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S P J S T Benevolence
H E R A L D
★ Humanity ISSN —07458800
★ Brotherhood
October 9, 2013
SPJST mourns the loss of Honorary District Five Director Jerry Prochazka
LEFT PHOTO: Alvin Roznovak of Lodge 48, Beyersville prepares his team’s entry for judging. ABOVE: Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club members Kara Kaderka, left, and Hailey Girod sell cupcakes to cookers, judges, and visitors at the cook-off to raise funds for the youth club.
Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off Attracts 100 Teams
Lodge 29, Taylor hosted its 13th annual barbecue cook-off on Saturday, September 28 at the lodge hall. Cook-Off Coordinator Jesse Pospisil, left, of Lodge 29, Taylor and Taylor Mayor Jesse Ancira, right, present the first-ever Taylor City Championship Award to Terry Skrhak. More on pages 15 to 17.
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Honorary District Five Director classes. He was tough but fair. He still, Jerry Prochazka, 91, of Crosby went to most recently, taught Czech to many of be with the Lord on Sunday, Septem- the local residents around Crosby. He once said, and I quote, “I consider myber 29, 2013. He was born on August 19, 1923, in self a very lucky man because I never Napa, Idaho, to Leo and Rosie minded going to work or going home. I loved my job and my home.” (Dospel) Prochazka. Jerry was preceded in death by his Jerry served his country during parents; wife DoWorld War II and lores Prochazka; and was honorably disbrothers Leo and charged from the Willie Prochazka. Army Air Corp. Jerry is surJerry spent all of his vived by son Jerry life in the Crosby (Gene); daughter area, and at the Shirley Peel and height of his career husband Bob; was the superinbrother Henry Proctendent of Crosby hazka; sisters Mary ISD. He also served Sutherland and as a member of the Rosie Luckenbach; Crosby School grandson Chris Peel Board as well as a and wife Frances; member of many great-grandsons other organizations. Taylor and Garrett He was a member Peel; and numerous of SPJST for 50nieces and nephews. plus years. He Jerry Prochazka A service was held on served as SPJST Thursday, October 3 Supreme Lodge District Five Director from 1985 to 1988. at 2 p.m. at Crosby Brethren Church in He was a member of Lodge 91, San Crosby, Texas, officiated by Dr. Larry Jacinto. In his free time, he enjoyed Koslosky. Brother Prochazka will be deeply gardening and volunteering. Jerry was a very easy going, caring missed by all who knew and loved him. and loving husband, brother, father, May our departed brother rest in peace. With heartfelt sympathy, grandfather, and friend. He was a true Malba Smesny man of God and attended Crosby Lodge 91, San Jacinto Brethren Church. Fraternal Activities I personally remember him being Coordinator the principal of Crosby High School in —SPJST— the 1960s and teaching math and Czech
Inside Th is Week’s Vestnik
Vestnik Project...................................19 In Memoriam ......................................24 Czech Culture ....................................26 Advertisements ............................27-29 Lodge Calendar .................................30 Czech Heritage Month Fun ...............32
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Lodge 38 Kovar members enjoy Grandparents Day lunch
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Youth participate in Slavic Heritage Festival
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Editor’s Note
SPJST HERALD
SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.org
VESTNIK EDITOR/ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0807 VESTNIK Fax: (254) 773-8087
email: m e l a n i e z @ v v m . c o m
SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-2902 • Home: (254) 985-0007 email: vanicek@spjst.com
VICE PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF, CFFM Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-1450 • Home: (254) 534-1930 email: genemc@spjst.com SECRETARY-TREASURER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 721-4739 • Home: (254) 778-3720 email: leonardm@spjst.com
DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878-0085 Home: (979) 272-3265 • Mobile: (979) 224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR JESSE POSPISIL 4710 FM 1331, Taylor, Texas 76574-2164 Home: (512) 365-1110 • Mobile: (512) 826-7371 email: jlpospisil@yahoo.com
DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, Texas 76691-2017 Home: (254) 826-5882
DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BILLY ROLLWITZ, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 195, Rowena, Texas 76875-0195 Home: (325) 442-3141 • Mobile: (325) 277-5362 Office: (325) 442-3038 • email: brollwitz@verizon.net DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT, FIC 1243 Clovis Rd, Houston, Texas 77008-6232 Home: (713) 864-2163 • email: lpflugh@aol.com DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR KAREN KASPAR, FIC, CFFM 8550 N. State Highway 71 El Campo, Texas 77437-9819 Home: (979) 543-2532 • Mobile: (979) 332-1616 email: k-kaspar@hotmail.com
DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR BOB J. BAYER, FIC 1100 Hospital Blvd, Floresville, Texas 78114-2912 Home: (830) 393-9073 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
Coming Soon . . . Christmas
pecial thanks to all of our Vestnik readers who are submitting their entry forms for the “Czech Flag Hunt.” So many of our dear readers commented that they enjoyed looking through the Vestnik for the Czech flags — and reading the articles and looking at the pictures. Another Czech activity appears on the back page of this week’s Vestnik. And, look for more Czech fun in next week’s October 16 Vestnik along with a photo of all of the exciting Czech prizes that we will be awarding. Some of the prizes are cute, colorful teddy bear ornaments that were made in the Czech Republic. Stay tuned!
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Book SPJST’s Christmas Float for Your Community’s Parade Believe it or not, we have already completed and turned in several applications and entry forms for Christmas parades. And, one of the floats is already in the workshop getting ready for Christmas. Themes and props are planned and about to be constructed. Christmas is just around the corner! If your lodge or youth club wishes to host one of the two SPJST Floats in a parade, please contact us so we can add the date to the calendar. Christmas float appearance are: Saturday, November 23 Tomball Holiday Parade (10 a.m.) Float hosted by Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club Friday, November 29 Fort Worth Parade of Lights (6 p.m.) Float 1 hosted by Lodge 92, Fort Worth Float 2 hosted by Lodge 154, Fort Worth
Monday, December 2 Temple Christmas Parade (6:30 p.m.) Floats 1 and 2 hosted by SPJST Home Office
Saturday, December 7 Smithville Christmas Parade (7 p.m.) Float 1 hosted by Lodge 38, Kovar
Taylor Christmas Parade (7 p.m.) Float 2 hosted by Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club
Saturday, December 14 Belton Christmas Parade (10 a.m.) Float 1 hosted by Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Conroe Christmas Parade (1 p.m.) Float 2 hosted by Lodge 181, Conroe
To book the float, email melaniez@vvm.com or call (254) 773-1575 or (254) 534-0807. A float driver from the Home Office delivers the float, sets it up, drives it through the parade, and returns it to Temple after the parade. We ask that the lodge or youth club provide float riders for the parade. Give us a call today!
Lodge Christmas Mailouts Each lodge and each youth club receives one annual mailout to all members at no charge from the Home Office. If you have not taken advantage of this great program, please call or email today. We are starting on mailouts for Christmas parties. So the earlier you can contact us, the better! Email melaniez@vvm.com or call (254) 773-1575.
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Family Fun and Important Dates
October October 10 October 10 October 13 Oct. 15-17
Czech Heritage Month in Texas SPJST Float • Austin County Fair Parade, Bellville (1) Lodge 32, Victoria Czech Heritage Month Meal (6) District One Fall Meeting • Lodge 17, New Tabor Supreme Lodge Meeting SPJST Home Office, Temple October 19 Lodge 48, Beyersville Progressive 42 Domino Tournament (2) October 20 Heritage Day at State Fair of Texas, Dallas (3) October 20 Lodge 182, Falls County Farmer’s Olympics Falconer Park, Marlin (2) October 26 Make a Difference Day October 27 District Three Fall Fun Day • Lodge 6, Cottonwood October 27 District Six Fall Meeting • Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje October 27 Lodge 48, Beyersville Turkey Shoot (2) October 27 Lodge 88, Houston Czech Day (5) Nov. 3 Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov. 3 Lodge 18, Elgin hosts Central Texas Accordion Jamboree (2) Nov. 9 Lodge 18, Elgin Chili Supper (2) Nov. 11 Veterans Day • SPJST Home Office Closed Nov. 11 SPJST Float • Victoria Veterans Day Parade (6) Nov. 23 SPJST Float • Tomball Holiday Parade (5) Nov. 28-29 Thanksgiving Holidays SPJST Home Office Closed Nov. 29 SPJST Float • Fort Worth Parade of Lights (3) Dec. 1 Lodge 6, Cottonwood Christmas Party (3) Dec. 2 SPJST Home Office Christmas Open House Dec. 2 SPJST Float • Temple Christmas Parade (2) Dec. 7 SPJST Float • Taylor Christmas Parade (2) Dec. 7 SPJST Float • Smithville Christmas Parade (1) Dec. 7 Lodge 88, Houston Christmas Party (5) Dec. 8 Lodge 9, Snook Christmas Party (1) Dec. 8 Lodge 47, Seaton Christmas Party (2) Dec. 12 Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Christmas Party Raymond’s Restaurant, Lorena (2) Dec. 14 SPJST Float • Conroe Christmas Parade (5) Number in ( ) denotes SPJST District. —SPJST—
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Readers Write
Czech Heritage Museum expresses thanks for District Four donation
Dear SPJST, The Board of Directors, staff, and I would like to thank SPJST District Four for their generous gift of $500 to the Czech Heritage Museum. Your generosity will help us preserve our ancestral memories to educate future generations. Again, thank you for all your support, donation, and the trust you have in us at the museum. Fraternally, Rebecca Vajdak Administrator Czech Heritage Museum —SPJST—
“Growing Good Corn”
Melanie, I was reading the Vestnik and saw your article (“Growing Good Corn” September 25, 2013 - page 2). Loved it! Simply a wonderful reminder. Thanks for sharing. Vince Hegwood Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—
Lodge 18, Elgin member appreciates support
Melanie, We want to thank you and your staff for promoting Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six’s 50th anniversary celebration on September 14, 2013. The celebration was a huge success
with a lot of people attending and a lot of memories. Quite a few photographers captured the moments. We thank you and SPJST staff for all you contributed. Sincerely, Fritz Hodde —SPJST—
Temple resident seeks assistance with getting books to Zlin
Melanie, The Czech Heritage Museum has been asked by a local resident for assistance with the delivery of two books to the Modern Art Museum in Zlin, Czech Republic. She has paid postage for the books to be mailed to Zlin. However, there seems to be a problem with the mail delivery or customs, and the books are returned to her here in Temple. This lady works with the Cultural Center here in Temple and has been a friend to the museum. I am hoping that some SPJST member is traveling to that area and may be able to assist her. She says the books are thin and would easily lay in the bottom of a suitcase. Zlin is located southeast of Prague. Maybe we can assist her? If anyone is going to the Czech Republic and thinks they can help, they can call the museum for her contact information (254) 899-2935. Thank you, Rebecca Vajdak Administrator Czech Heritage Museum —SPJST—
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Annuity New 5 Year (plans 8040-8041 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 3.00%
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From the Districts
District One Fall Fun Day: October 13 at Lodge 17, New Tabor
Dear Members, You are invited to the District One Fall Fun Day on Sunday, October 13, 2013, at SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m., and activities begin at 2 p.m. and includes bingo, horseshoes, several guessing games, and a delicious meal. For
youth, we will also have a bouncy house. Come on out for a great day of fun, fraternalism, and fellowship. Fraternally, Kyle Skrabanek District One FAC —SPJST—
District Two FAC shares note of thanks; announces trip to Coushatta
Dear Members of District Two, Thanks to all who came out for our District Two Fall Fun Day. I want to thank all the youth who helped with the spin wheels. You are some awesome young people. Thank you again! Also, thanks to Lodge 80, Holland members for their service and all the good food. All in all, I think we had a great time. As you know, we discussed a trip to Coushatta. Well, we have decided that the best date to go will be February 16 and 17, 2014, which is a Sunday and Monday. This will be a holiday on Monday, the 17th, for Presidents’ Day. We will check on the price as it will be
lower for this date. I will get back with you on the price of the rooms. Thanks to all of you who signed up that you would be interested in going. Save the date, and we will all go and have some great fun together. Maybe some others will sign up since it will be on a holiday weekend. If you are interested, give me a call (254) 771-0193 or email me at hanusch8@hotmail.com. I hope to hear from you real soon. Thanks again to everyone. Ruth Hanusch District Two FAC/Vice President —SPJST—
District Three Fall Meeting Agenda 10 a.m. Registration for Youth and Adult Christmas Ornament and Halloween Costume Contests Complimentary Pastries, Juice, Milk, and Coffee provided by Lodge 6, Cottonwood
Sunday, October 27, 2013 • SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood
10:30 a.m. All Contest Registration Ends. Adult and Youth Costume Judging Begins. 10 to 11 a.m. Meeting Registration and Meal Ticket Purchase
Meeting Called to Order........................District President Brother John Engelke Posting of Colors – Flag Bearers Pledge of Allegiance..............................................Flag Bearer Dakota Holder Youth Motto.................................................................Flag Bearer Angel Pace Welcome.......................................Lodge 6 President Brother Milton Peterson Response and Recognition of Visitors..................District First Vice President Brother Selby Holder Approval of Minutes......................District Secretary Sister Patricia Dieterich Treasurer’s Report ............................District Treasurer Sister Mary Steinman Home Office Address to Members.........Supreme Lodge Secretary/Treasurer Brother Leonard Mikeska Meeting will be turned over to Youth Officers for Youth Meeting.
Site Selection.....................................District President Brother John Engelke Spring Meeting—April 27, 2014 . . . Lodge 25, Ennis District YAD—June 22, 2014 . . . Lodge 183, Arlington Fall Meeting—October 26, 2014 . . . No host Spring Meeting—April 26, 2015—No host District YAD—June 28, 2015—No host Fall Meeting—October 25, 2015 Host lodges are needed for upcoming events. Please contact President Brother John Engelke if interested.
Introduction of Contest Judges.........District President Brother John Engelke Adult Costume Contest/Awards Introduction of 2013 District Royalty...................................District President Brother John Engelke Prayer..........................................................District Queen Katherine Durham 12 noon—Lunch Break Menu: Fried Chicken, Sausage, and All the Trimmings Donation of six canned goods per person entitles member to a meal at no charge; otherwise cost is $7 per plate. No expired canned goods, please. 12:45 p.m.—Reconvene Meeting or Enjoy Fun Day
Bingo—Every bingo card purchased at 50 cents per game will receive one ticket. Winner of each bingo game will receive 10 tickets. Tickets can be placed in jars for drawing of special donated gift cards or gift baskets. (Each lodge is asked to make a donation of two $25 gift cards or baskets.) We will announce where the proceeds will be donated.
Officers and Committee Representatives are to submit any reports they have as written reports. Copies should be provided for membership. If you need the district to provide copies of your report, please email your report to Mary Steinman at appamary@sbcglobal.net. —SPJST—
District Six Fall Family Fun Day October 27 at Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje
Dear Members, The District Six Fall Family Fun Day will be Sunday, October 27, 2013, at SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Hall. Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje will host the event with registration beginning at 10:30 a.m. A catered meal will be served at 12 noon, followed by a day filled with fun and games. All District Six members and sales agents are encouraged to include their family and friends for this SPJST fraternal occasion. There will be door prizes; delicious food; cookie, needlework, ornament, horseshoe contests; bingo games; and fun for the whole family. All lodges should bring one door
prize and two desserts. Desserts and refreshments will be served throughout the day. Members attending may also bring prizes (for men, women, and children) for the bingo games. Any adult or youth member wanting to participate in a district contest should review the criteria for each contest. SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje is located on US Highway 59 South of El Campo in Hillje, Texas. I hope to see you and yours at our annual fall fun day gathering. Fraternally, Wanda Dorotik District Six Secretary —SPJST—
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District Six Fall Family Fun Day Agenda Sunday, October 27, 2013 Hosted by SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59 • Louise, Texas 77455 Located on Highway 59 South of El Campo 10:30 to 11 a.m. Adult and Youth Contest Registration • Bingo
12 noon Catered Meal All lodges are asked to provide one door prize and two desserts. Members are encouraged to bring items for bingo prizes.
Fun Day Gathering Call to Order..........................................President Joe Siptak Blessing..........................................................District Six Director Karen Kaspar Posting of Colors....................................Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club Moment of Silence for Deceased Members .........................President Joe Siptak Welcome by Hosting Lodge ............................Lodge 40 President Jerry Gensler Response and Introduction of Guests ............First Vice President Annie Vahalik Roll Call of Lodges, Officers and Standing Committees ..........................Secretary Wanda Dorotik Needlework Contest Christmas Ornament Contest Cookie Contest Bingo Horseshoe Tournament Announce Host of 2014 Spring Meeting District Contest Winners....................................................FAC Helen Zabransky District Youth Ornament Winners ............................................DYC Lisa Bubela Drawing for Door Prizes and Youth Club Prizes —SPJST—
JUNE 30, 2013 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS Cont’d.
Cash .................................................................................. Other Assets ......................................................................
2,348,940 3,206,154
TOTALS ......................................................................$228,526,700
LIABILITIES AND RESERVES
Certificate Reserves ..........................................................$198,543,625 Liability for Deposit-type Contracts ................................... 2,448,487 Certificate Benefits Payable ............................................. 977,375 Premiums Received In Advance ...................................... 79,346 Interest Maintenance Reserve …….................………….. 4,778,152 Asset Valuation Reserve ……………………....………….. 2,702,834 Other Accrued Liabilities.................................................... 917,112
TOTALS .............................................................. $210,446,931
Unassigned Funds.............................................................
18,079,769
TOTALS ......................................................................$228,526,700
INCOME
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
6/30/2013
Insurance and Annuity Premiums...................................... $ 6,026,455 Net Investment Income......................................................
4,609,247
Commissions and Expense Allowance .............................
1,033
Amortization of Interest Maintenance Reserve .................
422,903
Net Realized Capital Gains or (Losses) ............................
403,991
Miscellaneous Income .......................................................
From the Financial Secretary SPJST Financial Statement as of June 30, 2013
Dear Members, In accordance with the 2012 SPJST By-Laws, I am submitting a report of our Society which is extracted from the June, 2013 Quarterly Statement. This report gives you pertinent items of information concerning our Society. All items are entered as found in the June, 2013 Statement which was ASSETS
filed with the Texas Department of Insurance for the second quarter of 2013. Please review this report in detail and should you have any questions, please contact me. Fraternally, Roy W. Vajdak Financial Secretary —SPJST—
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
Bonds.................................................................................$189,583,550 Stocks ................................................................................ 7,811,905 Mortgage Loans................................................................. 21,534,941 Real Estate: Properties occupied by the Society............................. 2,383,361 Properties held for the production of income............... 64,754 Certificate Loans................................................................ 1,593,095
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69,421
TOTALS....................................................................... $ 11,533,050
DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME
Life and Annuity Benefits ................................................... Refunds to Members ......................................................... Additions to Reserves........................................................ Operating Expenses ..........................................................
TOTALS.......................................................................
$7,012,336 (245) 1,297,496 2,891,762
NET INCOME .............................................................. $
11,201,349
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN CERTIFICATE HOLDERS’ SURPLUS
331,701
6/30/2013
Balance Beginning............................................................. $ 17,249,404 Net Income......................................................................... 331,701 Change in Unrealized Capital Gains or (Losses).............. 145,639 Change in Asset Valuation Reserve.................................. 351,570 Miscellaneous Changes .................................................... 1,455 BALANCE ENDING ................................................... $ 18,079,769 —SPJST—
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SPJST Lodge Se ct ion
Lodge 4 Hallettsville to meet at district fun day
Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville met Sunday, September 15, 2013, at the Legion Tap Room at 3 p.m. Secretary-Treasurer Helen Zabransky called the meeting to order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by youth member Sarah Siptak. Resolution Committee member Vicky Zak read resolutions of sympathy for Bertha John Wasserbauer and Lillie C. Woytek. Secretary-Treasurer Helen Zabransky read the minutes of the July and August meetings and gave the financial report. Correspondence was read.
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
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Next Meeting—October 27 at Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje It was voted to hold the October meeting at the District Six Fall Fun Day on Sunday, October 27. The following meeting will be Sunday, November 10 at 3 p.m. at the Legion Tap Room. The Sunshine Committee held its monthly bingo for the residents of Stevens Convalescent Center with 28 residents attending. Evelyn Holy, Vicky Zak, and Lillie Balusek assisted. The meeting adjourned followed by lunch and visiting. Door prize winners were Susan Siptak, Evelyn Holy, and Patsy Zabransky. See you at the District Six Fall Fun Day on Sunday, October 27. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
SPJST Float Featured on Cover of Burleson County Tribune
Lodge 8, Weimar meets October 28 at Leticia’s
Lodge 8, Weimar members met Monday, September 23, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at Weimar Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar, Texas. Eleven members and guests were in attendance. Everyone enjoyed snacks, coffee, and tea prior to the monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Erline Janak. Secretary Robin Guenther read the previous month’s minutes followed by the treasurer’s report presented by Carolyn Tabola. Both were approved by all attending members. Erline Janak also read the fraternal activities coordinator’s report and had information available to all interested members on upcoming events. Attending members decided that Lodge 8 will continue the pull tabs as an ongoing project. District Six Director Karen Kaspar spoke about a few topics. She reminded members that on Sunday, October 27 is the district meeting and fall family fun day that will be hosted by Lodge 40 at Hillje Hall. Please check the Vestnik for more details. Under new business, it was agreed upon that the November meeting will be our annual holiday meeting with a meal that all lodge members are encouraged to attend. Lodge 8 members wished Erline Janak a happy birthday for September. There were no anniversaries for the month. Lodge 8 members will join together at their next meeting on October 28 at
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6:30 p.m. at Leticia’s Restaurant in Weimar for a Dutch treat meal. We look forward to seeing everyone there! Fraternally yours, Robin Guenther, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis plans spooky Halloween supper
Lodge 25, Ennis met Thursday, September 12, 2013, beginning with a supper social prepared by Betty for all those in attendance. Thank you, Betty! The chicken and rice dish was delicious. Present were 14 adult members and two youth. All reports were presented, and the minutes were approved as read. A thank you card was read from the Leon Zaidle family in appreciation to the lodge for receipt of his 75-year membership pin. Under new business, it was decided to purchase a brand new freezer for Betty’s strudels. It was also decided to move forward to repair the front entrance awning. On the sick list were David Slovak, Bill and Janie Mraz, and Michael Patak. Get well soon! September birthday babies were Ann, Jeff, Olivia and Margaret. Happy birthday! New member Elizabeth Mackenzie Crawford was announced by sales agent Margaret Krajca. Additional new members approved and certificate sold by Sales Agent Tom Droste were Mason and Bentley Sanchez.
Lodge 38, Kovar Members Enjoy Grandparents Day Lunch
Dorothy Lastovica enjoys lunch with granddaughter Elizabeth Holder for Grandparents Day. Elizabeth is in second grade, and they are both members of Lodge 38, Kovar.
SPJST was featured on the cover of Burleson County Tribune on Thursday, September 26, 2013, with a photo of the float in the Burleson County Fair parade. Riding the float were District One Youth Club members from Lodges 9, Snook; 17, New Tabor; and 186, Caldwell.
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Next Meeting—October 10 The next meeting will be Thursday, October 10. Betty has a spooky Halloween supper planned. Can’t wait to find out her surprise! Please invite a friend to join us. See y’all then! Fraternally yours, Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard to meet at district fun day
Dear Members, This is to inform you that Lodge Karel Jonáš will not hold its October meeting at the scheduled time, day, and place, but will hold a short meeting the last Sunday, the 27th, in Hillje, at Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje before the District Six Fall Meeting. The agenda will be focused on plans for the November meeting with business that absolutely must be handled. The September meeting with a quorum present was short with all business handled quickly. As to the November meeting, there will be more at a later date. To the faithful: Join us in Hillje, see you there, and this writer remains . . . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, FIC President —SPJST—
Lodge 39, Bryan invites members to district fall fun day
Dear Members, Lodge 39, Bryan will not be having an October 13 meeting at the lodge hall due to the conflict of our District One Fall Fun Day, hosted by Lodge 17, New Tabor. All members are encouraged to come out to New Tabor for some fall fun. Registration is at 1:30 p.m., and the activities start at 2 p.m. Next Meeting—November 10 The next meeting will be November 10. We hope to see everyone there. Sincerely, Binnie Ann Roesler, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 48 Beyersville sets Progressive 42 tournament
SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville will host a Progressive 42 Domino Tournament on Saturday, October 19, 2013, at the lodge hall, located at 10450 FM 619 in Beyersville, Texas (near Taylor). Registration is from 8:15 to 9 a.m.,
Lodge 49, Rowena Cousins Visit Great-Grandpa for Grandparents Day
On Sunday, September 8, 2013, Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club members Tanner, Hunter, Morgann, and Cotton Wood and Olivia, Grace, and Bella Schwertner traveled to Wall, Texas, to visit with Great-Grandpa Ernest Braden of Lodge 160, San Angelo. Great-Grandpa was excited to see the kids. All youth are members of Lodge 49, Rowena.
and play begins at 9:15 a.m. Fifteen games will be played with a time limit of 20 minutes each. The tournament should end around 4:30 p.m. A partner is not necessary; you will draw a partner. Registration fee is $10 per person and includes noon meal, snacks, and prizes. Please pre-register by October 16 so we can estimate food needed for the tournament. To pre-register, mail your name, address, and phone number to Bobby Wuensche, 2451 CR 405, Taylor, Texas 76574 or call (512) 365-3013. A great day of fun for everyone is planned. We hope to see you there. Everyone is welcome! —SPJST—
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Lodge 51, Ellinger plans Christmas party
SPJST Lodge 51, Ellinger met for its quarterly meeting on September 19, 2013, at Ellinger Fire Station at 6:30 p.m. President Calvin Hlinsky called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence for ill and deceased members, first responders, and our troops. We wish the best to State FAC Frank Horak who has been ill. Jo Ann Divin gave her reports which were approved. The picnic was discussed.
Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes new member
Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes new member
Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes new member Ruth Elizabeth Johnson. Ruth’s parents are Sarah Jane and Jesse Wayne Johnson of Red Oak. She also has a proud big brother Dean Edward who is also a member of Lodge 25. Ruth was born on June 15, 2013, at Charlton Methodist Hospital in Dallas. She weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 22 inches long. Maternal grandparents are David R. and Danielle Carlisle of Red Oak. Paternal grandparents are Wayne and Susie Johnson of Weatherford. Margaret Krajca is Ruth’s sales agent. —SPJST—
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Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes new member Elizabeth Mackenzie Crawford. Elizabeth is the daughter of Dustin and Julie (Macalik) Crawford and baby sister to brother Aaron. She was born July 12, 2013, at Palestine Regional Medical Center, weighing 9 pounds, 4 ounces and measuring 22 inches long. Proud maternal grandparents are Gorden and Barbara Macalik of Ennis, and paternal grandparents are Kim Crawford and the late Kenny Crawford of Palestine. Great-grandparents include Daniel and Margie Macalik and Leslie Kubin and the late Maryann Kubin, all of Ennis and Helen Aaron and Charlene Crawford and the late Earl Crawford, all of Crane. Sales agent is Margaret Krajca. —SPJST—
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Members decided to have a stew meal for the Christmas party on December 6. We will also have door prizes. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Bradley Divin who had a birthday on the 20th. Ann Minar led the group with a table prayer before a meal of sausage and trimmings brought by members was served. Burdine Divin, FAC —SPJST—
Lodge 66, Waco plans anniversary luncheon
Dear Members, You are cordially invited to SPJST Lodge 66, Waco’s 106th Anniversary Luncheon on Saturday, November 2, 2013, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at Lodge 6, Cottonwood Hall in West. See the advertisement on page 28. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch catered by Tom’s Smokehouse will be served at 12 noon. You must RSVP for your meal ticket no later than October 12. Please call (254) 799-4247 - John or Diana or (254) 799-4510 - Dana to RSVP if you will attend the luncheon.
Your call is your meal reservation. The meal is for Lodge 66 members. Non-member price is $10 per plate. Cash bar will be available. Members received a card with the invitation in the mail. Please bring the card to register for door prizes. You must be present to win. We look forward to celebrating the lodge’s special anniversary with you on Saturday, November 2. Fraternally, John Engelke, President —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas sets October activities
Dear Readers, Please mark your calendars for the upcoming events this month! I am sure you will enjoy each and every one of them.
Sunday, October 20 Sunday, October 20 is Heritage Day at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. Come enjoy celebrating Czech traditions with a Czech program, Czech food, and display of Czech beseda dancers.
Monday, October 21 Lodge 84’s monthly meeting is at 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 26 Make A Difference Day at Lodge 84. Come help make hygiene kits from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Respectfully, Anne Scott Cowan Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston meets October 14
The next monthly meeting of Lodge 88, Houston will be held on Monday, October 14, 2013, beginning at 7 p.m.
Bring Socks for Seniors Members are ask to bring “socks for seniors” to be distributed to the elderly. Socks for men and women can be colorful, fun, or plain white— make it your choice. Remember, at the October meeting, the rules and regulations committee will be collecting letters recommending changes for the year 2014. These recommendations will be read and dis-
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cussed at the November meeting on November 11 and voted on at the December annual meeting on Sunday, December 8. Thanks, Jo Ann Buri Second Vice President —SPJST—
Lodge 91 San Jacinto meets this Saturday
Lodge 91, San Jacinto will host its third quarterly meeting on October 12, 2013, at 3 p.m. at Golden Corral in Baytown, Texas. We encourage members to attend. Fraternally, Vonda Smesny, Secretary Editor’s Note: Lodge 91, Crosby and Lodge 156, Baytown merged on September 14, 2013. Members agreed that the lodge will be called SPJST Lodge 91, San Jacinto. —SPJST—
Scenes from Lodge 47, Seaton’s Outdoor Extravaganza
Saturday, September 21, 2013 • Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall • Submitted by Joyce Kraatz, Youth Leader
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Lodge 141, Sealy members to ride float in October 10 parade
Lodge 141, Sealy members got together at Tony’s Family Restaurant on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at 1 p.m. for the regular monthly meeting and lunch. We were joined by Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, Lynette Talasek, and Debbie Klinkovsky, all from the Home Office. We had a most enjoyable and informative meeting as Brian presented a number of suggestions for making our lodge more visible in the community. Sales Agent John Simpson also had some suggestions. Hopefully, we will be able to incorporate some of these ideas to get more members to attend and make our meetings more interesting.
Jo Bear will try to get some of the CCE youth from the Immaculate Conception Church to ride the SPJST Float in the Austin County Fair parade which is coming up on October 10. The next meeting will be at Gordon Memorial Library at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8. Bernice Stolarski FAC/Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 179 Warrenton meets October 10
Lodge 179, Warrenton will meet on Thursday, October 10, 2013, at JW’s Steakhouse in Carmine. Social is at 6:30 p.m. and meeting is at 7 p.m. Fraternally, Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—
Ladies Circle of Lodge 92 Fort Worth
We’ve had cooler weather . . . we have had rain . . . but we don’t have the Rangers playing postseason base-
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ball. I’m not sure we will survive without the Rangers. The meeting of the Ladies Circle of Lodge 92 was called to order on September 10, 2013, with 36 members plus our guys and guests in attendance. President Marlene Bass led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and warmly welcomed Nancy Davis, who was brought by Margaret Laymance; Angie Lockwood came with Janet Basham; and Caroline O’Brien also brought a friend. Vice President Theretta Praslicka read an inspirational poem entitled “If I Could Never Talk To God.” After the opening prayer, minutes of the August meeting were read and approved. I personally want to thank Theresa Clay for filling in for yours truly last month. Updates were given on Mona Lee Hattendorf, Lucille Kret, Linda Horner, Kathy Ormsbee, Lois Smith, and Pauline and Robyn Brownlee.
Lodge 80, Holland Hosts District Two Fall Fun Day
Lodge 80, Holland was the host lodge for the District Two fall meeting and social. A good time was had by all. Attendance was very good; it was wonderful to see so many smiling faces and SPJST friends. There was great participation by those in the contests. Thanks to all who entered and to the judges. We enjoyed the speeches by our royalty, too. A delicious pork loin meal was prepared by the Wolf family who had it all
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ready for everyone to enjoy! In addition, gravy, plenty of sides, drinks, and delicious desserts were available to the District Two attendees. Many, many thanks to those who stayed and helped put the hall back in order after the day’s events! It was sure appreciated! All in all, District Two welcomed fall. —SPJST—
Sunday, September 22, 2013 • Submitted by Risa Pajestka
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Oh, my goodness, so many of our group members are having health problems, and we send our prayers and wishes to all. We miss you and look forward to the day when you can be back on your feet. A note from Ann Schneider was read thanking the Circle for having mass said in honor of her husband, and Joan thanked everyone for their concern regarding her absence last month. Treasurer and Sunshine Chairman Pauline Morbitzer gave the financial report after which she announced she sent cards to Joyce Tesar, Gloria Farek, Mona Lee Hattendorf, Lois Smith, Lucille Kret, Pauline Brownlee, and Robyn Brownlee. Under unfinished business, details for participation in Czech Heritage Day festivities were discussed. Evelyn Scaff and Margaret Laymance had already been very busy in their kitchens making dozens and dozens of those all-time favorite kolaches. To me, that’s unbelievable and they really can’t be thanked enough for their efforts. Shirley Martin was going to work the cake walk, and it was my understanding that Mary Ann Krivanek was making kolaches as well. It was also reported that 27 cakes were promised for the walk. What an undertak-
ing for everyone. Our members are so generous and worked hard to make sure the event was a success. (Later, it was reported to me that the lodge had a good turnout, and everyone enjoyed themselves.)
New Business President Marlene asked that members update their addresses and phone numbers on the membership list. It’s almost time to begin another year . . . where are they going? Then, there was an unexpected gift the Ladies Circle received from the family of Bea Adamek. They graciously donated a Czech costume, and there it was for all to see. What to do? Sell chances, donate it to the lodge, and finally an answer . . . anyone who wanted it or was the size of the costume could put their name in the pot and we would have a drawing to see who would get it. Great idea! The winner was one of our younger members—Chelsey Davidson, mother of baby Charlie. She will look so cute, and everyone was pleased that it went to her. Another gift was given to the Circle by member Lucy Martinez. She found a quilt top in her mother’s home so she donated it to the Circle. Eve-
lyn Scaff took on the project to have the top made into a quilt, and now we are selling chances on it. The drawing will be held in December, and we’ll try and have a picture of it in next month’s Vestnik. Call any one of us if you want to purchase tickets. Our thanks went out to our lovely hostesses. Theresa Clay, Catherine Ann Davis, Doris Maple, and Betty Loyd provided the meat selections which were delicious, as were all of the other dishes. We looked forward to tasting each one of them. It was birthday time again, and those attending were Betty Loyd, Don Morbitzer, and Charlie Davidson at a big one year of age. He is walking and was keeping grandmother and mom really busy that day. Although they were not there, we also send big “happys” to Faith Lindeau, Mary Ann Krivanek, Lucy Martinez, Bobbi Hattendorf, and Margaret Adamek. Sherri Watkins gave details of Czech Heritage Day scheduled for the upcoming weekend. She also announced a fundraiser that is on the calendar for October 18. The Northwest Tarrant Chamber of Commerce is holding a casino night, and there will be a lot of media surrounding the activities. It should be an exciting
evening. Hot pad sets, earrings, a notepad, candy, teddy bear, key rings, hand cream, napkins, and a table runner set, and a ceramic tea pot . . . door prizes galore! Fun stuff to see what everyone got and thanks to all for sharing. Theretta shared a couple of “clean” jokes, and the blessing for lunch was given. Bingo followed lunch, and it was a great meeting. We really missed all of you who were not there so come next month: We’ll be looking for you. Fraternally yours, Joan Simek Shropshire Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 80, Holland Hosts Will O’Bell Nursing Center Residents
Lodge 80, Holland was the host for some of the residents from Will O’ Bell Nursing Center in Bartlett. The residents and their helpers enjoyed a great evening of food, fun, and fellowship at the hall. Lodge 80 donated hamburg-
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ers and drinks, and American Legion Post 526 donated bingo books and dabbers. It looks like everyone had a great time! —Submitted by Risa Pajestka
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• • • 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.
October 10 Swiss Alp-Washington Country School—Oakridge Smokehouse, Schulenburg. For details, contact Carolyn Graeter Tobola (979) 2474168/email cmtobola@cvctx.com; Johnelle Graeter MinzenmeyerMiksch (979) 247-4436/email dmiksch@cvctx.com; or LaVerne Lamascus (979) 743-3378. Submitted by Carolyn M. Tobola, Lodge 8, Weimar.
October 13 Lesikar/Leshikar/Lesiker families—at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall. For information, call Richard Lesikar, (817) 291-3253. Submitted by Ruth Kohutek, Lodge 47, Seaton.
October 19 Descendants of Josef Michulka— at American Legion Hall, East
Bernard, Texas. For details, contact President Donnie Kelner (979) 3354795; Vice President Ron Pitman (979) 335-4170; Secretary Christine Schulze (830) 868-4600; Treasurer Joey Pitman (979) 335-4170; or Tony and Helen Kelner (281) 3422624. Submitted by Helen Kelner, Lodge 28, East Bernard. —SPJST—
Haisler family
Please plan to come to the Haisler family reunion on Saturday, October 19, 2013, at the Senior Citizens Center, 210 West Buck Street, Caldwell, Texas. The Center is located at 210 West Buck Street. There is a city parking lot behind the building at the corner of Fox and Hill Streets. This is two blocks west of Annie Polasek’s home. Enter from the back of the building because it is easier. The phone number at the Center is (979) 567-4759. Please bring a covered dish and your favorite dessert. Drinks as well as plates, cups, serving pieces, etc. will be provided. We will start gathering at 10 a.m. and plan to eat at 12:30 p.m. Bring any interesting items, i.e. pictures, games, entertainment talents, updates to family history (births, marriages, and deaths).
Please notify all members of your family (I don’t have everyone’s address) and plan to come for a wonderful family gathering. If you have questions or suggestions please contact J. B. Haisler, Jr., 1200 Cowling Road, Sanger, Texas. 76266; email j.b.haisler@juno.com; home phone (940) 458-3678; cell phone (940) 391-3033; or (940) 3910334. You may also contact Margaret Haisler, 6301 Haisler Lane, Caldwell, Texas 77836; email margarethaisler@hotmail.com; phone (979) 219-1983; Center phone (979) 567-4759. Annie Polasek can be contacted at 103 East Fox Street in Caldwell, Texas 77836 or (979) 567-4121. We look forward to seeing you on October 19. Submitted by, Margaret Haisler Lodge 186, Caldwell —SPJST—
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Brethren Church in Wesley. This year, we will be having the silent auction again. The auction helps pay for reunion expenses. We ask that you bring items such as homemade crafts and baked items to donate for the auction. So make something if you can. Let’s all plan to make this year one of the best reunions ever! Encourage your children to come and take part. In the future, we will be mailing notices only to those who come to the reunion and to those who respond indicating interest in order to save on postage and mailing costs. Contact Mary Lou Kamas (254) 662-5600 for questions. Submitted by, Leroy Kamas Lodge 169, Brenham —SPJST—
Plasek-Pomykal families
Mark your calendars now! It’s almost time for our Plasek-Pomykal families reunion. Descendants of George and Terezia (Plasek) will be coming together for our 61st year of family, fellowship, and food on Saturday, October 19, 2013, at Wesley
Lodge 84, Dallas Hosts Czechfest
Sunday, September 15, 2013 • Submitted by Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter
LEFT PHOTO: The Kutil girls are ready to help guests select Czech pastries at the bakery booth. PHOTO 2: Brother Doug Yeager, left, helps Brother Jim Liska sell meal tickets at Czechfest. PHOTO 3: Sis-
ter Leslie Sims, left, and Vice President Vicki Sims eagerly await to serve guests a cold beverage at the bar. RIGHT PHOTO: Table of silent auction items are displayed.
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 84 President Justine Yeager visits with guests during Czechfest. PHOTO 2: Sister JoAnn and Brother Jerry Manak sell raffle tickets for the drawing. PHOTO 3: The long line of hungry
guests wait to get their authentic Czech lunch. RIGHT PHOTO: Young members play games at Czechfest. Thanks to all who attended and supported the event.
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Vitek-Pechal family
Vitek-Pechal reunion will be held Sunday, October 20, 2013, at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m., and the meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. Meat will be provided. Please bring sides and dessert. Silent auction items are appreciated. Reunion committee members are Elaine Zavodny, Linda and Andy Machicek, and Steve and Patricia Pechal (254) 985-0339 or email swp0695@embarqmail.com. Submitted by, Patricia Pechal Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
Orsak family
Hello! Jak se mas! Once again, the Joseph Orsak and Apolona Orsak descendants will meet at the Civic Center (Expansion Room - same place as last year) on Highway 71, north of El Campo, Texas, on Sunday, October 27, 2013. The reunion and family gettogether begins at 10 a.m. and ends at
Lodge 187 Round Rock welcomes new member
Lodge 187, Round Rock welcomes new member Cale Wayne Rohlack. Cale was born November 5, 2012. He is the son of Lance and Kassi Rohlack, grandson of Larry and Deborah Rohlack of Round Rock, and nephew of Amy Rohlack. They are all members of SPJST Lodge 187, Round Rock. —SPJST—
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5 p.m. A free catered meal will be served between 12 and 12:30 p.m. After lunch, the family meeting will be held, followed by a drawing for door prizes and auction. Each family is asked to bring their favorite dessert dish. Please also bring one gift per family for door prize drawing or for auction — something you would like and enjoy receiving. If you know someone who has not attended our reunions in a while, ask them to come and you will both receive a surprise gift. Please contact all members of your family and encourage them to attend. Come join us as we renew our family ties. For any other information, you may contact Lorraine Kana (979) 5432118, Willie Mae Cihal (361) 7712658, Viola Kunetka (979) 648-2129, or Clarence Junek in Snook. Prizes will be available for the children. See you on October 28! Submitted by, Lorraine Kana Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje —SPJST—
Start locally. There are people right in your own community or on the street where you live who can benefit from a helping hand. Ask an elderly neighbor if he or she needs assistance with shopping for groceries or could benefit from your child taking in the garbage cans after pickup. Children can help shovel snow from sidewalks or do other age-appropriate tasks, such as place a carelessly strewn newspaper closer to a neighbor's door. Volunteer as a family. The entire family can get together
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and spend time working at a community-sponsored carnival or cleaning debris from an area beach. Volunteer work may be available at your child's school, where families can plant gardens around the property. When volunteering as a family, not only is your entire family helping to do good, but you're spending quality time together as well.
Make charitable donations. Let children see the solicitations for monetary donations that come in the mail. Read aloud the pleas for funds to help children and adults who may not
Lodge 141, Sealy Contributes to West Benevolence Fund
Teach children to be charitable
It is often during times of extreme devastation when children first see how communities can join together to help one another. Such efforts may be a child’s initial exposure to charity while highlighting the importance of putting another person’s needs before your own. But children need not be exposed charity solely during times of tragedy. Teaching children to be charitable is one of the ways to help them become good citizens of the world. By helping others, parents can instill early on lessons of kindness, empathy and compassion into their sons and daughters. Children who are ready and willing to lend a helping hand may grow up to be more appreciative of what they have in their own lives. What's more, they may learn to be selfless while assigning less value to material things. Youngsters who repeatedly see their own parents and other role models doing good and lending a helping hand may be more inclined to repeat that behavior, and giving will be the norm for them rather than the exception. To mold charitable children, families can employ the following techniques.
Lodge 141, Sealy President Bennie Stolarski, fourth from left, presents West Benevolence Fund assistance check to SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek. Joining in the presentation, from left, are Howard Bear, Jo Bear, Bernice Stolarski, Freda Jemela, and John Simpson.
On Wednesday, April 17, 2013, a massive fertilizer explosion rocked the Central Texas city of West. The blast destroyed 150 homes and buildings, injured 200 people, and killed 15, including 12 first responders who were working to put out the fire. When members of SPJST Lodge 141, Sealy met recently at Tony’s Family Restaurant, one of the items on Lodge President Bennie Stolarski’s agenda was the presentation of a check to the West Benevolence Fund. The West Benevolence Fund was established by SPJST on the day after the explosion to address the short- and long-term needs that were certain to emerge. “SPJST expresses its thanks to the members of the Sealy lodge for their generous gesture,” said SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek of Temple, who was on hand to accept the check. According to Vanicek, the Sealy check brings the total
raised by SPJST members and lodges to more than $91,000. “All of us encounter problems and challenges from time to time,” Vanicek said. “At times — as in the case of the West explosion — those situations can take on monumental proportions. Maintaining close and personal relationships with each other and those who are affected represent an important part of the healing and rebuilding process.” A committee consisting of presidents of four West-area SPJST lodges has been working to identify projects needing attention and submitting requests for disbursement of funds, Vanicek explained. The first check issued was presented to West Sokol to enable the gymnastics club to purchase needed equipment that was lost when their building was destroyed. —SPJST—
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have enough to eat or who may require medical care. This is an important lesson in humility and helps show children that not every person in the world is comfortable. Once kids have read about the needs of others, involve them in the donation process. They can assist with sorting clothing and toys they may no longer need and then help bag it up and donate it to an agency that takes collected items. Give throughout the year. Charity need not be limited to the holiday season. Inform children that many people need throughout the year, and that volunteering is a yearround activity.
Match kids’ charitable fundraising. Encourage children to start their own fundraising efforts and match the funds they raise. Find companies that will also match the amount your children have raised.
Set up a giving policy. Children can learn the importance of giving at an early age by dividing their allowances and financial gifts into different categories. They can put one-third toward savings, one-third toward spending and one-third toward donations. If children do not have a lot of money in a piggy bank, they can donate their time, which many charities need as much as money. (MS) —SPJST—
How to give responsibly
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The spirit of giving can be a wonderful thing to embrace and can help people to feel good about helping others. While most charities are legitimate entities, there are others that prey on the generosity of others. Some donors might be surprised to learn their donations are not always going to a worthy cause. Men and women can easily be overwhelmed by charity solicitations at certain times of the year and not know how to differentiate worthy charities from the ones that may not be legitimate. Donors should employ re-
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sponsible giving by researching charities and ensuring their money is well spent on those truly in need.
Don’t give on a whim. Impulse giving can be irresponsible, as such donations might not be going to help those in need. In addition, when giving impulsively, donors may unknowingly be offering money to scammers preying on the well-intentioned. Research a charity before making any donations, carefully examining its targeted goals and how your donation is likely to be spent.
Do not give over the telephone. Telemarketing campaigns to solicit donations are not necessarily dishon-
Austin Group Enjoys Father-Son Weekend at SPJST ENC
Dear Brothers and Sisters, In visiting with District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt and wife, Dorothy, I learned about a father and son retreat held recently at the SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm. On September 20 and 21, a total of 106 members of the The Regents Group, a non-denominational faithbased organization from Austin hosted its Rite of Passage retreat at the ENC. Over the weekend, the boys and their fathers were challenged and supported through a series of carefully facilitated activities designed for them to work together as a team, expressing their ideas and feelings. Brother and Sister Pflughaupt drove up from Houston to help with meal preparation. The photographs accompanying this article were taken during the retreat. That sounded neat, prompting me to learn more. The ages of the boys ranged from 11 to 14 years old, and they came from three different Christian-based schools — Regents School of Austin, Veritas, and Hyde Park. The event was a kick off of a concept known as “Journey to Manhood.” Weekend highlights included “burning immaturity,” destroying lies and presenting a definition and vision of a “real man.” “A real man is led by, walks with, and enjoys our Heavenly Father,” says event organizer John O’Neill. “A real man rejects passivity, he accepts responsibility, he leads courageously, and he expects the greater reward — God’s reward.” Sons received a set of dog tags as a symbol and a constant reminder
as they go about their journeys. Author Frank Pittman explores the importance of father-son relationships in great detail in his book, Man Enough: Fathers, Sons and the Search for Masculinity.
“We know that raising children is the central experience of life, the greatest source of self-awareness, the true fountain of pride and joy, the most eternal bond with a partner,” says Pittman. “What goes on between the father and son — and what does not go on between them — is surely the most important determinant of whether the boy will become a man capable of giving life to others . . . Fathering is the most masculine thing a man can do.” I agree. The time that we as fathers and guardians share with our sons during their formative years is quality time. Regrettably, many children of this generation grow up without fathers or with the idea that a father’s life is his work and that his family should not expect much more from him. It isn’t that they have too much mother — not at all — but too little father. Life for these boys — and later, as men — can become an insatiable and ongoing search for life experiences to validate their manhood. That’s why it was heartwarming for me to hear that SPJST ENC had been selected by the Regents Group to host their “Rites of Passage” weekend. It takes the fulfillment of the father and son relationship for a boy to become a man who is able to live in peace and cooperation with his community and to give something back to his family.
SPJST’s wooded rangeland and well-equipped facilities provided a pastoral backdrop for building memories that will last a lifetime. According to ENC Executive Director John Hoelscher, the group is talking about plans for a return trip. I share this story because it illustrates the great and dynamic potential for making a positive difference in the lives of others which resides within each of us as well as within the realm of SPJST Education and Nature Center. Located approximately 70 miles east of Austin, near Fayetteville and La Grange, SPJST ENC’s 182-acre site touches the heart of early Czech settlement in Texas where SPJST was founded in 1897. The mission of SPJST ENC as established in year 2000 by delegates to the 28th SPJST Convention, is multifaceted: To provide for use by the general public for education in the areas of nature, conservation, environmental matters, fitness and health, culture, patriotic, family living and history. It’s a mission that is right for the times. For More Information About SPJST ENC . . . For more information on how your church, school, civic group, or family can use SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm — or to schedule a visit — please give ENC Executive Director John Hoelscher a call at (979) 249-5674. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek SPJST Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—
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est, but prospective donors should never give their personal information over the phone. If a telemarketer’s pitch impresses you, politely request that information be mailed to your home or ask for the charity’s Web site address and learn more about the charity there. Giving personal information over the phone is risky, as potential donors may not know if the person they’re speaking with is truly a representative of a charity or a criminal attempting to steal their identities. Even if the telemarketer is legitimate, chances are he or she works for a telemarketing firm hired by the charity, so some of your donation will be going to pay the telemarketer even if you want the entirety of your donation to go to the charity itself. Making a direct donation through the company’s Web site or sending a check directly to the charity eliminates the middle person, ensuring more of your money is going toward the cause you want to support.
Examine a charity’s financial records. Reputable charities should have no problem sharing their financial information with prospective donors, who should not hesitate to ask for these records. When examining a charity’s finances, make sure it is devoting at least 75 percent of its budget to its programs and services, avoiding charities that are spending too much money on administrative services and fundraising. All charities will need to reserve funds for administrative services, fundraising efforts and additional operating costs, but those costs should not exceed 25 percent of the organization’s budget. Don’t be afraid to concentrate your giving. Many charities support many worthy causes, and it can be hard for wellintentioned donors to decide which charity is most deserving of their donations. But spreading smaller donations around several charities can make it difficult for those charities to make
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Lodge 207, Iowa Park Collects Canned Drink Tabs, Eyeglasses
the most of your gift. More money will be spent processing each donation, reducing the potential impact of each gift along the way. Once you have discovered and fully vetted a charity in which you feel confident, don’t be afraid to make that charity the lone recipient of your charitable donations.
Scenes from Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth
LEFT PHOTO: Janet Basham, left, and guest Angie Lockwood. RIGHT PHOTO: Hostesses Catherine Ann Davis, Betty Loyd, Theresa Clay, and Doris Maple. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Guest Nancy Davis. BELOW
CENTER PHOTO: Birthday celebrants, left to right, Don Morbitzer, Charlie Davidson, and great-grandmommy Betty Loyd. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Birthday boy Charlie Davidson.
Lodge 207, Iowa Park donated pull tabs to Ronald McDonald House and eyeglasses to the needy. State FAC Frank Horak, far left, accepts the pull tabs and eyeglasses from Joyce and Dennis Kotulek of Lodge 207.
Give in the off-season. Many charities receive the bulk of their donations during the holiday season, when the spirit of giving and potential tax deductions compel many men and women to make their donations. But charities need just as much money to operate throughout the rest of the year as they do come the holiday season. If money is tight during the holiday season, don’t hesitate to give during the off-season. Your donation will be just as valued in July as in December, and you won’t be forced to make room for charitable donations in your holiday budget. (MS) —SPJST—
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13th Annual SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off Saturday, September 28, 2013 • SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor
The 13th Annual SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off was held on Saturday, September 28, 2013. There were a record number of 100 teams competing from a variety of cities in the state. Mayor Jesse Ancira, Jr. presented the First Annual Taylor City Barbecue Championship Award to Terry Skrhak of the Czexicans BBQ Team from Taylor for receiving the most points earned from cooking in the Taylor Rodeo Association Barbecue Cook-Off, the International Barbecue Cook-Off hosted by Taylor Chamber of Commerce, and the SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off. With this award, he won Master Cook 1st - Nazarene BBQ Team Norm Ebeling, Georgetown 2nd - Love, Peace & BBQ Cassie Leschber, Taylor 3rd - Czexicans #1 Terry Skrhak, Taylor
Best Rig Littlejohn’s BBQ John Truesdell, Georgetown
Brisket 1st - Love, Peace & BBQ Cassie Leschber 2nd - R U Ready #2 Rick Baumgartner, Pflugerville 3rd – Show Us Your Pits Mark Paulsen, Taylor 4th - Smokin’ Bohemians #2 Jeff Stork 5th – Bad Boyz BBQ Sean Leschber, Taylor 6th - Nazarene BBQ Team Norm Ebeling 7th - Czexicans #1 Terry Skrhak 8th - That’s Some Good BBQ Marco Ortiz, Taylor
9th - Under the Influence Doug Weise 10th - Meat’s on Fire Robert Watson, Elgin
a free entry to cook at each of these three barbecue cook-offs in 2014. SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor thanks all of the cookers who competed in the cook-off, the people who helped judge the entries, and SPJST members and friends who volunteered their time to make this our largest cook-off ever. We would also like to thank our barbecue sponsors for their continued support. SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club hosted a silent auction and sold hot dogs and snacks on Saturday. They also helped collect aluminum cans and tabs to recycle. The youth club would like to thank
Barbecue Cook-Off Results
Pork Ribs 1st - Big Daddy’s Cooking Team Carl Newstrom, Elgin 2nd - Nazarene BBQ Norm Ebeling 3rd - One Brick Short of a Load Jerry Tallas, Taylor 4th - Happy Happy Happy Cookers Shane Mathey, Taylor 5th - Bud Boyz David Mucha, Taylor 6th - Boon-Docks BBQ #2 Matthew Kreidel, Elgin 7th - Smokin’ Bohemians #1 Randy Skrhak, Taylor 8th - Littlejohn’s BBQ John Truesdell 9th - Daniel’s Sons D.J. Marak, Taylor 10th - Longhorn Cookers #2 Josh Hykel, Troy
Chicken 1st – Michna Tribe Ronnie Michna, Taylor 2nd - Country Boy’s Danny Filla, Granger 3rd – Czexicans #2 Robert Patnode, Rogers 4th – Czexicans #1 Terry Skrhak 5th – Camo Smokes Terry Martin, Leander 6th – Stokin’ It Up James Stokes, Thorndale 7th – Two Bricks Short of a Load Bubba Cepak, Taylor 8th – S-Moe-Kin-ator’s Moses Guerrero, Round Rock 9th – Love, Peace & BBQ Cassie Leschber 10th -Boon-Docks #1 Dillon Kreidel, Elgin
Jackpot Beans 1st - Just a Kruse’n BBQ #1 Floyd Kruse, Rockdale 2nd – That’s Some Good BBQ Marco Ortiz 3rd - All in the Family BBQ Daniel Pitts, Thorndale
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everyone who donated items to the silent auction and for everyone who participated in the bidding. Additionally, Little John’s BBQ and Daniel’s Sons donated their $25 award money to our group. The donations of their winnings are greatly appreciated. SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor will host its 14th Annual Barbecue Cook-Off next year on the last Friday and Saturday of the month—September 26 and 27, 2014. Please mark your calendars! Fraternally, Linda Pospisil —SPJST—
4th - That’s Some Good BBQ Marco Ortiz 5th - S-Moe-Kin-ator’s Moses Guerrero 6th - Hywind Yella-Catters Clayton Loeve, Granger 7th - KDR Cookers Kurt Taylor, Taylor 8th - Love, Peace & BBQ Cassie Leschber 9th -Bad Boyz BBQ Sean Leschber, Taylor 10th - Smokin’ Bohemians # 2 Jeff Stork
Jackpot Cook’s Choice 1st - Old Style BBQ Adolph Grieger, Taylor 2nd - Czexicans #2 Robert Patnode 3rd - Boon-Docks #1 Dillon Kreidel, Elgin 4th - Patin Construction Brian Fisher, Thorndale 5th - Turnin N Burnin #3 Billy Don Johnson, Sr., Smithville 6th - Chillin-n-Grillin Eddie Yanez, Taylor
7th - Czexicans #1 Terry Skrhak 8th - Lonely Goats Keegan Gross, Taylor 9th - Under the Influence Doug Weise 10th - Longhorn Cookers #1 Richard Hykel, Troy
Jackpot Dessert 1st - Smokin’ Bohemians #1 Randy Skrhak 2nd - Country Boy’s Danny Filla, Granger 3rd - Hot Czech Cookers Becky Ruzicka, Taylor 4th - Old Style BBQ Adolph Grieger, Taylor 5th - Nazarene BBQ Norm Ebeling 6th - One Brick Short of a Load Jerry Tallas 7th - One Brick Short of a Load Jerry Tallas 8th - Czexicans #1 Terry Skrhak 9th - Los Jaecks Lee Perez, Taylor 10th - Real Men of Genius Bobby Cavo, Taylor
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13th Annual SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off Saturday, September 28, 2013 • SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor
Master Cook
Best Rig
Brisket Winners
Pork Ribs Winners
Chicken Winners
Jackpot Beans Winners
Jackpot Cook’s Choice Winners
Jackpot Dessert Winners
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13th Annual SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off Saturday, September 28, 2013 • SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor
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State Youth Director shares October updates
Dear Youth Leaders, October is here, and that means it is Czech Heritage Month. Here is your opportunity to learn more about the Czech culture and heritage. SPJST will have a booth at the State Fair in Dallas, Texas, on Sunday, October 20, 2013, starting at 10 a.m. This coincides with Heritage Festival 2013 and is sponsored by Texas Cultural Partnership. Our booth will be located at the African American Museum just inside Gate Five located off of R.B. Cullum Boulevard. There will be beseda dancers, music, food, and lots of fun. Please come to the State Fair and join our SPJST State Royalty Court. If you can’t make it to the State Fair, there are other Czech events and museums around the state you can visit. Check the Vestnik for events coming your way. The 2013-2014 State Royalty Court made their first public appearance at
The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
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Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Plays Little Diggers Volleyball
My friends . . . New Tabor and Caldwell Youth Club Little Digger Volleyball Players! Left to right are Ciara Coker of Lodge 186, Caldwell; Macy Narro (me), Ashlyn Kellum, and Jada Parks, all of Lodge 17, New Tabor; and Marina Brinkman of Lodge 186, Caldwell.
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
Westfest in West, Texas, on Labor Day weekend. Westfest is a celebration of Czech heritage and culture held annually in the Central Texas town of West. Royalty Court members rode in the parade and also made an appearance in the Cultural Amphitheater. As an added treat, Royalty Court distributed SPJST fans to the audience and helped with the “Fine Art of Fraternalism” art project. District Two Beseda dancers did a great job dancing this year at Westfest. Thanks to Lodge 183, Arlington that rode on the float in the Westfest parade.
SPJST’s “Call In” Youth Club Meeting To join in this youth club online conference meeting on October 14 at 7 p.m. CDT, go to https://www3.gotomeeting.com/join/360362934. 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 (786) 358-5420; the access Code is 360-36-2934 Audio PIN shown after joining the meeting. The meeting ID is 360-362-934. Please
Dear Readers, I am so excited to be playing Little Diggers Volleyball this year. It is my first year to play, and I love it so far. Our team is called “Purple Power.” We are doing really good. I enjoy playing with my friend, Jada,who is also in my youth club. Macy Narro —SPJST— note that when calling in using your phone the phone number and the meeting ID changes every month.
“Friendship 2013” Membership Drive Only three months to go in this year’s 2013 membership drive. There’s still time for youth club members to make new member referrals and have them count towards your club’s 2013 youth application quota! Goals to Achieve: • Host one district youth membership rally
Youth, adults participate in District Two Fall Fun Day
LEFT PHOTO: District Two Director Jesse Pospisil, center, at podium, recognizes the youth of District Two during the fall fun day held September 22, 2013, at Lodge 80, Holland. Thanks to all of the youth for their participation in SPJST. RIGHT PHOTO: Adult Christmas ornament contest winners are, left to right,
first place - Joyce Kraatz of Lodge 47, Seaton; second place - Greg McCarthy of Lodge 187, Round Rock; and third place - Lynette Talasek of Lodge 47, Seaton. —Submitted by Joyce Kraatz Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Leader
• Meet requirements needed to qualify for Youth Program
Incentives Award: $100 for each youth club in respective district that achieves its youth club goal. Funds must be used for the benefit of the youth in the respective district.
Award: • $10 for each certificate issued, ages 0 to 17, in the respective lodge. • Additional $10 for each certificate issued that joins the youth club ($20 total)
“Top Youth Club in District” Award Top active youth club with most certificates issued in 2013 that remain in force. Must have a minimum of three certificates issued in 2013. Award: Swimming, etc. party for youth leaders and youth members. Cost not to exceed $200. If you have any questions regarding the incentive programs, please refer to the Friendship 2013 Membership Campaign guide on pages 66 and 67 of your 2013-2014 SPJST Youth Club Handbook.
100 Pennies Scholarship Drive Kicks Off October 1 The 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive began October 1. All youth club mem-
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bers who donate $2 or more will receive two merit points. Youth club members who donate $5 or more will receive a certificate acknowledging their gift. Remember, the money raised goes to our graduating seniors.
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
help 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 neigh- bor or relative. For more detailed information, please refer to the Make a Difference Day website at http://makeadifferenceday.com/
Christmas Ornament Contest As of this newsletter, three districts have held their Christmas ornament contests—and I like what I’ve been seeing! If your district’s fall meeting is still pending, please encourage your youth to attend and participate in the contest. Remember that any ornaments entered cannot include food items because they cannot be stored or reused on the tree the following year. Christ-
mas Ornament contest rules appear on page 37 of the current SPJST Youth Club handbook. The online version of the handbook may be accessed at http://www.spjst.org/youthforms.html. District Meeting Dates Upcoming district meeting dates are:
District One—October 13 Lodge 17, New Tabor District Three—October 27 Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Six—October 27 Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Fraternally, Lynette Talasek State Youth Director —SPJST—
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Attention youth club members and others interested in learning more about the SPJST’s Youth Program. Make plans to meet — online or by telephone — Monday, October 14 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 accessi-
October Vestnik Project - “Halloween” This project earns a maximum 1 point in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Points System. Mail completed project no later than November 15, 2013 to: SPJST Youth Program c/o SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
Name______________________________________________________________________ Age______________ Lodge______________
Halloween Observance Goes Back to Ancient Times The observance of Halloween can be traced back to the Druids, a Celtic culture that encompassed Ireland, Britain, and Northern Europe. Halloween is on October 31, the last day of the Celtic calendar. It was originally an observance honoring the dead. Halloween used to be referred to as “All Hallows Eve” and dates back more than 2000 years. Even as there are many versions of the origins and customs of Halloween, traditional Halloween observances are similar.
Coming to America When immigrants came to the United States they brought with them their customs and cultures. Which in turn has influenced the way Americans celebrate holidays and other special occasions. Halloween is the second-largest commercial holiday, with Christmas being the first. Some people view Halloween as a time for fun, putting on costumes, trickor-treating, and having theme parties. Others view it as a time of superstitions, ghosts, goblin and evil spirits that should be avoided at all costs. Still, others view it as a time to reconnect and celebrate the lives of their loved ones that have passed. sources: www.radio.c www.prague.ne ww.halloweenhistory.or
The end of October through the beginning of November signifies “summers end” and the beginning of long cold nights. It was believed that during this time the line between the living and the dead became blurred and the souls of the dead were free to roam the streets and villages. The people would prepare large feasts and offer food to the hungry and poor in exchange for prayers. Since not all spirits were thought to be friendly, people would desguise themselves in costumes so that they could blend in with the spirits. This custom evolved into trick-or-treating.
Dusicky Since the Czech Republic is a part of Europe, some Celtic observances were practiced in the Czech lands. For Czechs, November 2 is a day called Dusicky. Translated, the word “Dusicky” means “Souls.” This is an annual observance that has taken place since olden times. It is a time for people to celebrate the memory of their deceased relatives. On this day the people go to cemeteries offering flowers and lighting candles, hoping that the dead will hear their prayers.
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ble 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 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, October 14 at 7 p.m. CDT. go to https://www3.gotomeeting.com/join/360362934. 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 (786) 358-5420 the access Code is 360362934 Audio PIN shown after joining the meeting. The meeting ID is 360-362-934. The agenda for the October 14 online meeting will focus on making preparations for up coming events this fall and winter. The meeting is expected to last approximately 15 minutes. Fraternally, Lynette Talasek State Youth Director —SPJST—
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Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Meets Ryan Swope; Attends Aggies Game
Ryan Swope and I!
Having fun at the game!
Dear Readers, I was so excited to attend my first Aggie football game of the season on August 31, 2013. Thank you, Gamma, for buying me the tickets. I had a lot of fun with my mom, Aunt Mindy, and Uncle Mike. I also recently got to meet Ryan Swope at Academy. Gig ‘em, Aggies! Dillon Narro —SPJST—
Lodge 30, Taiton youth: busy senior year
Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Wins Best of Show at County Fair
Dear Vestnik Readers, I hope that everyone has had a great beginning to the new school year. I am finally a senior. I have been busy with so many things already. We are beginning to work on our Project Graduation Haunted House, and we are having fun. This year is going to be a very busy year for me. Dylan Treumer —SPJST—
to Port O’Connor, golf trip to Flower Mound, and a guided hog hunt with Ronnie Creek. All the winners who were there were very happy with their prizes. This year, we had a new game in which you pulled a knife from a deer. My son Justin won a prize. He was very excited. We also won some bucket items. Thanks to all the support from the community and to ticket buyers.
Fall Fun Day Report On Sunday, September 22, we had the District Two Fall Fun Day at Lodge 80, Holland. We had a short business meeting. There was the Christmas ornament contest. I won first place in the adult division. The children’s division was well-represented. I’m glad I wasn’t a judge. Winners from our lodge were Brady and Chase Alexander and Zoe Talasek. We had spinning wheel games, cake walk, putter golf, silent auction. On September 29, District Two Beseda Dancers performed at the Slavic Fest in Houston. The next meeting will be on Sunday, October 6 at 1 p.m. I hope everyone remembers to bring canned goods
Lodge 48 Beyersville youth meets author Ally Carter
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club reports on activities Not only am I a member of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club, but I am also a member of Caldwell 4-H Club. The Burleson County Fair was held September 23 to 26, and our group entered a project into the educational exhibit category. Our project was about Invasive Zebra Mussels
which are becoming a big problem in waters across the United States. It was a very interesting topic. I learned a lot, and our project won Best of Show! I am pictured here with our project and with other members of Caldwell 4-H Club. —Weston Beasley
Dear Věstník Readers, We had our Outdoor Extravaganza on Saturday, September 21, 2013, at Seaton Star Hall. There was a nice crowd on hand. Snacks, drinks, and some fantastic food were served. Children’s games this year were “The Heads or Tails,” putter golf, and the very popular turkey call. We had silent and live auctions, card games, and bucket items. The big prizes included a deer hunt at Tenroc Ranch in Salado, a pheasant hunt, a Caribbean cruise voucher, fishing trip
On September 16, 2013, I went to Book People in Austin to meet author Ally Carter. She talked to everyone about the release of her latest book, United We Spy, which is the last book in the Gallagher Girls Series. I had a lot of fun meeting her and having her sign my books. Kacie Vanecek —SPJST—
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for the food drive for Make a Difference Day. Remember, October is Czech Heritage Month in Texas. Fraternally, Joyce Kraatz, Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club meets Oct. 19 at Spring Creek Growers
Dear Members, Since our trip to the Museum and to NASA both got cancelled due to other obligations, we now have a new one planned. We will meet at Spring Creek Growers (23803 Decker Prairie-Rosehill Road, Magnolia, Texas 77355; (281) 259-8114; info@springcreekgrowers.com) on Saturday, October 19 at 10 a.m. for a day of fun. There is a snack bar available or you can bring your sack lunch. I will provide cookies and drinks. This will replace the Halloween party that we have done in the past, but
we will be providing a bounce house and outdoor games at Czech Day this year. If you have any questions, please call or email me. Oh and by the way, we have a Facebook page so please go to SPJST Lodge 88 Youth Club and “like” the page. This will be a good way for you to keep up with what is going on in your youth club. Remember that the next youth club meeting is Sunday, October 27 at Czech Day. Your attendance is necessary to participate in Youth Achievement Day and other activities. Don’t forget — we still need kitchen help. I hope to see you at the next social. Fraternally, Barbara Linney Youth Leader —SPJST—
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Using newspaper to teach kids Lodge 88, Houston in the classroom Youth Club sets up Few resources are as inexpensive yet inherently valuable as the daily Facebook page newspaper. For as little as the loose Dear Members, We would like to inform you that we have finally created a Lodge 88 Youth Club Facebook page. We hope that with all the social media out there that this will be a good tool for us to post upcoming events, socials, meetings, etc. to keep you informed. Please post any questions or comments there, and we will get back to you. Please make sure that you “like” the page and not just the status so you will see it in your newsfeed. It is SPJST Lodge 88 Youth Club. We still will communicate through email, so make sure you watch that as well. Please encourage your friends to come to our outings and meetings so we can help the program grow. Fraternally, Michelle Wockenfuss, Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST—
change in their pockets, readers can get all their local news, as well as learn what is going on overseas and, for sports fans, what happened during last night’s games. For educators, newspapers can be a valuable teaching tool as well. Younger kids typically aren’t avid readers, but newspapers are often reader-friendly, with concise articles that aren’t as longwinded as chapters in a book. Teachers hoping to instill a love of reading in their pupils can put the local newspaper to work in a variety of ways.
• Teach kids the “5Ws (and the H).” Most adults recall the lesson of the “5Ws (and the H).” The 5Ws and the H are Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. Newspaper articles are typically built around the rule that encourages reporters to answer these six questions in the first several paragraphs
Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Hosts Grandparents Day and Awards Banquet
Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club held its annual Grandparents Day and Awards Banquet on September 8, 2013. Thank you to our Gamma, Betty Suehs, for providing the delicious spaghetti and to everyone who brought side dishes and desserts. Thank you, Mrs. Lindy, for helping us make the cute craft. Thank
you to all of the grandparents, special guests, and families who attended. You are all very special to us! Dillon and Macy Narro —SPJST—
Sunday, September 8, 2013 • New Tabor Hall • Submitted by Dillon and Macy Narro
TOP LEFT PHOTO: State Youth Achievement Day winners. TOP CENTER PHOTO: Perfect Attendance recipients. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Special guests at the banquet. Left to right are Janice Victorick, Evelyn Henry, Ben F. Trcalek, and District One Director Donnie Victorick.
LEFT PHOTO: New Tabor Youth Club grandparents!
RIGHT PHOTO: Macy and Dillon with their grandparents Donnie and Betty Suehs and Great-Granny Gladys Hejl.
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of an article. Teachers can give their students the newspaper and tell them to identify the 5Ws and the H. Students are likely to embrace the readerfriendly nature of news articles, and might just pick up their Mom or Dad’s newspaper around the house as a result.
• Teach the difference between editorials and hard news stories. When using the newspaper as a teaching tool, teachers can give students two different articles, one news and one editorial.
Before explaining the difference, ask kids to identify the differences. Chances are, kids will pick up on the main difference, that an editorial is an opinion piece that uses facts to support an idea, while a news story simply reports the facts without giving an opinion. This can prove a valuable lesson for kids to learn, promoting reading comprehension and teaching kids to question the source of their reading materials in an analytical way.
• Encourage kids to read their favorite sections of the newspaper. Kids are kids, and they’re may not be interested in the front page stories or most of what’s included in section A. However, there are sections in every newspaper that can appeal to kids, and teachers and parents alike should encourage their kids to read those sections that interest them. The entertainment section might have stories about kids’ favorite movies, while young sports fans are likely to enjoy articles about their fa-
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vorite teams and players. The goal is to get kids excited about reading, and many parts of the newspaper are filled with articles kids can enjoy.
• Use the local section as a teaching tool. Kids may or may not be interested in what’s going on in the world’s financial markets or even the nation’s capital. But the local section is something kids can often relate to, with stories about people and places they’re familiar with in their own towns.
Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Dance at Kolache Festival Saturday, September 14, 2013 • Caldwell, Texas • Submitted by Dillon and Macy Narro
Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Beseda Dancers performed at the annual Kolache Festival in Caldwell, Texas, on September 14, 2013. LEFT PHOTOS: Junior Beseda Circle. BELOW PHOTOS: Senior Beseda Circle. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Maylee, Macy, Weston, Chandler, and Millison are happy to be at the Kolache Festival!
Lodge 47, Seaton Hosts Successful Membership Drive Sunday, August 25, 2013 • Seaton Star Hall • Submitted by Joyce Kraatz, Youth Leader
Youth and guests enjoyed an afternoon of water-sliding, games, food, and fun while learning from the SPJST Youth Program. BELOW PHOTO 3: Pictured are, left to right Youth Leader Joyce Kraatz and Assistants
Amber Bartek and Tammy Pechal. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Congratulations to the top youth who brought in the most new members at the membership drive: Justin Kraatz and Dannikka Bartek.
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Human interest stories about local residents doing good deeds or about local businessmen and women setting trends might give kids a greater sense of pride in their community.
The local newspaper is a wonderful tool for educators to use with their students. If there’s not one already, teachers should contact their local school board or even their local paper to see if
an agreement can be worked out where teachers can provide their students with the local newspaper every day. (MS) —SPJST—
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Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Beseda Dancers Perform at Slavic Heritage Festival Sunday, September 29, 2013 • Houston, Texas • Submitted by Dillon and Macy Narro
On September 29, 2013, Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Beseda Dancers performed at the Slavic Heritage Festival in Houston. It was a very entertaining and educational event with lots of enthusiastic performers!
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Participate in Slavic Heritage Festival Sunday, September 29, 2013 • Houston, Texas • Submitted by Joyce Kraatz, Youth Leader
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Wednesday, October 9, 2013
In Memoriam
Expression of Sympathy
We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, REVEREND HENRY EARNEST BESEDA, JR., Reverend Beseda was born in Port Lavaca, Texas, on February 17, 1920, and dedicated his entire life to the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ. Reverend Beseda was married to Mrs. Carolyn Filipp Beseda, a retired public school teacher. Advanced education culminated with the following earned degrees: associate degree from Schreiner Institute in 1939; bachelor of busi- Rev.HenryBeseda ness administration from University of Texas in 1947; and the bachelor of divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1951. The Certificate of Ordination was bestowed upon Henry Beseda in June 1951 in Caldwell, Texas, Burleson County. Since his ordination, he has pastored 16 Brethren congregations throughout the state of Texas. A past, proud United States Veteran, Henry served courageously with the United States Navy during World War II as Yeoman-First Class, on the U.S.S. Oakland in the Pacific Theatre. He served from October 1941 until October 1945. It was during Henry’s service to his country that he heard God’s call to pursue the ministry. Besides his church membership, Reverend Beseda was affiliated and served with Burleson County Ministerial Alliance; American Legion Chapter 451 as chaplain; VFW Chapter 4458 as chaplain; SPJST Lodge 88, Houston and the Czech Choir; RVOS Lodge 108; Germania Insurance; Burleson County Hospital Auxiliary as chaplain; Caldwell Senior Citizens Chairman of the Board; Habitat for Humanity; Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Forever Young Committee; Copperas Hollow Country Club; and Warren Lodge No. 56, A.F. & A.M. as
chaplain. On January 21, 2012, Henry was awarded the coveted Golden Trowel Award from his Masonic chapter and in 1987, Reverend Beseda was named Outstanding Senior Citizen of Burleson County. Reverend Henry Beseda, Jr. was preceded in death by his parents Reverend and Mrs. Henry E. Beseda, Sr.; brothers Woodrow, Joseph Maitland, and Robert Beseda; sisters Maravene Beseda, Orbin Vance, Julia Bradshaw, and Effie Howell. Survivors include wife Carolyn Filipp Beseda; sister Florene and husband Jerome Mrazek; and 14 nieces and nephews. Reverend Beseda’s wishes were to have memorials in his memory made to The Hus Encampment, c/o Mr. Ron Kruger, P.O. Box 1225, Taylor, Texas, 76574. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Gladys Havemann Celestine Darilek Mary Roznovsky —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
Lodge 38, Kovar wishes to express its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of PAUL HENRY LASTOVICA. Paul Henry Lastovica, Jr., of Kovar died Thursday, September 5, 2013. He was a rancher. He was born March 31, 1941, the son of Paul and Annie Hofferek Lastovica. Funeral service was held Tuesday, September 10 at All Faiths of the Paul Lastovica Pines Funeral Home in Smithville with interment in Kovar Brethren Cemetery. Survivors include wife Rose Srubar Lastovica; son Allen of Kovar; sister Hattie Higginbotham of Rogers, Arkansas; brothers Leroy and wife Patricia Lastovica of Rogers, Arkansas, Stanley and Jean Lastovica of Kovar, and Ernest and Mary Jo Lastovica of Cave Springs, Arkansas; sisters-in-law
Linda and Bennie Trlicek of Fayetteville, Pat and Harvey Kesterson of Magnolia, and Grace Pulkrabek and friend Larry Glass of Plum; and brothers-in-law Frankie and Linda Srubar of Round Top and Mark and Dana Srubar of Giddings. He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws Frank and Mary Srubar; and brother-in-law Tom Higginbotham. Memorial donations may be made in honor of Paul Lastovica, Jr. to Kovar Brethren Cemetery Fund, 412 High Crossing, Smithville, Texas 78957; or Smithville Veterans Park, c/o City of Smithville, Attention: Jill Strube, 317 Main Street, Smithville, Texas 78957. Submitted by, Dorothy Jean Lastovica Sister-in-law —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy
We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, KARL HASSEBROCK, age 85, who died Wednesday, August 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Ora Nell. He is survived by children Janice Laakso and husband John, Dan Hassebrock and wife Brenda, Judy Hassebrock, and Randy Hassebrock and wife Camilla; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters. Funeral service was held Saturday, September 7 at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran in Houston. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran or to Alzheimer’s Association alz.org/join_thecause_donate.asp. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Gladys Havemann Celestine Darilek Mary Roznovsky —SPJST—
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In Memory of RM “Rudy” Minarcik, Jr.
RM “Rudy” Minarcik Jr., left this world on May 22, 2013, before we were ready to let him go at a very young 84 years. Rudy was born in Fayetteville, Texas, to Rudolph and Clara on September 15, 1927. He had been a resident of Houston for the majority of his life. Rudy was a graduate of Fayetteville High School and a member of the Fighting Texas Aggie class of 1951. After a short stint in the United States Army and reserves, Rudy was ready to tackle the Rudy Minarcik, Jr. world. Rudy chose the marketing field as his occupation and held a variety of positions in marketing and sales, both “hoofing the streets” doing cold calls, to senior management. Rudy was always selling something and was known for his persistence and candor. It was said that he could sell snow cones to an Eskimo or socks to a man with no feet. Rudy was an active member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, a founding member, Men’s Club of St. Augustine, lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of SPJST Lodge 172, Pasadena, RVOS, Catholic Life, Texas A&M Former Students, and 12th Man Foundation. Life was not all work and no play as Rudy met the love of his life in Rose Marie Blaha, and they married on October 2, 1952. This partnership produced five children, 16 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Those left behind to cherish his memory and love are Rose Marie, his partner and best friend for the past 60 years; Rhonda (Bill) Edwards, their children Angie (Aaron) Baldwin (Will and Emory), Jon (Kim) Edwards, Melanie (Dan) Fletcher, and Lindsey Edwards; Renee Oppegard (Gary deceased), their children Erik, Amber (Craig) Boutwell (Garrett) Aubrey Oppegard; Ross (Teri), their children Lauren (Chris) Shrum (Henry), Jeremiah (Lindsey) Minarcik (Wyatt), Courtney Minarcik, Alison Minarcik; Russell (Cindy), their children Jennifer (David) Juel, Justin Minarcik (and Logan); and Roslyn (Duke)
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LeRibeus, their children Lance, Jackson and Lacy Lereibus; sister Maxine (Alex) Wrobleski; and several in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and too many friends to count. A handshake with Rudy and you were a friend for life. We will all miss and cherish that booming voice when he would introduce himself, “Rudy,” “Minarcik,” Aggie Class of 51, his smile, his hugs, his encouragement to be the best and of course, his proud Czech heritage and his Aggie spirit. His spirit and love will live on as well as his burning desire to BTHOTU. Whoop! Viewing was at 5 p.m. following with a rosary at 7 p.m. on Friday night, May 25 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Rite of funeral mass was held on Saturday, May 26 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Houston. —SPJST—
In Memory of Henrietta Krenek
Henrietta Bobalik Krenek passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2013, in Pasadena, Texas, at the age of 84. She was born in Caldwell, Texas, on June 16, 1929. Henrietta married Joe Krenek on Henrietta Krenek August 28, 1948. They were married for 51 years and resided in Pasadena, Texas. Henrietta was an original member of the Pasadena Brethren Church and was a member of SPJST Lodge 172, Pasadena. She was preceded in death by her husband; mother; and five brothers. She is survived by daughter Sally Smith and husband Gary; daughter Carla Krenek; and son Roger Krenek and wife Towana; grandchildren Michael Smith, Brian Smith, and Candace Walker and husband Patrick. —SPJST—
Death Claims Paid in September 2013 Name
Jesse L. Kopecky Eugene Joseph Bubela, Jr. Sally Ann Milan Loma Nicole Harkins Karl Hassebrock Larry W. Holubec Anna B. Riley Gladys Marie Duke Doris Ann Kohutek James Frank Lamza Paula Wobus Gracelie Pearline Sebesta Agnes A. Valusek John J. Valusek Lillian Woytek Fred Frank Kopecky Edith Ella Hroza Lillian B. Mikulec Gracie A. Cook Alex Mendoza Jesus F. Gutierrez Wilbert Ludwig Hermis Willie Mae Vanicek Eddie Edwards Anna Lucy Gleinser Paul H. Lastovica Matilda E. Linhart Effie Mae Howell Mary C. Barnes Franklin J. Pohler Rosie Norris Alan Neveux, Sr. Emma Murders Donald E. Fiala Marie Evelyn Bohac Anita Garza Annie Kubacak Lillian Hinchman John Paul Blinka Judy Bornholdt Williams George A. Barta Elizabeth McDonald William Capehart
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40 30 154 178 88 49 133 178 29 141 187 81 172 172 4 142 25 24 88 88 160 79 24 47 32 38 4 17 74 18 107 88 202 40 80 160 157 88 40 29 202 32 191
E. Campo-Hillje Taiton Fort Worth Longview Houston Rowena San Antonio Longview Taylor Sealy Round Rock Needville Pasadena Pasadena Hallettsville Houston Ennis Cyclone Houston Houston San Angelo Corpus Christi Cyclone Seaton Victoria Kovar Hallettsville New Tabor Lovelady Elgin Floresville Houston Jourdanton El Campo-Hillje Holland San Angelo Lubbock Houston El Campo-Hillje Taylor Jourdanton Victoria Lufkin
Date of Admission
9/01/1995 11/10/1959 5/29/1968 11/01/1985 11/02/1964 6/01/1954 11/22/1935 8/01/1989 11/29/1944 12/28/1966 3/01/1985 3/14/1973 4/20/1967 4/20/1967 9/30/1952 12/01/1942 12/11/1942 8/24/1942 8/01/1938 7/16/1973 6/16/2006 8/01/1960 9/07/1943 1/26/1970 12/07/1977 3/06/1956 12/20/1954 4/07/1943 11/01/1992 9/30/1974 12/27/1944 7/14/1971 3/01/1997 6/16/1960 4/17/1969 11/16/2006 4/26/1939 7/05/1977 10/16/1947 10/12/1994 6/02/1944 8/26/1975 8/01/1959
To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the SPJST Supreme Lodge Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC —SPJST—
Date of Death
1/28/2012 6/12/2013 7/18/2013 3/18/2013 8/14/2013 7/22/2013 7/30/2013 8/22/2013 4/06/2013 7/16/2013 12/08/2012 8/15/2013 5/25/2013 9/26/2012 8/16/2013 8/22/2013 7/19/2013 8/22/2013 8/15/2013 8/13/2013 8/12/2013 8/27/2013 6/15/2013 8/11/2013 9/06/2013 9/05/2013 9/08/2013 9/03/2013 9/05/2013 8/06/2013 12/11/2012 4/25/2012 8/29/2013 9/14/2013 9/15/2013 8/26/2013 8/10/2013 8/25/2013 8/07/2013 6/03/2013 9/13/2013 6/26/2013 8/21/2013
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TCHCC presents Heritage Festival and Muziky
Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center has added to its annual Muziky, Muziky performance weekend. TCHCC presents this year its Heritage Festival and Muziky, Muziky on Friday and Saturday, October 11 and 12, 2013, at the Center, 250 Fairgrounds Road in La Grange, Texas, on Highway 77 North, one-quarter mile north of the intersection of Highways 77 and 71 Bypass. Friday’s event will feature Octoberfest on the Deck from 4 to 10 p.m.; vendors; arts/crafts booths; and music from 6 to 9:30 p.m. by the Dujka Brothers. Saturday’s activities begin at 10 a.m. and will include antique tractor/car shows; museum/Czech gift shop; arts/crafts; kiddie barrel train rides; hay rides; heritage demonstrations in textiles, blacksmithing, chuck wagons, corn shelling/grinding; wood cutting, antique washing machine; hay baling; and historical speakers. Biergarten entertainment will be throughout the day, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The festival will conclude on Saturday evening with Muziky, Muziky from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the Amphitheater. The performance will be Legends of Texas Polka Music, featuring re-enactments of popular past bands. For information, call (888) 7854500; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit TCHCC website czechtexas.org. Retta Chandler TCHCC President SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis —SPJST—
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Travis/Williamson CHS sets Oct. 20 meeting
Travis/Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2013, in the conference room at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, 500 East Lake Drive, Taylor, Texas. After a short meeting, there will be a presentation on “Art of Strudel Making” done by members Dawn Orsak and Sarah Vitek. Guests are welcome. Coffee and soft drinks will be provided by the chapter along with paper goods. Members and guests are encouraged to bring something to share for the svačina. For additional information, contact Eileen Rosipal (512) 452-3292 or ERosipal@aol.com. —SPJST—
Burleson County CHS sets Oct. 27 dinner, dance
Burleson County Czech Heritage Society will hold a dinner and dance on Sunday, October 27, 2013, at the Caldwell Expo Center. Meal tickets will be presale only. The meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For meal tickets and information, call Lydia Odstrcil (979) 272-2210. The dance will begin at 1:30 p.m. with music by Central Texas Sounds. Submitted by, Lydia Odstrcil Lodge 17, New Tabor —SPJST—
Polka for the Park set for Nov. 8 at Lodge 88, Houston
Mark your calendars and join the party on Friday, November 8, 2013, at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, located at 1435 Beall in Houston. We’re hosting
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a Polka for the Park benefit from 8:30 p.m. to 12 midnight to raise money for our good friends who were affected by the plant explosion in West, Texas. The evening of fundraising will be full of entertainment, including live and silent auctions and a dance as we assist our fellow Texans in rebuilding their community. Grammy-winning epic band Brave Combo will be headlining the event. We hope you will join us in our efforts to help our neighbors to the north rebuild their beloved city park that will honor first responders. As many of you know, my mom hails from West, Texas, and our cousin Tommy Muska is the mayor. Please forward this invitation to friends and family so we can pack the hall for a great cause and a great time. For more information, call (832) 2248421. See you there! Submitted by, Karen Carr, Brandy Miller Barbara Fisher Lorissa Robinson, Kat Fisher Sonya Fisher, Diane Cain Debbie Mino-Austin —SPJST—
Czech Heritage Museum Shows “House of Life”
The Czech Heritage Museum in Temple hosted a showing of “House of Life” on September 24, 2013. LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, LaVerne Vanicek, Helen Newman, Clarence Schuetz, and Frankie Klinkovsky before the program. RIGHT PHOTO: Bob
Carabasi, Jan Hart, center, and Lajuanna Carabasi visit. Jan Hart is a local author of children’s books. She brought a photo album showing her trip to Prague and a book on the Golem to share with the audience. —Submitted by Rebecca Vajdak, CHM Administrator
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Fort Bend County CHS set soup tasting supper
The Fort Bend County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society announced that its soup tasting supper will be Friday, January 31, 2014, from 5 to 8
p.m. at SPJST Lodge 81, Needville hall. Lodge 81 is located at 13609 Highway 36 in Needville, Texas. A prize drawing will be held at 7 p.m. Submitted by, Glenn McDonald Lodge 81, Needville —SPJST—
Kolache Judging in Caldwell
Czech Heritage Museum Administrator Rebecca Vajdak, left, SPJST Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak, and SPJST State Youth Director Lynette Talasek get ready to judge during the Kolache Festival’s kolache contest held September 14 in Caldwell.
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 p.m. to approximately, 8 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech. Now through December 31 Czech Muzika, Texas-Style Exhibit—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Street, Temple, Texas. (254) 899-2935. Visit www.czechmuseum.org.
October 10 Texas Czech Genealogical Society Visit: Fall Treat-Giving Afternoon—at Czech Catholic Home for the Aged, 248 Wisteria Lane, El Campo, Texas. For time/details, contact TCGS President Charlene Hurta via email cmhurta@earthlink.net; or via phone (979) 849-0348; or visit www.txczgs.org. October 11 - 12 TCHCC Heritage Festival and Muziky—at TCHCC, 250 Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas. Visit www.czechtexas.org for details. See article on page 26 and advertisement on page 28 of this week’s Vestnik.
October 13 Dozinky - Czech Harvest Festival—at Taiton Community Center,
Taiton, Texas, (eight miles north of El Campo on SH 71). 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. No admission: music/dancing; cake walk; silent auction; country store; Czech exhibits; Czech meal; svačina. For meal cost and details, visit www.czechheritage.org. Sponsored by Wharton County CHS. Submitted by Rita Vanek, Lodge 151, Wharton.
October 20 Bexar County Czech Heritage Festival—at San Antonio Knights of Columbus Hall, 5721 Rigsby, San Antonio, Texas (Highway 87 East/Loop 410): music, Czech-style meal, kolaches/desserts, silent auction, cultural display, genealogy resources. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. For details, call (210) 649-2702. Submitted by, Alice Vida.
October 26 CCMHouston Czech Oktober Fest and Fall Bazaar—at CCMHouston’s Prague Hall, 6 to 10 p.m. Event includes dancing/music; buffet dinner; wine/Czech beer tastings; think wine harvests; beer brewing festivals; even costumes. For cost/details, call (713) 528-2060; email events@czechcenter.org; or visit www.czechcenter.org. Submitted by Bill and Effie Rosene, Lodge 232, Mid-Houston. —SPJST—
TCGS offers books for sale
Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) continues its book sales. Some of the publications are in limited supply. Shop early . . shop now! Prices include shipping and handling:
Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Czech Family Histories, Volumes I and II $75 Czech Family Histories, Volumes III and IV $60
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Czechs in Uniform Volumes I and II $75
Czechs in Uniform Volume III $60
Czechoslovakina Legionnaires The Natives and Citizens of Vsetin County 1914 - 1920 (English Translation) - $25
Vsetin, Its Fight for Freedom (English Translation) $25
Czech Pioneers Frank and Rozalie (Hejl) Leshikar $45 Welcome to Hovezi Hovezi 500 Year Anniversary (English Translation) $20
For information about these TCGS books, Contact Bill or Deane Hodon (512) 251-5201 or email bdhodon@sbcglobal.net. —SPJST—
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SPJST Lodge 66, Waco 106th Anniversary Luncheon
Saturday, November 2, 2013 12 noon to 2 p.m. at Cottonwood Hall in West Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch served at 12 noon Catered by Tom’s Smokehouse
You must RSVP for your meal ticket no later than October 12. Please call (254) 799-4247 - John or Diana or (254) 799-4510 - Dana to RSVP if you will attend the luncheon. Your call is your meal reservation.
• Members only • Non-member price is $10 per plate. Cash bar available.
All members received a card in the mail for door prizes. Bring card to luncheon. You must be present to win.
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Expressions of Gratitude
“Homey” Environment
“Some brief reflections of our life at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Community”
The facility has a “homey” environment, yet it is decorated with class. We like it for my mother because we are confidant she is in a secure and safe place. She gets three nourishing meals per day, gets her medication given at the right times, has her housekeeping taken care of weekly, can go to church, beauty shop, and exercise right there in the facility. There are so many activities for our mom in the facility as well as out and about taking the “SPJST Bus” for outings. Sometimes she must pick and choose because there is more to do than time allows. From the director to receptionist, volunteers, cooking staff, nurse, maintenance, and housekeepers, etc. everyone is so friendly and gets to know each resident by name. The thing we like most though is that the family is encouraged to participate in activities and enjoy meals with your family member. It is great, too, that my sister from out of town is allowed to spend the night when she comes for a visit. We especially like the common areas we can reserve when many of us visit at the same time. If you are looking for a place for a loved one where you don’t have to worry about them, the S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living in Taylor is the place you are looking for. —Charlotte S. Albert of Thrall, Texas (Daughter of resident Arlene Schneider)
Friendly Neighbors and Good Friends
I can recommend S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living as a good place to live for several good reasons. You have your own apartment, furnished with your own things. There are personal assistants to assist you with what you need. The staff will assist you with medication, if needed. We have tasty and healthy full meals— three a day. We have our choice of games and crafts, also a variety of entertainment and church activities. Our neighbors are friendly, and we make good friends. —Abby Johnson, Resident
Many Advantages 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Small table dining. My two-room single person suite with bath. Furnishings and pictures from home. Plenty of plugs for sound system. The cleaning of apartments plus complimentary laundry. 6. Medicines managed. I do not have to schedule my own. 7. Meals are delicious. I have to guard against overeating.
These are just a few of the advantages . . . there are many more! —J. Noble Atkins, Resident
Beautiful Place and the Staff is Great
My name is Ruby Rakes. My husband Clarence and I have been married for 63 years. We came to S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living in March 2012. We moved here from Dumas, Texas, a small town north of Amarillo in the Panhandle. Our reason for moving here is that our daughter and her husband live here in Taylor, and we needed to be near them. We also have some of our grandchildren and great-grandchildren that are in the area, too. We feel fortunate to be living in such a beautiful place. The staff is great, and they are very helpful in making everything pleasant. We find the staff and residents friendly and always willing to help. We enjoy the church services, musical entertainment, and bingo. There is always some kind of entertainment we can choose to attend. We would recommend S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living to anyone. —Clarence and Ruby Rakes, Residents
Attentive Care; Close-Knit, Family-Oriented
I can’t say enough about what a blessing it is for my father to live at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living in Taylor. The staff is caring, dedicated, reliable, and professional. They take a personal interest in each of the residents and make everyone feel welcome. They offer physical fitness and social activities that are so important in maintaining the well-being of the residents. It has been my experience and observation that the staff provides the attentive care that enables my father to “feel at home.” It gives my family and I great peace of mind knowing that he is safe, happy, and well-cared for in a close-knit family-oriented community. —Theresa Hajda (Daughter of resident V.J. Hajda)
Lots of Entertainment and Fun
I moved to Taylor when my son and his wife found this place this wonderful place. Everyone here is so friendly and nice. Staff, employees, and residents are so willing and able to help in so many ways. There are so many fun things to do here. Today, we visited the Blanton Museum of Art down at the University of Texas. It was wonderful. There is always something to do, exercise everyday in the week, and very well-attended. Lots of entertainment, bus trips, and more fun! I have used the exercise since I arrived, and it has certainly helped me physically. We have games, arts and crafts, painting, and more. —Ann Geil, Resident
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S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Community 505 East Lake Drive • Taylor, Texas (512) 352-6940 • Assisted Living (512) 352-6337 • Skilled Nursing and Rehab
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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment
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LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 966-3795. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of even-numbered months February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Potluck served after meeting. Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 3 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room, 107 East Park Street, Hallettsville. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room. LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA (3) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. at PointBank Community Center, 739 East Liberty Street, Pilot Point. For directions/meeting information, contact Brian Heitzman (940) 686-4429; or Dean Carender (903) 564-7359.
LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Sunday, October 13—Ashley reunion, 10 a.m. Friday, October 18—Social night, 6 p.m. Sunday, October 20—Holacka reunion, 10 a.m. Friday, November 1—Social night, 6 p.m. Sunday, November 3—SPJST Lodge 6 annual meeting/election of officers, 2 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, October 13—The Holub Polka Band, polkas, waltzes, mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $8 per person Sunday, October 27—Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $8 per person Saturday, November 2—Pure Country Band and Ryan C. Band, western and mix music, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $8 per person Sunday, November 3—Central Texas Accordion Jamboree, 3 to 7 p.m. For information, contact Rollie Redering (512) 913-1747. Sunday, November 10—The Czechaholics, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $8 per person
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, October 12—Private rental Sunday, October 13—Dining room rental Saturday, October 19—Private rental Saturday, October 26—Private rental Sunday, October 27—RVOS meeting, dining room Saturday, November 2—Private rental Sunday, November 3—Youth club meeting, 1:30 p.m Saturday, November 9—Arts/Crafts Show Saturday, November 16—Private rental
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.
Wednesday, October 9—Lodge meeting members will hold their monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Music by the Bobby Jay Five band 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, October 11—Night Skies featuring A.P. Patschke and Jess DeMaine, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, October 18—”Old School Band” 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. Saturday, October 19—Glen Collins Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Free dance sponsored by RVOS Lodge 87. Wednesday, October 23—Live music: Bobby Jay Five Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, October 25—Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers beginning at 6 p.m.
Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 mile to the hall. Hall Rental Information: (512) 352-9139; Hall Phone: (512) 352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m., at the hall. 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, October 19—Cherokee Rose Saturday, October 26—35 South Saturday, November 9—Nolan Pick Band
Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH-35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy. 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy. 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end turn right; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (254) 875-2156; Hall Phone: (254) 863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: (512) 237-2438/day; (830) 8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR; go 2 miles to Mumford Road and turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. The lodge hall is at the bend of the road (white building). Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields (979) 324-5961; FAC Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287. 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) 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 73, SEYMOUR (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. Call for meeting location.
LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday in March and June at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls; second Sunday in September and December at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls.
LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Hall Phone: (361) 854-8423. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) Lodge Hall: 12141 East FM 2268, Holland. Directions: On Hwy 95, south of Holland, turn east onto FM 2268; go 1/2 mile to hall on the right. Hall Rental Information: Frank Pajestka (254) 657-8176; Hall Phone: (254) 657-2485; or email SPJST@yahoo.com. Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Saturday of each month 2 p.m. at the hall. Board of Directors’ Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 3:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355.
LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Violet Street, Needville. Directions: Lodge building is located south on Hwy 36, one mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 793-4313; email td_stavinoha@yahoo.com. Hall Phone: (361) 793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH-35 East in Dallas, take IH-20 East. From IH-20 East, take the IH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH-45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street; take a right
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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, October 12—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $10 per person Saturday, October 19—Leonard Duckworth Orchestra, big band music. *Dress Code. $15 per person Friday, October 25—Tony Booth, country western. $15 per person Saturday, October 26—No dance Sunday, October 27—Czech Day: The Czechaholics, polka/variety. 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. $10 per person Saturday, November 2—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band music. *Dress Code. $15 per person Saturday, November 9—Telstars. $15/ per person All dances are held from 8 to 11:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Reservations suggested, but not required, unless otherwise noted. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beer, set-ups, soda, and ice sold at bar. Please do not bring from outside. *Dress Code dances: evening attire for ladies and gentlemen. Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Directions: Highway 290—Take Mangum Dacoma exit; stay on frontage road. At third traffic light, turn left onto 18th Street. Go under freeway at third traffic light, turn on Beall Street. Hall Rental Information: Lodge Hall: (713) 869-5767; or visit www.lodge.org. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Bingo: Every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 17407503501. LODGE 91, SAN JACINTO (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) 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 148, EL MATON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month following the adult lodge meeting at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton.
LODGE 151, WHARTON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Wharton Depot Museum, 100 South Sunset Street in Wharton.
LODGE 153, LA SALLE (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Mary Jane Sralla (361) 782-3374 for meeting location.
LODGE 154, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 6500 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH-20 West exit. Stay on IH-20 West until you come to 820; stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro Highway and Azle Street exit. Take Azle Street exit; go to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light. Go to the second traffic light, then turn right onto Boat Club Road. Go approx. 2 1/2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (817) 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 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of March, June, September, and December. Call Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting time/location.
LODGE 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of every other month, 1 p.m. Call Secretary Cynthia Kristinek (806) 763-7245; ckristinek@yahoo.com for meeting location. LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of January, April, July, and October, 12 noon at Wall Volunteer Fire Department, Wall.
LODGE 162, IOWA COLONY (5) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony.
LODGE 169, BRENHAM (1) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, October, and December at Country Inn 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 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.
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LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at Charles Munday’s office, 416 Oak Street, Bryan (behind the Kettle Restaurant on Texas Avenue).
LODGE 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 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 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 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall/Bruceville-Eddy Senior Center.
LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at Carmine Lions Club Building, 201 Centennial Street, Carmine.
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 183, ARLINGTON (3) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North and stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Take a right on Mayfield; go down and take a left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (817) 465-8538; (214) 8769029. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506.
LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Hall: FM 532 West, Moulton. Directions: From Texas 95 in Moulton, take FM 532 West four miles. Lodge hall is located on the right. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Theresa Haag (830) 625-8262 for meeting date/time/location.
LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy. 36, Caldwell. Directions: Lodge building is just off Hwy. 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: (979) 567-4264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Social games: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-2073309541002. LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy. 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. There will be a 7-11 on the right. Turn right; proceed past Hopewell School. Continue through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple: Take IH-35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign; take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The second street to the right is Luther Peterson Boulevard. Hall Rental Information: (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 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 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—
October is Czech Heritage Month in Texas
Czech Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich ethnic heritage of Czech Americans and the many contributions they have made to American culture. To celebrate the month, the Vestnik invites you to participate in the Czech Heritage Month Fun Activities. Several Czech-themed prizes will be awarded in a drawing from entries received. Entries must be received by October 30, 2013, at 12 noon. Winners will be announced in the November 6 Vestnik. Mail your entry to: SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
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