Volume 102 Number 8
ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T Benevolence
H E R A L D
★ Humanity
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SPJST Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride announces retirement
Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride recently announced that he will retire from SPJST on March 28, 2014, after 35 years and seven months of service. Vice President McBride was elected to serve a fouryear term at the 2012 SPJST Convention. “I want to apologize to the convention delegates for not completing the term that I was elected for,” Brother McBride shared with the Vestnik last week. “However, under the circumstances, I felt that it was best to leave my position as Supreme Lodge Vice President.” He stated that he did have several plans for the next two years, but he wishes much success to the next Vice President. The Supreme Lodge will meet in late February to discuss filling Brother McBride’s unexpired term that ends on July 31, 2016. According to Article 29 (a) of the SPJST By-Laws that were adopted by delegates at the 31st SPJST Convention in 2012, “In the event of death, resignation, incompetence, or permanent incapacity of any member of the Supreme Lodge or editor/ director of communication, except the president and directors, such vacancy will be filled by the Supreme Lodge.” Article 26 under Supreme Lodge states: “To be an elected officer of the
Supreme Lodge, an individual must meet the following requirements: (a) Be an active member of this Society for at least five consecutive years prior to his election. (b) Shall continue their active membership during the tenure of their office. (c) Is present at the convention or has an excuse acceptable by twothirds of the delegates for not being present. (d) Have knowledge of both the Czech and English languages. (e) Is a citizen of the United States of America at the time of election. (f) Must have at least $50,000.00 of insurance or if uninsurable, then an annuity in at least the amount of $20,000. Such insurance or annuity to be with SPJST.” Article 27 (b) states, “No officer can hold more than one office at one time and receive more than one compensation at one time.” Article 28 says, “No person can be an employee or member of the Supreme Lodge if he is related to any member of the Supreme Lodge within the third degree, as construed under Section 573 of the Government Code of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes.” Article 37 - Vice President of the SPJST By-Laws outlines the job duties. (a) The vice president of the Supreme Lodge assists the president and is his successor in case of vacancy and would vacate the office of the vice president. (b) Is in charge of the Insurance De-
Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 From Around the Districts..................3 Longtime Member Recognition ......4-6 Lodge Section......................................8
In Memoriam ......................................19 Youth Section.....................................21 Czech Culture ....................................26 Czech Cultural Calendar...................27 Advertisements .................................29 Lodge Calendar .................................30
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SPJST Introduces “Step Up To The Plate” 2014 Membership Campaign See special section pull-out on pages 15 to 18. SPJST mourns loss of Honorary District Two Director Willie E. Kohutek
Brother Kohutek was an active Honorary District Two Director Willie Edwin Kohutek, 90, of Buck- member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton holts, passed away Sunday, February 9, and served as a sales agent for 39 years. He also served the 2014, in a Cameron Supreme Lodge as nursing center. FuDistrict Two Direcneral service was at tor from 1984 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, 1996. February 12 at He was preceded Marek-Burns- Layin death by a grandwell Funeral Home son, Kenneth Kowith Reverend hutek, Jr. Denise Mikeska ofHe is survived by ficiating. Burial folwife Adeline Kolowed in Corinth hutek of Cameron; Cemetery near sons Dr. Kenneth Buckholts. VisitaKohutek and wife tion was Tuesday, Ann Marie of February 11 from 6 Bryant Station, until 8 p.m. at the Ralph Kohutek and funeral home. wife Trish of RockBrother Kohutek dale, and Gordon was born July 9, Lee Kohutek and wife 1923, to Edwin and Willie E. Kohutek Lillie of Georgetown; Mary (Adamek) Kohutek in the Bryant Station community brother Louis Kohutek of Temple; near Buckholts. He graduated from eight grandchildren; and six greatRogers High School in 1943 and joined grandchildren. Brother Kohutek will be deeply the United States Army Air Force. He married Adeline Shenkir on April 19, missed by all who knew him. May our 1945. He worked for Blackland Re- departed brother rest in peace. —SPJST— search Center until 1979.
Inside Th is Week’s Vestnik
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Lodge 24 Cyclone members receive 50-, 75-year pins
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Lodge 29 Taylor members represent Czech heritage
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Mikulas’ celebrate 50 years of marriage
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ˇ ´ VESTNIK 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: (325) 647-1949 • Fax: (325) 784-7448 email: philipmcbee@aol.com DISTRICTS TWO/SEVEN Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 231-7722 • Fax: (254) 501-4479 email: hadixon2003@yahoo.com DISTRICT FOUR Bobby Davis, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 239-9153 • Fax: (325) 657-2003 email: bobbyd@spjst.com DISTRICTS FIVE/SIX Delisle Doherty Mobile: (254) 239-9616 • Fax: (281) 855-3039 email: delisled@spjst.com
FINANCIAL SECRETARY ROY VAJDAK (254) 773-1575 email: royv@spjst.com
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR FRANK HORAK Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0681 email: frankh@spjst.com STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR LYNETTE TALASEK Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 931-0639 email: lynettet@spjst.com
DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Sharon Russell, 1292 CR 441, Dime Box, Texas 778853 • (979) 884-0807 - email: sharonrussell28@yahoo.com District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 - (254) 9852396 - email: patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside Ave, Dallas, Texas 75206-5840 • (214) 826-3557 - email: magiclady_46@hotmail.com District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 - email: bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023-6510 • (713) 649-6138 email: district5dyc@aol.com District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide Street, El Campo, Texas 77437 • (979) 543-7120 - email: lbubela@warpspeed1.net District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 3895 CR 430, Pleasan78064 • (210) 535-4916 - email: ton, Texas poohbear78064@hotmail.com BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, 77853 - (979) 884-1451 - email: Texas dimebox5@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - (512) 365-2000 - (512) 848-2416/cell - email: RonnieR1056@yahoo.com District Three - Kay Lynn Kovar, 3303 West Lake Bardwell Drive, Ennis, Texas 75119 - (972) 875-6827 District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 - email: bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Mildred Holeman, 1006 Chantilly Lane, Houston, Texas 77018 - (713) 683-0018 - email: mmholeman@yahoo.com District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - (979) 244-4415; (979) 479-3430 cell District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (830) 281-8246 -email: bvhouse@att.net
FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Thomas Cannon, P.O. Box 372, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 567-4264 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Highway 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2282 District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Highway 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 651-8550 District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Road, Ledbetter, Texas 78946-5118 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Glenn Kaminsky, 902 River Oaks Court, East Bernard, Texas 77435 - (979) 335-4461 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262
INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Highway 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Daniel Roznovsky, 2513 Custer Court, Irving, Texas 75062 - (972) 252-6763 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 234-8117 District Five - Helen Hegwood, 6702 Lindy Ann Lane, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713) 864-0489 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174, Lolita, Texas 77971 - (361) 874-4461 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 3895 CR 430, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (210) 535-4916
PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1914 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 540-8531 District Two - Tammy Whatley, 141 Meadow Park Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78626 - (512) 948-5339 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76903 - (325) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angleton, Texas 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Avenue K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 447 Shady Hollow, New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - (830) 964-5135 HUMAN RESOURCES DEBBIE KLINKOVSKY (254) 773-1575 • email: debbiek@spjst.com
Editor’s Note
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Pet Parade Coming Soon!
The Publication Committee met
at the Home Office on Saturday, January 11. It’s always great to meet with these dedicated district representatives to share the past year in the Vestnik/Communication Department. The Committee recommended four items to the Supreme Lodge. These include:
1. At the request of the Insurance Department, we recommend that an Insurance, Annuity, and Mortgage Lending Extra be published in lieu of a Vestnik in the first quarter of 2014 and be mailed to all member households. 2. Due to member interest, we recommend that the SPJST Member Services Directory be published in lieu of a regular Vestnik in 2014. 3. Due to readers’ suggestions, we recommend that the Vestnik include a special “pet parade” in an issue(s) featuring SPJST members and their pets.
4. We recommend that a Vestnik reading room be established in a suitable location in the basement of the Home Office for archiving past Vestniks that preserve SPJST’s history and be available for online access.
Recommendations No. 1, 2 and 3 were approved by the Supreme Lodge. For Recommendation No. 4, the Supreme Lodge approved to set up a committee to determine the future uses of the basement space with the intent of approving Recommendation No. 4 and to honor existing commitment of establishing best use of Home Office building space. The committee consists of President Vanicek, District Two Director Pospisil,
District Three Director Krizan, District Six Director Kaspar, and your Vestnik Editor. We will announce very soon the date that the Insurance, Annuity, and Mortgage Lending Extra will be published. And, we will start collecting business cards for the Member Services Directory soon. Over the years, we have had several requests to include a “pet parade” in the Vestnik. So, members, get ready! Coming soon will be a special pet feature inside the Vestnik featuring photos of members and their pets. Watch for more information on how you can participate!
Thanks, Districts Three and Four Youth! David and I had the pleasure of attending youth development workshops in Districts Three and Four. District Three was held on February 8 at Lodge 25, Ennis, and District Four was held on February 9 at Lodge 49, Rowena. My compliments to the youth and parents at each of these workshops. The youth were polite, paid attention, and were interested in the topics being discussed. Thanks to Assistant District Three Youth Counselor Lynda Novak and District Four Youth Counselor Beverly Teplicek for asking me to present information at these events. I had a wonderful time! Correction Last week’s Vestnik included a photo on page one of Jeanette Bender with youth club members from Lodge 81, Needville. We incorrectly stated that Jeanette was a youth leader at Lodge 88. Instead, she served as a youth leader at Lodge 4, Hallettsville. —SPJST—
VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of August and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Members’ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
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Family Fun and Important Dates
Feb. 21 Feb. 22
Lodge 191, Lufkin Mardi Gras Dance (5) Districts Five, Six, Seven Youth Development Workshop • SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm Feb. 22 Lodge 48, Beyersville Appreciation Dinner/ 50-Year Pin Presentation (2) Feb. 22 Lodge 88, Houston Founders’ Day (5) March 1 SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament Lodge 24, Cyclone March 1 Lodge 29, Taylor Auction Fundraiser (2) March 9 Daylight Saving Time Begins March 9 Lodge 48, Beyersville Turkey Shoot (2) March 16 District Two Spring Meeting • Lodge 24, Cyclone March 16 District Seven Spring Meeting Lodge 79, Corpus Christi March 16 Lodge 84, Dallas 104th Anniversary Celebration/ Spaghetti Dinner (3) March 22 Youth Leaders’ Workshop SPJST Home Office, Temple March 29 Texas Historic Cemetery Marker Dedication SPJST Shiner Cemetery (6) March 29 Lodge 196, Houston-West Easter Egg Hunt (5) March 30 District Six Spring Meeting American Legion Hall in Hallettsville SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Ends Mar. 31 April 5 State 42 Domino Tournament • Lodge 88, Houston April 5 District Four Spring Meeting • Lodge 49, Rowena April 5 Lodge 13, Dime Box Casino Night (1) April 5 Lodge 80, Holland Easter Egg Hunt (2) April 6 District One Spring Meeting • Lodge 186, Caldwell April 6 Lodge 6, Cottonwood Easter Party (3) April 12 Lodge 88, Houston Easter Party (5) April 15-17 SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting, Temple April 18 Good Friday • SPJST Home Office Closed April 27 District Three Spring Meeting • Lodge 25, Ennis April 27 District Five Spring Meeting • Lodge 81, Needville May 3 SPJST Car Show • Lodge 47, Seaton May 3 Join Hands Day
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SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 02/01/2014 - 04/30/2014 SPJST Farm/ Commercial Property Rates
Farm/commercial property rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 7277578.
Farm/Commercial Property Rates
75% Owner Farm Property 5.00% for 1 to 30 years Commercial Property 6.00% for 1 to 10 years 6.25% for 11 to 15 years
Universal Life Universal Life 3 (plans 1203-1222 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 2.75%
Whole Life/ Universal Life 3 (plans 1223-1232 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 3.50%
Annuities Annuity 5 (plans 8032-8039 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 3.00%
Annuity New 5 Year (plans 8040-8041 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 3.00%
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Readers Write
Lodge 30, Taiton member expresses thanks
Melanie and Staff, Just wanted to thank you for the great write-up and picture of our
grandson Keegan Bubela in the recent Vestnik. Keep up the excellent work. Have a great day. Thanks again, Charlene Smith Lodge 30, Taiton —SPJST—
From Around The District Districts Five, Six, Seven Youth Workshop set for Saturday, February 22
Dear Members, Districts Five, Six, and Seven will hold a workshop on Saturday, February 22 at SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm. Registration is at 9:30 a.m., and we will start promptly at 10 a.m. with candymaking. Some of the other topics are parliamentary procedure, photography presented by Melanie Zavodny, and talent/speeches presented by Melissa Brown. We will also go over Youth Achievement Day cards and the requirements. After a lunch with hot
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partment and has direct control of the field agents, general agents and career and associate sales agents. (c) In areas where more sales agents are needed, the vice president has the right to appoint new sales agents whenever he feels it is in the best interest of the Society. Must notify the local lodge officers of the appointment of new sales agents at that lodge. (d) Administers sales agents’ contracts and ensures that duties and responsibilities in contract are fulfilled. (e) Reviews all insurance applications. (f) Prepares necessary material and sales aids for insurance work. (g) Directs and conducts educational sales programs in every district at least once a year. (h) Publishes, once a month, in the Vestnik a report of the progress of the Insurance Department. (i) Is responsible for organizing new lodges, increasing net gain in membership, and maintaining a substantial
dogs and chips, we will have a tour of the camp. Please try to attend as this will be a fun-filled day. We want parents as well as the youth to attend as we hope this will be a very informative day for all. Please advise your youth leader/DYC if you plan on attending so we can prepare lunch for you. Fraternally, Michelle Wockenfuss, Assistant Youth Leader Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—
growth for our Society with the District Director. (j) Together with the president, promotes appropriate publicity for the Society. (k) Appoints, with the approval of the Supreme Lodge, one, or more if needed, field representative whose primary duties shall be to assist local lodge sales agents. The field representative shall receive such salary and expense allowance as may be fixed by the Supreme Lodge. A person, in order to be considered for appointment as field representative, must be an active member of this Society and does not have all of his insurance with the Society prematurely exchanged for paidup insurance. (l) Appoints one member to a three member committee on credentials at least one month prior to the convention. Stay tuned to the Vestnik for updates on the position. Special thanks to Brother McBride for his dedicated, longtime tenure to SPJST. Best wishes to him in his retirement. —SPJST—
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Lodge 91, San Jacinto Alice Albina Jurek
for your membership
They remain members of SPJST with all the privileges and benefits of the active members but are not required to pay any dues or assessments. The 2014 honorees are listed below.
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Julia A. Bernshausen LaFayette L. Duckett
Lodge 184, Moulton Ethel Mary Williamson
Age 100
District One
Lodge 88, Houston Mary Quinn Jacob Velma Dale Waren
Lodge 13, Dime Box Joseph F. Kocurek
Born in 1918
Lodge 1, Fayetteville Lorena Canik Estelle Janda
Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Leroy H. Grebe Lodge 20, Granger Sybil S. Stojanik
District Two
Lodge 29, Taylor Tuddie Vera Hurta John Ernest Moore Leona Vaclavik
Lodge 47, Seaton Levie Adamek Annie Adler Robert Lee Bruggman
Lodge 87, Temple Joe Woodrow Zvolanek Lodge 35, Elk Helon Louise Holub
District Three Lodge 54, West Albina Navratil
Lodge 148, El Maton Sidney Ann Bridewell
District Six
Born in 1914
District Five
The Grand Age of 96 District One
Lodge 63, Sweet Home Elizabeth Keepers Irene Zissa Lodge 151, Wharton Martha Gajewsky
SPJST Recognizes Longtime Members
SPJST extends its thanks and appreciation to the many members who are achieving membership landmarks in 2014. This week’s Vestnik lists the SPJST members achieving 50- and 75-years of membership in SPJST and the Age 96 and Age 100 members. Congratulations to these honorees. Members who achieve “The Grand Age of 96” receive special recognition in SPJST. At this special age, members are considered to have “outlived” the terms of their insurance certificate and are allowed to collect its proceeds.
Lodge 139, Danbury Elsie Marie Kadera
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Lodge 84, Dallas Vladimir Fridrich Adolph F. Provazek Janie Skotak Lodge 130, Dallas Albina Vrla Lodge 135, Ennis Sadie Kubin
Lodge 154, Fort Worth Mary Alma Kahanek Lodge 167, Penelope Ben E. Snapka Lodge 205, Terrell Mary Stastny
Lodge 160, San Angelo Ruby Ecker
District Four
Lodge 81, Needville Ella Krobot
District Five
Lodge 88, Houston James Malcom Daniel Helen Emily Patterson Rose Seawright Mary Catherine Vincik
Lodge 8, Weimar Clara B. Shafer
Lodge 153, LaSalle Ellen Mildred Kucera Amalia Simicek
75-Year Members Joined SPJST in 1939
Lodge 9, Snook Elsie Fojt Elton R. Hubenak
Lodge 17, New Tabor Lillian Marguerite Barta Marvin H. Ginzel Lodge 38, Kovar Victoria Vydrzal
Lodge 39, Bryan William A. Kucera Minnie Ann Walker
Lodge 141, Sealy Douglas W. Haedge
Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Valeria Lucile Bartay Vernice Mae Krumrey Lodge 24, Cyclone Leroy Baca Mary Anna Bartek Helen L. Chollett Delano Ervin Hensel Wilma R. Jones Wilbert William Mikeska Dorothy Nell Urubek Clarence J. Zabcik
District Two
Lodge 29, Taylor Tilda G. Boudny Anna Lee Downing Janice Ann Nelson Lodge 47, Seaton Edward Joe Coufal Alvin James Hejl
Emma Mucha Janet Mikulas Odstrcil Lodge 87, Temple Betty Jane Engbrock William Joe Matush Georgia Ann Navratil Lodge 155, Austin John Bryce Hejl
Lodge 6, Cottonwood Catherine A. Polansky Anton A. Pustejovsky
District Three Lodge 25, Ennis Janet Doris Adams Olga B. Pechak
Lodge 35, Elk Nelda Evelyn Anderson Helen E. Hurst Lodge 54, West Raymond E. Gerik
Lodge 66, Waco Robt John Cervenka Bobbie Lanelle McCown Lodge 92, Fort Worth Lillie Dana Delores Eudy Annie E. Koci Frances Ann Proctor
Lodge 154, Fort Worth Mary Elizabeth Schneider Lodge 167, Penelope Dorothy Ann Snapka
Lodge 178, Longview Helene Hall
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Lodge 183, Arlington Jerry Jasper Mikus
Lodge 91, San Jacinto Alice Albina Jurek
District Four
District Six
Lodge 160, San Angelo Sylvia Barta Esther Ruth Chasak Jerline P. Halfmann Barbora Wanoreck Lodge 81, Needville Leon G. Mikeska
District Five
Lodge 88, Houston Magdalyn Bristik
Lodge 1, Fayetteville Arthur J. Faldyn Charles J. Marik, Jr. Frances Merkel Jeffery Ed Raska Mark Wayne Slovak
District One
Lodge 9, Snook Ronald Dean Anderson Jerry Alan Hejl Michael Roy Kovar Doris Mae Williams
Lodge 13, Dime Box Garland Wayne Horak, Sr. Otto Laier, III Lodge 17, New Tabor Pamela Sue McCrory Charles H. Smith Lodge 38, Kovar Joan Marie Janecka
Lodge 39, Bryan Carol Sue Blinka Randy McKee Vickie Lynne Rodriguez Lodge 51, Ellinger Bradley Divin Burdine Hilgen Divin Shirley L. Fritsch
Lodge 67, Schulenburg Thomas W. Petras Lodge 141, Sealy Dellie Mae Ermel
Lodge 169, Brenham Nancy Mae Adamek Leonard J. Bilski Bonnie Jo Griffin
Lodge 4, Hallettsville Milton Miculka
Lodge 8, Weimar Anton David Machacek Lodge 32, Victoria Barney W. Janecka
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Mary Frances Boatwright Evelyn Irene Watz Gary Gene Hrnicko Marilyn J. Wensel
Lodge 186, Caldwell Carl Wayne Homeyer
Lodge 201 Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Bernetta Grebe Wayne E. Jurek Werner Paul Oeser Dwaine Edmund Siptak Wayne B. Siptak Sheila Surovik Lodge 15, Buckholts Dwight H. Fuchs Kenneth Price, Jr. Cynthia Ann Strmiska Alfred W. Vrazel Melanie Ann Wessels
District Two
Lodge 18, Elgin Laura A. Peterson
Lodge 20, Granger Billy Bob Bartosh Carolyn M. Kaderka Joyce Langenegger Rubie Mae Loessin Terry Wayne Loessin Dennis D. Marek Robert Lee Mohel Lodge 24, Cyclone Mark W. Carter Bonnie Gay Cobb Larry Wayne Coufal Richard W. Tepera Linda Marie Wilde Wesley J. Williford
Lodge 63, Sweet Home John C. Kunetka John William Wasek Joseph Paul Wendt
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Lodge 97, Placedo Wilbur Allen Michna
Lodge 151, Wharton Robert Kallas Lyndia Georgia Matusek Joe Henry Urbanovsky
Lodge 184, Moulton Billie Gene Culak Rudolph O. Fehrenkamp Fred Fehrenkamp, Jr. Jo Elaine Yancey
5o-Year Members Joined SPJST in 1964
Lodge 29, Taylor Sharon Ann Barker Cindy Tallas Buzan Gene N. Fondren Alaine Marie Heselmeyer Elizabeth Hrna James P. Jansen Larry Wayne Kotrla Sheila D. Kubala Aaron A. Pasemann Audrey Ann Pelzel Linda Carol Pospisil Karen V. Price William G. Price Marie Ann Ripple Lora A. Robison Sharon Faye Rundberg Alleene J. Seale Evelyn A. Simcik Elsie Stasa Jerry Wayne Tallas Calvin J. Volek Edward Volek, Jr. Alan Ray Williams Lodge 47, Seaton Linda Kay Cox Ray A. Dubcak Rose Marie Everett Angela Joyce Griggs Jerry Wayne Haisler Bradley Gene Hejl Edward Frank Hejl Johnny F. Herring Allen W. Hoelscher Kevin W. Kelarek Gary J. Kotrla Daniel R. Kuban Michael D. Kuban Leo Joseph Makovy J. Roger Malcik Russel W. Malcik Rodney G. Marek Betty Jane Mikulas Kathaleen L. Odstrcil Katherine Ann Pechal
Dianne M. Psencik Rebecca M. Quinn Wilia Kuban Rose
Lodge 48, Beyersville Sharon Ann Beran Janet J. Cmerek Alice F. Finn Beverly Ivins June Camille Kubala Betty Ann Malish Darrell Mikulencak William Mikulencak Beverly J. Preusse Carol June Woelfel Edward M. Woelfel Lodge 80, Holland Suzanne Ivicic Collins Mark Alan Ivicic Jacquelyne OKeefe David A. Posey Lodge 87, Temple Alice Faye Diener Thelma D. Groppell Judith Ann Little Nevin R. O’Berg
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Edward J. Bacak
District Seven
Lodge 117, Robstown Hildagarde Berry
Lodge 133, San Antonio Charles Kitowski
Lodge 202, Jourdanton Carrie Himmelreich Frances Elizabeth Matocha —SPJST— Lodge 25, Ennis Mildred A. Dolezal Eugene C. Dolezal Theresa R. Juricek Joe E. Landsfeld Phillip A. Langer Ronald Wayne Mraz Kenneth E. Svehlak Sharon Ann Wilson
Lodge 35, Elk Ellen K. Williams Cypert Michael L. Dameron Timothy A. Farek Lisa Marie Neill Joseph A. Neslony Theodore D. Vicha Lizabeth L. Williams Lodge 54, West Joe John Barton Cecilia Cepak Henry Edwin Joe Marek Judy G. Matusek Johnny Mynar, Jr.
Lodge 177, Academy Bettye Jo Hawk
Lodge 66, Waco Richard Allen Mary Ann Andrle Joe J. Domesle Joe Anton Dvorak Janey L. Fall Thomas W. Gerik Patricia Ann Motis Rose M. Williams
Lodge 6, Cottonwood Debra Kay Ivy Samuel Edward King Valerie Kotch Joseph H. Kotch, Jr. Rose Marie Mynar Lisa Ann Uptmore
Lodge 84, Dallas John William Athas Paul A. Athas Thomas P. Athas Edward Cooper, Jr. William R. Fitzhugh, II James Dale Grier
Lodge 155, Austin Lisa Denise Chasak Diane E. Hejl
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Lodge 82, Ennis Earnest S. Lewis
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Cynthia Ann Lowe Patricia G. Mach Elaine M. Nobles Betty Lea Olson Ceceil James Olson Nancy Lee Parma Joe Frank Prachyl
Lodge 92, Fort Worth Norman Clarence Bailey Stefany Eck Sherry L. Harper Tammy Lynn Henson Patricia Ann Hungerpiller Kenneth John Krivanek Michael B. Lindsey Herman Brunno Mocek Stephen Paprskar William B. Stewart Lodge 130, Dallas Carol D. Barrows Michael Wayne Houpy Jane Novak Lodge 135, Ennis Loraine Jane Bouska
Lodge 154, Fort Worth Kenneth C. Adcock Robert J. Cleveland Bryan T. Dodson George B. Duckworth Geraldine F. Grace Lisa Keryl Hopkins Paul S. Milan Barton D. Mueller Melissa Ray Vitek Robin Renee Wilson Lodge 180, Burleson Janet Ann Payne
Lodge 183, Arlington Steven Ray Kneblik Lodge 49, Rowena Sherri Kaye Lee Charlyn R. Ocker
District Four Lodge 73, Seymour John Edward Macha Margie G. Psencik
Lodge 160, San Angelo Cynthia B. Rodgers John E. Schwartz
Lodge 215, South Plains Theresa Bartos Drewell Barbara Ann House
Lodge 81, Needville Mildred Blinka Alvin J. Blinka, Jr. Alan B. Farrell Shirley A. Jablonski Larry Kenneth Kamas Bobby Jack Kunz Catherine Lukasik Peggy Jo Mund Ludwig Joe Polasek Robert Wayne Polasek Thresa T. Ridenour Patrick J. Stransky
District Five
Lodge 88, Houston Neal Adamcik Karen Arrington Mary L. Arrington Frank Joe Babineck Donna D. Bass Deborah J. Bederka Jeanne R. Bederka Anton Joseph Bily Charles F. Bolten Bruce A. Brosch Janice S. Brosch Jeffrey S. Brosch Paula J. Brosch Karen Rae Brown Alison J. Carstens Claire A. Carstens Joseph E. Carstens Susan A. Carstens Frances Jean Carwile Donald R. Champion Lorine M. Christ Sandra L. Eakin Nancy E. Evetts Joan L. Gentry Larry Albert Green Vivian Marie Hegwood Louise L. Jacob Janette Kelley Constance Kintz Adelene M. Konieczny Edward J. Kosar Robert M. Kosar Linda A. Krampota Beverly E. Larue Robin C. Luthultz Ralph S. Marek Debra D. Maxey Kathleen L. McLain Theresa M. Mikolaj Glenn C. Moeck Diane Lynn Naski Eugene Patalik, Jr. Barbara Lee Roseberry Karen L. Roznovsky Raymond R. Rubach Edward Mark Rucky Jerry B. Schank Eugene E. Schramek Kenrick J. Stibora Loraine Stone Margaret M. Sustala
James A. Vornsand Karen J. Vrana Gary A. Wessels Larry A. Wessels Lloyd A. Wessels Elsie L. Zalesky Garry Lynn Zalesky Delvin Zingelmann
Lodge 91, San Jacinto Julia A. Adam Freddie J. Barton Patrick Chapman, Jr. Felix Dlouhy, III Theodor J. Kaminski Gene Allen Marek Kerry Ann Michalsky Arthur Lee Prasek Nancy J. Sirocka Sondra K. Sirocka Joe Lee Trampota Nancy C. Wilson Lodge 139, Danbury Susan Kay Ansley Myra Beth Boegler Betty Glyn Fief Francis G. Fief James Roger Geissen Louis Krampota, Jr. Edwin J. Vrazel
Lodge 142, Houston Jo Ann Brazda Linda Ann Gryder Dennis Wayne Hermis Rita Hermis Carolyn Ann Kubeczka Jo Ann Witzkoski
Lodge 172, Pasadena James D. Kennedy David J. Kivch Randolph Kivch Steven R. Kivch Kenneth W. Macik Stephenie Mattes Angeline Mayer McDermott John McDermott, IV Matthew J. Portacci Gail Marie Whitfield Annette Yocius Lodge 191, Lufkin Jamie Sue Hopkins
Lodge 196, Houston-West Sharon L. Roberts Lodge 4, Hallettsville Ronald J. Barta Bobby Lee Holly Andrew John Kubena Gwendolyn D. Ramirez
District Six
Lodge 8, Weimar Erline M. Janik Arlene Pearl Marshall Lodge 23, Moravia Dwayne A. Firasek Charlie Havrda, Jr. Doris M. Kalisek Perry Lee Krupala Sheryl J. Mikeska Glenn L. Riha Evelyn Technik Ronald J. Technik
Lodge 28, East Bernard David J. Barta Charles W. Fojtik James M. Klecka Robert L. Kovar William M. Landrum Carmen M. McAdams Helen H. Olson Kenneth Valigura
Lodge 30, Taiton Darlene Marie Anderson Bart J. Baca Albina Krutilek Cindy A. Mills Glenn Raymond Nohavitza Hattie Konvicka Woodburn Karen Kahanek Zapalac Lodge 32, Victoria Mark Allen Hajek Michael Roy Hajek Phillip D. Hajek Mitcheal Maraggia Gwendolyn M. Nelson
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Wayne D. Bubela Donna Sue Janca Patrick J. Krutilek Gregory L. Kutach Heather Ann Labay Gordon H. Newton Jane Ellen Reynolds Lodge 63, Sweet Home Benjamin Kopecky Cora Mae Kopecky Franklin Kopecky, Jr. Mark J. Lauer Joseph Lauer, Jr. Valerie Winkenwerder Lodge 97, Placedo Linda Rae Hearn Susan Patricia Kopecky Marsha Lee Sharp Lodge 148, El Maton Beverly Lynn Cox Michael Hlozek Joseph V. Popek
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Lodge 151, Wharton Daniel Chumchal, Jr. Rose Marie Filip Jeffrey B. Kalina, Sr. Teresa R. Schilhab Lodge 153, LaSalle Larry W. Deyton Robert Hafernick Carl James Hajovsky Ruth E. Kolar Don Allen Kulak
Lodge 184, Moulton Gerald G. Fisbeck Mava Sue Jalufka Josephine Pavlicek Charlene Raabe Rose Mary Selzer Jeffrey Ed Wagner Kenneth J. Zidek Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Evelyn M. Brandesky Keith Brian Dziadek Choyce Elaine Elsik Dewey D. Elsik Daniel Perry James Raymond A. Kadlecek Don A. Simecek Cyril M. Stastney, Sr. Sandra Anne Sykora
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Lodge 107, Floresville Albina P. Flieller Kenneth J. Hosek Eugene H. Walleck
Lodge 133, San Antonio Deborah D. Dupont Lodge 164, Rio Hondo David M. Bennett
Lodge 202, Jourdanton Sandra Kay Hoggard Marion E. Pawelek Joseph Lee Riggs Virgil T. Wood Lodge 999, Home Office Billy D. Baker James P. Moulden
District Nine
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Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Bowling Tournament A great day of fraternalism, fun, rekindling old friendships and making n e w friends was enjoyed by all on Saturd a y , February 8, 2014, at the 10th Annual F r a t e rnal Alliance O f Te x a s (FAOT) Bowling Tournam e n t Congratulations to Carheld at olyn Pechacek of SPJST F i e s t a Lodge 88, Houston! CarLanes in olyn earned a first place N e w medal in high series (592) B r a u n - and a third place medal in f e l s . high game (222). Some excellent competition and great bowling were displayed with hopes of taking the coveted golden fraternal
Saturday, February 8, 2014 • Fiesta Lanes in New Braunfels, Texas cup home to be displayed in each participant’s fraternal home office for the coming year. To qualify for the cup, an organization must have a minimum of 15 bowlers (three full teams). The organization with the highest average per bowler was declared the winner. At the conclusion of the third game, handicap is calculated and added to individual scores to give organizations an equal opportunity to take home the coveted cup for the year and so that individual participants can claim one or more of the awards. Fraternals represented were KJT, KJZT, Sons of Hermann, SPJST, and Woodmen of the World/Omaha. These five fraternal organizations brought in 24 teams to raise money for scholarships. The organization with the highest average per bowler (series) was KJT with an average per bowler of 580 pins. Although there were no prizes for other places, second place was Sons of Hermann with an average of 558; third place was SPJST with an average of 551, and fourth place was Woodmen of the World Omaha with an average of 541. KJZT had five bowlers (one team) with an average of 521. Individual awards in the ladies division were claimed by:
High Game 1st - Marsha Schulze (233 game) Sons of Hermann 2nd - Tammie Zook (229 game) Sons of Hermann 3rd - Carolyn Pechacek (222 game) SPJST Lodge 88, Houston High Series 1st - Carolyn Pechacek (592) SPJST Lodge 88, Houston 2nd - Loretta Corkran (577) Sons of Hermann 3rd - Janet Verstegen (574) Sons of Hermann
Individual awards in the men’s division were claimed by:
High Game 1st - Stephen Nazoch (252) of KJT 2nd - Thomas Petras (237) of KJT 3rd - Mike Kossa (232) of KJT Series 1st - Mike Kossa (630) of KJT 2nd - Deric Hayek (621) of KJT 3rd - Michael Tofel (606) of KJT
Net proceeds raised for scholarships were $2,188.90. Thanks to Kim Krueger and her assistants for manning the silent auction tables; Colleen Jenke, Jacob Horak, and Alex Barton for the table decorations; Colleen Jenke for selling raffle tickets; and Frank Horak for his assistance with the registration table. I want to personally thank Jo Ann West and her crew at Fiesta Lanes for bending over backwards and going beyond the call of duty in all they did to make the day successful. Our hats are off to all the supporters, participants, and all who assisted in some capacity to make the day enjoyable and a huge success. Without everyone’s help, we could not have done it.
Save the Date: February 7, 2015 The lanes have been reserved for February 7, 2015, so mark your calendar and save the date for another fun day. Thank you to all, and we look forward to another great tournament next year. Chester Jenke Bowling Tournament Coordinator —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 202, Jourdanton Team. Left to right are Jolene Spence, Valerie Barta, Jesse Spence, and Walter Mazur. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 107, Floresville Team. Left to right are Liz Bielefeld, Glen
Pruski, Oscar Korus, Larry Bertrand, and Trey Bielefeld. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 202, Jourdanton Team. Left to right are James House, Walter Rosilier, Brian Vanicek, and Michelle House.
Bowlers enjoyed an afternoon of fun and fraternalism. LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 185, New Braunfels Team. Left to right are Donnie Howard, Charles Woodall, Kim Woodall, April Howard, and Jonathan Haag. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 196, Houston-West Team. Left to right are Brittany
Doherty, Megan Doherty, Nicholas Doherty, David Cliff, and Delisle Doherty. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 88, Houston Team. Left to right are Larry W. Pflughaupt, Dorothy Pflughaupt, Carolyn Pechacek, Dorothy Fabrygel, Joe Fietsam, and Carol Globke.
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Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Bowling Tournament Saturday, February 8, 2014 • Fiesta Lanes in New Braunfels, Texas
LEFT PHOTO: Home Office Team. Left to right are Alex Barton, Frank Horak, Lee Hanusch, Ruth Hanusch, and Jacob Horak. CENTER PHOTO: Colleen Jenke of Lodge 258, Seguin completes event paper-
work. RIGHT PHOTO: District Two Director Jesse Pospisil looks at the silent auction items. The auction proceeds were $605 which will benefit scholarships for youth.
LEFT PHOTO: Charlie Herendon of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point visits with Joan Vanicek of Lodge 24, Cyclone. CENTER PHOTO: SPJST Fraternal Friends! Left to right are Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, Lee Hanusch, District Two Fraternal Activities Coordinator Ruth
Hanusch, Director Pospisil, and Linda Pospisil. RIGHT PHOTO: Tournament Coordinator Chester Jenke, left, Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Secretary Colleen Jenke, and SPJST State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak.
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State Straight Domino Tourney March 1 at Lodge 24, Cyclone
Lodge 24, Cyclone will host this year’s SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Flag Hall. Entry fee is $7 per person (member or non-member), and the tournament is open to the public ages 16 and above. The entry fee includes lunch and snacks. The tournament is a two-person
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SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 773-8087
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Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
team format. If you do not have a partner, one will be assign (if available). Registration/check-in is from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Play begins at 9 a.m. Prizes will be awarded. Please register by Monday, February 24 by calling (800) 727-7578 or sending an email to tammym@spjst.com. The easiest way to register is by visiting www.spjst.org.
Directions to Lodge 24, Cyclone Flag Hall is located approximately 15 miles east of the I-35 cutoff. Exit I-
35 in Temple. Take Highway 53 East, go past Seaton and Zabcikville. Make a right on FM 485 at the blinking light at the intersection. Turn right on FM 964. Flag Hall is on the left. —SPJST—
Lodge 8, Weimar reports on January meeting
Lodge 8, Weimar members met on Monday, January 27, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at the Weimar Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar, Texas. Seven members and guests were in attendance including District Six Director Karen Kaspar. Members enjoyed coffee and tea prior to the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 6:49 p.m. by Erline Janik. Erline led members in the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer. All officers were present. Secretary Robin Guenther read the previous month’s minutes followed by the treasurer’s report given by Carolyn Tabola. Both were approved by all attending members. Erline Janik read the FAC report and had information avail-
able to all interested members on upcoming events. The membership has been asked for any ideas concerning Join Hands Day coming up in May. New business was discussed regarding the 50-year pin presentation. This has been tabled until the next meeting. Karen discussed the District Six Spring Meeting to be held in Hallettsville on March 29 for anyone wanting to attend. She also announced that Shiner will have a cemetery dedication of its historical marker, and that will complete the District Six cemeteries. The new SPJST incentive for 2014 is “Step Up To the Plate.”
Next Meeting—February 24 It was decided by the attending members to hold the February meeting at Leticia’s in Weimar for a Dutch meal treat on February 24 at 6:30 p.m. Erline adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m., motion made by George Janik and seconded by Rosie Schumbera. We hope to see all Lodge 8 members on February 24 at Leticia’s! Fraternally yours, Robin S. Guenther Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 8, Weimar meets Monday, Feb. 24
Dear Lodge 8, Weimar Members, Please note that the Monday, February 24, 2014, monthly meeting for Lodge 8, Weimar will be held at Leticia’s Mexican Restaurant in Weimar at 6:30 p.m. with a Dutch treat supper and the meeting following. We look forward to seeing everyone! Fraternally, Lodge 8, Weimar Officers —SPJST—
Lodge 18, Elgin member seeks ASCAP input
Dear Members, Our lodge is facing some challenges from ASCAP and BMI. Our lodge is classified by these organizations as a restaurant/bar that plays live music and juke box music. These organizations are billing us for more than what we make off the dances in a year.
If your lodge is also being faced with these same challenges and you are concerned, please give me a call at (512) 281-3207 or send a note to SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin, PO Box 55, Elgin, Texas 78621 - Attention Irene. We need to work together to see if there is anything that we can do. Your thoughts, suggestions, and correspondence will be appreciated. Please call or write. Fraternally, Irene Vrabel
Editor’s Note: What is ASCAP? According to Wikipedia, ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) is an American not-for-profit performance-rights organization (PRO) that protects its members’ musical copyrights by monitoring public performances of their music, whether via a broadcast or live performance, and compensating them accordingly. ASCAP collects licensing fees from users of music created by ASCAP members, then distributes them back to its members as royalties. In effect, the arrangement is the product of a compromise: when a song is played, the user does not have to pay the copyright holder directly, nor does the music creator have to bill a radio station for use of a song.
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In 2012, ASCAP collected over $941 million in licensing fees and distributed $828.7 million in royalties to its members, with an 11.6 percent operating expense ratio. As of July 2013, ASCAP membership included over 460,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers.
What is BMI? According to Wikipedia, Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) is one of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. In FY 2013, BMI collected more than $944 million in licensing fees and distributed $814 million in royalties. —SPJST—
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Lodge 24, Cyclone to host March 1 state tournament
On Monday, February 10, 2014, a damp, cold night, SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone met in the lodge home Flag Hall in the fertile black land that has been prepared for this year’s crops. It seems as though the cattlemen are best off as 20 calves now bring better than $21K. The meeting was called to order by President Daniel Wilde at 7:15 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited along with a silent prayer and mention of Honorary District Two Director Willie Kohutek’s passing. Secretary Margaret Mikeska read minutes of the last meeting. They were accepted as read. Linda Wilde gave the treasurer’s report which included detailed activity for the past year including our expensive new floor. She has done an outstanding job. Bar report was by Brenda Maddux in which she made a deposit to the management account. We appreciate her dedication and hard work. Jason Hoelscher gave Shirley’s FAC report including the straight domino tournament set for March 1. You must register with the Home Of-
Lodge 13, Dime Box Hosts Sportsmen Banquet
Saturday, February 8, 2014 • SPJST Lodge 13, Dime Box Hall • Submitted by Floyd Kostelka, Vice President/FAC
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fice by February 24. Please note that the Fraternal Alliance Of Texas scholarship deadline is March 1, and 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive ends March 31. Youth report was given by Youth Leader Brenda Maddux. They will have a workshop at the Home Office on February 15. The youth club meeting is to be held before the workshop. Most of the meeting was used to finalize the menu for the domino tournament and the dance with the Red Ravens. The menu for the tournament is hamburgers and chips for $5. Nachos and kolaches will be available. A gross of kolaches will be ordered. Chicken noodle soup by President Wilde may be offered for $2 if it is cold. At the dance, we will serve hamburgers for $4 and French fries for $1. For the District Two Spring Meeting, the menu will be sausage and sauerkraut, green beans, new potatoes, and pudding for $8. The District Two Spring Meeting is Sunday, March 16. Brenda Maddux was recognized for being one of the honorable mentions for State Fraternalist of the Year. We are justly proud and appreciate all she does for the lodge and the Society. New Business We voted to be in the Honor Roll of Business in the Temple Daily
SPJST Supports Runnels County Seniors
Telegram and made plans to advertise the Red Ravens dance. We also had a discussion about a bench for the ENC at Cooper Farm. Their fundraiser takes on added importance with status of the lower number of campers from SPJST. Birthdays are Katlyn Ashcraft, Emma Hoelscher, Mason Mikeska, and Linda Wilde. Celebrating a wedding anniversary are Carol and Johnny Chervenka. On the sick list are Linda and Judy. We wish them healing and comfort. Go vote. For the lodge, Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—
District Six Cemetery - District Six Cemetery Vlasta Bartos gave a good report on our cemeteries. There will be a plaque presented to the Shiner Cemetery on March 29 at 10 a.m. Special guest District Six Director Karen Kaspar gave us some input into officers duties and some things that happened at the SPJST Awards Banquet. Our lodge won a bronze award and cash. The youth club was awarded
Sister Wilde, Brother Mikeska of Lodge 24, Cyclone Honored for Longtime Membership
Lodge 24, Cyclone welcomes Red Ravens on March 1
Lodge 24, Cyclone will again have the Red Ravens on Saturday, March 1, 2014, for a night of good music and great fellowship. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Music is from 7 to 11 p.m. The bar and kitchen will be open for our famous hamburgers and French fries, and the bar has a great assortment of your favorite beverages. Admission is $8 per person. Children under age 12 will be admitted free of charge. We hope to see all of you there! Margaret Mikeska, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje wins bronze award
District Four Director Billy Rollwitz presents a check to Runnels County Senior Citizens Center in Ballinger, Texas. Accepting the check is Louise Sumner, project coordinator. The Center provides meals on wheels for county residents. The funds are from the director's discretionary fund.
meeting will be March 9 at 2 p.m. with a potluck meal. Youth Leader Cathy Garcia talked about the District Six Spring Meeting, and she asked for any donations for their prize drawing. Hall rental - Brenda Cox has several dates rented in the next few months. Maintenance and mowing - J.C. Kocurek had no report.
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Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. There were 10 members and three guests present. Greeter was Vlasta Bartos. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by a moment of silence for those sick or families of deceased also for our armed forces fighting to keep us free and safe. Roll call of officers indicated all present except Treasurer Janet Marek and Trustee Inez. Motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes of the January meeting as printed in the Vestnik. There was no treasurer’s report. FAC Brenda Cox said the next
Fifty-year membership pins were presented to Linda Wilde and Wilbert Mikeska by Lodge 24, Cyclone President Daniel Wilde, center, at the February 10, 2014, lodge meeting. Linda Wilde received her 50-year pin, and Wilbert Mikeska received his 75-year pin. The honorees stated, “How proud we both are to be so honored!”
There is the saying of “It seems like time just flies by.” Well, for me, that is always true. It seems like just yesterday that my parents signed me up as a member of SPJST, and I became a member of the youth club—dancing the beseda. Well, here it is 50 years later, and I can look back on the time that I was among the royalty court at an SPJST District Two youth event. Later, I was a part of the Seaton Choral Club singing those good Czech songs. Then, I was an officer of Lodge 24, Cyclone. I was lucky and got to attend a lot of functions at SPJST halls across the state, being the daughter of Anton Vrazel and getting to travel with Vrazels’ Polka Band to a lot of dances throughout the years. Where has the time gone? Wow . . . 50 years as a member of SPJST. It seems like just yesterday! Mr. Mikeska said he did not actually remember becoming a member of SPJST as his parents signed him up when he was about three years old, but
he looks back on a lifetime of events surrounding SPJST’s rich heritage and feels like Flag Hall is home to him. He remembers growing up and the changes the lodge and the organization have gone through in his lifetime. How things have changed . . . yet stayed the same. It is an organization where we are all brothers and sisters and work together for a common good. When I told Mr. Mikeska that I can look forward to the day when I get my 75-year pin and can be in his shoes, he just laughed and reminded me I had 25 more years to catch up with him! Thank you to Wilbert’s lovely wife, Margaret (who also makes the best hamburgers in Cyclone) for bringing the pins for the presentation and helping President Wilde with the presentation. (Margaret took the picture.) We are both “as proud as we can be!” Linda M. Wilde, Treasurer —SPJST—
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a cash award and a plaque. Dee Floyd was elected as our new secretary. Birthday celebrants were Brenda Cox and Carmen Kocurek. Fraternally, Dee Floyd Vice President/Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 48 Beyersville plans March 9 turkey shoot
President Robert Leshikar opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers gave their reports which were accepted as read. Plans for the appreciation dinner to be held on February 22 were finalized. We are grateful to the many area businesses, members, and friends of Lodge 48 who support us in our continuing effort to make improvements to the hall and the ongoing work on the barbecue area. We will also be recognizing the 50-year members who will receive their 50-year pins. The turkey shoot is scheduled for March 9. Flyers will be distributed,
and announcements will be made giving the specifics regarding this event. Robert Leshikar reported that new sound equipment has been purchased to update the current, outdated system. Audit committees were appointed to audit all the books pertaining to Lodge 48.
Next Meeting—March 9 The next meeting will be held on March 9 at 3:30 p.m. following the turkey shoot. Fraternally, Alice Bracewell, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 54, West elects 2014 officers
The November 1, 2013, meeting of SPJST Lodge 54, West was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Freddie Kaluza. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Kaluza followed by a moment of silence in memory of all our departed members especially Nelda Prause who had passed away since our last meeting. All officers and sales agents were present except agents
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Carol Reed and Jean Martin. We had 28 members and guests present including special guest Emil Fridel from Lodge 35. We welcomed one of our members who attended his first meeting—Michael Kostecka. President Kaluza welcomed all who were in attendance for the meeting. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Janice Kaluza. Ronnie Kaluza made a motion to except the minutes, and Wilburn Willis seconded the motion. Motion passed. FAC Jean Maler gave her report and let all members know about the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, and it would continue on until March. SPJST Home Office in Temple will host a Christmas Open House along with the Temple Christmas Parade on December 2, 2013, and all were encouraged to go by and enjoy the evening with other members of our fellow lodges. Again, all were reminded of scholarship applications available from September until February 1, 2014. No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Please let all graduating members know to apply for this scholarship. Annie Hlavenka made a motion to except Jean Maler’s report, and Marcella Vaculik seconded the motion. Motion passed. The treasurer’s report was presented by Mary Lou Mynar. Everyone
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received a copy of the report. Ray Matus made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, and Ronnie Kaluza seconded the motion. Motion passed. Jan Vaculik didn’t have anything to report at the meeting. Ronnie Kaluza and Marcella Vaculik did an audit of the books for the year and reported all books in order. In new business, we welcomed six new members to Lodge 54—Jenson Bohannan, Kameryn Bramble, Jacoby McCauley, Canon Dulock, Bryson Bramble, and Carson Pustejovsky. Mary Lou Mynar made a motion to accept the new members, and Linda Kaluza seconded the motion with all members in favor. We discussed our upcoming Christmas party to be held on December 1, 2013. We will have a fried chicken dinner with all the trimmings catered by S&S Catering. Marvin Cepak will entertain with his accordion for the social, Junior Historian Czech Dancers will perform for the afternoon, and Santa will give away goodies to all the children at the party. We have several monetary prizes to be given to the children and adults at the end of the evening. Freddie Kaluza kept everyone up to date on West Benevolence Fund, and the committee voted to help Sokol and Lone Star Hall, The Parker Project, West Ambulance Association, West
Lodge 29, Taylor Members Represent Czech Republic in Heritage Fashion Show Lodge 29, Taylor member Pierce Miller, escorted by his mom Tammy Machu Miller, participated in the Hill Elementary Heritage Fashion Show in Austin, Texas. Also in costume was Pierce’s sister Layla Miller. They represented the Czech Republic. As they were introduced on the runway, they marched to “Band Leaders Polka.” Twenty-four countries were represented in the fashion show. Tammy is the daughter of Elaine and Albin Machu of Taylor. Pierce and Layla are their grandchildren. They are all members of Lodge 29, Taylor.
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Rest Haven, and The West Museum. In new business, Janice Kaluza made a motion to select Mary Lou Mynar as local lodge fraternalist of the year, and Wilburn Willis seconded the motion. Motion passed. We needed to select someone from our lodge who would be eligible to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. Janice Kaluza made a motion to select Ronnie and his wife Linda Kaluza for this honor, and Wilburn Willis seconded the motion. Motion passed. Everyone attending the meeting were given an Everyday Hero Award pin for helping with all of our lodge meetings and all they give to the community of West. A thank you was read to all members for the flowers sent to Janice Kaluza after her foot surgery. Lill Matus made a motion that we keep the same officers for Lodge 54 in 2014, and Annie Hlavenka seconded the motion. All members agreed to keep officers as follows: President Freddie Kaluza Vice President Wilburn Willis Secretary/English Reporter Janice Kaluza FAC Jean Maler Treasurer Mary Lou Mynar Czech Reporter Jan Vaculik
We commended Jan Vaculik for being the Czech Reporter for many years now and getting the reports to the Vestnik in Czech. Marcella Vaculik made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ronnie Kaluza. Motion carried. Door prizes were given away and all enjoyed food and fellowship. Door Prize winners were, Lill Matus and Christine Bishop and each won $10.
Next Meeting—March 7 The next meeting will be on March 7 at 7 p.m. in St. Joseph Hall in West. We hope to see more of our members in attendance.
Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. —1 John 4:16 Fraternally, Janice Kaluza Reporter —SPJST—
P P P Presenting 2014 Officers P P P SPJST Lodge 35, Elk
The 2014 officers of Lodge 35, Elk are, second from left to right, President Randy Pavelka, Secretary Carla Pavelka, First Vice President Fred Kubitza, Jr., Auditor Bill Kubitza,Treasurer Barbara Pavelka, Second Vice President Gene Pavelka, Reporter Janie Brewer, and Auditor Walter Kubitza. The officers were installed by District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, far left.
Lodge 81 Needville announces scholarship
Any college or technical school bound senior who has been a member of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville for at least one year can apply for the local lodge scholarship. To receive an application, please send a self-addressed, stamped enveloped on or before March 15, 2014, to: SPJST Lodge 81 9939 Peterson Road Needville, Texas 77461
Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston Founders’ Day this Saturday
Come celebrate with us at Lodge 88, Houston Founders’ Day Celebration slated for this Saturday, February 22, 2014. Lodge 88 is located at 1435 Beall Street in Houston, Texas 77008. Doors open at 4 p.m. Dinner will be served from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m. consisting of sausage and sauerkraut, butter potatoes, and green beans priced at
$7 for adults and $4 for children. Birthday Club Sisters will sell their famous Czech pastries, and Lodge 88 Orchestra and Choral Group will present its program of the good ol’ Czech songs for your enjoyment from 4:30 to 8 p.m. The entertainment for the evening will consist of a dance in the beautiful Chandelier Ballroom from 8 to 11:30 p.m. featuring Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen. Becky comes to us from Iowa where she started her career with her own band in high school. She will tour Texas during February, 2014, visiting various areas in the state. She will perform an outstanding program for all ages so please make plans to come. Price for the dance will be $10 per person. Please join us for good ol’ family fun. For more information, visit our website at www.lodge88.org and our Facebook page. Jo Ann Buri Second Vice President —SPJST—
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Lodge 91 San Jacinto meets March 8
Lodge 91, San Jacinto will hold its first quarterly meeting of 2014 on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at 11 a.m. The meeting will be held at Lee Palace, located on Garth Road in the shopping center across from San Jacinto Mall. Lunch will be Dutch treat. We encourage members to attend. Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 97, Placedo meets March 14
Lodge 97, Placedo will meet Friday, March 14, 2014, at 6 p.m. at Lodge 32, Victoria Hall, located at 3502 North Laurent in Victoria. Fraternally, Diana Redd Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 141, Sealy members invited to Feb. 23 meeting, dinner
Dear Members of Lodge141, Sealy, As valued members of SPJST, you and your family are invited to meet for a special called meeting of Lodge 141, Sealy at Tony’s Restaurant, located at 1629 Meyer (Highway 36) in Sealy, Texas, on Sunday, February 23, 2014. A meal will be served starting at 4 p.m. The meeting will follow, and door prizes will be awarded. SPJST is a family organization that embodies the idea of service to each other and to the community. In addition to reviewing the benefits of membership in SPJST, Society officials want to discuss ideas for partnering with other organizations in the Sealy area on activities that will make a positive difference in the community. Peggy Spradley of the Sealy Chamber of Commerce will be in attendance to review upcoming community events as well as ways for the lodge to get more involved. Please feel free to share this invitation with others in your household or friends who are not
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already members. Please RSVP on or before 12 noon on Friday, February 21 by calling Sandra Dubcak (800) 727-7578. Thank you for your attention and consideration. I look forward to seeing you on February 23. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—
Lodge 151 Wharton meets March 10
SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton will hold its quarterly meeting on Monday, March 10, 2014, at Wharton Depot Museum, located at 100 Sunset Street in Wharton. A light meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. Please call Carolyn Bucek at (979) 532-1910 if you plan to attend so she can make arrangements for the food. The installation of Lodge 151 officers who were reelected at the December meeting will take place before the meeting. Also, a mission statement for Lodge 151 will be presented to the members. Members with birthdays in January, February, and March will be honored.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Fraternally, Janie Bucek Secretary/FAC —SPJST—
Lodge 155, Austin meets Sunday, March 2
Dear Members, You are invited to Lodge 155, Austin’s quarterly meeting on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at Little Walnut Creek Library Conference Room. The library is located at 835 Rundberg Lane in Austin. All lodge members and friends are urged to attend this first meeting on 2014. We hope to see you there. Fraternally, Joe Motl, President —SPJST—
P P P Presenting 2014 Officers P P P SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville
The 2014 officers of Lodge 48, Beyersville are, left to right, President Robert Leshikar, First Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Albert Filla, Second Vice President Jan Filla, Secretary Juanette Mienske, Treasurer Bonnie Urbanek, Reporter Alice Bracewell, and Youth Leader Donna Vanecek. Also pictured is Honorary District Two Director Bobby Wuensche, far right, who installed the officers on February 9. Lodge officers pledged their faithful devotion to their duties while members offered their support; and together, they make a great team working to make the year 2014 the best it can be! —Submitted by Paula Kennedy, Assistant Reporter
Lodge 160 San Angelo meets February 19
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at 6 p.m. The Dutch treat dinner and meeting will take place at the Ole Gin Steakhouse in Wall. We invite all members to attend this meeting. Fraternally, Sandra Jansa, President —SPJST—
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Next Meeting—March 9 The next meeting will be on March 9. We hope to see all again! Blessings to all, Jennifer McCarthy, Reporter —SPJST—
Jerry and Betty Mikulas celebrate 50 years of marriage
Lodge 187 Round Rock welcomes guest
Hello There! Our February meeting was fabulous. We were blessed with a guest and presence of Linda Johnson’s sister, Rosalie Svoboda Henry from the Midland/Odessa area. It was wonderful having her at the lodge. We started with bingo as our entertainment. Thank you all for the items brought. Deborah Rohlack read all of many thank you letters from the charities that we helped out. It was such an inspiration to hear the joy. David “Red” Oman discussed the “Step up to the Plate” slogan for the 2014 year, Join Hands Day, and 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. We also discussed the upcoming spring meeting on March 16 in Cyclone and reminded everyone about the Easter egg contest. JoAnn Oman discussed some new measures with the FAC position and reminded all to please keep up the write down monthly outings and community services. Thank you to Alexandria Johnson for handing out the shining star pins to all members. Officers were installed by David “Red” Oman. A wonderful potluck meal was served ending our meeting, and great company was had by all. February birthday and anniversary celebrants are Tom Etheredge on the 3rd, and Tom and Rose Etheredge celebrated their 30th anniversary on the 4th. On the 5th, Alexandria Johnson turned 11 years old and had a wonderful time at Gattiland. She was excited to get a Donkey Kong game for her DS.
Jerry and Betty Mikulas of Temple celebrated their 50th anniversary February 8, 2014. The celebration was hosted by their children Donna Mikulas Heatherley and husband Shayne of Temple, Wade Mikulas and wife Michelle of Highland Village, and Chad Mikulas and wife Heather of Temple; their eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The celebration took place at Canyon Lake Resort with a dinner at Gristmill River Restaurant. Betty Jane Lorenz married Jerry Mikulas on February 8, 1964, at Seaton Brethren Church in Seaton with the Reverend Frank Simcik officiating. Mr. Mikulas retired from the SPJST Home Office as an employee and Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary after 50 and one-half years. Mrs. Mikulas retired from Scott and White Hospital after 15 years. The couple has lived in Temple their entire lives. Jerry and Betty are members of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. —SPJST—
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Lodge 200 Bruceville-Eddy reports on February meeting
Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy met February 5, 2014, for its monthly meeting. Members started off by having a chicken and dumplings meal prepared by Michael D. Hosch and the blessing given by Gene McBride. After the meal, lodge president Allen Trigg called the meeting to order, and members then recited the Pledge of Allegiance while Butch Shollenberger was the flag bearer. After the Pledge, lodge secretary Blanche Shollenberger read the minutes from the last meeting. Next, David Nauert read the FAC/treasurer’s report with mention of the Straight Domino Tournament being held on March 1 along with the upcoming bowling tournament in New Braunfels on the 8th. David also brought up Join Hands Day on May 3, and members then discussed some ideas of what we would like to do. Old business was discussed, and new business was that James R. Hosch made a motion of making a donation for the Beep Baseball team in Austin who was holding a fundraiser. Gene McBride then made the motion that the lodge donate $50 to this team. Members then voted, and the motion passed. After that, James R. Hosch read the February birthdays. After the birthdays were read, Allen Trigg then thanked everyone for showing up. I would also like to thank everyone who attended as this was one of our larger meetings attendance wise that we have had in a while. Hopefully, our meetings continue to grow.
Next Meeting—March 5 We would also like to invite all members to the next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on March 5 at Taylor Hall in Eddy. Fraternally, Michael D. Hosch, Reporter —SPJST—
★ ★ Reunions ★ ★ Cuba family
Since 1972, descendants and friends of ancestors Martin and Vera Michalik Cuba, who came from Moravia to Texas in search of freedom and a better life, have been gathering for family reunions. Make plans to attend this year’s reunion and spend time with your immediate and extended family and friends. The reunion will held Saturday, April 26, 2014, at SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville Hall. The hall is located at 10450 FM
619, southeast of Taylor. You may recall that the hall is close to the old home place just across Mustang Creek. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. A buffet-style covered dish meal will be served around 12:30 p.m. Each family is asked to bring two side dishes (salad, vegetable, or dessert). Those travelling long distances should not feel obligated to bring anything. Meat (fried chicken, sausage, etc.), drinks, and all serving items will be provided. Be sure to bring any old photos or memorabilia you would like to share with other family members. Learn about your family lineage, history, and rich heritage. As always, we will have
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door prizes and both live and silent auctions to cover expenses, so don’t forget to bring items for these. Please share this information with your immediate family and encourage your children and grandchildren to attend. This will be a fun-filled day to look forward to. If you have questions or need information, contact Linda Wells (512) 261-7016 or email lwells1@ austin.rr.com or Robert Kovar (512) 517-1884 or email robertrkovar@ gmail.com. Submitted by, Robert Kovar Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—
S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Community, Taylor Hosts Progressive 42 Tournament
Friday, February 7, 2014 • S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Community in Taylor, Texas Submitted by Julie Stermer, Marketing Director
S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Community says thank you to all of those who participated in the Progressive 42 domino tournament on Friday, February 7 in our community. A special thank you to Bobby and Ruth Ann Wuensche, Kayla Wuensche, Alice Bracewell, and Margie Faltesek, all of
SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville for donating their time and being the masterminds of the event. Fifty percent of the proceeds is being donated to Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry here Taylor. —SPJST—
Congratulations to tournament winners! They are, left to right, third place - resident Clarence Rakes;
second place - resident V.J.Hajda; and first place Jessie Safarik of Taylor. Congratulations, guys!
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Step Up to the Plate!
“Enhanced Premium Refunds” Cornerstone of the 2014 Membership Program
Traditionally, one of the most important financial benefits that the SPJST Supreme Lodge has extended to local lodges is the annual Premium Refund Program. The purpose of this program has been to help SPJST lodges keep their operations on a sound financial basis. In recent years, the formula for calculating the premium refund for each lodge has been: • $1.00 for each paid-up certificate; and • $8.50 for each premium-paying certificate
Statewide Goal:1,500 1,500 Applications Issued Statewide Goal: Applications Issued
“Step Up to the Plate!” is the campaign slogan for SPJST’s 2014 Mem“Step Up to the is the campaign slogan for bership Drive. The Plate!” expression, which originated in the sport ofSPJST’s baseball, 2014 Drive.task. The expression, which origimeansMembership to take on a challenging With the nation experiencing signs of economic recovery, is the time to step upto to the plate make nated in the sport now of baseball, means take onand a chalsure that your life insurance needs are adequately covered. The 2014 lenging task. With the with nation experiencing signs of Membership Program is loaded incentives for sales agents, memeconomic recovery, now is the time todifference step up in tothe thelives plate bers, and lodges working to make a positive of SPJST members. and make sure that your life insurance needs are ade-
In addition to providing this premium refund, the Supreme Lodge has periodically approved other financial incentives for lodges, the most significant of which is the Society’s annual “Membership Program” incentives. Since the program’s inception in 1993, the formula for rewarding lodge incentives for their participation in the Membership Program has varied greatly. Most recently, the 2013 program provided lodges an incentive of $25 per certificate issued. An additional $15 is scheduled to be paid to the lodge after 25 months if the certificate remains in force. Under the guidelines of the 2013 program, it was also necessary for the lodge to meet a specified number of fraternal acts and reporting requirements to receive this incentive. The 2013 program provided for 12 levels of incentives, ranging from First Step to Super Achiever.
“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game!”
quately covered. The 2014 Membership Program is loaded with incentives for sales agents, members, and lodges working to make a positive difference in the lives of SPJST members.
- Babe Ruth
The goals and objectives of SPJST are reflected in its organizational Mission Statement and Vision Statement adopted by the SPJST Supreme Lodge on October 17, 2013:
Babe Ruth is often referred to as the greatest baseball player who ever lived. In 22 seasons, Babe Ruth hit a record 714 home runs. Many of Babe Ruth's numerous records for both pitching and hitting lasted for decades.
We Are on a Mission!
SPJST Mission Statement Insuring and enriching lives.
SPJST Vision Statement
Our vision is to provide a wholesome family environment; to encourage cherished Czech traditions; and to provide high quality, competitive life insurance for our members.
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Step Up to the Plate! Lodge Incentive Guidelines
Beginning in 2014, the scope of SPJST’s longstanding Premium Refund Program will be expanded to incorporate the Membership Program incentives, dramatically simplifying the program and compensating lodges on the basis of the premium income generated by the lodge. The formula for calculating the Enhanced Premium Refund is: 1. $1.00 for each paid-up certificate; and 2. 2.80 percent of the lodge’s annual earned premium.
To receive the Enhanced Premium Refund, lodges must meet the following three-point criteria:
1. HOLD REGULAR LODGE MEETINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 50 OF THE SPJST BY-LAWS AND OFFER A WELL-ROUNDED FRATERNAL PROGRAM Every lodge is required to hold regular meetings to discuss lodge business with their members. Service to each other — as fellow SPJST members — and service to the community that we serve is an important part of the SPJST mission. Rather than mandating a specific number of fraternal activities that your lodge must accomplish in a given year in order to remain in good standing and qualify for incentives, the greater focus is on lodges working to host a healthy mix of “quality” events that bring value to SPJST’s community presence.
2. RETURN ALL REQUESTED PAPERWORK ON TIME BY THE DUE DATE Every lodge is required to send in all requested paperwork that is needed from the lodge. This includes 990; 990-T’s; and fraternal activity summaries.
3. SUBMIT REGULAR LETTERS/PHOTOS TO THE VESTNIK Every lodge is required to routinely submit news of upcoming events, lodge meetings, and/or meeting/event summaries and/or photographs to the Vestnik. Of course, the lodge may contribute to the Vestnik more frequently than once a month. Unless otherwise noted in the Vestnik, the deadline for submitting items for publication is at 5 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the publication date of the next issue. For more information, please contact Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny.
Enhanced Premium Refund will be withheld from a lodge deemed to be “non-compliant.” Enhanced Premium Refunds will be retained in escrow for a non-compliant lodge for a period not to exceed two years. Upon regaining compliant status, lodge will receive its Enhanced Premium Refund.
The new Enhanced Premium Refund formula enables lodges to benefit in direct proportion to the amount of earned premium that is generated by the lodge. As such, there will be no maximum amount that any lodge can receive. Lodges that have over the years consistently enrolled solid, premium-paying business can expect to see an immediate increase in the amount of Enhanced Premium Refund that its lodge receives at the SPJST Awards Banquet in January 2015.
Gold Star Lodge In addition to receiving an Enhanced Premium Refund, qualifying lodges that generate at least $10,000 in earned premium — excluding dumpins and 1035 exchanges — on new business issued in 2014 will receive
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designation as an SPJST Gold Star Lodge and recognition at the 2015 SPJST Awards Banquet.
The Supreme Lodge reserves the right to periodically revisit the terms and incentives provided in the 2014 “Step Up to the Plate!” Membership Program, making such adjustments and/or enhancements as necessary to ensure the success of the program and its participants. Additional Guidelines for New Lodges and Lodges in Existence Fewer Than 5 Years
For a newly chartered lodge, the lodge incentive award will be prorated from the date of the lodge’s organizational meeting. The lodge must also meet fraternal reporting requirements.
During the first five years of its existence, any lodge that receives an award greater than $2,000, the excess amount will be deposited into the SPJST Lodge Management Fund. The lodge can access the funds at any time with two lodge officers’ signatures, subject to the approval of the Supreme Lodge President and Supreme Lodge Vice President.
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Member Referral Incentive Guidelines
When it comes to getting new members, there's no substitute for referrals. When an SPJST member refers a friend or family member for membership in SPJST, he or she is helping to build a stronger and more active lodge. It also qualifies you to participate in the monthly referral card drawing contest.
All referral cards received during a given month will go into a drawing for three $25 Wal-Mart gift cards. The referrer also benefits by helping to build a stronger and more active local lodge.
All referral cards received during the year will go into a drawing for five $100 Wal-Mart gift cards to be awarded at the 2015 SPJST Awards Banquet.
Referral cards are available from the SPJST Home Office and online at www.spjst.org.
Please help us to ensure that the leads that you pass on are quality leads. We would not want any sales agent to devote precious time calling on unqualified leads. A good referral is someone who an SPJST member has spoken with about membership and/or life insurance in SPJST and who has expressed an interest in joining. In visiting with your prospective lead, make sure that he or she knows that an SPJST Sales Agent will contact him or her.
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Step Up to the Plate! Sales Agent Incentive Guidelines
The 2014 SPJST Membership Program offers cash rewards for quality performance that is consistent with short- and long-term organizational objectives. They present visible goals with visible acknowledgment, helping keep both Associate Agents and Career Agents on track toward personal and SPJST performance. This section explains the monthly and annual incentive awards available to SPJST Sales Agents in 2014. The section also outlines a Cooperative Advertising Program that sales agents are invited to use as a tool in developing their customer base.
Monthly Incentives
Each month, the Top 10 Associate Agents and the Top 10 Career Agents will be recognized in two categories:
Certificates Issued and Amount of Earned Premium
The top producing Associate Agent in each of these categories will receive $200 and recognition in the Vestnik. The second through 10th ranked producers will each receive $50 and recognition in the Vestnik. To qualify, Associate Agents must have had a minimum of two certificates issued during the month and have at least an 85 percent persistency over the preceding 25 months. Annuities and dump-ins are excluded.
The top producing Career Agent in each category will receive $200 and recognition in the Vestnik. The second through 10th ranked producers will each receive $50 and recognition in the Vestnik. To qualify, Career Agents must have had a minimum of four certificates issued during the month and have at least an 85 percent persistency over the preceding 25 months. Annuities and dump-ins are excluded.
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• Recognition in the Vestnik and on www.spjst.org • Photo featured in SPJST Home Office Lobby video • Recognition at 2015 SPJST State Awards Banquet • $500 for the first million issued • Million Dollar Producers with production of $2 million or more will receive a 2.8 percent bonus on their first-year earned premium collected during 2014.
All terminations/lapses in first 25 months of certificates will be charged back.
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Cooperative Advertising Program for Associate Agents and Career Agents
SPJST provides a Cooperative Advertising Program for its Associate Agents and Career Agents who qualify. The program offers a cost-sharing arrangement between the SPJST Insurance Department and sales agents where SPJST pays for part of your radio, television, or print advertising. As your advertising partner, SPJST will reimburse up to 50 percent of your approved advertising, up to a maximum amount of $500 per year. The SPJST Cooperative Advertising Form is available online and through the SPJST Home Office.
Each cooperative advertising request will be subject to review and approval by the SPJST Insurance Department. To qualify, both Career and Associate Agents must have at least an 85 percent persistency over the preceding 12 months.
Annual Incentives
At the end of the year, the Top 5 SPJST Sales Agents — Associate Agents and Career Agents — will be recognized in two categories: Certificates Issued and Amount of Earned Premium
The top producing agent in each category will receive $1,500 and recognition in the Vestnik. The second through fifth ranked producers will each receive $500 and recognition in the Vestnik. To qualify, the agent must have at least an 85 percent persistency over the preceding 25 months. Annuities and dump-ins excluded.
Million Dollar Producers
SPJST Sales Agents who present themselves as fraternal life insurance professionals and stay abreast of changes in the industry are agents who generate business and become million dollar producers. It’s a plateau that is worthy of notice and one that pays incentives to those agents who make the grade.
For 2014, SPJST Sales Agents who achieve $1 million of life insurance issued between January 1 and December 26, 2014, and who maintain at least 85 percent persistency over the preceding 25 months will receive incentives as follows:
Step Up to the Plate! District Youth Club Incentive
Goals to Achieve:
Award:
• Host one district youth membership rally • Rally may be in conjunction with District Spring or Fall Meeting • Meet requirements needed to qualify for Youth Program Incentives
$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
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Top Youth Club in District Award
The top active youth club with most certificates issued in 2014 that remain in force. Must have a minimum of five certificates issued in 2014. Award: Party for youth club members, families and friends. Cost not to exceed $200.
Step Up to the Plate! Youth Club Goals
DISTRICT ONE GOAL Lodge 1, Fayetteville 5 Lodge 9, Snook 5 Lodge 17, New Tabor 5 Lodge 186, Caldwell 5
DISTRICT TWO GOAL Lodge 18, Elgin 5 Lodge 20, Granger 3 Lodge 24, Cyclone 5 Lodge 29, Taylor 5 Lodge 47, Seaton 5 Lodge 48, Beyersville 5 Lodge 80, Holland 5 Lodge 87, Temple 5 Lodge 182, Falls County 3 Lodge 187, Round Rock 3 Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point 3
DISTRICT THREE GOAL Lodge 6, Cottonwood 5 Lodge 25, Ennis 5 Lodge 84, Dallas 5 Lodge 92, Fort Worth 5 Lodge 154, Fort Worth 5 Lodge 183, Arlington 5
MEMBER REFERALS
SPJST believes that the values and leadership skills learned early on are important building blocks for life. Thanks to SPJST youth clubs, young people in lodges around the state are encouraged to take a greater interest in their community and make good life choices. SPJST Youth Clubs also represent a starting point for youth to learn about becoming and staying active in the affairs of SPJST. For that reason, efforts to grow our local SPJST Youth Clubs are encouraged and share an important role in the 2014 SPJST Membership Program. DISTRICT FOUR GOAL Lodge 49, Rowena 5 Lodge 215, South Plains 5 Lodge 229, Abilene 5
DISTRICT FIVE GOAL Lodge 81, Needville 5 Lodge 88, Houston 5 Lodge 142, Houston 5 Lodge 162, Iowa Colony 3 Lodge 181, Conroe 5
DISTRICT SIX GOAL Lodge 4, Hallettsville 3 Lodge 30, Taiton 5 Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje 3 Lodge 148, El Maton 3
DISTRICT SEVEN GOAL Lodge 79, Corpus Christi 5 Lodge 185, New Braunfels 5 Lodge 202, Jourdanton 5
Please return completed card to: SPJST Home Office, PO Box 100 Temple, TX 76503, Attn. Donica or visit www.spjst.org
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In Memoriam
Expression of Sympathy
We wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family of EMIL MATULA. Emil Emanuel Matula went to his Savior on December 27, 2013, at the age of 95. Emil was born April 4, 1918, in West, Texas, to Josef and Emilie Matula. Around the age of two, his family moved to Granger, Texas, and worked in agriculture. Emil attended St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic School until he had to end his schooling to help his family Emil Matula make a living. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. In 1940, he was stationed at Schoefield Barracks in Hawaii during the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He fought in the war for five years serving in Guadacanal, the Luzon Islands, and the Philippines. After the war, Emil returned to Granger, Texas. On February 5, 1946, he married Evelyn Agnes Motloch. They resided in Taylor, Texas, where Emil worked as a mechanic, a distributer for Dr. Pepper Bottling Company, and a salesman for Jewel Tea Home Shopping Service. In 1955, Emil moved his family to San Antonio, Texas, when his company transferred him. Emil is preceded in death by his parents; and children Jeanette Matula, Kenneth Joe Matula, and Kathy Jean Murley. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Evelyn Matula; daughters Jarolyn Popp and husband Bob and Margaret Schauffele and husband Roy; son Emil Matula, Jr. and Yolanda Lopez; grandchildren Robert Popp, III, Emil E. Matula, III, David Jason Murley, Michelle Popp Click, Joseph Matula, Karen Popp Williams, Bryan Murley, Valerie Popp Harari, and Megan Schauffele; and great grandchildren Noah, Nathan, and Natalie Popp, and Harper Click, who was born on Emil’s 95th birthday. Emil was a member of Holy Name and St. Margaret Mary Parishes. He
was an active member of the Men’s Club as well as an usher, choir member, and reader at the Masses. He was also a member of the Knight of Columbus Council No. 4315 as a 3rd degree Knight. Emil and wife Evelyn enjoyed fraternal activities. Emil was a member of KJT Lodge 102, San Antonio; SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio; Czech Heritage Society, VFW, and Slavonic Mutual Insurance. They supported the Czech organizations and were very active in planning and working on various committees for the Czech picnics at Comanche Park held each summer. Younger members still talk about the great times they shared at those picnics. SPJST played an important role in his life. Coming from the small communities of Granger and Taylor, he recognized the importance of fraternal organizations. He revitalized the San Antonio lodge by encouraging members to attend lodge meetings and activities. He served SPJST Lodge 133 as secretary and president for many years. He also represented District Seven on the SPJST Publication Committee from 1976 to 1984. Family and friends gathered at Dellcrest Funeral Home on January 2, 2014, to celebrate Emil’s life and share their memories. The funeral Mass was celebrated on January 3 at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, Texas, with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Emil received military honors with bagpipes played by the New Braunfels Fire Department and “Taps” with a 12-gun salute provided by the VFW. Though he has left us, his spirit will always be with us. It is our job to follow his example and be committed to serving others. Resolution Committee Vicki Reese Jarolyn Popp Kelsey Trinidad —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
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We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge 30, Taiton, on behalf of our officers and members wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of STANLEY BLAHA. Stanley Blaha, 80, of El Campo passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014. Stanley was born on September 2, 1933 in New Taiton, Texas, to Lad Blaha and Millie Dorotik Blaha Naiser. Stanley was a member of Knights of Columbus No. 2490, St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, KJT, American Stanley Blaha Legion Post 251, and SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton. He was an industrial and small motor mechanic which led him to establish Stanley’s Lawnmower Service, El Campo Engine and Compressor Service and El Campo Feed and Milling. He enjoyed farming and ranching in his later years. Stanley, lovingly know as “Papo” to his family, was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Alice Mae Stepan Blaha of El Campo; daughters Donna McClung and husband Mark of Austin, Lisa Bubela of El Campo, Carolyn Blaha of Bryan; sons Stanley Blaha, Jr. and wife Cindy, Calvin Blaha and wife Lennie, and Garland Blaha and wife Jane, all of El Campo; grandchildren Heather Garrett and husband John, Kirby Lange and husband Everett, Ryan Blaha, Kenna Bubela and fiancée Clayton Harwell, Clint Blaha, Allison McClung, Caydi Blaha, and John McClung; great-grandchildren Grant Bubela, Abigail and Millie Jo Garrett; step-grandchildren Chris and Troy Korenek; half-brothers Jerome E. Naiser, Jr. and Allen Naiser of El Campo, Jimmie Naiser of Houston, and Rudy Naiser of New Taiton; halfsister Anita Janicek of Needville; and stepsisters Grace Priesmeyer of El Campo and Emma Gates of Victoria. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather Jerome E. Naiser; stepsister Lydia Rod; and son-in-law Greg Bubela. Visitation was on Monday, January 20 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Triska Fu-
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neral Home with a rosary and wake service held at 6:30 p.m. at St. Philip Catholic Church. Funeral service took place Tuesday, January 21 at 10 a.m. at St. Philip Catholic Church in El Campo with Reverend Michael Rother officiating. Burial followed at St. John Catholic Cemetery in New Taiton under the auspices of American Legion Post 251 and Prairie Switch Riders. Memorial donations may be made to St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in El Campo or St. John Cemetery Pavilion Memorial in New Taiton. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer Resolution Committee —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family of VIOLA KURTZ. Viola Kurtz passed away on November 28, 2013, at the age of 100. She was born in Floresville, Texas, on December 12, 1912. She held a civil service job at Red River Ordinance Depot from 1944 to 1945. She then moved back to San Antonio in 1945. She was employed by San Antonio Independent School District as a cafeteria manager for Viola Kurtz 32 years. Her hobby was raising vegetables, which she canned, and beautiful flowers. After she retired, she enjoyed dancing, singing, and playing dominoes. Viola was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Altar Society. She also was a fraternalist and enjoyed socializing with others as well as helping others as a member of the KJT, KJZT, TRS, SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio, and the San Antonio Czech Choral Club. She was preceded in death by her husbands Frank Mazac and Charlie Kurtz; parents Adolph and Pauline Miculka; brothers George and Vladik (Stubby); sisters Agnes Reinhard and Helen Bavenec. Survivors include her loving son Adolph (Bootsie) Mazac; grandsons
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Edward and Tobias; step-grandsons Kyle, Scott, Todd, Craig, and Kyle Semlinger; eight great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews. Viola was a vibrant, cheery individual. She brightened up the room when she walked in. No matter how she felt, she was always interested in others. As a member of SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio, Viola served the lodge faithfully for 22 years serving as financial treasurer, reporter, and sales agent. She was very detail-oriented, and her work was flawless. When Viola was no longer able to attend lodge meetings, she stayed in contact. We had the privilege of having her at our meeting when her life insurance certificate matured at the age of 96. We will miss her dearly, but we will also keep her in our hearts and in our prayers. Resolution Committee Vicki Reese Jarolyn Popp Kelsey Trinidad —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family of GRACE McBRIDE ROHAN. Grace Rohan passed into eternal life on Sunday, December 29, 2013, at the age of 91. Grace was born to Ema and Thomas McBride on December 22, 1922, in Fayette County at Freberg, Texas. She graduated from Schulenburg High School in 1940. She was employed by the Grace Rohan Fayette County Home Demonstration agent in La Grange, Texas. She married Emil Rohan August 11, 1941, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg, Texas. They made their home in Weimar, Texas, before moving to San Antonio in 1942. Grace was an active member of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church where she served in the Altar Society and as an officer of the PTC while her sons were in school. She later became a member of St Brigid’s Catholic Church and did volunteer work there after she retired from Jefferson State
Bank in 1988, where she served as a vice president for 33 years. She enjoyed gardening and always had flowers blooming in her yard. She was a skilled seamstress and made most of her and her husband’s clothes. She also made her own wedding dress and those of her two sisters. She was a proud grandmother who thoroughly enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She and her husband were members of Club 57 and Jolly Dollar Dance Club. They both enjoyed dancing to the old time waltz and polka tunes. They were active members of KJT, SPJST Lodge 133 San Antonio, and Bexar County Czech Heritage Society. They especially enjoyed camping monthly with the Blue Bonnet Good Sam’s RV Club. They traveled throughout the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, and the Caribbean. She is survived by her husband of 72 years; sons Leroy Rohan of Marble Falls, Texas, and Leslie Rohan and wife Freth; brothers Leroy McBride and wife Aimee; sisters Bonnie Allmon and Irene Sustr; grandsons Christopher Rohan and wife Nikki and Andrew Rohan and wife Aimee; step-grandson Cody Oliver; granddaughter Jennifer Castiaux; greatgranddaughters Jordan Paige Summers and Austin Elizabeth Rohan; and step-grandchildren Megan and William Oliver. Family and friends participated in a vigil service on Thursday, January 2 and a funeral Mass on Friday, January 3 at St. Brigid’s Catholic Church. Burial was at Holy Cross Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. Grace was an active member of SPJST Lodge 133 San Antonio, She and her husband Emil attended the monthly meetings. We enjoyed Grace’s friendly attitude and her willingness to help the lodge whenever she could. She served on several committees, which included the social committee, nominating committee, and audit committee. When she was no longer able to attend the meetings due to her health, she would always call. She was a friend to all of us. We will miss her. We send our best wishes to her family. We will keep you in our prayers. Resolution Committee Vicki Reese Jarolyn Popp Kelsey Trinidad —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy
The Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership wishes to express our sincere and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, JOHN G. KONVICKA, JR., age 85, of Hallettsville. He was born on September 4, 1928, in Hallettsville to John G. Sr. and Carrie Olsovsky Konvicka and passed away Monday, January 13, 2014. On June 3, 1959, he married Fay J. Konvicka, Jr. Braden at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Hochheim. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville. He was also a member of the American Legion, VFW, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville, and life member of Knights of Columbus. John joined the United States Navy and served during the Korean War. He received the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. Mr. Konvicka is survived by wife Fay; daughters Dodie Langenberg and husband Harvey of Hallettsville and Donna Fuller of Hallettsville; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by son John G. Konvicka, III; daughter Sheri Dawn Konvicka; parents; and sisters Evelyn Stroud and Henrietta Callan. Visitation began at 4 p.m., Wednesday, January 15 at Kubena Funeral Home followed with rosary being recited at 7 p.m. Funeral mass was celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 16 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Monsignor John Peters officiated. Burial followed in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or donor’s choice. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Gayenell Chudej Victoria Zak —SPJST—
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In Memory of Henry Olejnik
Funeral service for Henry Edward Olejnik, 88, of Temple, was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, February 6, 2014, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple with Pastor Wilbert Sohns officiating. Burial followed at Bellwood Cemetery. Mr. Olejnik died Monday, February 3 at the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple. Mr. Olejnik was born November 13, 1925, in Temple, to Henry E. Olejnik and Francis Pitrucha Olejnik. He served in the Henry Olejnik United States Army in Europe during World War II and was awarded the American Theater Campaign Ribbon, the EAME Campaign Ribbon with one Bronze Star, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Victory Ribbon. He worked for Hi-Lay Hatcheries, Western Hatcheries, and was a lifetime poultry farmer, cattle rancher, and he also raised pecans. He was the former manager and cofounder of The Grove Water System; helped organize and was a former board member of The Grove Volunteer Fire Department; helped organize RVOS Lodge 58 at The Grove on December 7, 1967, and served as lodge sales representative until retiring in March 2003; was a member of American Legion Post 133; and was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. He was a longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church at The Grove. Mr. Olejnik is survived by his wife Adeline Stoll Olejnik; daughters Karen Gayle Lary of Temple and Rebecca K. Coufal and husband David of Troy; brother Johnny E. Olejnik and wife Esther of Moody; sisters Evelyn Burgar, Ethel Martinez and husband Amos, and Peggy Lynch, all of Temple; grandchildren Richard Lary, Christina Flores, and Dustin, Russell, Cody, and Tyler Coufal; and nine great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Dustin, Russell, Cody, and Tyler Coufal, Richard Lary, and Lee Flores. The family requests that donations in Henry’s name be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church at The Grove, 220 The Grove Road, Gatesville, Texas
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76528. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at the funeral home. —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy
The Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership wishes to express our sincere and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, CHARLES E. BUCEK Mr. Bucek was born in Hallettsville on March 10, 1929, and passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2014. He graduated from Hallettsville
High School and from Texas A&M University in 1950. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the field artillery as a second lieutenant. Charles returned to Houston and worked in the “oil patch” for Continental Emsco, Gray Tool, and Superior Oil of Louisiana. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Gaynelle; son Charles Brown; daughter Candace Flournoy; sister Mary Jonietz; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Memorial service was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, January 23 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Hallettsville. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Gayenell Chudej Victoria Zak —SPJST—
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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 773-8087
Email: melaniez@vvm.com
Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
This section is dedicated to the youth of SPJST. As part of its membership benefits, SPJST offers a statewide youth program. If you or someone you know is interested in learning about opportunities offered to young members of SPJST, please contact your local lodge, District Youth Counselor, State Youth Director at (800) 727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.
District Four reports on Youth Development Workshop
Dobry den! And what a good day we had at our first ever District Four workshop! We had 18 young people and 14 adults in attendance! Great! Melanie Zavodny and husband David were with us, along with our District Four Director Billy Rollwitz. We had great representation by our district representatives—President Laura Pospichal, Vice President Sylvia Rollwitz, Secretary Becky Wood, Treasurer Brad Teplicek, Flag Bearers
Tanner Wood and Jordan Taylor, Queen Ana Fuentes, and Duchess Grace Schwertner. Tanner Wood, District Four Flag Bearer, and Morgann Wood presented the colors at 2 p.m. with the pledges followed by a moment of silence for our sick and departed members and friends along with the people serving our country. Sutton Schwertner, Hunter Teplicek, and Brandon Teplicek presented a program on respect to our flag and the proper way to fold the flag. They did an excellent job! Kaycee Lehman and Morgann Wood conducted a program on parliamentary procedure. They handed out some information to help the younger members understand the correct pro-
Congratulations, Lodge 9, Snook Assistant Youth Leader Sharon Kovar!
2013-2014 SPJST State King Sammy Hoggard, State Queen Julia Zavodny, and Supreme Lodge Chairman/District One Director Donnie Victorick congratulate the 2013 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year Sharon Kovar of Lodge 9, Snook. Sharon serves as assistant youth leader at Lodge 9.
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Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club Decorates Valentines
After the February youth club meeting, Lodge 29, Taylor youth decorated 120 valentine cards to distribute to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1, Taylor
cedures. They did do their homework! As candy is the main food for Youth Achievement Day this year, Brandon Teplicek and Cammi Teplicek did a demonstration on making some candy. They used the safety rules for cooking on top of a range and described what they were doing as they worked. Everyone got to taste the finished product. Very good! Ana Fuentes and Kaitlyn Taylor went over all of the youth club officers and explained their duties. With the election of officers coming up soon, this was a very informative presentation. Last, but not least, Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny presented a power point program on communication. She gave some great ideas to everyone for getting their letters to the Vestnik and also reminded the youth they could send in poems and/or short stories they have written. As DYC, I could not have been more proud of all of our district youth—the ones presenting the various programs and the ones in attendance! What a great group of young people! I want to thank all of the parents for allowing their children to participate in the SPJST Youth Program. Thank you also to our youth for presenting the various programs. Fantastic job by each of you! Afterwards, a sandwich lunch was served, and a lot of fraternalism was shown. Everyone was reminded of the District Four Spring Meeting to be held in Rowena on April 5, hosted by Lodge 215, South Plains. We adjourned at 4 p.m. with everyone leaving with some new knowledge and a full stomach! I am looking forward to working with the youth clubs in our district for
another year. I do believe we have a brighter future as these young people grow and become our leaders of tomorrow! Beverly Teplicek District Four Youth Counselor —SPJST—
and adult lodge members. “The kids did an awesome job, and I hope the recipients will really appreciate them,” says Youth Leader Cristy Girod.
Districts Five, Six, Seven youth workshop set for Saturday, Feb. 22
Dear Members, Districts Five, Six, and Seven will hold a workshop on Saturday, February 22 at SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm. Registration is at 9:30 a.m., and we will start promptly at 10 a.m. with candymaking. Some of the other topics are parliamentary procedure, photography presented by Melanie Zavodny, and talent/speeches presented by Melissa Brown. We will also go over Youth Achievement Day cards and the requirements. After a lunch with hot dogs and chips, we will have a tour of the camp. Please try to attend as this will be a
fun-filled day. We want parents as well as the youth to attend as we hope this will be a very informative day for all. Please advise your youth leader/DYC if you plan on attending so we can prepare lunch for you. Fraternally, Michelle Wockenfuss, Assistant Youth Leader Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—
Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club helps Garden Club with 5K
On January 25, 2014, some of the Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club volunteered its time helping the Taylor Gar-
Lodge 81, Needville Youth Club Helps Senior Citizens
SPJST Lodge 81, Needville Youth Club helped at the Needville Senior Citizens’ annual fundraiser held on the second Sunday in February each year. The youth helped make coleslaw and package it in containers for 850 plates. The money raised helps Needville area senior citizens who are homebound or shut-in by providing daily meals to them. LEFT PHOTO: Pic-
tured, left to right, are Samantha Dostal, Lois Meyer with the Needville Senior Citizens, Anna Gadway, Evan Stavinoha, Baley Stavinoha, and Sierra Sivils. RIGHT PHOTO: Youth helping serve are, left to right, Anna Gadway, Evan Stavinoha, Sierra Sivils, and Baley Stavinoha. —Submitted by Bradley Stavinoha, Youth Leader
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den Club with its 5K Run, which raised money for scholarships and for the Arthritis Foundation. It was a really cold morning, but we bundled up and had hand warmers to help us keep warm. Unfortunately, the stakes that lined the path were removed the night before so our members (youth and adults) served as path markers and made sure runners stayed on the correct path. We were happy to help out and hope to have more opportunities to help other groups in our community. Fraternally, Cristy Girod, Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje youth play basketball
Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club works on scrapbook
SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club met on Sunday, February 9, 2014, at the lodge hall, starting at 4 p.m. President Sutton Schwertner opened the meeting. The minutes were read by Cammi Teplicek and accepted as read. The treasurer’s report was given by Brandon Teplicek. We worked on our Vestnik project and talked about the kraslice Easter egg contest that will be held at the District Four Spring Meeting in April. We also discussed the district outing that is scheduled for March 12. We will leave the lodge hall at 7 a.m. This will be spring break for most of the district’s youth club members. Ms. Pam and Kaycee discussed the scrapbook, and we worked on it for a while. A motion was made by Ana Fuentes and seconded by Brandon Teplicek that we set aside some time for everyone to work on the scrapbook at the District Four Spring Meeting that will be held in Rowena on April 5. Everyone was reminded to bring their pictures or news articles at this time. The meeting was adjourned, and we then had our Valentine’s Day party and played games.
Fraternal Alliance Of Texas scholarship deadline March 1
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Established in 1948, the purpose of the Fraternal Alliance Of Texas is to coordinate the statewide outreach efforts of Fraternal Benefit Societies in Texas in cooperation with the National Fraternal Alliance. The Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Scholarship Program is intended to recognize commitment to the fraternal ideal and to encourage and assist graduating seniors in furthering their education and helping them to achieve career goals. Two scholarships in the amount of $200 each will be awarded to graduating high school seniors belonging to any of the following fraternal benefit societies: Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas (KJZT), Catholic Life, Catholic Union of Texas (KJT), Grand Court Order of Calanthe, Knights of Columbus, Order of the Sons of Hermann, SPJST, Thrivent for Lutherans, Western Fraternal Life, Woodmen of the
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World. Scholarship recipients may only be awarded one scholarship from the Fraternal Alliance Of Texas. Scholarships will be presented at the Annual Convention in October. Scholarship applications, eligibility requirements, and application instructions can be downloaded from www.spjst.org. Deadline is March 1, 2014. —SPJST—
Lodge 79 Corpus Christi youth designs, delivers valentines
Lodge 49, Rowena youth receives first medal
Next Meeting—March 12 The next youth club meeting will be on March 12. Brandon Teplicek, Reporter —SPJST—
Hello, SPJST Members! My sister and I are playing basketball again this year. We play at the Boys and Girls Club in El Campo. Kierra says she likes to get the ball away from the other team, while I like to shoot the ball for points. This year, we are the Bulls, and we say, “Go, Bulls!” Kelly Taylor Kierra Taylor —SPJST—
Lodge 202 Jourdanton announces scholarships
Attention: Lodge 202, Jourdanton Graduating Seniors! Lodge 202, Jourdanton is offering a local scholarship to students graduating from high school in May 2014. Any senior interested in applying for this scholarship needs to call Youth Leader Regina House at (830) 5695070 or send an email to spjst202youth@gmail.com. Fraternally, Regina House, Youth Leader —SPJST—
Cotton Wood of Lodge 49, Rowena participated in the Miles Little Dribblers program for six weeks. He learned how to dribble, pass, shoot, and run and fight for the ball— all at the age of three. He has been watching his older brothers Tanner and Hunter and picking up their skills. We are so proud of him, and he was so proud of his medal. This is the first of hopefully many to come. —SPJST—
My name is Jaiden Beasley, and I am a member of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi. We had our monthly SPJST youth club meeting on Sunday, January 16 at 2 p.m. in Sokol Hall in Corpus Christi. It was a very good meeting, and we had SPJST State Youth Director Lynette Talasek and District Seven Youth Counselor Wendy Pruski as our guests. For crafts, we designed valentine cards and delivered them to the Villas Nursing Home at 4834 Yorktown Boulevard in Corpus Christi. I have attached a pic of myself that my dad took of me last week after we delivered the cards to the residents. Jaiden Beasley —SPJST—
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Scenes from District Three Youth Development Workshop and Lock-In Saturday, February 8 to Sunday, February 9, 2014 • SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis
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Scenes from District Four Youth Development Workshop Sunday, February 9, 2014 • SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena
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Victor Peter scholarship deadline Feb. 28
The Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship is a $500 scholarship granted by The Czech Heritage Society of Texas to a graduating Texas high school senior. The money is given to the recipient upon proof of registration in a four-year program of studies at a college or university. The applicant must submit the following: 1. A copy of his or her high school transcript. 2. Two letters of recommendation. One should be from a high school teacher attesting to the student’s academic promise. The other should be from an adult attesting to the student’s interest in Czech culture. 3. A 200-word autobiography (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one inch margins on a separate sheet of paper.) 4. A 100-word statement explaining what he or she plans to study in college or at the university, and what
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he or she plans to do in terms of a career. (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one inch margins on a separate sheet of paper.) 5. A list briefly explaining up to ten ways in which he or she has had contact with Czech culture. The list should be in order of importance, with the first item as the most important. Even seemingly small things may be included, such as learning how to make kolaches or visiting Czech festivals. (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one inch margins on a separate sheet of paper. A line should be skipped between each numbered item in the list.) 6. An original 300-word essay. Topic may be either: “A Family Member Who Represents Czech Heritage” or “A Family Member Who Contributed to the Czech Heritage in the United States.” (Times New Roman font,14 point, one inch margins on a separate sheet of paper.) 7. A cover sheet including the student’s name, address, phone number, and high school’s name, address and phone number. All items must be submitted together in one envelope postmarked no later
than February 28, 2014, and sent to: The Czech Heritage Society of Texas Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship Pat Parma 3311 Carolina Way Richmond, Texas 77406-9680 Submitted by, Pat Parma Lodge 81, Needville —SPJST—
Penelope Parish Hall polka mass set for March 2
Penelope Parish Hall will hold a polka mass on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at 11 a.m. Dinner will be served at 12 noon. A dance will follow from 1 to 5 p.m. with music by Jodie Mikula. For details and dinner/dance cost, call Dorothy (254) 533-2309. Dorothy Machac Lodge 6, Cottonwood —SPJST—
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Czech SpringFest set for April 27 at Lodge 88 Houston
Our 19th Annual Czech SpringFest will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2014, at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, located at 1435 Beall Street in Houston in the Heights area. Starting at 11 a.m. with music all day provided by Kovanda’s Czech Band and at 3 p.m. by the Chris Rybak Band. A guest artist from Honodin, Czech Republic—Anna Burilova—will demo making and decorating pernicky (gingerbread cookies). The event will also include a silent auction, plant booth, and many vendors. A traditional Czech Sunday dinner will be served from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. After 1 p.m., Czech soup and sausage with sauerkraut will be served. The proceeds of the festival go to keep the CHSHCC Genealogy and Archives Library open and free of charge to the public. David Barta Festival Committee —SPJST—
Czech Heritage Museum Visits Little River UMC to Help Celebrate Czech Heritage
Kenny Lange, center photo, with the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple made a presentation to the members of the Little River United Methodist Church on Sunday, February 9, 2014, as part of the church’s Czech heritage celebration. His topic was “The Christian
Heritage of Czech Immigrants in Texas.” The Taylor Czech Chorus and band performed music and hymns. Following the service, members served a traditional Czech meal in the fellowship hall along with more music by the Taylor Czech Chorus.
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• Letters to Bibbie •
This article is one of a series of “Letters to Bibbie, ” written by Ivo Marek to his distant relative Vickie (Bibbie) Cooper of Granger, Texas. Ivo and his parents live in Choceň, Czech Republic. Ivo is an engineer by profession and an accomplished weaver and textile artist. In addition, his hobbies are gardening, cooking, and fine-tuning his English.
Dear Bibbie, I will talk about Carnival today. Carnival in the Czech Republic is season from January 7 to the beginning of Lent before Easter. Traditional folk celebration is held every year on Shrove Sunday in season from February 1 to March 7. F o l k change as Slameny sundry masks. The pair of masks named Spotted with wife usually tread in front of parade. Spotted is the mask of a man, who wears color stain dress. With the Spotted treads his wife, what is woman in mask of farmer’s wife. She is dressed as farmer’s woman. Next masks are e.g. Straw one, Bear, Mare, Old woman, Chimney sweeper, Nix, Jude etc. A procession of masks with folk band passes through the settlement, stops at the wickets (doors) of houses and wishes to their inhabitants the happiness and health. Masks receive small meals,
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Milá Bibbie, dnes budu vyprávět o Masopustu. Masopust v ČR je období od 7. ledna do začátku půstu před Velikonocemi. Tradiční lidová veselice se každoročně koná o Masopustní neděli v době od 1. února do 7. března. Lidé se převlečou za různé maškary, jako Strakatý se Ženuškou, Slaměný, Medvěd,
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Kobyla, Bába, Kominík, Hastrman, Žid aj. Průvod maškar s lidovou kapelou prochází obcí, zastavuje u vrat domů a přeje jeho obyvatelům štěstí a zdraví. Za toto přání maškary dostanou malé pohoštění, štamprle kořalky nebo drobné peníze. O masopustu lidé hodně jedí vepřové maso ze zabíjačky, jitrnice, klobásy a koblihy. Večer je taneční zábava.
Czech Cultural Calendar
Wednesday Evenings Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive, Taylor, 6 to approximately, 8 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech. February 18 Co Se Deje (What’s happening) in the Czech Republic?—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 7 p.m.: Host and emcee Brian Vanicek will keep us current on happenings in the Czech Republic.
February 22 Texas Polka Festival/Symposium— at two historic dance halls in Schulenburg, Texas. Activities begin at 10 a.m. at Turner Dance Hall, 1103 Bohlmann Street; then at 12 noon, festivities move to Sengelmann Hall, 531 North Main Street till 9 p.m.: Event features the state’s European polka traditions of German, Czech, and Polish heritage - Texas polka musicians, exhibits, discussions on European history, dance hall architecture, food, music/dance in Texas; program will include up and coming polka accordionists in the state. Symposium includes discussions on the history, culture of polka music in Texas. Presentations at Turner Hall are free. For admission/ticket cost to the Festival at Sengelmann Hall, visit Outhousetickets.com. Event is supported by the members and Board of Texas Dance Hall Preservation, Inc. and Texas Folklife, and by grants from Humanities Texas and Texas Commission on the Arts. Additional support is provided by regional businesses including Sengelmann Hall and Texana Country Inn. For program updates, visit www.texasfolklife.org.
February 23 Travis-Williamson Counties CHS Meeting—in the conference room at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1, 500 East Lake Drive, Taylor, Texas, 2 p.m. For information, contact Eileen Rosipal ERosipal@aol.com; or (512) 4523292.
February 25 Tarok Lessons with Tarok Champion Jimmie Coufal—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 7 p.m.: Designed for all skill levels, beginners to proficient. Come enjoy some inexpensive entertainment; it’s a great social game. Get off your Xbox and join us. Free and open to everyone. For information, call (254) 899-2935.
February 28 Application Deadline for Czech Heritage Society of Texas’ Victor Peter Scholarship—For scholarship submission guidelines, contact: CHS of Texas Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship, c/o Pat Parma, 3311 Carolina Way, Richmond, Texas 77406-9680. Submitted by Pat Parma, Lodge 81, Needville.
March 2 Bexar County CHS Dance—at Martinez Social Club, 7791 FM 1346 at FM 1516, San Antonio, Texas 78220, 2 to 6 p.m. Refreshments available. For details including cost, call (210) 648-2681. Submitted by Alice Vida.
March 8 Second Saturday Program March Theme: Prague Castle—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For ages five through 10. Parent/guardian must attend with his/her child. Cost is $2 per child. Program features a different theme each month. For information, call (254) 899-2935.
March 11 Tarok Lessons with Tarok Champion Jimmie Coufal—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 7 p.m.: Designed for all skill levels, beginners to proficient. Come enjoy some inexpensive entertainment; it’s a great social game. Get off your Xbox and join us. Free - open to everyone. For information, call (254) 899-2935. March 25 Tarok Lessons with Tarok Champion Jimmie Coufal—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 7 p.m.: Designed for all skill levels, beginners to proficient.
Come enjoy some inexpensive entertainment; it’s a great social game. Get off your Xbox and join us. Free and open to everyone. For information, call (254) 899-2935.
April 8 Tarok Lessons with Tarok Champion Jimmie Coufal—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 7 p.m.: Designed for all skill levels, beginners to proficient. Come enjoy some inexpensive entertainment; it’s a great social game. Get off your Xbox and join us. Free and open to everyone. For information, call (254) 899-2935.
April 12 Second Saturday Program March Theme: Kraslice (Czech Easter Egg Decorating)—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For ages five through 10. Parent/guardian must attend with his/her child. Cost is $2 per child. Program features a different theme each month. For information, call (254) 899-2935.
April 22 Tarok Lessons with Tarok Champion Jimmie Coufal—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 7 p.m.: Designed for all skill levels, beginners to proficient. Come enjoy some inexpensive entertainment; it’s a great social game. Get off your Xbox and join us. Free and open to everyone. For information, call (254) 899-2935.
April 27 19th Annual Czech SpringFest—at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Hall, 1435 Beall Street, Houston in the Heights area beginning at 11 a.m.: Event includes Czech music, silent auction, plant booth, and many vendors; guest artist from Honodin, Czech Republic demonstration making and decorating perníčky (gingerbread cookies); traditional Czech dinner 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Czech soup and sausage with sauerkraut served after 1 p.m. Proceeds of the festival go to keep CHSHCC Genealogy and Archives Library open and free of charge to the public. Submitted by David Barta, Festival Committee.
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Czech Night Out - Oh, What a Night!
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 • Caldwell, Texas • Submitted by Katherine Morris
Good Czech music, good Czech food, and good Czech people comprised Texas Czech Genealogical Society’s Czech Night Out on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at Caldwell Civic/Visitor Center in Caldwell, Texas, for Moravská Jedenáctka. Moravská Jedenáctka - The Moravian 11 - a group of outstanding, professional musicians of the Ištvánci and Stříbrňanka dechovki (traditional brass bands) from Moravia, Czech Republic - was on a nine-city tour of Texas. The group began the program with Kde Domov Muj? - the Czech national anthem. Then it charmed the audience with červená Sukynka, Muzikanti Pojď te Hrat, and many other favorites with the audience singing along as well. Also in-
cluded in the band’s program was the very familiar and frequently sung A Ja Sam. To the delight of attendees, the group performed an instrumental of the Beatles’, “Hey, Jude”, and the lead male vocalist sang Frank Sinatra’s “I Did It My Way” - all were a hit! Many thanks to the following: CEFT in partnership with the University of North Texas College of Music, which brought Moravská Jedenáctka to Texas; and Texas Czech Genealogical Society, and its marvelous volunteers who hosted the wonderful Czech Night Out of delicious food and beautiful music in Caldwell. —SPJST—
TOP PHOTOS: Performers. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: The Vrazels - Bernice and Alfred, and Anton. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: TCGS President Charlene Hurta, UNT Professor of Music Theory in the College of Music Dr. Thomas Sovik, member of CEFT and UNT Advisory
Committee/CEFT Director Margaret, and CEFT member Joe Klecka. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Alice Bracewell of Lodge 48, Beyersville, left, and sister Mary Kotrla of Lodge 29, Taylor enjoy the evening with Ben Trcalek, Jr., of Lodge 17, New Tabor.
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Michael Morris, left, looks over “Písničky České Czech Folk Song Collection” aka “the blue book” with Moravská Jedenáctka lead male vocalist, who was impressed with the songbook. PHOTO 2: Performers entertain. PHOTO 3: Accordion greats Anton Vrazel, left, and Gene Hackemack. RIGHT PHOTO: TCGS member Ed
Hlavaty visits with band members. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: TCGS President Charlene Hurta. BELOW PHOTO 2: Performers. BELOW PHOTO 3: TCGS Membership Chairman Merlene Bravenec. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Katherine Morris, left, visits with Joe and Margaret Klecka at the event.
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Image Source: https://www.google. cz/search?sourceid=navclient&hl= cs&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GZEV_ csCZ393CZ394&q=masopust+fotografie —SPJST—
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10th Annual Texas Polka Fest
Sunday, March 2, 2014 Al Sulak and the Country Sounds (Wallis, Texas) Dujka Brothers (Brenham, Texas) Music and Dancing • 1 to 6 p.m. Sealy KC Hall • 1390 Highway 90 West Admission $10 per person • Hall opens at 11 a.m.
Hourly Door Prizes • Limited Live Auction • Silent Auction (auction items accepted day of event) KC Fried Fish Meal will be available at 11 a.m. for $9 For info, call Herb/Lil Schneider (281) 807-3244 or Brian Svetlik (979) 541-6166 Visit www.texaspolkamuseum.com
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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment
Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 5 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Send updates directly to: VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: (254) 773-8087. Email to: melaniez@vvm.com. Advertising rates are $2 per column inch for lodge ads; $4 per column inch for non-profit organization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com.
LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 966-3795. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of even-numbered months February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Potluck served after meeting. Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 3 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room, 107 East Park Street, Hallettsville. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room. LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA (3) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. at PointBank Community Center, 739 East Liberty Street, Pilot Point. For directions/meeting information, contact Brian Heitzman (940) 686-4429; or Dean Carender (903) 564-7359.
LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) 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) 884-3211. 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, February 23—Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $10
per person. More information at www.barefootbecky.com. Saturday, March 8—Pure Country, country and western. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $8/person Sunday, March 9—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, 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: David Meyer (512) 217-0162; 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) Saturday, March 1—State Straight Domino Tournament, 8 a.m. Saturday, March 1—Red Ravens, polka/variety, 7 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. $8 per person Sunday, March 16—District Two Spring Meeting
Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit at blinking light on Hwy 53 to FM 485; go one mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Mark or Brenda Maddux (254) 985-0002; Hall phone: (254) 985-2393. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Sunday, February 22—50th birthday party Saturday, March 1—Blazek reunion Saturday, March 8—RVOS party Saturday, March 29—hall 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) 8758381. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. 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) Friday, February 21—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 from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 26—Live music: Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m.
Friday, February 28—Dance: Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 2 – Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, March 7—Dance: Glen Collins, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday 6 to 9 p.m. Fish burgers sold during lent.*** Wednesday, March 12—Lodge 29, Taylor meeting, 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal follows meeting. Live music: Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 14—Dance: Texas Pioneers, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday 6 to 9 p.m. Fish burgers sold during lent.***
All Wednesday and Friday night dances have free admission.
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, 2 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.
***(The Thrall 4-H Booster Club will be serving fish burgers on the Fridays during Lent which include the dates of Friday, March 7 through Friday, April 18. 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, March 8—Cherokee Rose Saturday, March 15—Gordon Collier Band
Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH-35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy. 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy. 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end - turn right; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka (254) 7493326; 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) 3245961; 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.
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
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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 nonsmoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Danny Stepan (254) 760-7819; 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) Note: Adult lodge meetings are now held the second Sunday of each month, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; except the for the following months, the meeting time will be at 6:30 p.m. on May 12, June 9, July 14, and August 11 at the hall. Youth club meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall.
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, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; except the for the following months, the meeting time will be at 6:30 p.m. on May 12, June 9, July 14, and August 11 at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall.
LODGE 49, ROWENA (4) Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Information: (325) 442-4841. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 51, ELLINGER (1) Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Department, West Main Street in Ellinger.
LODGE 54, WEST (3) Lodge Meetings: First Friday in March, June, and November; the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Hall, 303 South Harrison 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 lodge’s monthly meeting minutes that appear in the Věstník. 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, 2 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi.
LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) Note: Youth club meetings are now held the Second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m at Youth Leader Connie Horak’s home. Call (254) 541-9165 for location.
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: Second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m at Youth Leader Connie Horak’s home. Call (254) 541-9165 for address. Board of Directors’ Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 3:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355.
LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Violet Street, Needville. Directions: Lodge building is located south on Hwy 36, one mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 793-4313; email td_stavinoha@yahoo.com. Hall Phone: (361) 793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.
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LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH-35 East in Dallas, take IH-20 East. From IH20 East, take the IH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH-45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street; take a right on Floyd Street. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: (214) 8263557. 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) 4055168. 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, February 22—Founders’ Day: Food served 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Barefoot Becky, polka/variety. $10 per person Friday, February 28—Jeff Woolsey and the Dancehall Kings, country and western. $15 per person Saturday, March 1—Moonglow Orchestra, big band, *Dress Code. $15 per person Saturday, March 8—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $10 per person Saturday, March 15—Don Peachey Band, big band, *Dress Code. $15/person Saturday, March 22—No dance Saturday, March 29—No dance Sunday, March 30—Bobby Flores, country and western, 3 to 6:30 p.m. $20 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 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 p.m. Regular games start at 7:30 p.m. License No. 17407503501.
LODGE 91, SAN JACINTO (5) Lodge Meetings: quarterly meetings—TBA in the Věstník. Contact Secretary Vonda Smesny (713) 870-7114.
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. 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 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) 826-2670/email mvrla@sbcglobal.net; or Sales Agent John Vrla (214) 906-3385/email jvrla@cebridge.net. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio.
LODGE 135, ENNIS (3) Lodge Hall: 2622 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy. 287 East exit. Stay Hwy. 287 on until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and under the overpass at IH-45. Then go approximately 1 3/4 miles on Hwy. 34. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Larry Valek (214) 794-7674. Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 139, DANBURY (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. at Danbury City Hall, Danbury.
LODGE 141, SEALY (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy, Texas.
LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted; meal served at 1 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Annex Building, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Note: May, July, and August meetings will be held on the third Sunday - same time, same location. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Annex Building, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). For information, contact Lodge 142, Houston President Keith Kieschnick (713) 203-8712; or Secretary Alice Jochen (979) 743-3613.
LODGE 148, EL MATON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month following the adult lodge meeting at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton.
LODGE 151, WHARTON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Wharton Depot Museum, 100 South Sunset Street in Wharton.
LODGE 153, LA SALLE (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Mary Jane Sralla (361) 782-3374 for meeting location.
LODGE 154, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 6500 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH-20 West exit. Stay on IH-20 West until you come to 820; stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro Highway and Azle Street exit. Take Azle Street exit; go to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light. Go to the second traffic light, then turn right onto Boat Club Road. Go approx. 2 1/2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (817) 237-5181. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of March, June, September, and December. Call Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting time/location.
LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6) Friday, March 14—Meeting, 6 p.m. at Lodge 32, Victoria Hall, 3502 North Laurent in Victoria
LODGE 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of every other month, 1 p.m. Call Secretary Cynthia Kristinek (806) 763-7245; cjkristinek@yahoo.com 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 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: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony.
Lodge Meetings: Second Friday in March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Gay Revel (361) 573-4443 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.
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LODGE 169, BRENHAM (1) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, October, and December at Mobius Coffeehouse and Pizza Connection, 1120 South Market Street in Brenham. Meal, social, and meeting from 6 to 8 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) 9936878; Hall Phone: (713) 487-3297. Country/western dances are held on the first Saturday of each month, 7 to 11 p.m., except when noted. Variety dances are held on the fourth Saturday of each month, 7 to 10 p.m., except when noted. Beer, soft drinks, and ice are available at the bar. (Do not bring them inside the hall.) Regular Lodge/Covered Dish Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, meal at 1 p.m. followed by meeting at 2 p.m. with the exception of November and December, as noted. Lodge Executive Board Meetings/Trustee Meetings and Workdays: First Monday of each month, (unless the first Monday is a holiday) at 2 p.m. Dances: Held the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Variety Dances: Fourth Saturday of the month, unless noted.
LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2) Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River. Directions: Hall is on the south side of Academy, just off Hwy 95, on the right. Hall Rental Information: (254) 9824530. Hall Phone: (254) 982-4434. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall; Trustees meet at 6:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; kitchen is open.
LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at Carmine Lions Club Building, 201 Centennial Street, Carmine.
LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Hall: 1150 South Burleson Boulevard, Burleson. Directions: IH-35 West, one-quarter mile south of Hidden Creek Parkway exit in Burleson. Hall Rental Information: (817) 558-2400; (817) 2953483; (817) 371-0255; (972) 268-0022; Hall Phone: (817) 295-9665. Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 181, CONROE (5) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month, 6 p.m. at Central Library in Conroe. For more information, contact Barbara Williams-Rash (936) 2957778/email b.d.willrash@att.net; Chuck Toney (281) 362-9062/email cdtiii@toney.us; or Jim Dinaso (281) 836-3649/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 IH20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North and stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Take a right on Mayfield; go down and take a left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (817) 465-8538; (214) 876-9029. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506.
LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Hall: FM 532 West, Moulton. Directions: From Texas 95 in Moulton, take FM 532 West four miles. Lodge hall is located on the right. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Theresa Haag (830) 6258262 for meeting date/time/location.
LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy. 36, Caldwell. Directions: Lodge building is just off Hwy. 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: (979) 567-4264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Social games: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002.
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LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy. 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. There will be a 7-11 on the right. Turn right; proceed past Hopewell School. Continue through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple: Take IH-35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign; take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The second street to the right is Luther Peterson Boulevard. Hall Rental Information: (512) 255-1554; (512) 771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall followed by a covered dish meal. Board Meeting: 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at Charles Munday’s office, 416 Oak Street, Bryan (behind the Kettle Restaurant on Texas Avenue).
LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: George Scogin (936) 875-2867. Lodge Meetings: Monday night before the third Friday night of the month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. Regular Dances: Third Friday night of each month, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Please continue to bring finger foods for the snack table.
LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Rental Information: (281) 351-1045; Hall Phone: (281) 3739482. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 2 p.m. at the hall. Potluck meal served; lodge provides the meat.
LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall/Bruceville-Eddy Senior Center.
LODGE 201, BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 3948 FM 2502, Bleiblerville. Directions: Hall is across the street from the post office in Bleiblerville. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton.
LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE (3) Lodge Meetings: For meeting date/time/location, call Norman Kneschk (254) 386-3222; or email normk_82@hughes.net. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Sandra Pierce (254) 485-5801 for meeting date, time, and location. LODGE 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Mary Hatter (940) 322-8503; or any sales agent for meeting location.
LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: Every third Sunday of January, March, May, July, and September at 6 p.m. Contact Secretary Pam Lehmann (806) 561-5105 for location. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month at 5 p.m. Contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams (806) 990-3351 for location. LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. Call Secretary Edna Rivas (915) 7272048 for meeting location.
LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Call for meeting location Secretary Tammy Copeland (325) 320-4089. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Deborah Stevens (325) 660-1421 for meeting date/time/location.
LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Lodge Meetings: First Monday of each month at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple. Meal at 6 p.m. followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact President James L. Lee, III (254) 289-6816. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Trish Konkler for meeting date/time/location (254) 780-9012.
LODGE 258, SEGUIN (7) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, 4 p.m. at Alumni Student Center, conference rooms A and B, Texas Lutheran Campus, Seguin. —SPJST—
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