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Milady Blaha Hejl Celebrates 100th Birthday

Milady Blaha Hejl celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday, April 21, 2013, at her residence in an assisted living facility in Keene, Texas. So far, she

his 100th birthday on December 13th, 2013. A large number of persons gathered to honor Milady. Attendees included representatives from both her Blaha family and from her husband’s Hejl family, along with many of her long-time friends from a class at University United Methodist Church in Fort Worth. Milady’s physical health is still reasonably good. On good days, can she respond reasonably well during conversations. At times, she is still able to converse in Czech, the only language she spoke until she was about seven years old. Milady will likely live many more years because of her good physical health. 100-year-old Milady is seated next to her In 1996, Milady completed brother-in-law James L. (Jim) Hejl of Acad“The Story of My Life, 1913emy, Texas. Jim will achieve the age of 100 in December. “Try as hard as I can, I can’t 1994,” which has been distribseem to be able to catch up with Milady!” uted to many family members Jim jokes. and friends. Part of that story details her early life growing up is the longest-lived descendant of her on a Moravian-style farm located beBlaha and Hejtmančik grandparents, tween the community of what is now who immigrated to Texas before 1883 known as Old Dime Box and the Hranfrom Moravia in what is now the ice settlement in Lee County. Milady Czech Republic. Milady had a long ca- left farm life behind in 1932 when she reer as a public health nurse (RN) and traveled to the “big city” of Temple, is the widow of Edmond H. Hejl Texas to attend nursing school. Milady (1912-1991), a noted Texas Czech ge- was the eldest of 11 children and has nealogical researcher. Edmond’s only outlived all of them except her brother, James L. (Jim) Hejl of Acad- youngest sibling, Jean Blaha Davis of emy, Texas, is also a noted Texas Czech Dime Box, Texas. genealogical researcher. At age 99, Jim Milady is a longtime member of is only a few months behind his sisterContinued on Page 6. in-law Milady in age. Jim will achieve

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Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 District News........................................4 Model Lodge Program ........................5 Lodge Section......................................6

Join your friends in downtown Temple

Saturday, May 11 for the Eighth Annual

Bloomin’ Temple Festival

SPJST Car Show & Czech Heritage Celebration Many Czech items available at TCGS booth

Car Show* 10-4 p.m. *For car show entry information, please visit www.spjst.org or call 254.534.0809 or 254.534.0807

Proceeds benefit the Temple Czech Heritage Museum Folklife Demonstrations Courtesy of the Temple Czech Heritage Museum Car Show Entertainment by Chris Rybak, Mike Middleton and Amya Rodriguez Meet Miss Texas Da’Nae Couch at the Car Show from 2-5 p.m. Courtesy of Ratibor Country Grill

Beseda Dancers • Arts • Crafts • Food Vendors • Carnival • Kids Zone All Activities Downtown • Vicinity of Fourth and Central $7 Admission • Kids 12 and Under Free Saturday Night Entertainment by Brian Gowan, Lee Roy Parnell and Randy Rogers Band

Inside Th is Week’s Vestnik

In Memoriam ......................................14 Death Claims......................................16 Youth Section.....................................17 Czech Culture ....................................20 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22

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District Five agents assist Lodge 172 Pasadena members with updates

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Lodge 66 Waco gives $2,000 to West Benevolence Fund

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District Two Royalty participates in Georgetown parade

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Editor’s Note

SPJST HERALD

SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.org

VESTNIK EDITOR/ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0807 VESTNIK Fax: (254) 773-8087

email: m e l a n i e z @ v v m . c o m

SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-2902 • Home: (254) 985-0007 email: vanicek@spjst.com

VICE PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF, CFFM Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-1450 • Home: (254) 534-1930 email: genemc@spjst.com SECRETARY-TREASURER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 721-4739 • Home: (254) 778-3720 email: leonardm@spjst.com

DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878-0085 Home: (979) 272-3265 • Mobile: (979) 224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR JESSE POSPISIL 4710 FM 1331, Taylor, Texas 76574-2164 Home: (512) 365-1110 • Mobile: (512) 826-7371 email: jlpospisil@yahoo.com

DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, Texas 76691-2017 Home: (254) 826-5882

DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BILLY ROLLWITZ, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 195, Rowena, Texas 76875-0195 Home: (325) 442-3141 • Mobile: (325) 277-5362 Office: (325) 442-3038 • email: brollwitz@verizon.net DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT, FIC 1243 Clovis Rd, Houston, Texas 77008-6232 Home: (713) 864-2163 • email: lpflugh@aol.com DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR KAREN KASPAR, FIC, CFFM 8550 N. State Highway 71 El Campo, Texas 77437-9819 Home: (979) 543-2532 • Mobile: (979) 332-1616 email: k-kaspar@hotmail.com

DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR BOB J. BAYER, FIC 1100 Hospital Blvd, Floresville, Texas 78114-2912 Home: (830) 393-9073 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/ MARKETING MANAGER Don Strickland Mobile: (254) 239-8206 • Office: (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-1456 • email: dons@spjst.com FRATERNAL FIELD MANAGERS DISTRICTS ONE/THREE Philip (Phil) McBee, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 239-7580 • Fax: (325) 784-7448 email: philm@spjst.com DISTRICTS TWO/SEVEN Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 231-7722 • Fax: (254) 501-4479 email: hadixon2003@yahoo.com DISTRICT FOUR Bobby Davis, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 239-9153 • Fax: (325) 657-2003 email: bobbyd@spjst.com DISTRICTS FIVE/SIX Delisle Doherty Mobile: (254) 239-9616 • Fax: (281) 855-3039 email: delisled@spjst.com

FINANCIAL SECRETARY ROY VAJDAK (254) 773-1575 email: royv@spjst.com

STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR 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 - Sharon Russell, 1292 CR 441, Dime Box, Texas 778853 • (979) 884-0807 - email: sharonrussell28@yahoo.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

Happy Mother ’s Day

e would like to wish all of our SPJST and Vestnik reader moms a truly wonderful Mother’s Day. Your commitment to raising great kids makes our world a better place, and we admire your hard work and tireless dedication. Thanks for all that you do!

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Bloomin’ Temple This Saturday SPJST will host its 8th Annual Bloomin’ Temple Car Show this Saturday, May 11 in downtown Temple. The festival entrance is at Adams and 4th Street. The festival opens at 10 a.m. and will include a car show, antique tractor display, Czech heritage demonstrations (sponsored by the Czech Heritage Museum), a silent auction, and musical performances by Mike Middleton, Chris Rybak, and Amya Rodriguez. Miss Texas De’nae Couch (sponsored by Ratibor Country Grill) will visit with attendees and perform a baton twirling talent. Car show proceeds will benefit the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple. Texas Czech Genealogical Society will set up a display booth offering and many items from the Czech Republic. Look for the booth under the big SPJST tent. Other festival activities include HEB Kids Fun Zone, U Build It Mother’s Day photo booth, carnival rides and games, pony rides and petting zoo, mechanical bull, arts and crafts, food, business booths, Rotary Club 5K and Fun Run, and much, much more. Festival admission is $7 for adults (children under 12 are free of charge). The price also includes admission to Saturday evening’s concert featuring Brian Gowan, Lee Roy Parnell, and Randy Rogers Band.

The festival is sponsored by Townsquare Media and Temple Chamber of Commerce. We also need judges for the car show. If you are a car enthusiast and would be willing to volunteer from about 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to judge several beautiful cars, please give me a call (254) 773-1575 or send an email melaniez@vvm.com. Thank you!

Get Well Soon We send get well wishes to District Five Director Larry W. Pflughuapt who was recently hospitalized. Director Larry is now at home and getting better. Get well soon, Brother Larry! We miss you. We also send get well wishes to District Five Youth Counselor Barbara Linney-Gonzales who underwent knee surgery. Barbara is doing better. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Outdoor Life Article Thanks to Glenn Kaminsky of Lodge 28, East Bernard for sharing an article given to him by Edward Klecka, also of Lodge 28. The article entitled “His Father’s Gun” by Dušan Smetana (section edited by John B. Snow; photographs by Rab Cummings) appeared in the March 2013 issue of Outdoor Life magazine. The article is about Dušan leaving his native Czechoslovakia and its Communist system of government to make a new life in the United States. Dušan could not take his father’s hunting rifle with him; however, a new CZ 550 gun helped Dušan reconnect to the traditions of his homeland. —SPJST—

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SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 05/01/2013 - 07/31/2013 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%

Family Fun and Important Dates

May 11

SPJST Car Show/Czech Celebration at Bloomin’ Temple Festival (2) May 11 SPJST Float • Granger Lake Fest Parade (2) May 12 Lodge 24, Cyclone Mother’s Day Barbecue (2) May 15 Vestnik Graduate Submission Deadline May 18 State Horseshoe Tournament Lions Park, Temple May 19 District Two Trip • Round Rock Express Game May 19 Lodge 28, East Bernard 50-year Pin Presentation/ Mother’s Day Celebration (6) 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 June 23 District Three Youth Achievement Day Lodge 154, Fort Worth June 29 District Four Youth Achievement Day

Readers Write

Lodge 47, Seaton member proud of nephew

I am very proud of my nephew Jason Thompson who received the Ralph L. McCann Outstanding Senior Student of the Year Award at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth. Jason is the son of Scott and Andrea (Shenkir) Thompson of Lodge 47, Seaton; grandson of my sister, Ann (Shenkir) Thompson and husband Jack of Lodge 47, Seaton; and great-grandson of the late Adolph and Anna Shenkir, also of Lodge 47 who originally got our family involved in SPJST activities. Jason is leaving May 12 to Beijing, China, with other chosen students and professors from TWU. He was awarded a four-year academic scholarship and has been on the honor roll all four years. Thank you, and Czech you later, Ruth (Shenkir) Keith Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

Lodge 39, Bryan member shares poems from across the ocean

Dear Melanie, I am a member of Lodge 39, Bryan. I am also a British war bride coming to USA in 1946. I keep in touch with my schoolfriend Winnie. We are both 88 years old. This week, she sent me some poems that she wrote, and I thought it would be nice to pass them around since they come from the other side of the world - 6,000 miles away. Winnie has only been writing these poems in the last six months. I hope you get as much enjoyment reading them as I did. Thank you, Proud to be an SPJST member Ruth Kolbasinski

• • • Stars • • •

When the sky is full and glowing with light it’s magical to see such a wonderful sight.

When I look at the sky on a cold dark night to see thousands of stars shining so bright.

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It makes one wonder what is holding them there, and where do they go to when the sky is bare. There is one bright star that shines above, which brings to mind of the one I love.

Who is now in heaven under God’s tender care, it shines for me and I know He is there.

It lifts up my heart when it shines above for I know it is he the one that I love. — Mrs. Winifred Knighton Romford, Essex, England

• • • Grandson Paul’s Graduation • • •

Your graduation here at last how proud we are of you, you planned your heights achieved your goal, on what your heart must do.

Three years of hard work have all been worth while when you wear your cap and gown, when you walk that stage with huge great smiles and simply not a frown. How proud you’ll stand when you receive your scroll to know that you have reached your goal.

— Mrs. Winifred Knighton Romford, Essex, England

• • • 60th Anniversary • • •

60 years have flown since the day we wed Looking back at the old days thoughts turn in my head.

We did not own a pot of gold or luxuries abound, but happiness came within our hearts from the simple things around.

Holidays were simple, near the Sea and Sand, watching the children with Bucket and Spade, we thought that life was grand.

Thoughts drift back to the old days, when life was just a chore, but we would like to have it all again those simple times once more. Today is fast, selfless, with no time to spare no thought for others, to show how much we care. But life goes on regardless but at our age we just can’t understand, all this new technology that the world had found.

It’s simple things we live for as we do our daily chores, and the happiness within our hearts will live forever more.

— Mrs. Winifred Knighton Romford, Essex, England —SPJST—

How To Motivate To Action

• Summarize the key buyer benefits. This is the first step in motivating prospects to take action now! Frequently, the prospect forgets some of the reasons for buying — remind them. Your rapid-fire summation recalls to

Many buyers say it is amazing how many sales reps seem unable to bring themselves to ask for the "order." Keep in mind that you may have to ask the prospect for the "order" several times

before the sale is obtained. We encourage you to follow this strategy for motivating prospects to action. “Go all out . . . no in between in 2013!” —Jack and Garry Kinder Kinder Brothers International —SPJST—

Two children followed on, brought joy within our hearts, to see them as fine adults is something we never want to part.

Sales Agents’ Motivational Message Motivating to action is the aim of every presentation you make. The single most important attitude for you to carry into your presentation/closing interview is this one: I will take the initiative and assist my prospect in making the buying decision. The prospect will seldom ever close the sale. I must supply the motivation.

• It is now time to ask the prospect to buy! Assume the prospect is going to buy from you now.

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the prospect's mind the important things that dictate acceptance of your recommendation.

• Next, ask for any questions the prospect wants answered. You will gain valuable information answering their questions. Look for buying signs here.

• Move to questions of your own. Your strategic questions should assist the buyer in making minor decisions in favor of your recommendation. These minor decisions should direct the buyer to make the important decision to buy from you.

From the Supreme Lodge President Lodge 156, Baytown Members Invited to Special-Called Meeting

Dear Members, As valued members of SPJST, you and your family are invited to join in a special-called meeting of SPJST Lodge 156, Baytown at Golden Corral Restaurant, located at 4610 Garth Road in Baytown on Thursday, May 16. A delicious buffet dinner will be served starting at 7 p.m. in appreciation of your attendance. The meeting will follow, and door prizes will be awarded. SPJST is a family organization that cherishes the idea of service to each other and the community. In addition to reviewing your benefits of membership in the SPJST, Society officials want to visit with lodge members and

receive input in helping to make decisions which will determine the future course of direction for Lodge 156, Baytown and its members. Feel free to extend this invitation to others in your household or friends who are not already members. Please RSVP on or before 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 by calling Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez (800) 727-7578. Thank you for your attention and consideration. I look forward to seeing you on May 16. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—

District News District Two: “Take Me Out to the Ballgame!”

Dear Members and Friends, The District Two spring activity will be held in Round Rock on Sunday, May 19, 2013. All members and friends are invited to attend the Round Rock Express versus Colorado Springs Sky Sox game held at the Dell Diamond. The game begins at 1:05 p.m. Reserved seating will be in section 123, rows 14 to 20. Recommended parking is on the east side by the Kid Zone. Parking is $5 per vehicle. This is also Kid’s Day, so all youth can enjoy free inflatables, kiddie train rides, and the game. Dell Diamond is a beautiful facility to enjoy along with a good baseball game. Group tickets which have been purchased in advance are $9 per person.

Active youth member’s tickets will be paid by the district and youth parents will be asked to pay $5. Tickets for other members and friends who would like to attend, please let me know in advance to receive the group rate of $9 per ticket. Tickets are still available. To find out more information about the ball park, log on to www.roundrockexpress.com. The event is open to all District Two members and friends. Hope to hear from you soon and see you at Dell Diamond on May 19. You may reach me at (254) 718-1606 or email patsyk2011@yahoo.com. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

SPJST Model Lodge Program: Best Practice No. 6

An SPJST Youth Club can be a wonderful way to attract young people to your lodge and to the ideals of fraternalism. The mission of the SPJST Youth Program is to provide a well-rounded educational, patriotic, and social program. It’s also about having fun! Through participation in local youth clubs and statewide events, youngsters between the ages of five and 18 develop a greater awareness of the common bonds that we all share. SPJST Youth Clubs also work with schools, churches and other community organizations to tailor programs to fit local needs.

Lodge supports an active youth club.

Five Tips for Starting an SPJST Youth Club at Your Lodge

Bring together a small core group of young people and parents who believe in the mission of the SPJST Youth Program. Gather for a group meeting and brainstorm ideas for the club. Seek to include the District Youth Counselor and State Youth Director in this session.

Have the fledgling youth club work to establish a vision and mission for the new club. Answer some of these questions together: Why are we starting this youth club? Who specifically do we intend to reach? Where do we want to be this time next year? In five years? What kind of atmosphere do we intend to create for the young people, socially and charitably?

Launch the youth club and have fun! Be aware, too, that the SPJST Home Office will provide a $250 stipend to a newly established or reorganized youth club. If the club is up and running strong in six months, an additional $250 stipend will be extended to the club for their social and charitable activities. After six months or so, reevaluate your youth club’s goals and strategy and make whatever tweaks are necessary.

Your First Move? As previously stated in Best Practice No. 2, in the event that your lodge does not have a youth club, consider the merits of electing a Youth Leader to “be there” for young people who attend the meeting and to plan youth-oriented activities in conjunction with activities of the lodge.

SPJST Summer Camp fosters a spirit of cooperation, forms an appreciation of the natural environment, and helps campers to achieve their leadership potential. SPJST Summer Camp is provided for SPJST young people at no charge on the basis of their active participation. SPJST sponsors Youth Achievement Day (YAD) competitions on the district and state levels as an educational activity for SPJST Youth Club members. Contestants field entries in a range of areas including arts and crafts, music, dance, drama, and public speaking.

Young people who wish to participate in YAD must be a member by January 1 of the previous year in addition to meeting other contest guidelines. SPJST youth clubs help to widen contacts among young people and help to structure informal social relationships between the adult and youth members. Most of the adults that young people interact with in their daily lives are authority figures such as teachers, parents and business people. Young people often expect adults to treat them as children and are amazed to be treated as a full partner and taken seriously. That’s the spirit that we need to convey in our SPJST youth clubs. SPJST Youth Clubs should be valued and supported by the Society and by the local lodge as the club can make a big difference in the lives of many young people and their communities.

SPJST Youth Club activities can provide the warm, safe, friendly space for young people that they say they want. It can give them real power and ownership in the Society.

SPJST Scholarship Program Knowledge is power. SPJST encourages its outstanding young members to continue their educational development. Since its inception, the SPJST Scholarship Program has awarded more than $1.2 million to deserving, college-bound youth. Selections are based on academics and leadership. Active youth may also qualify for educational scholarships. If you have any questions about participation in the SPJST Youth Program, please browse the SPJST Youth Handbook. The book is available online at spjst.org. Hard copies are also available upon request from the SPJST Home Office. —SPJST—

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

SPJST Lodge Se ct ion

Lodge 4 Hallettsville joins hands for Vsetin Church

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville met on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at the Legion Tap Room at 3 p.m. with SecretaryTreasurer Helen Zabransky presiding. Youth club member Sarah Siptak led the Pledge of Allegiance. Resolution Committee Chairman Gayenell Chudej read resolutions for Ellanora Fojt and Annie Sokol. Secretary-Treasurer Helen Zabransky read the minutes to the February and March meetings and gave the financial report. Correspondence was read. Youth Leader Shirley Kalmus had no report. She encouraged members to bring used eyeglasses and hearing aids

The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:

SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 773-8087

Email: melaniez@vvm.com

Questions? Call (800) 727-7578

to the next meeting. Join Hands Day was discussed. It was agreed to join with the youth club. It was voted to purchase and assemble benches to be used by Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church’s adult and youth members. Gayenell Chudej and Evelyn Holy will check with the church committee then report to Helen Zabransky and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Annie Vahalik for filing the paperwork and purchasing the benches. Evelyn Holy is the Rest Home Committee Chairman for monthly bingo at Steven’s Nursing and Rehab Center. Margaret Smotek was thanked for the good job that she did while chairman. Helen Zabransky and Margaret Smotek will continue to make inroom visits to Hallettsville Rehab. Current addresses are needed for several of our members who were listed in the Věstník. Contact Gayenell

District Three Supports West Benevolence Fund with $2,000

District Three members voted to give $1,000 to the West Benevolence Fund at their spring meeting held April 28, 2013. District Three Director Johnnie Krizan matched the donation with his director’s discretionary funds. Pictured, left to right, are Director Krizan, District Three Treasurer Mary Steinman, and District Three President John Engelke.

Chudej if you have a new address for a member. The meeting adjourned. Lucky door prize winners were Gayenell Chudej, Margaret Smotek, and Sarah Siptak. Everyone then enjoyed lunch and visiting. Next Meeting—May 12 The next meeting will be Sunday, May 12—Mother’s Day—at Legion Tap Room at 3 p.m. Games will be played, door prizes given, and lunch served. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 24, Cyclone Mother’s Day Barbecue this Sunday

Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 24, Cyclone’s annual Mother’s Day Barbecue Chicken Dinner is this Sunday, May 12, 2013. We will serve one-half chicken, coleslaw, potato salad, beans, dessert, and iced tea. Serving begins at 11 a.m., and we will serve as long as we have food available or until 2 p.m.

mančiks had likely become SPJST members not long after it was organized in July 1897. Milady is also a longtime member and former trustee of the Czech Her-

SPJST. She was a charter member of SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson when it was organized in 1976 and was the lodge’s historian in its early years. SPJST has long played a role in Milady’s ancestral history. Her Blaha grandparents, Josef Blaha (1844-1921) and Rozina Kotrla Blaha (1844-1918), were charter members of SPJST in 1897 at Lodge 13, Texaska Orlice, located in Milady is seated with Jim Hejl and Elizabeth Sullivan of Fort Worth, a longtime church Dime Box, Lee County. (Liz) friend who recently celebrated her 102nd birthHer Hejtmančik grandpar- day! These three persons have lived a total of ents, Jan Hejtmančik more than 300 years! (1864-1918) and Marianna (Marie) Batla Hejtmančik (18661960), were charter members of itage Society of Texas (CHS). CHS SPJST Lodge 120, Pokrok located in has honored her as its only Lifetime Deanville, Burleson County, when that Honorary Trustee. Milady’s slightly lodge organized in 1914. The Hejt- younger brother Albert J. Blaha, Sr. (1915-1988) founded CHS in 1982. Milady’s much younger sister Jean Blaha Davis has served as CHS President and is currently chairperson of its board of trustees. Milady and Edmond had three children: Charles M. (Mike) Hejl of Fort Worth, Robert A. (Bob) Hejl of Dallas, and Susan K. Hejl of Cleburne. Long life is certainly characteristic of most of the females on Milady’s maternal side. Milady’s mother Albina and maternal grandmother Marianna (Marie) both lived to the age of 94. Two of her maternal aunts lived into their 90s, and one of those lived to be 97. Two others lived into their 80s. Congratulations, Sister Milady, on this grand occasion of your 100th birthday celebration! —SPJST—

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We hope to see all of you there. Also, we invite all Lodge 24 members to please come out again this year to help us by donating two cakes, if possible This will be greatly appreciated. Margaret Mikeska, Secretary —SPJST—

District Five Sales Agents to Assist Lodge 172, Pasadena with Member Information Updates

Lodge 24, Cyclone: come one, come all to Flag Hall this Sunday

SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone’s Mother’s Day Barbecue dinner will have plates-to-go as well as the regular plates inside Flag Hall. Price is $8 per plate. Serving time is from 11 a.m until sold out. Members are reminded to bring pies or cakes. We are looking forward to seeing you this Sunday, May 12! Fraternally, Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard to honor members May 19

Dear Members, The annual special meeting of Lodge Karel Jonáš honoring 50-year and 75-year pin recipients along with observing Mother’s Day will be the third Sunday, the 19th of May, at 12 noon in the Community Room of the East Bernard Branch Library, 746 Clubside Drive. The agenda will primarily be these observations with any major items needing immediate attention only. Our lodge is participating in a Join Hands Day project with the Beasley Cub Scout Pack which is fixing up the flag pole area at Beasley School. A quorum was present at the April 14 meeting. It was short with reports being the main item on the agenda. A decision was made on the fare for the May meeting. A special fare is scheduled for the fraternal hour luncheon. Treasurer A.J. “Tony” Kelner was absent and still recuperating from his stay in the hospital. Tony informed us that if everything goes well, he will attend the May meeting.

Pictured, left to right, are Lodge 172, Pasadena President Robert Mayfield with sales agents Jim Dinaso of Lodge 181, Conroe; Don Fruin of Lodge 196, Houston-West; Chuck Toney of Lodge 181, Conroe; DeAnn Beckendorf of Lodge 196, Houston-West; Kerry Herrington of Lodge 162, Iowa Colony; and District Five Fraternal Field Manager Delisle Doherty.

Agents throughout District Five have volunteered to contact members of Lodge 172, Pasadena to update their information. District Five Fraternal Field Manager Delisle Doherty is asking that members allow the agents to sit with them to make sure SPJST has all the current information on their certificates. “We will be working through each lodge in Districts Five and Six to update information for members,”

To the faithful: Plan to attend the meeting on the 19th, see you there, and this writer remains . . . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, FIC President —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton hosts appreciation dinner

Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 30, Taiton held its regular monthly meeting on April 7, 2013, at St. John’s Parish 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 called the roll of members and officers. She then read minutes from the February meeting, and they were approved as read.

FFM Delisle says. “If you have any changes in your life, don’t wait for us to call you.” If you are in District Five or District Six, please contact Delisle (832) 232-2049 or (254) 239-9616, and he and the agents will be glad to do a free review and update any necessary information. “This is just another great example of agents working together for the team,” Delisle states. —SPJST—

The minutes from the March meeting were then read and approved. Treasurer Lisa Bubela gave her report on the financial standing of our lodge. She asked for and received a motion to pay outstanding bills for the catering of the meal. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Tommy Drapela reminded members of upcoming events around the state, such as Join Hands Day, our annual highway clean-up day, and the End of Summer Getaway in Corpus Christi. Vice President Debbie Krpec read a letter reminding members that information may need to be updated with the Home Office. She also told everyone of the list that was in the Vestnik of all members who needed to update their information. If you see a familiar name, please pass this information on to the Home Office. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela reported on the comings and goings of our youth program. She reported that our youth had assisted at the Taiton Altar Society Chicken Dinner by working the cake walk and various other areas that day. Youth also assisted at Taiton

Community Center’s annual Easter egg hunt. Both days were a success, and thank you to the youth for their hard work. District Six Director Karen Kaspar then gave an update on our lodge and district sales production this year. She also stressed the importance of updating our information. She informed the members of the upcoming historical marker dedication to be held April 13 at Moravia Cemetery. Director Kaspar presented Jessica Fucik with a scholarship from the Fraternal Alliance of Texas. Congratulations, Jessica, on a job well done. President Marcaurele presented the following awards to our sales agents:

Karen Kaspar—$2 Million Dollar Producer

Applications Issued 1st - Carolina Covarrubia 2nd - Karen Kaspar

Insurance Issued 1st - Karen Kaspar 2nd - Carolina Covarrubia

Earned Premium 1st - Karen Kaspar 2nd - Carolina Covarrubia

Congratulations to 50-year members Daniel Bubela, Donald Bubela, Clarence Kahanek, Glenn Kahanek, Benjamin Krpec, Constance Krutilek, Joseph Krutilek, Lisa Krutilek, Ronald Krutilek, Steven Krutilek, and Kenneth Mrnustik. Happy birthday was wished to Nancy Fucik, Ana Perez, and Yvonne Marcaurele. We hope they have many more years to spend with our SPJST family. Happy anniversary was wished to Bennie and Shirley Krpec. They are celebrating 43 blissful years, and we wish them many more to come. Youth members then presented Youth Leader Lisa Bubela with an “Outstanding Youth Leader Certificate.” Thank you, Lisa, for all that you do for our youth. You are a true inspiration to our children. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. at Blaha’s Deer Camp. This will be our graduation social. Everyone is asked to write a short message to our graduating senior Allison Fucik. The meeting was adjourned by President Yvonne Marcaurele. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer, Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 35, Elk meets May 8

President Randy Pavelka called the April 12, 2013, meeting to order at 6:56 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by members and guests. Cindy Pavelka was to go in on Thursday for a procedure as day surgery. We wish her good luck. Secretary Carla Pavelka read the minutes of the March meeting. No corrections were made, and the minutes were approved as read. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka gave her report and stated that we have straightened out our electric bill with TXU. Floor Chairman Gene Pavelka gave his report, and Bar Chairman Randy Pavelka had a good month with a great turn-in. A motion was made by Gene Pavelka to pay Jason Breton for the door he installed behind the bar area. Wanda Sebik seconded the motion, and it passed. Thank you, Jason, for all the hard work. It looks great. The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m., and a delicious fried fish dinner was enjoyed by all. We had 12 members present with several guests.

Wanda Sebik and Jack Levy celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary on May 1. Donnie and Cindy Pavelka celebrated 34 years of wedded bliss on April 27. Congratulations to these two couples. Those having birthdays were Janie Brewer on April 29 and her brother Danny Kubitza on April 17. Next Meeting—May 8 Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 8 after clean-up. Come and join us for a good time. Fraternally yours, Janie Brewer, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 48 Beyersville Youth Club making kolaches

and mixed assortment. They are $12 per dozen and will be ready for pick up on Saturday, May 11 at Taylor Brethren Church. We will call when the order is ready for pick-up. What a great way to support the youth by placing an order for a traditional Czech pastry! Please contact a youth club member or Youth Leader Donna Vanecek (512) 365-5717. —SPJST—

Lodge 66, Waco gives to West Benevolence Fund

The meeting of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco was called to order by President John Engelke on Monday, April 22, 2013, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 6 p.m. with all officers present. There were 12 members present and one guest—District Three Director Johnnie Krizan. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and motto. Members stood for a moment of silent prayer for the West tragedies. Secretary Sister Dana McAdams

read the minutes of the March 19 meeting, and they were approved as read. Sister Diana Engelke received a thank you note from Elm Mott Fire Volunteers for the monetary donation that was made to them. Sister Dorothy Veselka of the Entertainment Committee thanked the members who brought food to today’s meeting. At the May lodge meeting, we will celebrate Mother’s Day, and 50-year pins will be distributed. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Sister Mary Alice Langlotz read her monthly letter from State FAC Frank Horak. Sister Dorothy Veselka of the Cheer and Condolence Committee reported that she sent get well cards to Brother George Pauling and Sister Diana Engelke who both had surgeries. Bookkeeper Sister Diana Engelke presented her report. Sister Diana read names of candidates for membership. Kandi Rendon wrote up Richard London, Jr., and he was accepted into Lodge 66. Brother Louie Veselka reported no grievances. Lodge 66, Waco will make a monetary donation of $2,000 to the West Benevolence Fund for the West,

Lodge 13, Dime Box Hosts Successful Casino Night Fundraiser

SPJST Lodge 13, Dime Box had another successful fundraiser. This was our second casino night which was held on April 20, 2013, and everyone had a great time. We were glad to see SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek and

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District One Director Donnie Victorick and wives in attendance at our fundraiser. The winners of the $1,000 travel voucher were Billy and Melody Goerlitz. —SPJST—

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Texas, disaster. This fund has been set up through SPJST. District Three Director Johnnie Krizan installed the officers of Lodge 66 for the year 2013. He also spoke on various SPJST matters. He also congratulated President John Engelke for being nominated Fraternalist of the Year of Lodge 66. Door prize winner was Dorothy Veselka. One hundred percent winner was Mary Lou Urbanek. Thanks to District Three Director Brother Johnnie Krizan for the donation of SPJST prizes. Winners were Mary Alice Langlotz - calculator; Michael Galler - blanket throw; George Pauling - calculator; Jodie McAdams - clock; Louie Veselka bear; Dorothy Veselka - note pad; Dana McAdams - money jar holder;

Weldon Galler - money jar holder; and John Engelke - cup. Thank you, Brother Johnnie, for the nice prizes.

Next Meeting—May 20 The next Lodge 66 meeting will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on May 20 at 6 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 79 Corpus Christi reports on April meeting

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi enjoyed a potluck meal on April 21, 2013. The meeting was called to order by President Mark Rebecek who led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We had a moment of silence for deceased member Mary Brandesky. On our sick list was Judy Majek who is in the hospital recovering from surgery. Also, Larry Novosad is recovering from surgery and has been in the hospital over two weeks. Member Leona Grant mentioned her sister Dollie Huddleston will be having surgery. We wish all of

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them well. All officers were present, and we had 25 members and guests attend the meeting. Member W.L. Hermis introduced our guest speaker Executive Director of the Wentholz House Drug and Alcohol Rehab Bruce Armstrong. Bruce gave us a very informative presentation. Our lodge donated $500 to this organization. March minutes were read by Secretary Virginia Rebecek, and March treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer Frank Sacky. Both reports were approved. Frank Sacky read a thank you note for our March monthly donation to the Texas Czech Genealogical Society. Communications were read by Secretary Virginia Rebecek, and we have two new members and sales agents—

Jerry and Janie Marusak Celebrate 60 Years of Marriage

Jerry and Janie Marusak will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on May 9, 2013. They first met at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ennis at the young ages of 17 and 21. They married on May 9, 1953, and had the traditional Czech wedding mass at 10 a.m. on a Saturday at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ennis, Texas. Following the wedding mass, it was tradition to serve homemade chicken noodle soup for lunch at the Czech dance hall then the wedding gifts would be opened by the bride and groom with anxious guests admiring the gifts. The wedding cakes would also be cut and served following the gift opening. Then at 5 p.m., the Czech supper would be served with the typical Czech sausages, complete with sauerkraut, salads, and desserts. A Czech polka band would soon start the grand march with guests participating in the festivities. The band would play until midnight for all to enjoy, young and old. After their marriage, Jerry who was enlisted in the Air Force, was assigned to Alexandria, Louisiana. The newlyweds moved there and welcomed their first child — daughter Janet, the following year. With Jerry spending four years in the Air Force, he received his training as an aircraft mechanic, and they moved back to Texas where Jerry would work in the airline industry his entire career. Janie remained a housewife, and they welcomed another daughter, Jenna, and son, Jerry, Jr. The family would travel back to Ennis each Sunday to visit their families where happy memories will always be held close to their hearts—wonderful Czech homemade meals and time spent with loved ones on the family farms. The couple’s oldest daughter Janet completed her bachelor’s degree in dietics and also completed her Juris Doctorate degree. She practices law in Ellis County. Janet has two children: Ana who currently is in residency in Anderson, South Carolina, and will begin her gynecology residency this July in Pensacola, Florida; and son Andrew is pursuing a career as a pharmacist and is also in Pensacola, Florida. Their second child Jenna is married to David Hunter. They have three children: Rachel graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock and was 2005 SPJST State Queen; Bryant will graduate from Tarleton State in Stephenville

with a degree in biology in May and hopes to continue in the field of biomedical engineering this fall; and Jordan also attends college at Tarleton and is an avid roper in Stephenville. All three children were active members at SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis. Their third child Jerry, Jr. is married and resides with his wife and two children in Crowley. They have a son, Alex, who attends college and is majoring in engineering, and a daughter, Marissa, who will be a senior this fall at Crowley High School. Jerry and Janie continue to reside in Ferris where all of their children were raised. They live on a farm where they continue to raise cattle and hay. Jerry retired from his career as an aircraft mechanic of which he has fond memories. He and Janie traveled along with their children throughout the United States and Europe. Janie continues to be a housewife and enjoys cooking and baking. Her specialty is homemade kolaches and egg noodles. She also enjoys genealogy. Janie has researched her own Novy family and her spouse’s Marusak family. Janie continues to update her books as she receives new history on the families. Jerry and Janie are members of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Ferris and St. John’s Catholic Church in Ennis. They enjoy attending the St. John’s Golden Crusaders monthly meeting for the golden church community members.

Daddy and Momma, we thank you for all of your sacrifices and labors of love. You always put us first instead of yourselves and are always helping others. May you both always have joy, happiness, peace, and all our love. Happy anniversary, Daddy and Momma, Grandpa and Grandma. We all love you. Let’s congratulate this married couple for their everlasting love and commitment to one another, their children, and their grandchildren. Submitted by, Jerry and Janie’s Family —SPJST—

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San Juana Ybarra and David Knapp. David and his wife Sharon were at our meeting, and it was nice having them attend. We had four sales agents attend the meeting. Fraternal Activities Coordinator’s report was given by Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky. He stated the weekend getaway was August 9 to 11, and Larry Elzner will be in charge of the golf tournament again. Larry stated plans are in the works. President Rebecek then introduced our guest District Seven Director Bob Bayer and wife Polly. Bob gave us some very good information. It is always so nice to have Bob and Polly attend our meetings. Under old business, Secretary Virginia Rebecek stated we are uniting Join Hands Day with District Seven lodges in San Antonio, and it will be a food bank drive. If anyone has can goods, please turn them in. Under new business, Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky made a motion that our lodge donate $100 that we will receive for our participation in Join Hands Day to San Antonio Food Bank, and our $100 monthly donation go to West Benevolence Fund. It was approved. Youth Leader Gerilyn Donnell gave her report. She stated that in June, we will send boxes to our troops, and for Christmas, we will knit scarfs for nursing homes. Birthday for April was Maria Salinas on April 22. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Maria.

Wedding anniversary for April was celebrated by Matt and Gerilyn Donnell on April 29 (seven years). Happy Anniversary, Matt and Gerilyn.

Next Meeting—May 19 Our next meeting will be May 19. We will celebrate a belated Mother’s Day. The meal will be catered with fried chicken and all trimmings. Laura Rebecek has agreed to make the cake again, so bring your appetite only. Twenty-five dollar door prizes were won by Jerry Sijansky and Leona Grant. Meeting adjourned, Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas honors members

Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas celebrated its 103rd anniversary on Sunday, April 14, 2013. If you were not there, you really missed a fun time. President Justine Yeager brought the day to order shortly after 12:30 p.m. with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our departed members and soldiers serving overseas. She then asked for a motion to table the minutes and reports until next month’s meeting so we could

P P P Presenting 2013 Officers P P P SPJST Lodge 66, Waco

The 2013 officers of Lodge 66, Waco are, left to right, Guide Mary Lou Urbanek, Reporter Dorothy Veselka, Treasurer Diana Engelke, Secretary Dana McAdams, Vice President Mary Alice Langlotz, and President John Engelke. Also pictured is District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, far right, who installed the officers.

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Lodge 47, Seaton Teen Sets WABDL State Record

proceed with the awards and recognition program. The youth presented memorial cards with a candy kiss to family members in tribute of those members who left us too soon. May their souls rest in peace. President Yeager then acknowledged William Sill for receiving his 75-year membership pin, and members who received 50-year pins were Lawrence Brennan, Cindy (Mahdak) Cappell, Robert (Bobby) Duron, Terrance Kolenozsky, Paul Patak, Camille (Mahdak) Payne, and Zena (Ruzek) Schindoll. Congratulations to you all! Fraternal Activities Coordinator Vicki Sims presented Shining Star pins to recognize all the members who give so much of their time to help support the lodge during the year. Thank you all for everything you do; your hard work is greatly appreciated. Lodge King Jason Sims then gave the invocation before everyone partook in a fried chicken dinner. Thank you everyone who brought side dishes and desserts; everything was delicious! A special thank you to the youth for helping Sister Lynda Novak decorate the tables. Thanks to Vice President Vicki Sims, Secretary Cherri Petr, and Sister Kelly Tucker for all their help in the kitchen; and without Brother Jim Liska, one-half price happy hour wouldn’t have been as happy! And, to everyone else who had a part in making this special day so successful, I say thank you! Next Meeting—May 19 Our next meeting will be on Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m. Please mark

Lodge 47, Seaton member Chris Zavodny competes at a powerlift meet in Houston and wins first place in his weight division. Pictured here, Chris is deadlifting 540 pounds for the new World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters state record! Way to go, Chris!

your calendars to come and see what all Lodge 84 has going for the rest of the year! Fraternally, Anne Scott-Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas to host Czech ukulele players June 15

Dear Readers, Save the date! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 15, 2013, at 7 p.m. to attend a wonderful cultural experience featuring Texas Czech Ukulele players. The concert price is $15 per person and will help send Noel Kopecky Tardy and Kate McLennan as the first ukulele players invited to perform in the Czech Republic from Texas. For more information, contact me (214) 827-0920. Fraternally, Justine Yeager, President —SPJST—

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Lodge 92 Fort Worth changes meeting to May 19

Lodge 66, Waco Gives $2,000 to West Benevolence Fund

Attention: meeting date changed. Our next meeting has been moved to the third Sunday on May 19, so our members can be with their families for Mother’s Day. Please bring a covered dish or dessert for the meal. The monthly meeting was held on April 14. Sherrie Kubala Watkins resigned her trustee position to become the new manager of the hall. John Paprskar will fill her position as trustee. It was discussed that our lodge bylaws need to be reviewed and updated. For Join Hands Day on May 19, the youth club and lodge members will join together to clean out storage areas and reorganize and update the youth club area. We will be having Hubenak hamburgers that day for workers so come out and join us. Cheryl Hubenak, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 66, Waco President John Engelke, left, presents a $2,000 check that Lodge 66 donated to the West Benevolence Fund to SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek.

Lodge 156 Baytown meets May 16

Lodge 84, Dallas Honors Longtime Members, Shining Stars

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 84, Dallas President Justine Yeager welcomes everyone to the lodge for the anniversary. PHOTO 2: Assistant DYC Lynda Novak, not pictured, stands beside the memorial wreath/bowl with names of the departed. PHOTO 3: Vice President Vicki Sims, right, pres-

ents Zena (Ruzek) Schindoll with her 50-year pin. PHOTO 4: Secretary Cherri Petr, right, presents Sister Theresa Liska with a shining star pin. RIGHT PHOTO: Members enjoy the program. —Submitted by Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter

LEFT PHOTO: Youth hand out memorial cards to family members who lost loved ones. CENTER PHOTO: Pictured are youth who were present at the anniversary. They are, left to right, Jason Sims, Kendall Tucker,

Elisabeth Cowan, and Josh Tucker. RIGHT PHOTO: Lunchtime meal is served and enjoyed by everyone present. Thanks to all members who attended the anniversary.

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already members. Please RSVP on or before 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 by calling Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez (800) 727-7578. Thank you for your attention and consideration. I look forward to seeing you on May 16. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—

Lodge 179 Warrenton: no May 9 meeting Lodge 160 San Angelo meets May 13

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo will hold its quarterly meeting on Monday, May 13, 2013, at 6 p.m. The Dutch treat dinner and meeting will take place at the Ole Gin Steakhouse in Wall. We hope you will be able to attend this meeting. Fraternally, Sandra Jansa, President —SPJST—

Lodge 179, Warrenton will not have a meeting on Thursday, May 9, 2013. Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—

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Dinaso (281) 836-3649/email jimdinaso@gmail.com; or Chuck Toney (281) 362-9062/email cdtiii @toney.us. Chuck Toney, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 182 Falls County to elect officers, tour Lodge 181, Conroe Czech museum meets May 20 Members of Lodge 182, Falls

Lodge 181, Conroe’s next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013, at 6 p.m. at Incredible Pizza, located at 230 South Loop 336 in Conroe, Texas 77304. This is on the north side of South Loop 336 immediately west of I-45. For further information contact Barbara Williams-Rash (936) 2957778/email b.d.willrash@att.net, Jim

County will be meet at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, located at 515 North Third Street in Temple. There will be a short meeting during which officers will be elected. The meeting will be followed by a tour of the museum and a Czech svacina — or afternoon snack hosted by Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek and District Two Director

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Lodge 179, Warrenton; Ledbetter Homemakers join hands for American Cancer Society, Ledbetter VFD

SPJST Lodge 179, Warrenton joined hands with Ledbetter Homemaker Club on April 17 and 18, 2013, benefitting the American Cancer Society and

Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department. A beef stew supper, corn bread, homemade bread, and desserts was served. Almost $6,000 was donated. Lodge 179,

LEFT PHOTO: Members of Lodge 179, Warrenton helping Ledbetter Homemakers Club are, left to right, Ora Lee Levien, LaVerne Kunkel, Brenda Callahan, and Roy Goehring. CENTER PHOTO: Preparing veg-

Warrenton donated $100. Submitted by, Joan Goehring, FAC

etables for the stew . . . when you peel onions, you cry a lot! RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right, Angel, Luther, and Georgia Bochman and Jason Sotebier hand out pamphlets for American Cancer Society.

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 179, Warrenton members work with Ledbetter Homemakers Club to benefit American Cancer Society and Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured are, front, left to right, LaVerne and Bubba Kunkel. Back: Joan Goehring, Angelica Weyand, Ricky Weyand, and Brenda Callahan.

RIGHT PHOTO: Beef stew supper with desserts was served as a fundraiser for American Cancer Society and Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department. About 80 people attended.

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Jesse Pospisil. There will also be a Czech craft project for the children in attendance. Members are encouraged to extend the invitation to visit the Czech Heritage Museum to others in their household or friends and family who are not already members. Fraternally submitted, Frank Horak State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—

Lodge 186 Caldwell changes May 14 meeting location

SPJST Lodge 186, Caldwell will move its regular monthly meeting to Mas Fajitas in Caldwell at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Michelle Mendez —SPJST—

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Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week prior to the reunion date and as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST

lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you.

Kelner family

Descendants of Anton and Alouise Jancak Kelner will hold their 28th reunion Saturday, June 1, 2013 at the American Legion Hall, East Bernard, Texas from 12 noon to 9 p.m. Barbecue will be prepared. Please bring side dish/es and desserts. Silverware, plates, drinks will be furnished. Please bring donated item(s) for the auction and silent auction, and baked goods and toys for the cake walk. Also bring items for playing cards, dominoes, and games. Bring pictures, history, and recipes to share. Contact any one of the following for information: Donnie Kelner/CoPresident (979) 335-4795; Anthony Kelner/Co-President (832) 595-4179; Anthony (Tony) Kelner/Vice Presi-

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dent (281) 342-2624; Helen Kelner/Secretary (281) 342-2624; Cheryl Garbs/Treasurer (979) 5665108; or Lillian Neely/Historian (713) 947-2472. Submitted by, Helen Kelner Lodge 28, East Bernard —SPJST— May 25 Zabcik family—at Ocker Brethren Church Fellowship Hall, Zabcikville. For information or to confirm attending, call Barbara Zabcik Docekal (972) 562-5970. Submitted by Barbara Zabcik Docekal, Lodge 130, Dallas.

June 2 Sumbera-Mozisek-Kruppa families—at Holy Rosary Catholic Church Parish Hall in Hostyn. For information, contact Carolyn Heinsohn (979) 9683806. Submitted by David Knape, Lodge 187, Round Rock. —SPJST—

SPJST Representatives Attend American Fraternal Alliance Mid-Year Meeting

LEFT PHOTO: Left to right, SPJST State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak, Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez, Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny, and Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek are pictured at the American Fraternal Alliance 2013 Fraternal and Communications Mid-Year Meeting held April 24 to 26 at Hollywood Beach, Florida. The event included top-notch speakers with presentations on fraternal outreach, social entrepreneurism, member/sales engagement and growth, social technology, member experi-

ence, networking, and life insurance serving the middle market. PHOTO 2: SL President Brian Vanicek, far left, leads a breakout session on “Model Lodge in 2020.” PHOTO 3: Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez, far right, looks on as Crafting the Customer Experience for People Not Like You Author and McDonald Marketing Founder Kelly McDonald signs a book for Tammy. RIGHT PHOTO: Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny compares notes with Dick Lane, who serves as Director of Fraternal Assurance for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

State FAC Frank Horak, left, and SL President Brian Vanicek visit with Kaylie McCann, who serves as Sales Engagement Manager for Independent Order of Foresters. PHOTO 2: Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny addresses the attendees and leads the group in an open space session. Melanie also serves on the Fraternal and Communications Section Advisory Council as co-chair elect. PHOTO 3: Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez, far right, participates in a group discussion with, from left, Andy Barthel, Senior Manager, Member Engagement for Thrivent Fi-

nancial for Lutherans; Linda Fisher, Public Relations Manager for Order of United Commercial Travelers; and Michelle Alberg, Community Service and Sales Manager of Degree of Honor Protective Association. RIGHT PHOTO: Visiting before the conference opening are, left to right, Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez, State FAC Frank Horak, Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek; and Melissa Gottwalt, Assistant to the Fraternal Director, Youth Division, of Modern Woodmen of America.

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In Memoriam

In Memory of Cecilia Vrana

Attention SPJST Graduates

and parents and grandparents of graduates!

hether it’s your high school commencement or college graduation, it’s quite an accomplishment. Share your achievement with other members of SPJST in a May issue of the Vestnik. To be included, please complete the following biographical sketch and mail it, along with a color headshot photograph, no later than May 15, to:

VESTNIK Editor Melanie Zavodny c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you wish to have photo returned.

Information and headshot photographs can also be emailed to melaniez@vvm.com. Photograph must be in .jpg or .tif formats. For more information, contact the Vestnik Office (800) 727-7578 or (254) 773-1575 ★ ★ ★ Please print clearly. Thank you! ★ ★ ★

Name ________________________________________________________ Lodge No. and Name _________________________________________

Graduating from (name of high school or college) ______________ ______________________________________________________________

Major/Degree (if applicable) ___________________________________

Parents_______________________________________________________

Grandparents ________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

Future Plans __________________________________________________

Telephone:____________________________________________________ — Graduates must be SPJST members —

Cecilia Louise Vrana, age 93, of Georgetown, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2013. Mass of Christian burial was Wednesday, April 17 at 2 p.m. at St. Helen Catholic Church in Georgetown with Father Robert Becker officiating. Interment followed at Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger. Cecilia Vrana Cecilia was born July 1, 1919, in Holland to Anton and Marie Mazac Motloch. She married Louis Vrana on November 16, 1938, at SSCM Catholic Church in Granger. She was a homemaker and was also employed by the University of Texas Housekeeping Department. She was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church, KJZT, and SPJST Lodge 20, Granger. Cecilia was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 69 years Louis Vrana, Sr.; son-in-law Bernard Dobias; great-grandson Daniel James Gausemeier; sisters Minnie Davis and Valentina Neal; and brothers Anton, Louie, and Emil Motloch. She is survived by children Lillian Dobias, Catherine (Kay) Karkoska and husband Darwin, Patricia Kubicek and husband A.J., Louis Vrana, Jr. and wife Jerlene, and Monica Rychlik and husband Albert; sister Evelyn Matula and husband Emil; sister-in-law Agnes Motloch; brother-in-law August Motloch, Sr.; 21 grandchildren; 48 greatgrandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Honored to serve as pallbearers were grandchildren Deanna Dobias Krawczyk, Kenneth, Anthony, Sid, Pam, and Randy Dobias, Sheila Karkoska Craven, Paula Karkoska Lancaster, Keith, Jason, Troy, and David Kubicek, Valerie Vrana Gausemeier, Laura Vrana Coker, Debbie Vrana Coker, Vicki Vrana Popejoy, David Vrana, Chris Vrana, LeAnn Rychlik Randall, and Stacie Rychlik and Ryan Rychlik. Memorial contributions may be made to SSCM Catholic Church Window Restoration Project or to St. Helen Catholic School. —SPJST—

Resolution of Sympathy

We, the members of SPJST Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard, wish go express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, ALBERT L. SABRSULA, age 86, of Houston, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013. He was born January 2, 1927, in Tavener. Albert proudly served in World War II. He retired after 37 years with ILA24 as a Long Shore Man. He Albert Sabrsula also loved ranching, hunting, and fishing with family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed and will live on in our hearts forever. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard for 70 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Ladik and Angeline Sabrsula. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Louise Sabrsula; daughter Dianna Barber and husband Mike; son Jim Sabrsula and Elizabeth Stone; grandchildren Jason Barber, Darrell Barber and wife Lindsay; four greatgrandchildren; sisters Henrietta Rosenbaum, Rosalie Sralla and husband Lester, Aline Zurovec and husband Alfonso, Willie Mae Kalisek, Doris Kolofa and husband Leo; and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Visitation was held 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 1 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home with rosary recited at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial was at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2 at Assumption Catholic Church in Houston. Rite of committal followed at St. Joseph Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Darrell Barber, Allen Rosenbaum, Chris Carr, Aaron Gant, Lester Sralla, Jr., and Mike Zurovec. A reception was held at Assumption Church following the graveside service. Resolution Committee Helen Kelner, Secretary —SPJST—

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In Memory of LaVerne Mikeska

LaVerne Evelyn Janek Mikeska, age 79, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2013, at Lutheran Sunset Home in Clifton, Texas. The family received friends for visitation on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Aderhold Funeral Home in West from 6 to 8 p.m. There was a graveside service held on Sunday, April 28 at 3 p.m. at National Cemetery near West. Reverend Curtis Holland officiated. LaVerne was born on August 24, 1933, in Penelope to Frank J. and Wilma A. LaVerne Mikeska (Skarpa) Janek. She was a lifelong resident of West where she met and married Walter Vaiden Mikeska who passed away on November 24, 1975. They farmed in the West area until his death. She then moved into the city of West and worked in the Dietary Department at West Hospital for over 20 years. She loved her yard, flowers, and gardening. LaVerne was a life member of West Brethren Church and SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sisters Naomi Janek and Glenora Pustejovsky; and brother Jerry W. Janek. She is survived by stepson Richard Mikeska and wife Betty of Whitney, Texas; step-grandsons Scott Jones and wife Tina, and Kevin Mikeska and wife Nikki; four great-grandchildren; sister Valeria Mae Helona of Abbott, Texas; sister-in-law Karen B. Janek; several nieces, nephews, and loving caretaker Debbie Coleman. Pallbearers for the service were Brad and Blake Janek, Richard and Kevin Mikeska, Scott Jones, David Girard, and Dennis Pustejovsky. Memorials may be made to West Brethren Church. You are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Laverne in our memorial guest book found at www.aderholdfuneralhome.com. —SPJST—

Resolution of Sympathy

We, the members of SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard, wish go express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, EMIL FRANK “SHORTY” JOCHEC, age 87, of East Bernard, Texas, who passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Houston. Emil was born in EL Campo on June 10, 1925, to Frank J. and Roslie (Tomiak) Jochec. He attended school in East Bernard and spent his life there. He married Emilie Zaharadnik, and worked for 20 years for “Shorty” Jochec East Bernard Motor Company. Emil was also employed with Allied Concrete in Rosenberg, Texas, Al’s Small Engine Shop in Pleak. When he was able, he attended the First United Methodist Church in East Bernard. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard for 72 years. Emil is survived by wife Emilie Jochec of East Bernard; daughters Betty Kasmir and husband Roy of Needville, Joyce Beach of Sugar Land, Gladys Flessner and husband Kerry of West Columbia; sons Edmund Schneider and wife Lynda of East Bernard and Larry Jochec, Sr. of East Bernard; brother Edwin Jochec of Wharton; 18 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Emil was preceded in death by his son Dennis Jochec; and his parents. Visitation was on Thursday, March 28, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Knesek and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service was held Friday, March 29 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Reverend Alex Lupo, officiated. Pallbearers were grandsons Joshua Jochec, Larry Jochec, Jr., Roy Wayne Kasmir, Jeff Kasmir, Edmund Schneider, Jr. and Jonathan Schneider. Interment was in Czech National Cemetery. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Helen Kelner Secretary —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu, No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, LLORRAINE ANNE MAAS, a lifelong resident of Temple, passed away on April 15, 2013, at the age of 89. She was the daughter of Stephen and Mary Bartek, and the wife of the late Edwin Maas, Sr. A homemaker and mother, Llorraine found time to volunteer for many years at King’s Daughters Hospital and St. Mary’s Catholic Church Altar Society. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. She is survived by sons Edwin Maas, Jr., Commander, United States

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Navy Retired and Dr. Stephen J. Maas, Professor at Texas Tech University; granddaughter Brandy J. Wells; and great-grandson Kason J. Wells. Both her sons attended Texas A&M University, and her granddaughter is now attending Texas A&M. Llorraine loved college football and was the “number one fan” of the Aggies. A private service for family members is pending. Resolution Committee Ruth Kohutek Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek —SPJST—

In Loving Memory of Glenda Schovajsa

A memorial mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in New Iberia, for Glenda Faye Giroir Schovajsa, age 67, who died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Baton Rouge. Reverend Mark Derise was celebrant. Additional memorial services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at Faith Lutheran Church in Lafayette, Louisiana, with Pastor Sam McPeek officiating. A native of New Iberia, Faye was born on October 19, 1945, and was a graduate of Mount Carmel in New Iberia. She had previously worked for WKM, Joy Industries, Cooper Industries, Cameron Iron Works, Wood-Group, Inc., Ingram-Cactus Industries, and G.E., Inc., and was a member of the New Iberia VFW Auxiliary Post 1982. Her hobbies included reading, solving crossword puzzles, and playing card games; however Faye’s greatest pleasure was cooking and spending time with family especially her grandchildren. Survivors include husband Bennie L. Schovajsa of New Iberia; stepdaughter Dee Ann Adams and husband Brian of Conroe, Texas;

stepson B.J. Schovajsa and wife Nita of Tomball, Texas; brother Steven Michael “Mike” Boudreaux of Franklin; sister Patricia G. Kuebler of Bowling Green, Kentucky; grandchildren Alex, Aaron, and Andrew Grisiaffi; stepgranddaughter Heather Schovajsa of Tomball; step-great-granddaughter Khina Schovajsa of Tomball; and greatgrandson Alex Grisiaffi of Jeanerette. She was preceded in death by son Joseph Grisiaffi; parents Mr. and Mrs. Beverley Boudreaux; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coullard; and her father Kirby Giroir. Memorial contributions may be given to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, P.O. 10110, New Iberia, Louisiana 70562; Faith Lutheran Church, 104 Rue Fountaine, Lafayette, Louisiana 70508; or to Sisters of Mount Carmel, P.O. Box 1160, Lacombe, Louisiana 70445. Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia, Louisiana, was in charge of arrangements. To view online obituary, and sign guestbook, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com —SPJST—

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Resolution of Sympathy

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu, No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, DORIS I. KUBAN. Funeral service for Doris Ione Kuban, age 90, of Temple, was held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2013, at Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger with the Reverend Ernest Thompson officiating. Mrs. Kuban died April 18 at a Doris Kuban Temple nursing home. She was born September 25, 1922, to Albert Howard and Elizabeth (McWhirter) Bryant in Thorndale. She worked in food service for the veterans’ hospital. She was a homemaker. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. She was preceded in death by her husband John Louis Kuban on January 10, 1990. Survivors include sisters Geneva Fretwell, Evelyn Hopper, and Sarabeth Germenis, all of Houston. Crotty Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Belton was in charge of arrangements. Resolution Committee Ruth Kohutek Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek —SPJST—

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Death Claims Paid in April 2013

Juanita G. Wright Ima R. Watson Guy Edward Huffman Emil Albert Miculka Eugene Marak Jimmy Patrick Maroul Vernon Lewis Mikolajczyk Shirley A. Vrla Martha Paysee Dubcak Julia Albina Schoppe Joseph A. Lauer Henry B. Krumpack Gwendolyn Kofnovec Mollie Jekel Vojtech J. Holub Jo Ann Plasek William P. Crafton Alma Birdwell Lorene Fay Novosad Maria Garcia Jimmie Milton Marek Gloria Donna Locke Franklin B. Fojtik James M. Vyvial Robert G. Griffith Leander Pflughaupt J.D. Baethe Mildred F. Hanak Theresa Baca Marie Orsak Maurice Schwartz Doris Jean Anderson Albert Ladik Sabrsula Lillie Mae Story Elizabeth E. Howard Lottie Walker Brem Sandra K. Edwards James J. Brosch Emil Jochec Verlyn B. Stalets Dennis E. Dlabay Efrenda G. Montalvo Marie Plunkett Lillian E. Docekal Mary E. Popp Louis W. Zaeske, Jr. James V. Valis Evelyn C. Pekar Helen J. Kleypas Adolf Hoepfl

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Lodge Location

88 188 186 40 47 81 88 130 47 17 63 20 66 15 202 88 183 202 81 183 84 66 81 81 187 88 88 183 177 40 87 188 28 186 92 139 183 88 28 183 186 79 172 106 133 189 133 20 182 88

Houston Centerville Caldwell El Campo-Hillje Seaton Needville Houston Dallas Seaton New Tabor Sweet Home Granger Waco Buckholts Jourdanton Houston Arlington Jourdanton Needville Arlington Dallas Waco Needville Needville Round Rock Houston Houston Arlington Academy El Campo-Hillje Temple Centerville East Bernard Caldwell Fort Worth Danbury Arlington Houston East Bernard Arlington Caldwell Corpus Christi Pasadena LaGrange San Antonio Bryan-College Station San Antonio Granger Falls County Houston

Date of Admission

12/16/2002 12/03/1976 11/18/1980 9/04/1946 8/27/1980 6/11/1952 9/03/1965 6/16/1972 4/10/1945 9/10/1938 4/15/1953 8/01/1942 11/03/1952 12/07/1960 7/05/1938 10/02/1991 1/18/2010 9/20/1947 3/05/1958 11/05/2012 3/25/1949 1/31/1968 3/13/1947 4/03/1964 8/13/1979 9/04/1959 9/01/1946 4/11/1979 5/28/1982 6/02/1944 4/16/1968 10/05/1979 12/21/1942 6/10/1970 11/29/1945 7/01/1948 6/27/1972 12/01/1964 2/18/1941 11/01/1983 11/01/1946 12/06/2007 5/08/1964 8/08/1944 5/19/1988 3/03/2009 4/01/1991 4/22/1991 2/16/1990 12/14/1988

To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, SPJST Supreme Lodge Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC —SPJST—

Date of Death

2/28/2013 6/20/2003 3/06/2013 3/17/2013 2/09/2013 3/11/2013 3/05/2012 6/30/2011 3/19/2013 3/12/2008 1/12/2013 3/13/2013 3/07/2013 3/09/2013 3/23/2013 2/26/2013 3/22/2013 11/01/2009 11/02/2010 3/28/2013 3/15/2013 3/12/2003 11/17/2003 3/08/2011 5/20/2012 2/14/2013 3/09/2013 3/22/2013 4/08/2013 3/27/2013 1/15/2013 3/02/2013 3/28/2013 3/18/2013 3/10/2013 9/02/2009 3/04/2013 3/04/2013 3/26/2013 3/24/2013 3/16/2013 1/09/2013 3/22/2013 3/27/2013 5/30/2012 8/30/2011 1/04/2013 4/07/2013 6/04/2008 9/02/2010

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SPJST Youth

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Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club joins hands with adults

On April 27, 2013, we had our Join Hands Day project with the adult lodge. We cleaned around and inside the hall. Youth members who participated were Kaitlyn and Colin Whatley, Hailey and Brandon Girod, Cheyenne, Cody, and Colten Voigt, Kelsey and Christian Moore, Ayden Bean, Youth Leader Cristy Girod, and Assistant Youth Leader Connie Voigt. Adult members participating were Jesse and Linda Pospisil, Frankie Pustejovsky, Sharon Kaderka, Ronnie Rieger, and Wayne Voigt. We had a good day and got a lot done. Colten Voigt, Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club assists adults

The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:

SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 773-8087

Email: melaniez@vvm.com

Questions? Call (800) 727-7578

Lodge 29, Taylor youth helps raise more than $5,000 at Relay for Life

Dear Vestnik Readers, I am proud to be a fifth grader at my school—BTW Elementary in Elgin. We had a Relay for Life team that raised more than $5,000, mostly selling candy bars and luminaries. This year was my first relay, and I stayed up all night playing ga-ga ball and walking the track. I hope there will be a cure for cancer soon. Brandon Girod —SPJST—

Lodge 48 Beyersville Youth Club sells kolaches

Need some sweets for Mother’s Day? Then place your order with SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club for kolaches. We have pineapple, peach, cream cheese, cherry, apricot, prune, poppy seed, cottage cheese, and mixed assortment. They are $12 per dozen and will be ready for pick up on Saturday, May 11 at Taylor Brethren Church. We will call when the order is ready for pick-up. What a great way to support the youth by placing an order for a traditional Czech pastry! Please contact a youth club member or Youth Leader Donna Vanecek (512) 365-5717. —SPJST—

Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas celebrated its 103rd anniversary on Sunday, April 14, 2013. The mother lodge invited us to join them for the monthly meeting and program. We were asked to assist with the memorial service that was presented, and Lodge 84 King Jason Sims was requested to give the blessing before lunch. Afterwards, Assistant District Three Youth Counselor Lynda Novak reminded us to not forget about the Join Hands Day event on Saturday, May 4; she said to be there by 10 a.m. Also, she handed out copies of the April Vestnik project for us to complete and submit. Additionally, we were reminded that the next monthly meeting will be held on Sunday, May 19 at 1 p.m. We then helped with serving lunch, desserts, and cleaning up the hall at the end of the day. A good time was had by all! Fraternally, Elisabeth Cowan Vice President —SPJST—

Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Plays for “Twelve White”

District Two Royalty Participates in Georgetown Red Poppy Parade

Representing SPJST in the Red Poppy Festival Parade in Georgetown on Saturday, April 27, 2013, were, left to right, 2012-2013 District Two Duchess Emma Regan of Lodge 47, Seaton; Emma Hoelscher of Lodge 24, Cyclone; District Two Queen Julia Zavodny and State King Jerry Pechal, both of Lodge 47, Seaton; and State Duke Michael Hoelscher of Lodge 24, Cyclone.

I am on a select baseball team with the Twelve Baseball Academy in College Station, Texas. The name of my team is “Twelve White.” We play in the 9U division. On April 27 and 28, 2013, we played in a Super Series tournament in Franklin, Texas. If you have not been to the new baseball facility in Franklin, you should go. That place

is awesome! My team placed second in the tournament. We played five games in two days to make it to the championship game. We only lost the championship game by three runs. I had a lot of fun and really enjoy playing baseball for the Twelve Baseball Academy. Weston Beasley —SPJST—

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District Two: “Take Me Out to the Ballgame!”

a good baseball game. Group tickets which have been purchased in advance are $9 per person. Active youth member’s tickets will be paid by the district and youth parents will be asked to pay $5. Tickets for other members and friends who would like to attend, please let me know in advance to receive the group rate of $9 per ticket. Tickets are still available. To find out more information about the ball park, log on to www.roundrockexpress.com. The event is open to all District Two members and friends. Hope to hear from you soon and see you at Dell Diamond on May 19. You may reach me at (254) 718-1606 or email patsyk2011@yahoo.com. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—

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Order Your SPJST 2013 Camp Tee-Shirt Today!

Tee-Shirt Design by Sydney Faust Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club The 2013 camp tee-shirts are light yellow color with the “Friendship 2013,”design on them. Tee-shirts must be pre-ordered and pre-paid. Youth club members attending camp will receive their tee-shirts at camp. Tee-shirts can also be mailed for an additional $2.00 for postage per shirt.

Order Deadline: May 31, 2013 Name

Lodge

Address/City/Zip Phone

Please order the following tee-shirts. Adult $7.75 Small (34-36) ______ Medium (38-40) ______ Large (42-44) ______ X-Large ______ Adult XX-Large $8.75 ______ Adult XXX-Large $9.75 ______ Youth $6.75 Small (6-8) ______ Medium (10-12) ______ Large (14-16) ______ Total number of shirts ordered: ______ Postage for shirts, if mailed ($2.00 per shirt): ______ Total Amount Enclosed: ______ Send your order along with your check to:

SPJST Home Office c/o State Youth Director Lynette Talasek P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Youth Club Visits International Exotic Animal Sanctuary Lodge 154, Fort Worth Youth Club visited the International Exotic Animal Sanctuary in Boyd, Texas, on Sunday, March 21, 2013. Seventeen members and adults enjoyed a private tour from Ashley, an IEAS intern. We learned how many of the animals came to be part of the sanctuary, and we saw how their food is prepared each day. It was a great experience that we all enjoyed! —Submitted by Lesli Milan, Youth Leader —SPJST—

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Lodge 219, El Paso Youth Visit El Paso Art Museum

SPJST Lodge 219, El Paso Youth Club enjoyed visiting El Paso Art Museum with fun activities. Everyone had a geat time participating. Thanks to each and everyone who participated - parents and youth. —Fraternally submitted by Baltazar Nunez, Reporter

Podpora Wednesday, May 8, 2013

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Czech Center Museum Houston sets fundraiser for West victims

To honor those who lost their lives and in recognition of the survivors of the West, Texas, fire and explosion tragedy on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, Czech Center Museum Houston presents Kingwood Chorale Czech it out! Great Music from Dvorak and his Countrymen on Thursday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Czech Center Museum Houston. Proceeds from this event are a memorial fund collection for the West community. The history of America and its music intersects greatly with that of the Czech Republic. That is especially true in Texas, where so many towns in the state were founded by Czech immigrants. On May 9, the Kingwood Chorale will celebrate Czech music with a concert of choral and instrumental music from Antonin Dvorak and his fellow countrymen. “This is beautiful, rich, and exciting music,” says artistic director and conductor Todd Miller. “Czech music really came alive in the Romantic Period of the late 19th Century and the concert will be filled with music from that time.” The signature piece will be Dvorak’s Te Deum (sung in Latin), which the composer wrote in the 1890s while living in New York City. “Many people don’t know that Dvorak lived in America for several years after he became famous and is partially responsible for encouraging American composers to utilize African-American spirituals, hymns, and other indigenous folk music in developing a serious national sound,” said Miller. “We owe Dvorak a debt of gratitude for helping America embrace its own music.” At this festive concert, held at Czech Center Museum Houston in the Museum District, a representative from the West, Texas, community and the CCMH will be present to offer words of welcome. The concert will also fea-

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ture music of Smetana, Janacek, Fibich, and Suk. Though most of the concert is in English, the chorale will take its first stab at singing in Czech with two short works. Guest soloists are soprano Nancy Curtis and baritenor Jon Janacek. For ticket prices and to reserve tickets, call (713) 528-2060 or email

events@czechcenter.org. For more information, send an email to czech@czechcenter.org. Hors d’oeuvres and wine reception will follow the concert. Submitted by, Bill Rosene Lodge 232, Mid-Houston —SPJST—

Czech Cultural Calendar

Wednesday Evenings Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive, Taylor, 6 to approximately 8 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech.

May 1 - Dec. 31 Czech Muzika, Texas-Style Exhibit— at Czech Heritage Museum, Temple, 119 West French Street. (254) 8992935. Visit www.czechmuseum.org.

May 11 Living History Demonstrations at Bloomin’ Temple Festival—downtown Temple, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: lacemaking, noodle-making, sauerkrautmaking, spinning wheel demo, quilting demo, beseda dancers, Czech music. Visit www.spjst.org.

May 15 Brown Bag Genealogy: Memoir I/Life Story Workshop Session 6— 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.

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 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.

June 22 Youth Day—at TCHCC, 250 Fairgrounds Road, La Grange. Sponsored by CHS and TCHCC. (888) 785-4500; also visit czechtexas.org.

July 12 - 13 TCGS hosts Generation to Generation Research Conference—at Caldwell Civic/Visitors’ Center, 103 Presidential Corridor-Highway 21W, Caldwell, Texas. Visit www.txczgs.org.

August 1 TCGS Magazine Česke Stopy Submission Deadline—“Open topics”. Contact TCGS President Charlene Hurta via email cmhurta@earthlink.net. Also visit www.txczgs.org.

August 12 TCGS Friends of the SPJST Library Inventory Day—at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple. Contact TCGS President Charlene Hurta via email cmhurta@earthlink.net; or via phone (979) 849-0348. Also visit www.txczgs.org. —SPJST—

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Visit Texas Czech Genealogical Society at Bloomin’ Temple this Saturday

Texas Czech Genealogical Society will set up a display booth offering books and many items from Czech Republic this Saturday, May 11 at the Bloomin’ Temple Festival under the big SPJST tent. The festival entrance is at Adams and Fourth Street. The festival opens at 10 a.m. and will include a car show, antique tractor display, Czech heritage demonstrations, sponsored by the Czech Heritage Museum, a silent auction, and musical performances by Mike Middleton, Chris Rybak, and Amya Rodriguez. Miss Texas De’nae Couch (sponsored by Ratibor Country Grill) will visit with attendees and perform a baton twirling talent. Festival activities include fun for the whole family including HEB Kids Fun Zone, U Build It Mother’s Day photo booth, SPJST Car Show, carnival rides and games, pony rides and petting zoo, mechanical bull, arts and crafts, food, business booths, Rotary Club 5K and Fun Run, and much, much more. Festival admission is $7 for adults (children under 12 are free of charge). The price also includes admission to Saturday evening’s concert featuring Brian Gowan, Lee Roy Parnell, and Randy Rogers Band. The festival is sponsored by Townsquare Media and Temple Chamber of Commerce. A portion of festival proceeds will benefit Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas. —SPJST—

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The Brick Sidewalk Czech Collectors available at Association Granger Lake Fest Antique Show SPJST Lodge 20, Granger member and Convention

Darwin Machu, author of The Brick Sidewalk, will have a booth at Granger Lake Fest on Saturday, May 11. He will have his book available for sale, and he will personally sign each copy. This book, which is in its second printing, tells about Darwin’s life while growing up on a farm near Granger, during the 1930s and 1940s. His experiences were almost identical to the experiences of most folks who grew up in those slower paced, by-gone years. Many who have purchased the book have returned to purchase additional copies for other members of their families, especially for their children and grandchildren. For those unable to attend the Lake Fest Celebration, the book may be purchased from Darwin by sending a check for $27 ($22, plus $5 shipping/handling) to Darwin Machu, 11 Stillmeadow, Round Rock, Texas 78664. —SPJST—

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CCA is dedicated to the ABCs – Austrian, Bohemian, and Czechoslovakian decorative arts. Its mission is to foster the collection and appreciation of the art glass, ceramics and other decorative arts from the years 1850 to 1940. This encompasses a vast range of styles - Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Deco; of makers and designers – Amphora, Brychta, Dressler, Mrazek and Urbach, Loetz, Kralik and Moser; of forms - jewelry, sculpture, paintings, perfume bottles, vases, plates, wall pockets, and much, much more! Come join collectors of all ages who continue to seek out these treasures today. The 2013 CCA Convention will be held June 6 to 9 in Cincinnati, Ohio at the Garfield Hotel. CCA is proud to sponsor this annual convention - an antique show and sale featuring multiple dealers, educational displays, presentations, three seminars, a silent auction, Saturday evening banquet, and the opportunity to learn and share knowledge of Austrian, Bohemian, and Czechoslovakian antiques and decorative arts. Mini seminars will offer casual, in-

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formative updates on glass, figurals, pottery, jewelry and vanity items. The ongoing silent auction will end Saturday afternoon at 5 p.m. Thursday evening a tour of the Cincinnati Underground called Over the Rhine is scheduled and Friday night the group will have a special tour of the Museum at Union Terminal. Then, of course, Saturday night we celebrate with the convention banquet. Join us for three days of great cultural experiences. The convention is always a place to share and learn. Aggie Elwell will give a seminar on Czechoslovakian Jewelry 1919-1939, Larry Goldman’s seminar is Vienna- Furniture to Glass, there is a Czech Perfume Bottles 101 powerpoint, and a seminar on Czech pottery. Walk-ins can attend the afternoon antique show free and there is a $25 walkin charge for the two morning seminars or $15 per seminar. This weekend is a perfect opportunity to explore, appreciate and buy the unique products exported from this cultural crossroads. With newfound insights, the figural or

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funky pitcher pushed to the back of a cupboard, that unusual piece of Grandma’s glass, or a colorful beaded necklace will take on new value and appreciation. You may bring that piece that’s been puzzling you to the experts for identification. For further information about the convention and a registration form, please visit the web page at www.czechcollectors.org or contact Dave Phleps, president, (515) 2818189. Rosie Bodien rosie@bodien.org —SPJST—

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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment

Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 5 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Send updates directly to: VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: (254) 773-8087. Email to: melaniez@vvm.com. Advertising rates are $2 per column inch for lodge ads; $4 per column inch for non-profit organization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com.

LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 966-3795. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of even-numbered months February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Potluck served after meeting. Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 3 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room, 107 East Park Street, Hallettsville. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room. LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA (3) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. at PointBank Community Center, 739 East Liberty Street, Pilot Point. For directions/meeting information, contact Brian Heitzman (940) 686-4429; or Dean Carender (903) 564-7359.

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Friday, May 17—Social night, 6 p.m. Sunday, May 26—Lander reunion, 10 a.m. Sunday, June 2—SPJST Lodge No. 6 meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, June 7—Social night, 6 p.m. Sunday, June 9—RVOS Lodge No. 46 meeting/Family Day

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 Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Saturday, 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—Ennis Czech Boys, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7/person Saturday, June 1—Jerry Haisler, country and mix music, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $7 per/person Sunday, June 9—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, 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) Friday, May 12—Mother’s Day Barbecue Chicken Dinner: serving 11 a.m. to ??? . $8 per plate. Saturday, May 18—Private party

LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Thursday, May 9—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18—Wedding rental Sunday, June 2—Youth Club Meeting, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8—Private party

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 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 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 Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay on Hwy 287 East until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and go under the overpass at Interstate 45. Go approx. 3/4 mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (972) 875-8381; Hall Phone: (972) 875-

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 25, ENNIS (3) Thursday, May 9—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18—Wedding rental Sunday, June 2—Youth Club Meeting, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8—Private party Thursday, June 13—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 15—Wedding

8381. 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.

Wednesday, May 8—Taylor SPJST Lodge 29 members will hold their monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal following the meeting. Live Music by the Bobby Jay Five band 7:00pm-10:00pm. Friday, May 10—Texas Pioneers, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, May 17—The Lawmen, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 22—Live music by the Bobby Jay Five Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 24– Old School featuring Regina Ball and Jeff Graybill, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 31—Glen Collins band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers beginning at 6 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 mile to the hall. Hall Rental Information: (512) 352-9139; Hall Phone: (512) 352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m., at the hall. Music: Second and fourth Wednesday of the month/music by Bobby Jay Five Band; Fridays, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.; old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. 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 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) 324-5961.

LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Brenda Cox (979) 543-7171; Hall Phone: (979) 648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:15 p.m. at the hall. Bingo: First Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Kitchen and

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LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Six Mile Presbyterian Church, Royal Road, Port Lavaca, Texas.

LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Saturday, May 18—Public Dance: Red Ravens, 7 to 11 p.m. Hall, bar, and kitchen open at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 2—Annual Picnic. Meal serving begins at 11 a.m. Live music, live auction, bingo, horseshoes, games. Saturday, June 8—East Bell County Fundraiser Sunday, June 16—Ocker Brethren Church Fundraiser: noon meal and silent auction, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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 nonsmoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Frank Klinkovsky (254) 773-4801; Hall Phone: (254) 9852548. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 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.

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LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Violet Street, Needville. Directions: Lodge building is located south on Hwy 36, one mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 793-4313; email td_stavinoha@yahoo.com. Hall Phone: (361) 793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH-35 East in Dallas, take IH-20 East. From IH20 East, take the IH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH-45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street; take a right on Floyd Street. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: (214) 826-3557. Hall Phone: (214) 823-0072. Band Bookings: Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north onto 50th Street; go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Bertha Capps (254) 778-4371; Shop (254) 773-6164. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Saturday, 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. Sunday, June 2— Homecoming: Ennis Czech Boys, polka/variety, 2 to 7 p.m. $10/person Saturday, June 8—River Road Boys, western swing. $10 per person Saturday, June 15—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $10/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 up-to-date announcements. Tune in to KAAM 770 AM for some easy listening music. Visit www.nationalhallspjst92.org. LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Friday in March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Gay Revel (361) 573-4443 for meeting location.

LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Directions: From Floresville, take FM 536 West three miles to FM 1303; turn right and go two miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (830) 393-7796. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN (7) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of March, June, September, and December, 1:30 p.m. at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard, Corpus Christi.

LODGE 130, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: For monthly meeting date/time/location, call Secretary Stanley (Martha) Vrla (214) 8262670/email mvrla@sbcglobal.net; or Sales Agent John Vrla (214) 906-3385/email jvrla@cebridge.net.

LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio.

LODGE 135, ENNIS (3) Lodge Hall: 2622 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy. 287 East exit. Stay Hwy. 287 on until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and under the overpass at IH-45. Then go approximately 1 3/4 miles on Hwy. 34. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Larry Valek (214) 794-7674. Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 139, DANBURY (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. at Danbury City Hall, Danbury.

LODGE 141, SEALY (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy, Texas.

LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted. ; 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). For information, contact Lodge 142, Houston President Keith Kieschnick (713) 203-8712; or Secretary Alice Jochen (979) 743-3613. 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) 362-9062/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) 4658538; (214) 876-9029. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506.

LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Hall: FM 532 West, Moulton. Directions: From Texas 95 in Moulton, take FM 532 West four miles. Lodge hall is located on the right. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Theresa Haag (830) 6258262 for meeting date/time/location.

LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy. 36, Caldwell. Directions: Lodge building is just off Hwy. 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: (979) 567-4264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Social games: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-7420733095-41002. LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy. 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. There will be a

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7-11 on the right. Turn right; proceed past Hopewell School. Continue through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple: Take IH-35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign; take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The second street to the right is Luther Peterson Boulevard. Hall Rental Information: (512) 255-1554; (512) 7714948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall followed by a covered dish meal. Board Meeting: 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. 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—

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