Vestnik 2013 08 21 by SPJST

Volume 101 Number 33

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August 21, 2013

Corpus Christi Getaway: Weekend of Fun, Family, Friends, and Fraternalism

Dear Members and Friends, Last weekend’s End of Summer Getaway in Corpus Christi was our grandest ever! Thanks to the many SPJST members, families, and friends who turned out to make it a success! I hope that you had as much fun as we did hosting. Based on the average chair count and Saturday pizza luncheon, this year’s attendance was estimated at 325. SPJST’s entire block of 125 “negotiated-rate rooms” was filled. Many of the pricier bay view rooms and beach cabanas at the Holiday Inn were also filled by SPJST members. There were also those who stayed nearby at other area hotels. As long as there have been fami-

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lies, there have been reunions of sorts — annual picnics, holiday gatherings, and get-togethers for weddings and funerals. In addition to being a lot of fun, the Corpus Christi Getaway Weekend is a way for our SPJST Family to reconnect and build new relationships. It’s about being part of something bigger than just your immediate family. All of the events — from the Aloha Party on Friday night to the beach activities on Saturday, the luncheon, afternoon games, and “Tribute to the Groovy 70s” party on Saturday night were well-attended and punctuated by good cheer.

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Inside Th is Week’s Vestnik

In Memoriam ......................................12 Corpus Christi Getaway Scenes.13-18 Youth Section.....................................19 Czech Culture ....................................23 Advertisements.............................26-29 Lodge Calendar .................................30

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Lodge 219 El Paso members enjoy swim party

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Vestnik/ Communication Dept. presents $17,204 to CHM

State King makes connections

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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

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

Editor’s Note

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Youth Spectacular next week!

We have a lot of people who are excited about this year’s Youth

Spectacular featuring State Youth Achievement Day and district summer camps. So we went to work on it . . . and you will receive the Youth Spectacular next week in lieu of the August 28 Vestnik. We are switching this with our ‘no Vestnik published week.’ Therefore, no Vestnik will be printed the week of September 18. Here are the updated deadlines and information.

Vestnik Deadlines Please make a note of the following very important Vestnik notices and deadlines. Wednesday, August 28 Youth Spectacular featuring SPJST State Youth Achievement Day and summer camps published in lieu of regular Vestnik Wednesday, August 28 at 5 p.m. Deadline for September 4 Vestnik

Tuesday, September 3 at 9 a.m. Deadline for September 11 Vestnik Wednesday, September 18 No Vestnik Published

Wednesday, September 18 at 5 p.m. Deadline for September 25 Vestnik

We publish 50 Vestniks per year so the week of September 18 is one of our non-publishing weeks. The early deadline on September 3 for the September 11 issue is due to the

Editor representing SPJST and the Vestnik/Communication area at the American Fraternal Alliance annual meeting in Hollywood, Florida, September 5 through 7. District officers who are planning fall meetings and fun days are especially encouraged to note these dates so you can get your meeting notices/agendas into the Vestnik in a timely manner.

Corpus Christi Fun What a wonderful weekend we all had in Corpus Christi on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10 for the Eighth Annual Corpus Christi Getaway. The attendance was the biggest ever, and I think the event was the best ever! The Aloha party on Friday night welcomed everyone to Corpus in a big way, and the farewell party on Saturday night was so much fun. Thanks to everyone who dressed in costume! I really enjoyed seeing all of the great and interesting costumes. And, Saturday was filled with so many activities and so much fun. Pages 1 and 13 through 18 of this week’s Vestnik provide a summary and photos of the weekend. Many more pictures are online at www.facebook.com/spjst. By the way, it’s not too early to start planning for next year. Save the date—August 8 to 10! Back to School Best wishes to all students and teachers who are going back to school! May the school year be filled with great things. —SPJST—

~ IMPORTANT NOTICE ~ The Youth Spectacular will be printed in lieu of next week’s August 28 Vestnik. • No Vestnik will be published Sept. 18 •

VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of August and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Members’ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

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Family Fun and Important Dates

August 24 Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Kolache Workshop (1) August 25 Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Country Store Volunteer Fire Department Barbecue (1) August 25 Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Membership Drive (2) August 25 Lodge 48, Beyersville Family Fun Day (2) August 26 Lodge 8, Weimar Dinner/Membership Drive (6) August 31 SPJST Float • Westfest Parade Sept. 1 Lodge 13, Dime Box Fire Department Picnic (1) Sept. 2 Labor Day Holiday • SPJST Home Office Closed Sept. 7 SPJST Education and Nature Center Fundraiser Cooper Farm, Ledbetter Sept. 7 District Five Fall Meeting • Lodge 88, Houston Sept. 7 Lodge 48, Beyersville Annual Fundraiser Sept. 8 District Seven Fall Fun Day American Legion Hall, Jourdanton Sept. 14 District Two Trip • Six Flags, Arlington Sept. 14 Lodge 92, Fort Worth Czech Heritage Day (3) Sept. 15 Lodge 84, Dallas Czechfest (3) Sept. 21 SPJST Float • Burleson County Fair Parade, Caldwell (1) Sept. 21 Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza (2) Sept. 26-27 Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off (2) October Czech Heritage Month in Texas Oct. 10 SPJST Float • Austin County Fair Parade, Bellville (1)

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SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 08/01/2013 - 10/31/2013 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: 3.00%

Annuity New 5 Year (plans 8040-8041 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 3.00%

Readers Write

Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje member shares gratitude

Thank you so much for selecting me as your scholarship recipient. I am so grateful to live in such a wonderful community and wish to continue to volunteer my time and contribute back to our community. This scholarship will significantly help with this endeavor by providing the financial support I greatly need to make my dream a reality. Once again, thank you so much for your generous donation. People like you have a great impact on our community and make this world a better place. Your support will always be remembered. May God bless you and your family always! Sincerely, Stephanie Janak —SPJST—

Czech Heritage Museum grateful for Corpus Christi raffle donations

Dear SPJST, The Czech Heritage Museum would like to thank District Seven for all its work on the Czech Heritage Museum raffle held at the Corpus Christi Summer Getaway weekend. We would also like to take the opportunity to thank all those who generously contributed an item for the raffle and all those who purchased raffle tickets. The raffle collected $1,057 from tickets with District Two Director Jesse Pospisil making a donation to bring the total to $1,100 for the Museum. My puppets and I enjoyed making new friends among the young and many of the young-at-heart. The staff and I are so grateful for all of your support. Fraternally, Becky Vajdak Administrator Czech Heritage Museum —SPJST—

Czech Heritage Society publishes new book

The Czech Heritage Society of Texas, Inc., has released the translation of the book, “Posledni Let,” (The Last Flight of American Bomber #118 on August 29, 1944). This is a factual account of a bombing raid of World War II, which chronicles the last half-hour of the American bomber #118’s flight over Čeladna and communities of Nova Ves, Malenovce, Baska, Hodonovice, Palkovice, Metylovice, and Lhotka, located in the present day Czech Republic. The whole aerial grouping initially had 893 planes involved which were composed of 599 heavy bombers and 294 fighter planes. It was one of the largest aerial conflicts of World War II in Central Europe. Author Stanislav Tofel personally interviewed villagers who witnessed the 10 airmen parachuting from the plane moments before it crashed into a forest. Among the various pictures in the book are pictures of plaques and monuments placed by the villagers where the airmen landed. Also included is a group picture of the crew of B-17 #118 along with their biographies. The bombardier was 2nd Lieutenant Albert Novak, a Czech from Missouri. This book has been translated from the Czech language into English and is approximately 100 pages with Czech text on one side and the English translation on the other side. The book, Posledni Let, may be purchased from The Czech Heritage Society of Texas for the introductory price of $13.50 plus tax $1.11 and shipping per book $3. Total $17.61. This price is for the first 100 books sold. Visit the Czech Heritage Society of Texas website at www.czechheritage.org for purchasing this book and other publications the society has for sale. Make your check payable to and mail to CHS Publications, Pat Parma, 3311 Carolina Way, Richmond, Texas 77406. Submitted by, Pat Parma Lodge 81, Needville —SPJST—

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

District Seven Family Fun Day

Sunday, September 8, 2013 Hosted by SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton American Legion Hall Highway 16 North • Jourdanton, Texas Announcements 10 to 10:30 a.m. Introduce District Royalty • Registration for Contests and Door Prizes Spring Meeting Announcement • Complimentary refreshments provided by Lodge 202, Jourdanton 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dominoes and Bunco 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. District Meeting 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. District President Colleen Jenke Roast Beef Lunch - $3 Posting of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance 1 to 2:45 p.m. Lodge 202 Youth Club Horseshoe Tournament Welcome Lodge 202 President James House Roll Call of Officers and Lodges District Secretary Bettie House

Brief Reports • Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride • District Director Bob Bayer • State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak • Fraternal Field Manager Hiram Dixon

3 p.m. Contest Winners Announced Split-the-Pot Silent Auction Adjourn

Please refer to the article in the Vestnik below noting ordering of plates, contests, rules, etc. Fraternally, Bettie House District Seven Secretary —SPJST—

District Seven Fall Fun Day set for Sunday, September 8 in Jourdanton SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton will host the District Seven Fall Fun Day on Sunday, September 8, 2013, at American Legion Hall, located at Highway 16 North in Jourdanton. Registration for contests and door prizes is from 10 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a brief business meeting. Lodge 202 will provide complimentary refreshments throughout the day. Each lodge is asked to bring its lodge banner for display.

Lunch A roast beef lunch will be served for $ 3 per plate. To order plates, members are asked to notify their lodge secretary. The secretary shall contact Bettie House (830) 281-8246 or email bvhouse@att.net and report the number of plates needed. Deadline to order is Wednesday, August 28.

Donations Lodges are asked to bring a gift ($20 value) for the prize drawing to benefit the district and a door prize ($10 value). Lodges may prefer to mail a $30 check payable to District Seven Treasurer Valerie Barta, 1935 Vista View, Pleasan-

ton, Texas 78064. Deadline to send checks is Wednesday, August 28. Lodges will be recognized at the Fall Fun Day for their donations. Members are encouraged to bring items for the silent auction to benefit the District Seven Youth Fund. The district is collecting old eyeglasses and cases and aluminum can tabs. These items may be brought to the district meeting.

Contests • Christmas Ornament (youth members only)

The following contests will be held for members and non-members:

• Bunco (all ages)

• Kolaches (ages 16 and over) Kolaches must be made from scratch and consist of only one type of filling: cream cheese, fruit or poppy seed. No purchased fillings. Recipe for dough and filling must be submitted. Place 12 kolaches on a disposable plate and one additional on a separate plate. Kolaches will be donated to the silent auction.

• Cookies (ages 16 and over) Twenty-four cookies must be made from scratch and on a disposable plate. One additional cookie shall be placed on a separate plate. Recipe for the cookies must be submitted. Cookies will be donated to the silent auction. • Dominoes (ages 16 and over)

• Horseshoes (ages 16 and over)

• Needlework (ages 16 and over)

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Entry must be made entirely by hand and must be made by the person entering. Needlework includes embroidery, crochet, knitting, needlepoint, and cross-stitch, and must be made during the past year. Your attendance and support will be appreciated. Fraternally, Bettie House District Seven Secretary —SPJST— 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 8, Weimar Lodge 15 to honor members Buckholts on August 26 welcomes Lodge 8, Weimar invites all mem- Honorary Director bers to a special membership appreciation dinner on Monday, August 26, 2013, at 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg. The lodge’s 50-year members, past officers, and past sales agents will be honored. Door prizes will be awarded. Members are encouraged to bring pull tabs from drink cans to be donated to Ronald McDonald House. Please RSVP no later than 12 noon on Monday, August 26 to Sandra at (800) 727-7578. —SPJST—

The meeting of SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts was called to order at 5 p.m. by President Doug Williams. He asked Hilda Burtis to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence in memory of our departed members. All officers were present for the meeting. President Williams greeted everyone and thanked all for attending. We especially want to thank Honorary District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky and LaVerne Vanicek for driving all the way from Temple to be with us. Reports from the secretary and treasurer were read and approved. President Williams congratulated Frank Klinkovsky for selling the winning ticket for the trip to the Czech Republic at the West Gala. Frank said he sold that winning ticket on the night of the 19th then it was drawn on the 20th. The event was a great success with 447 tickets sold plus the income from the auctions. We want to thank Frank and all the others who worked and supported this event for the city of West. We thank Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek for the

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nice write-up in the Editorial Section of the Temple Daily Telegram thanking everyone for their support. President Williams asked Regina Peevey to report on her recovery from a recent car accident that she was in. She got a good report from the doctor. We are so thankful that her life was spared, and that she is recovering so well. Lamerle Zajicek reported that she will get back to her decorative painting soon as the weather gets a little cooler. Vice President A.W. Zajicek gave us a report on upcoming SPJST events. Frank Klinkovsky shared with us his recent elevator experience. They told everyone working at the SPJST Home Office that the electricity would be turned off at 5 p.m. - that is everyone, but Frank! So about seven minutes after 5 p.m., Frank was in the elevator going up to the first floor when suddenly the elevator came to a halt. The main light went out, leaving only a very dim light in the ceiling of the elevator. Frank was trapped in there. The elevator would not go up or down. To make matters worse, his cell phone would not work. He hollered and banged on the walls for help, but there was no help available; everyone had gone home. Luckily, there is an emergency phone in the elevator so he called - only to receive someone miles away and who had never even heard of Temple, Texas. They asked what his problem was, and Frank stated that he was trapped in an elevator. They asked what state he was in, then what city and the street address. By this time, Frank was so shook up, he couldn’t even give them

the street address, but told them it was the SPJST building on Fifth Street. He eventually got some help after being stuck for 45 minutes. When this suddenly happened, his fear was that he was going to be in the elevator for the rest of the day and night - for everyone had gone home. That had to be a very terrifying experience, and one that he will never forget. Frank Tomascik made the motion that we adjourn, seconded by Virginia Williams. Motion carried. Door prizes were drawn, and a delicious meal was enjoyed by all.

Next Meeting—September 9 The next meeting will be Monday, September 9 at 5 p.m. We hope that you will be able to meet with us. Dorothy Tomascik, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton proud of new State Queen

Dear Vestnik Readers, The monthly meeting of Lodge 47, Seaton was called to order on a sunny and hot Sunday afternoon, August 4, 2013, at 2 p.m. by President Edwin Pechal. Flags were presented by youth members Chase Alexander and Justin Kraatz who also led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We remained standing for a moment of silence for departed members Ronnie Pausewang, Emojane Fuller, Sammie Koon, and Elsie M. Forbes. Prior to the roll call of officers,

Lodge 17, New Tabor Graduate Achieves SPJST Scholarships

2013 Somerville High School graduate Brittanie Gaas of Lodge 17, New Tabor was presented two SPJST scholarships on May 13, 2013, by District One Director Donnie Victorick. Brittanie received the District One Merit Award and the Ben and Martha Trcalek Scholarship. Congratulations to Brittanie and best wishes to her as she attends Tarleton State University in the fall.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Happy Birthday, Lillie O’Shields!

Happy 90th Birthday Lillie O’Shields SPJST Lodge 39, Bryan 65 Years of Service Born August 23, 1923

President Pechal introduced newly crowned 2013-2014 SPJST State Queen Julia Zavodny of Lodge 47. She thanked the lodge for all its support and recalled being a young child and hoping to one day be Queen. Her dream has been fulfilled. Congratulations! Julia is the daughter of Elden and Becky Zavodny. Her proud grandparents are Leon and Vallie Zavodny and Maxie and Royella Roessler. Julia’s duchess is Emma Regan, daughter of Melanie and Chris Regan. Emma’s proud grandparents are Albert and Patsy Koslovsky and Mike and Rose Regan. We are so proud to once again have State Royalty in our lodge. In the 50 years of the SPJST Royalty competition, Seaton has been proud to have six State Royalty representatives from Lodge 47— two State Queens and four State Kings. It has been 30 years since an SPJST State Queen has been from Lodge 47. In 1983, Queen Shana Patterson and Duchess Michelle Skrabanek represented our lodge. Last year, State King Jerry Pechal took the role back from 13 years prior as Seaton’s State King. That role was previously held by 1990 State King Jason Reese and Duke David Koslovsky. In 1988, King Daryl Kortis and Duke Jason Reese, and in 1987, King Michael Morris and Duke Joshua Smith honored Seaton with their State Royalty roles. Congratulations to all who have participated in royalty from near and far. You all

have a lot to be proud of, whether a contestant on the local, district, or state level. Now, back to our lodge meeting. Roll call of officers showed all officers, board members, and active sales agents present except board members Lynette Talasek and Otis Meier. Twenty-eight adults and one youth member were present at the meeting. Thank you all for being a part of this meeting. We warmly welcomed Jerry Pechal to his first official adult meeting. We look forward to seeing you and now being active in the mother lodge. What a great master of ceremonies you were for State Youth Achievement Day. Joyce Skrabanek reported that Albert Pechal and Lucy Mihatsch are on the sick list. We wish you both a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing you soon. Correspondence included thank you notes from the families of Alice Banning and Elsie Forbes for the monetary donation to the lodge scholarship fund in memory of their loved one. A note was also read from State Duchess Emma Regan thanking the lodge for the money she received for being District Two/State Duchess. The July lodge minutes were accepted as read by Secretary Koslovsky. As secretary of the board, she also read the unofficial July board minutes taken by Becky Zavodny in her absence at the board meeting. Thank you, Becky! President Pechal thanked David and Jerry Pechal for the repairs they did at the hall and meeting with the repairman. He also thanked those who helped with YAD, especially Judy Pechal for making the cake and James Skrabanek and Otis Meier for helping in preparing and cutting the meat. I also want to thank those who helped and especially thank Edwin Pechal for purchasing the food, preparing, cooking, and cleaning up after cooking. We appreciate all the hard work and time he puts in to getting all the meals together for all the activities at Star Hall. Thank you, Edwin, and all others who made District Two Youth Achievement Day memorable. President Pechal stated the barbecue cookoff was a great success this year. Even though the days before there was big concern where everyone would park due to the rains, the weather cleared up, and we were given a beautiful weekend. The entertainment was fabulous. Thank you, Johnny and the Convertibles, for the much enjoyed music. A special thank you to Leo Makovy for the nice barbecue pit

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

which he made and donated for the raffle. We appreciate your continued support of Lodge 47. The lucky winner of the pit was Chuck Vincent of Lewisville. Thanks also to the many judges and those who helped clean up after the cook-off. And, yes, there will be another barbecue cook-off in 2014. Lodge 47 was honored to be the host for the West Gala. Thanks to the many people who came out and supported this most worthy cause. May God bless West! Vice President/Hall Manager Frank Klinkovsky gave his report on upcoming activities at the lodge. He stated that Larry and Carol Olejnik of Houston donated a United States flag to our lodge. Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Olejnik. We appreciate your thoughtfulness. Frankie also thanked Leo Makovy for his most generous donation of the barbecue pit. He thanked all who helped him sell tickets. Frankie was also very pleased to have sold the winning ticket for the West Gala, which was a trip to the Czech Repub-

Lodge 47, Seaton welcomes new member

Lodge 47, Seaton welcomes new member Jesse Alan Slack. Jesse was born June 19, 2013, to Danny and Lori Slack. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 inches long. Jesse was welcomed home by big sisters Alexandra and Avree Slack. He is the grandson of Ray and Doris Coots and Danny A. Slack and the late Sue A. Moore and the great-grandson of Fanny Slack. Jesse’s parents and sisters are members of lodge 47, Seaton. His grandparents Ray and Doris are members of Lodge 24, Cyclone. —SPJST—

Jesse Alan Slack

lic. The ticket was sold to James Roskey who in turned donated it back with all funds going to West. What true fraternalism is being shown to the great people of West. FAC Tammy Martinez reminded everyone of upcoming events— SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) Fun Day at Cooper Farm on September 7 which will be entertainment for the entire family along with a barbecue cook-off and the Czech Ennis Boys playing from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Corpus Christi Getaway is the weekend of August 10. Lodge 47 was selected to host the State Progressive 42 Tournament on January 11, 2014. Treasurer Becky Zavodny gave the treasurer’s report which was approved along with Bar Manager Danny Stepan’s report. Youth Leader Joyce Kraatz gave the report on the youth club meeting which was held prior to the adult meeting. The youth hamburger fundraiser held the night of the cookoff was a fantastic success. Joyce thanked all who worked that night. The youth club is very proud to have State Queen Julia and State Duchess Emma from Lodge 47. Joyce shared the names of all winners at State YAD. Congratulations to each participant. The youth club will be having a membership drive on Sunday, August 25 at Star Hall. Please check the Vestnik for more details. It sounds like a lot of fun. Friends are invited. Secretary Patsy Koslovsky thanked the lodge for hosting District Two YAD. The food and hospitality were great. Extravaganza Chairman David Pechal spoke on the upcoming Extravaganza to be held Saturday, September 21. The next planning meeting will be held at Ratibor on Tuesday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets were distributed for members to sell. You may contact David Pechal (254) 7218370 or Patsy Koslovsky (254) 7181606 if you are interested in helping sell tickets or need some for yourself. Again, watch the Vestnik for more details. Those celebrating birthdays in August are Joyce Skrabanek, Ruth Hanusch, Edward Mares, Brad Kraatz, Amber Ryan, Sharla Pechal, Mason Pierce, Jerry Ann Pomykal, Michelle Porubsky, and Morgan Porubsky. We hope you all have a happy birthday with many more healthy and happy ones. Happy August anniversaries to Ruth and Louis Kohutek (63 years)

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Lodge 154, Fort Worth members enjoy day of fishing

Lodge 154, Fort Worth member Jerry Milan, right, enjoys fishing time with his grandson, Athens Milan. Jerry reports that it was “really fun bringing in the big ones!” Athens is a member of Lodge 154 Youth Club.

and Amber and Brandon Bartek (5 years). Congratulations and many more years of love and happiness. Lodge door prizes from were won by Jerry Pechal, Leroy Dana, and Joyce Skrabanek.

Next Meeting—September 8 Please make note of the next meeting. Due to Labor Day weekend, the next lodge meeting will be held on Sunday, September 8 at 2 p.m. with the youth club meeting at 1 p.m. Following the meeting, members enjoyed cookies made by Lodge 47 youth for District Two YAD. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza set for Sept. 21

SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton will host its annual fundraiser—Outdoor Extravaganza—on Saturday, September 21, 2013, at Seaton Star Hall. Social hour begins at 5 p.m., and the meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. The $35 per person donation provides meal, beverages, and snacks. Children of ticket holders can attend for $5 each. The evening’s activities include live and silent auctions, bucket drawings, games, and top prize drawings. Top prizes are: First drawing - One person guided management buck hunt; two-day hunt includes one buck and

one doe; game care and one night of lodging included; Tenroc Ranch in Salado, Texas. Second drawing Three person, one-half day pheasant and one-half day quail guided combination hunt in Santa Anna, Texas (west of Brownwood); guide and dog included. Third drawing - An exciting five-night Caribbean cruise/travel voucher for two on a beautiful cruise ship departing from Galveston; enjoy gourmet meals, Las Vegas-style shows, fun and games. Some restrictions apply. Fourth drawing - Four person guided bay fishing trip to Port O’Connor, Texas; whole day (eight hours) fish with one night lodging included (equipment and bait provided). Fifth drawing - Four person, one round of golf at Tour 18 Dallas in Flower Mound, Texas; course is an incredible replica holes from some of the greatest holes in America; includes green fees, cart fees, and range balls. Fifth drawing - One person hog hunt with Ronnie Creek from television show “American Hoggers” and dinner after hunt with Ronnie at Ratibor Country Grill; one non-hunting guest permitted. For questions, call Edwin Pechal (254) 984-2255/email edwinpechal@yahoo.com; David Pechal (254) 721-8370/email davidpechal@yahoo.com; or James Skrabanek (254) 984-2283. Get your tickets today. Only 500 admission tickets will be sold. Get yours fast! Fraternally, David Pechal —SPJST—

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Lodge 48 Beyersville plans August 25 family fun day

Dear Members and Friends, SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville invites all to family fun day on Sunday, August 25, 2013, at Beyersville SPJST Hall, located at 10450 FM 619 in Taylor, Texas 76574. We will end the summer with a splash! Come join us for water slide and games, food and drinks, and door prizes from 1:30 to 5 p.m. For more information or questions, call Donna Vanecek (512) 736-5731 or email donnavanecek@yahoo.com. Come on out for a great day of family fun. Bring a friend, too! Fraternally, Donna Vanecek Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 91, Crosby meets Sept. 14

Lodge 91, Crosby will hold its third quarterly meeting of 2013 on Saturday, September 14 at 3 p.m. at Golden Corral in Baytown, Texas. The meeting’s agenda includes discussion on the possibility of merging with Lodge 156, Baytown. We encourage members to attend. See you there. Fraternally, Vonda Smesny Secretary —SPJST—

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Lodge 92 Fort Worth sets Sept. 14 Czech Heritage Day

Dear Members and Friends, Come celebrate with us on Saturday, September 14, 2013, at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth’s Czech Heritage Day and the 75th anniversary of National Hall! Doors open at 2 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults. Ages 12 and under are free of charge with a paid adult. A traditional Czech dinner will be served from 4 to 6:30 p.m. for $10. Opening ceremony is at 6 p.m. Jodie Mikula Orchestra will play from 7 to 11 p.m. The day will also include accordion music, Memory Makers Czech Choir, parade of costumes, and special entertainment. The youth club kitchen will be open from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. National Hall (Lodge 92) is located at 3316 Roberts Cut-Off Road in Fort Worth, Texas 76114. For more information, call (817) 624-1361. Fraternally, Cheryl Hubenak, Reporter —SPJST—

Happy Birthday, Jim Rothermel!

Lodge 97, Placedo meets Sept. 13

Dear Members, Come and join us for good food and fun at Lodge 97, Placedo’s fall meeting on Friday, September 13, 2013, at 6 p.m. at Lodge 32’s building, located at 3502 North Laurent in Victoria, Texas. Fried chicken will be provided by the lodge. Please bring a side dish, preferably from any SPJST cookbook and bring the recipe or page number. If you do not have a SPJST cookbook, just bring your favorite dish. We will have the SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook available for purchase at the meeting. Paper goods, drinks, and dessert will be provided. Optional bingo games with prizes will follow the meeting. Remember to bring pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. See you there! Fraternally, Gay Revel, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 157, Lubbock Honors Longtime Members

Lodge 157, Lubbock presented a 75-year membership pin to Felix Macha and a 50-year membership pin to Janet Kristinek Betts. We extend our congratulations to both of them. LEFT PHOTO: Pictured with Felix is his wife Monica and one of their granddaugh-

ters. RIGHT PHOTO: Pictured with Janet, right, is Lodge 157 Secretary Cyndy Kristinek. Janet is the daughter of Ernest and Fredda Kristinek and is Jerome and Cyndy Kristinek’s niece. —Submitted by Cyndy Kristinek, Secretary

Happy 95th Birthday James D. (Jim) Rothermel SPJST Lodge 999 Born August 20, 1918

Lodge 151 Wharton meets Sept. 9

SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton will hold its quarterly meeting on Monday, September 9, 2013, at Wharton Depot Museum, located at 100 Sunset Street in Wharton. A light meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. Please call Carolyn Bucek (979) 532-1910 if you plan to attend so she can make arrangements for the meal. Memorial services will be held after the meal for the deceased Lodge 151 members Charles Edward Bollom and Lorine M. Urbanek. Family members are invited to attend the memorial service and light a candle in remembrance of their loved one. The meeting will be held after the memorial service. Since we tabled the discussion of our mission statement at the last meeting, we will continue to work on it at this meeting. Members with birthdays in July, August, and September will be honored. Fraternally, Janie Bucek Secretary/FAC —SPJST—

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Scenes from Lodge 219, El Paso’s Summer Swim Party

Saturday, July 13, 2013 • Hawkins Swimming Pool in El Paso, Texas • Submitted by Baltazar Nunez, Reporter

Lodge 219, El Paso adult and youth club members enjoyed fun activities on Saturday, July 13, 2013. Every participant donated canned food at the door. Items were then donated to another organization. Everyone had a great time during such a beautiful day. The facility was great for all ages, and the event included hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, door prizes, plenty of fun, and of course, lots and lots of swimming. Thanks

to cook Alex Rivas for the hot dogs and hamburgers. They were delicious. Thanks also to each person who participated! LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 219, El Paso President Arnulfo Rivera welcomes members and friends to the swim party. PHOTO 2: Thanks to Alex Rivas who grilled delicious hot dogs and hamburgers. PHOTO 3: Pedro and Terry Silva help out during the event. RIGHT PHOTO: Attendees enjoy the meal.

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Lodge 155, Austin meets Sept. 8

Lodge 155, Austin will meet on Sunday, September 8, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Little Walnut Creek Library, located at the corner of Rundberg Lane and North Lamar Boulevard. We meet in a room at the very back of the library. The agenda will include plans for our December social. All members and new members are encouraged to

attend. Remember, the library is airconditioned so we’ll have a “cool” meeting! Ginny Prasatik Secretary/FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 182 Falls County plans events

The monthly meeting of Lodge 182, Falls County was held at Falconer Park in Marlin on July 14, 2013, at 2 p.m. We began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers’ reports were presented and accepted. Reports on the bake

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sale were also presented, and the bake sale was a big success. We continued our discussion on planning a party for a membership drive. Committees were formed to further the planning. Committees are asked to report their plans at the next meeting. New business is planning for the Christmas party. A special committee was formed to begin setting dates and finding places.

Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Feeds Community’s Homeless, Hungry Sunday, August 11, 2013 • Feast of Hope Feeding Center in Temple

LEFT and CENTER PHOTOS: Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Youth Club members package cookies in baggies for sack lunches to distribute to the community’s homeless/hungry. Youth Leader Trish says, “I may have one of the smallest groups of young people in our district and maybe

even statewide throughout SPJST, but I feel I have one of the best groups of kiddos. They sure make me proud!” RIGHT PHOTO: Sam, third from left, lectures Lodge 246 Youth Club members on the importance of staying in school and doing the right thing.

LEFT PHOTO: Brandt Konkler, left, Susan Hutton, and David Nauert prepare hot plates. CENTER PHOTO: The lodge served chili dogs and trim-

mings for the August meal. RIGHT PHOTO: James L. Lee, III, left, and Melanie Zavodny assist volunteer Carl with packaging the plates.

LEFT PHOTO: Trish Konkler and youth club members hand out hot plates and sack lunches. CENTER PHOTO: Youth club members are, left to right, Ryan Mathis, Brandon Konkler, Tristian Thompson, Amanda Flo-

res, and John Paul Martinez. RIGHT PHOTO: Enjoying a moment of friendship after fraternalism are, left to right, Trish Konkler, Susan Hutton, Melanie Zavodny, and Charlene Thompson.

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Next Meeting—August 18 The next meeting will be held at Lions Park in Waco at 2 p.m. on August 18. All are asked to bring a few canned goods to be donated to the Samaritan House. The meeting was adjourned, and all enjoyed a picnic in the rain under the pavilion. Submitted by, Becky Beckendorf, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 183 Arlington reports on employee appreciation dinner

The monthly meeting was held at 7 p.m., Monday, August 12, 2013, at Coker’s Barbecue Restaurant in Arlington, Texas, for the employee appreciation dinner. President Ann thanked everyone for coming and announced birthdays for August: Sherry Hyde on the 20th, Dorothy Adamek on the 21st, and Raymond Mikeska on the 30th.

President Ann stated to remember to come and enjoy the Westfest parade on Saturday, August 31 in West, Texas. The SPJST Float will be entered in the parade. Ann stated that after the parade, everyone is invited to visit the Playdium Community Pool and stay cool! Ann, Debra, and Katelyn attended the Corpus Christi Getaway on August 9 to 11. There were many activities. On Friday there was a Hawaiian hula contest, golf, kolache eating contest, hula hoop contest, and the youth club placed in the limbo contest! Congratulations! On Saturday, there were beach activities and a luncheon. King Groove and Queen Flower were chosen. There was also a farewell party and a tribute to the groovy 70s. Everyone had a wonderful time! Ann stated the air conditioning needs to be replaced in the kitchen. Robert Sill made a motion, and Milka Bralic seconded the motion. All approved. Ann asked for a donation to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church for the parish picnic and for the fish fry; they contribute to our lodge each year during Lent. Dorothy Adamek made a motion to give St. Vincent de Paul

Catholic Church a donation, and Rita Mardis seconded the motion. All approved. Ann awarded several SPJST items which she gave away for everyone who attended the dinner. Congratulations to everyone! Thank you, Ann, for the generous giveaways!

September 6 Dance Mark your calendars for Friday, September 6! Lodge 183, Arlington will once again host a country/western dance featuring Michael Cote and his band. The cost at the door is $5 per person, and dance time will be from 7 to 11 p.m. Come enjoy the dancing and fun! Ann stated that there will not be a family night for the month of August due to the Westfest Labor Day weekend parade in West, Texas. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the fun and festivities and see our beautiful float! Dinner was delicious, and everyone enjoyed the hospitality! Ann, all of us want to say thank you so very much for the employee appreciation dinner. You are awesome. You are very much appreciated. Meeting and dinner adjourned at

S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Residents Visit Art Museum

S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living residents of Taylor explored the world of modern art at Blanton Museum of Art in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, August 8, 2013. LEFT PHOTO: Pictured left to right are Coreen Dodson, Ar-

BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Josephine Tollett.

BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Ann Geil.

—Submitted by Julie Smith Marketing Director

lene Schneider, Joyce Eulenfeld, Evelyn Werchan, Alice Zett, Josephine Tollett, Abby Johnson, Geneva Jones, and Ann Geil. RIGHT PHOTO: From left, Arlene Schneider, Sheila Winn, Joyce Eulenfeld, and Thelma Groppell.

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9:30 p.m. Next Meeting—September 9 The next meeting is September 9, the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Lodge 183, located 3100 Pleasant Valley Drive in Arlington. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Hollingsworth Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 202 Jourdanton to host District Seven meeting

Lodge 202, Jourdanton met Sunday, August 11, 2013, at Jourdanton Community Center with 24 members and guests attending. Flag Bearer Kelly House led the Pledge of Allegiance. Silence was observed for deceased members and for the military. President James House welcomed everyone. Secretary Bettie House read the minutes that were approved as read. Lloyd House moved, seconded by Regina House, to accept nine new members. The motion carried. FAC Mary Ann Barta reported a great time at the SPJST Corpus Christi Getaway. James House and Wendy Pruski placed third in horseshoes. Youth Leader Regina House announced State YAD was a great day for the youth. Sammy Hoggard was crowned State King, and Michelle House and Katlyn Polasek received first runner-up queen and duchess. The senior group talent won first place. Members were Amanda Hoggard, Kelly House, Michelle House, Katlyn Polasek, Angel Valdez, Diego Valdez, Samara Valdez, and Isabella Wiederhold. Amanda Hoggard won first in pictorial arts, second in sewing, and third in special category. Isabella Wiederhold won first in constructed items and second in photography. Ciara Popham won first in photography. Katlyn Polasek won second in science and education and third in hobby kits. Brianna Johnson won second in special category. The “Stuff the Bus” fundraiser at the Super S in Jourdanton was successful. Kathleen Polasek, Katlyn Polasek, Madison Trevino, Bettie House, Lloyd House, and Christian Assistance Director Reverend Junior Jones collected school supplies and more than $550 in cash including $100 from the

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lodge and $300 from District Director Bob Bayer’s discretionary fund to purchase supplies for the less fortunate students of Atascosa County. Collin Favor was presented a lodge scholarship. Lodge 202 is hosting the District Fall Fun Day on September 8 at the American Legion Hall in Jourdanton. The roast beef plate will sell for $3. Youth club members will furnish desserts. Ladies, you are encouraged to bring desserts, too. The youth club meeting time is changed to 1 p.m. each month. Get well cards were signed for Annice Guenther and Bob Bayer. Celebrating birthdays in August are Joyce Polasek, Chester Gail Lee, Bettie House, Katlyn Polasek, Gus Novosad, Taylor Shoemake, Jo Ella Koerner, Jeff Barta, Connie Jo Popham, Travis Barta, Christine Ventrcek, Patsy Tymrak Daughtrey, and James House. Anniversary celebrants are Bettie and Lloyd House (55 years). The meeting adjourned. Next Meeting—September 8 Sunday, September 8 is the next meeting at 9:15 a.m. at the American Legion Hall in Jourdanton. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—

Fort Worth Friendship Club

The meeting of the Fort Worth Friendship Club was called to order on Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at St. Thomas Parish Dining Room by President Betty Krenek. Everyone was welcomed. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all. Vice President Alene Kercho read a poem titled “Blessings.” She then read a cute story about a little girl which was enjoyed. Hostesses Marilyn Llewellyn, Pat McWilliams, and Mary Agnes Ward were thanked for their good services. Everyone enjoyed Elizabeth Creamer’s sunflowers on all the tables and picture frames with praying hands by Jo Ann Wilcox which were later used as door prizes. It was nice to have Camille Bolcer back after a few months absence, and her buddy Lucille Kret was present, so they caught up on all their visiting. They have been sitting together at the same table for many years now. Secretary Elizabeth read minutes from the last meeting, and Treasurer

Jo Ann Wilcox gave the financial report. Both were accepted as presented. Our Sunshine Person Paula Hall was absent, but reports were made that Kathy Ormsbee and Monalee Hattendorf are both “under the weather.” Ladies, get well soon. You are being missed. President Betty stated that any changes to our guidelines are to be made at the September meeting. If anyone has any suggestions, be prepared to present them at the next meeting. Our guidelines state that we support St. Thomas Food Bank in August, but since this was not announced last month, we will have it for September. Door prizes were brought by Lydia Alholm (two) and Paula Arsenault plus all the pictures in frames from Jo Ann Wilcox on the tables. Lots of prizes and lots of happy winners! The singing of “Happy Birthday” went out to August celebrants—Pat McWilliams, Betty Krenek, and Margaret Sears. May you all have many more. Margaret Sears reported she and Anna Marie Moncrief made a twoweek trip to Ireland and talked about how beautiful the countryside was. She brought her pictures, and we were able to view them on a television monitor. Guess I’ll have to put Ireland on my “bucket list” of places to visit. Margaret said they had a wonderful time. Anna Johnson was missed at the meeting, but she did tell me she enjoyed granddaughter Niki’s birthday eating-out social with their family. Anna is so lucky to have two loving granddaughters. Mary Ann Kozel was also missed; we hear that she was being taken to Austin to visit with daughter. Thanks to Tracy Horn for showing photos of her great-grandtwins, the ones that are always getting into mischief. Photos show them to be two precious, innocent, little children. My friend Gay Williams gave me a brochure from a luncheon she attended on Personal and Home Safety Tips for Seasoned Citizens. Her thinking was that I might like to bring this up at our Friendship Club. This presentation is put on by a Crime Prevention Specialist of the Fort Worth Police Department. This presentation covers personal safety for ladies, be aware of distraction crimes, personal safety of carrying large amounts of cash or wearing excessive amounts of jewelry, home safety, common scams by mobile criminals, and other scams. I

brought this up, and President Betty agreed this would be a good program for us to have. It was voted to see if this could be presented for our November meeting. I will contact the Police Department and try to set this up. More information on this will be presented at the September meeting. Libbie asked that if we are able to set this up, that we have a good attendance at this meeting/presentation. President Betty said the telephone committee would contact everyone beforehand. Hostesses for September will be Mary Ann Kozel, Shirley Martin, Mary Schneider, and Darlene Tompkins. Thanks to “Chicken Man Stanley” for picking up the chicken for our lunch. The next meeting will be Wednes-

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day, September 4. Remember to bring your luncheon dish to share and food items for the St. Thomas Food Pantry. Stay cool and see you then. So Until, Keep Smiling! Libbie Vrla Reporter

From SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook SAND TARTS (page 543)

2 sticks butter (room temperature) 1 teaspoon water 3 teaspoons powdered sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup pecans, chopped More powdered sugar to dust onto cookies

Order your cookbook today. Limited supply! Order online at www.spjst.org.

In mixer, cream together butter, water, and powdered sugar. Add flour slowly until it is all mixed in. Add nuts, mix. Take a small amount of dough and roll into a crescent moon shape about 2 inches long and flatten a little. Place about 12 onto a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until bottom of cookie is a little golden. Remove from oven. Cool. Then coat with powdered sugar. Do not over bake. Lesa Zabojnik • Lodge 84, Dallas

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In Memoriam

In Memory of Sally Milan

Sally McDonald Milan, age 81, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013. Funeral service was held at 3 p.m., Saturday, July 20 at Peace Lutheran Church. Interment was in Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation was held 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 19 at Greenwood Funeral Home. Sally was born March 18, 1932, Sally Milan Fort Worth. She graduated from North Side High School, worked as an executive secretary for the H-E-B ISD, Equilease Corp. and retired from American Airlines in 1993. Sally was a member of SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth. She also belonged to SOKOL Fort Worth and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi. Sally enjoyed bowling, volunteering for H-EB schools, teaching children to read, and volunteering at C.R. Smith Airline Museum. She was preceded in death by parents T.B. and Mildred McDonald; and sister Alice Stamm. Survivors include husband of 63 years Emil Milan; daughter Debbie Willman; son David Milan and wife Karen; granddaughters Christy Dougan and husband Curtiss, and Lori Milan; grandson Jordan Milan and fiancee Julie Tolson; great-grandchildren Annie Dougan, and Grace and Mia Valdez; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family requests that memorial donations be made to The Darrell K. Royal Research Fund for Alzheimer's, c/o Dallas Foundation, 3963 Maple Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75219; or online at dkrfund.org; and Grace Hospice, 4100 International Plaza, Suite 140, Fort Worth, Texas 76109. —SPJST—

Resolution of Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of SANDRA SCHULZ, who passed away Monday, June 10, 2013. Sister Sandra Elise Schulz was born on July 2, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, to Ida Armbruster Schulz and Lionel Leigh Schulz. She was an art teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas for more than 20 Sandra Schulz years. A memorial service was held at St. Paul Church in Dallas at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 20. Committal service was held at St. John Lutheran Church in Beemer, Nebraska, on Sunday, June 23 at 2 p.m. with burial in Beemer Cemetery. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Herman and Agatha Schulz and Ernest and Ida Armbruster; older brother Paul Bartos; and nephew Justin Bartos. She is survived by parents Ida and Lionel Schulz; older brother Mark Bartos and wife April and children Luke and Francesca; nephew Alexander Bartos and wife Holly; sister-inlaw Betty Bartos; niece Jessica Good, husband Brian, and sons Austin and Coen; younger brother Michael Schulz, wife Lisa, and sons Nathan and Aaron Schulz; uncle Joe Armbruster, wife Penny, and family; numerous cousins in Dallas, Ennis, Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska; dearest friends Deborah Newman, Joe and Vreni Meier; and the numerous folks at White Hawk Community in Sanger, Texas, where she lived. Sandra was a longtime member of Lodge 84, Dallas and enjoyed the Czech Fests and the many wonderful dinners catered by “Miss Bessie” and her crew. Her father Lionel was the pitcher on the Lodge 84 Softball Team for many years and the whole family was often seen “rooting for their team.” Her mother Ida was the first female president of Lodge 84 and through the American Czech Culture Society she was an early member of

the Task Force of the Texas Cultural Partnership which was responsible for getting many ethnic groups back into the State Fair of Texas beginning in 1996 and continuing today. Sandra won numerous awards and recognitions during her career and was active in several art-related clubs both locally, statewide, and nationally. She sponsored the Art Club and the Robotics Teams at T.J. for many years, and those students were responsible for many civic projects, some of which were the refurbishing of “The Wall” on Forest Lane and the beautification in and around the school including murals in the gymnasium, lunch room, and in the hallways with murals depicting the various subjects being taught in those areas. Throughout her teaching career, she touched many lives as she shared her artistic knowledge with her students and her care and concern with her family and co-workers. Her advice throughout her life was two-fold: “Make Art” and “Art Rocks.” Farewell, dear one. We know that God has found a place for you in heaven where you can make art and pass the word that “Art Really Rocks!” Resolution Committee Cherri Petr Justine Yeager —SPJST—

Resolution of Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of ANNIE LEA POKLADNIK PETR. Sister Annie Petr passed away on July, 8 2013, at the age of 88. She was born March 24, 1925, in Dallas and attended North Dallas High School. In 1950, she married Edwin Petr who preceded her in death in 2004. Annie worked at Sears Roebuck Company. She was an active in Annie Petr SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas for many years, as well as Sears Retiree Club and the Dallas Circle of Czech Women. She is survived by sons Ronald and

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wife Francis Petr and Donald Petr; grandsons Kenneth and Robert Petr; great-grandson Micah Petr; sisters Mary Kubin, Lillian Maxcy, Martha Mahdak Frnka; sisters-in-law Libbie Pavelka and Bessie Petr; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at Sparkman Hillcrest funeral Home on Wednesday July 10, and interment was at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to CC Young in Dallas. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Cherri Petr Justine Yeager —SPJST—

In Memory of Anna Kubacak

Anna Rose (Gaydos) Kubacak of Slaton joined our Lord and Savior on August 10, 2013. Celebration of her life was held Tuesday, August 13 at 10 a.m. at a special mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Slaton, Texas, officiated by Monsignor Nicolas Rendon and assisted by Monsignor Joe James and Deacon Darris Linder. Anna Kubacak Burial followed in Englewood Cemetery under the direction of Englund Funeral Home of Slaton. Visitation was Monday, August 12 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Englund Funeral Home in Slaton. Rosary followed. Anna was born January 6, 1922, in Wilson County, Texas, to Paul and Amelia (Stavinoha) Gaydos. Anna was the oldest daughter of 10 children in her family, and helped her mother care for her younger siblings. On April 14, 1939, Anna married Jim Kubacak, a widower with four children (Ikey, Jimmy, Cecilia, and Mary). She was 17 at the time and assumed the responsibility of her new family. In the years that followed, Anna and Jim added eight more children. They moved to the Slaton area in 1944 and farmed until her husband retired. As a young girl, Anna learned to cook, work with plants and flowers, and sew. She always had big beautiful

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gardens, and her favorite was her beautiful rose gardens. In later years, she added a vineyard and sold her grapes to a winery. She canned vegetables and shared them with family and friends. In 1973, Anna published her first cookbook, Yesterday’s Today’s - Tomorrow’s Cooking, which quickly sold out. She followed up with two additional cookbooks. She enjoyed cooking for family. Mealtimes were a favorite time for all, especially when she made kolaches and family favorites. Anna won numerous blue ribbons with her canned goods at the Lubbock County Fair. One year alone, she won 42 ribbons. Anna had aspirations of publishing a hint book she was writing, compiling remedies both from folklore and from modern discoveries. Anna’s talents also included working with wood crafts, crochet, embroidery, and sewing clothes for her children and grandchildren. A passionate gardener, Anna was a member of the Lubbock Rose Society for many years. She served as its president for four years, sharing her knowledge and gardening experience. A member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church for 69 years, Anna was a dedicated and proud member of Catholic Daughters. Anna was a loving, thoughtful, caring wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a spiritual example and woman of prayer for all who knew her. She will be truly

missed. Anna was a member of SPJST Lodge 157, Lubbock for 74 years. Preceding her in death were her parents Paul and Amelia Gaydos; husband Jim; children Ikey, Jimmy, Cecilia Steffens, and Mary Denzer; brothers Fred, Willie, Adolph, Lee, and Edward; sisters Clara Moudry and Bessie Arnold; and grandson Walter Lee Denzer. Survivors include sons Anton Kubacak of Tuscola, Johnny Kubacak and wife Jan of Brady, Ernest Kubacak and wife Rosemary of Bartonville, and Frank Kubacak and wife Cathy of Lubbock; daughters Angelene and husband Tom Clark of Abilene, Fran and husband David Ehler of Lubbock, Betty and husband Mike Schaffner of Brady, and Ann and husband Lesly McCuiston of Decatur; 35 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; sister Olga and husband Vernon Mueller of Seguin; and brother Benny Gaydos and wife Mildred of Jourdanton. Pallbearers were her grandsons. Anyone who would like to share a memory of Anna can do so by going to an online guestbook at Lubbock’s Legacy online. The family request donations in her memory to St. Joseph Catholic School or Mercy Retreat Center in Slaton, both at 205 South 19th Street in Slaton, Texas 79364. —SPJST—

From Czech Heritage Museum: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

On behalf of the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, I would like to send out a great big thank you! Your continued support of the museum is greatly appreciated. The prize drawing at the SPJST End of Summer Getaway was another successful fundraiser. You helped us raise $1,100. I would like to give a shout-out to those who helped me collect prizes, sell tickets, and hand out the prizes. Thanks to Larry and Wayne Bertrand, Glen and Wendy Pruski, Regina House, Jerry Sijansky, Jesse Pospisil, and District Seven President Colleen Jenke; also thanks to State King Sammy Hoggard and State Queen

Julia Zavodny for drawing our winners. And, thank you, Becky Vajdak, for announcing the winners. And to those of you who donated prizes - a great big hug and thank you. Through your generosity, the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center will survive! Everyday, there is something new and exciting happening at the Museum. Come Czech us out! For information, call the Museum (254) 899-2935. Also, visit our website at www.czechmuseum.org. Thank you again for supporting the CHMGC. Roxy Bertrand, Secretary CHMGC —SPJST—

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

2013 Czech Heritage Museum End of Summer Prize Drawing 1. 1 Gallon Peanut Brittle Donated by Wendy Pruski and Roxy Bertrand Winner—James Elzner

15. $35 Wal-Mart Gift Card Donated by SPJST Lodge 79 Corpus Christi Winner—Dillon Narro

2. $50 Wal-Mart Gift Card Donated by SPJST Lodge 202 Jourdanton Winner—Heath Novosad

16. Pocket Hose Donated by Mark and Virginia Rebecek Winner—Evan Barta

3. Blue Soft-sided Tackle Bag Donated by Bob and Polly Bayer Winner—Brian Vanicek

17. $50 Wal-Mark Gift Card Donated by SPJST District Seven Winner—Becky Vajdak

4. $25 Chili’s Gift Card Donated by SPJST District Seven Winner—Hiram Dixon

18. Cookie Bouquet Donated by Philip and Annie Vahalik Winner—Joyce Kraatz

5. Digital Picture Frame Donated by Roxy and Larry Bertrand Winner—Janice Jahns 6. $50 Wal-Mart Gift Card Donated by SPJST Lodge 202 Jourdanton Winner—Chester Stasney

19. Soft-sided Ice Chest Donated by SPJST Lodge 107 Floresville Winner—Mary Ann Cerny 20. Camo Rechargeable Spot Light Donated by Bob and Polly Bayer Winner—Robert Lynn

7. $25 Wal-Mart Gift Card Donated by SPJST District Seven Winner—Carol Petty

21. $25 HEB Gift Card Donated by SPJST District Seven Winner—Kelly House

8. 1 Gallon Pecan Brittle Donated by Wendy Pruski and Roxy Bertrand Winner—Mark Rebecek

22. Large Gray/Blue Soft-sided Tackle Bag Donated by Bob and Polly Bayer Winner—Susie Pavlasek

9. Strawberry Bowl Set Donated by Bob and Polly Bayer Winner—Katelyn Daniel

23. $25 HEB Gift Card Donated by SPJST Lodge 258 Seguin Winner—Kaden Kaderka

10. $25 Chili’s Gift Card Donated by SPJST District Seven Winner—Melanie Zavodny 11. $50 HEB Gift Card Donated by SPJST District Seven Winner—Sharla Pechal 12. Pull Tab Purse Donated by Stephen and Laura Rebecek Winner—Karen Kaspar 13. $50 Academy Gift Card Donated by SPJST District Seven Winner—Angela Sumner 14. $50 Target Gift Card Donated by SPJST District Seven Winner—Janet Filla

24. Framed Czech “Our Father” Donated by Czech Heritage Museum Winner—Linda Pospisil 25. $25 HEB Gift Card Donated by SPJST Lodge 258 Seguin Winner—Kamree Walker 26. DVD Player Donated by Jesse and Linda Pospisil Winner—Tom Weeks 27. 2 Camp Chairs Donated by SPJST Lodge 107 Floresville Winner—Karen Kaspar

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28. $25 Olive Garden Gift Card Donated by Brian and Joan Vanicek Family Winner—Josephine Brandt 29. Box of Games Donated by James and Regina House Family Winner—Emily Sumner 30. 2 Loaves Homemade Bread and Pecans Donated by David and Melanie Zavodny Nauert Winner—Becky Vajdak

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33. Framed Czech “Our Father” Donated by Czech Heritage Museum Winner—Jerry Sijansky 34. Cookie Bouquet Donated by Philip and Annie Vahalik Winner—Jerry Sijansky 35. Dove Hunt at Pruski Ranch Donated by Glen and Wendy Pruski Winner—Jerry Sijansky

31. Stained Glass Kaleidoscope Garden Table Donated by James and Regina House Family Winner—Nikolas Faust

36. Chris Rybak CD Donated by Chris Rybak Winner—Loy Jones

32. Lady’s Sweater Donated by Irene and Winton Mitchell Winner—Josephine Brandt

37. Chris Rybak CD Donated by Chris Rybak Winner—Heath Novosad —SPJST—

2013-2014 SPJST State Queen Julia Zavodny (47) pulls a winning name from the raffle drum during the Corpus Christi Getaway on Saturday, August 10. Reading the winner’s name is Czech Heritage Museum Administrator Becky Vajdak and looking on is CHM Treasurer Jesse Pospisil. The raffle raised $1,100 for the Czech Heritage Museum. BELOW: 20132014 SPJST State King Sammy Hoggard assists with the raffle drawing.

SPJST Vestnik/Communication Department Presents $17,204 to Czech Heritage Museum

The Vestnik/Communication Department helped raise $17,204 that was presented recently to the Czech Heritage Museum. The Vestnik/Communication Department produced the third SPJST Cookbook that commemorated the Vestnik’s 100th anniversary and SPJST’s 115th anniversary in 2012. Proceeds from sales benefit the Museum and SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. Thusfar, cookbook sales have generated $31,782.55 for the two organizations. The Museum is also selling SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbooks in its gift shop.

SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook sales will continue to benefit both organizations while supplies last. As of August 1, less than 700 cookbooks are available. Additional funds for the Museum were raised at the 2012 Bloomin’ Temple Car Show, an event that was coordinated by the Vestnik/Communication Department and SPJST volunteers. The Home Office and Museum assisted with hosting the event that attracted 188 car show entries and included various Czech heritage activities.

Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny, left, presents a check for $5,905.37 for funds raised at the Bloomin’ Temple Car Show and a check for $11,298.83 for funds raised from the sale of SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook to the Czech Heritage Museum. Accepting the checks are CHM Treasurer Jesse Pospisil, CHM Administrator Becky Vajdak, second from left, and CHM Secretary Roxy Bertrand. The checks were presented at the Corpus Christi Getaway on August 10, 2013.

Czech Heritage Museum Note of Thanks

Dear SPJST, The Czech Heritage Museum would like to take the opportunity to express our gratitude and sincere thanks for two donations we received at the Corpus Christi Getaway Weekend. Proceeds from the sale of SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook provided one of the donations in the amount of $11,298.83. We carry the cookbook in our gift shop, and the recipes are wonderful. Many of the included traditional Czech recipes continue to promote our heritage with all visitors. Working together with SPJST at Bloomin’ Temple, we appreciated the level of dedication and the amount of

hard work that went into the entire event. It was a wonderful opportunity for both SPJST and the Czech Heritage Museum to reach the community. We were thrilled to receive a check from SPJST for $5,905.37 from the event. The museum staff, Board of Directors, supporters, and I are committed to our mission to fostering education, culture, and genealogy as it pertains to people of Czech heritage. Your financial support will assist us in our efforts. Fraternally yours, Rebecca “Becky” Vajdak CHM Administrator —SPJST—

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Corpus Christi

Continued from Page 1.

Former Corpus Christi Mayor Henry Garrett, left, reads the proclamation that the City issued for the SPJST Corpus Christi Getaway. Looking on is Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek.

Speaking for my family — and perhaps yours, too — it helps us to know that we are part of one really big extended family that cares about them and has a lot of interesting people! It's also a great vacation if you structure it that way. You go somewhere and have a great time with people whose company you enjoy. Look at the pictures that Melanie posted in this week’s Vestnik, and it’s very evident how true that is! Thanks to all of the moms, dads, grandmas, and grandpas who brought young people to the event. It’s especially important for them to see that the time-honored concept of “fraternalism” is as alive and vibrant today as it ever was!

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A great big thanks to everyone who helped out behind the scenes to help the SPJST Home Office get ready for and host this event. Special thanks to the members of SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi for the magnificent role they play in helping us to prepare for the event and to SPJST District Seven for their support. Thanks, too, to those of you who visited with me and other staff members in Corpus to share your ideas for the next event. We took notes and will take them to heart. In case you’re wondering, tentative plans are to host the Eighth Annual End of Summer Getaway August 8 to 10, 2014, at the Emerald Beach Holiday Inn in Corpus Christi. Aloha and Peace! ; ) Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—

SPJST Corpus Christi Getaway Weekend

Friday August 9 to Sunday, August 11, 2013 Holiday Inn Emerald Beach in Corpus Christi, Texas

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

SPJST Corpus Christi Getaway Weekend

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Friday August 9 to Sunday, August 11, 2013 • Holiday Inn Emerald Beach in Corpus Christi, Texas

Left to right are Queen Flower Colleen Jenke (258) and King Groove Mark Childres (196); Czech Spelling Bee Grand Champion Donica Zab-

cik (47); Kolache Eating Contest Grand Champion Jerry Pechal (47); and Limbo Dance Contest Champion Brenda Hoelscher (47).

Golf Tournament Winners. LEFT PHOTO: Gold award golf winners are, left to right, Joey Smith, Steve Temple, John Sanchez, and James Elzner (79). PHOTO 2: Silver award golf winners are, left to right, Wayne Bertrand, Glen Pruski (107), Hiram Dixon (87), and Larry Bertrand (107). PHOTO 3: Bronze award golf winners are Larry Elzner

(79) and, not pictured, Charlie Burge, Mike Hadley, and Tim Elzner (79). RIGHT PHOTO: Congratulations to Glen Pruski (107). He earned the closest-to-the-pin award for the front nine. Other winners were Terry Wilford - longest drive on the 17th hole and Mike Hadley - longest drive on the 13th hole.

Horseshoe Tournament Winners. Left to right are first place - Donnie Victorick (9) and Travis Krpec (30); second place - Hiram Dixon (47) and

Lee Hanusch (47); and third place - Wendy Pruski (107) and James House (202).

LEFT PHOTO: 42 Domino Tournament Winners. Left to right are gold James Faust (9), silver - Chester Jenke (258), and bronze - Vlasta Bartos (40). PHOTOS 2 through 4: Bunco winners, left to right, are Most Games

(13 out of 18) - Connie Voigt (29); Most Buncos (5) - Stefani Faust (9); and Bunco Buddy (last Bunco) - Mary Ann Kieschnick (142). RIGHT PHOTO: Catherine Manchack (142) is the recruiter card drawing winner.

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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

SPJST Corpus Christi Getaway Weekend Sand Sculpture Contest Saturday, August 10, 2013 • Emerald Beach in Corpus Christi, Texas

GOLD AWARD Lodge 47, Seaton

SILVER AWARD District One

PRESIDENT’S CHOICE - Lodge 29, Taylor

BRONZE AWARD Lodge 24, Cyclone

Lodge 229, Abilene

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 154, Fort Worth. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 107, Floresville. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 183, Arlington. All sand sculpture participants did a great job! Thank you for entering the contest.

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SPJST Corpus Christi Getaway Weekend

Friday August 9 to Sunday, August 11, 2013 • Holiday Inn Emerald Beach in Corpus Christi, Texas

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SPJST Youth

Section

District Six Youth Counselor reports on YAD

District Six held its Youth Achievement Day on July 21, 2013. Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje hosted the day’s event that was under the direction of District Six Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela. Youth clubs participating were Lodges 30, Taiton; 4, Hallettsville; 40, El Campo-Hillje; and 148, El Maton. Thank you to Lodge 40, El CampoHillje for preparing a wonderful meal for lunch. It was greatly appreciated. Serving as our emcee for the day’s event was Jessica Fucik of Lodge 30, Taiton. Our special guests for the day were State Youth Director Lynette Talasek, Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny and husband David, District Six Director Karen Kaspar, and Honorary District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom and wife Kathy. Many thanks for taking the time out to be with us at this blessed and gifted event. Your help made forth the day to run smoother and without a flaw. It is always a pleasure to have you all participate in the youths’ activities. Our opening ceremony began with the presentation of the flags and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance by Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. Lodge 40 President Jerry Gensler welcomed everyone and wished the youth good luck. I was very proud of the youth of District Six. We had 142 entries in the craft category, and great talent was performed. This year’s Youth Achievement Award went to Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club members Jeremy Supak and Allison Fucik and Lodge 4, Hallettsville Youth Club member Johathan Vahalik. District Six Queen is from Lodge 4, Hallettsville - Sarah Siptak, and her duchess is Emily Kresta of Lodge 30, Taiton. I

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

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

Email: melaniez@vvm.com

Questions? Call (800) 727-7578

am very proud of you young ladies. I would like to thank my judges, tabulators, parents, and youth leaders who played a very big part in Youth Achievement Day. Your help was greatly appreciated and things could not have been ran more smoothly. Congratulations to all youth who participated in this year’s District Six YAD. I am proud of each and every one of you for taking the time to make an effort to particate in YAD. You give a lot of time in making your crafts and practicing your talents. I know you could be doing other things, but you always choose the SPJST Youth Program first, and it shows! Fraternally, Lisa Bubela District Six Youth Counselor —SPJST—

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club announces activities

Dear Youth Club Members, Thanks to all who made the meeting. We had 33 members and 14 adults present. The door prize committee consisted of Emily and Grace Lewis and Alexis and KJ Macik. We made decorative candy jars for the country store fundraiser, which turn out great. Many thanks to the chaperones and drivers to/from camp. We had a great time! Big thanks to all who participated at District and State YAD. You represented our lodge well. Thanks to Mrs. Rebekah for putting the poster together as well as skits; to Mrs. Loree for the senior skit; and to the many parents who assisted. Birthdays for August include Shannon Schultz, Konnor Eldridge, Riley Green, and Malorie Vacha. Looking ahead, it will be a busy

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Presents 2013-2014 Officers

month in August. There will be a kolache demonstration which is scheduled for August 24 at the elementary cafeteria starting at 8:30 a.m. You will need to bring these items if participating: two to three large mixing bowls, one small mixing bowl (glass/metal), measuring cups, measuring spoons, rolling pin, spatula, scraper, wooden spoons, heavy baking pans, sifter, apron, and cup towels (four to six). Make sure all items are labeled. Items will be used for the country store.

Country Store Items and Prize Drawing The Country Store is Sunday, August 25. We will need items for the country store and for the prize drawing. Other items are also needed for the general country store. Mrs. Sharon will need to know by August 12 if you have an item to donate for the drawing. The following signed up to make cakes for the VFD cake auction: the Briscos, Eldridges, Greens, Fausts, Hruskas, Lewises, Sebestas, and Vachas. All country store items and cakes need to be at the hall no later than 10:30 a.m. Mrs. Sharon will get prize drawing tickets to each family. All members are expected to sell a minimum of five booklets.

Grandparents’ Day Grandparents’ Day is September 8. We will serve sandwiches, chips/dip, and ice cream. We will meet at 2:30 p.m. for a short meeting and program practice. The following have volunteered to bring door prizes for grandparents: Briscos, Greens, Hruskas, Lewises, Colton Orsak, and Sebestas.

Fun Day at ENC Cooper Farm SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) will host a summer fun day on September 7. Everyone is invited. Activities will be provided by youth clubs from all districts.

Kolache Festival Kolache Festival is Saturday, September 14. Don’t forget to enter the bake show.

The 2013-2014 officers of Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club are President Emily Lewis; Vice President Hayden Kovar; Second Vice President Natalee See; Secretary Landon Eldridge; Assistant Secretary Deanna Hairrell; Treasurer Carlee See; Assistant Treasurer Nikolas Faust; Sergeant-at-Arms Sydney Faust, Kyleigh Hruska, Grace Lewis, and Colby See; Reporters Jaxson and Jaycie Brisco, J. Beaux Hruska, and Caleb See; and Flag Bearers Taylor Groce, Kade Junek, Hagan Sebesta, and Wesley See. —Submitted by Secretary Landon Eldridge

Burleson County Fair Parade and Educational Exhibit The parade is Saturday, September 21. The SPJST Float will be available for all District One members. You will need to be at float no later than 9:30 a.m. Please wear new youth club teeshirts or camp tee-shirts. We will have an educational exhibit, courtesy of J. Beaux Hruska.

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SPJST District One Fall Meeting and Christmas Ornament Contest The fall meeting will be held, Sunday, October 13 at Lodge 17, New Tabor. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. All youth club members are encouraged to participate in the Christmas ornament contest. Guidelines can be found in your youth club handbook or at www.spjst.org.

Czech Heritage Month October is Czech Heritage Month. Mrs. Loree is helping to seek a speaker. SPJST Online/Call-in Meeting Look for upcoming announcements.

Community Service Project for September We will donate children’s books and DVDs to the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library in Caldwell.

Door Prize/Craft Committee The door prize and craft committee for September is Caleb and Coby See and Malorie and Natalie Vacha. (Since this is the same day as Grandparents’ Day program, a thought would be

some type of craft for grandparents.) Please remember that in order to receive points for community service projects for the quarter, you must participate in two of the three months for the quarter. Please be sure to give items to Mrs. Sharon, Mrs. Sheila, or Mrs. Marie so they can check you off for that month’s service project.

Reminders Please remember that in order to be eligible for summer activities next year, you must attend seven meetings. The new youth club year began June 1, 2013. Dates to Remember September 7—Barbecue cook-off and fun day at SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm September 14—Kolache Festival

September 21—Burleson County Fair Parade

October - District One Halloween Party (date to be announced) October - Czech Heritage Month

October 13—SPJST District One Fall Meeting at New Tabor

December 6—District One Christmas Social December 8—Radio M.A.S.H.

Next Meeting—September 8 The next meeting is September 8 at 2:30 pm at the SPJST Hall. Fraternally, Landon Eldridge, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club represented well at State YAD

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made it to Temple that day. Everyone enjoyed the Sokol pool party on July 23. A big thanks to Betty and Jennifer for coordinating the fun evening. What a refreshing way to end a hot summer day! Now that most of the summer activities are behind us, we can look forward to another busy school year and more SPJST fun events ahead as well. So get ready and plan on going to the Mesquite Rodeo on Saturday, August 24. More details to come. Next Meeting—September 8 Our next meeting will be Sunday, September 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the hall. See you all soon! Fraternally yours, Rita Holland, Youth Leader —SPJST—

Dear Readers, Lodge 25, Ennis was represented well at State Youth Achievement Day (YAD), and we had several youth place in various categories. I am so proud of each of you! Thanks to all the parents who made sure their child

Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Members Excel at State YAD

LEFT PHOTO: “Little Red Riding Hood” Erica Clark places first in individual talent ages 12 to 14. PHOTO 2: Amanda Droste’s Butterscotch Cookies capture first place in her age group. PHOTO 3: Devin Krajca’s

“Gorilla” picture wins first place. RIGHT PHOTO: Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, right, introduces 2002 State King Jake Holland of Lodge 25, Ennis.

LEFT PHOTO: Tori, Haley, Hanna, and friends at Sokol Pool. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 25 youth present canned drink tabs to District Three

Director Johnnie Krizan. RIGHT PHOTO: Justin, Brandon, Austen, and Josef enjoy the swim party.

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Lodge 29, Taylor youth ready for summer camp

This was my first year at District Two Camp. I had fun. I climbed the rock wall. I am ready to go again. Cody Voigt —SPJST—

Lodge 29, Taylor youth enjoys camp

This year was my first year at camp, and I had fun. I did the high swing. I was scared at first, but I liked it. I climbed the rock wall and enjoyed playing gaga ball. Thanks, District Two Leaders, for a great camp. Colten Voigt —SPJST—

Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje Youth Club reports on July meeting

The regular meeting of SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club was held on July 21, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. at Lodge 40. President Cynthia Garcia called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth Club Motto. All remained standing for a moment of silence for the good of our members and friends. In attendance were eight members, youth leader, and two adults. Members present were Cynthia and Sky Garcia, Trianna and Addy Manzano, Kelly and Kierra Taylor, Aiyana Gon-

zalez, and Daisy Enriquez. Adults present were Youth Leader Cathy Garcia and lodge members Inez Villarreal and Norma Enriquez. Kelly made a motion, seconded by Kierra, to accept the previous minutes as written in the Vestnik. Motion passed. Treasurer Trianna gave the balance of the bank statement. Balance was $1,924.22. Sky made a motion, seconded by Daisy, to accept the report. Motion passed. Trianna reported on correspondence. A packet from the Home Office and the bank statement were received. Old business included YAD; all eight members will be going to State YAD; and Corpus Christi. New business was the District Six Outing is July 28 at 11:45 a.m. at Splashway and a meal is included. Daisy will not be going. Committee reports—Scrapbook won second, and poster won second. Youth leader’s report—Keep up the good work. Everyone did awesome. Vestnik project was discussed and completed. Cathy will mail them in. The meeting adjourned at 5 p.m. All members who can stay were asked to help clean. The next meeting will be Friday, August 3 in Temple, Texas, by the pool at Best Western at 7 p.m. Submitted by, Kelly Taylor, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje Youth Club reports on August meeting

The regular meeting of SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club was held August 2, 2013, at 4:22 p.m. in the lobby of Best Western in Temple, Texas. President Cynthia Garcia called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth Club Motto. All remained standing for a moment of silence for the good of our members and friends. In attendance were eight members. Members present were Cynthia and Sky Garcia, Trianna and Addy Manzano, Kelly and Kierra Taylor, Aiyana Gonzalez, and Daisy Enriquez. Adults present were Youth Leader, Cathy Garcia and lodge members Inez Villarreal, Norma Enriquez, Mary Ortiz, and Diane and Itzel Gonzalez, guest. Also joining were Brittany and Bethany Baker along with their mom from Lodge 30, Taiton. Kelly read the minutes of the previous minutes because Youth Leader Cathy hadn’t submitted them yet to the Vestnik, but she will. Aiyana made a motion, seconded by Adryanna, to accept the previous minutes as read. Motion passed. Treasurer Trianna gave the balance of the bank statement. Balance was $1,818.23. Daisy made a motion to accept the report, seconded by Kierra. Motion passed. Daisy made a motion, seconded by Trianna, to accept Angelica Manzano as a new member to the youth club. Motioned passed. Trianna reported on correspondence. Youth Leader Cathy received the work assignment for State YAD and Daisy’s LIT camp tee-shirt. Under old business, we discussed YAD, State YAD (all eight members

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club Members Meet

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club members are pictured at their July meeting. RIGHT

PHOTO: Youth club members at the August meeting held in Temple, Texas.

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will be going), and Corpus Christi. Sky made a motion, seconded by Daisy, to give members $20 for meals. The motion passed. President Cynthia stepped down and Vice President Daisy took the leadership role. Cynthia made a motion to reimburse for mileage to State YAD to the four adults who traveled to Temple at $65 each. It was seconded by Aiyana. Motion passed. Under new business, the District Six outing was on July 28 at 11:45 a.m. at Splashway and the meal was included. All attended. Aiyana made a motion, seconded by Kierra, to do a charity project of cleaning the pantry for Society of St. Vincent de Paul on September 4 at St. Robert Church at 5 p.m. This will also be our meeting for September. Motion passed. Committee reports—Scrapbook and poster will be entered at State YAD. Youth leader’s report—Keep up the good work! Good luck to everyone participating in State YAD. Vestnik project was discussed and completed. Cathy will mail them in. Meeting adjourned at 4:53 p.m.

Next Meeting—September 4 The next meeting will be on Wednesday, September 4 at 5 p.m. at St. Robert’s Church. Submitted by, Kelly Taylor, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 48 Beyersville plans August 25 family fun day

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Lodge 202 Jourdanton youth enjoys camp

This year, camp was very fun for me. It was my first year being a L e a d e rin-Traini n g (LIT), and I had g r e a t t i m e s with my little buddies and others my age. The entire camp experiKelly House, left, and ence was Amanda Hoggard, center, great, and both of Lodge 202, I was Jourdanton and Leah happy to McDonald of Lodge 185, experiNew Braunfels. ence it.

Amanda in the gaga pit.

Throughout the day, we did team building games, along with just being silly and goofing off in the pool or at the blob. On the last day, we had our western dance, which was my favorite. We introduced our buddies to everyone, and afterwards they could say something about their LITs. One of my kids, Trianna from the El Campo lodge, went up there and told everyone that I was “the best LIT ever.” After she finished, she ran up to me, plopped in my lap, and started crying because she was going to miss me, and well, I was going to miss her, too. So we sat in my chair both crying and laughing at the fun days we had together. It was hard to say goodbye, but some kids you will find hard to forget, and she is one of them. I can’t wait to see her next year. Fraternally, Amanda Hoggard —SPJST—

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Lodge 187, Round Rock Youth Enjoy District Two Camp

I just wanted to say that District Two Camp was a lot of fun, and I had a great time being a Leader-inTraining (LIT). Alexandria Johnson and I will be there again next summer, too!

Thank you, Andrew Smith Lodge 187 Round Rock

State King’s Notebook

Lodges 202, Jourdanton; 30, Taiton: Making Connections

SPJST summer camp is a great way for youth members to make new friends and re-connect with old ones. This year at the combined camp of Districts Five, Six, and Seven, the LITs were assigned a group as well as two younger youth to look after. This gave all of the little ones the opportunity to make a friend with a “big kid’’ and to connect with the other kid assigned to the LIT. Even though she wasn’t assigned to me, I made a new friend this year at camp that I’m sure I’ll know for a lifetime. Emily Kresta from Lodge 30, Taiton is a sweet, little girl who automatically clung to me at our first group activity. She was always smiling at camp—no matter what we did. She said she couldn’t wait for Youth Achievement Day as she would be a duchess in the royalty contest. Walking into State YAD can always bring a surreal feeling to your head, and being my first time running for State King only made my stomach turn more. It was a delightful surprise to see my newfound friend Emily run up to me in excitement and jump up for a hug. Like any

Sammy is shocked when Emily pretends she’s been shot by the arrow. RIGHT PHOTO: Emily sits on Sam’s lap before the talent competition.

friend would, Emily kept a positive and calm attitude throughout the day. This calmness was contagious and helped keep my nerves down during the royalty competition. It was so much fun watching the awards ceremony with my little friend sitting in my lap smiling as always. At the end of State YAD, my friend and I had a quick goodbye knowing that we’d see each other again. Even though we live far apart and have been acquainted for such a short time, Emily has impacted me in more ways than one. I love to have the opportunity to see a person grow and develop friendships. I’m sure many years from now, I’ll still look forward to seeing my little friend Emily. Fraternally, Sammy Hoggard Lodge 202, Jourdanton 2013-2014 SPJST State King —SPJST— Emily jumps on Sam’s back for a piggy back ride at camp!

Emily, Sam, and Ethan wait for the royalty competition at State YAD in Temple.

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Annual Marak Homecoming Picnic this Sunday

The Annual Homecoming Picnic in Marak, Texas, at SS Cyril and Methodius Church in this Sunday, August 25, 2013. Marak is located seven miles northwest of Cameron on FM 2269. Mass is at 10:15 a.m. A home-fried chicken and sausage dinner with all the trimmings will be served beginning at 11 a.m. Meal tickets are $9 each and also available through drivethru line for plates-to-go. Serving continues while food lasts. Games begin at 12 noon. The Praha Brothers play from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. An auction begins at 3:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available. The event includes entertainment for the entire family. We invite all SPJST members and friends to this annual event. Fraternally, James Dohnalik Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

Czech Feszt for Kids set for Sept. 21

The Czech Heritage Museum will be having a “Czech Feszt” for kids program at the museum on Saturday, September 21, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program is for kids ages eight to 12. Tuition of $15 will include lunch. The museum will be sharing Texas Czech culture, music, language, history, and food with the campers in this session. The program will include a tour of the museum, language and song, crafts, and genealogy. We must have pre-registration paperwork and

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Bratrství Wednesday, August 21, 2013

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payment for each camper by September 18. Applications are available at the museum. Instead of providing a summer program, the museum is looking at providing the Czech Feszt for Kids on a Saturday four times a year at minimal cost. Each quarter, the program will have a different focus. We need and appreciate your support of our programs. Submitted by, Becky Vajdak CHM Administrator Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—

distance of sea is 326 km. With area 78 866 km2 is the state ČR on 113th position in the world. ČR has frontiers with states Germany, Poland, Austria and Slovakia. Mostly hilly country and highlands create flat of the ČR. Two-thirds of area lies at a height to 500 m above sea level. The highest place is top of

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mountain Sněžka (1602 m above sea level). Mountainous country is board range of the Czech massive, belt of west Carpathians at frontiers with Slovakia and inland mountains (e.g. Czech-Moravian highland). There exist rocks of granite, basalt, sandstone SiO2, limestone CaCO3, slate, gneiss. Interesting rock formations

• Letters to Bibbie •

ABOVE LEFT PHOTO: Abyss Machoca. RIGHT: Dam Lipno. BELOW LEFT: Barley harvest. BELOW RIGHT: Vineyard.

Dear Bibbie, I will write today about the Czech Republic (next ČR) from the view of geography and natural point. ČR is an inland state in the middle of Europe on the north and east hemisphere. These are boundary points: the most north one is 51º 03’ of north latitude, the most south one is 48º 33’ of north latitude, the most west one is 12º 05’ of east longitude, the most east one is 18° 51’ of east longitude. The shortest

ABOVE LEFT PHOTO: Gentiana. RIGHT: Hop garden. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Wood grouse. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Mountain rip. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Pravcicka brana.

This article is one of a series of “Letters to Bibbie, ” written by Ivo Marek to his distant relative Vickie (Bibbie) Cooper of Granger, Texas. Ivo and his parents live in Choceň, Czech Republic. Ivo is an engineer by profession and an accomplished weaver and textile artist. In addition, his hobbies are gardening, cooking, and fine-tuning his English.

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Vary, Poděbrady, and Luhačovice. Especially protected nature parks are on 15.1% flat of state. Protected are rare kinds of plants, animals and treemonuments. Fraternally, Ivo.

ABOVE LEFT PHOTO: Spruce forest. CENTER: Stalactities in the cave. RIGHT: Troillus europaeuus. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Cortusa matthioli. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Lynx.

a r i s e through erosion in sandstones of north and northeast Bohemia, so called. “rock towns.” T h e biggest natural rock bridge named Pravčice gate is from sandstone. There creates caves and gorges through influence of CO2 dissolving in water H2O; the most well-known is Macocha gorge in Moravian karst. Weather is mild and transient between ocean and continental one. Characteristic is regular rotating of 4 year seasons i.e. spring, summer, fall and winter. Year length of sunshine is in average 1600 hours, average year

temperature of air is 5.5°C to 9°C. The warmest are lowlands, the coldest are mountains. The coldest month is January. The most common type of agriculture soils is dry brown ones; in lowlands are crop black ones. It is grown grain (wheat, barley, and corn), potatoes, sugar beet, flax, canola, hopplant, fruit trees, and grapevines. It breeds in domestic production cattle, pigs, fowl, bees and sweet-water fishes. Forests covers one-third of ČR area, mostly spruces and pines grow in them. Wood is an export article. It mines black and brown coal, kaolin, clay, graphite, limestone, sand, gravel, uranium (pitchblende) from mineral raw materials. ČR is the main European watershed. Most of the rivers and springs in the country divert water abroad. Longterm average of water precipitations is 693 mm (27”) water per year. The longest river is Vltava. River Labe has the biggest flow. Man-made valley water reservoirs were built in 20th

century and were created b y damming of rivers. These m a n m a d e lakes are for protection of settlements against floods; for regulation of flow in rivers; as water store-reservoirs; for electricity power production; and for recreation use. Vltava cascade is set of water dams on Vltava for example: Lipno, Orlík, and Slapy. Ponds were built from 12th century especially for fish breeding (e.g. Rožmberk). Springs of curative mineral waters exist in areas of tectonic faults, mostly in North-east Bohemia. Spa towns using mineral waters are Karlovy

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Milá Bibbie, dnes budu psát o České republice (dále ČR) z hlediska geografického a přírodního. ČR je vnitrozemský stát ve střední Evropě na severní a východní polokouli. Krajními body jsou: nejsevernější 51º 03’ severní šířky , nejjižnější 48º 33’ severní šířky, nejzápadnější 12º 05’ východní délky, nejvýchodnější 18° 51’ východní délky. Nejkratší vzdálenost od moře je 326 km. Rozlohou 78 866 km2 je stát ČR na 113. místě ve světě. ČR má hranice se státy Německem, Polskem, Rakouskem, Slovenskem. Povrch ČR tvoří převážně pahorkatiny a vrchoviny. 2/3 území leží ve výšce do 500 m nad mořem. Nejvýše položené místo je vrchol hory Sněžka (1602 m n. mořem). Hornatiny jsou okrajová pohoří Českého masivu, pás Západních Karpat u hranic se Slovenskem a vnitrozemská pohoří (

Czech Heritage Museum announces new junior docent

Czech Heritage Museum Mannequin Gets Kroj Update

Czech Heritage Museum staff Kenny Lange, left, and Frank Klinkovsky are pictured dressing one of the Museum’s mannequins. Textile expert Ms. Alice Vida of San Antonio came into the museum on July 20, 2013, and pointed out that the mannequin was not dressed properly. Her outfit was missing a traditional undergarment that was worn under short blouses with no petticoat. Alice made a cotton/linen undershirt called a rebac - spodnik by hand for the museum and sent it to the Museum. Alice also researched this type of kroj, and it comes from the

northwest part of Slovakia that borders the current Czech Republic in (the Trenčín region). With the donated rebac, the entire dress, apron, short blouse, and collar can now be seen by visitors. The Museum kroj was donated by Joyce Eddy in memory of her grandparents, Katarina and John Rendeck, who lived in the West, Texas, area. The kroj was made by Katarina using cotton that she spun by hand, and it has tiny handmade pleats. It is an unusual early Czech Texas textile that shows the incredible talent of Katarina Rendeck.

The newest Junior Docent at the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple is Katie Miller, daughter of Nancy and Jerry Miller of Temple. Katie is a member of SPJST Lodge 177, Academy. “We are so happy to have her volunteering here and will miss her when she goes to the University of Texas at Austin in the fall,” says CHM Administrator Becky Vajdak. —SPJST—

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např. hora Říp). Vyskytují se horniny např. žula, čedič, pískovec, vápenec, břidlice, rula. V pískovcích v severních a severovýchodních Čechách vznikají erozí pozoruhodné skalní útvary, tzv. „skalní města“. Největší přírodní skalní most je Pravčická brána. Ve vápencích se vlivem oxidu uhličitého rozpuštěného ve vodě vytvářejí jeskyně a propasti; nejznámější je propast Macocha v Moravském krasu. Podnebí je mírné a přechodné mezi oceánickým a kontinentálním. Charakteristické je pravidelné střídání 4 ročních období tj. jaro, léto, podzim, zima. Roční délka slunečního svitu je průměrně 1600 hodin, průměrná roční teplota vzduchu je 5,5°C až 9 °C. Nejteplejší jsou nížiny, nejchladnější jsou hory. Nejchladnějším měsícem bývá leden. Nejrozšířenějším typem zemědělských půd jsou hnědozemě, v nížinách jsou úrodné černozemě. Pěstuje se obilí (pšenice, ječmen, kukuřice), brambory, cukrová řepa, len, řepka, chmel, ovocné stromy, vinná réva. V živočišné výrobě se chová skot, prasata, drůbeže, včely a sladkovodní ryby. Lesy pokrývají 1/3 území ČR; rostou v nich převážně smrky a borovice. Dřevo je vývozním artik-

lem. Z nerostných surovin se těží černé a hnědé uhlí, kaolín, jíl, grafit, vápenec, písek, štěrk, uran. ČR leží na hlavním evropském rozvodí. Většina řek pramení v tuzemsku a odvádí vodu do zahraničí. Dlouhodobý průměr vodních srážek je 693 mm vody za rok. Nejdelší řekou je Vltava. Řeka Labe má největší průtok. Umělé údolní vodní nádrže byly budovány ve 20. století a vznikly přehrazením vodních toků. Tato umělá jezera slouží pro ochranu obcí před povodněmi, pro regulaci průtoku v řekách, jako zásobárny vody, pro

Miller Family Donates Puppet Theatre to Czech Heritage Museum

výrobu elektrické energie, pro rekreační účely. Vltavská kaskáda je soustava vodních nádrží na Vltavě

např. Lipno, Orlík, Slapy. Rybníky byly budovány od 12. století zejména za účelem chovu ryb (např. Rožmberk). Prameny léčivých minerálních vod se vyskytují v oblastech tektonických zlomů a v místech dohasínající sopečné činnosti převážně v Severozápadních Čechách. Lázeňská města využívající minerálních vod jsou např. Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně, Františkovy Lázně, Poděbrady, Luhačovice. Zvláště chráněná území zaujímají 15,1 % plochy státu. Jsou to národní parky (např. KRNAP) a chráněné krajinné oblasti (např. Český ráj). Chráněné jsou vzácné druhy rostlin, živočichů (např. rys, tetřev hlušec, kos horský) a památné stromy. S pozdravem, Ivo —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. Now Through Dec. 31 Czech Muzika, Texas-Style Exhibit—at Czech Heritage Museum, Temple, 119 West French Street. (254) 899-2935. Visit www.czechmuseum.org.

Saturdays Through September Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum—at 200 Fawn Street, Caldwell, Texas. Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feature display is items used to raise babies and toddlers during the early 1900s. Private tours available. Call Lora Petty (979) 567-1871 or Margaret Polansky (979) 535-8127.

Nancy Miller of Lodge 177, Academy is pictured with Don Mears of the Czech Heritage Museum. Nancy and her husband Jerry donated this puppet theater for the Czech Heritage Museum to use for puppet shows. Notice the puppet “Kocka” in the theatre curtains. Kocka is very excited about the theatre and is looking forward to helping the staff decorate and prepare the theatre. Nancy is an SPJST Home Office employee. The Museum is so grateful to the Millers for the theatre. “We are planning on using puppets to share the Czech language, tell Czech folk tales, explain the Czech migration story, and share the Czech love of puppets with the public,” CHM Administrator Becky Vajdak says. “We plan on having these as a part of the Second Saturday Program. We look forward to our shows for the young and the young-at-heart.”

August 23 12th Annual San Antonio Czech Gala—at St. Luke’s Catholic Church Parish Hall, San Antonio, Texas, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Czech music and Czech food; great prize drawing; silent auction. Proceeds benefit TCHCC, La Grange. For more information and ticket prices, call (210) 410-8840. Submitted by Alice Vida.

August 24 CCMH 19th Annual Benefit Gala ‘A Festival of Arts and Flowers’—at Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto Street (in the Museum District). Event includes entertainment, silent/live auctions, dinner, dance. Benefitting CCMH. For information, call (713) 528-2060; or visit www.czechcenter.org.

September 2 TCGS Submission Deadline for Family Pioneer Room Project Photos—Information to include with photos: family name, maiden name of wife, identities of all in the photo, immigration date, village of origin in Bohemia or Moravia, places they called home in Texas (town, community, and county), and your name, relationship to the primary person/immigrant in the photo, address, and telephone number. The Pioneer Room is located downstairs in the SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple. Send photos/info to Monica Havelka, PO Box 94, Walburg, Texas 78673. For questions, call (512) 868-3593; or email keydok@ecpi.com.

September 17 - November 12 Conversational Czech Classes (Advanced)—at Blinn College in Schulenburg, Texas and in Sealy via interactive video conference: class includes reading articles from Texas Czech newspapers and the internet in Czech covering many topics of Texas Czech history, culture, and music, and features Moravian dialects spoken in Texas. Instructor is Thadious Polasek of SPJST Lodge 67, Schulenburg. Pre-registration is required; call (979) 743 5237.

Wednesdays September 18 - November 13 Conversational Czech Classes (Intermediate)—at Blinn College in Schulenburg, Texas and in Sealy via interactive video conference: class includes discussion of how the names of Texas Czech communities reflect Czech history, and features Moravian dialects spoken in Texas. Instructor is Thadious Polasek of SPJST Lodge 67, Schulenburg. Pre-registration is required; call (979) 743 5237.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

v S o u n dC z ec h v Lazing the day away

Welcome to another edition of SoundCzech. In today’s edition, we look at at expressions using the word ‘líný’ or ‘línej’— informal, featured in the song Jsem tak línej by legendary Czech pop group Olympic. Yawn. What could be more appropriate for the lazy days of summer, on a weekend when temperatures are expected to hit around 35 degrees Celsius! Laziness of course doesn’t necessarily have to be any way connected to the heat. Someone who is lazy by nature — think of Jughead in Archie comics or in a Czech context Hloupý Honza who never wants to do anything but hang around his bed in the kitchen — might be derided as being liný jako veš - as lazy as a pig; although veš means louse.

Someone who lazes around or sleeps until noon with alarming regularity - say boys in their teenage years - might be criticized by their family as líná kůže - lazy skin. I always imagine a boar hide hung on a cottage wall, just hanging around. Lazy bones would be the equivalent in English. The Czechs have an expression to get the blood flowing again — hejbni kostrou! —

which means get moving or literally move your skeleton, move your bones! Such a lazy person — takový lenoch! Someone who takes a long time to get somewhere, who was lazy and is now angry you kicked them out of bed, and has a proverbial black cloud over his head and is kicking an imaginary tin can along the road — se

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táhne jako smrad — is moving slow as a stench. Táhnout se jako štrúdl also exists, meaning to drag one’s heels, to

Annual Homecoming

Picnic Sunday, August 25

Marak, Texas

SS Cyril and Methodius Church 7 miles northwest of Cameron on FM 2269

Mass 10:15 a.m. • Dinner 11 a.m. Games 12 noon • Refreshments

Home-Fried Chicken and Sausage

Plates served with all the trimmings Meal Tickets - $9 each Drive-Thru Line for Plates-to-Go Serving begins at 11 a.m. Continuous serving while food lasts. Praha Brothers - 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Auction 3:30 p.m. Entertainment for the entire family!

SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm 2001 Waldeck Road • Ledbetter, Texas 78946

PlanPlan to attend to attend FARM’s SPJST ENC/COOPER ENC/COOPER FARM’s 3rdSPJST Annual 3rd Annual

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FAMILY FUN DAY! AND

SEPT. 7, 2013

Games Horseshoe/Washer Tournaments Ennis Czech Boys

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Family Fun Day 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Horseshoe and Washer Tournaments Refreshments • Games • Inflatables Ennis Czech Boys playing from 2 to 7 p.m.

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Sponsorships and/Donations Greatly Appreciated For more information, contact Lisa Bubela (979) 541-7450 • email lbubela@warpspeed1.net or Barbara Linney-Gonzales (713) 254-3383 • email district5dyc@aol.com

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be a slowcoach. Move it lazybones! Štrúdl is apple pastry, by the way, to be as slow as apple pastry! Now that’s slow! To come back to the Olympic song, the group’s singer/guitarist Petr Janda sings, I wonder why I am so lazy, nothing makes me get up in the morning . . . Actually, that doesn’t sound half bad. Dr. Seuss has a famous children’s book about everyone getting up, up, up, going up Mt. Dilmadilts, up you worms, you pigs on stilts, up, up today. Umm, no. On second thought, like his protagonist, I think I’ll stay in bed. Maybe in the afternoon, I’ll take a cab and plop myself down by the nearest watering hole and doze off in the shade on a hot summer’s day. Let others work if they want. Want to mow your lawn? Feel free. Want to muck around underneath your car? By all means, don’t let me stop you. I’ll just lie down by this tree . . . and if you don’t like it, hey, you

can hurl all the insults you want.

— Jan Velinger

http://www.radio.cz/en/section/SoundCzech/lazing-the-day-away; 0308-2013

—SPJST—

Texas Czech Genealogical Society Website: txczgs.org

Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs.”

For membership: Merlene Bravenec (254) 778-7285

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

TCGS announces Texas Czech Pioneer Room Project

TCGS is accepting photos for its Texas Czech Pioneer Room Project, you still have time. You may submit any number of photos and information - remembering the submission must be postmarked on or before September 2, 2013. Information to include with photo/s is:

• Family name • Maiden name of wife • Identities of all in the photo • Immigration date • Village of origin in Bohemia or Moravia • Places they called home in Texas (town, community and county) • Include your name, relationship to the primary person/immigrant in the photo, address and telephone.

The Pioneer Room, located downstairs in the SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main, Temple will be taking on a new look. Soon, Texas Czech Genealogical Society will begin the layout for “the new look.” Send photos/information to Monica Havelka, PO Box 94, Walburg, TX 78673. For questions, call (512) 8683593; or email keydok@ecpi.com. —SPJST—

Available: Vsetin - Its Fight for Freedom

A most fascinating and enlighting book is now available in English thanks to the Mikulencak family who donated a number of books to TCGS, with Vsetin - Its Fight For Freedom being among them; and TCGS members: Arnold Pechal who made the initial contact to secure permission to translate the book, Darwin Machu who used his Czech language skills to translate, Leroy Hurta who entered the material into the software program to be submitted to the publisher, and last but not least, Nancy Machu and Pat Hejl for proofing. Cost of the book is $21 plus $4 for shipping/handling. You can own your own personal copy by sending a check, made out to TCGS to: Bill Hodon, 1201 Nimbus Drive, Pflugerville, Texas 78660. Bill can also be contacted at (512) 2515201 or via email bdhodon@sbcglobal.net for more information. —SPJST—

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SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Fundraiser

Outdoor Extravaganza

Saturday September 21, 2013 Seaton Star Hall Social Hour - 5 p.m. • Meal - 6:30 p.m. Live and Silent Auctions Bucket Drawings • Games Top Prize Drawings Donation: $35 per person

(Meal, beverages, and snacks provided.) Children of ticket holders can attend for $5 each.

~ Top Prizes ~

• 1-Person Guided Management Buck Hunt at Tenroc Ranch in Salado, Texas (2 days includes 1 buck and 1 doe, game care and one night lodging) • 3-Person 1/2 Day Pheasant, 1/2 Day Quail Guided Combination Hunt in Santa Anna, Texas • 5-Night Caribbean Cruise/Travel Voucher for 2 Departing from Galveston, Texas • 4-Person One Round of Golf at Tour 18 Dallas in Flower Mound, Texas • 1-Person Guided Hog Hunt with Ronnie Creek from TV Show “American Hoggers” and Dinner with Ronnie at Ratibor Country Grill

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Get your tickets today. Only 500 will be sold.

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S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living!

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Pictures are worth 1,000 words . . .

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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment

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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, August 30—Potato Peel Party/Social, 4 p.m. Monday, September 2—Westfest Food Booth Cleanup Party, 9 a.m. Friday, September 6—Social night, 6 p.m. Friday, September 20—Social night, 6 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Directions: From Interstate 35, take the West exit and stop at the blinking light. Go east at the blinking light and stay on Oak Street through downtown West. Take Farm Road 2114 East for 3 miles. Turn right on Czech Hall Road. The lodge hall is on the right about 1/2 mile down the road. Hall Rental Information: (254) 826-5882; Hall Phone: (254) 826-0005. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall, 503 Park Drive, Weimar.

LODGE 9, SNOOK (1) Lodge Hall: 457 CR 269, Snook. Directions: From Snook, turn on FM 2155 to downtown. At Snook School, stay right on Spur 2155. At “T”, turn right on CR 269. Go 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (979) 272-3732. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 13, DIME BOX (1) Lodge Hall: 425 CR 424, Dime Box. Directions: In Dime Box, turn left from FM 141 on CR 424. Go east on CR 425 for 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (979) 884-1451; Hall Phone: (979) 8843211. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the hall. Please join us!

LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 36, Buckholts. Directions: Hall is located on Highway 36, east of Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: (254) 593-2222. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded.

LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Highway 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles; turn left on CR 225. Go one

mile, veering to the right. Lodge building is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (979) 272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Sunday, September 8—Ennis Czech Boys, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $8 per person Saturday, September 14—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six 50th Anniversary Party with Free Dance, 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday, September 15—Czechaholics, polka/waltz/ mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $8 per person Sunday, November 3—Central Texas Accordion Jamboree, 3 to 7 p.m. For information, contact Rollie Redering (512) 913-1747. Watch for more details.

Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information/Country/Western Band Bookings: Sheryl Wright (512 2298222; Polka Band Bookings: Artie Monson (512) 281-3711; Hall phone: (512) 285-3100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall. Call Youth Leader Joyce Bowen for information (512) 856-2481.

LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Rita Marburger (512) 859-2584. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg. Directions: Located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia. From Highway 77 between Hallettsville and Schulenburg, take FM 532 West four miles to Moravia. Turn right on FM 957 North. Go one mile; hall is on the right. Lodge Meetings: Tuesday after the second Sunday in March, June, and September, 7:30 p.m.; and the first Sunday of December, 3 p.m.

LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit at blinking light on Hwy 53 to FM 485; go one mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Mark or Brenda Maddux (254) 985-0002; Hall phone: (254) 985-2393. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Saturday, August 24—Rental Saturday, August 31—Rental Saturday, September 7—Rental Sunday, September 8—Youth club meeting Thursday, September 12—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, September 14—Rental Saturday, September 28—Telico VFD Benefit

Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay on Hwy 287 East until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and go under the overpass at Interstate 45. Go approx. 3/4 mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (972) 875-8381; Hall Phone: (972) 875-8381. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Youth club meetings are at 1:30 p.m. and are scheduled on a different Sunday of the month depending on hall rentals. Call Youth Leader Rita Holland for youth club information (469) 337-2284. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m

LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard. LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) All Wednesday and Friday night dances have free admission.

Friday, August 23–Live dance music by Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band, 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, August 28—Live music by the Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m. at Taylor SPJST Hall. Admission is free. Friday, August 30—Live dance music by The Lawmen, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 mile to the hall. Hall Rental Information: (512) 352-9139; Hall Phone: (512) 352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m., at the hall. For youth club info, call Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 468-1347. 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, September 7—Lost Heart Highway Saturday, September 21—Timeless Country Saturday, September 28—Billy Ray Heart of the Night

Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH-35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy. 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy. 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end turn right; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (254) 875-2156; Hall Phone: (254) 863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: (512) 237-2438/day; (830) 8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR; go 2 miles to Mumford Road and turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. The lodge hall is at the bend of the road (white building). Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields (979) 324-5961; FAC Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287. Insurance certificates info, call Secretary Lillie Matejka O’Shields (979) 324-5961. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Brenda Cox (979) 243-4222; 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. 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, September 14—Public dance: Red Ravens, 7 to 11 p.m. Hall, bar, and kitchen open at 6 p.m. Saturday, September 21—Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Outdoor Extravaganza. See ad on page 28. Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy. 53, Temple. Directions: Seaton Star Hall is five miles east of Temple on High-

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way 53 (Adams Avenue). Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Frank Klinkovsky (254) 773-4801; Hall Phone: (254) 985-2548. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. 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 July 15 at 6:30 p.m. and 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) Please Note: The June 2 lodge meeting has rescheduled and will now be held Friday, August 2 at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Hall, 303 South Harrison Street, West, Texas (next to St. Mary’s Catholic Church).

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 p.m. at the hall. Board of Directors’ Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 3:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355.

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

LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH-35 East in Dallas, take IH-20 East. From IH-20 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

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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: Lucas Davidson (254) 405-5168. 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, August 24—No dance Saturday, August 31—No dance Saturday, September 7—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band music. *Dress Code. $15 per person Saturday, September 14—River Road Boys, western swing. $10/person Saturday, September 21—Al Sulak, polka/variety. $10 per person Friday, September 27—Miss Leslie, country/western. $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 Country Inn Steakhouse, East 1000 Blue Belle Loop, 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) 993-6878; 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 meet-

ing 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) 982-4530. Hall Phone: (254) 982-4434. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall; Trustees meet at 6:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; kitchen is open. LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at Carmine Lions Club Building, 201 Centennial Street, Carmine.

LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Hall: 1150 South Burleson Boulevard, Burleson. Directions: IH-35 West, one-quarter mile south of Hidden Creek Parkway exit in Burleson. Hall Rental Information: (817) 558-2400; (817) 295-3483; (817) 371-0255; (972) 268-0022; Hall Phone: (817) 295-9665. Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 181, CONROE (5) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month, 6 p.m. at Incredible Pizza, 230 South Loop 336, Conroe, Texas 77304 (north side of South Loop 336 immediately west of I-45). For more information, contact Barbara Williams-Rash (936) 295-7778/email b.d.willrash@att.net; Chuck Toney (281) 3629062/email cdtiii@toney.us; or Jim Dinaso (281) 8363649/email jimdinaso@gmail.com.

LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY (2) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at The Chicken Place.

LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North and stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Take a right on Mayfield; go down and take a left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (817) 465-8538; (214) 8769029. 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) Note: Lodge meeting time is now 7:30 p.m. until further notice.

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, 7:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Theresa Haag (830) 625-8262 for meeting date/time/location.

LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy. 36, Caldwell. Directions: Lodge building is just off Hwy. 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: (979) 567-4264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Social games: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-2073309541002. LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy. 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. There will be a 7-11 on the right. Turn right; proceed past Hopewell School. Continue through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple: Take IH-35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign; take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The second street to the right is Luther Peterson Boulevard. Hall Rental Information:

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(512) 255-1554; (512) 771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall followed by a covered dish meal. Board Meeting: 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall.

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) 373-9482. 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. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton.

LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE (3) Lodge Meetings: For meeting date/time/location, call Norman Kneschk (254) 386-3222; or email normk_82@hughes.net. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Sandra Pierce (254) 485-5801 for meeting date, time, and location.

LODGE 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Mary Hatter (940) 322-8503; or any sales agent for meeting location.

LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: Every third Sunday of January, March, May, July, and September at 6 p.m. Contact Secretary Pam Lehmann (806) 561-5105 for location. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month at 5 p.m. Contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams (806) 990-3351 for location. LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. Call Secretary Edna Rivas (915) 727-2048 for meeting location.

LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Call for meeting location Secretary Tammy Copeland (325) 320-4089. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader 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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