrom.
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brating his 88th birthday. Door prize winners of Relay for Life cups are Margie Faltesek and Donna Vanecek. Some representatives from Lodge 48, Beyersville at the Relay for Life function will be Bonnie Urbanek, Alice Wuensche, Ruth Wuensche, Linda Wuensche, and Paula Kennedy. We thank Bonnie Urbanek and Alice Wuensche for the preparation and serving of the meal for the meeting. Next Meeting—May 13 The next monthly meeting will be held May 13 at 6:30 p.m. A light meal will be served prior to the meeting. Fraternally, Alice Bracewell, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena to host farm consignment sale
SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena will host the Rowena Annual Farm Consignment Sale on Saturday, April 27, 2013, on the SPJST lodge hall grounds. Consignments are now being taken.
For more information, call Billy Rollwitz (325) 442-3038 - shop; (325) 277-5362 - cell; (325) 442-3141 home. Auctioneer will be Granvil Burrow, Lic. 12636 - (325) 214-2664. Submitted by, Billy Rollwitz —SPJST—
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P P P Presenting 2013 Officers P P P SPJST Lodge 32, Victoria
Lodge 66, Waco welcomes new members
The meeting of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco was called to order by President John Engelke on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at 6 p.m. at LaVega High School. All officers were present with the exception of Vice President Mary Alice Langlotz. There were eight members present. Members stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance and motto. Members stood for a moment of silent prayer for our deceased members Raymond Juricek and Gloria Donna Locke. Secretary Sister Dana McAdams read the minutes of the February 17 meeting, and they were approved as
Lodge 48, Beyersville Presents Important Dates in April History
Happy April birthdays, Gilbert Shiller, seated, in front; Demetra Shiller, back, left; and Margie Faltesek. They are all members of Lodge 48, Beyersville.
—Submitted by Paula Kennedy, Assistant Reporter April 18, 2013—Margie Faltesek, back, right, celebrates her birthday. April 16, 2013—Demetra Shiller, left, back, celebrates her birthday. April 9, 2013—Gilbert Shiller celebrates his birthday. April 9, 1963— The United States Senate passes a law making Sir Winston Churchill the first honorary United States citizen. April 27, 1937—Senior citizens take notes: the first Social Security checks were distributed. April 6, 1930—Twinkies hit the market. The first twinkles were banana-filled. April 10, 1916—The first professional golf tournament was held. April 3, 1860—The Pony Express begins delivering the mail. April 1, 1778— Oliver Pollack invents the dollar sign $.
The 2013 officers and trustees of Lodge 32, Victoria are, second from left to right, President Mike Ahlstrom, Vice President Mark Lester, Secretary Evelyn Horelka, Treasurer Lois Elles, Fraternal Activities Coordinator/Reporter Kathy Ahlstrom, and Trustees Doris Elsik, Richard Raska, and Alfred Horelka. The officers and trustees were installed by District Six Director Karen Kaspar, pictured far left.
read Due to the absence of Vice President Sister Mary Alice Langlotz, President John Engelke gave the FAC report. He reminded members of the District Three Spring Meeting to be held at Lodge 183, Arlington on April 28. Sister Dorothy Veselka of the Cheer and Condolence Committee reported that she sent a get well card to Sister Debbie Galler who is having more tests done. Debbie, we hope you feel better soon. Sister Dorothy Veselka also sent sympathy cards to the family of Raymond Juricek on the passing of Raymond and to the family of Gloria Donna Locke on the passing of Gloria. May they rest in peace. Sister Dorothy reminded members that Brother George Pauling was having surgery on March 20, and Sister Diana Engelke will be having surgery on March 27. Please keep them in your prayers. Sister Dorothy also congratulated Jodie and Dana McAdams on their 32nd wedding anniversary on March 2. Brother Louie Veselka reported that there were no grievances. Sister Diana Engelke read names of candidates for membership. All were accepted into Lodge 66: Kandi Rendon wrote up Julian Rendon, Sr., Andi Ochoa, Alexandria Nicole York, Julian Rendon, Jr., Hunter Blake Pressley, Tobi Kash Ochoa, Kayla J. Chisom, Evantrell J. Hall, Demaro Shondra Brown; Clifford Randal House wrote
up Gillermo Rueben Gonzalez; and Randolph Dillard, Sr. wrote up Hannah Kae Dillard. Transferred to Lodge 6 were Dorene, Donnie, and Jason Berger. Sister Diana Engelke read resolutions of sympathy on Gloria Donna Locke and Raymond Joe Juricek. May they rest in peace. Lodge 66 will be making a monetary donation to the Elm Mott Volunteer Fire Department. Bookkeeper Sister Diana Engelke gave the bookkeeping report.
Happy Birthday, John!
Lodge 66, Waco honored March birthday celebrant John Engelke. Happy birthday, John!
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Lodge 79 Corpus Christi supports non-profits
Door prize winner was Mary Lou Urbanek. One hundred percent winner was Weldon Galler. March birthday celebrant present was John Engelke.
Next Meeting—April 22 The next Lodge 66 meeting will be held on Monday, April 22 at 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bellmead. The meeting adjourned at 7 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 67 Schulenburg meets April 28
Dear Members, Due to the Easter holiday, the quarterly meeting of SPJST Lodge 67, Schulenburg has been scheduled for Sunday, April 28, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Frank’s Restaurant in Schulenburg. For information, contact Lodge 67 President Ernest Kutac (979) 5618686. Fraternally, Ernest Kutac, President —SPJST—
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi celebrated its members with an awards luncheon on March 17, 2013, with a catered meal of chicken fried steak. After the delicious meal, the meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. by President Mark Rebecek who also led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We had a moment of silence for deceased members Gordon Jaro Castro, William R. Jancha, and George P. Dolezal. On our sick list is Victor Huff, Sr. who asked all to pray for him as his illness has returned. We had 27 members and guests present. The tables were decorated beautifully by Dorothy McCoy with St. Patrick’s Day being the theme. Also, our cake was made by Laura Rebecek for the awards luncheon. Thank you, both! The February minutes and trea-
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surer’s report were given and approved. Treasurer Frank Sacky read a thank you note from Miss Texas Czech Queen Caitlin Orsak for our donation for her travel expenses to the Polka Fest. Communications were read by Secretary Virginia Rebecek. We had three death claims and a letter from District Seven Secretary Bettie House about the District Seven Spring Meeting to be held in San Antonio on May 5. Anyone who would like to attend, please contact me (Virginia) so I can give Bettie a head count for lunch plates. Fraternal Activities Coordinator’s report was given by Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky. He stated the books on Cat Springs that our lodge purchased have been given to some of the libraries. Jerry is also on the board at the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, and they are having a fishing tournament for residents. Our lodge is donating $1,000 for their expenses. There was no unfinished business. Under new business, Secretary Vir-
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Honors Longtime Members
LEFT PHOTO: Dorothy McCoy is presented a certificate and gift card by President Mark Rebecek, left, and Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky for representing Lodge 79 as Fraternalist of the Year. CENTER PHOTO: President Mark Rebecek, left, and Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky present Mary Brandesky, seated, with a 75-year pin at Lodge 79’s awards
luncheon on March 17. Mary is 95 years young, and she was accompanied by her daughter Jan Kucera. RIGHT PHOTO: President Mark Rebecek, left, and Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky, right present 50-year pins to Stephen Huff and Chuck Huff. Congratulations to all of our longtime members!
LEFT PHOTO: President Mark Rebecek, left, presents three 50-year pins to Mr. Victor Huff, Sr. for sons Allen Joseph Huff, Christoper J. Huff, and Victor Calvin Huff who were unable to attend Lodge 79’s luncheon. Mr Huff has been a member of Lodge 79 for more than 75 years. CENTER
PHOTO: Jacob Rebecek celebrated his second birthday on March 1. He is accompanied by his mother Laura Rebecek. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 79’s awards luncheon was decorated by Dorothy McCoy for St. Patrick’s Day.
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ginia Rebecek made a motion that our lodge give two $500 contributions to non-profit organizations that will make presentations in 2013. She asked that the Wenholz House Drug and Alcohol Rehab be the first. It was approved. Our monthly donation will be given to Texas Czech Genealogical Society. President Rebecek and Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky presented a certificate and gift card to Lodge 79 Fraternalist of the Year Dorothy McCoy. We then presented 50- and 75-year pins. A 75-year pin was presented to Mary Brandesky (95 years young). Stephen and Chuck Huff received their 50-year pins. Victor Huff, Sr. accepted pins for his other three sons (Allen Joseph Huff, Christoper J. Huff, and Victor Calvin Huff) who were unable to attend our luncheon. Mr. Huff said his mother purchased insurance for him and his five sons. President Rebecek then read the events and prices that occurred 50 and 75 years ago. Youth Leader Gerilyn Donnell gave the youth report. She stated the youth had a booth at the Polka Fest in February and did fairly well especially since it was donations only. The youth are selling cookbooks as their fundraiser. Wedding anniversaries for March were Armando and Vangie Diaz, celebrating 42 years on March 20. Happy anniversary! Birthdays for March were Jacob Rebecek on March 1. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Jacob. Twenty-five dollar door prizes were won by Leona Grant and Jill Sijansky.
Next Meeting—April 21 Our next meeting will be April 21 with potluck as our meal. Also, bring a non-perishable food item to the meeting so we can take it to the District Seven Meeting in San Antonio for Join Hands Day. The meeting then adjourned. Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 80, Holland to cook burgers for Join Hands Day
SPJST Lodge 80, met on April 6, 2013, at 4:13 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Rita Spinn. The membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for departed members. Sister Rita welcomed members and guests. She also thanked Lodge 80 members who were at the District Two Spring Meeting. Director Joe Liles was absent. Also absent were Sales Agents Joe Liles, Vicki Slye, and Janet Lyon. Secretary Linda Hill read the minutes of the March meeting. They were approved in a motion by Cyril Pajestka, seconded by Risa Pajestka. Motion carried. Thank you notes were read from Kathryn Weeks and Ben Wilde. Treasurer Jewel Wolf gave the financial reports. They were approved in a motion by Coleman Benner, seconded by Dan Hendrix. Motion carried. Youth Leader Connie Horak gave her report stating that 21 children participated in the egg hunt. The youth will be going bowling. On Join Hands Day, Lodge 80 will be making hamburgers, and the youth will furnish cookies. FAC Frank stated that Jerry David had won the domino tournament and suggested Lodge 80 give him a $50 gift card. The membership approved in a motion by Frank Horak, seconded by Cyril Pajestka. Sister Rita said the Home Office will mail the 50-year pins belonging to members from Lodge 80. Lodge 80 received $3,376.50 from the Home Office for the incentive program. Lodge 80 will give eight college scholarships this spring in a motion by Risa Pajestka, seconded by Silveria Tschoerner. Joe Liles has checked out the exhaust fans with Joe Fiebig. A donation of $100 was given to the Relay for Life, American Cancer Society sponsoring Estelle Coker. Membership agreed in a motion by Dan Hendrix, seconded by Carol Wolf. Paula Weir asked for the use of the barbecue pit on July 6 for the July 7 Peggy Tschoerner benefit. Membership agreed in a motion by Frank Pajestka, Jr., seconded by Dan Hendrix. Curtis Wolf will have the air conditioners checked out.
Those having birthdays were Arthur Moreno and Paula Weir. Door prizes were won by Frank Pajestka, Sr., Barbara Taisler-Hill, J.D. Coker, Helen Pajestka, and Curtis Wolf. The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
Next Meeting—May 4 The next meeting will be May 4 at 4 p.m. Fraternally, Estelle Coker, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 133 San Antonio meets this Sunday
Members of Lodge 133, Our next meeting will be held on April 21, 2013, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio. Our meeting will begin at 2 p.m. We will discuss the upcoming District Seven Spring Meeting which we are sponsoring on Sunday, May 5. You will find information about this district meeting in the Vestnik. Please come to our April 21 meeting because we will be organizing for the district meeting. We need all of the volunteers that we can get. Because of the district meeting on May 5, we will not hold a regular meeting in May. Please write this on your calendar. Please remember these important dates: Sunday, April 21 Regular Meeting at 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 5 District Seven Spring Meeting Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 19 No Lodge 133 Meeting
Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—
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Lodge 139 Danbury welcomes new sales agent
Lodge 139, Danbury’s meeting was held at Danbury City Hall on April 9, 2013, with eight members present. Minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer’s report were read by Ellamarie Filipp. Larry Strebeck was introduced as a new sales agent for SPJST. President Lonnie Lostak gave a report on the District Five meeting. A reminder to seniors that you have until April 30 to apply for a scholarship. You must have been a member of SPJST since your freshman year. To apply, call Lonnie Lostak (979) 922-1553. David Baldwin will be undergoing lung surgery on Monday, April 15 and we would like for you to keep him and his family in your prayers. We wish him a speedy recovery. We will be thinking of you, David. Fraternally Winnie Stefka, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 157 Lubbock meets this Sunday
Lodge 157, Lubbock will meet this Sunday, April 21, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Home Plate Diner on south University. All members are encouraged to attend. Several members will be recognized. Call Cyndy (806) 763-7245 if you have any questions. Fraternally, Cyndy Kristinek, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 177 Academy assists local VFDs
The regular meeting of SPJST Lodge 177, Academy was called to order at 6:45 p.m. by President Otis Beck. All officers were present except Treasurer Josie Mitchell. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and stood for a moment of silence in remembrance of Lee Tschoerner, Lodge 177 member who recently died. Otis
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Lodge 91, Crosby Hosts Paws Across Texas
SPJST Lodge 91, Crosby hosted its annual Paws Across Texas on March 23, 2013, at Crosby Wal-Mart. A total of $653 was collected along with approximately 300 pounds of cat and dog food. All food was given to the Madcat Animal Sanctuary which is run by Julie Wiggins of Crosby. The proceeds will be put into an account for medical needs and spaying and neutering of strays at this
welcomed a very special guest to our meeting Avery Hutka, nine-year-old granddaughter of Bill and Joanne Hutka. It’s great to have visitors at our
Lodge 88, Houston member Cory Pechacek graduates magna cum laude
Cory Joseph Pechacek graduated magna cum laude from Sam Houston State University on December 14, 2012, with a bachelor’s degree in business administration management. His parents, Carolyn and Clem Pechacek are very proud of his accomplishment of graduating in three and one-half years with a 4.0 GPA. Cory, Carolyn, and Clem are all members of Lodge 88, Houston. —SPJST—
meetings! The minutes were approved as presented. The Sunshine Committee reported that a sympathy card had been sent to Franklin and Aggie Tschoerner on the loss of their son Lee and that a thinking of you card had been sent to Josie Mitchell who recently had surgery. Correspondence included the following thank you letters/cards for recent donations from Lodge 177, Academy: Ronald McDonald House, CTLC (Churches Touching Lives for Christ), Salvation Army, Holland Baseball Association; Hill Country Community Action Association; Healing Hands Ministry of Belton; and ASID (Academy Life Skills Program). Committee reports for February 2013 were presented.
Trustees The trustee meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Bill Hutka. All trustees were present except Josie. The board voted to donate $1,500 to the Volunteer Fire Department of Little River-Academy and $1,500 to the Volunteer Fire Department of Moffat and another $400 to Academy ISD Project Celebration Graduation. The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
FAC Bill informed members of many upcoming events: 42 tournament in Beyersville on April 6; horseshoe tournament on May 13 at Lions Park, Temple; Join Hands Day on May 4; District Two Spring Meeting; and Bloomin’ Temple Festival on May 11. He also told us that our lodge had received the lodge incentive check.
facility. A big thanks to Wal-Mart shoppers for all your generosity in helping those that depend on us for survival. Fraternally, Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST— New Business An audit committee was appointed - Bill Hutka, Shirley McCrea, and Bernice Hutka.
New Members Voted in unanimously as new members of Lodge 177, Academy are Janie Valdez, Xander Bermudez-Ingram, Nancy G. Miller, and Arthur Manning Geddings. Welcome to you all! After a motion by Don, seconded by Shirley, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Fraternally, Joanne Hutka Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 179 Warrenton to join hands April 18
Lodge 179, Warrenton did not have a meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Instead, we will be participating in Join Hands Day with Ledbetter Fire Department on Thursday, April 18 at approximately 6 or 6:30 p.m. at the Jervis Garden Deck in Ledbetter, Texas. A stew will be served. We will collect donations for American Cancer Society and Ledbetter Fire Department. Fraternally, Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 91, Crosby: Paws Across Texas in Action
SPJST Lodge 91, Crosby Fraternal Activities Coordinator Malba Smesny rescued a six-pound poodle-yorkie mix stray dodging cars on Highway 90 in Crosby, Texas. The little stray had two severe lacerations on her back from an attack by a larger dog. She is currently recovering and expressing her love to everyone. Please continue to care for those that depend on us for survival. —Vonda Smesny, Secretary
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Lodge 181, Conroe Lodge 182 meets April 22 Falls County meets this Sunday Dear Members,
You and your family are cordially invited to attend the next Lodge 181, Conroe meeting on Monday, April 22, 2013, at 6 p.m. for a meal at Incredible Pizza, located at 230 South Loop 336 West in Conroe. SPJST is a family organization that embodies the idea of service to each other and to the community. In addition to reviewing the benefits of membership in SPJST, Society officials want to discuss ideas for enhancing your lodge’s presence and perhaps partnering with other lodges on projects that will make a positive difference in the community. Please feel free to extend this invitation to others in your household or friends who are not already members. Children are also encouraged to attend and learn how they can benefit from active participation in the SPJST. Please RSVP on or before 12 noon on Friday, April 19 by calling Sandra Dubcak (800) 727-7578. Thank you for your attention and consideration. Please know that Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak, and State Youth Director Lynette Talasek will be in attendance. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—
Happy Birthday, Joe!
Happy birthday to Lodge 155, Austin member Joe Motl who will celebrate his special day on April 27!
Dear Members, You and your family are cordially invited to attend the next Lodge 182, Falls County meeting on Sunday, April 21, 2013, at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street in Marlin, Texas. A meal will be served starting at 3 p.m. Door prizes will be awarded. SPJST is a family organization that embodies the idea of service to each other and to the community. In addition to reviewing the benefits of membership in SPJST, Society officials want to discuss ideas for reorganizing and enhancing your lodge’s presence and perhaps partnering with other lodges on projects that will make a positive difference in the community. Please feel free to extend this invitation to others in your household or friends who are not already members. Please RSVP on or before 12 noon on Friday, April 19 by calling Sandra Dubcak at (800) 727-7578. Thank you for your attention and consideration. Please know that SPJST District Two Director Jesse Pospisil and I will be in attendance. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—
Lodge 183 Arlington reports on April meeting
The monthly meeting was held and called to order at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2013, at Lodge 183, Arlington, located at 3100 Pleasant Valley Drive in Arlington. Roll of officers was called, and all were present except Second Vice President Rita Mardis with an excused absence and Trustees Janie Rejcek and Pat Sill with excused absences and Kathy Fitzgerald with an excused absence. Ed Fitzgerald is sitting in for Kathy. Present were President Ann Pustejovsky, First Vice President Ella Mikeska, Financial Secretary Angeline Stiborek, Treasurer Annette Cepak, Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Debra Daniel, Youth Leader Kay Weeks, and Trustee Raymond Mikeska. Our thoughts and prayers go to
Katelyn Daniel, Robert and Pat Sill’s daughter Kelly, Kay Weeks dad Eugene Gerlich, and Janie and Rudy Rejcek’s son-in-law who had a stroke. Please pray for more rain. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a prayer of silence for all those who are ill or who have recently been in the hospital was observed. Minutes were read from the March meeting by Darlene Hollingsworth. There were no corrections. Raymond Mikeska made a motion to approve the minutes, and Debra Daniel seconded. All approved the minutes from March as read. Ann Pustejovsky gave the bar re-
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port. Ann stated that for March we had 12 bingos and no rentals. For March, the kitchen totaled $659.55. Ann stated that bingo is doing very well. Ann gave the bingo report. Angeline Stiborek gave the insurance report and stated that in February, there were two new members and two terminations. In March, there were two new members and one termination. New members are Valentina Luviano, Arnulfo Luviano, Maclovia Cortez, and Jennifer M. Rodriguez. Ray Jordan, Jr. and Jennifer Rodriguez are the new sales agents for Lodge 183. Welcome to our lodge! Darlene Hollingsworth made a motion to
SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth; Sokol Honor Lydia Alholm
Pictured are members and friends who attended the luncheon. Front, left to right, are Henrietta Milan, Lydia Alholm, Rita Thomas, Helen Skrasek, Anna Johnson, and Carolyn Cleveland. BACK: Jerry Milan, Jim Mason, Libbie Vrla, Donna Parker, Mary Jean Sledge, and CarrieAnn Jones.
In March 2013, some members of Sokol and SPJST decided to honor an important member of both organizations. Lydia Alholm was chosen to be “Queen for a Day” as an honor for all she has contributed to Sokol and SPJST. She was treated to lunch and presented a bouquet of red roses in appreciation of her loving and giving spirit. For many years, Lydia and her husband Roy (now deceased) along with Lydia’s parents opened their home and farm to Sokol members for an Easter picnic that lasted all day. It was a great family event. It remains a wonderful memory for many young people as well as the older brothers and sisters. Roy and Lydia attended Sokol events especially District Slets and National Slets. They also performed in Europe in the Paris Slet and Czech Slet.
Roy was a member of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth, and Lydia continues her membership at Lodge 92. Roy was active in fire insurance. They were always available to help or contribute their home in any way. R.L. Alholm, their son, was a great help in the club room, with putting up tables or assisting in any way. Roy and R.L. have passed away, but everyone has good memories of their active lives in Sokol and SPJST. There were many who attended the surprise celebration for Lydia at Oscar’s Restaurant in North Richland Hills. It was a wonderful day of thanksgiving for the Alholm and Tirk families. Lydia’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Tirk were charter members of Sokol Fort Worth in 1912. Gay Williams —SPJST—
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approve the new members, and Kay Weeks seconded. All approved. Debra Daniel gave the FAC report. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive ended March 31. Join Hands Day is scheduled for April 27. The District Three Spring Meeting is April 28 at Lodge 183, Arlington. The Bloomin’ Temple Festival is May 11 in Temple. The End of Summer Getaway and golf tournament is August 9 to 11 at Holiday Inn in Corpus Christi. Kay Weeks gave the youth club report. Kay stated the Walk for Wishes was Saturday, April 6. They had four adults and youth members who walked. Tommy Weeks ran and came in the Top 10! The youth club appreciates the lodge sponsoring their group! Join Hands Day is Saturday, April 27 at 10 a.m. at the hall. District Three Spring Meeting is April 28 at Lodge 183, Arlington. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the activities and the kraslice Czech eggs contest! LIT camp at SPJST Education and Nature Center is Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 16. District Three Youth Achievement Day is Sunday, June 23 at Lodge 154, Fort Worth. Raymond Mikeska had no trustee report. Old Business President Ann stated the renovations should be done in the next two weeks. They are finishing the rails and doing touch up paint.
New Business Ann stated Darlene Hollingsworth asked for a donation for the March of Dimes Walk scheduled April 20 at Farrington Field in Fort Worth. Debra Daniel made a motion to approve the donation, and Ed Fitzgerald seconded. All approved the donation. Join Hands Day is Saturday, April 27. All volunteers should arrive at Lodge 183, Arlington at 10 a.m. to help clean, trim shrubs, etc. Sunday, April 28 is the District Six Spring Meeting at Lodge 183, Arlington. We will need help from the members in setting up at various locations. Everyone is to meet at the hall at 8:30 a.m. and will be assigned various duties. We will have a continental breakfast and will be collecting canned goods, and lunch will be catered by Babes of Arlington. No family night will be held in April due to the District Three Spring Meeting, and no family night will be held in May due to Memorial Day weekend. The next family night is June 28. Birthdays for the month of April
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Lodge 155, Austin: March Meeting Scenes
LEFT PHOTO: Pictured left to right are Richard Johnson, Michael Wood, Marianna Wood, State FAC Frank Horak, Ginny Prasatik, Joe Motl, and Jean Motl who attended the meeting. RIGHT PHOTO: Also attending
are Ann Pustejovsky (April 4), Rudy Rejcek (April 12), Tim Culliton (April 24), Ella Mikeska (April 26), and Charles Bragg (April 28). We celebrated the birthdays with delicious lemon cake. Happy birthday to all of you! Thank you, Ann, for the delicious cake. Raffle was drawn, and $25 was won by Kay Weeks. Congratulations! Remember your moms on Mother’s Day, which is Sunday, May 12. Debra Daniel made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8 p.m. Darlene Hollingsworth seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Next Meeting—May 13 The next meeting is May 13, second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Lodge 183. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Hollingsworth Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 191, Lufkin sets April 19 dance
Thanks to Glenn Lenderman and Friends for a great time at our March dance. Lots of folks turned out for a good time. Our theme was Easter, and it is hard to believe Easter will be over by the time you get this newsletter for April. Thanks to all of you who brought food for our food table. We enjoy good food! We want to say a big thank you to Ruth Welch, Coleman and Linda Standley, Jesse Steele, and Linda Hammers for hosting our March dance.
the March meeting, left to right, are District two Director Jesse Pospisil, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak, and Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek.
They did a wonderful job. We had plastic Easter eggs taped to the bottom of four chairs with money in them, but we did not tell anyone until half time. Then, everyone had to look on the bottom of their chair. I did not get the names of all the winners, but congratulations to all of you!
Next Meeting—April 18 Our next lodge meeting is April 18 at 7 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 191, located at 197 Hughes Road in Lufkin. We need more of the members to attend these meetings. If you have any new ideas or want to see some changes, this is the time and place to put your two cents worth in. The meetings are the only way to get things done.
Next Dance—April 19 Come on out, kick up your heels, and dance to the tunes of Buffalo Nickel who will be playing at our next dance on Friday, April 19. Our dances are always the third Friday night of each month from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The cost is $5 for members and $6 for non-members. Please bring finger food for the food table. We need at least four people to be hosts for the April dance. If you would like to do this, please email me at GeorgePat@consolidated.net or call me (936) 875-2867. Thanks so much. We had our first dance lesson on April 2 and had a very good turnout of student dancers. Also, we had a good number of members of SPJST and Lufkin Dance Club helping our students. Bernard and Catherine Hylands are the excellent teachers who will be teaching all but April 16, and Diane Hobbs and John Lilly will be teaching that night. The waltz and polka were the first two dances on the agenda, and
the students seemed to do very well. Our dance lessons are the first four Tuesday nights in April. Registration begins at 6 p.m., and the lessons are from 7 to 9 p.m. Come, bring a friend, and have a good time learning how to dance. The cost is $6 per night, or $20 for the four nights. If you attend all four lessons, you will get a free pass to the next dance. The Tuesday night dates in April are 2, 9, 16, and 23. I do not yet know what line dances they will be teaching, but I know you are going to like them. There will be a dance on May 11 from 6 to 11 p.m. benefiting the Texas Forestry Museum. It is called Jump Jive and Wail, a 1940s Hanger Dance, USO Style, at the hanger in Tyler. The cost is $30 in advance and $35 at the door. If anyone has any news, illness, or anything you think might be of interest to our readers, please email me at GeorgePat@consolidated.net. Until next time, Pat Scogin, Reporter —SPJST—
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April 20 West Area Rural Country Schools—at SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Hall, 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. For information, call Al and Georgie Soukup (254) 662-0839; Charles and Irene Barber (254) 6222998; or Milton and Irene Peterson (254) 533-2372. Submitted by Milton Peterson, Lodge 6, Cottonwood.
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Seaton and Lost Prairie Schools
The annual Seaton and Lost Prairie School reunion will take place on Sunday, April 28 at Seaton Community Center, eight miles east of Temple on Highway 53. All Seaton School and Lost Prairie School ex-students, teachers, bus drivers, relatives, and community members are invited. Please bring your favorite food dish to share with everyone. Lunch will be served at 12 noon. Registration begins at 11 a.m. A short business meeting will be held at 12:45 p.m. followed by door prizes. Please bring any old school pictures or memorabilia that you would like to share or leave with the school. The school will be open for viewing during the reunion. Submitted by, Louann Skrabanek Hight Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
Sliva-Kocurek families
The Sliva-Kocurek family reunion will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2013, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church Parish Hall in Hillje, Texas, which is four miles south of El Campo on Highway 59. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. The fee per family is $15 and $5 per individual. We want to serve dinner about 12 noon. Every family is asked to bring two sides and a dessert. The meat will be cooked by Fred Vacek and his crew - “Barbecue Brisket.” We are asking for a $5 to $10 donation to help cover the cost of the brisket. Music will be provided by Joe Jetka and the Golden Tones. Please bring items for door prizes and prize drawings. Please bring your email address with you for our records. Reunion information can be found online at www.prairieswitch.net. Contact phone numbers are Fred Vacek (979) 677-3316; Patricia Johnson (210) 649-2319; Shirley Hudson (361) 782-0866; or Bob Vacek (512) 9647260. We are inviting everyone to come
to the reunion for a good time, great food and fellowship with family and friends. Submitted by, Fred Vacek Lodge 30, Taiton —SPJST—
Words You Don’t Hear Anymore
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center President Jerry Milan, who also serves as president of Lodge 154, Fort Worth, for sharing this. Jerry says he remembers hearing these words in Czech most of the time.
Be sure to refill the ice trays, we’re going to have company. Why can’t you remember to roll up your britches’ legs? Getting them caught in the bicycle chain so many times is tearing them up.
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Watch for the postman—I want to get this letter to Willie in the mail today. Quit slamming the screen door when you go out!
Be sure and pull the windows down when you leave, it looks like a shower is coming up.
Don’t forget to wind the clock before you go to bed.
Wash your feet before you go to bed, you’ve been playing outside all day barefooted.
You have torn the knees out of that pair of pants so many times there is nothing left to put a patch on. Don’t you go outside with your school clothes on!
Go comb your hair, it looks like the rats have nested in it all night. Put a dish towel over the cake so the flies won’t get on it.
Lodge 196, Houston-West Hosts Successful Easter Egg Hunt
Lodge 196, Houston-West held its Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Almost 40 children showed up, and everyone enjoyed the festivities. The local fire department brought its truck for the children to climb on and enjoy. Everyone got a free picture with the Easter Bunny, and Everet Bear
helped with the hunt. Money from additional pictures benefited the Joe Joe Bear Foundation, which gives teddy bears to children with life threatening illnesses. It is hoped the event brought enough attention to start a youth program at the lodge. State Youth Director Lynette Talasek was on hand to help.
For the first year, it was definitely a success. Many thanks to all who volunteered to make this a great day. Fraternally Yours Delisle L. Doherty, Vice President —SPJST—
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Be sure and pour the cream off the top of the milk when you open the new bottle.
Get out from under the sewing machine; pumping it messes up the thread!
Quit jumping on the floor! I have a cake in the oven and you are going to make it fall if you don’t quit!
Here, take this old Sears and Roebuck catalog to the toilet with you when you go—we are almost out of paper out there.
Take that empty bottle to the store with you so you won’t have to pay a deposit on another one.
Let me know when the Fuller Brush man comes by. I need to get a few things from him.
You boys stay close by. The car may not start, and I will need you to help push it off. There’s a dollar in my purse, get 5 gallons of gas when you go to town.
Open the back door and see if we can get a breeze through here; it is getting hot. You can walk to the store; it won’t hurt you to get some exercise.
Sit closer to the radio, don’t turn it up so loud.
If you pull that stunt again, I am going to wear you out! Don’t lose that button; I won’t be able to sew it back on.
Wash under your neck before you come to the table, you have beads of dirt and sweat all under there.
Be sure and fill the lamps this morning so we don’t have to do that tonight in the dark.
Go out to the well and draw a bucket of water so I can wash dishes.
If you get a spanking in school and I find out about it, you’ll get another one when you get home.
Quit crossing your eyes! They will get stuck that way! Soak your foot in this pan of kerosene so that bad cut won’t get infected.
Don’t turn the radio on now. I want the battery to be up when the Grand Ole Opry comes on.
Eat those turnips, they’ll make you big and strong like your daddy.
Hurry up and finish drying the dishes so we can go “ketch sum lightin’ bugs and put ‘em in a jar.”
That dog is NOT coming in this house! I don’t care how cold it is out there, dogs don’t stay in the house. Sit still! I’m trying to get your hair cut straight and you keep moving and it is all messed up.
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Lodge 200 Bruceville-Eddy Supports Mayfest
When you take your driving test, don’t forget to signal each turn.
Left arm straight out the window for a left turn; left arm bent up at the elbow for a right turn; and straight down to the side of the door when you are going to stop.
No! I don’t have 10 cents for you to go to the show. Do you think money grows on trees?
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It’s: ‘Yes Ma’am!’ and ‘No Ma’am!’ to me, young man, and don’t you forget it!
Y’all come back now, ya hear. —SPJST—
Hush your mouth! I don’t want to hear words like Dad Gummit! I’ll wash your mouth out with soap!
It is time for your system to be cleaned out. I am going to give you a dose of castor oil tonight.
Lodge 219, El Paso Agents Honored by District Four
Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy youth Marley Shollenger presents a $250 check to Bruceville-Eddy Mayfest President Alvin Posey for the Mayfest to be held on May 10 and 11, 2013, in Bruceville-Eddy, Texas. Looking on is Lodge 200 Secretary Blanche Shollenberger.
Honest Day’s Work
By d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock
The old farmer plowed his field rocks were what he mostly tilled, his work was hard, going uphill the rocks as stubborn as his will Every stone was buried deep as if the field had meant to keep, still he labored, working each until the stones at last released
For every rock that he would find was like a weight upon his mind, and as he removed each heavy stone his worries left him, one by one Finally when all light had gone he sat down, reflected on the fact he'd never took a rest yet felt himself uniquely blessed
District Four honored Lodge 219, El Paso sales agents at an appreciation luncheon on Thursday, February 12 at Hong Kong Restaurant. Thanks to each of them who participated. Agents, left to right,
Arnulfo Rivera, Baltazar Nunez, and Debbie Thomas are pictured with District Four Director Billy Rollwitz. Congratulations! —Submitted by Baltazar Nunez, Reporter
As sweat rolled down his grimey face he felt inside a certain grace, for worth instilled can’t be replaced he’d made his farm a better place
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He paused to look where he had been the rocks were gone, the rows were clean and where there once were weeds and thorns an inner sense of pride was born In the end his work was worth every drop of sweat, or rock he cursed for as he paused, looked where he’d been he’d gladly do it all again
Though bone weary, deep inside he felt accomplishment and pride knew every pain was plainly worth the joy of doing honest work. —SPJST—
3 Eggs
By d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock
Time for Supper By d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock
A vacant lot can be a jungle or a mountain or an ocean all it takes is imagination and a couple of kids
playing outside in weeds and dirt they create something from nothing as cardboard boxes become forts and tree trunks become tall ship masts they wield their play stick swords and fire stones as cannon balls
warning strangers beware this is our magic realm do not enter
tropical breezes blow cross their faces the taste of ocean spray salts their tongues adventure calls from foreign lands and anything is possible without adult supervision
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the beckoning call of mother yelling It’s time for supper. —SPJST—
they play with no relation to time or reality lost in their own world of childhood games the only thing that keeps them from staying forever and never ever going home is the lessening of light and the growl of their empty stomachs
Scenes from Dallas Krouzek’s April Meeting Submitted by Carole Faraizl, Recording Secretary
3 eggs can dance around a pot, if the H2O is boiling hot they tumble to and fro a lot, dance docey doe around the pot
as bubbles pour o'er top of pot, they bump around from spot to spot 3 boiling eggs provide a shot of entertainment simply got. —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Our Dallas Krouzek sign-in table was a work of art reflecting our April meeting theme of “The Tax Man Cometh!” A money tablecloth and money plant were just a few of the decorations cleverly provided for the members by Program Chairman Jerrie Becan with the help of President Deanna
Houpy. CENTER PHOTO: Newspapers were the tablecloths for the buffet and dessert sections, along with beautiful handmade money flowers in their beautiful empty tin can vases to carry out the theme decoration. RIGHT PHOTO: As our fundraiser, we had a white elephant silent auction.
LEFT PHOTO: Money flowers in tin can vases were the centerpiece for every table, along with $1 million-wrapped after-dinner mints and Pay Day candy bars provided by our president. CENTER PHOTO: Carolyn Nemec, who will be celebrating her 97th birthday on April 24, was crowned Birthday Queen for April by Program Chairman Jerrie Becan, as other members look on. RIGHT PHOTO: Lots of
tasty bean and soup and stew dishes were provided by the members for today’s luncheon in keeping with the Depression theme, and Carole Faraizl won one of the two door prizes which was a Depression Era Cookbook with more tasty dishes to enjoy. Next month, members will be enjoying a tea luncheon at the Forestwood Mall and Tea Room on Thursday, May 2! Call Jerrie Becan for details. See you there!
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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 member, MARTHA PAYSSE DUBCAK, of Temple, who died Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in a local assisted living center. She was 92. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23 at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home Martha Dubcak with Reverend Mark Labaj officiating. Burial followed at Bellwood Memorial Park. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 22 at the funeral home. Martha was born October 16, 1920, in Tokio, Texas, to Roman and Hermina Lichnovsky. Her childhood was spent in West, where her father owned the grocery store. In 1936, they moved to Temple, where he started the 7UP Distributorship. On April 25, 1941, she married Walter Paysse. She and Walter owned several businesses in Temple, and in 1952, they started Cyclone Fence of Temple, which later became Cen-Tex Fence Company. She was an active member of Temple Brethren Church, where she served as a faithful member of the Christian Sisters. She was a devoted participant in the annual quilt show, and served on the flowers committee for many years. She loved the camaraderie of her bowling league friends, and was active in SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. She found great joy in listening and dancing to the music of her Czech heritage; a lively polka - a reflection of her enthusiasm and zest for life. Other interests included travelling, slots, quilting, playing dominoes with friends, baking kolaches, and pickling. Everyone loved her famous fruit slices! Above all, she loved her family and was so proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed taking them out to the lake cabin, throwing rocks in Bird Creek, and playing pool in the game room. Such great memories were made, and will never
be forgotten. Martha was preceded in death by husband Walter Paysse in 1974; husband Joe Dubcak; sister Regina Zabcik; brother George Lichnovsky; and grandson Brad Allan Killebrew in 2007. Survivors include son John Paysse and wife Shirley of Temple; daughter Dianne Paysse Tyroch and husband Melvin of Humble; grandchildren Kenny Paysse and wife Becky of Temple, Dan Killebrew and wife Amy of Huffman, Sandy Deyoe and husband Rodney of Austin, Jason Tyroch and wife Regina of Houston, and Brandon Tyroch and wife Leigh Ann of Houston; and great-grandchildren Jonathan, Andrew, and William Paysse, Kristi and Matthew Deyoe, and Hannah Killebrew. The family requests that memorials be made to Temple Brethren Church Christian Sisters. Resolution Committee Ruth Kohutek Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek —SPJST—
In Memory of Alfred Marek
Alfred W. Marek, age 94, of Elgin, Texas, passed away Friday, March 28, 2013. Alfred was born May 17, 1918, in Elgin. Those who preceded him in death include parents William and Alvina Marek; and sisters Olga Spirelhaves and Leona Haisler. He volunteered for the United States Army in 1940 and was wounded in France in 1944. After spending months in Army hospitals, he was Alfred Marek discharged in 1945. Alfred was a member of SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin. Alfred was also a lifetime member of VFW Post No. 6115 in Elgin and volunteered countless hours helping tend the bar, bingo, and poppy sales. He is survived by nephews Jim Haisler and wife Dolores and Bob Haisler and wife Liz; niece Judy Smith
and husband David; dear friend Diane Digman; and a host of other family members and friends. Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 2 at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Chapel. Following the service, internment was in the family plot in Elgin Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home. Submitted by, Evelyn Gustafson —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton officers and members extend their deepest sympathy to the family of VOJT J. HOLUB, age 88, who passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013. “VJ,” as he was affectionately known, graduated from Fowlerton Consolidated High School in 1941, where he played football and was the captain of that year’s championship team. Vojt Holub He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean conflict. In Austria, between May 7 and 8, 1945, his division was instrumental in the apprehension of Hermann Goering, Hitler’s number one Nazi. VJ was a member of the Tank Destroyer Force Company “A,” 636th Tank Destroyer Battalion, when he was discharged in May 1946. Subsequently returning to San Antonio, and he later joined the San Antonio Police Department, where he retired after 31 years of loyal and dedicated service. VJ was a member of San Antonio Fire and Police Pension Fund; president of Alamo Lodge 141, RVOS Farm Mutual Insurance Company; immediate past member of finance committee, Anton Wenzel Lodge 174, Sons of Hermann, and SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton. VJ is preceded in death by his parents John and Anna Kana Holub; and sisters Betty Webb, Bernice Hubbert, Lillian Aniol, and Jo Ann Johns. He is survived by beloved wife
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Mary V. Holub; children Martin Holub and wife Patti, Beverly Shaner, and Paul Holub; grandchildren Alyssa and Aaryanna Shaner and Cole Holub; sisters Mildred Tope and Annie Mae Lawson; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was Tuesday, March 26 at Porter Loring on McCullough. Rosary was held at 7 p.m. Mass was Wednesday, March 27 at 11 a.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church. Interment was in Annunciation Cemetery in St. Hedwig, led by a Police Honor Guard. Memorials in VJ’s name may be made to Holy Name Catholic Church 3814 Nash Boulevard, San Antonio, Texas 78223 or Annunciation Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, P. O. Box 100, Street Hedwig, Texas 78152. Respectfully submitted, Bettie House, Secretary Lodge 202, Jourdanton —SPJST—
In Memory of Emil Miculka
Emil Albert Miculka, age 92, of El Campo passed away on March 17, 2013. He was born April 6, 1920, in Mart to Rudolph and Mary Filip Miculka. Emil was retired from Brown and Root and was a veteran of the United States Army. Emil was a member of SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. He is survived by nieces and nephews. Emil was preceded in death by his parents; wife Justine Miculka; daughter Margaret Marie Miculka; sister Bessie Sablatura; and brothers Frank and Rudy Miculka. Visitation was from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Tuesday, March 19 at Triska Funeral Home. A rosary was held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 with a funeral service following at 2 p.m. at St. Philip Catholic Church with Reverend Gary Janak officiating. Burial followed at Holy Cross Memorial Park with military honors under the auspices of American Legion Post 251. Memorial donations for Emil Miculka may be made to St. Philip’s Catholic Church. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.triskafuneralhome.com. —SPJST—
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In Memory of Frances Chaka
Frances Lillian Chaka, age 77, of El Campo died March 26, 2013, in El Campo. She was born September 9, 1935, in El Campo to the late Charlie and Mary Matula Chaka. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. She is survived by brother Charles Chaka of Port Lavaca. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Joe, Adolph, Ernest, Richard, Ben, and Leon Chaka; sisters Mary Fucik, Helen Brown, Annie Belicek, and Lorraine Chaka. Graveside service was at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27 at Garden of Memories with Father Gary Janak officiating. Wheeler Funeral Home was charge of arrangements. —SPJST—
In Memory of Lillian Kosarek
Lillian Ruth Kosarek, 97, passed away on April 4, 2013, at her residence in New Braunfels, Texas. She was born in Temple, Texas, on February 13, 1916, to William Joseph and Mary Sokora Mikeska. She was married to William (Bill) E. Kosarek who preceded her in death. Lillian will always be remem- Lillian Kosarek bered for the warm hospitality her and Bill shared in their home. Lillian would always have fresh baked cinnamon rolls with Bill’s big pot of beans ready for any visitor that stopped by. And everyone knew she and Bill could can a mean jar of pickles. They were a prize at many an auction, and their recipe has been honored in cookbooks in Texas and Louisiana. Lillian is survived by daughter Wanda Ing; granddaughter Susan Leigh Ing; and great-grandsons Joe Strmiska and Samuel and Daniel Ing. A memorial service was held at Vista Village Retirement Center on April 9. Lillian was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton for as long as anyone can remember. —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of Lodge 141, Sealy, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our dear member, EDITH KARAS. Edith Karas passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in a Katy Hospital. Funeral services for Edith were held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 1 at Immaculate Conception Church in Sealy with Reverend Eric Pitre celebrating the fuEdith Karas neral mass and rite of committal. He was assisted by Deacon Jerome Losack. Interment was in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Sealy. Edith Marie Nentwig was born January 29, 1927, in Alton, Illinois. She attended ICC School in Illinois. She had four siblings—Robert, Roberta, Frances, and Freda. The family moved to Texas for work and decided to stay because of the warm weather. She graduated from Sealy High School and University of Houston. Edith worked for Shell Oil where she retired after 15 years as a switchboard operator and receptionist. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Catholic Daughters Court 1616, KJT Society 80, Altar Society, and SPJST Lodge 141, Sealy, where she served as treasurer. Survivors include son Kevin Stasny and wife Jill of Katy; sister Freda Jemela of Sealy; grandchildren Beriah Stasny and wife Shealyn of Katy, Kirk Weathers of Sealy, Melisa Kloss and husband Karl of Brookshire, and Ryan Stasny and wife Jennifer of Pattison; and great-grandchildren Asher Keith Stasny, Kaitlyn Marie Kloss, and Rylan John Stasny. She was preceded in death by parents Robert and Edith Nentwig; brother Robert Nentwig; sisters Roberta Fiore and Frances Reitz; children Sharyn Weathers and Keith Stasny; and nephew Jimmy Bubak. Edith loved to visit with family and friends and had a great passion for traveling. She was able to visit numerous places all over Europe and the United States. After retirement, she helped raise three of her four grandchildren. She always had a big heart and mothered anyone she could. She loved God, family, charity, and dancing. She will be greatly missed by her friends at SPJST Lodge 141, Sealy. —SPJST—
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SPJST Youth
Section District Two Beseda Dancers set April 28 dinner fundraiser
SPJST District Two Youth Beseda Dancers will have a fundraiser on Sunday, April 28 at Lodge 47, Seaton. A noon lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The meal will consist of barbecue chicken, coleslaw, potato salad, beans, bread, dessert, and tea. For your convenience, there will be dine-in or drive-thru for plate pick-up. The cost of the meal will be $8 per plate. A silent auction and prize drawing will be held. The drawing and silent auction will be held at 1:15 p.m. Also, donations will be greatly appreciated. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards new/alterations of costumes. We are very pleased to have three youth groups, which included 24 dancers and four alternates. The dancers are pre-kindergarten through
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high school seniors for the Granger, Cyclone, Taylor, Seaton, Beyersville, and Temple area. The groups have performed in the Central Texas area for nursing homes, Bloomin’ Temple Festival, and other organizations. They have also performed at the State Capitol and the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. The dancers are always willing to perform and would love to entertain you. For more information, please contact Patsy Koslovsky (254) 7181606. Please join in for good food, fun, fellowship, and keeping the Czech heritage alive on Sunday, April 28 at Seaton Star Hall, eight miles east of Temple on Highway 53. Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—
RVOS District Supports District Two Beseda Dancers
RVOS District One Director Joe W. Liles, who is also a member of SPJST Lodge 80, Holland, presents a $200 check from RVOS to District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky for beseda costumes for District Two’s youth dancers.
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2012 - 2013 Youth Club Member Update - Merit Points and Meeting Attendance
Second Quarter Merit Points and Meeting Attendance The totals below in the column labeled “Pts” are merit points earned in the first, second, and third quarters (June 2012 to February 2013). This is total merit points for the 2012-2013 youth year. Please see “What is the Merit Point System?” for complete information about the contest. The number in the column labeled “Mtgs” is the number of meetings each youth club member has attended during the June to February 2013 youth year. Please see “What is an Active Youth Member?” below to determine number of meetings needed to participate in youth activities.
What is the Merit Point System? Youth club members earn merit points for participating in SPJST lodge, district and state activities. At the end of the youth year, points are totaled and the youth with the highest points in the youth club receive cash awards.
Contest Dates June 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013
Merit Point Contest Age Divisions Junior—Entering Kindergarten to Age 12 Teen—Age 13 to High School Senior
Rules The youth leader or assistant youth leader is responsible for keeping track of the merit points for each active member of the youth club. The points are to be sent to the State Youth Director on the Quarterly and Merit Point Reports each quarter. Youth club members are also encouraged to keep up with their points and turn them in to the youth leader on a quarterly basis. This system helps both the youth leader and the youth member keep better records of youth participation. Current, official Quarterly and Merit Point Reports, available from the State Youth Director may only be used in the Merit Point Contest. The Quarterly and Merit Point Reports sent to the State Youth Director by the youth leader will be kept on file for at least six months following the conclusion of the contest. Merit points are earned for only those activities listed under Youth Point Values. An activity can only earn points in one category on the point sheet. When in doubt about any activity earning points, contact the State Youth Director prior to the contest conclusion. Everyone will be subject to the same rules in every contest. Failure to comply with any rule shall mean immediate withdrawal.
Merit Point Awards First through fifth place awards are presented in the junior and teen divisions of each youth club. The amount of points that top winners receive in both divisions will determine where the point rankings of the first through fifth winning categories begin. First place winners will be those equal to and 20 points below the top place winner in their age division. Second Place will be 21 to 40 points below the top winner in their age division. Third place will be 41 to 60 points below the top winner in their age division. Fourth place will be 61 to 80 points below the top winner in their age division. Fifth place will be 81 to 100 points below the top winner in their age division. Awards are presented on the lodge, district, and state levels in the junior and teen merit point contests. At each District YAD, the Home Office presents first through fifth place awards to qualifying junior and teen youth club members. The junior and teen with the most points in each district also receive recognition. In the event of a tie, all who tied for first place will receive the award.* Junior and Teen Point Awards First Place $30 Second Place - $25 Third Place - $20 Fourth Place - $15 Fifth Place $10
What is an Active Youth Member? A youngster with a current SPJST insurance certificate may enter the youth program the youth year that he/she will be entering kindergarten. To be considered active, youth club member must attend a majority (seven) of the monthly meetings during the year. The youth must attend the majority of these meetings at his/her home youth club. In those instances where a lodge does not have a youth club, the youngster may attend adult lodge meetings or the meetings of another youth club. The youngster will be eligible for camp and Youth Achievement Day (YAD) after the completion of his/her kindergarten year. Active youth members must be single and not be pregnant or a parent. The age of the youth on June 1 of the current youth year will be the recognized age in the SPJST Youth Program (camp, YAD, contests, etc.). The youth year begins June 1 and ends May 31. Youth club eligibility ends when the youth graduates from high school.
Dist Ldg Name Pts Mtgs
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1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 13 1 17 1 17
District Number Lodge Number Youth club member Merit points earned June to February 2013 Youth club meetings attended June to Feb.
Name
Pts Mtgs
Ava Schulle 61 Brandon Lovell 76 Cloe Schulle 60 Fidel Aparicio, Jr 68 Jesse Evans 76 Justin Shimek 70 Logan Spanihel 76 Rusty Aparicio 69 Sydney Krebs 60 Alexis Macik 10 Allison Green 84 Braxton Faust 110 Caleb See 80 Carlee See 72 Cody Dever 54 Colby See 80 Colton Gantt 1 Colton Orsak 102 Dacey Smith 10 Deanna Hairrell 53 Emily Lewis 97 Grace Lewis 96 Hagan Sebesta 36 Haily Dever 78 Hayden Becka 36 Hayden Kovar 100 J. Beaux Hruska, II 66 Jake Green 55 Jaxson Brisco 62 Jaycie Brisco 63 Joshua Green 63 Justin Tarver 31 Kade Junek 47 Kamree Walker 80 Kaylea Walker 82 Kirk J. Macik 10 Kohl Junek 40 Konnor Eldridge 63 Kyleigh Hruska 79 Landon Eldridge 64 Mackenzie Groce 48 Madelyn Rodriguez 93 Makayla Langdon 56 Makenna Green 43 Malorie Vacha 66 Matthew Schoppe 11 Morgan Sebesta 51 Natalee See 70 Natalie Vacha 55 Nikolas Faust 108 Riley Green 70 Robert Lewis 102 Ryder Becka 28 Shannon Schultz 15 Sierra Sebesta 46 Sydney Faust 102 Tatiana Tates 66 Wesley See 46 William See, IV 61 Zachary Shelfer 127 William Jatzlau 3 Alexia Perkkio 48 Ashlyn Kellum 81
10 11 10 11 11 11 11 11 10 2 8 9 8 7 6 8 0 9 1 6 9 8 5 7 5 7 7 7 6 6 8 4 5 7 8 2 5 7 7 6 6 8 7 6 7 2 6 7 5 9 8 9 4 2 6 9 8 7 7 9 1 3 7
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
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Blane Castaneda 18 Braden Perkkio 44 Brandon Powell 108 Brittanie Gaas 122 Brycen Suehs 64 Carson Parker 49 Chandler Sebesta 84 Dillon Narro 133 Trey Groce, III 52 Hope Victoria Smith 67 Jacqueline Smith 56 Jada Parks 85 Jeremy Ree 47 JCameron Suehs 87 Kadie Hartman 78 Kellie Ihlenfeldt 63 Logan Jones 108 Macey McCuller 78 Macy Narro 127 Madison Kellum 87 Maylee Dowell 124 Mitchell Parks 75 Olivia Smith 66 Sierra Cash 74 Tabor Dowell 113 Tyler Sandner 118 Weston Beasley 126 Willie Ihlenfeldt, Jr. 66 Zella Zaskoda 57 Ciara Coker 115 Elias Rose 105 Faith Vann 34 Grace Vann 35 J.T. Enrique, III 97 Jessica Enrique 97 Keith Ramon 76 Kyle Brinkman 89 Makenzie Mendez 75 Marina Brinkman 88 Mary Enrique 31 Shelbie Ramon 63 Shelby-Lynn Rose 95 J.B. Anderson 69 Jayden Flores 74 Kimberly West 74 Kody Flores 74 T.J. Anderson 74 Bayleigh Washam 5 Devin Cavanaugh 25 Elizabeth Tischler 69 Ella Washam 25 James Cavan Vestal 50 James Teague, Jr. 65 Journie Gaines 20 Kegan Vestal 40 Lauren Cavanaugh 25 Matthew Cavanaugh 30 Maura Vestal 40 Ramsey Washam 54 Shaun Cavanaugh 20 Skylee Houston 30 Trey Cavanaugh 30 William Langley 20 Abigail Bruggman 74 Abigail Hoelscher 72 Allison Evatt 55 Amya Rodriguez 44 Cade Campbell 91 Cole Campbell 91 Cortni Ashcraft 2 Courtney Andel 5
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District One
Total Average Lodge Name Attendance Disbursement Attendance Fayetteville 27 $ 54 9 1 9 Snook 97 $194 32 17 New Tabor 70 $140 23 186 Caldwell 34 $ 68 11 District One Average Attendance - 75 18 20 24 29 47 48 80 87 187 246
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District Two
Elgin 15 $ 30 Granger 23 $ 46 Cyclone 49 $ 98 Taylor 49 $ 98 Seaton 75 $150 Beyersville 37 $ 74 Holland 20 $ 40 Temple 24 $ 48 Round Rock 22 $ 44 Morgan’s Point 15 $ 30 District Two Average Attendance - 109
District Three
Cottonwood 16 $ 32 Ennis 38 $ 76 Dallas 10* $ 0* Fort Worth 21 $ 42 Fort Worth 43 $ 86 Arlington 18 $ 36 Stephenville 21 $ 42 District Three Average Attendance - 55
District Four
Rowena 39 $ 78 South Plains 4 $ 0* El Paso 18 $ 36 Abilene 17 $ 34 District Four Average Attendance - 27
District Five
Houston 23 $ 46 Houston 17 $ 34 lowa Colony 25 $ 50 District Five Average Attendance - 22
District Six
Hallettsville 6 $ 0* Taiton 39 $ 70 El Campo-Hillje 24 $ 42 El Maton 27 $ 54 District Six Average Attendance - 30
District Seven
Corpus Christi 3 $ 0* New Braunfels 59 $118 Jourdanton 46 $ 92 District Seven Average Attendance - 36
State Third Quarter Average Attendance - 354
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* Youth clubs with an average of less than five active members do not receive any funds during the quarter.
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Lodge 18, Elgin Hosts Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Dear Members, We would like to thank everyone who came out to our annual egg hunt on Saturday, March 30, 2013, at SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin. We had wonderful weather and a great turnout. Special thanks to the SPJST Home Office for bringing the beautiful float, big Orel, and arranging the surprise visit from the Easter Bunny and Orel. Special thanks to Melanie, David,
Frank, Hiram, Lynette, and Jesse. Easter Bunny, I want to thank you and hope that you come again. You made many children very happy and thank you. To all of the wonderful businesses that donated to help with the egg hunt—thank you! They are Frontier Bank, Prosperity Bank, First National Bank, Elgin Hardware, Meyer’s Barbecue, Southside Barbecue, True
Value Hardware, Dorothy’s Jewelry and Gift Shop, Sonic Drive-In, and SPJST. The smiles and happiness of all the winners (children) could not have happened without your help. Thank you so much! Last, but certainly not least, thanks to youth, past youth E.J., Mikhaila, and Sean, and parents for all the help. It takes a lot to put it all together. We would like to see more people
come on board. The youth meet on the first Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at the SPJST hall, located on Highway 95 going to Taylor. Come by or call me (512) 856-2481. Once again, thanks to all who made our Easter egg hunt event happen! Fraternally, Joyce Bowen Nelson Youth Leader —SPJST—
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Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth: Spring Break 2013
Dear Readers, Spring break this year was lots of fun! I got to spend the first two days with my Paw Paw and Maw Maw (Jerry and Lillian Beasley of Lodge 17, New Tabor) and my cousins Jaiden Beasley and Sierra Beasley.
Weston at Aggie Softball Game.
Lodge 1 Fayetteville Youth Club to host MLBTM Pitch, Hit & RunTM
SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville Youth Club will host a free Major League Baseball® Pitch, Hit & RunTM Competition for area youth on Sunday, April 27, 2013, at 12 noon at SPJST Youth Ballpark in Fayetteville, Texas. Pitch, Hit & PitchTM is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball®. This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills. Boys and girls are divided into four age divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, and have the chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the 2013 MLBTM AllStar Game®. The individual Pitching, Hitting, and Running Champions along with the All-Around Champion in each age and gender group at the local competition will be awarded an advance to the Sectional Level of Competition. All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and have their parent or guardian fill out a registration/waiver form prior to the start of the competition. For questions concerning the competition, please contact your local coordinators Clint
Paw Paw and Maw Maw took us to the George Bush Library in College Station, Texas, and Washington on the Brazos in Washington, Texas. I really enjoyed seeing the huge airplanes hanging from the ceiling at the George Bush Library and even got a replica
from the gift shop. At Washington on the Brazos, I learned lots of cool things about the history of Texas. I also got to go to a Texas A&M University softball game with my Maw Maw. It was cold, but we had a lot of fun and I even caught a tee-shirt!
George Bush Library.
Jaeger (979) 966-2131 or Ronnie Pflughaupt (979) 249-6702. —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club reports on activities
Dear Readers, Our youth attended a special outing on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Whatz-up Family Fun Park in Seven Points. More than 20 members and guests joined in on the fun. First, we held our monthly meeting in the party room at the event center. Everyone worked their Vestnik puzzles, and we discussed topics from the youth leaders’ retreat and also upcoming events with a focus on Youth Achievement Day (YAD). Betty distributed packets to each member that consisted of YAD cards and the new 2013-2014 SPJST Youth Program Handbook. The District Three Spring Meeting will be held Sunday, April 28, and everyone is getting “egg-cited” about the egg decorating contest. I heard a rumor that both Reagan and Dustin have some special royal designs in mind for their eggs. I can’t wait to see what these two come up with! After the meeting, everyone enjoyed an afternoon of laser tag, bumper cars, go-cart riding, miniature golf, video arcade, pizza, and drinks. A big thanks to Betty for organizing the event.
Thank you to my Paw Paw and Maw Maw for taking me and my cousins to all these neat places. I can’t wait to see what they have in store for us next year! Weston Beasley —SPJST—
Washington on the Brazos.
Next Meeting—May 5 Our next meeting will be held Sunday, May 5 at the hall at 1:30 p.m. I hope to see everyone then!
Fraternally yours, Rita Holland Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Excited About Beseda Dancing
Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club members Kara and Aaron Kaderka are pictured with proud grandparents Sharon and Leonard Kaderka, also of Lodge 29, at the District Two Spring Meeting, held March 17, 2013, at Lodge 80, Holland.
Dear Vestnik, I had my first beseda performance at our spring meeting for District Two. I was excited to dance the beseda and see my grandparents in the audience. I also wanted to show my PaPa how much I love him. Kara Kaderka —SPJST—
Dear Vestnik, Dancing the beseda is very exciting. It means a lot to my grandparents that my sister and I are dancing a Czech heritage dance. It is a very rewarding experience for my sister and I to be able to learn this dance and show our grandparents that we are proud to be Czech, also. Aaron Kaderka —SPJST—
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Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Enjoys Spring Break Sea World Visit
Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club member Dylan Treumer visited Sea World in San Antonio during spring break. “Shamu was awesome,” Dylan says. “My favorite part was watching the One Ocean show.”
Dear Readers, I am looking forward to going to middle school next year. I have already picked out all of my classes. Today, I had to take three shots. Ouch! My arm is soooo sore. I hope middle school is worth it. I am planning on playing football in the fall, and I hope to meet a lot of new friends. Brandon Droste —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis youth readies for YAD
Dear Readers, This Sunday was the best youth club meeting this year! We all met at Whatz-Up! in Seven Points, Texas. We played video games, laser tag, and putt-putt golf and rode go-carts and
bumper cars. We also had a meeting where Betty handed out Youth Achievement Day (YAD) cards and told us to fill out our camp forms online. Wow! YAD already! This means I really need to get on the ball with my speech and of course, my curtsy and smile :) I’ll see you this summer! Tori Motley —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis youth represents district royalty
Dear Readers, On Sunday, we had our April youth club meeting. We discussed the busy upcoming SPJST schedule. First, I will be representing Lodge 25 and
District Three Royalty at the District Three Spring Meeting. Then, we have Youth Achievement Day, Leader-in-Training camp, summer camp, and State YAD. Somehow, I might manage to find some time in there for the beach! We had our meeting at Whatz-Up. It is a family fun park. It was a lot of fun. My favorite had to be the gocarts, especially when I tried to spin out my aunt and sister ~evil grin~. See you at the spring meeting. Oh—don’t worry about bringing your egg . . . I already have the winner! Dustin Motley District Three King —SPJST—
Lodge 29, Taylor youth shares note of thanks
I would like to thank Ms. Patsy, our District Two Youth Counselor, and my youth leader, Cristy Girod of Lodge 29, Taylor, for nominating me to be a flag bearer for District Two for the next year. Also, thank you to all of
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Meets, Visits Whatz-Up Family Fun Center
LEFT PHOTO: Austen and his guest, Ethan. CENTER PHOTO: Betty hands out Youth Achievement Day (YAD) cards at the meeting. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club at Whatz-Up Family Fun Center! BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Devin goes around the track for the 100th time!
BELOW PHOTO 2: Girls just wanna have fun! It’s Erica, Madison, and Madeline. BELOW PHOTO 3: SPJST speed demons April, left, and Reagan! BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Dustin, back, tries to catch up with Hanna. —Submitted by Rita Holland, Youth Leader
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District Two members for your votes. Aaron Kaderka District Two Flag Bearer —SPJST—
Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club reports on April meeting
SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton held its monthly meeting on April 7, 2013, at the St. John’s Parish Hall. Allison Fucik called the meeting to order. The roll call of officers and members was taken. The secretary read last month’s meeting minutes. We went over old business. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela thanked everyone who helped at the Altar Socity Chicken Dinner and Easter egg hunt. Under new business, we went over camp tee-shirt orders. We were given dates for the call-in meeting which is May 6; State Youth Achievement Day on August 4; and summer getaway on August 9 to 11. Youth Leader Bubela handed out new handbooks. She told us that we will elect new officers at next month’s meeting and to write farewall cards to our two graduating seniors Allison and Jeremy. Karen Kaspar spoke about the new “Growing Friendship” insurance membership drive. We finished up our meeting with recognizing April’s birthday celebrants, who are Allison, Jacob, and Andrew.
Next Meeting—May 4 Our next meeting will be held May 4 at Pin Oak. The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. Ryan made a motion to adjourn our meeting, and Brittany seconded it. Grant Bubela —SPJST—
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Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club: March Meeting Fun
Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club had fun at its March meeting. Members enjoyed a picnic lunch that had to be called back at the lodge instead of the park due to early morning rain on Saturday March 30, 2013. This is the beginning of many scheduled things coming up and their discussion of how to organize the next three months with school coming close to an end.
Lodge 30, Taiton youth visits Sea World
Dear Vestnik Readers, I hope that everyone had a great spring break. I went to visit my grandmother in San Antonio, and we went to Sea World. My favorite part was watching the One Ocean show. Shamu was awesome! I was even able to get my picture for Youth Achievement Day this summer. I am so very ready to get summer underway. Have a great end of school year, and I hope to see you at YAD this summer. Dylan Treumer —SPJST—
The youth leaders were making sure everyone is aware of all that needs to be done with assignments to the youth to help make things go smoothly. Thank you to all youth and parents for making this event so special! Fraternally Lynda Novak, Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Leader reports on past, upcoming activities Dear Věstník Readers,
TCGS Fundraiser Texas Czech Genealogical Society had its first fundraiser at Seaton Star Hall on April 6, 2013. Everyone had a great time, and there was a very nice turnout. April Youth Club Meeting The youth club had its monthly meeting on April 7 at 1 p.m. We had 26 youth present, and two visitors. We got everyone’s size for teeshirts which were ordered last week.
Youth Leaders’ Getaway We will be having a District Two Youth Leaders and Assistants getaway to New Braunfels April 19 to 21. We will be discussing camp, Youth
Achievement Day (YAD), and changes to the new rule books. I’m sure Patsy, Donna, and Cristy have a lot of fun things planned for us.
Beseda Dancers Fundraiser District Two Beseda Dancers will be having a fundraiser on April 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will have dine-in or take-out dinner. Plates will consist of half chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, beans, tea, and dessert for $8 per plate. There will be a prize drawing for a lottery scratch-off ticket wreath. Dancers, please bring desserts for the plates. Watch for more details in the Věstník.
Join Hands Day—May 4 May 4 is Join Hands Day. We will join hands with our mother lodge to clean the Annex Building and the grounds from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. RVOS Lodge 5 will help by providing us with lunch - sausage wraps, hot dogs, and drinks. Please come out to help and bring your gloves.
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Next Meeting—May 5 At the next youth club meeting on Sunday, May 5, there will be election of officers for the new youth year which begins on June 1. We will need to work on the scrapbook and sign up for times to work on the book. There will also be sign-up for working at Bloomin’ Temple Festival in downtown Temple on May 10 and 11. The youth club will be selling sausage wraps for Slovacek sausage, and this is a great fundraising project. The beseda dancers will perform also on Saturday. During this meeting, Patsy will need to know how many people are interested in going to the Round Rock Express baseball game on May 19. District Two will pay for active youth; parents will be $5, and visitors or guests will be $9. There will be reserved seating - Section 123, rows 14 to 20. You will need to be there no later than 12:30. The game begins at 1 p.m., and Sundays are kids’ day! Patsy will also need a head count for people interested in going on a District Two Trip to Six Flags on September 14. More details to follow. May 31 is the deadline for entries for the Flag Day Essay Contest and the last day to order camp tee-shirts.
Lodge 47 Picnic On Saturday, June 1, the youth will be making potato salad and setting up tables at 10 a.m. for the picnic. Sunday, June 2 is Lodge 47’s annual picnic, and we are celebrating 50 years in the current lodge building. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The youth decided to hold their meeting at 1 p.m. that day. We need for everybody to bring desserts for the sweet booth or for the plates, as well as items for the bingo games and live auction. Our job will be to help serve lunch, to help with drive-thru plate service, and to help clean up.
Honoring Graduating Seniors On Monday, June 3, the lodge will honor our graduating seniors whom we will miss a lot. Jerry Pechal, Chris Zavodny, and Kandace Stone. Please come out and support these wonderful youth. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
LIT Camp LIT (Leader-in-Training) Camp will be held Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 16 at Cooper Farm.
Youth Achievement Day I will get more YAD forms. Please be working on your crafts and talent,
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Lodge 49, Rowena youth plays in baseball tourney
and speeches for royalty. YAD forms are due in mid-June at the District Two swim party to be held June 21 at Walker Pool. District Two YAD will be on July 13 at Lodge 47, Seaton. Summer Camp Summer camp for District Two and Four is July 25 to 28 at Cooper Farm. The theme this year is western.
State YAD State YAD is Saturday, August 3 at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple.
Corpus Christi Getaway Corpus Christi Getaway is August 9 to 12. The youth voted to pay for one night if you participate in the sand sculpture contest on the beach on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. We always have a great time so bring your shovels, and we will have a lot of fun. The theme for Saturday night is “Tribute to the 70s.” Book your rooms now; they are filling up fast this year. Fraternally, Joyce Kraatz, Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena youth places third in kraslice
The Easter egg contest was really exciting and fun this year. There were many neat eggs. I did come in third place with mine and that was okay with all of the competition. The District Four Spring Meeting was fun as we did a craft and played games. Our leader made certain that the youth club attended the meeting also. We had our youth club meeting after the spring meeting. We were reminded to start working on our Youth Achievement Day (YAD) projects. Brandon Teplicek —SPJST—
I missed the Easter egg contest this past weekend because I was playing in a baseball tournament. We did not win the tournament, but I had fun. I pitched and played catcher and short stop positions. I heard from my brothers that there were many neat eggs at the district meeting. Hunter Teplicek —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston Youth Sees Drug Dogs in Action
Dear Members, We went to SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm on February 23, 2013, for a retreat. The presenters talked to us about bullying and what to do when there is a stranger who comes in your school. We even got to see the drug dogs work. It was really cool!
Then, we had lunch, went canoeing and on a hayride, and even did the ropes course. It was a lot of fun. I can’t wait until we get to go again. Fraternally, Keith Wockenfuss, age 8 —SPJST—
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Lodge 49, Rowena youth makes new friend at meeting
District Four’s kraslice (Easter egg) contest was held during the district meeting. There were a bunch of eggs in the competition. My egg came in second place in my age group, but it was fun painting it! We had our youth club meeting afterwards. We will be electing officers at our next meeting. I enjoyed meeting Zoe. Cammi Teplicek —SPJST—
Top 6 Facts About Youth Volunteers By Joanne Fritz About.com Guide
In 2010, 4.4 million teenagers gave 377 million hours of volunteer service to communities across the country. That comprised 26.1 percent of youth ages 16 to 19. An earlier national study, conducted by the Corporation for National and Community Service, with the U.S.
Census Bureau and Independent Sector, found the following facts about young volunteers.
Millions of Young People Volunteer 15.5 million youths between the ages of 12 and 18 contributed more than 1.3 billion hours of service during 2004. Young People Volunteer More Than Adults Young people volunteered at twice the rate of adults with 55 percent of young people volunteering, compared with only 29 percent of adults.
Lodge 49, Rowena youth praises first place kraslice
I did have fun at our district meeting. We played games and ran around outside. We all brought our decorated Easter eggs. I did not win first place, but that is okay because the egg that did win was neat! I’ll just try again next year! Hutson Teplicek —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena youth enjoy district meeting
I went to our District Four Spring Meeting. I entered my Easter egg in the contest . . . gosh, there were lots of eggs. Some were really neat! I had fun, and we had our meeting afterwards. Holt Teplicek —SPJST—
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Volunteering Helps Young People Succeed Youth who volunteer are less likely to engage in risky behavior, are more likely to feel connected to their communities, and tend to do better in school.
Altruism Is the Driving Motivator Youth who volunteer do so out of altruism, strongly agreeing with statements such as “I would like to help make the world a better place,” and “It’s important to do things for others.” Only 5 percent of students became involved with volunteering through a school requirement. Adult Role Models Are Crucial A youth who has a parent who volunteers is nearly three times more likely to volunteer on a regular basis.
They Need Flexible Volunteer Opportunities Thirty-nine percent of teenagers volunteer on a regular basis; 35 percent do so occasionally; and 27 percent are episodic volunteers. —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston Youth Gains Skills at Cooper Farm
Dear Members, Our district had a retreat at SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm in February. We learned many different things and from the retired FBI and police officers who gave the presentation. They gave us different scenarios of what to do if a stranger happens to get into our school, asked us what our schools were doing to keep us safe, and also what kind of drills they do with us. Then, we discussed bullying and the importance to make it stop with us and not pass it on. Last, they talked to us about drugs and how drugs affect
us daily and in our schools. We had the opportunity to watch LouLou and Zeus at work. They planted a pouch. Then, they brought the dogs in, and they went to work. It was really amazing. After lunch, activities included canoeing, high ropes course, a hay ride, and later, dinner. We spent the night, and all had a good time. I hope that maybe we can do it again in the fall. Fraternally, Allison Wockenfuss, age 16 —SPJST—
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Lodge 154, Fort Worth Hosts Annual Easter Picnic
What a great day for an Easter picnic! Lodge 154, Fort Worth and Sokol Fort Worth celebrated Easter with its annual Easter Picnic on Sunday, March 31, 2013. The beautiful weather brought a big group out for food, friends, family, and festivities. A potluck lunch was enjoyed by all after a warm blessing was said by Paul Milan. After lunch, there were three different age group children’s egg hunts held, then the women’s and men’s hunts. By tradition, the women and men hunt for adult beverages, special prizes, and this year—a gold prize egg. Once all the prize egg winners had received their cash prizes, we started the ‘raw egg toss.’ You’d be amazed to see how far a raw egg can actually roll across a rough partially grassy area! Some of our contestants had
great throwing arms; some had soft hands to cradle the catches; a few used special techniques passed down from generation to generation. Then there were those that must have had a rubber egg because that thing would just hit the ground and roll and roll! The men’s winner threw (and caught) the egg 120 feet to win! We finished the afternoon with a great game of softball with several generations playing together. Thankfully no one got hurt, although I’m sure there were some Tylenol bottles opened the next morning. Thanks to all who came out and joined us! • Egg Hunt Winners • Ages 1 to 6 Years 1st - Miles Jones 2nd - Ellie Hix 3rd - Taylor Tash
4th - Kadin DeLatorre 5th - Nikolas Noble Ages 7 to 9 Years 1st - Jazmine Mason 2nd - Holly Jones 3rd - Macy Jones 4th - Jackson Rodgers 5th - Macy Hix Ages 10 to 12 Years 1st - Clark Jones 2nd - Reid Jones 3rd - Case Mason 4th - Cassie Bell 5th - Angel Pace
Women’s Prize Egg Winner Appa Hargiss Men’s Prize Egg Winner Ky Cleveland
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9 Years and Under Macy Hix and Tillery Kutner 10 to 15 Years Clark Jones and Reid Jones
Couples Loy Jones an CarrieAnn Jones
Women Kim Steinman and Emily Tosh
Men Regan Noble and Kirk Stoeppleman Rubber Egg Award JC Mason and Jim Mason
Fraternally, Lesli Milan, Youth Leader —SPJST—
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TWCCHS meets April 17
Travis/Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the Pflugerville Recreation Center, 400 Immanuel Road in Pflugerville starting at 7 p.m. After a short business meeting and some coffee and desserts, Julia Johnson will present a program on “Sharing Czechoslovak Wit and Wisdom.” She will share some history, colorful expressions, and old sayings. Come see how many you can remember hearing as a child. Guests are welcome. —SPJST—
West Czech language class completed
SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson members Joe and Alice Janecka completed another Czech language class in West, Texas, on April 1, 2013. This was their 14th class in the north Texas area, which includes West, Fort Worth, Dallas, and Ennis. Joe and Alice are always amazed at the enthusiasm and interest the students have in the Czech language, history and culture, even though many are second or third generation Czechs. It seems to be a characteristic of Texas Czechs to be proud of their heritage. Some students traveled from as far as Mansfield, Temple, and Killeen to attend this session in West. The 12-week course consisted of pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary language instruction along with presentations on Czech history, traditions, and culture. Joe tries to cram 12 years of language instruction into 12 two-hour sessions. A lot of material is presented in class, but it is also added to a progressive CD-ROM, which the students take home to study at their
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leisure. Joe was fortunate to have Mr. Jan Vaculik, former editor and publisher of Hospodař, a Czech language newspaper, assist him with the intricacies of the Czech language. A technique Joe uses that helps the learning is the adding of one or two Czech songs per week along with their translation. Students acquire reading and pronunciation skills by singing the songs in class. This term, we were fortunate to have Mr. Alvin Moravec with his accordion, along with lead singer Karen Osbourne leading our singing. Most students really enjoy the singing session, rather than having in-class individual readings. The final class always culminates in a party. Everyone brings in “finger foods” that are always delicious and we end our session with the singing of the Czech national anthem, “Kde Domuv Muj” played on the piano by Pat Blackshear. Joe and Alice wish to thank the City of West along with City Secretary Mr. Joey Pustejovsky for the use of the West Community Center for these Czech classes. Any future classes will be announced here in the Vestnik and on Joe’s website at www.goodolejoe.org. Joe and Alice Janecka live near Burleson, Texas. Editor’s Note: Look for photos from the Czech class in next week’s Vestnik. —SPJST—
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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.
May 4 Photography Exhibit—at TCHCC, 250 Fairgrounds Road, La Grange Museum: Features photographs from area professional photographers of the early 1900s. (888) 785-4500; visit czechtexas.org.
SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main, Temple, 12 noon. Sponsored by Texas Czech Genealogical Society. Contact TCGS President Charlene Hurta (979) 849-0348; or via email cmhurta@earthlink.net.
SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main, Temple, 12 noon. Sponsored by Texas Czech Genealogical Society. Contact TCGS President Charlene Hurta (979) 849-0348; or via email cmhurta@earthlink.net.
April 28 Wharton County Polka Fest: Kolache Bake-off—at Wharton County Youth Fair Crescent Community Center, Wharton. For information, visit www.whartoncountyyouthfair.org or contact Helen Hlavaty via phone (979) 543-0173; or via email pat.helen@sbcglobal.net. Submitted by Helen Hlavaty, Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje.
June 7, 8 Czech Collectors Association Convention Antique Show—at Garfield Hotel, 2 Garfield Place, Cincinnati, Ohio: Austrian, Bohemian, and Czechoslovakian pottery, glass, and decorative arts 1850 to 1940; seminars, silent auction mini sessions, and convention banquet; bring items for experts to identify. Sponsored by Czech Collectors Association. For information, Contact President Dave Phelps (515) 281-8189; or www.czechcollectors.org.
April 17 Brown Bag Genealogy: Memoir I/Life Story Workshop Session 4—
April 20 11th Annual Czech Heritage Society Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen Pageant/Spring State Meeting—at Caldwell Civic Center, Caldwell, Texas, 8 a.m.- registration; 9:30 a.m. - opening ceremonies/introductions; 10 a.m. - pageant; 12 p.m. lunch; vendor booths, silent auction, CHS Travelling library.
May 1 Brown Bag Genealogy: Memoir I/Life Story Workshop Session 5SPJST Home Office, 520 North
Main, Temple, 12 noon. Sponsored by Texas Czech Genealogical Society. Contact TCGS President Charlene Hurta (979) 849-0348; or via email cmhurta@earthlink.net.
May 15 Brown Bag Genealogy: Memoir I/Life Story Workshop Session 6—
May 19 Slavnost, ‘Mayfest’—at TCHCC, 250 Fairgrounds Road, La Grange TCHCC grounds: Immigrant recognitions for 1901 to 1905; picnic-style dinner; dance; Czech village; tours. Contact TCHCC for recognition forms(888) 785-4500; visit czechtexas.org.
June 22 Youth Day—at TCHCC, 250 Fairgrounds Road, La Grange. Sponsored by CHS and TCHCC. (888) 785-4500; also visit czechtexas.org. —SPJST—
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TCGS Spring Steppin’ fundraiser allows purchase of bronze cross
A card was recently purchased which read, “Generosity has a grace all its own.” With a little word changing, the inside would read, “Your hearts were very giving, and ours are very grateful.” On Saturday, April 6, 2013, the Texas Czech Genealogical Society held its first-ever fundraiser—Spring Steppin’—at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall. Wow! We would have never been able to achieve the success we had without the help and donations from so many! Our goal was to raise funds towards the purchase of two particular items for the Czech Veterans’ Museum and Wall of Honor: a World War II Military Jeep for the entrance at the Wall of Honor, and a Bronze Battlefield Cross display for the entrance to the Ultimate Sacrifice Alcove. Supporters, through purchasing tickets to the event, donations, and individual bids in both the silent and live auctions, have allowed us to order the Bronze Battlefield Cross. With additional donations arriving daily, we are in hopes of soon being able to announce that we have obtained a World War II Military Jeep. We could not have achieved this without the help of so, so many. Throughout the evening, we received comments about the delicious meal prepared by TCGS Lifetime member, Slovacek’s. “It is so great to have good-old Czech music by a Czech band,” were common remarks concerning the Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five. Better evidence were the many couples who kept their feet moving around the dance floor, while others watched and tapped their toes. Add the unbelievable raffle baskets, the pistol raffle, the auction items, outstanding door prizes, a houseful of enjoyable folks to have conversation with, and the results made for a wonderful Saturday Spring Steppin’ event, bringing folks from all around asking, “When are y’all doing this again? This has been so much fun!” Door prize winners were Nell Stanton of Ovilla, Texas—Pirates Point Resort Relaxing Package at Little Cayman Island; Buddy Carlson of Caldwell, Texas— Bluebonnet Acrylic Painting by Joyce Matous Wall; Dolores Skrabanek of Temple, Texas—$150 Academy gift card; Louis Kohutek of Temple, Texas—Boy’s 20-inch Bicycle; and
Robert Doty of Waco, Texas—Westphalia Meat Market $100 gift card. TCGS realizes the success of this fundraiser is because of the support of so many, including the officers/members of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall who went over and above the line of duty helping us in our endeavor. President Edwin Pechal, Vice President/Hall Manager Frank Klinkovsky, and Assistant Hall Manager LaVerne Vanicek, we send you our deepest appreciation and gratitude. Not only those listed above, but others from the lodge went out of their way to be helpful in numerous ways, doing their best to insure the event’s success. In addition, we owe much gratitude to the SPJST Home Office for its support, as well as a special thanks to District Two Director Jesse Pospisil and wife Linda who took time from their busy schedule to come to the event, donate to the live auction, and participate in the auctions and raffle. Last, but by no means least, we give thanks to our own TCGS membership! As always, you are the best of the best. Our society is known for its giving. You, our members, proved it true once again. You gave, you supported, and you attended. You are awesome! To Everyone Reading This Article: Watch for our announcement of the arrival of the Bronze Battlefield Cross Statue and make plans to visit us in the SPJST Home Office in Temple. And, oh, yes, to answer the question as to when we will do it again? Mark your calendar - November 9, 2013, in Caldwell. Keep watching for updates! With much thanks, gratefulness, and appreciation, Texas Czech Genealogical Society Charlene Hurta, President Editor’s Note: Watch for photos from the event in next week’s Vestnik. —SPJST—
Prague: My Long Journey Home author sets Texas tour
Charles Ota Heller’s memoir is entitled Prague: My Long Journey Home. Charles was 12 when his family escaped the Czech Communist regime. He will make several stops in Texas in May, 2013 to read from this work, sign books, and interact with the audience. Hosts, contact information, and sites are: May 1—Sokol Dallas 7448 Greenville Avenue Dallas, Texas 75231 7:30 p.m. (214) 368-5608 www.sokoldallas.org
May 2—SPJST Home Office Hosted by Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, Texas Czech Genealogical Society, and SPJST Home Office 520 North Main Street Temple, Texas 773-1575 5:30 to 8 p.m. (254) 899-2935 www.czechmuseum.org May 3 George Bush Presidential Library and Museum 1000 George Bush Drive West College Station, Texas 77845 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (979) 691-4014 www.bushlibrary.tamu.edu
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May 3—Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center 250 West Fairgrounds Road La Grange, Texas 78945 4 to 6 p.m. (888) 785-4500 www.czechtexas.org May 4—Czech Center Museum Houston Brno Gallery 4920 San Jacinto Houston, Texas 77004 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (713) 528-2060 www.czechcenter.org
Charlie weaves many threads together to create an intriguing book that is hard to put down. One thread is the history of the Czech people from different origins, different faiths, and dominated by outside governments. Another thread is of his families that were entrepreneurs and community leaders. Still another thread is that of a youngster whose father goes far away to join the British Army to fight the occupiers of his homeland. This includes arbitrary loss of family at the hands of the occupiers, his mother being horribly oppressed, and his growth despite the circumstances. The family became American and achieved success through hard work in the manner of the classic American melting pot. Charlie was invited by the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences to visit his homeland in 1970. The reason for the invitation was his work in a revolutionary application of computers, computer-aided design. His parents were reluctant about his accepting the invitation because they were listed as enemies of the state. Sue, his wife, was
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excited and insisted that she and their young son accompany him. This rewarding experience was not without tense moments, and Charlie describes them with drama and humor. Charlie has made many trips to the Czech Republic since the Velvet Revolution. He has given workshops and seminars to managers of newly-privatized companies on entrepreneurship and doing business in a market economy. This has also enabled him to reconnect with family and childhood friends. He has served the Czech culture in the United States through the board of the SVU (Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences) and many other ways. The books will be available for purchase at a bookstore or gift shop associated with each of the sites or at a bookstore designated by the site. —SPJST—
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Saturday, April 27, 2013 SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena Hall Grounds - 706 FM 2133 in Rowena Consignments are being taken now. Call Billy Rollwitz (325) 442-3038 - shop (325) 277-5362 - cell • (325) 442-3141 - home
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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 Dean Carender (903) 564-7359.
LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Friday, April 19—Social night, 6 p.m. Saturday, April 20—Rural school reunion Sunday, April 28—Knapek reunion, 11 a.m. Friday, May 3—Social night, 6 p.m. Sunday, May 5—SPJST Lodge No. 6 meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, May 17—Social night, 6 p.m. Sunday, May 26—Lander reunion, 10 a.m.
Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Directions: From Interstate 35, take the West exit and stop at the blinking light. Go east at the blinking light and stay on Oak Street through downtown West. Take Farm Road 2114 East for 3 miles. Turn right on Czech Hall Road. The lodge hall is on the right about 1/2 mile down the road. Hall Rental Information: (254) 826-5882; Hall Phone: (254) 826-0005. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall, 503 Park Drive, Weimar.
LODGE 9, SNOOK (1) Lodge Hall: 457 CR 269, Snook. Directions: From Snook, turn on FM 2155 to downtown. At Snook School, stay right on Spur 2155. At “T”, turn right on CR 269. Go 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (979) 272-3732. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 13, DIME BOX (1) Lodge Hall: 425 CR 424, Dime Box. Directions: In Dime Box, turn left from FM 141 on CR 424. Go east on CR 425 for 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (979) 884-1451; Hall Phone: (979) 8843211. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the hall. Please join us! LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 36, Buckholts. Directions: Hall is located on Highway 36, east of Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: (254) 593-2222. Lodge 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, April 21—Free Appreciation Dance: Holub Polka Band, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4—Weldon Henson, countrywestern, 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. $8 per person Sunday, May 5—Leo Majek, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person. Sunday, May 19—The Ennis Czech Boys, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7/person
Note: Youth club meetings are now held the first Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. Call Youth Leader Joyce Bowen for information (512) 8562481.
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: First Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall. Call Youth Leader Joyce Bowen for information (512) 856-2481.
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) Sunday, April 21—Dining room rental Saturday, May 4—Private rental Sunday, May 5—Youth club meeting, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9—Lodge meeting, 1:30 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 club information (469) 337-2284. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard.
LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) All Wednesday and Friday night dances have free admission.
Friday, April 19—Fritz Hodde, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 21—Scooter Dubec and Friends Jam Session – 3pm – Taylor SPJST Hall Wednesday, April 24—Live music: Bobby Jay Five Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 26—Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.
Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 mile to the hall. Hall Rental Information: (512) 352-9139; Hall Phone: (512) 352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m., at the hall. Music: Second and fourth Wednesday of the month/music by Bobby Jay Five Band; Fridays, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.; old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. As always, Thrall 4H Booster Club will be selling grilled cheese sandwiches and 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, May 4—Frankly Country Band Saturday, May 11—Lost Heart Highway
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’Shea’s (979) 324-5961; FAC Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287. Insurance certificates info, call Secretary Lillie Matejka O’Shea’s (979) 3245961.
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 #17600539641. LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Six Mile Presbyterian Church, Royal Road, Port Lavaca, Texas.
LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy. 53, Temple. Directions: Seaton Star Hall is five miles east of Temple on Highway 53 (Adams Avenue). Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Frank Klinkovsky (254) 773-4801; Hall Phone: (254) 985-2548. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.
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LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: From Taylor, take the South Loop. Turn right on FM 112. Go about 1/2 mile. Turn right on FM 619. Go about three miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (512) 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 Věstník 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 SPJST@yahoo.com. Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Saturday of each month 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Board of Directors’ Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 3:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Violet Street, Needville. Directions: Lodge building is located south on Hwy 36, one mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 793-4313; email td_stavinoha@yahoo.com. Hall Phone: (361) 7934742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH-35 East in Dallas, take IH-20 East. From IH20 East, take the IH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH-45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to 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.
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LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Saturday, April 20—Little Fishermen, big band music. *Dress Code. $10 per person Friday, April 26—Driftwood Band, country western. $15 per person Saturday, April 27—No dance Saturday, May 4—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band music. *Dress Code. $15 per person Saturday, May 11—Texas Legacy Czech Band, polka/variety. $10 per person Saturday, May 18—Jack Melick Orchestra, big band music. *Dress Code. $15 per person Saturday, May 25—No dance Friday, May 31—Good, Bad, and Ugly, country western. $15 per person.
All dances are held from 8 to 11:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Reservations suggested, but not required, unless otherwise noted. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beer, set-ups, soda, and ice sold at bar. Please do not bring from outside. *Dress Code dances: evening attire for ladies and gentlemen. Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Directions: Highway 290—Take Mangum Dacoma exit; stay on frontage road. At third traffic light, turn left onto 18th Street. Go under freeway at third traffic light, turn on Beall Street. Hall Rental Information: Lodge Hall: (713) 869-5767; or visit www.lodge.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. 17407503501. LODGE 91, CROSBY (5) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings—TBA in the Věstník. 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 upto-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. Gostraight 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) Please note: Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted. May, July, and August meetings will be held the third Sunday of the month - same time, same location. All meetings are held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at W 15th, Houston, Texas. For information, contact Lodge 142, Houston President Keith Kieschnick (713) 203-8712; or Secretary Alice Jochen (979) 743-3613.
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, July, 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 (the Heights).
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 Sunday 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 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 Monday of each month, 6 p.m. at Incredible Pizza, 230 South Loop 336, Conroe, Texas 77304 (north side of South Loop 336 immediately west of I-45). For more information, contact Barbara Williams-Rash (936) 295-7778/email b.d.willrash@att.net; Chuck Toney (281) 3629062/email cdtiii@toney.us; or Jim Dinaso (281) 8363649/ email jimdinaso@gmail.com.
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) 465-8538; (214) 876-9029. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Hall: FM 532 West, Moulton. Directions: From Texas 95 in Moulton, take FM 532 West four miles. Lodge hall is located on the right. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Theresa Haag (830) 625-8262 for meeting date/time/location.
LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy. 36, Caldwell. Directions: Lodge building is just off Hwy. 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: (979) 567-4264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Social games: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-7420733095-41002.
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) 771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall followed by a covered dish meal. Board Meeting: 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall.
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LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at Charles Munday’s office, 416 Oak Street, Bryan (behind the Kettle Restaurant on Texas Avenue).
LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: George Scogin (936) 875-2867. Lodge Meetings: Thursday night before the third Friday night of the month, 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 Deborah Stevens (325) 660-1421 for meeting date/time/location.
LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Lodge Meetings: First Monday of each month at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple. Meal at 6 p.m. followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact President James L. Lee, III (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—
Downtown Temple, Texas
On Central Avenue and Avenue A between 4th and 6th Streets
Registration opens at 9 a.m. Registration closes at 11 a.m. Judging - 12 noon • Awards - 4 p.m. Many Trophies!
First, second, and third place awards in 36 independently judged classes. Other awards include: Miss Texas’ Choice • People’s Choice • SPJST Royalty Choice Club Participation • Distance • Best of Show Best Paint • Best Graphics • Best Interior • Best Engine Special Awards for Best “Celebrate Your Heritage!” Vehicle Display. (Judging at 1 p.m.) Door Prizes • Music/Entertainment • Food • Kolache Eating Contest • Czech Fun! Car Show Proceeds Benefit Czech Heritage Museum - visit www.czechheritagemuseum.org • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CAR SHOW CLASSES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M.
T-Bucket Pre-1948 Street Rod - Open Street Rod - Closed 55-57 Chevy Chevrolet Camaro (1967-1981) Chevrolet Camaro (1982-2002) Chevrolet Camaro (2010-newer) Chevrolet Chevelle Corvette C1/C2 (1953-1967) Corvette C3 (1968-1982) Corvette C4 (1984-1996) Corvette C5 (1997-2004)
N. Corvette C6 (2005-newer) O. Other Chevrolet P. GM (not Chevrolet) Q. Ford Mustang (1964-1993) R. Ford Mustang (1994-newer) S. Ford Thunderbird T. Other Ford U. Mopar V. Pontiac W. El Camino X. Foreign/Imports Y. Chevy Truck Z. Ford Truck
AA. BB. CC. DD. EE. FF. GG. HH. II. JJ. KK.
Dodge Truck 4x4 Truck (2000-newer) Open Class - Cars Open Class - Trucks Special Interest (race cars, police, farm, etc.) Motorcycles Under Construction Unrestored (vehicles 25 years and older) Youth (ages 21 and under) Display Only (vehicle not judged) Vehicles will be judged on interior, exterior, engine, and wheels/tires.
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Ì SPJST Member - Lodge No. _____ Ì Check to enter “Celebrate Your Heritage!” Vehicle Display Contest. In consideration of the acceptance of the right to participate, registrants and accompanying persons, by execution of this form, release and discharge SPJST, Townsquare Media, Czech Heritage Museum, City of Temple, their officers, directors, members, agents, representatives, and anyone else connected with management or presentation of this event of and from any and all known or unknown damages, injuries, losses, judgments, and/or claims from any causes whatsoever that may be suffered by any registrant, or his accompanying person or persons, to his/her person or property. Tee-shirts/goody bags to first 150 entries.
Early Registration received by May 7 — $20 • After May 7 and Day of Show — $30 • SPJST Members Receive $5 Discount
Enter and pay online at www.spjst.org. Or, mail form and payment to: SPJST c/o Bloomin’Temple Car Show • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, TX 76503 Questions? Call David (254) 534-0809 or Melanie (254) 534-0807 or email melaniez@vvm.com • Visit www.spjst.org
Festival Rules No outside food/drinks. No animals. No weapons.
Life Insurance and More Home Office: 520 North Main Temple, Texas 76501 (800) 727-7578
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