Volume 101 Number 34
ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T Benevolence
H E R A L D
★ Humanity
ISSN —07458800
★ Brotherhood
September 4, 2013
From Ennis to Prague By Margaret Krajca Lodge 25, Ennis
Preserving Memories and History
2013-2014 SPJST State Queen Julia Zavodny scans in past youth club scrapbooks at the Home Office in August. The scrapbooks will be part of SPJST’s online archive. If your lodge or youth club is interested in digitizing its scrapbooks, please contact the Vestnik Editor’s office.
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Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 District News........................................5 Lodge Section......................................6 Youth Section.....................................16
Elizabeth Kristinek, right, daughter of Jason Kristinek, and Tristan Turner, left, son of Neal and Jennifer Kristinek Turner, present Angeline Turner with her new SPJST certificate. Grandparents are Jerome and Cyndy Kristinek, all of Lodge 157, Lubbock. Angeline was named after her great-grandmother, Angeline Kristinek.
This has been an extra busy year, and I wanted to share with you another adventure that Johnnie and I had in March. We had the wonderful experience of traveling to Germany and Czech Republic! Our grandson Blake was preparing for his discharge from the military so we wanted to see him and his wife Haley before he left. We arrived at Frankfurt Germany Airport on Sunday, March 10 with Laure, Greg, and Rita, and caught a train to Bamberg where Blake was stationed. In the USA, normally spring break is warm weather. But to our surprise, European spring weather this year was the coldest they had experienced in 10 years. Despite snow storms, ice on the roads, and below freezing temperatures, we kept trucking - literally. Laure and Blake rented a 10-passenger van and drove us all over the countryside. We even went on the Autobahn. I named it the “automatic bomb” because Blake was driving, I think, at least 100 miles per hour! We toured castles, churches, and cathedrals and enjoyed eating pig knuckles, kolaches, strudels, and all their versions of liver soup. We sampled dark beer, light beer, cold beer, smoked beer, and hot beer. We drank homemade peach slivovice, sampled Jelinek’s special brew, and drank hot tea. We had lots of “nice driveways.” (You’ll have to ask Johnnie about his “nice driveway” joke). Freezing cold weather was not going to stop us from this great adventure of a lifetime. We had the pleasure of visiting many of the villages where both John-
Inside Th is Week’s Vestnik
Vestnik Project...................................17 In Memoriam ......................................22 Czech Culture ....................................25 Advertisements.............................27-29 Lodge Calendar .................................30 SPJST Cookbook Order Form..........32
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District Six youth enjoy day at Splashway
Lodge 25, Ennis Reporter Margaret Krajca, right, and daughter Rita Holland, who serves as Lodge 25 Youth Leader, are pictured at the Trojacek grave in Bechyne, Czech Republic.
nie’s and my families came from. The Krajca and Mach families came from the Lipa area. Here, we met the Mach cousins, Dennis and Michael, who spent the day taking us to the church where the Krajcas were married, to the original Krajca farm which is up on a hilltop overlooking Lipa, and to the Jelinek Distillery. I was happy to be able to find my Trojacek and Cvach family roots in Bechyne. We were able to locate my great-grandparents Trojacek’s grave at St. Michael Cemetery. Vaclav Martinek and his wife Rosemary welcomed us into their Chmelna House no. 10 which is the original Martinek
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Lodge 88 Houston youth attends mission camp
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Lodge 162 Iowa Colony youth enjoy summer camp
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Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Editor’s Note
SPJST HERALD
SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.org
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SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-2902 • Home: (254) 985-0007 email: vanicek@spjst.com
VICE PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF, CFFM Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-1450 • Home: (254) 534-1930 email: genemc@spjst.com SECRETARY-TREASURER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 721-4739 • Home: (254) 778-3720 email: leonardm@spjst.com
DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878-0085 Home: (979) 272-3265 • Mobile: (979) 224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR JESSE POSPISIL 4710 FM 1331, Taylor, Texas 76574-2164 Home: (512) 365-1110 • Mobile: (512) 826-7371 email: jlpospisil@yahoo.com
DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, Texas 76691-2017 Home: (254) 826-5882
DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BILLY ROLLWITZ, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 195, Rowena, Texas 76875-0195 Home: (325) 442-3141 • Mobile: (325) 277-5362 Office: (325) 442-3038 • email: brollwitz@verizon.net DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT, FIC 1243 Clovis Rd, Houston, Texas 77008-6232 Home: (713) 864-2163 • email: lpflugh@aol.com DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR KAREN KASPAR, FIC, CFFM 8550 N. State Highway 71 El Campo, Texas 77437-9819 Home: (979) 543-2532 • Mobile: (979) 332-1616 email: k-kaspar@hotmail.com
DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR BOB J. BAYER, FIC 1100 Hospital Blvd, Floresville, Texas 78114-2912 Home: (830) 393-9073 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/ MARKETING MANAGER Don Strickland Mobile: (254) 239-8206 • Office: (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-1456 • email: dons@spjst.com FRATERNAL FIELD MANAGERS DISTRICTS ONE/THREE Philip (Phil) McBee, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 239-7580 • Fax: (325) 784-7448 email: philm@spjst.com DISTRICTS TWO/SEVEN Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 231-7722 • Fax: (254) 501-4479 email: hadixon2003@yahoo.com DISTRICT FOUR Bobby Davis, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 239-9153 • Fax: (325) 657-2003 email: bobbyd@spjst.com DISTRICTS FIVE/SIX Delisle Doherty Mobile: (254) 239-9616 • Fax: (281) 855-3039 email: delisled@spjst.com
FINANCIAL SECRETARY ROY VAJDAK (254) 773-1575 email: royv@spjst.com
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR FRANK HORAK Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0681 email: frankh@spjst.com STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR LYNETTE TALASEK Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 931-0639 email: lynettet@spjst.com
DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - 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
Great ser vice, happy smiles
avid and I were honored to attend Lodge 29, Taylor’s Barbecue Cook-Off Appreciation Dinner on August 19. We were very impressed with the event. As we drove into the parking lot, we noticed the new, bright roof on the hall. We were greeted at the door by smiling, happy, energetic youth club members who were welcoming everyone and wishing good times. That was so nice. A delicious homemade meal of tender steak, the best green beans, delicious potatoes, and homemade bread was served. And for dessert, I had the absolute best piece of homemade lemon square that I have ever tasted. Just as we finished, eager youth club members were coming around and taking our plates and offering drink refills. Talk about great service . . . with happy smiles! Thanks, Lodge 29, for a great evening. And, thank you, youth club members (under the direction of Youth Leader Cristy Girod and Assistant Youth Leader Connie Voigt) for your helpfulness. Be sure to save the dates of September 27 and 28 for Lodge 29’s annual barbecue cookoff at the lodge hall.
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Fall Fun Days District Fall Fun Days begin this weekend! Mark your calendars, and plan to attend your district’s fall meeting and fun day. Dates and locations are: District One—Sunday, October 13 Lodge 17, New Tabor District Two—Sunday, September 22 Lodge 80, Holland District Three—Sunday, October 27 Lodge 6, Cottonwood
District Four—Saturday, October 5 Lodge 49, Rowena District Five—Saturday, September 21 White Oak Conference Center in Houston District Six—Sunday, October 27 Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje District Seven—Sunday, September 8 American Legion Hall in Jourdanton
Next Week’s Vestnik The Editor’s email box has been filled with articles and photos for the Vestnik. Thanks to our contributors. Instead of bumping the issue to 40 pages (with limited color) and having many of the pictures printed in black and white, I opted to keep it at a full-color 32-page issue. So next week’s Vestnik will include the items that didn’t make this week’s issue. The September 11 Vestnik will also include the July Supreme Lodge meeting minutes and photos from Lodge 84, Dallas’ Princess Ball.
Vestnik Deadlines Please make a note of the following very important Vestnik notices and deadlines. 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
Wednesday, September 25 at 5 p.m. Deadline for October 2 Vestnik —SPJST—
~ IMPORTANT NOTICE ~ • 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.
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Readers Write
Member shares “Cornbread” recipe corrections
I have been looking at my copy of the SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook and noticed that one of the recipes I submitted has errors in it. The recipe is on page 401 for Cornbread. These are corrections that should be noted: (1) the amount of baking powder should be 4 teaspoons, not 1/2 teaspoon
(2) 1/4 teaspoon of salt is not listed, and should be
(3) in the directions, the sugar is not mentioned. It should have been included in the sentence: Sift cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into mixing bowl.
I’m so sorry to those who have tried the recipe, and found it to be a flop without enough baking powder, when in reality, it is a delicious cornbread. I have tried several of the recipes and have given the book as gifts to my family and friends. It is an outstanding collection of superb recipes which can be a delight to all cooks. Since I love cooking for my family and friends, I look forward to continuing to enjoy trying the many new recipes I have noted in the book. Thank you! Shirley Drexler Moczygemba Lodge 32, Victoria —SPJST—
Czech Heritage Museum expresses thanks
Dear SPJST, The Czech Heritage Museum would like to thank Lodge 177, Academy for the generous gift to the museum of $1,800. We are working very hard at the Museum on programs and projects that will help to promote and preserve Czech heritage. Your financial support is essential to help us with this mission. Once again, thank you so very much for your gift and your support. Fraternally, Becky Vajdak Administrator Czech Heritage Museum —SPJST—
Lodge 189, BryanCollege Station youth expresses appreciation
Dear Mr. Vanicek, I would like to sincerely thank you for generously awarding me the Sid Pokladnik Scholarship of $1,000. It will help me tremendously as I begin my journey as a freshman at Texas A&M . . . especially, since I will be in the Corps and will not have time for a job. Thank you again for honoring me with this scholarship. Fraternally, Adam Wenck —SPJST—
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Family Fun and Important Dates
Sept. 7
SPJST Education and Nature Center Fundraiser Cooper Farm, Ledbetter Sept. 7 Lodge 48, Beyersville Annual Fundraiser (2) Sept. 8 District Seven Fall Fun Day American Legion Hall, Jourdanton Sept. 14 SPJST Float • Rogers Homecoming Parade (2) 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. 18 No Vestnik Published Sept. 21 SPJST Float • Burleson County Fair Parade, Caldwell (1) Sept. 21 Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza (2) Sept. 21 District Five Fall Meeting White Oak Conference Center Sept. 27-28 Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off (2) Sept. 28 District Youth Counselors’ Fall Meeting Blaha Farm House • El Campo (6) October Czech Heritage Month in Texas October 1 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Begins Oct. 4-5 Dime Box Black Bridge Festival and Mini Marathon Lodge 13, Dime Box (1) Oct. 10 SPJST Float • Austin County Fair Parade, Bellville (1)
Now’s the time to submit important dates for the 2014 SPJST Calendar! Attention, SPJST Districts, Lodges and Youth Clubs! Please send in your district/lodge/youth club important dates for the 2014 SPJST Calendar.
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%
These should be annual events (not monthly events). Deadline to submit dates is October 1, 2013. Submit dates to: Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 773-8087 - Attn: Melanie email: melaniez@v vm.com Pleasesend list dates dates in below. Please today! Print clearly! Deadline is October 1! Thanks!
Lodge _______ Name__________________ Phone_________________ Email______________
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From the Supreme Lodge President
From the Fraternal Department
Lodges 91, Crosby; 156, Baytown members to discuss, vote on merger at September 13 meeting
State Fraternal Activities Coordinator’s Shares September Updates
Dear Members, As a valued member of SPJST, you and your family are invited to join in a special called meeting of SPJST Lodge 91, Crosby and SPJST Lodge 156, Baytown at Golden Corral, located at 4610 Garth Road in Baytown on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Dinner will be served starting at 3 p.m. The meeting will follow, and door prizes will be awarded. Members of both lodges will meet independently and then as a group to discuss and vote on the merger of the two lodges. For many years, many of the members of Lodge 91, Crosby and Lodge 156, Baytown have lived in close proximity to one another. In more recent times, the topic of merging the two lodges has been discussed as a way to bring the members of the
two lodges together as a stronger and more cohesive force within the community. This special called meeting addresses the necessary protocol for lodge mergers as outlined in the SPJST By-Laws. If you plan to attend, please call Sandra Dubcak at (800) 727-7578 by 12 noon on Friday, September 13 and let her know how many in your group will be attending. If you have any questions, please feel free to give District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt a call at (713) 859-8955 or me at (800) 727-7578. I look forward to seeing you at this meeting. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—
From the Insurance Department Annual Certificate Review Program Underway
Thank you for your membership in SPJST. You are a valued part of what makes SPJST a great membership organization that provides benefits, coverage and services. These are all designed to not only provide security and peace of mind to you and your family but to provide a better quality of life with others who value their family and community. This year, SPJST has implemented a program to ensure that your certificate information, such as named beneficiary and insurance coverage, is correct and up-to-date. Our annual review campaign is under way and has had great success for those choosing to have a certificate update. By reviewing and knowing that your information is current, you can be assured that you are receiving the full value of your membership, and you have peace of mind that your loved ones will receive the care they deserve. Your fraternal field manager or lodge sales agent will continue to reach out to you, or you can even contact
them or the Home Office. Please take advantage of this service. SPJST has the most competitive insurance products, annuities, and IRAs to meet each family’s needs. We are a fraternal society that recognizes its proud heritage and believes strongly in its youth by teaching patriotism, good citizenship, teamwork, and leadership. And, if you have recommendations for new members, please share them with the Home Office, your district director, your fraternal field manager or your lodge sales agent. Together, we can continue to grow and strengthen our Society. For more than 116 years, SPJST has been a shining example in Texas of secure insurance plans and dedicated ideals of fraternalism. All this is possible because of you, our member. If you have questions or need our assistance in any way from the Home Office, please call on us at (800) 72-SPJST or (800) 727-7578. We are here to help you. —SPJST—
Thank You, Members I want to say a big thank you to my SPJST family for all the prayers, visits, cards, plants, and reading materials that I received while in the hospital. I am truly a blessed man to have so many wonderful, caring people in my life. I missed visiting with you at this year’s biggest summer events—State Youth Achievement Day and the Corpus Christi Getaway. The end of July and the first couple of weeks of August were not fun for me in the least. I spent 11 days in the hospital with pancreatitis. I was in my second day of chaperoning at Districts Two and Four summer camp when I had the attack. I am now at home and on the mend. I will be back in the office September 3. I did drop 30 pounds while in the hospital. I needed to lose the weight, but that wasn’t the right way of doing it. My plan is now to try to keep it off. In a couple of weeks, I will be making my way to the District Fun Fall Days and will get to visit with many of you. I am looking forward to those visits. Přeji vám dobré zdraví - Wishing you good health.
Fall Fun Days Start in September District Fall Fun Days will begin in September. Remember, the fall meetings are fun events. All business should be limited to emergency issues only. What a great time to meet fellow members in your district, renew old acquaintances and make new ones. Dates for the Fall Fun Days are: District One—October 13 Lodge 17, New Tabor District Two—September 22 Lodge 80, Holland District Three—October 27 Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Four—October 5 Lodge 49, Rowena District Five—September 21 Lodge 88, Houston District Six—October 27 Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje District Seven—September 8 Lodge 202, Jourdanton
Grandparents Day is September 8 Grandparents Day is the first Sunday after Labor Day. This is a day to remember those who are special in our daily lives. Everyone is somebody’s grandchild and can be involved in the observance of this wonderful day of
celebration. In 1970, a West Virginia housewife, Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade, initiated a campaign to set aside a special day just for Grandparents. Through concerted efforts on the part of civic, business, church, and political leaders, this campaign expanded statewide. Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV) was especially instrumental in the project. The first Grandparents Day was proclaimed in 1973 in West Virginia by Governor Arch Moore. Also in 1973, Senator Randolph introduced a Grandparents Day resolution in the United States Senate. The resolution languished in committee. Mrs. McQuade and her team turned to the media to garner support. They also began contacting governors, senators, and congressmen in every state. And they sent letters to churches, businesses, and numerous national organizations interested in senior citizens. In 1978, five years after its West Virginia inception, the United States Congress passed legislation proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day. The proclamation was signed by President Jimmy Carter. (September was chosen for the holiday, to signify the “autumn years” of life.) Today this event, begun by only a few, is observed by millions throughout the United States.
2014 SPJST Calendar Please send in your district/lodge/youth club important dates for the 2014 SPJST calendar no later than October 1, 2013. These should be annual events (not monthly events). Mark your events and mail to Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny.
Plan to Observe Czech Heritage Month October is Czech Heritage Month. That is something to consider if you are looking for an enjoyable theme for your October meeting. Here is an idea: How about hosting a covered dish social at your October meeting with an emphasis on Czech food? Many good traditional and modern recipes can be found in the SPJST cookbooks. In addition, regarding Czech Heritage Month, good times await those who travel to the State Fair of Texas in Dallas on Sunday, October 20. That is Heritage Day and once again, SPJST lodges in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
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will be represented by their members at the celebration, which takes place just inside the entrance to Fair Park. The SPJST Home Office will also help again with this year’s Heritage Day and we invite you to come out for a good time.
100 Pennies Scholarship Drive Starts October 1 Spread the word! October 1 starts the SPJST 100 Pennies Drive which will benefit the scholarship fund. Through your generous donations, SPJST has been able to continue to provide scholarships to members who wish to further their education. Donations of any amount will be accepted and added to the general scholarship fund that is maintained by the Home Office. No amount is too small or too large. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive will run through March 31, 2014. We are here to help if you need assistance. Please feel free to contact me: mobile phone - (254) 534-0681 or email - frankh@spjst.com. You can also contact Fraternal Services Special-
ist Tammy Martinez by telephone (800) 727-7578 or (254) 773-1575 or email - tammym@spjst.com. Your District FAC is also available to assist you. They are:
District One FAC Kyle Skrabanek (979) 272-3440 District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch (254) 771-0193 District Three FAC Vicki Sims (214) 763-0341 District Four FAC Janeece Williams (806) 990-3351 District Five FAC Patricia Bruce (281) 890-4933 District Six FAC Helen Zabransky (361) 798-3347 District Seven FAC Glen Pruski (956) 286-6104 Fraternally submitted, Frank Horak State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—
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District Two Fall Fun Day set for Sunday, September 22 at Lodge 80, Holland
Dear Members of District Two, The District Two Fall Family Fun Day will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2013, hosted by Lodge 80, Holland. Registration will start at 1 p.m., and the meeting will be starting at 2 p.m. Our contest is to make a Christmas ornament. This is for youth and adults. We have had some great ornaments in the past made by some of our adults, so come on let’s see what you can come up with this year. We are planning on having a lot of fun, with spin wheels, cake walk, guessing games, and Patsy will be holding a silent auction. We are asking that you please bring items for the spin wheels—please be sure to check expiration dates on any food items (the district will furnish most of the items for
the spin wheels), cakes, or other sweets for the cake walk, and something for the silent auction. We will have speeches from our new State Queen Julia Zavodny and District Two King Collin Vanecek. What a great pleasure it is to hear these young people getting so involved in our SPJST and keeping the spirit going. Lodge 80, Holland, has promised to have a great meal—pork loin, potatoes, peas, carrots, and tea. Yum! So mark your calendars and come on to Holland on September 22, and let’s all have fun. Thank you, Ruth Hanusch District Two Vice President/FAC —SPJST—
Districts Five and Six Come Together for Training
Agents from Districts Five and Six came together for their bi-monthly training in Needville on August 24, 2013. We had a fantastic turnout, and the class was great. The agents went through a four-hour Whole Life basics class. This will help the agents to identify the right products for the members. If you are a member of Districts Five or Six and would like to have your certificates reviewed to assure you have the right insurance for your needs, please contact an agent or Fra-
ternal Field Manager Delisle Doherty for those districts. The next class for agents will be held on October 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lodge 81, Needville. The topic will be Key Man Insurance and Buy/Sell Agreements. The class is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the topic. If you want to attend, please RSVP to delisled@sbcglobal.net. Everyone is welcome. —SPJST—
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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 poppyseed. 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)
SPJST Lodge Se ct ion
Lodge 9, Snook reports on August meeting
Donnie Hejl called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. A group of youth club members led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Ann Schoeneman read the minutes of the last meeting, and they stood approved as read. Donnie Hejl gave the FAC report. David Kovar gave the hall manager’s report. Donnie Victorick gave the treasurer’s report. Marie Shelfer gave the youth club report. Present were 33 youth and 14 adults. Youth will honor grandparents on Sunday, September 8. Kolache Festival will be held in Caldwell on September 14. A big thank you to all who participated at District One and State YAD. You represented our lodge well. Don’t forget the fun day at SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm. The ENC will host a summer fun day on September 7. The youth will have an educational booth at the Burleson County Fair. The Burleson County parade will be September 21 in Caldwell. We accepted four new members.
Next Meeting—September 4 The next adult meeting will be Wednesday, September 4 at 7:30 p.m.
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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
Come to our meetings and see what your lodge is doing for improvements. James Schoeneman, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 13 Dime Box reports on August meeting
The monthly meeting for Lodge 13, Dime Box was held on Friday, August 9, 2013. President Ricky Ford called the meeting to order. Secretary LaDonna Jatzlau called the roll of officers and read the minutes from the last meeting with Treasurer Debbie Kostelka providing the treasurer’s report. Everyone approved the minutes and treasurer’s report as read. Vice President Floyd Kostelka advised of the upcoming events for SPJST members. It was voted on by all members in attendance that Lodge 13 will pay the entry fee for any Lodge 13 member who would like to attend an SPJST-sponsored event. For additional information, please contact Debbie Kostelka (979) 540-8532. The officers and directors would like to say a big thank you to Dime Box Fire Department for the new outside stage on the SPJST Lodge 13 grounds and to invite everyone to the
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annual Dime Box Fire Department’s picnic on Sunday September 1 at the grounds. Come out and enjoy great barbecue, games, music and a live auction which will be held on the new stage. Next Meeting—September 12 The next monthly meeting will be on Thursday, September 12 at 7 p.m. at the lodge. Carla West, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes new member
Dear Readers, Lodge 25, Ennis met on Thursday, August 8, 2013, at 7 p.m. following a delicious meal prepared by Betty. President Tony Vitovsky began the meeting with a moment of silence and prayer observed for deceased member Edith Hroza. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Margaret. Secretary Pat read the minutes from the last meeting, and Cathy gave the treasurer’s report. Financial Secretary Betty gave her report. Kay Lynn reported Home Office updates and special events. Vice President Jim presented the bar report. Correspondence from Elaine Gallagher was read. Youth report and State YAD results were given by Betty. First place talent winner with her “Little Red Riding Hood” dance routine was Erica Clark. Devin Krajca won first place with his gorilla picture, and Amanda Droste’s butterscotch cookies won first place. Haley Slovak, April Dvorak, and Hanna Slovak all came home as second and third place winners. Sixteen
youth and 23 adults attended State YAD from Lodge 25. Their next activity is planned for Saturday, August 24 at Mesquite Rodeo. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Kay Lynn. The meeting adjourned with 14 adults and two youth present. Next Meeting—September 12 The next meeting will be held September 12. See y’all then! Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST—
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date. The second motion was to send money to the West Benevolence Fund for the city of West. With no other business, the meeting adjourned around 6:15 p.m. To the faithful: Plan to attend the meeting, see you there, and this writer remains . . . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, FIC President —SPJST—
Lodge 29, Taylor Lodge Karel Jonáš plans Sept. 27-28 barbecue cook-off No. 28, East Lodge 29, Taylor held its regular Bernard meeting on Wednesday, August 14, meets Sept. 8 2013. Vice President Sharon Kaderka Dear Members, The September meeting of Lodge Karel Jonáš will be held on the scheduled second Sunday, the 8th, at 12 noon, in the Community Room of East Bernard Branch Library, 746 Clubside Drive. Regular reports and business needing immediate attention will be on the agenda. At this writing, a standard fare is scheduled for the fraternal hour luncheon. Due to a “glitch,” the August meeting on the 12th had a late start with a quorum present. After opening ceremonies and grace given by Vice President Glenn Kaminsky, a recess was called for the luncheon. Upon reconvening, reports were given, and two motions were made and passed. The first motion was to hold the October meeting at the District Six Fall Meeting on the 27th. There will be more on this at a later
called the meeting to order. The youth led the Pledge of Allegiance, and we had a moment of silence for our departed. Officers absent were Ronnie Rieger and Mike Girod. The July minutes were read and approved. Tammy Whatley gave the treasurer’s report. Vice President/FAC Sharon Kaderka read a thank you note from the William Glendening family for the use of our hall. There will be a fun day and barbecue cook-off at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm on September 7. Jesse Pospisil gave the property committee report. The new roof has been completed. We just need a little more painting to be done. He and Linda went to Districts Two and Four youth camp and provided ice cream floats for the kids. The West Gala raised approximately $48,000. The 13th Annual Taylor SPJST Barbecue Cook-Off will be September 27 and 28.
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Youth Leader Cristy Girod gave the youth club report. Lodge 29 had 18 youth attending camp with seven of them being Leaders-in-Training. Everyone had a wonderful time. At District Two YAD, Lodge 29 won numerous awards. At State YAD, Lodge 29 won a swim party for the highest number of certificates written between March and June. Julia Zavodny from Lodge 47, Seaton won State Queen. At Corpus Christi, Lodge 29 won the President’s Award for the use of natural elements in their sand sculpture. Lodge 29 had 41 members in attendance in Corpus. Several members of Lodge 29 were recognized for various activities: Connie Voigt for most games in bunco; Amanda Kaderka for the hula hoop contest in her group; Aaron Kaderka was the top contender in limbo; and Collin Whatley was youngest bunco player. On September 14, District Two youth are going to Six Flags. On October 6, Lodge 29 Youth Club will hold a membership drive with a glow in the dark party from 1 to 4 p.m. The youth club will be having a silent auction at the barbecue cook-off and appreciates any donation. They will also be selling hot dogs during the day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sharon discussed the meal for the appreciation dinner. She asked members to bring desserts. Regarding the barbecue cook-off, she reminded members to think about sponsors for the trophies and tee-shirts. Lodge 48, Beyersville is having their fundraiser on September 7. Adolph Grieger made a motion for Lodge 29 to purchase a ticket, and Edmond Tate seconded. The motion prevailed. Members celebrating birthdays include Casey Lee Tate, Edmond Tate, Kaden Kaderka, Greg Buzan, Anton Pokorny, Adam Mehevec, Dylan
Lodge 13, Dime Box Presents New Outside Stage
The officers and directors of SPJST Lodge 13, Dime Box would like to say a big thank you to the Dime Box Fire Department for the new outside
stage on the grounds of Lodge 13, Dime Box. —Submitted by Carla West, Reporter
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Mehevec, Mark Pasemann, Ayden Bean, and Bailey Sumner. Door prizes were donated by Frankie and Mary Jane Pustejovsky. Edmond and Loretta Tate volunteered to bring door prizes next month. Next Meeting—September 11 The next meeting will be Wednesday, September 11 at 6:30 p.m. Fraternally submitted, Linda Pospisil Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 32, Victoria meets Sept. 12
The next meeting of the newly merged Lodge 32, Victoria and Lodge 143, Inez will be Thursday, September 12, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided after the meeting. You do not need to bring anything – it’s all taken care of. What an exciting time it was on August 15 when the two lodges voted to merge. Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek was present to explain a lodge merger to us. It was a great evening with a wonderful meal, door prizes, and a lot of socializing going on! Watch for a detailed article and photos in an upcoming Vestnik. We hope to see everyone on Thursday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m.! Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 35, Elk members assist with hall upkeep
President Randy Pavelka called the Lodge 35, Elk meeting to order on August 17, 2013, at 6:19 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by members and guests. A moment of silence was held in memory of our departed lodge member, Tony Pavelka. No one was on the sick list. Secretary Carla Pavelka read a thank you note from the Tony Pavelka family for the rubber plant that was sent to his services. Carla gave her report on the July meeting, and corrections were made and approved.
Treasurer Barbara Pavelka read the minutes of the July meeting, and they were approved as read. Floor Chairman Gene Edward Pavelka gave his report and said that we had a good month. Bar Chairman Randy Pavelka reported a good month behind the bar. We received an estimate from Jason Breton on remodeling the ceiling on the other side of the hall with sheet medal to match the side next to the bar area. A motion was made by Gene Pavelka to accept the bid and to get the work done. The motion was seconded by Walter Kubitza. The motion carried. We had a very productive work day, and the hall looks so much better. It even got a bath outside with two members bringing in their pressure washers. I would like to say thank you to the members as well as our wonderful guests who gave up their Saturday to come out and help with keeping our hall looking great. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. To finish off the day, we had delicious steaks for din-
Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes new member
Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes new member Lillian Claire Blake, daughter of Kathleen (Rejcek) and Casey Blake of Ennis. Proud brother is Will and proud sister is Elli. Lillian was born July 1, 2013, at Mansfield Methodist Hospital weighing in at 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21 inches tall. Maternal grandparents are Adell Rejcek and the late Clem Rejcek of Ennis. Paternal grandparents are Greg and Sherry Blake of Dallas. Sales agent is great-aunt Margaret Krajca, also of Lodge 25. —SPJST—
Lillian Claire Blake
ner with all the trimmings. We have a bunch of great people, and it is so good to have such wonderful fellowship. Thank you all. The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
Next Meeting—September 11 Our next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 11. We hope to see you then. Fraternally yours, Janie Brewer, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 39, Bryan honors Lillie on 90th birthday
Dear Readers, Lodge 39, Bryan held its meeting on August 11, 2013. After a great lunch of fried chicken and all the fixings, the meeting was called to order by President Wade O’Shields. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. All officers were present. The minutes, treasurer’s and FAC reports were read to all and approved as read. There was no old business. Under new business, we discussed upcoming officer positions. Lillie O’Shields announced she would be resigning as secretary and was looking forward to just coming to the meeting after 63 years of being an officer. She has held offices of president, district youth counselor, youth leader, and to present day secretary. We had a birthday cake for Lillie and sang her “Happy 90th Birthday.” With no further business, the meeting was adjourned, and everyone enjoyed birthday cake. We also played dominoes and the ladies won! Lillie said that was the best birthday gift she could have gotten. Sincerely, Binnie Roesler, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje reports on August meeting
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje’s meeting came to order at 2 p.m. with 10 members and three guests present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was held for the deceased and ill in our community and for the Armed Forces. Roll call of officers showed all present except Treasurer Diane Seaman. Trustees were all present except Sheldon Holub. J.C. Kocurek made a motion to accept the minutes as printed in the Věstník, seconded by Brenda Cox. Motion carried. J.C. Kocurek made a motion to accept new members, seconded by Carmen Kocurek. Motion carried.
Officers’ Reports Brenda Cox made a motion to table the treasurer’s report, seconded by J.C. Kocurek. FAC Josephine Bacak thanked the people who helped in the kitchen, and she thanked Joe Cerny who served as the greeter. Josephine Bacak also mentioned that at the next meeting on September 8, there will be a memorial service. We are having a potluck meal at 12 noon. Youth Leader Cathy Garcia talked about how well District Six Youth Achievement Day went. She also talked about the girls who won at State YAD.
Committee Reports Hall rental - Brenda Cox gave her report. Mowing - J.C. Kocurek stated that he did not mow. District Six Cemetery - Vlasta Bartos was not present. There was no old business.
New Business Brenda Cox said that we need to redo the rental contract. Cathy Garcia made a motion to write up a new contract and a list of things that have to be done. New rental price is $960. Brenda Cox seconded the motion. Motion carried. Guest speaker was District Six Director Karen Kaspar. She talked about the Corpus Christi getaway. The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. Fraternally, Josephine Brandt, Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 47, Seaton invites all to dance, extravaganza
There are two big events coming up at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall.
Red Ravens Dance—September 14 The first event is the famous Red Ravens Band from south Texas which will be playing for your dancing pleasure on Saturday, September 14, 2013. The hall, bar, and kitchen will be open at 6 p.m. The band will play from 7 to 11 p.m. The public is invited. Come enjoy this dance with us.
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homeplace. One of the rooms is still intact and in use. Vaclav let us look through his family photo album. To our surprise, he had a picture of his brother which resembled my brother Marvin and a picture of his grandfather who looks like Blake. Vaclav and
Outdoor Extravaganza— Saturday, September 21 is our annual Outdoor Extravaganza which is a fun event with lots of games starting with social hour at 5 p.m. and meal at 6:30 p.m. Live and silent auction includes baked goods. Tickets are $35 per person which entitles you to six top prizes, snacks, meal, and beverages. Children are $5. For more details, see the display ad on page 29 of this week’s Věstník. Members, any items you would like to donate for the silent or live auction or for bucket prizes are welcome. Your attendance and support is always appreciated. For information or tickets, call any of the following people: David Pechal (254) 721-8370; Edwin Pechal (254) I communicated well and enjoyed each other’s company. It was as if we had known each other all our lives. Maybe it was because he reminded me of my brother Emil. I wasn’t going to leave Europe without eating pig knuckles because Adolf Novy told me they are delicious. I finally found them in Prague at the Original Czech Restaurant on Wenceslas Square. I was so shocked when the waiter brought my plate to
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984-2255; or James Skrabanek (254) 984-2283. Fraternally yours, Frank Klinkovsky, Hall Manager (254) 773-4801 —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza set for Sept. 21
SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton will host its annual fundraiser—Outdoor Extravaganza—on Saturday, September me because I imagined the meat to be as big as my knuckle, but pig knuckles are huge! I didn’t think I could eat it all but, with a little help, the only part left on the plate was the bone. A very interesting part of our trip was when we got to tour the museum where the Nuremberg Trials were held. Other exciting things we got to see was the Bone Church in Kutna Hora, the actual nail from the cross of Jesus located in the Baumberg Cathe-
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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 in-
dral, and we went to the Infant of Prague Church and saw the little statue. The Pilsner Brewery and Museum in Plzen were also very educational. I never dreamed I’d be able to go to Europe, but I now know that dreams really do come true! We had a trip that will never be forgotten, and I hope everyone gets a chance to discover their Czech family roots. —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: The Bone Church in Kutna Hora. PHOTO 2: Blake and Johnnie at Jelinek Distillery in Lipa. PHOTO 3: Greg and Margaret in Nuremberg courtroom. RIGHT PHOTO: Margaret and Johnnie in Prague on Wenceslas Square.
LEFT PHOTO: All of us and the Mach cousins in St. Peter and Paul Church in Lipa. CENTER PHOTO: Vaclav, Rosemary, and Margaret in
Chmelna. RIGHT PHOTO: All of us having a “nice driveway” at Blake and Haley’s apartment in Bamberg.
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cluded. 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—
Lodge 66, Waco meets Sept. 9
The meeting was called to order by President John Engelke on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with all officers present. There were 11 members present. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and motto. Secretary Sister Dana McAdams read the minutes of the July 15 meeting, and they were approved as read. FAC Sister Mary Alice Langlotz read her monthly letter from the State FAC. Sister Dorothy Veselka gave the cheer and condolence report. She sent a get well card to Jane Galler. Sister Dorothy thanked Sister Diana Engelke for sending in the minutes of the May, June, and July meeting in the Vestnik. She also thanked everyone for the get well cards they sent to her. Brother Louie Veselka reported no grievances. Bookkeeper Sister Diana Engelke gave the bookkeeping report. Sister Diana Engelke read the name of a candidate for Lodge 66 membership. Johnnie Gaidusek, Jr. wrote up Johnny Keith Allen. He was accepted into Lodge 66. On November 2, 2013, a 106th anniversary appreciation luncheon will be held for members only. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., and lunch will be served at 12 p.m. This will be held at Lodge 6, Cottonwood hall. A donation was made to LaVega Education Foundation. August birthday celebrants were Mary Lou Urbanek and Dorothy
Lillie O’Shields of Lodge 39, Bryan Celebrates 90th Birthday
Lodge 39, Bryan honored Lillie O’Shields for her 90th birthday with a cake. Members also sang her “Happy Birthday.”
—Submitted by Binnie Roesler, Reporter
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Lodge 35, Elk Presents 2013 Officers
The 2013 officers of Lodge 35, Elk are, second from left to right, Auditor Bill Kubitza, Secretary Carla Pavelka, First Vice President Fred Kubitza, Jr., Treasurer Barbara Pavelka, Second Vice President Gene Pavelka, on back, Reporter Janie Brewer, President Randy Pavelka, and Auditor Walter Kubitza. Also pictured is District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, far left.
Veselka. Door prize winner was Louie Veselka. One hundred percent winner was John Engelke. Next Meeting—September 9 The next meeting of Lodge 66, Waco will be held on September 9 at 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 76 Wichita Falls meets Sept. 8
SPJST Lodge 76, Wichita Falls will meet Sunday, September 8, 2013, at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 9th Street in Wichita Falls. A business meeting will be held after lunch. For more information, call Mary Ann (940) 692-4628. Mary Ann Cook Secretary/Treasurer/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 79 Corpus Christi hosts getaway
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi enjoyed a potluck meal on August 18, 2013. After the delicious and variety of dishes, our meeting was called to order by President Mark Rebecek who also led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers were present except Youth Leader Gerilyn Donnell. We had 18 members and guests present. We observed a moment of silence for deceased member Lydia Gonzalez. On our sick list, Judy Majek stated her niece Kathy Majek had been in the hospital for two months and was being transfered to a rehab facility. We wish her well. Dorothy McCoy mentioned her great-granddaughter Kendra Middleton is doing well after foot surgery. President Rebecek mentioned he spoke to District Seven Director Bob Bayer who is doing well after his surgery, but his wife Polly fell again after her hip surgery and will have surgery again. Our prayers are with you, Polly. President Rebecek introduced our guest speaker from the Women’s Shelter of South Texas—Monique Cleary, who gave us a very enlightening presentation. President Rebecek, VicePresident/FAC Jerry Sijansky, and Treasurer Frank Sacky presented her with a $500 check. Secretary Virginia Rebecek read the July minutes, and Treasurer Frank
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Sacky presented the June and July treasurer’s report. All were approved. Communications were read by Secretary Virginia Rebecek. We had one death claim, a new member and sales agent Amiel Garcia, and a letter from District Seven Secretary Bettie House about the fall fun day to be held in Jourdanton on September 8. The FAC report was presented by Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky. He stated our mid-year report has been submitted and to keep turning in our fraternal acts. Also, if anyone would like to attend any of the upcoming state tournaments, he has the forms. Thanks to all who made the kolaches for the weekend getaway. We made 63 dozen. It seems like everyone enjoyed them. All who attended from our lodge had a wonderful time and can’t wait until next year. Larry Elzner gave a report on the weekend getaway’s second annual golf tournament. His team placed third, and member James Elzner and his team placed first. Congratulations to both of these teams! There was no unfinished business. Under new business, our August donation will go to the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation. Secretary Rebecek read the youth club report in the absence of Youth Leader Gerilyn Donnell. The youth are sending boxes to soldiers in September so bring your items to the next meeting. Fourteen scarves have been turned in so far for nursing homes. They will be given out in December. Birthdays for August were Susan Sacky on the 2nd, Mark Rebecek on the 3rd, and Leroy Ryza on the 25th. “Happy Birthday” was sung to these members. There were no wedding anniversaries for August. Twenty-five dollar prizes were won by George Marek and Susan Sacky.
Next Meeting—September 15 Our next meeting will be Sunday, September 15 with finger foods as our meal. So bring sandwiches, dip, chips, salad, etc. Lodge 79 wants to thank Dorothy McCoy for decorating the tables with the end of summer getaway theme. Thank you, Dorothy! The meeting the adjourned, Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 66, Waco Members Celebrate August Birthdays
Happy August birthdays to Dorothy Veselka, left, and Mary Lou Urbanek. They were recognized at Lodge 66, Waco’s meeting.
Lodge 81 Needville supports VFD
The August 2013 meeting of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville was held Sunday, the 18th. At 12 noon, a prayer of thanks was given. Lodge members enjoyed a meal of barbecue brisket, and members brought an assortment of vegetables and desserts. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Bradley Stavinoha for getting the barbecue for us. He got it from the Needville Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser. Thanks also to Darlene Blinka and her kitchen committee for getting everything ready. President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1 p.m. Jeanette Newman led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We had a moment of silence for departed members Margaret Schultz and Martin Pesak. We extend our sympathy to their families and friends. All officers answered roll call. We had no one added to our sick list. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read the July treasurer’s report, and it was approved as read. Then, she read the secretary’s minutes for June, and they were approved as read. Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha gave the treasurer’s report, and it was approved as read. Special Funds Chairman Tom Stavinoha read his report, and it was approved as read. Under old business, Gilbert Walzel mentioned that our sign in the front is very faded and hard to read. He recalled that we had a 10-year warranty on it so Bradley Stavinoha said that he will contact the sign company and ask
about it. Under new business, we voted in new member Drenner David Gutheinz. We look forward to meeting you. Also under new business, Tom Stavinoha suggested buying an auction item from the Needville Volunteer Fire Department since we didn’t get to donate an item this year. It was approved for him to buy one item. President Vincent Newman also read a letter from Colby Zwahr asking for a donation for his Eagle Scout project. He decided to make a memorial at one of the local cemeteries for the fallen soldiers buried there. It was voted and passed to give him a donation. Door prize winners were Maxx Stavinoha, Glenn McDonald, Willie Mae Kuykendall, and Darlene Blinka. Congratulations to our lucky winners.
Next Meeting—September 15 For our next meal on Sunday, September 15, it was decided to have barbecue bought from the Catholic Bazaar. Bradley Stavinoha will pick up the barbecue for us Thanks, Bradley! Members, please bring a side dish and a dessert. See you at the next meeting. Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas reports on August meeting
Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas’ monthly meeting was brought to order by Vice President Vicki Sims on Sunday, August 18, 2013. Sister Lynda Novak led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence was held for our departed members and troops overseas. Minutes from last month’s meeting were read by Secretary Cherri Petr; they were approved by all after minor corrections. FAC report was given by Sister Vicki Sims who invited everyone to mark their calendars for Saturday, October 26. Members are invited to join with the Forester Group at the lodge from 10 to 11 a.m. to prepare hygiene kits which will be donated as the Make a Difference Day activity. Sunshine Lady JoAnn Manak reported that get well cards were sent to Sister Virginia Marek, Brother Jerry Manak, and Brother Roan Manak (grandson of Jerry and JoAnn Manak). She also said a sympathy card was sent to the family of Marie Hoskins. Youth Leader Bessie Petr reported on the youth club’s spaghetti dinner and bingo fundraiser held August 7 and the Princess Ball which was held the previous evening, August 17. Brother Jimmy Liska reported that the house committee is still working to maintain the lodge and that projects are in place to make improvements as necessary. If you haven’t heard, the lodge will host its annual Czechfest fundraiser on Sunday, September 15. Please see the informative letter in this Vestnik on page 12. Next Meeting—September 16 The next meeting will be moved to Monday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 84, Dallas hosts successful Princess Ball
Dear Readers, The youth of Lodge 84, Dallas held their annual Princess Ball on Saturday, August 17, 2013. Music was provided by The Moravians of Ennis, Texas. It was a very enjoyable evening with good food provided by the kitchen and great fellowship along with the music which everyone enjoyed dancing to! The evening was capped off by the crowning of the Lodge 84 King and Queen for the 2013-2014 year. Congratulations to King Jason Sims and Queen Elisabeth Cowan. May your reigning year be a memorable one! Be sure and mark your calendars for Sunday, September 15. That is the date of Lodge 84’s annual Czechfest. More details will be provided in my next letter. The next meeting will be moved to Monday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. Lots of things are going on so be sure and mark your calendars so not to miss any of the happenings at our lodge! Fraternally, Anne Scott-Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas invites all to Sept. 15 Czechfest
Dear Readers, If you have not received your tickets in the mail for Lodge 84, Dallas’ annual Czechfest on Sunday, September 15—don’t worry. There will be plenty more to purchase that day when you arrive! I hope you have marked your calendars because this event is always a lot of fun. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., and the traditional Czech lunch will be served starting at 12:30 p.m. Meal tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for children. Donations are being accepted for the pastry booth and cake walk, country store/grocery wheel, and silent auction. Games for the youngsters will be available, too! Ennis Czech Boys will be performing for your dancing enjoyment from 3 to 6 p.m. Mark your calendars and come spend the day enjoying fellowship,
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Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Members Celebrate August Birthdays
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi members celebrated August birthdays and were recognized at the lodge meeting. Pictured are, left to right, Leroy Ryza (August 25), Susan Sacky (August 2), and Mark Rebecek (August 3). Happy birthday!
food, and fun! See you there! Anne Scott-Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas sets Sept. 15 Czechfest
The 42nd Annual Czechfest will be held at Lodge 84, Dallas, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas, Texas, 75204 on September 15, 2013. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and dinner starts at 12:30 p.m.
Help! This lodge needs you! Your donations and support will help your lodge to continue to provide the Czech culture you and your families have enjoyed in the past. Without your help at this time, our wonderful legacy could be in jeopardy. Your participation is needed. Please set aside this weekend for the entire family to join together under this roof of culture, fun, and fraternalism. We will also be dancing free to the music of Ennis Czech Boys on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m.! A Czech dinner catered by Bessie’s Catering will feature pork roast, dumplings, sauerkraut, and all the works! Cost is $12 for adults and $7 for children. Prize drawing tickets are available now through Joann Manak (214) 824-
4738. Lodge 84 members were mailed tickets. Please fill out the stubs and bring them with you. If you have a conflict and cannot attend, please mail them to: SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas c/o Joann Manak 6525 McCommas Boulevard Dallas, Texas 75214-3110
Donations will be needed for the pastry booth and cake walk. The youth club will have the grocery booth. Other games will be taking place, but our sixth annual silent auction is going to be another great success—thanks to your generosity! Please call me to be included in donating an item or two for this worthy fundraiser (214) 827-0920! I am personally looking forward to seeing you, Brothers and Sisters, at this exciting family occasion! Fraternally yours, Justine Yeager, President —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston meets Sept. 9
Lodge 88, Houston’s next monthly meeting will be Monday, September 9, 2013, beginning at 7 p.m. You are asked to bring school supplies to the meeting to help underprivileged students begin the fall semester. Suggested items are art supplies like crayons, construction paper, glue, pens, pencils; notebook paper; sanitizer; and tissues. See you at the meeting. Jo Ann Buri Second Vice President —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—
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
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at 3316 Roberts Cut-Off Road in Fort Worth, Texas 76114. For more information, call (817) 624-1361. Fraternally, Cheryl Hubenak, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Presents $500 to Women’s Shelter
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 an 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
Lodge 142, Houston charter members honored The family of Josef Cilny honored his coming to America on August 10, 2013, at the home of Robert and Barbara Grein in Cypress, Texas. A total of 75 people attended, and four generations of Josef’s family were present. Josef arrived on September 11, 1913. Josef and Mary (Tymel) Cilny were married on August 10, 1915, in East Bernard (Wharton County), Texas. A generation quilt was made by three generations and given away as a door prize. A percentage of family members are members of various SPJST lodges. Mary Tymel Cilny’s father, Frank Tymel, was one of the founding fathers of SPJST. Josef and Mary Cilny were charter members of Lodge 142, Houston. Submitted by, Faye Brezina Hopkins Granddaughter of Josef and Mary Cilny Lodge 191, Lufkin —SPJST—
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age our members to join us for a Dutch treat meal, fellowship, and a short meeting. Thanks. Bernice Stolarski Secretary/FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 142 Houston meets Sept. 15
Treasurer Frank Sacky, second from left, presents a $500 check to Development Coordinator Monique Cleary with Women’s Shelter of South Texas for her presentation at Lodge 79, Corpus Christi’s monthly meeting held August 18, 2013. Also pictured are Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky, far left, and President Mark Rebecek, far right.
will follow the meeting. Remember to bring pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. See you there! Fraternally, Gay Revel, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 117 Robstown meets Sept. 14
SPJST Lodge 117, Robstown will hold its quarterly meeting on Saturday, September 14, 2014, at Hilltop Community Center, located at 11425 Leopard in Corpus Christi. Meeting time is 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. After the meeting, members will gather for a social. We hope to see more members in attendance. Fraternally, Frances McDonald, President —SPJST—
Lodge 139 Danbury meets Sept. 10
Lodge 139, Danbury held its meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, with nine members present. Reports were given by Ellamarie
Filipp and approved. State tournaments were announced and discussed. Following the meeting, a dinner was enjoyed at Filipps Café for members who have birthdays in the third quarter of the year.
Next Meeting—September 10 The next meeting will be held Tuesday, September 10 at Danbury City Hall at 6 p.m. Hope to see you there. Fraternally, Winnie Stefka, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 141, Sealy to ride SPJST Float in Bellville parade
Lodge 141, Sealy members met at the Gordon Memorial Library to discuss upcoming events. One of which is entering the SPJST Float in the Austin County Fair parade. This year’s parade theme is “Blue Jeans and Country Dreams.” We liked Melanie’s suggestion of “Red, White and Blue Jeans.” Ways of increasing our membership attendance were discussed again. Next Meeting—September 10 Our next meeting will be at Tony’s Restaurant at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10. We would like to encour-
Dear Members, Just a reminder that our next meeting will be Sunday, September 15, 2013, at 2 p.m. with a meal preceding the meeting at 1 p.m. at Lodge 88, Houston’s annex building. This change is due to the SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm Barbecue Cook-Off that is the second weekend (our regular meeting date), and Lodge 142 will be participating in the cook-off. Mary Ann Kieschnick Treasurer/Financial Secretary —SPJST—
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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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 189 Bryan-College Station meets Sept. 15
The September lodge meeting will be held one week later than usual—on Sunday, September 15, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Charles Munday’s office in Bryan (416 Oak Street). All members are welcome and encouraged to take part
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Lodge 157, Lubbock Shares August Meeting Scenes
Lodge 157, Lubbock met on Sunday, August 25, 2013, at the home of Neal and Jennifer Turner. Pictured are, left to right, Walter Kristinek, John Kveton, Will Kristinek, and Ernest Kristinek. RIGHT PHOTO: Pic-
in the meetings. For more information, please contact Lodge 189 President Henry Mayo (979) 777-1426 or email hpmayo1@verizon.net. Henry Mayo, President —SPJST—
Lodge 202 Jourdanton Lodge 155, Austin meets Sept. 8 Lodge 202, Jourdanton will hold its member serves meeting at 9:15 a.m. at the American as missionary Legion Hall in Jourdanton on Sunday,
September 8. Ladies are asked to bring desserts for the noon meal. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—
Travis Brack of Lodge 155 Austin, who is a leader in the University of Texas Austin Baptist Student Ministry, served as a missionary in Kenai, Alaska, through Go Now Missions from July 7 to August 3, 2013. Travis is the grandson of Joe and Jean Motl, also of Lodge 155.
tured are, left to right, James and Jane Dever, daughter of John Kveton, President Larry Capps, and FAC Jerome Kristinek. —Submitted by Cynthia Kristinek, Secretary
month. Nell Stautberg and Vernell Foyt will make the stew, and the rest of us will bring something to go with the stew. Treasurer Vernell Foyt gave her report, and Sunshine Chairlady Delores Pavlicek reported that there were no birthdays in August. Mary Krippner made a motion that we donate $15 each to the Scholarship Fund in memory of Bessie Dewer and Mary Quider. They were both longtime members of the Birthday Club Sisters. We discussed the prize drawing that we will have on Czech Day. Next, we thanked Helen Hegwood for planning a wonderful trip to Ledbetter and to the Blue Bell Creamery. Calcutta was won by Vernell Foyt, Helen Hegwood, and Louise Stoever. Helen said a closing prayer. Then, we all said “The Lord’s Prayer,” and the meeting was adjourned. We had a lunch of fried chicken and wonderful side dishes to go with the chicken. Fraternally, Bette Hurta, Secretary —SPJST—
Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge 88, Houston Dallas Circle of President Nell Stautberg opened the Czech Women— meeting at 11:05 p.m. Our chaplain Krouzek Helen Hegwood said an opening prayer and led us in reciting the Pledge Ceskych Zen
of Allegiance. Roll of membership was called, and we had eight members present. Minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Our president asked for cakes for our September meeting, and Louise Stoever and Mary Krippner volunteered. We decided to have stew next
President Deanna Houpy called the meeting to order. Estelle Smith led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, and we remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of longtime member Frances Podhrasky Sparks, sister of Julius and sister-inlaw of Bertha Podhrasky; Annie Petr,
sister of Mary Kubin, Lillian Maxcy, and Martha Frnka and sister-in-law of Bessie Petr; and Michael Petter, son of Helen Vrba. We also keep get well thoughts in mind for member Bessie Tydlaska and John Becan, member Jerrie’s husband, who are recovering nicely from major surgeries, and for Carolyn Nemec who has been hospi-
James and Dorothy Rothermel celebrate special days
Good things come in threes, which is why the Rothermels celebrate August in a big way! James D. and Dorothy Ann Rothermel celebrated their 66th anniversary and birthdays on Saturday, August 24, 2013 with immediate family. James turned 95 on August 20, and Dorothy Ann was 84 on August 24, and the couple was married on August 25, 1947. Congratulations on these three wonderful occasions!
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talized recently. President Deanna Houpy welcomed 17 members and two men— Henry and Joe. Recording Secretary Carole Faraizl read the June minutes, and they were approved as read. The treasurer’s report was read by President Deanna Houpy, and it was approved as read. Correspondence Secretary Anna Bradberry was absent. President Deanna Houpy read correspondence including a thank you from the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple, Texas, for a donation in memory of Mary Lenart Houpy. We also received a letter from Czech Educational Foundation of Texas in Denton for our contribution. A thank you was received from Helen Vrba for the sympathy card from Krouzek for the loss of her son Michael Petter. Membership Chairman Carole Faraizl gave the report and said we have 56 paid members. Telephone Chairman Evelyn Cechan said all members were called or an email was sent. Estelle Smith said she was not called. Caller Helen Vrba said the line was always busy. Estelle said to use her cell phone. Reporter Evelyn Cechan said the letter was in the Vestnik. Sunshine Chairman Joyce Moore sent a sympathy card to Julius Podhrasky and Bertha for the loss of his sister Frances Podhrasky Sparks, a longtime member and sister-in-law of Bertha Podhrasky. Sympathy cards were sent to Mary Kubin, Lillian Maxcy, and Martha Frnka for the loss of their sister Annie Petr. We signed a thinking of you card for Carolyn Nemec who was in the hospital for heart arrythmia. She is home with a caregiver RN to help take care of her. We hope she returns soon. Birthday Committee Bessie Tydlaska was absent. President Deanna Houpy read the birthdays for July and August. In July, Sadie Liska was the Birthday Queen, and the August Birthday Queen who celebrated her 90th birthday was Bessie. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Sadie and Bessie. The Queens will be first in line for the luncheon. Hostess Chairman Evelyn Cechan said there are no hostesses for August. Thanks to everyone who helped in preparing the food and clean up. Program Chairman Jeraldine Becan explained the poolside bingo. We played three bingos, regular,
Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge 88, Houston Visit Blue Bell
On Wednesday, July 31, 2013, the Birthday Club Sisters and guests went on a road trip to Ledbetter. We went to Cooper Farm to see the SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) and the provisions for summer camp for our youth. We were met by ENC Director John Hoelscher who took us on a hayride tour. We saw the swimming pool and pavilion, the five cabins, and the dining hall. John then showed us the nature trails, the Beast (rock climbing, ropes, etc.), the Blob (water trampoline), the lake for kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboats, and many other activities for the kids. After this, our hungry group went to eat at the Country Inn in Brenham. Then, we went to tour the Blue Bell Creamery. After the tour, we all had ice cream to eat. Then our tired but happy group went back to the lodge. Many thanks to Helen Hegwood for planning a wonderful trip. —Submitted by Bette Hurta
across, and blackout. We had three winners.
New Business We need to determine where to send a memorial donation for deceased members and relatives Frances Sparks, Annie Petr, and Michael Petter. President Deanna Houpy will send a letter to the membership regarding the future of Krouzek. A motion was made that we adjourn, and we adjourned with our quotation: “Mejte se vzdychy radi— Always love one another.” We recited the blessing of Carolyn Nemec. The board furnished and prepared the luncheon of barbecue pork, cole slaw, potato salad, buns, lemonade, tea, and fruit salad. For dessert, we had brownies and ice cream bars. Everyone enjoyed the luncheon and not having to prepare it. Birthday girls Sadie and Bessie were first in line. We charged each member for their lunch. Our next meeting is September 5. Theme is Grandparents Day. Gather all your grandchildrens’ pictures for
show-and-tell. The menu is sandwiches and salads for desserts. Bring your do vhyry gifts. Hope to see you then. Evelyn Cechan, Reporter —SPJST—
Ennis Sewing Circle
Ennis Sewing Circle met on August 8, 2013. We met around 8 a.m. and had lots of quilters arrive early — Irene Prachyl, Ann Clagett, Pat Fowler, Dorothy Prachyl, Dorothy J. Kudrna, Dolores Vrana, Martha Ritchey, Georgia Holy, Maggie Holy, and myself. We arranged tables and chairs and stretched Ann Clagett’s really pretty quilt top. Ann also brought several quilts and tops to show. They were all very pretty. We had quilters all around and quilted till 12 noon. By then, we had 20 members and two guests, Joe and Jerry. President Irene led us in grace, and we all enjoyed a delicious lunch. Thank you all for the food, many wonderful dishes, especially the upside- down German chocolate cake brought by
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Ginny. It was really good. Thank you to the set-up and clean-up crew. After lunch, quilters returned to quilting. President Irene called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all, and a moment of silence was held for one of our members who passed away so very suddenly - Olga Krysinski. We also had special thoughts for Dorothy Bobalek’s aunt who is in the hospital and wish her a speedy recovery. “Our Father” was recited by all for the above, Eleanora, and all our members. Secretary Dolores read the minutes of the last meeting. A minor correction was made. Treasurer Dorothy gave her report which was approved. Sunshine Lady Eleanora was still absent. President Irene read the names of our birthday celebrants — Joan Brown, Kay Lynn Kovar, Geraldine Valek, Dorothy J. Kudrna, and Frances Vinkler. “Happy Birthday was sung to Joan Brown, Geraldine Valek, and Dorothy J. Kudrna. A birthday card was signed for Frances Vinkler - one of our shut-in members. We also signed a card for Sunshine Lady Eleanora. Remember, she fell in July and is still unable to come. She has been going to the doctor, and other things have come up. Let’s all keep her in our thoughts and prayers. Josephine Kubin was also in the hospital a few days. Let’s keep her in our prayers also. Vice President Ginny read a couple of really funny clippings, “My New Friends” and “The Patience of Grandpa.” Dorothy Prachyl also read a funny clipping about “The Doilies.” We all had a really good laugh which was good. Pat Fowler announced that in September, we will quilt for Irene; October is open; and November - Junior Sokol Polka Festival quilt. The top was made by Ann Clagett. It is really pretty with orange and brown tones. President Irene mentioned who all went to the quilt show in Midlothian — Libbie, Lil Ann, Irene, and myself. Libbie was asked to tell about the trip. We had a great time. The quilts were beautiful, most were machine quilted, and only a very were few hand-quilted. Martha also went to the show with her sister-in-law Helen Ritchey. She had a quilt on display. President Irene announced we will discuss and vote on the guideline rules for the new address membership book at the September meeting. So members, please come so we can have your input on all. President Irene showed a quilt book that Libbie bought for the Circle at the
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quilt show. There was a quilt pattern that we can use when we start to make the signature quilt. We will all embroider our name on a square. Irene told of the feathers being saved for us by Helen and Gene Pechal. Dorothy Prachyl read the instructions in Czech on how to make the feather pastry brushes. She did a really good job reading the Czech. We all enjoyed it so much. Irene brought and showed how she made a small ironing board that she keeps next to her sewing machine. When she sews a square or something, she just turns her chair to the side and can press the seam. That is ‘really cool’ as the young kids say nowadays. Irene asked if anyone had any new ideas pertaining to sewing or quilting to please come forward with their ideas. Maggie Holy volunteered to show how she cross stitches. That will be interesting. Pat Fowler has been asked about quilting for non-members. We normally quilt for members only. President Irene thanked all for coming, setting up and cleaning up, the wonderful food, and all who quilted. She announced the next meeting will be September 12. We will quilt for Irene, have lunch, 50-50 dollar game, and the meeting. Georgie Holy made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and it was seconded by Pat Fowler.
Other News On June 5, Josephine Kubin, Geraldine Valek, Ann Juricek, and Mary Toupal made a trip to Bardwell for a surprise birthday visit to our member Mildred Krajca. They said they wish everyone could have seen her face when they arrived. Joyce and Joe Ehrenberger, Lil Kosarek, and Libbie Vrla recently attended the genealogy conference in Caldwell, Texas. They enjoyed it very much. Libbie always enjoys visiting with Ann Juricek from Ennis. She never gets to visit with her in Ennis. Dorothy Prachyl and husband Wesley attended a basketball game in Carrollton of their grandson Andrew Cole from Colorado called The Great American Shoot-out. They really enjoyed seeing Andrew. They didn’t say who won, but that really didn’t matter; they got to see Andrew. Dolores Vrana and husband Joe along with Joe’s daughter Vickie and husband Mike Valek, Thomas and Glenda Valek, Bill and Sharon Goodwin, and Nannette and Mike Liska went on a wonderful cruise to Alaska
on the Norwegian Pearl. They flew to Seattle, stayed three days, had a surprise visit from Jo Anne and Valerie Vitek from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, relatives of the Valek’s. They really enjoyed seeing them and had so much fun. Then they boarded the ship to Alaska which they all thoroughly enjoyed. I know they did as Dolores had many, many beautiful pictures. I almost forgot to thank Jerry Zmolek for taking out the trash; we appreciate it, Jerry. We will meet September 12, will quilt for Irene, have lunch, meeting, and 50-50 dollar game. Everyone come. We all have a great time. Georgie Morales, Reporter —SPJST—
• • • Reunions • • •
Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week prior to the reunion date and as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you.
Surovik-Nedbalek families
The Surovik-Nedbalek reunion is Saturday, September 28, 2013, at American Legion Hall in Bellville, Texas, in Veterans Park. Plates, utensils, tea, and coffee will be provided. Please provide food for your family. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and the fun goes until we are all visited out! We look forward to all coming. Please contact your family members if they do not receive a notice. For more information, contact Lillian Beasley (979) 272-8265/email lillian.beasley22@gmail.com or Keith and Frances Vineyard (803) 379-5041. Submitted by, Lillian Beasley Lodge 17, New Tabor —SPJST—
October 13 Lesikar/Leshikar/Lesiker families—at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall. For questions, call Richard Lesikar, (817) 291-3253. Submitted by Ruth Kohutek, Lodge 47, Seaton. —SPJST—
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State Youth Director’s Sept. updates
Dear Youth Leaders, What an exciting time we had this summer! I had a great time being at all district camps and enjoyed the fun activities at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. I really enjoy watching the youth interact with one another and how it helps them to come out of their comfort zone. I saw this happen with many new campers and experienced ones, too. You inspire them to be more confident in themselves, lead by example in teaching them to build lifelong friendships, and provide lasting memories from our SPJST camp. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped with State Youth Achievement Day on August 3 at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. Your assistance was greatly appreciated, and I could not have done this without you. This year’s constructive items and special category projects were absolutely amazing. Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek was equally impressed by the youth this year at State YAD and has enclosed a letter which he has requested be read at your next youth club meeting. 2013 SPJST State YAD Performance/Youth Videos Youth leaders, please inform your youth club that the 2013 SPJST State Youth Achievement Day DVDs are available. The DVD order form can be found on the SPJST Youth Program webpage or type in the link provided http://www.spjst.org/yad_videos.html. Fall District Youth Counselors’ Meeting The 2013 Fall District Youth Counselors’ Meeting will be September 28
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
and 29 at District Six Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela’s house. Youth leaders, if you have any items you would like your DYC to discuss at our meeting, please submit your request in writing to your DYC. This way, your voices can be heard and addressed.
SPJST’s “Online Meeting” Youth Club Meeting Just a reminder that the September “Call In” Youth Club Meeting will mark the return of “call in” meetings. The next call in meeting will be on Monday, September 9 at 7 p.m. Please see the letter below on how to join in this youth club online conference meeting. You may want to also use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) during the conference - a headset is recommended. You can also join in by calling in using your telephone. Please note that the online code and phone number changes for these meetings every month. You cannot use an old code or phone number to join in a conference call; it has to be the code/number for that particular month. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call on my cell anytime (254) 931-0639.
Summer Vestnik Projects and First Quarter Reports Your June, July, and August Vestnik projects are due September 15. Quarterly reports and youth club rosters are also due September 15. Your youth club receives $2 for each member who attends the monthly youth club meeting. A big thank you to a number of our youth leaders who have already mailed in their Vestnik projects and Quarterly reports.
Christmas Ornament Contest Time It is Christmas ornament contest time! Make sure that you do not use any food items in your ornament design because they cannot be stored or reused on the tree the following year.
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The Christmas ornament contest will be held at your fall district meeting/fun day. Christmas ornament contest rules appear on page 37 of the current SPJST Youth Club Handbook. The online version of the handbook may be accessed at www.spjst.org/youthforms.html District Fall Fun Days will begin in September. Remember, the fall meetings are fun events. The following districts have already announced the date and host lodge for the meeting: District One—October 13 Lodge 17, New Tabor District Two—September 22 Lodge 80, Holland District Three—October 27 Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Four—October 5 Lodge 49, Rowena
District Five—September 21 Lodge 88, Houston District Six—October 27 Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje District Seven—September 8 Lodge 202, Jourdanton
Grandparents Day September 8 is Grandparents Day. We all know that we live in a fastpaced world, but if we would slow down and take the time to visit with our grandparents we would learn so much from them. Marian McQuade of Fayette County, West Virginia, is the founder of Grandparents Day. Her aspiration was that such an observance might persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage of their grandparents. The first presidential proclamation was issued in 1978, with one
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issued each year since, designating the first Sunday after Labor Day as national Grandparents Day. All youth club members are encouraged to honor their grandparents and the grandparents in their lodges during the month of September.
Czech Heritage Museum Czech Feszt for Kids Czech Feszt for Kids will be held at the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple and will begin at 9 a.m. and finish at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 21. This program is for kids ages 10 to 13. The tuition is $15 per participant and will include a pizza lunch. The Museum will share Texas Czech culture, music, language, history, crafts, genealogy, and food with program participants. Museum coordi-
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nators would like to have the pre-registration paperwork and payment for each participant by September 18. An application for the September session is available at the museum. The dates for Czech Feszt for Kids program are: September 21, December 21, March 15, 2014, and June 21.
Czech Heritage Museum Second Saturday Program September 14 will start the Second Saturday Program for children between the ages of five and nine. This month will be titled “Back To School,” and children will learn some new Czech words, create a school book, watch a Czech cartoon, earn a diploma from the Czech Heritage Museum School, and get to sit in one of the museum’s 19th century school desks. A parent or
September Vestnik Project • Make a Difference Day This project earns a maximum of one point in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Points System. Mail completed project no later than October 15, 2013 to: SPJST Youth Program c/o SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
Name______________________________________________________________________ Age______________ Lodge______________
Make a Difference Day: Coming in October
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ake a Difference Day is a national day of helping others. It’s a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Established by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make a Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. The next event will be on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Millions of men, women, boys and girls have participated in Make a Difference Day since it premiered in 1991. That includes lots of SPJST adult and youth club members. Getting involved in Make a Difference Day is easy. Anyone — young and old, individuals and groups — can carry out a Make a Difference Day project. It might be as big as coordinating a community-wide clean-up day or as small as spending an afternoon helping an elderly neighbor. Getting involved in a Make a Difference Day project is easy. The first step is deciding on a project. Choose a project that everyone in your lodge or youth club can get excited about. Volunteering together will help to solidify
Lend a Helping Hand The 22nd Annual Make a Difference Day is coming Saturday, October 26. It’s just one more chance for your lodge or youth club to make a positive difference in your community.
Each year in April, hundreds of good deeds done on Make A Difference Day are selected for honors, headlines and charitable donations. To be considered for a national honor, including the chance to receive one of thirteen $10,000 grants, it is necessary to fill out an official entry form after you have completed your Make a Difference Day project. For more information, please refer to the Make a Difference Day website at http://daytabank.handsonnetwork.org/
your group and help your community at the same time. Second, find a project that has something that each person can do. You don’t all have to do the exact same thing. Each person can have a different piece of the puzzle to put in place. Third, get together on Make a Difference Day and make it happen! If your lodge or youth clubs already volunteer for worthy causes on a regular basis, that’s great! It’s what the SPJST is all about: People doing good for each other and for their local communities. On the other hand, if your lodge or youth club hasn’t been very active, Make a Difference Day is your chance to change that and make something good happen! September Vestnik Project Think about all the times that someone has helped you. Maybe it was a parent, family member, teacher or a friend. Now, what could your lodge or youth club do to make things better for someone? Think about it for a while. Maybe even talk it over with your family or friends. In the space provided — or on the back of this sheet — identify some of the things that your local lodge or youth club — working together could do— to make a positive difference in your community. _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________
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guardian must stay with the child for the duration of the program. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the cost is $2 per child. No registration is necessary for this program. Please call (254) 899-2935 for more details and refer to the website www.czechmuseum.org for updates and information on next month’s Second Saturday Program.
Observe Czech Heritage Month in October All youth clubs are encouraged to observe — and celebrate — Czech Heritage Month at their October meeting. Something you may want to discuss at your September youth club meeting . . . During the 74th Legislature Session 1995, House Resolution 83 and Senate Resolution 1023 were passed designating the last full week in October beginning in 1995 as Czech Heritage Week in Texas. That declaration was expanded in 1999, when the 76th Legislature of Texas passed a resolution signed by Governor George W. Bush
declaring that the month of October annually be observed as Czech Heritage Month in Texas to commemorate the contributions of Czech culture to the state.
Make a Difference Day is October 26 Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others - a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. The next event is Saturday, October 26. Who can participate? Anyone! Young and old, individuals and groups can carry out a volunteer project that helps others. It might be a big project like collecting truckloads of clothing for the homeless, or as personal as spending an afternoon helping an elderly neighbor or relative. For more detailed information, please refer to the Make a Difference Day website at http://makeadifferenceday.com/.
SPJST Scholarships and Leadership Grants Please be sure to encourage all high school seniors in your lodge to apply for the SPJST General Scholarship. Active youth club members are strongly encouraged to apply for the SPJST General Scholarship and SPJST Leadership Grant. College undergraduates who have not received an SPJST Scholarship are also encouraged to apply. Fraternally, Lynette Talasek State Youth Director —SPJST—
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Participate in SPJST’s “online” youth meeting on Sept. 9
Attention youth club members and others interested in learning more about SPJST’s great youth program . . . Make plans to meet — online or by telephone — Monday, September 9 at 7 p.m. for the SPJST Youth Department’s online youth club meeting. This online meeting represents an effort by the Youth Department to use technology to bring young people together. Online conference will introduce young people to the SPJST Youth Program, especially those members belonging to lodges without youth clubs or living in areas not presently accessible to a youth club. Conducting meetings while miles apart is easy with online conferencing. Youth club members currently belonging to an active youth club will also be able to join in these meetings and may receive credit
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
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.
BARBECUE COOK-OFF LONE STAR BBQ SOCIETY SANCTIONED COOK-OFF
FAMILY FUN DAY! AND
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Games Horseshoe/Washer Tournaments Ennis Czech Boys
COOPER FARM 2001 WALDECK ROAD • LEDBETTER, TEXAS 78946
$300 GRAND CHAMPION • $200 RESERVE CHAMPION 50% MINIMUM PAYOUT • 3 PLACES GUARANTEED $120 Entry Fee • Judging at 5 p.m. • Brisket • Pork Spare Ribs • Chicken Pulled Pork • Cook’s Choice ($20) • Jackpot Beans ($10) No RV hook-ups available. Generators welcome. For more information, contact Donnie Howard (830) 358-2262 or John Hoelscher (979) 325-9831 or visit www.spjstenc.com
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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for attending up to two teleconference or online meetings. This may be crucial for those youth club members seeking to qualify for their district youth achievement days or camp. To join in this youth club online conference meeting, September 9, 2013, at 7 p.m., go to https://www3.gotomeeting.com/join/776830326. You may want to also use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) during the conference - a headset is recommended. You can also join in by calling in using your telephone. Dial +1 (626) 521-0014 the access Code is 776-830-326. An audio PIN will be shown after joining the meeting. The meeting ID is 776-830326. The agenda for the September 9 online meeting will focus on making preparations for up coming events this fall and winter. The meeting is expected to last approximately 15 minutes. —SPJST—
• State King’s Notebook •
State King enjoys end of summer getaway
This year’s end of summer getaway in Corpus Christi was a huge hit! I have attended every year, and this year there were so many people that came from all across Texas for the weekend festivities. The sign-up table always seemed busy, and the lists for Bunco and horseshoes filled up in no time at all. This year, every friendly competition was met with a crowd of contestants ready to play 42 dominoes, pitch horseshoes, and sculpt amazing structures from the sand. In fact, the sand sculpture creativeness and ingenuity impressed the judge who had judged many sand sculpting contests before. The “extra” fun events such as the Czech spelling bee, hula dancing, hula hoops, limbo, and kolache eating contests kept all the
guests entertained. We had a great turnout this year, and I look forward to next year’s gathering. Fraternally, Sam Hoggard Lodge 202, Jourdanton 2013-2014 State King —SPJST—
District Two youth invited to Sept. 22 fall fun day
Dear Vestnik Readers, The District Two Fall Meeting will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2013, at SPJST Lodge 80, Holland. The business meeting will be short as this day is set aside for the fall fun day. There will be games and prizes for everyone. The Christmas ornament contest will be held for youth and adults. Check the youth handbook for details and specifi-
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cations. All youth participating will receive participation money. And, your ornament may be one of the top winners, which will be on display at the Home Office to be seen by hundreds of people. I hope each of you plan on bringing an ornament. There is a lot of talent in District Two. I can hardly wait to see your beautiful creations. Don’t miss out on the fun and time with friends. Many new friendships were made at YAD, camp, and the Corpus getaway. What a great place to reminisce on all the fun you had with your SPJST friends. Give me a call if you are interested in the District Two Six Flags Over Texas trip on September 14. A few tickets and seats on the bus are still available. Mark your calendars for the District Two Lock-In on Friday, December 13 in Taylor. You definitely don’t want to miss it. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—
District Six Youth Enjoy Day of Rays at Splashway
Dear Vestnik Readers, District Six youth, parents, and friends are trying to stay cool! We all went to Splashway in Sheridan, Texas, on Sunday, July 28, 2013, as a District Six Outing. We all have been working hard this past
summer at camp and YAD projects so it was time for a rewarding and enjoyable day. So off to Splashway we went. The youth enjoyed all of the water slides, and the adults enjoyed the wave pool and some came home a little redder. But all in all, we
LEFT PHOTO: District Six youth members and parents. CENTER PHOTO: Luc Marcaurele and Andrew Kresta play in the lazy river. RIGHT PHOTO: Enjoying the water are Brooke, Crystal, and Brett Bacak and Patsy and Bethany Baker. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Youth members get
had a great time. Fraternally, Lisa Bubela District Six Youth Counselor —SPJST—
ready to hit the water. BELOW PHOTO 2: Grant Bubela and Brittany Baker enjoy the day. BELOW PHOTO 3: Simone Riha and Emily Kresta have fun on the slides. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Grant Bubela, left, and Luc Marcaurele with Ray from Splashway!
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District Seven youth invited to Sept. 8 fall fun day
Dear District Seven Youth, The District Seven Fall Fun Day is next Sunday, September 8, 2013, at the American Legion Hall, located at Highway 16 North in Jourdanton, Texas. Registration for the Christmas ornament contest is from 10 to 10:30 a.m. We will play Bunco in the morning, and lunch will be served from 12:30 to 1 p.m. A water slide/inflatable jumping castle will be provided. Please bring a towel and extra clothes and shoes, so we don’t get the floor slippery. Fraternally, Wendy Pruski District Seven Youth Counselor —SPJST—
Lodge 9, Snook Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club invites youth: groovy sand sculptors grandparents to Sept. 8 program Dear Readers, SPJST Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club meeting has changed to Sunday, September 8, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. The youth club will honor grandparents with a short program on Sunday, September 8 at 4:30 p.m. All members and community members are invited. After the program, sandwiches and ice cream will be served. We look forward to seeing you there. Fraternally submitted, Konnor Eldridge —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth: fun in Corpus Christi
I had so much fun in Corpus Christi at the weekend getaway! It was fun meeting new friends and hanging out with current friends. I can’t wait until next year! Hunter Bartek —SPJST—
Lodge 29, Taylor youth a member of honor band
Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club member Aaron Kaderka was a member of honor band at Pflugerville Middle School where he played saxophone. Aaron is now a freshman at Pflugerville High School. —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth finds jelly fish in Corpus
I had a great time going to camp this year and cannot wait until next year. I also had a lot of fun at Corpus finding jelly fish. Dannikka Bartek —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton youth fishes for sharks in Corpus
Dear Readers, We went to the summer getaway in Corpus Christi. We went fishing for sharks, and we caught 17 sharks. Lodge 47, Seaton won the sand sculpture contest. Fraternally, Chase Alexander —SPJST—
I went to Corpus this weekend, and I had so much fun. We got to keep the title as ‘number one sand sculptors’ as we proved just how ‘groovy’ we could be. School starts soon—so excited! Fraternally, Brady Alexander —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena youth enjoys State YAD
Dear SPJST, I had so much fun at State Youth Achievement Day (YAD). It was fun staying in the hotel and swimming with my cousins and having a birthday party for my uncle Jason who turned 40. He was surprised. YAD, was fun and I won on three of my projects and was
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so happy. I bought me new shoes with my money. Thanks, SPJST! Hunter Wood —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena youth wins second in special category
Dear SPJST, I won second place on my special category project, and my mom and dad were so proud of me. I made a caterpillar and brought it home. I also won on my dinosaur that I put together. I now get to finally play with it, and it’s awesome. Tanner Wood —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston Youth Attends Church Mission Camp
I was privileged to attend a mission camp in Mescalero, New Mexico, with other youth from St. Timothy Lutheran Church this summer from July 12 through July 21. We stayed at different churches along the way and at a school when we arrived at the reservation. During this time, I was able to work and share my faith with other youth from different churches and with the residents. My crew was in charge of painting the outside and porches of a family’s home. On Wednesday, our
group was able to go to White Sands and had an enjoyable time. We left Mescalero on Saturday, July 20 and spent the night in New Braunfels. On Sunday, we had a worship service, went to Schlitterbahn for a few hours, and then drove back to Houston. I enjoyed meeting and working with other youth and helping the residents. I hope that I will be able to go again next summer. Fraternally, Claire Casey —SPJST— This is me (standing on the porch in the middle) with my crew and the residents of the home we painted.
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Lodge 49, Rowena youth participates in first YAD
Dear SPJST, This was my first State YAD, and I was anxious to do special category. I didn’t know what to expect, but after seeing the final results, I know how the special category works. It was fun seeing some of the girls I went to camp with. Morgann Wood —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas youth reports on spaghetti dinner
Dear Readers, On Wednesday, August 7, 2013, the youth of Lodge 84, Dallas held their annual spaghetti dinner and bingo fundraiser. As you can see from the pictures, we had a nice attendance to come and enjoy the evening. If you
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were not there, you should make plans to attend next year because a good time was had—especially during the blackout game which actually came down to the last six numbers for the winners! In the meantime, mark your calendars for the Czechfest celebration which is scheduled for Sunday, September 15! More details will be in the next Vestnik! Fraternally, Elisabeth Cowan, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston youth attends church mission camp
I was privileged to attend a mission camp with other youth from St. Timothy Lutheran Church from July 28 through August 1, 2013, in Austin. We stayed at a church during this time. I was able to meet, work with, and share my faith with other youth from different churches. My group was able to
work at a nursing home helping residents with some of their needs and by playing games with them. One of my favorite games was bingo. On Friday, we came back to Houston just in time to get ready for State YAD. I hope that I will be able to do this again next year. Fraternally, Catherine Casey —SPJST—
Lodge 162, Iowa Colony Youth Enjoys Summer Camp
Youth club members from Lodge 162, Iowa Colony had a great time at camp this year! District Five camped with youth from Districts Six and Seven. I was able to see many of my old friends from camp last year, and also made new
friends this year. I am looking forward to camp next year. Submitted by, Alyssa Moyle —SPJST—
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Lodge 202 Jourdanton youth excels at State YAD
It’s been a while since I’ve placed at State YAD, but this year I did very well. I had five entries, and I placed in four of them. I had entries in sewing, pictorial arts, handicraft, group talent, and special category. I won two first places, a second, and a third place. Overall, it was a fun day, and I got to catch up with friends from across the state. The day was full of excitement and success, and I enjoyed watching my brother win the title of State King. I am looking forward to traveling with him this year as he represents SPJST. Fraternally, Amanda Hoggard —SPJST—
Lodge 202 Jourdanton youth enjoys YAD, Corpus
I have never been so excited about going to State Youth Achievement Day (YAD). This year was my second time being there, and I would have never thought when I took three of my
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projects that I would place in any of them. I received a second and third, and our group talent got first. I was also very excited for Michelle House when she made first runner-up queen and being her duchess made me proud of her! This was my second year of going to the Corpus Christi Getaway. I got to take Madison who is a friend, and now
she is a new member with SPJST. We had a blast swimming, playing on the beach, and doing other activities. We both even won the hula hoop contest. We also participated in the limbo contest but did not win. I can’t wait till next year. Thanks so much, SPJST. Katlyn Polasek, age 11 —SPJST—
Lodge 162, Iowa Colony Youth Shares Summer Fun Times
Summer is coming to an end, and the beginning of a new school year is upon us. I had a lot of fun this summer. I went to the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas with my family in June and just got back from Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels this past weekend. Lodge 162, Iowa Colony was also very busy this summer. We went to Schlitterbahn in Galveston at the beginning of summer. Also, some of us from our lodge went to the KolacheKlobase Festival in East Bernard on June 8 where we ate kolaches and enjoyed polka bands all day. District Five Youth Achievement Day was held on June 30 at Lodge 88, Houston. I placed first, second, and
third with many of my crafts. District Five Camp was held July 11 to 14, and we camped again with Districts Six and Seven. It was fun seeing all of our friends from Districts Six and Seven. I went to State Youth Achievement Day on August 3 and placed third with my science and education project. Our lodge had an end of summer swimming party on August 11, and everyone had fun swimming. See pictures below. I am looking forward to many more summers with my SPJST friends. Submitted by, Avery Moyle —SPJST—
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In Memoriam
In Memory of Lillian Mikulec
Services for Lillian Bernice Mikulec, 93, of Marak were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Marak. Visitation was Monday, August 26 at 6 p.m. with rosary following at 7 p.m. at MarekBurns-Laywell Funeral Home in Lillian B. Mikulec Cameron. Mrs. Mikulec died on August 22 at her home after fighting a valiant battle with cancer. She was born on September 28, 1919, in Cyclone to Joseph F. Zavodny and Lydia Bartos Zavodny. She was a graduate of Rogers High School and attended Durhams Business College in Fort Worth. After her father’s death in 1942, she returned home to help her family operate their 200-acre farm. She then furthered her education at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton where she received her teaching certificate. She was employed as a school teacher until her marriage to Frank P. Mikulec, Jr. on August 5, 1947, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Cyclone. They owned and operated The Country Bar and Grocery in Marak from 1950 to 1980 and were also engaged in farming and ranching. She served her community in many capacities and held elective and appointive offices in several organizations. She was a member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Marak and taught religion classes for many years. From 1954 to 2004, she was the presiding judge of the Marak Election Box while also serving as the Precinct Democratic Chair from 1954 to 1989. She organized and held a charter member position of CSA Fraternal Life No. 460 in Cameron where she also served as lodge secretary from 1961 to 1993. She was also the district secretary for CSA Fraternal Life No. 3 for Texas, Kansas, Colorado, and California from 1965 to 1999. She organized and served as charter president of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 2010, Cameron. From 1969 to 1989, she served as financial
secretary-treasurer and sales representative for SPJST Lodge 72, Cameron and was later a member of SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone. She was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Ladies Auxiliary Post 2. She was involved in various Czech cultural activities, including Czech chair of the Cameron Folk Fete, and she participated in the Seaton Choral Group and Czech Beseda Dancers. She also provided Czech language translation services. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and brothers Jerry Zavodny, August Joe Lee Zavodny, Alfred Zavodny, and an infant brother. She is survived by sons Frankie Mikulec and wife Shirley of Fort Worth, Maurice Mikulec and wife Joy of Waco, and Michael Mikulec of Marak; daughter Joetta Ehler of Cameron; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister Henrietta Slavik of Waco; brothers Leon Zavodny and wife Vallie of Rogers and Milton Zavodny and wife Martha of Rogers; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and family friends. Memorials may be made to Ss. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery, c/o James Dohnalik, 2501 CR 227, Cameron, Texas 76520. —SPJST—
In Memory of Elden Mikeska
August 25, 2003 SPJST Lodge 201 Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Dad,
Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure . . .
You are loved beyond words
And missed beyond measure . . .
You will always live within our hearts. We miss you.
Your loving family —SPJST—
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In Memory of Billy G. Mitchell
Billy G. Mitchell, 75, of Cheapside and Victoria, passed away at his ranch home Saturday evening, July 27, 2013, with his wife of 51 years by his side. As a devout Christian and member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, he recited the rosary daily and had a special veneration to St. Bernadette. He was born March 7, 1938, in Gonzales County to J.D. and Emma Christian Mitchell. He graduated from Gonzales High School in 1956. On October 7, 1960, he successfully completed a course of study with the Texas Department of Public Safety Law Enforcement Academy as a highway patrolman. On September 12, 1969, he completed his in-service training as a license and weight patrolman. He was honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States of America on March 31, 1963. Billy spent 13 years with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Not wanting to leave Victoria, he became employed with Dupont. Within six years of employment, he was offered the position of production supervisor, which was a rare feat in those days. The highlight of his career with Dupont was helping young engineers learn the process area from the ground up. The knowledge he passed down to these engineers was instrumental toward their receiving a good start in their careers and a bond of lasting friendships. After retiring from Dupont in 1994, Billy became a fulltime rancher, along with his wife, fulfilling his lifetime dream. Billy was a member of SPJST Lodge 153, LaSalle. Billy is survived by wife Jeanette Manasek Mitchell; sons William “Ty” Mitchell of Victoria and Michael “Brent” Mitchell and fiancée Shannon Hobbs, both of Austin; pets Bandit, Bella, and Scruffy; sister and brotherin-law Ruby and Frank “Sonny” Sievers of Gonzales; brother-in-law Jerry J. Manasek of Sinton; nephew Larry Sievers and wife Cathy; greatnephews Jason and Mitch Sievers; and great-nieces Brandi and husband Kory McIver and child Kali, Andi and husband Steve Coffman and child Jax, and Emily and Caitlin Sievers. Besides being preceded in death by his parents, Billy was also preceded in death by nephew Gary Sievers. Visitation was held at 6 p.m. Friday, August 2 followed by a rosary at 7 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home in
Cuero. Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 3 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Cuero. Father David Berger officiated. Interment followed at Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum in Victoria. After the services, the family received friends at Holy Family Catholic Church Annex in Victoria. Serving as pallbearers were Andy Ruterbories, Chad Meyer, Nathan Pekar, Lanny Baker, Clarence Strait, Mark Zgabay, David Harrison, and Sidney Brown. Honorary pallbearers were Michelle Ruterbories, Thuy Mai, Diane Harrison, Scot and Lee Ann Kessler, Maria and Nic Gramig, Oscar Cisneros, Wayne Brusenhan, Rusty Wall, Ty Harris, John Novak, Ed Martinka, Walton Ramee, and John Rachunek. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Mother Theresa Fund, c/o St. Michael’s Catholic Church; or to the charity of your choice. —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, LEROY MIKESKA. Our beloved husband, father, brother, papa, uncle, and friend Leroy Charles Mikeska, age 75, left to be with his Lord on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Leroy was born January 5, 1938, at King’s Daughters Hospital in Temple, Texas. He attended school in Temple, and he graduated from Rogers High School. Leroy joined the United States Air Force in 1955 and was sta- Leroy Mikeska tioned at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado, and later at James Connelly Air Force Base in Waco, Texas. Following his military service, he worked as a civil servant at Fort Hood Army Base as an inspector until retiring in 1988. He then earned his real estate license, and later launched Joan Mikeska Realty with wife Joan. Growing up, Leroy attended Seaton
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Brethren Church and more recently was re-baptized and joined Temple Brethren Church. Leroy loved and lived life to its fullest; he enjoyed the coastal life, fishing, hunting, and traveling with friends and family. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. He is survived by wife Joan; son Jeffrey and partner Doug Jacobs; grandchildren Logan and Alexus Dunning; brother and wife Don and Monica Mikeska; sister Sharon Fletcher; aunt Doris Zabcik; nieces Diane Sanders and husband Ron, Kindra Koslovsky and husband David, and Michelle Mikeska. He was preceded in death by his parents Annie and Edwin Mikeska; son Jeff Wayne Miller; and daughter Suzanne Dunning. Funeral service was held at Temple Brethren Church on Saturday, August 24 at 1 p.m. followed by burial service in Bellwood Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation was on Friday, August 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple. The family requests that donations be made to Temple Brethren Church. Resolution Committee Ruth Kohutek Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy
We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, ALBERT A. ACH. Funeral service for Albert Alfred Ach, age 65, of Palestine was at10 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2013, at Memorial Park’s Mausoleum in Waco with Reverend Aaron Young officiating. Mr. Ach died Tuesday, August 20. He was born on November 20, 1947, to James and Anastasia Mihatch Ach in Milligan, Nebraska. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. He was preceded in death by his wife of 28 years, Carolyn Ann Schimschat Ach, in 2006. In 2009, he married Dorothy Beamer. Survivors include wife Dorothy; sons David Ach of Lewisville, and
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Dennis Ach and Allen Ach, both of Bruceville-Eddy; and brothers John Ach and Frank Ach, both of Temple. Waco Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Resolution Committee Ruth Kohutek Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed EDDIE EDWARDS. A mass of Christian burial for Eddie Edwards, age 88, of Temple, was celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Temple on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at 10 a.m. with Pastor Reverend Ranjan Cletus officiating and Reverend Timothy Vaverek as con-celebrant. Burial with full military honors was held at Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, August 13 from 6 to 7 p.m. followed at 7 p.m. by a rosary. Mr. Edwards died Sunday morning, August 11 in his home in Temple. Eddie was born November 13, 1925, in Flatwoods, Louisiana, to Delia and Edgar Edwards. He was a distinguished World War II Veteran. He retired from military service in 1966, after which he built a new career as executive housekeeping director of Scott and White Memorial Hospital from which he also retired after 20 years of service. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. Survivors include wife Loris Nickel Edwards and sister Shirley Mills. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic School Trust Fund, Temple. Resolution Committee Ruth Kohutek Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek —SPJST—
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Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of STAZIE HORELICA. Stazie Martha Horelica, age 82, of Wharton died Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born on August 20, 1930 in Hallettsville, Texas, the daughter of the late Paul and Annie Zapalac Drost. Stazie was raised Stazie Horelica in the Wharton and Hungerford area and attended school there. On June 14, 1949, she married Mr. Albert Horelica in Hungerford. He preceded her in death on March 5, 1978. Stazie enjoyed mowing the yard, tending her flower beds, and making kolaches and homemade noodles. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton; Holy Family Catholic Church in Wharton; and Catholic Daughters of America. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and daughter-in-law Patricia Horelica. Visitation was Thursday, July 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the chapel of Wharton Funeral Home with the parish rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 18 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Wharton with Father Bob Knippenberg officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton. Serving as pallbearers were Albert Horelica, III, Chad Horelica, Todd Horelica, Raymond Horelica, Jr., David Zapalac, and Scott Kolbe. Survivors include sons Albert Horelica, Jr. and wife Bernadette of Wharton, Harvey Horelica and wife Gloria of Richmond, and William Horelica of Wharton; grandchildren Albert, III, Shelley, Amy, Chad, Todd, Abby, Becky, Meghan, and Kelly; and nine great-grandchildren with one on the way. Submitted by, Janie Bucek, Secretary SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton —SPJST—
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Death Claims Paid in July 2013
Name Rosie M. Pavlat Willard B. Fore Gloria Rehak Dubec Charles E. Schneider Margaret F. Schulz Clyde C. Coke Ronnie R. Pausewang Emojane Fuller Bertha Wasserbauer Victor Nemec Lorene Roselie Veit Rudolph Koci, Jr. Janelle C. Burson Rose Mary Novosad Barbara J. Martinka Maria G. Guerra Wm F. Hlozek Peggy Ruth Hubenak Mary A. Hammes Frances L. Chaka Henry F. Olexa Millie Mary Berger Billy Frank Simaichl Elsie M. Forbes Martha F. Richardson Kevin R. Gallagher Ruth M. Schovajsa Joe V. Gomes Royce L. Williams James F. Kmiec Bernardo Garcia, Jr. Esther A. Mikeska Ann Christine Shroyer Charles Woodrow Garrett Albina R. Simek Diana S. Zertuche Margaret Steffek Fox Augusta R. Sturm Virgil Brietzke John Shepelwich James T. Quilter Victor William Harbers Martha Maxine Basey
SPJST • Temple, Texas
Lodge 80 74 81 92 81 66 47 47 4 130 79 92 87 142 156 41 88 92 88 40 88 23 73 47 148 25 106 66 29 88 107 201 74 97 21 272 40 133 258 92 54 88 191
Location Holland Lovelady Needville Fort Worth Needville Waco Seaton Seaton Hallettsville Dallas Corpus Christi Fort Worth Temple Houston Baytown Port Lavaca Houston Fort Worth Houston El Campo-Hillje Houston Moravia Seymour Seaton El Maton Ennis La Grange Waco Taylor Houston Floresville Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Lovelady Placedo Engle Del Rio El Campo-Hillje San Antonio Seguin Fort Worth West Houston Lufkin
Date of Admission 4/12/1996 10/04/1972 3/01/1962 1/01/1984 5/06/1936 8/26/1977 3/16/1976 11/12/1974 11/05/1934 3/03/1947 12/28/1972 6/06/1934 3/05/1996 2/14/1978 12/28/2003 3/04/1999 12/30/1969 1/11/1999 6/30/1981 2/18/1957 9/01/1959 7/27/1943 4/03/1972 7/22/1946 5/24/1945 3/17/1981 6/22/1960 4/08/2008 10/18/1994 10/05/1966 5/03/2002 7/19/1951 9/01/1982 3/06/1943 11/10/1961 2/12/2008 3/02/1959 2/22/2001 7/24/2008 5/26/1936 12/26/1978 9/13/1995 6/3/1998
To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the SPJST Supreme Lodge Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer
Date of Death 4/26/2013 6/20/2011 6/08/2013 6/03/2013 4/13/2013 3/26/2013 6/30/2013 6/17/2013 6/21/2013 6/14/2013 6/04/2013 11/26/2012 6/09/2013 4/05/2013 5/13/2013 4/07/2013 2/13/2013 6/14/2013 6/09/2013 3/26/2013 6/08/2013 5/03/2013 3/04/2013 5/25/2013 7/02/2013 7/02/2013 10/28/2012 6/27/2013 6/13/2013 6/22/2013 6/21/2013 5/09/2013 7/07/2013 7/09/2013 6/27/2013 6/20/2013 5/23/2013 3/10/2013 5/17/2013 5/15/2011 6/18/2013 12/18/2012 7/19/2012
Age 93 88 67 88 93 91 44 91 99 95 81 84 78 83 89 80 96 78 82 77 89 87 49 95 85 48 89 82 70 67 16 90 49 89 91 70 71 95 79 94 87 90 83
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Czech-American TV announces latest broadcast
This week on Czech-American TV at www.catvusa.com . . . Exploring Czech Lands The Little Wooden Town (The Wooden Townlet), as a part of Wallachian Museum in City of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, embodies the distinctive spirit of vernacular Moravian municipal architecture of the late 19th and early 20th century. Combining both the carefully relocated original houses and the painstakingly recreated buildings fitted with interior exhibitions, the Wooden Townlet represents a particularly attractive open-air display of the traditional style of living, homerun trades and crafts and municipal and ecclesiastical institutions, and presents the spa character of the Rožnov area. The oldest part of the Wallachian Open-Air Museum in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, the Little Wooden Town was spurred to existence by the Jaroněk brothers and the members of the Museum Association, who decided to save the traditional
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stave houses from Rožnov Square and transfer them into the municipal park, thus founding the famous and celebrated open-air museum that we know today. The museum was opened in 1925 in celebration of the so-called “Wallachian Year.”
Czech Class This time about personal pronouns in the instrumental case. Example: With Me = se mnou; Will you go there with me? = Půjdeš tam se mnou? Czech Kitchen Czech Pancakes—Czech Pancakes made from potato dough. Visit www.catvusa.com To view the program, www.catvusa.com. —SPJST—
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Kolache Bake Show announces judging changes
Bakers are invited and urged to enter the 2013 Kolache Bake Show, an essential event of the Kolache Festival, to be held in Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, on Saturday, September 14, 2013. 2013 entry forms with guidelines concerning those eligible to enter and other specific information are available at the Kolache Festival website at www.burlesoncountytx.com. Except for the time of the awards ceremony, this information remains unchanged from prior years. What has changed this year is the judging process. Effective with the 2013 Bake Show, the following changes are being implemented:
A) Every class in each of the five divisions is required to have a rosette winner. The only exceptions will be if there are no entries in the class, or there are unusual circumstances which warrant this. The divisions and classes as shown on the 2013 entry form remain unchanged from prior years.
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B) The following ribbons will be awarded in each class: a rosette for the best kolache in that class, a second place ribbon for the second best kolache, a third place ribbon for the third best kolache in that class, and a participant ribbon for all other kolaches in that class. C) The judging criteria will continue to be based on overall appearance, filling, and dough.
• Overall appearance: uniformity— Are they all the same size? Do they look good together? filling/dough balance—Does the filling “fit” the dough: not too much, not too little? Are they all filled about the same? evenly baked—Are they evenly brown on top and bottom? Do they look appetizing and make you want to eat them right away? • Filling: taste—Does it taste good? Is it true to the taste of the class entered? consistency—Is the filling too runny . . . too thick?
• Dough: flavor—Does it taste good? Does it please your mouth and make your tongue want to do a happy dance? texture—Is it light to the touch
Czech Heritage Museum Junior Docents Recognized
LEFT PHOTO: Thanks to Czech Heritage Museum Junior Docents, left to right, Brooke Hoelscher, Katie Miller, Brandon Hoelscher (in back), Shelby Horak, and Jacob Horak. They were presented certificates. CENTER PHOTO: Junior Docents were recognized with a swim and pizza
party at CHM Administrator Becky Vajdak’s house for the Junior Docents and their families. RIGHT PHOTO: Becky’s dog Xavier enjoys pool time with Brandon. —Submitted by Becky Vajdak, CHM Administrator
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. . . not too dense or heavy? Is it “just right” . . . not too dry . . . undercooked?
Judges are encouraged to write comments on the judges’ card (one judges’ card per team of judges for each entry instead of one card per judges’ team member as has been done in the past). This card will be given to the bakers with their ribbon at the awards ceremony. Comments should reflect what is really good about the kolache, or what could be done better.
D) Grand and Reserve Champion trophy winners for each of the five divisions will continue to be chosen from the rosette winners as has been done in the past.
E) Grand and Reserve Champion trophies will be awarded at the awards ceremony Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Grand and Reserve Champion winners are expected to write a 20word thank you note to each sponsor of the trophy and cash award received. This must be done before cash awards are released. A list of trophy and cash sponsors with contact information will be given to the winners at the awards ceremony. Instructions for how to provide verification that the thank you notes were sent will also be included. As always, for any issue which needs resolution, the decision of the Kolache Bake Show Committee is the resolution. The mission of the Kolache Bake Show Committee is to promote a fair and exemplary competition to encourage the continuation of kolache baking as a treasured culinary skill. While kolache baking is crucial to the cuisine of the Czech culture, a wellmade kolache is a joy to people of any culture.
The possibility of a sixth division, one in which prior Grand and Reserve Champion winners would compete, has been suggested and discussed. If you or someone you know would be interested in helping to sponsor this division, please contact the Bake Show Committee: Lydia Faust (979)2728317, Ann Sebesta (210) 244-3362, or Burleson County FCS Extension Agent Tina Roehling (979) 567-2308. —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 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. —SPJST—
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Czech Heritage Museum presents “Houston of Life” on Sept. 24
The Czech Heritage Museum presents “House of Life” - The Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at 7 p.m. at the Museum, located at 119 West French Avenue in Temple.
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.
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.
Thursdays September 19 - November 14 Conversational Czech Classes (Beginning)—at Blinn College in Schulenburg, Texas and in Sealy via interactive video conference: class includes the alphabet and Czech grammar with a focus on vocabulary development, and features Moravian dialects spoken in Texas. Instructor is Thadious Polasek of SPJST Lodge 67, Schulenburg. Pre-registration is required; call (979) 743 5237.
September 21 Czech Feszt for Kids—at Czech Heritage Museum, at 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: The Museum staff will share Texas Czech culture, music, language, history, and food. Program will include a tour of the museum, language and song, crafts, and genealogy. Program is for kids ages eight to 12. Cost for the day is $15 and will include lunch. Pre-registration paperwork and payment due September 18. Applications will be available at the museum; or on the website www.czechmuseum.org. For information, call the Museum (254) 899-2935. Submitted by Becky Vajdak, CHM Administrator/Lodge 88, Houston.
September 28 TCGS One-Day Genealogical Conference: Great Ingredients (Individuals) = Great Casseroles (Families)—at Caldwell Civic/Visitors’ Center, 103 Presidential CorridorHighway 21W, Caldwell, Texas. Contact TCGS President Charlene Hurta via email cmhurta@earthlink.net; or via phone (979) 849-0348. Visit www.txczgs.org. October 11 - 12 TCHCC Heritage Festival and Muziky—at TCHCC, grounds, La Grange, Texas. Visit www.czechtexas.org for information. —SPJST—
“House of Life” movie was released March 24, 2009, by the First Run Features studio. This film tells the story of The Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague, the site of layer upon layer of buried members of the once-vibrant Jewish community. In the “House of Life” movie, almost a million people from all over the world now visit the cemetery each year, and this film chronicles its history. “House of Life” video tells of great rabbis and philanthropists and the story of the giant golem, created from clay to protect the Jewish people. The story is narrated by Claire Bloom. Due to limited seating, call (254) 899-2935 for more information. —SPJST—
Austin Czech Historical Association sets Czech Gala
The 19th Annual Cesky Vecer Gala of the Austin Czech Historical Association will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2013, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Onion Creek Country Club, 2510 Onion Creek Parkway, Austin, Texas 78747. The mission of the Austin Czech Historical Association is to preserve Czech Culture. The association’s Czech Master Chef Pavla Van Bibber of Austin, well-noted for preparing scrumptious
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authentic Czech meals and the best-ofthe-best desserts, will provide a delicious meal which will be served at 7:30 p.m. Entertainment for listening, dining, and dancing pleasure will be provided by the Kovanda Czech Band. There will be a silent auction consisting of new or handmade items, plants, homegrown produce, homecanned goods, wine, and many other items. Tickets can be purchased by contacting President Bernard Tupa at (512) 258-4029 or email bernard.f.tupa@gmail.com and/or Treasurer Roger Rabago (512) 3458193 or email rogerior@sbcglobal.net, or visit the website at www.austinczechs.com. Only 140 advance tickets will be sold (no tickets will be sold at the door). If you would like to attend, please order your tickets early as the event is always a sell-out.
What is a Czech? As described by George Jelinek: “He’s everything happy in the world with a smile on his face. He’s everything fine in the world
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
with a song in his heart. He is hope with a laugh on his lips. He’s tomorrow with a twinkle in his eye. He is quick to forgive. His eyes dance at the sight of a pretty girl. His feet tap to a pretty tune. His heart sobs at sorrow. Yes! He is a Czech!” Submitted by, Joyce Bohuslav Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—
lege or university. The applicant must submit the following: 1. A copy of his or her high school transcript. 2. Two letters of recommendation. One should be from a high school teacher attesting to the student’s aca-
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demic promise. The other should be from an adult attesting to the student's interest in Czech culture. 3. A 200-word autobiography (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one inch margins on a separate sheet of paper.) 4. A 100-word statement explain-
CHS seeks applicants for Victor Peter scholarship
The Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship is a $500 scholarship granted by The Czech Heritage Society of Texas to a graduating Texas high school senior. The money is given to the recipient upon proof of registration in a four-year program of studies at a col-
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Victoria County’s 28th Annual
Czech Heritage Festival Sunday, September 22, 2013 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Victoria Community Center 2905 East North • Victoria, Texas
Music By Randy Janak Spinning Wheel DJ - 9:30 to 11 a.m. Shiner Hobo Band - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fritz Hodde and Fabulous Six - 1 to 4 p.m. Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six/The Red Ravens - 4 to 4:30 p.m. The Red Ravens - 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. ★ 2013 Festival Special Guests: 2013 Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen Jennifer Koll ★ 2013 Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Little Sister Faith Wenck Face Painting by Balloon People - Round Rock and Beyond, Texas Exhibits • Prize Drawing • Czech Heritage Museum • Arts and Crafts Pastry Wheel • Auction • Czech Demonstrations
28th Texas State Tarok Tournament - $400 in Prizes 8th Annual Homemade Beer and Wine Show Czech-English Mass Celebrated by Father Joseph Hybner
9 a.m. - Our Lady of Victory Cathedral • Laurent and Mesquite Streets
11 a.m. - Almond Crusted Pork Loin Lunch—$8.00/plate Kolaches and Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Available All Day Sausage Wraps Available After Lunch Come Join the Fun! • Admission $7 per person - Under 15 - Free
For info: (361) 575-0820 - Marjorie Matula (361) 578-6730 - Donald Dusek or email ddusek@suddenlink.net Visit our website: www.victoriaczechs.org • Sponsored by Victoria County Czech Heritage Society
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ing what he or she plans to study in college or at the university, and what he or she plans to do in terms of a career. (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one inch margins on a separate sheet of paper.) 5. A list briefly explaining up to ten ways in which he or she has had contact with Czech culture. The list should be in order of importance, with the first item as the most important. Even seemingly small things may be included, such as learning how to make kolaches or visiting Czech festivals. (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one inch margins on a separate sheet of paper. A line should be skipped between each numbered item in the list.) 6. An original 300-word essay. Topic may be either: “A Family Member Who Represents Czech Heritage” or “A Family Member Who Contributed to the Czech Heritage in the United States.” (Times New Roman font,14 point, one inch mar-
gins on a separate sheet of paper.) 7. A cover sheet including the student's name, address, phone number, and high school’s name, address and phone number.
All items must be submitted together in one envelope postmarked no later than February 28, 2014, and sent to: The Czech Heritage Society of Texas Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship
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Pat Parma 3311 Carolina Way Richmond, Texas 77406-9680 Submitted by, Pat Parma Lodge 81, Needville —SPJST—
SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall 10842 State Highway 53 • East of Temple
Do you remember Nonat?
The popular Czech healing salve. Every Czech household had a tube in its medicine cabinet. After an absence of 60 years, it is now back on the market in 3/4 oz. tin for $12.49 including shipping/handling from:
Alfred Novacek 3831 NE Wasco St. Portland, Oregon 97232 (503) 234-5594 www.nonatsalve.com
Red Ravens Public Dance with Music by
Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 7 to 11 p.m.
Hall, Kitchen, and Bar open at 6 p.m. BYOB. Call (254) 773-4801 for more information.
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LODGE 29, TAYLOR 13TH ANNUAL BARBECUE COOK-OFF 5025 FM 619 • Taylor, Texas
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SEPT. 27 AND 28, 2013 ★ $3,000 PRIZE MONEY! ★ BBQ Cookers
$80 entry fee (Chicken, Pork Ribs, Brisket) $10 fee for Jackpot Cook’s Choice $10 fee for Jackpot Pinto Beans $10 fee for Jackpot Dessert
Cash and Trophies awarded for 1st to 10th places in all meat categories (Chicken, Pork Ribs, Brisket)
Cash and Unique Trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Master Cook and Best Rig Jackpot Cook’s Choice, Pinto Beans, and Dessert 80 Percent Payback Cash Prizes awarded for 1st to 5th places Trophies awarded for 1st to 10th places
Anyone Welcome to Judge on Saturday!
Voted Best Taylor Event in 2010 and 2011!
FREE DANCE ON FRIDAY NIGHT 7:30 TO 11:30 P.M. FEATURING THE GLEN COLLINS BAND Old-Fashioned Hamburgers sold by parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA • Friday 6 to 9 p.m.
Silent Auction - Saturday 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Contact: Jesse Pospisil (512) 826-7371 - cell (512) 365-1110 email: jlpospisil@yahoo.com
SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Fundraiser
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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
Tickets or More Info:
Edwin Pechal (254) 984-2255 email - edwinpechal@yahoo.com David Pechal (254) 721-8370 email - davidpechal@yahoo.com James Skrabanek (254) 984-2283
Get your tickets today. Only 500 will be sold.
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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment
Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 5 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Send updates directly to: VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: (254) 773-8087. Email to: melaniez@vvm.com. Advertising rates are $2 per column inch for lodge ads; $4 per column inch for non-profit organization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com.
LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 966-3795. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of even-numbered months February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Potluck served after meeting. Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 3 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room, 107 East Park Street, Hallettsville. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room.
LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA (3) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. at PointBank Community Center, 739 East Liberty Street, Pilot Point. For directions/meeting information, contact Brian Heitzman (940) 686-4429; or Dean Carender (903) 564-7359.
LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Friday, September 6—Social night, 6 p.m. Friday, September 20—Social night, 6 p.m. Friday, October 4—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.
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, 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, September 6—Dance: Old School featuring Regina Ball and Jeff Graybill, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday, September 8—Taylor SPJST Youth Club will hold its monthly meeting beginning at 1 p.m. at Taylor SPJST Hall. Any youth entering kindergarten through high school senior is eligible to attend. For information, contact Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 468-1347. Wednesday, September 11—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor members will have their monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal following the meeting. Music by the Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, September 13—Dance: Texas Pioneers, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, September 20—The Lawmen, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 25—Live Music by the Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, September 27—Taylor SPJST BBq Cook-Off Dance—Glen Collins Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, September 28—13th Annual Taylor SPJST BBq Cook-Off.
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—The Gordon Collier Band
Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH-35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy. 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy. 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end turn right; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (254) 875-2156; Hall Phone: (254) 863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: (512) 237-2438/day; (830) 8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR; go 2 miles to Mumford Road and turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. The lodge hall is at the bend of the road (white building). Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields (979) 324-5961; FAC Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287. Insurance certificates info, call Secretary Lillie Matejka O’Shields (979) 324-5961. LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Brenda Cox (979) 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.
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LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Six Mile Presbyterian Church, Royal Road, Port Lavaca, Texas.
LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Saturday, 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 Highway 53 (Adams Avenue). Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Frank Klinkovsky (254) 773-4801; Hall Phone: (254) 985-2548. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. 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.
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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 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, September 7—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band music. *Dress Code. $15 per person Saturday, September 14—River Road Boys, western swing. $10 per person Saturday, September 21—Al Sulak, polka/variety. $10 per person Friday, September 27—Miss Leslie, country/western. $10 per person Saturday, September 28—No dance
All dances are held from 8 to 11:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Reservations suggested, but not required, unless otherwise noted. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beer, set-ups, soda, and ice sold at bar. Please do not bring from outside. *Dress Code dances: evening attire for ladies and gentlemen. Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Directions: Highway 290—Take Mangum Dacoma exit; stay on frontage road. At third traffic light, turn left onto 18th Street. Go under freeway at third traffic light, turn on Beall Street. Hall Rental Information: Lodge Hall: (713) 869-5767; or visit www.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 IH45. 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) Sunday, September 15—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Meal served at 1 p.m. Please note meeting date change due to Lodge 142 participating in the SPJST ENC Barbecue Cook-off on the second weekend.
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.
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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 meeting at 2 p.m. with the exception of November and December, as noted. Lodge Executive Board Meetings/Trustee Meetings and Workdays: First Monday of each month, (unless the first Monday is a holiday) at 2 p.m. Dances: Held the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Variety Dances: Fourth Saturday of the month, unless noted.
LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2) Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River. Directions: Hall is on the south side of Academy, just off Hwy 95, on the right. Hall Rental Information: (254) 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 Central Library in Conroe. 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. Youth Club Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at Central Library in Conroe.
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 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) 2375181. 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 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 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 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 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 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 Restaurant, 1000 East Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas 77833. Meal and social at 6:30 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. The December meeting is at 12 noon on the first Sunday.
LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Note: Lodge meeting time is now 7:30 p.m. until further notice.
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.
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LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy. 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. There will be a 7-11 on the right. Turn right; proceed past Hopewell School. Continue through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple: Take IH-35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign; take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The second street to the right is Luther Peterson Boulevard. Hall Rental Information: (512) 255-1554; (512) 771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall followed by a covered dish meal. Board Meeting: 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. 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—
SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook Order Form SPJST is proud to present a treasured collection of recipes from our members whose contributions have made this cookbook possible. Cookbook includes 700 pages and approximately 1,400 recipes. Cookbooks are shipped via USPS Media Mail. Makes a great birthday, anniversary, wedding, or anytime gift! Order online at www.spjst.org. Please send me ______ copies of “SPJST Tasty Traditions Cookbook� at $15.00 each, plus $3.00 for shipping/handling/tax per book (total $18.00 each). Make checks or money orders payable to SPJST. Ship To: Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________ State_________________ Zip_______________ Phone (_____)_______________________ Email__________________________________________ Payment Information:
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