S P J S T Volume 102 Number 18
Benevolence
H E R A L D ★ Humanity
★ Brotherhood
April 30, 2014
ISSN —07458800
Bob Malone and June Smesny display cat food collected during Lodge 91, San Jacinto’s Fifth Annual Paws Across Texas drive for food and monetary donations on April 17 at Crosby Walmart.
Texas’ First Lady Anita Perry visits with Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Beseda Dancers Macy Narro and Weston Beasley after they danced for her in Caldwell. More pictures on page 16.
“It was an honor for our youth club to share the Czech heritage and dance the beseda for the First Lady of Texas, Mrs. Anita Perry, on March 27, 2014,” writes Dillon Narro of Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club. Mrs. Perry was in Caldwell for the introduction of the Texas Main Street Program in which
the city of Caldwell was selected. “We danced for her privately when she arrived as well as at the reception held after the ceremony,” Macy Narro, also of Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club, says. “It was an event we will never forget.” —SPJST—
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✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Vestnik Graduates ...............................4 From Around the Districts..................5 Lodge Section......................................8 In Memoriam ......................................14
Lodge 91 President Will Locke and Secretary Vonda Smesny along with Chloe, Wrangler, and Ginger proudly display the items they collected which will benefit Mad Cat Sanctuary and More Than Angels Animal Rescue in Crosby.
Lodge 91, San Jacinto hosted the Fifth Annual Paws Across Texas on April 17, 2014, at Crosby Walmart. The Crosby community was very generous donating a total of $871 and 700 pounds of dog and cat food. The food was given to Julie Wiggins, owner of the Mad Cat Sanctuary, and to Anne Curry, operator of More Than Angels Animal Rescue. All monetary dona-
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Youth Section.....................................16 Vestnik Project...................................17 Czech Culture ....................................20 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22 SPJST Car Show ...............................24
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tions will be disbursed on an asneeded basis for the care of the animals sheltered. A special thanks to Jack and Barbara Fitzgerald of Lonestar Signs and Graphics in Crosby for donating one of the Paws Across Texas signs for this event. Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST—
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Editor’s Note
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 INTERIM VICE PRESIDENT CYNTHIA HUTKA Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 718-5787 email: cyn@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 • Mobile: (832) 232-2049 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 - Pam Lehmann, PO Box 637, Tahoka, Texas 79373-0637 - (806) 561-5105 - email: plehmann@poka.com 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, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 • (210) 535-4916 - email: poohbear78064@hotmail.com BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-1451 - email: 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) 479-0056 cell District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (830) 281-8246 -email: bvhouse@att.net
Car Show This Saturday Hats off to Lodge 18, Elgin Youth Club for hosting a wonderful
Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 19. The day began with a membership rally from SPJST representatives talking about all of the great benefits that the SPJST Youth Program offers. Past Lodge 18 Youth Club members shared stories of summer camp, activities, Youth Achievement Days, and many other fun times and friendships. Youth and parents then headed outside to hunt hundreds and hundreds of candy-filled Easter eggs. Easter Bunny and Orel the SPJST Eagle also visited with everyone.
Car Show in Seaton This Saturday If you are in the Temple area this Saturday, be sure to come out to Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall for a
fantastic day of some of the bestlooking vehicles in the state! It’s the Ninth Annual SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will include food, music, kolache baking and eating contests, folklife demonstrations, beseda dancers, kids activities, vendors, live and silent auctions, and other activities. Admission is free of charge. Visit www.spjst.org for all the details. Get Well Soon, Brother Frankie! We send special get well wishes to Honorary District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky who recently underwent surgery. He is recovering in a local hospital, and we look forward to seeing him around and dancing real soon. Get well soon, Frankie! —SPJST—
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
Sending very special birthday wishes to my handsome uncle Leon Zavodny of Lodge 47, Seaton. Uncle Leon celebrated his 90th birthday in April. Also pictured are my sweet aunt Vallie Zavodny (Uncle Leon’s wife) and my precious aunt Henrietta Slavik (Uncle Leon’s sister) of Lodge 24, Cyclone. Aunt Henrietta will celebrate her 102nd birthday in June. 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
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SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration Lodge 47, Seaton May 3 Join Hands Day May 4 Lodge 38, Kovar Annual Dinner/Country Auction (1) May 6 Lodge 30, Taiton Graduation/Appreciation Social (6) May 11 Lodge 24, Cyclone Mother’s Day Barbecue (2) May 14 Lodge 24, Cyclone Flag Retirement Ceremony and Hamburger Fundraiser (2) May 18 Lodge 28, East Bernard Longtime Member Recognition (6) May 24 SPJST Float National Polka Festival Parade, Ennis (3) May 26 Memorial Day • SPJST Home Office Closed May 30 Lodge 88, Houston Casino Night (5) June 1 Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Picnic (2) June 13-15 Leaders-in-Training Workshop SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm, Ledbetter June 20 District Two Swim Party • Walker Pool, Temple June 22 District Three YAD • Lodge 183, Arlington (3) June 28 SPJST Float • Elgin Western Days Parade (2) June 28 District Four YAD • Lodge 49, Rowena (4) June 28 Lodge 18, Elgin Western Days Free Appreciation Dance (2) June 29 District Five YAD • Lodge 88, Houston (5) June 29 District Six YAD • Taiton Community Center July 4 Fourth of July • SPJST Home Office Closed July 4 SPJST Float • Belton Fourth of July Parade (2) July 4 SPJST Float • Arlington Fourth of July Parade (3) July 6 District Seven YAD Comal County Fairgrounds, New Braunfels (7) July 10-13 District Three Camp SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm, Ledbetter July 12 District Two YAD • Lodge 29, Taylor July 12 Lodge 51, Ellinger Picnic (1) July 13 District One YAD • Caldwell Civic Center
Want to receive your Vestnik on Tuesday morning? Subscribe to receive the Vestnik by email. Visit www.spjst.org to sign up for an email subscription. SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 02/01/2014 - 04/30/2014 SPJST Farm/ Commercial Property Rates
Universal Life Universal Life 3 (plans 1203-1222 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 2.75%
Annuities Annuity 5 (plans 8032-8039 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 3.00%
Farm/Commercial Property Rates
Whole Life/ Universal Life 3 (plans 1223-1232 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 3.50%
Annuity New 5 Year (plans 8040-8041 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 3.00%
Farm/commercial property rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 7277578.
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
Cynthia Hutka has been designated by the Supreme Lodge to serve in the capacity of Interim Vice President until such time a successor is named. The designation was made in conjunction with the April 14 to 17, 2014, Supreme Lodge meeting. With 27 years of SPJST Home Office and Insurance Department background, Cynthia will oversee daily operations of the SPJST Insurance Department. “Cynthia is carrying out her duties with the full support and confidence of her fellow officers and the Supreme Lodge,” says Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek. “That confidence extends to the ability of the SPJST Insurance Department staff and field personnel to provide quality service, including sales training, to our sales agents, our members, and to our prospective members during this interim period.” Cynthia joined the SPJST Insurance Department in 1986 as a data entry clerk under the supervision of Vice President Bernie Gebala. “SPJST is my second home,” Cynthia says. “It’s a great place to work. We have a lot of good members who place tremendous faith in SPJST. I will do everything
SPJST Supreme Lodge seeks to fill unexpired Vice President’s term The Supreme Lodge is requesting applications from qualified candidates to fill the unexpired term of the Supreme Lodge Vice President. The term that is to be filled runs through July 31, 2016. Qualified applicants are requested to submit their resumes and letters of intent between Tuesday, April 1 and Tuesday, July 1, 2014. The qualifications and duties of the Supreme Lodge officers are found in Article 26 of the SPJST By-Laws. Article 26 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.
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that I can to ensure that trust and to build upon it.” “I know how the Supreme Lodge feels about providing quality customer service and attention to detail. A few years ago, we had a slogan — the best is yet to come. We’ve had some great success along the way; however, I believe our best years are ahead.” Following Brother Gebala’s death in 1993, Cynthia worked under the supervision of Vice President Leonard Mikeska and — since 2000 — under the direction of Vice President Gene McBride, serving as Executive Assistant to the Vice President. “I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn the workings of the department from multiple angles. I look forward to whatever the future holds.” The SPJST Supreme Lodge has initiated its search for a qualified individual to fill the position of Supreme Lodge Vice President. Complete details regarding the position will remain posted in SPJST’s weekly newspaper, Vestnik, through the July Supreme Lodge meeting, at which time the board will begin its review process. —SPJST— (c) Is present at the convention or has an excuse acceptable by two-thirds 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.” On a related note, Article 28 states: 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 outlines the job duties of Supreme Lodge Vice President: (a) The vice president of the Supreme Lodge assists the president and is his suc-
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cessor in case of vacancy and would vacate the office of the vice
growth for our Society with the District Director.
(b) Is in charge of the Insurance Department and has direct control of the field agents, general agents and career and associate sales agents.
(j) Together with the president, promotes appropriate publicity for the Society.
(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
(k) Appoints, with the approval of the Supreme Lodge, one, or more if necessary, 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 paid-up insurance. (l) Appoints one member to a three member committee on credentials at least one month prior to the convention. Article 32(f) states, “The president, vice president, secretary-treasurer, and financial secretary devote all of their time and efforts to the service of the Supreme Lodge.” Please direct questions relating to the application process or position, including salary and benefits to SPJST Human Resources Administrator Debbie Klinkovsky at (800) 727-7578. —SPJST—
Attention SPJST Graduates
and parents and grandparents of graduates!
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hether it’s your high school commencement or college graduation, it’s quite an accomplishment. Share your achievement with other members of SPJST in a May issue of the Vestnik. To be included, please send name, lodge number, graduating from, major/degree, grandparents, and future plans along with a color headshot photograph, no later than May 14, to: VESTNIK Editor Melanie Zavodny c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you wish to have photo returned.
Information and headshot photographs can also be emailed to melaniez@vvm.com. Photograph must be in .jpg or .tif formats. For more information, contact the Vestnik Office (800) 727-7578 or (254) 773-1575 ★ ★ ★ Please print clearly. Thank you! ★ ★ ★
Electronic Fraternal Updates Packet Melanie is setting up my Fraternal Updates packet online. I am giving her a list of lodge and district fraternal activities coordinators’ email addresses that I currently have on file. Once she enters those email addresses, you will start receiving the Fraternal Update packet online. If you do not receive the packet in your email, that could be related to one of two problems. First problem, I do not have your correct email address; or two, I do not have your email address on file. So please get your email addresses to me. We will still mail you a packet by US mail if you do not have an email address. FraternalsGive.org FACs are receiving an insert named FraternalsGive-Help and FAQs. The guidelines also apply to the paper version if you decide to go that route. These are questions and answers that will help guide you in completing your paperwork online. If you have a question that does not appear on this insert, please contact me and I can pass these questions on to American Fraternal Alliance and have the questions answered for you. I’ve had the chance over the past few weeks to visit with many of you on this process. Thanks for making the process part of your routine. Please stay in touch if any questions come up. All Things Czech Series The Czech Heritage Museum in Temple is partnering with SPJST throughout the spring and summer on the free informal “All Things Czech” lecture and discussion series. In April and May, “All Things Czech” profiles the lives of three religious heroes of the Czech lands. On May 22, “All Things Czech” journeys to ninth century Moravia and “The Life and Times of Saints Cyril and Methodius.” Saints Cyril and Methodius were the principal Christian missionaries among the Slavic peoples and are credited with devising the first alphabet used to convey the Gospels in the Slavic language. Fr. Stephen Nesrsta, Pastor of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Corn Hill and Father Paul Chovanec, Pastor of St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church of Houston will present the program. The May 22 program will begin with a reception at the Czech Heritage Museum
at 6 p.m. followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. next door at the SPJST Conference Room. The public is cordially invited. District Fraternal Activities Coordinator Meeting Save this date to your calendar Saturday, June 21. District presidents and FACs, this will be the date of our annual meeting. We will start our meeting at 8:30 a.m. with lunch provided, and our meeting will end early enough so many of you have time to make it home in the early evening hour. We will discuss in detail the new fraternal hour reporting process, the Fraternalsgive website, and the district meeting election process. I will be preparing the agenda and meeting details in the coming days. If you have an item you would like to have on the agenda, please contact me and I will place the item on the agenda. I will email the meeting agenda and information prior to the meeting. Join Hands Day Many lodges will observe Join Hands Day on May 3. Lodges throughout the state will complete many excellent projects in which youth and adults join together to do good in their community. Thanks to all lodges who plan to participate in this worthy event. Join Hands Day is a program of the American Fraternal Alliance. It’s a day when young people and adults connect as equal partners in planning an activity that fixes or improves a local problem and affirms the values of caring and working together. SPJST strongly supports this initiative and encourages our lodges and youth clubs to get involved on this special day! Please remember to share stories of your projects, including and especially, photos on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fraternalalliance. Mother’s Day May 11 is a very important day to all of us but mainly our mother. Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. Anna Jarvis of Grafton, West Virginia, created the holiday in 1908 as a day to honor one’s mother. Jarvis wanted to accomplish her mother’s dream of making a celebration for all mothers,
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National Polka Festival We invite all members to the National Polka Festival in Ennis, Texas, to come help celebrate 48 wonderful years of Czech heritage festivities on Friday through Sunday, May 23 to 25. Held annually on Memorial Day Weekend, the National Polka Festival offers an abundance of activities to be enjoyed by the entire family in a small city atmosphere. SPJST is a proud sponsor of the event. The festival kicks off with an opening dance on Friday at 7 p.m., featuring polka music and the king and queen dance contest, where participants and non-participants are encouraged to wear traditional Czech kroj. The opening dance is a fun event you don’t want to miss! At 10 a.m. on Saturday, floats, bands, and colorful costumes will kickoff the downtown festivities. The parade includes something for visitors of all ages. Enjoy the music of polka bands and our very own SPJST Royalty Court riding on our SPJST Float along with the sounds of the awardwinning Ennis High School Marching Band. The Shriners make their annual appearance, as well as celebrities, public officials, motorcycles, horseback riders, clowns, kids, and seniors! This giant parade twists through historic downtown Ennis and is sure to please. At 1 p.m. you will find the SPJST kolache eating contest under the main downtown tent. Men, women, boys, and girls can join in the fun to see who can finish eating their kolache first. Prizes will be awarded to the first place winner of each category. You will experience traditions, religious customs, dancing, tastes, sights, sounds, and “a little bit of the Czech Lands” throughout historic downtown and at three spacious air-conditioned halls and 14 sensational live polka bands including Grammy award-winning Brave Combo. Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday which is celebrated every year on the final Monday in May. Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. By the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died while in the military service. It typically marks the start of the sum-
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mer vacation season. To help reeducate and remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the “National Moment of Remembrance” resolution was passed in 2000 which asks that at 3 p.m. local time for all Americans to voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to “Taps.”
printed in the Vestnik as they become available. We are here to help if you need assistance. Please feel free to contact me: mobile phone - (254) 534-0681 or email - frankh@spjst.com. You can also contact Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez by telephone (800) 727- 7578 or (254) 773-1575 or email - tammym@spjst.com. Your District FAC is also available to assist you. They are:
End of Summer Getaway It is not too early to start planning for the Corpus Christi getaway. This event gets bigger and better each year. Last year, approximately 340 men, women, boys, and girls from across the state came out to enjoy the weekend fraternal celebration. Once again, the 2014 celebration commences with the aloha party on Friday night. In addition to the Friday golf tournament, plans are now being made to also host a deep-sea fishing outing for those wanting to get a jump on the weekend fun. Saturday’s events will once again include sand sculpting, horseshoes, 42 dominos, bunco, and an evening party. This year, the Saturday night festivities will take on a “Hee Haw” flavor! Additional details will be
District One FAC Kyle Skrabanek (979) 272-3440 District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch (254) 771-0193 District Three FAC Vicki Sims (214) 763-0341 District Four FAC Janeece Williams (806) 990-3351 District Five FAC Patricia Bruce (281) 890-4933 District Six FAC Helen Zabransky (361) 798-3347 District Seven FAC Glen Pruski (956) 286-6104 Fraternally submitted, Frank Horak State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—
By Wanda Dorotik, District Six Secretary The District Six Spring Meeting was held Sunday, March 30, 2014, at American Legion Hall in Hallettsville, Texas. Lodge 4, Hallettsville hosted the event with 85 members and guests present. Immediately after registration and the morning social, special reports were given by representatives of the Czech Heritage Museum, SPJST Education and Nature Center, S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, and SPJST Cemetery Organization. Lisa Bubela (30) reported on the many activities and improvements of the ENC at Cooper Farm. The new Benchmark Program was explained to the membership, and DYC Bubela (30) provided a drawing for a spring bunny set to raise money to purchase a bench from the District Six Youth. She asked the membership for their support. Czech Heritage Museum representative Philip Vahalik (4) reported on a new program depicting different aspects of the Czech life. He will be attending the board meeting on April 14, and they will be discussing
the opening for an executive director. Rest Home representative Charles Bucek (151) reported there is a new administrator in Needville, and they are continuing to expand. The Taylor Rest Home stays full, and their administrator was invited to be a representative on the Texas Committee. They are purchasing property to expand and eventually include an independent living facility on the old site. Cemetery representative David Bucek (151) reported on the dedication of the Shiner Historic Marker and all the improvements to the District Six cemeteries. Michael Ahlstrom (32) led the blessing, and President Joe Siptak (4) thanked Kolacny Catering and Lodge 4 members for decorating and setting up. A delicious barbecue meal was enjoyed by all. Immediately following the meal, President Joe Siptak (4) called the meeting to order. SPJST youth flag bearers Trianna Manzano (40) and Adryanna Manzano (40) posted the colors and led the Pledge of Alle-
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giance. Helen Zabransky (4) welcomed everyone to Hallettsville for the District Six meeting. She introduced and welcomed SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, District Six Director Karen Kaspar, State Youth Director Lynette Talasek, State Fraternal Field Manager Delisle Doherty, Honorary District Six Director Michael Ahlstrom and wife Kathy, and District Six Queen Sarah Siptak (4). Secretary Wanda Dorotik (30) provided copies of the minutes to the 2013 District Six Spring Meeting and the fall family fun day for the members to read and approve. J.C. Kocurek (40) moved to accept the minutes. Joseph Nezval (28) seconded the motion. Motion passed. Secretary Dorotik called the roll of officers, lodges, and standing committees. She reported 10 lodges represented at the event: Lodges 4, Hallettsville; 8, Weimar; 23, Moravia; 28, East Bernard; 30, Taiton; 32, Victoria; 40, El Campo-Hillje; 97, Placedo; 151, Wharton; and 184, Moulton. Treasurer Marjorie Treumer (30) gave the financial report for District Six and reported a balance of $7,691.83. Cathy Garcia (40) moved to accept the report. J.C. Kocurek (40) seconded the motion. Motion passed. District Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela (30) reported on the upcoming district and state youth activities. She was proud that all the youth members present participated in the egg decorating contest. She asked the youth to come forward to receive their awards. Winners are: Kindergarten to Age 8 1st - Bethany Baker (30) 2nd - Brooke Bacak (30) 3rd - Adryanna Manzano (40) Ages 9 to 11 1st - Brittany Baker (30) 2nd - Luc Marcaurele (30) 3rd - Trianna Manzano (40)
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The 2014 officers of District Six are, front, left to right, District Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela, Secretary Wanda Dorotik, and Assistant DYC Susan Siptak. BACK: Second from left, Second Vice President/FAC Helen Zabransky, President Joe Siptak, Vice President Annie Vahalik, and Treasurer Marjorie Treumer. Also pictured are District Six Director Karen Kaspar, far left, and Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, far right.
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Sky Garcia (40) Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Sarah Siptak (4) 2nd - Daisy Enriquez (40) 3rd - Ryan Drapela (30) President Joe Siptak (4) asked for reports from the standing committees. President Siptak represents District Six on the By-Law Committee, and he reported that they started committee meetings in January. Helen Kelner (28), District Six representative on the Publication Committee, reported meeting at the Home Office on January 11. She announced there was a special Insurance and Annuity Issue. The Vestnik costs about 46 cents to print and mail each issue. An online Vestnik version is now available. The cookbooks are sold out and raised $40,000 for the Czech Heritage Museum and SPJST Education
LEFT PHOTO: Publication Committee District Six Representation Helen Kelner (28), at podium, delivers her report. CENTER PHOTO: Attendees
and Nature Center. She encouraged all lodges to take advantage of and schedule the beautiful floats for parades. Glenn Kaminsky (28) represents District Six on the Finance Committee. He attended the meeting yesterday, March 29, at the Home Office. He reported that insurance and annuities are down, and that investments are up. He encouraged all members to help SPJST by buying insurance and annuities. Jerome Hlavaty (153) is the District Six representative on the Insurance Committee and was not present for a report. Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek thanked Lodge 4, Hallettsville for hosting and the great lunch. He congratulated District Six for the success and growth of the rest homes and the hard work of the cemetery organization in recognizing all three cemeteries with historical mark-
ers. President Vanicek reported on many state activities and encouraged members to be involved. The scholarship program was a great success, and he announced that 53 - $1,000 scholarships were awarded this year. President Vanicek reported that Vice President Gene McBride retired and that the application process to replace him was in progress. Interviewing will begin in July. He thanked all members for making SPJST work. Fraternal Field Manager Delisle Doherty reported SPJST was taking a pro-active approach in updating information on certificates. There are 60 agents in District Six working to help the members. He encouraged members to read the special edition of the Vestnik on Insurance and Annuities. There are many different products and many ways to use life insurance. He asked all members to help the agents and SPJST by participating in the referral program. District Six Director Karen Kaspar (30) has enjoyed visiting the District Six lodges. She thanked Honorary District Director Michael Ahlstrom (32) for the vision of forming the District Six Cemetery Organization. She thanked David Bucek (151) and his wife Janie (151) for their time and hard work in researching and organizing the information to present all District Six cemeteries with historical markers. Director Kaspar then explained the district director’s discretionary funds. It was started by the Supreme Lodge to give donations throughout the state. She has dispersed funds to charities in East Bernard, Hallettsville, Wharton, and El Campo. State Youth Director Lynette Talasek thanked District Six and reported a very successful Youth Leader Retreat with many wonderful ideas and a great time. SPJST has one of the best youth programs. President Siptak (4) asked if there
listen at the meeting. RIGHT PHOTO: District Six Vice President Annie Vahalik reads names of deceased members during the memorial service.
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LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are David Bucek (151), Leo Jares (8), and Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek. CENTER PHOTO: The Michna family visits with Honorary District Six Director Mike and Kathy
Ahlstrom, far right. Left to right are Elmer, Patsy, John (holding Brooklyn), and Sara. Brooklyn is a new member of Lodge 184, Moulton. Welcome, Brooklyn! RIGHT PHOTO: Luc and Yvonne Marcaurele (30).
LEFT PHOTO: Visiting are, left to right, DYC Lisa Bubela (30), Assistant DYC Susan Siptak (4), State Youth Director Lynette Talasek, and District Six Queen Sarah Siptak. CENTER PHOTO: State Youth Director Talasek and Tommy Drapela (30). RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right, DYC Bubela, Di-
rector Kaspar, Fraternal Field Manager Delisle Doherty, District Six President Joe Siptak, SL President Vanicek, and District Six Secretary Wanda Dorotik discuss goals and objectives for District Six before the spring meeting.
was any old business. There being none, he asked for new business. Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek presented District Six with a check for $3,500 and the District Six Youth Fund with a check for $750. Treasurer Marjorie Treumer (30) discussed donating $250 to SPJST Education and Nature Center for the Benchmark Program. The $250 would purchase one bench inscribed with “District Six.” Michael Ahlstrom (32) moved to donate the funds, seconded by Ardis Bacak (40). Motion passed. Also under new business, 2014 officers were elected. Officers are:
The newly-elected officers were installed by District Six Director Karen Kaspar. The meeting adjourned followed by awarding of the youth drawing prizes and door prizes. The
President Joe Siptak Vice President Annie Vahalik Second Vice President/FAC Helen Zabransky Secretary Wanda Dorotik Treasurer Marjorie Treumer District Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela Assistant DYC Susan Siptak Special District Six Committee Representatives are: ENC - Lisa Bubela Czech Heritage Museum
Philip Vahalik Rest Home - Charles Bucek Cemetery - David Bucek President Joe Siptak (4) asked for a report from the audit committee. Glen Kaminsky (28) reported that the District Six and District Youth Funds were in order. President Siptak (4) dismissed the nominating committee and thanked them for a good job. Vice President Annie Vahalik (4) led the memorial service as she read the names of the deceased members of District Six in 2013. She led the membership in prayer and reflection. Secretary Wanda Dorotik (30) recognized the 2014 Age 96 members, 50- and 75-year members, and the 2013 fraternalists of the year from District Six. The membership congratulated the 2013 fraternalists of the year—Honorable Mention Helen Kelner (28), Kirby Lange (30), and Brenda Cox (40). President Siptak announced the 2014 District Six Fall Family Fun Day will be hosted by Lodge 30, Taiton on September 7 at St. John's Parish Hall. The youth of Lodge 30 Taiton were appointed 2014 flag bearers for District Six.
membership enjoyed delicious desserts and coffee along with fellowship and visiting throughout the afternoon. —SPJST—
District Six Director Karen Kaspar, left, presents a check from her discretionary fund to Hillary, center, of Hospice of South Texas, an organization that provides comfort and support to Hospice patients and families in the Victoria area. Also pictured is Lodge 97, Placedo President Gay Revel. The ladies are pictured in front of a cabinet filled with shawls and blankets crocheted by volunteers such as Gay. The handmade items are part of the Prayer Shawl Ministry.
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Lodge 9, Snook supports Relay for Life
The April 2, 2014, meeting of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook was called to order by President Donnie Hejl at 7:26 p.m. Janice Victorick led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed for deceased members Elsie Hull and Audrey Hejl. Roll of officers was called, and the sign-in sheet was handed around. Minutes from the March meeting were read by Hannah Kovar. Hall manager and communication reports were presented. We received a thank you for participating in the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. We discussed sponsoring Snook Little League Baseball for $300. Donnie Victorick made the motion that we sponsor Snook Little League, and Bill Orsak seconded. All were in favor, and the motion passed. Donnie Victorick gave the treasurer’s report, and the report was given to members for review. Marie Shelfer gave an update on the youth club. She reported on the Youth Leader’s Retreat that she, Sheila Orsak, and Sharon Kovar attended. Current events include Flag Day Essay Contest, LIT Retreat, District One Spring Meeting and a Join Hands Day make-up day which is possibly May 24. Speakers for youth club meeting were from Mosaic. Donnie Victorick gave the statewide report. We discussed donating to Relay for Life. David Kovar made the motion, Bill seconded, and all were in favor to make a donation of $350 ($175 from youth club and $175 from the lodge). We discussed the barbecue pit, and it was tabled. We would like to host the District One Spring Meeting next spring, and we will ask to host at the meeting on
VӖSTNÍK 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 April 6. We will discuss the floors next month. Bill Orsak made the motion to adjourn the meeting, Bonnie Walker seconded, all were in favor, and the motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 pm. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Kovar —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone plans Mother’s Day barbecue Lodge 24, Cyclone met on Monday night, May 14, 2014. We waited with bated breath not knowing if we were to have a freeze in the morning to go with our hail storm of the Friday before. On top of that, it was income tax day for most of us. It did frost and caused some damage to the gardens. No one in our area was hurt - some the writer understands was in the Little River bottom. The meeting was called to order at 7:12 p.m. by President Daniel Wilde. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a silent prayer was observed for our sick and deceased. Secretary Margaret read the minutes of the last meeting, and they were approved as read. There was no treasurer’s report as she
Gemini, Inc. employee Jerry Stefek, left, presents a $1,000 check to Lodge 48, Beyersville President Robert Leshikar for the youth club.
Gemini, Inc. donated $1,000 to support Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club. The presentation took place at the lodge meeting on Sunday, April 13, 2014, presented by Jerry Stefek, employee at Gemini, Inc. This was followed by the annual Easter egg hunt hosted by the youth club. The youth club hosts many events throughout the year, and Mr. Stefek stated it was the lodge’s continued support of activities geared not just to its members but for the whole community, that sparked his interest and that of his employer Gemini, Inc. Gemini, Inc. is a world leader in the manufacture of letters, logos, and plaques for the sign industry with one of its locations in Taylor. Gemini, Inc.
manufactures cast letters, flat cut metal letters and forms, plastic letters using a variety of earth-friendly materials and manufacturing processes to make its products. For more information, visit their website at www.signletters.com or call them at (800) 538-8377. Gemini, Inc.’s generous donation was accepted with honor and much appreciation. Thank you, Gemini, Inc., for helping SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club succeed in the future. Fraternally, Paula Kennedy Assistant Reporter —SPJST—
was absent. Brenda Maddux gave the bar report and hall manager reports. Jason Hoelscher gave the FAC report about the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration at Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall on May 3. Youth Leader Brenda Maddux gave the youth report. They met on April 6 and had 10 youth members and five adults present. New youth club handbooks were handed out. The flag retirement ceremony is May 14 at 6 p.m. with a hamburger supper. District Two YAD will be in Taylor on July 12; June 20 is District Two Swim Party at Walker Pool in Temple; May 18 is bowling at Mel’s in Georgetown; June 13 to 15 is LIT Camp (apply by May 16); and District Two Camp is July 18 to 21. Chaperones must apply the same time as LITs by May 15. Birthdays for the youth are Abby Bruggman, Cole Campbell, Allison Evatt, and Luke Ray. Old business was that a work day with Jason Hoelscher, Daniel Wilde, Louis Hubnik, Gerald Wilde, Wilbert Mikeska, and Brenda Maddux was held. The liquor license has been paid. New business was the lodge acting as a committee of the whole in discussing the Mother’s Day Barbecue. Serving time will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $9 per plate. The slaw will be made on May 7 at 6:30 p.m., and help is needed. A total of 250 pounds of cabbage will go into the slaw. The pit crew will start at 3 a.m. as will the kitchen crew. Normal bribes of red sodawater to our special guests will be paid. The lodge looks forward to our many guests, and we are hoping that the to-go plates will also be in demand. Also, under new business, the lodge voted to hire a lawn service. Our sympathy to the family of Jerrie Beran Schneider who passed away. Our countryside is ablaze with the beauty of spring time, and we are looking forward to seeing you on Mother’s Day at Flag Hall. The writer is . . . Fraternally, Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 24, Cyclone invites all to Mother’s Day dinner
meeting were finalized. The fraternal hour luncheon had its usual fare. To the faithful: Make plans to attend, we hope to see you on the 18th, and this writer remains . . . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, FIC Vice President —SPJST—
Members of Lodge 24, Cyclone want to invite all to our Mother’s Day barbecue chicken plate fundraiser on Sunday, May 11, 2014. This year will be the 26th year we have been making this wonderful dinner. The plate will have barbecue chicken, coleslaw, potato salad, beans, and the trimmings. Desserts and tea will be available. We will serve from 11 a.m. until we are out of food. The youth will be having a prize drawing. Again this year, we are asking members of Lodge 24 to please bring a dessert for lunch and everyone’s sweet tooth. Thanks in advance for the sweets! Margaret Mikeska, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club to host flag retirement ceremony May 14 Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club invites everyone to a flag retirement ceremony on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at Flag Hall in Cyclone. The event is open to the public. If you or someone you know has a tattered, old flag that needs to be retired, please bring it with you to the ceremony. We will add your worn flag to our collection and retire it with respect.
Happy birthday to Linda Mokry, left, and Margie Faltesek! These Lodge 48, Beyersville ladies both celebrated their birthdays on April 18.
The youth club will also host a hamburger supper fundraiser that same evening. The meal will include a hamburger, chips, drink, and dessert for $5. The event will also serve as the May meeting for the youth club. We look forward to seeing you on May 14. Fraternally, Brenda Maddux Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard meets May 18 Dear Members, On the third Sunday of May, the 18th, Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard will hold its annual meeting that honors 50-year pin recipients
Peter Cottontail stopped by Lodge 48, Beyersville on Sunday, April 13, 2014, for the lodge’s annual Easter egg hunt.
—Submitted by Paula Kennedy Assistant Reporter
which will be held in the Community Room of the East Bernard Branch Library, 746 Clubside Drive. The meeting will convene at 12 noon. Upon completion of opening ceremonies, grace and any other comments, a recess will be taken for a hot luncheon, which will be served at or around 12:30 p.m. After sufficient time to eat, the meeting will reconvene. At this time, all proper introductions will be made (if they were not done earlier) along with whatever other items may need handling and at this time, a Supreme Lodge Officer will present the 50-year pins to the recipients. The lodge asks that all 50-year pin recipients who can, to please attend this meeting as many other ones also. Remember, you are welcome to attend. The meetings are usually short with fellowship and visiting being a little longer. As to the April meeting, a quorum along with a guest (a lady named Virginia) was present. All reports were accepted as given. Plans for the May
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Lodge 32, Victoria plans Join Hands Day project Remember Saturday, May 3 is Join Hands Day. We will meet at the Food Bank of The Golden Crescent, 3809 E Rio Grande at 9 a.m. Our job will be sorting non-perishables and boxing items or packaging rice and beans. After our work is done, we will host the Boy Scouts and other volunteers for a pizza lunch. So come ready to work . . . you will leave with a good feeling in your heart . . . and pizza in your tummy! Next Meeting—May 8 Our next meeting is Thursday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. See you then! Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom Reporter/FAC —SPJST—
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Lodge 38, Kovar Lodge 39, Bryan Lodge 88, Houston invites all to May 4 meets this Saturday sets May 12 dinner, country meeting Dear Readers, Lodge 39 Bryan, held its meeting on auction Our next meeting will be Monday, Dear Members of Lodge 38, Kovar, It is time once again for our annual dinner and country auction fundraiser. This will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2014. We hope you can attend. Dinner will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. Plates are $8 for adults and $5 for children, ages 12 years and under. The auction will follow. We will kindly appreciate your donation of an item or items for the country auction. We will also appreciate your donation of two cakes—one for the dessert and one for the cake wheel. We are looking forward to seeing you on Sunday, May 4. Your contributions will support the presence of Lodge 38, Kovar in our community. Are you aware that we have an SPJST Cemetery in Kovar with cemetery lots available for all lodge members and their families? Come on out on May 4 and check it out! Any contribution you make will support our ongoing effort to maintain both our historic hall and our cemetery. Thank you for your contributions and your support. Sincerely yours, Officers of SPJST Lodge 38 Alfred Hellinger, President —SPJST—
April 13, 2014, after a wonderful meal of fried chicken and all the fixings. President Wade O’ Shields called the meeting to order and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers were present. Minutes and treasurer’s reports were approved as read. Officers’ correspondence was read and given out for all upcoming events. FAC Ron Roesler reported that he and Binnie Ann attended the District One Spring Meeting on April 6. He announced that he will be the 2014-2015 District One First Vice President again, and Binnie Ann judged the Easter egg contest. We discussed maybe purchasing a bench for SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm in the fall. It was tabled and will be taken up again in the fall. Old and new business was discussed. For old business, we have changed our May meeting from the second Sunday to Join Hands Day on Saturday, May 3. We will meet at 9 a.m. to start the day. We will pick up trash on the roads leading to our lodge hall. We also will be fix some problems at the lodge. This will be a very busy day for all. Lodge 39, Bryan members, please come out and help with these plans. Our new sales agent, Brenda, reported that things are slow in the sales area. But, she is working very hard on getting some new members signed up. If you know of anyone in our area who is interested in joining SPJST, please give her a call. With no other business, President Wade adjourned the meeting. Sincerely, Binnie Roesler, Reporter —SPJST—
May 12, 2014, at 7 p.m., and we will collect canned goods for the food pantry in connection with Join Hands Day. We will also be recognizing our 50and 75-year members. Please plan to come to the meeting and participate in our lodge activities. Submitted by, JoAnn Buri Second Vice President —SPJST—
Lodge 97, Placedo plans Join Hands Day project For Join Hands Day on Saturday, May 3, 2014, Lodge 97, Placedo will volunteer at Hospice of South Texas, located at 605 East Locust in Victoria. This is behind Harding and Parker Drug Store building off Navarro. We will begin at 9 a.m. Come share your talents as there is something for everyone to do! Fraternally, Diana Redd, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 183 Arlington reports on April meeting The monthly meeting was held and called to order at 7:15 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2014, at Lodge 183, lo-
cated at 3100 Pleasant Valley Drive in Arlington, Texas. Roll of officers was called, and all were present except Trustee Pat Sill with an excused absence. Present were President Ann Pustejovsky, First Vice President Ella Mikeska, Financial Secretary Kay Weeks, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Janie Rejcek, Treasurer Annette Cepak, Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth, Youth Leader Debra Daniel, and Trustees Raymond Mikeska and Ella Mikeska. Our thoughts and prayers go to Daniel Roznovsky who is recuperating from heart surgery, and Rudy Rejcek is scheduled for surgery. Pray for rain. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a prayer of silence was observed for all those who are ill or who have recently been in the hospital. Minutes from March’s meeting were read by Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth. There were two corrections. Jerry Matus received his 75-year pin for 75 years with SPJST instead of with the lodge. Also, Join Hands Day will be in June—date to be announced. The youth club will visit Ronald McDonald House on May 3 for their Join Hands Day project. Debra Daniel made a motion to approve the minutes, and Angeline Stiborek seconded. All approved the minutes from March as read. President Ann Pustejovsky gave the bar report. Ann stated that for February, we had 11 bingos and no rentals. The kitchen totaled $446.85. In March, we had 13 bingos and one rental. For March, the kitchen totaled $581.75. Ann gave the bingo report. Financial Secretary Kay Weeks gave the insurance report. Kay stated for February, we had four new certificates and three terminations. For March, we had two new certificates and six terminations. New members for February are Carmen Benitez, Glenda Emmers, Alba M. Viana, and Juan V. Viana. New members for
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March are Teresa D. Jordan, and Michael Karr. Welcome to our lodge! Debra Daniel made a motion to approve the new members, and Angeline Stiborek seconded. All were approved. Janie Rejcek gave the FAC report. She stated the 2014 car show is Saturday, May 3 in Seaton, Texas. There will be a kolache contest in the hall. There will also be a prize drawing for gift cards, and other items. Remember your mothers on Mother’s Day— May 11. The Corpus Christi getaway and golf tournament are August 8 to 10 at Holiday Inn in Corpus Christi. Youth Leader Debra Daniel presented the youth club report. Debra stated the youth spring meeting is April 27 at Lodge 25, Ennis. The youth club is planning to go to Ronald McDonald House on May 3 for Join Hands Day. Summer camp tee-shirts are available. There was no trustee report. Under old business, Ann Pustejovsky stated that she and Debra attended the Make a Wish Walk which was on March 29 at Reverchon Park in Dallas. There are no repairs yet on the front door. Discussion for the cookoff was tabled for next month’s meeting. Under new business, Ann Pustejovsky stated we will need judges for the youth club chili cookoff and membership drive. This agenda is tabled until next month’s meeting. Ann stated there was a water leak due to the ice machine that has been repaired. An update will be presented next month on the condenser and capacitor. The Fireman’s Retirement Banquet was March 19. A total of 29 fireman were retiring. Join Hands Day is sometime in June—date to be announced later. Ann said thank you to St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church for the fish that was served at our April 11 meeting and family night. The SPJST lodge hall will be closed Easter Sunday for bingo. Darlene Hollingsworth asked for a donation for the March of Dimes walk which is April 12. Janie Rejcek made a motion for the donation, and Ed Fitzgerald seconded. All approved. Ann stated to be sure to watch Channel 8 on Saturday, March 12 at 6 p.m. regarding the explosion at West. It will be a year on Thursday, April 17 since the explosion happened. Dorothy Gerlich’s granddaughter, Kimberly Culliton, married on April 5. Congratulations! Annette Cepak’s son Bryan and his wife Yolanda celebrated 17 years of marriage! Congratulations!
We ended our meeting with a tasty, yummy potluck. Thank you to all who shared your food with the SPJST family. Blessings to all, Jennifer McCarthy, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station to join hands on May 3
Lodge 141, Sealy members presents a check to Gordon Memorial Library for the use of the library’s meeting room. Pictured with Librarian Joyce Williams, center, are Lodge 141 Treasurer Freda Jemela and President Bennie Stolarski. At the April meeting, plans were discussed regarding the May 3 Join Hands Day project as well as some upcoming local tours. Currently, our plans are to hold a short, informal meeting on May 3—and not hold the regular meeting on May 13. —Bernice Stolarski, Secretary/FAC/Reporter
Birthdays for the month of April are Ann Pustejovsky on the 4th, Rudy Rejcek on the 12th, Tim Culliton on the 24th, Ella Mikeska on the 26th, and Charles Bragg on the 28th. We celebrated the birthdays with delicious chocolate cake. Happy birthday to all of you! Raffle was drawn, and $25 was won by Janie Rejcek. Congratulations! Remember your moms on Mother’s Day—Sunday, May 11. Janie Rejcek made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Annette Cepak seconded the motion. All were in favor. Next Meeting—May 12 The next meeting is May 12—second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Lodge 183, Arlington. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Hollingsworth Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 187 Round Rock enjoys guest speaker Hello there! Our April meeting was wonderful with a special guest from S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor—Ms. Julie Stermer, the director of marketing. She did a wonderful presentation slide show, and I believe she even had someone ask about getting added to the waiting list. Greg McCarthy and I are amazed of all the activities, accommodations, and beauty of the rest homes. We will be shopping there for Christmas when the tenets do the Christmas in October in the community store. Afterwards, we discussed all the upcoming events within SPJST and asking about whom will be in attendance to some of them from our lodge. We also discussed Join Hands Day with Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) and so far we are all doing very well with collections. Birthdays this month goes to Greg McCarthy on the 3rd; David “Red” Oman on the 13th, and Luke McCarthy on the 30th. Happy birthday and many blessings to all! We all discussed our upcoming meeting in May, and all voted to cancel the meeting for May. We will resume meeting in June on Sunday, the 8th.
All members and friends are invited to participate in mowing, trimming, and cleaning the historic Moravian Cemetery in Bryan on Join Hands Day—Saturday, May 3, 2014, at 9 a.m. The work should be finished before 12 noon, and any amount of participation will be appreciated. Drinking water will be provided by the lodge. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves and a rake or hoe to do some light cleanup after the mowing and power trimming. The cemetery has a Texas Historical Commission marker and is the final resting place of several pioneer Czech families of the Bryan area. The entrance is located between the homes at 5913 and 5909 Knightsbridge Lane in the Copperfield subdivision. For more information, please contact Lodge 189 President Henry Mayo (979) 777-1426 or email hpmayo@gmail. Submitted by, Henry Mayo, President —SPJST—
Fort Worth Friendship Club The meeting of the Fort Worth Friendship Club was called to order by President Sharron Connelly on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Our guests were Cathy Mallory, friend of Mary Agnes Ward, and Toni Sieben, friend of Elizabeth Creamer. Everyone was welcomed. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. It was so nice to have Ella Greer, Ann Connor, and Mary Schneider back with us. You have been missed. Mary said she was just coming out of hibernation after the long, cold weather. Secretary Mary Ann Krivanek read the minutes from the last meeting.
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Treasurer Jo Ann Wilcox gave the financial report. Both were accepted as presented. Sunshine Person Darlene Tompkins reported sending a sympathy card to the family of Lucille Kret. The Club made a donation to St. Thomas Food Pantry in Lucille’s memory, and a thank you note was read from the family. As reporter, I announced that I attended the visitation for Annie Sustala, our longtime member, and stated that Anna Johnson and Camille Bolcer send greetings as they were unable to come to our meeting. Mary Ann Krivanek reported on Annie’s funeral, read the obituary, and told about the fun-loving person Annie was. Mary Ann commented that even though Annie’s name was not in our membership book as she has been living in a nursing home, she was a longtime member, and a memorial should be made in her memory. President Sharron thanked Lola Taylor, Shirley Martin, and Rose Ann Spann for all the lovely Easter decorations. She asked those who are able to assist with the kitchen duties. According to our guidelines, April is a designated month in which we support St. Thomas Food Bank. Since this was not announced at the last meeting, everyone is asked to bring non-perishable items to our May meeting. Sharron looked into her magic hat and drew the name of Lois Smith for “Queen for the Day.” Lois got to sit in the special chair, wear the cape, hold the scepter, but instead of a crown, she wore pink bunny ears. She did look cute. The rest of us had to get up and do the “Bunny Hop.” Hopping was a little difficult for some of us older ones. It was fun . . . can’t even recall the last time I did this dance. The singing of “Happy Birthday”
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Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Leader Regina House, center, receives a gift card for being named Lodge 202, Jourdanton’s 2013 Fraternalist of the Year. Pictured are, left to right, Treasurer/Assistant Youth Leader Sandra Hoggard, President James House, Regina, Secretary Bettie House, and FAC Kathleen Polasek.
went out to Lydia Alholm, Marie Keller, Alene Kercho, Rose Ann Spann, and Patti Williams. May you all have many more. Door prizes were donated by Paula Arsenault (two), Mary Schneider, Helen Skrasek, and Jo Ann Wilcox (two). The 50/50 dollar games were won by Lola Taylor and Shirley Martin. We had lots of happy winners. We will have a special program in May. Helen Skrasek has arranged for her brother-in-law and sister, Harold and Adell Strand of Waco, to come. Harold will play his accordion, and Helen said that her sister may even sing for us in Czech. Our theme will be “Czech.” Everyone was asked to wear anything Czech they may have,
LEFT PHOTO: Kelly House, center, will celebrate her birthday in April. Lodge 202 Treasurer Sandra Hoggard, left, and Youth Leader Regina House are also pictured. CENTER PHOTO: Amanda Hoggard displays the tee-shirt designed by Churchill High School students for their MS Fundraising team - “Global Citizens.” Amanda thanked the lodge for
bring any Czech items for show, and bring Czech food if they know how to make it. I hear that we will have sauerkraut, rye bread, klobase, strudel and maybe even kolace. We will still have our fried chicken, so bring any items you feel will compliment the above. Following the meeting, the blessing was said, and a great lunch of fried chicken and all the other side dishes was enjoyed by all. Then games were played. A good time was had by all. News Helen Skrasek’s son, Ron and wife LeAnne of Oklahoma City, go to Hilton Head in South Carolina each year. When Helen’s cataract surgery
got postponed, they invited her to join them. Helen’s niece Ada Marie took her to DFW, and Ron and LeAnne met her in Savannah. That evening, they had a wonderful fish dinner at Hilton Head. Another evening they drove back to Savannah for another fish meal and live show at an old movie theater with music of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. Helen said it was cold—just like at home—but they did get a lot of resting, reading, walks on the beach, and golf in which Helen didn’t participate. Helen said Ron fixed a huge breakfast each morning, and the rest of the meals were eaten out. After flying back to Oklahoma, Helen stayed a day longer and took the Amtrak home. She said the trip usually takes four hours, but there were some rail problems, and it took eight hours to get back to Fort Worth. Somewhere along the way at Hilton Head, they saw Moon Pies, and Helen commented that she has not eaten any recently. A few days after getting home, Helen received a package—a box of Moon Pies—from Ron and LeAnne. After getting home, Helen had cataract surgery. I hear that all went well, but this week she had an allergy infection and has been so sick. Get well soon. Lydia Alholm enjoyed the visit from grandson Matt, his wife Julie, and children Ellie, age 10, and Anthony, age six, from the Chicago area. Their favorite eating place has always been Oscar’s. But now that it has closed, Lydia asked what they wanted to eat. Anthony said shrimp or steak, Ellie said chicken and corn-on-thecob, and naturally, Matt voted for Mexican food. So they went to Golden Corral. Everyone got exactly what they wanted, and all had such a
its sponsorship which was recognized on the back of the tee-shirts for 100-plus walkers. RIGHT PHOTO: Michelle House, center, receives a donation for Jourdanton High School Project Graduation from Lodge 202 Treasurer Sandra Hoggard, right, and Youth Leader Regina House. —Submitted by Bettie House, Secretary
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VӖSTNÍK good time eating and visiting. I enjoyed visiting the craft show at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth recently. I also enjoyed visiting the tables of Mary Ann Kozel, Shirley Martin, and Lola Taylor. I even made some purchases. Margaret Sears, Rose Ann Spann, Betty and Stanley Krenek, Rita Thomas, Anna Marie Moncrief, and I along with their other friends all enjoyed the luncheon/fundraiser for Discalced Carmelite Nuns at Mira Vista Country Club recently. The live and silent auctions were a lot of fun, and “The Bad Habits” from St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Carrollton performed. They were hilarious. They even had everyone in the audience stand up and do the “Chicken
Dance,” but instead of going around in a circle, we had to waddle like a penguin and turn in place. Special thanks to Anna Marie for organizing this. I hope everyone had a great Easter. The weather was good. I spent the day with sister Georgie and husband Pete Morales in Ennis. All their family were there plus extended members of their families. It was a fun group. The egg hunt was a lot of fun for Gracie and Sarah, and all enjoyed the day. Of course, we all ate too much. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, May 7. Don’t forget your food items for St. Thomas Food Pantry. Our theme for the day is “Czech,” and we will have live entertainment by Harold Strand on the accordion and
Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Members Share Volunteer Activities Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy members participated in several volunteer activities recently. Butch Shollenberger paints a statue for Bruceville-Eddy Volunteer Fire Department in memory of fallen firefighter (West Explosion) Kevin Sanders. The statue is on display outside of Bruceville-Eddy’s fire station.
Helping out at the Bruceville-Eddy Senior Citizen Hall are Lodge 200 members, left to right, Michael Hosch, James Hosch, Craig Rowe, Allen Trigg, in back, Blanche Shollenberger, and Butch Shollenberger.
New member Craig Rowe builds a ramp for a local citizen who is handicapped.
maybe Adell in song. Also, bring a food item of your choice to share for lunch. See you then! So Until, Keep Smiling, Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST—
Ennis Sewing Circle Ennis Sewing Circle met on April 10, 2014 at Ennis Sokol dining room. Ann and I arrived at 8 a.m. The table and chairs were set up; that is always nice. We cleaned the tables off, and Ann decorated in the Easter theme. Coffee was made, and we stretched Eleanora Pelzel’s quilt. Before we knew it, others started arriving - Pat Fowler, Irene Prachyl, Dolores Vrana, Georgia Holy, Dorothy J. Kudrna, Dorothy Prachyl, Ginny Svehlak, Geraldine Valek, Victoria Vlk. I hope I didn’t miss anyone. We had quilters all around. Thank you all. At 10:30 a.m., President Irene had her workshop. I think by the next meeting, they will have their squares sewn together - that is Georgia Holy and Dolores Vrana. By lunch time, we had 17 members and one guest - Joe Ehrenberger. President Irene led us in grace, and we will all enjoyed a delicious lunch - as always. Thank you to the set up and clean up of our food. After lunch, President Irene called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, the “Our Father” was recited for all our members. A moment of silence was held for Frances Pleiner, sister of our member Victoria Vlk, and Rex Spurgeon, Jr.. Secretary Dolores Vrana read the minutes of the last meeting, and Treasurer Dorothy Bobalek gave her report. Both were approved as read. Vice President Ginny Svehlak had no correspondence to read, but she read several funny clippings, which are always enjoyed. I don’t know where she finds all these funny things. Probably from the computer. Quilt scheduler Pat Fowler left early for a funeral so President Irene read the schedule. May - we will quilt for Dorothy J. Kudrna; June - Irene; and July - we will have elephant sale and show and tell. Members, start getting your items together; the time will be here before you know it. Sunshine Lady Eleanora announced the one and only birthday celebrant Joyce Ehrenberger. “Happy Birthday” was sung to her. We also
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signed a thinking of you card for Willy Matus. One evening, as Willy was leaving the KC Hall Catholic Daughters meeting, she tripped on something, fell, broke her hand, had a few stitches, and broke her dish. Thank God, she is doing well. She even worked at the Bluebonnet Festival here in Ennis this past weekend. Thank you went out to Geraldine Valek for donating two large serving spoons. Libbie brought coffee cups, napkins, and forks. Once when I talked with Bessie Laznovsky, she offered the Circle a double-knit quilt top if we wanted it. Of course, everyone said yes. Thank you, Bessie. I will pick it up when I deliver your quilt square to embroider your name on it. As everyone knows, I hope the Circle is making a friendship quilt top that we will quilt and give away later on. We would like all our members, even the homebound members, those who don’t come every month, to embroider their name on a square. If you have been contacted, please try and embroider your name or have someone embroider it for you. If not yet contacted, please call us. We want all our members’ names on the quilt. Eleanora thanked all who quilted on her quilt. The noodle-cutting strips method talked about will continue for several months. Members, look through your scrap material. You may find some nice pieces of material for noodle-cutting. It was good to see Sidney Bridewell and Cathy Vanden Eykel. Someone mentioned if we all saw her birthday picture in the Věstník - I had. We will have a quilt, show and tell again next month. Ann and I brought our quilts this month. I didn’t catch the names of who will bring theirs next time. I will let you know next month. Dorothy Bobalek was the 50-50 dollar winner. President Irene thanked all for coming, for quilting, for the delicious lunch, and for putting everything back in order. Other News Joyce and Joe Ehrenberger will spend Easter in North Carolina with her daughter’s family celebrating grandson Will Harris’ 18th birthday. Dorothy and Wesley Prachyl were happy to see daughter Cathy Cole and her family. Dorothy’s grandson Adam Cole played on the Mountain Water Polo team in the regional championship games in Keller and Southlake, Texas. He was selected for the Na-
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tional Championship in California in July. They are also proud and happy that grandson Andrew Cole has been selected for the National Honor Society. The high school Adam and Andrew attend is in Centennial Colorado and has 800 to 1,000 students in each grade. How great that is. I am proud for Dorothy. I hope everyone has a happy, blessed Easter. Take care, stay well, see you May 8. We will quilt, have lunch, 5050 dollar game, and meeting. Georgie Morales, Reporter —SPJST—
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Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week prior to the reunion date and as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you. June 14 Novosad family—at Shepherd King Lutheran Church, San Antonio, Texas. Submitted by Sue Hansmire, Lodge 202, Jourdanton. July 12 Descendants of Theresa- John and Peter Kaluza—at Knights of Columbus Hall in West, Texas. For information, contact Melody Presley (254) 216-2567; or email thepresleys@gmail.com. Submitted by Estelle Kaluza Smith, Lodge 84, Dallas.
Descendants of Anton and Alouise Jancak Kelner will hold their 29th re-
VӖSTNÍK union Saturday, June 7, 2014, at the American Legion Hall in East Bernard, Texas, from 12 noon to 9 p.m. Barbecue will be prepared. Please bring side dishes and desserts. Silverware, plates, cups, and drinks will be furnished. Please bring donated item(s) for the auction and silent auction, and baked goods and toys for the cake walk. Also, bring items like playing cards, dominoes, and games, as well as pictures, history, and recipes to share. Contact any of the following for information: Donnie Kelner/Co-President (979) 335-4795; Anthony Kelner/Co-President (832) 595-4179; Anthony (Tony) Kelner/Vice President (281) 342-2624; Helen Kelner/Secretary (281) 342-2624; Cheryl Garbs/Treasurer (832) 5665108; or Lillian Neely/Historian (713) 947-2472. Submitted by, Helen Kelner Lodge 28, East Bernard —SPJST—
The Sefcik-Kubin reunion is Sunday, June 1, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. at New Tabor Brethren Church Fellowship Hall located off CR 225 in Caldwell Texas. Each family is asked to bring a meat dish, vegetable dish, and dessert to be shared with everyone at the noon meal. Silverware, paper goods, coffee, and tea will be provided. For information, please call Gladys Watson (936) 399-6500 or Emily Welch (979) 774-4063. Thanks, and we look forward to seeing everyone! Submitted by, Emily Welch Lodge 17, New Tabor —SPJST—
In Memoriam Resolution of Sympathy We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, JERRY LOUIS KOPRIVA, SR., age 92, of Temple, who passed away peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior, on Sunday, April 13, 2014, at Scott and White Hospital in Temple. Funeral mass was held Wednesday, April 16 at 10 a.m. at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Jerry Kopriva, Sr. Church in Marak. Father Walter Matus, assisted by Father Ranjan Cletus, officiated the mass. Burial followed in Marak Catholic Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday, April 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at MarekBurns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron with a holy rosary recited at 7 p.m. Jerry was born December 31, 1921, to Frank Kopriva and Amalie Hrachovy Kopriva. On July 18, 1944, he married Angeline Vrazel. She preceded him in death on June 22, 1984. He was also preceded in death by brothers John, Joe, Frank, Jr., and Anton. In his early adult years, Mr. Kopriva was a farmer and later worked for Chupik’s and Temple Products, where he retired after 20 years. He absolutely loved his Czech heritage, fluently speaking the language, eating kolaches, and dancing and listening to polkas and waltzes, most notably the Vrazels Polka Band. He was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and loved camping at the lake. Jerry was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. Mr. Kopriva was a character, who lived with a zest for life. It would be hard to find someone who worked harder or played harder in his life. He possessed a tremendous sense of humor, his smile was infectious, and his exploits were legendary. Young and old were drawn to him, and if you met him, he was a friend. However, what he loved and adored above all was his family. He lived for
the many stories of their accomplishments and day-to-day activities. He is survived by son Jerry Kopriva, Jr. and wife Marilyn of Troy; daughter Dorothy Kopriva Frei and husband David Frei of Seaton; grandchildren Dwayne Frei of Temple and wife Wendy, Jennifer Kopriva Valle of Troy and husband Tommy, Debbie Frei Mucha of Red Ranger and husband Wes, Eric Kopriva of Troy and wife Zaida, and Heather Kopriva Evans of Troy and husband Nathan; 12 greatgrandchildren; brothers Walter Kopriva of Temple and Willie Kopriva of Hanover; and sister Vlasta Reed of Daphne, Alabama. Serving as pallbearers were Dwayne Frei, Eric Kopriva, Tommy Valle, Nathan Evans, Wes Mucha, and Edward Kopriva. Resolution Committee Ruth Kohutek Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek —SPJST—
In Memory of Elsie Hull Elsie Theresa (Fojt) Hull, 92, died on March 12, 2014, at Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth, Maine, where she had resided for more than two years. Elsie was born on March 3, 1922, in Snook, Texas, the third of four children of Frank J. and Theresa (Hurta) Fojt. During World War II, she moved to Washington, D.C., to work for the Department of the Navy, where she met her husband, Naval officer and World War II veteran John Robert (‘Bob’) Hull. The couple lived briefly in Michigan, where Bob commenced his career as an engineer for The Torrington Company, and then in Torrington, Connecticut, before settling in 1953 in Litchfield, Connecticut. Elsie remained in Litchfield, where she raised her three beloved children and donated countless hours to school, church, and civic organizations, until she moved to Maine in 2009. Elsie was a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook. Elsie was predeceased in 1991 by husband Bob. She is survived by daughter Susan Modie and son-in-law Donald Modie of New York City, New York; daugh-
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VӖSTNÍK ter Carol Hull of Woburn, Massachusetts; son John R. Hull, Jr. and daughter-in-law Susanni Douville of Portland; granddaughters Jennifer Modie, Kate Hull, and Christie Hull; and great- grandson Ethan Modie. Memorial services are planned for a later date in Litchfield, Connecticut. Contributions may be made in Elsie’s name to The Memorial SloanKettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, New York 10065. —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy The Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek, No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, GLENN EUGENE RABEL of Hallettsville. He passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014, at University Hospital in San Antonia at the age of 52 years. He was born on March 9, 1962, in Houston to Marvin and Lillian Cernoch Rabel. Glenn was a member of the Class of 1982 at Sam Houston High School in Houston. He worked as a machinist until his illness in 1992. He struggled with kidney disease for many years and had a kidney transplant and did well until two years ago. He enjoyed the country life of fishing and hunting, and he loved animals, especially his pugs, Haley and Norton. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville; KJT Lodge 6 of Dubina; and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Glenn is survived by parents Marvin and Lillian Rabel of Hallettsville; niece Ashley Lores and husband Ricky and their children, Roxy and Reya; and friend Rita Pineda and her daughter Star. He was preceded in death by brother Stacey E. Rabel; and grandparents Joe and Mary Rabel and Albert and Victoria Cernoch. Visitation began at 4 p.m., Sunday, March 30 at Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville. Rosary was recited at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 31 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church followed by funeral mass at 11 a.m. Msgr. John Peters officiated. Entombment was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Sacred
Heart Catholic Church or a charity of donor’s choice. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Gayenell Chudej Victoria Zak —SPJST—
In Memory of Estelle Bohac Estelle Georgie Kaluza Pawelka Poole Bohac left this world at age 86, on Friday, February 28, 2014. Estelle was born February 2, 1928, in Ammannsville, Texas, to John and Anne Belcik Kaluza. Visitation was held Thursday, March 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church; rosary Estelle Bohac was recited at 7 p.m. Funeral mass was at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 7 at St. Michael’s. Estelle married Fritz Wolfgang Pawelka in 1953 in Ammannsville and moved to Clute shortly thereafter. The couple moved to Lake Jackson in 1959 where she lived until her death. In 1963, Fritz passed away of heart failure and Estelle was left alone with four small boys to raise. Estelle went to work at Brockman’s Department Store and part-time at Sears until she landed a job with Dow Chemical in 1980 working in the mail room where she worked until her retirement in 1995. In April 1967, Estelle married R.T. Poole and was married to him until his death from cancer in 1978. Estelle was then a very busy single mom until she reconnected with childhood friend Frank Bohac. Estelle married Frank on New Year’s Eve in 1994 and was married to him at the time of her death. Estelle was active in civic, community, and charity work through her involvement in St. Michael’s Catholic Church where she was a charter member, serving on the pastoral council for four years, CCD teacher and education assistant administrator for 13 years, and church auction chairperson for 25-plus years. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas and helped organize the court in Brazosport and was a charter member of St. Michael’s
Court. Estelle was involved with the Brazosport Chamber of Commerce (Woman of the Year in 1973), P.O.L.K.A., (Polka Lovers of America), KJZT, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Brazosport Business and Professional Women’s Club for which she served as president of the local chapter from 1970 to 1971 and was its Woman of the Year in 1969. She also worked with Heart Association, Cancer Association, Muscular Dystrophy, and Cystic Fibrosis Associations. Estelle also won the Personalities of the South award in 1972 and 1973 and was recommended in 1974. She was also listed in the World’s Who’s Who of Women. When she wasn’t donating her time to her many organizations, Estelle loved to travel, go to polka dances, garden with a passion, can her famous pickles, and bake kolaches for her children and grandchildren. Estelle worked tirelessly for all organizations that she was involved with and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was definitely one of a kind. Estelle was a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Fritz Pawelka; husband R.T. Poole; daughter Denise; son Darcy; step-daughter Vicki Mobley; sisters Lily, Annie, Martha, and Alice; and brothers Emil, Eddie, Melvin, Herbert, and John. She is survived by husband Frank Bohac; sons Darrell Pawelka (Glenda) and Dean Pawelka (Shirley) of Clute; son Durwin Pawelka of Lake Jackson; daughter-in-law Rachel Pawelka of Clute; step-daughter Teresa Bohac Wagner; son-in-law Michael Mobley; grandchildren Renee Pawelka (Cody), Ashley Pawelka, Chelsea (Pawelka) Erickson, Dane Pawelka, Jennifer Pawelka, Jonathan Pawelka, Stephen Forkum, Michael Forkum, Douglas Mobley, and Cynthia (Jeremy) Huddleston; and great-grandchildren C.J. Erickson, Caleb, Madison and Caimyn Maddox, and Mikayla, Logan, and Eli Huddleston; sisters Pauline Trefny and Gladys Thurman (Ed); along with numerous nieces and nephews. Estelle requested that donations be made to Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum - Hoelscher Haus, P.O. Box 72, La Grange, Texas 78945. May our departed sister rest in peace. —SPJST—
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In Memory of Daniel Mott Daniel Lee Mott, 66 of Caldwell passed away in Caldwell. Services were held Thursday, March 6, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Phillips and Luckey Chapel with Reverend Rick Mitchell officiating. Internment followed in Caldwell Masonic Daniel Mott Cemetery. Military honors were provided by VFW Post 4458. Danny was born June 27, 1947, in San Augustine, Texas, to parents D.L. Mott and Willie Faye (Hampshire) Mott. Daniel grew up in Silsbee with his mother Willie Faye and stepdad R.J. Smith whom Danny always recognized as his father. Daniel married Alice Courtney January 30, 1976, in Caldwell. He worked for Santa Fe Burlington Northern Railroad for nearly 35 years. Daniel enjoyed many hobbies such as hunting, fishing, working with his tractor at the farm, and spending time with his grandsons and family. He always cherished his time with all of his railroad buddies. He served his country in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Fulton. He was a member of VFW Post 4458, Railroad Union, and past chairman of the Railroad PAC Committee. Mr. Mott was preceded in death by his parents; and father R.J. Smith. Danny is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Alice Mott of Caldwell; son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Susan Mott of Caldwell; brother Ronnie Smith and wife Mary of Silsbee; sister Ginger Boddie of Port Arthur; grandsons Caleb and Nolan Mott of Caldwell; other relatives and numerous friends and coworkers. Serving as pallbearers were Jack Campbell, Carl Schilling, Larry Huggins, Ronnie Phillip, Ryan Loehr and Rick Johnson. Memorials may be given to Calvary Baptist Church Youth or General Fund or charity of your choice. —SPJST—
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VӖSTNÍK 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.
State Youth Director shares May updates Dear SPJST Youth Leaders, May is here and that means school will soon be out and a number of our youth will be graduating from high
school. Graduating seniors, always remember the values your parents, grandparents, and the SPJST Youth Program have instilled in you and know that they help to define the person you are today. Most of all, believe in yourself and have the courage and conviction to stand up for what is right. Strive to do your best. Congratulations! I wish you much success
with everything you do in life. I have been to several district spring meetings and Easter egg hunts in the last month. Everyone has been so nice, and I have enjoyed every minute of my travels. Many of our youth have taken the time to decorate an egg and participate in the kraslice contest. It has been very exciting to me to see the eggs and the pride each youth has in the work that they have done. Two more district spring meetings remain and then we will be in full swing for camp and youth achievement days. Online Camp Forms Campers and Chaperones: To register for 2014 SPJST Camp, log on to www.spjst.org. Click on “Summer Camp Registration.” On the Summer Camp Registration page, you will be able to register for your district’s camp. Prior to beginning the registration process, please review the list of information needed to complete the application. Please follow the instructions on the page. Be sure to read and answer each question. As always, the immunization information is very important. Type “NA” for anything that is not applicable. The form seems to
be much easier than last year’s form. If you have any questions, please let us know. Each camper and chaperone will receive a confirmation email. Please print out the email and turn in the information to your youth leader. The youth leader will have the parent and the camper sign a camp release form that will then be turned into the home office. The camp application is not considered complete until the camp release form is received back at the home office. Below is the very last day that camp forms will be accepted. LIT and Chaperone—May 22 District Camps—June 1 Chaperone Training All camp chaperone training will be held in your district. The District Youth Counselors will let you know what day training will be available. You may attend training at any of the training courses offered. If you are unable to attend the live training, please contact me and we can try and work out an alternative training.
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Beseda Dancers perform for First Lady of Texas Mrs. Anita Perry and her staff. She was in Caldwell for the introduction of the Texas Main Street Program for which the city of Caldwell was selected. CENTER PHOTO: Our group with
Mrs. Perry. Jada Parks, Ashlyn Kellum, Chandler Sebesta, Alexia Perkkio, Braden Perkkio, Dillon Narro, Macy Narro, Weston Beasley, and First Lady of Texas Mrs. Anita Perry. RIGHT PHOTO: She thought we were great!
LEFT and CENTER PHOTOS: Dancing for the audience at the reception. PHOTO 3: Maylee enjoys the program. RIGHT PHOTO: Mrs.
Perry addresses the crowd.
—Submitted by Dillon and Macy Narro
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VӖSTNÍK Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Youth Club Officer Elections All youth clubs are to have officer elections at their May meeting for the 2014-2015 youth year. This is a very important exercise in democracy. Best wishes to all the young people who are elected to the officer positions. You will play a very important role in your youth club. If you have questions, the information on youth club officer positions and elections can be found on the SPJST Youth website at http://www.spjst.org/youthhandbook.html or in your Youth Club Handbook on pages 16 to 18. Camp Tee-Shirt Orders Due May 31 Youth leaders, please let parents know that they can order their chil-
dren’s camp tee-shirts online at http://www.spjst.org/camp_teeshirt_or der.html. This year’s camp tee-shirts are available for sale. The deadline to order is May 31. Tee-shirts can be delivered to camp, picked up at the Home Office, or mailed to you for $2. Flag Day Essay Contest All SPJST youth between the ages of six and high school senior are encouraged to enter this year’s Flag Day Contest. This contest will promote patriotism and creative literacy. There will also be a coloring contest for members ages eight and under. Several prizes will be awarded in the Flag Day Contest. All of the winners will be announced at the SPJST Flag Day Ceremony on Saturday, June 14 at the William R. Courtney Texas State Vet-
erans Home in Temple. The deadline for all entries is May 31. Please make reference to the Flag Day Essay Contest guidelines enclosed with this mailing. This year’s theme is “How Do You Honor Our National Flag?” Important Notice: Vestnik Projects and Fourth Quarterly Merit Reports Due June 2 Please remember the Vestnik projects and Fourth Quarterly Merit Reports are due on Monday, June 2. If you mail them to the Home Office on or after June 2, this does not give Tammy enough time (one week) to get the data to the District Youth Counselors on who is eligible to attend SPJST Camp and Youth Achievement Day.
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2014 Leaders-In-Training Retreat Leaders-In-Training Retreat will be at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm on June 13 to 15. Registration will start at 1 p.m. on Friday, and LIT will end on Sunday at 10 a.m. This will give the LITs the opportunity to acquire some great leadership skills, learn new games, make new friends, unplug, and reconnect with their peers while having a great time! LITs must attend this event in order to be eligible to assist with their district’s summer camping season. LITs will also assist their youth leaders with their youth clubs throughout the year. Youth eligible to be a Leader-InTraining? LITs are active high schoolaged youth who have been approved by their youth leader and District Youth Counselor as responsible and
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Jerry Jerry is is going going to to c camp amp ffor or the the ffirst irst time. time. H Help e lp h him im llearn earn tthe he SP SPJST JST Camp Camp Rules. Rules. Fill Fill the the blank blank w with ith tthe he correct correct r rule ule number number ffrom rom tthe he llist is t o off SP SPJST JST r rules ules p provided rovided iin n tthe he previous pr evious column. column. 1. Jerry Jerry notices notices that that another another boy boy iin nh his is cabin cabin has has ssome ome n new ew sshoes hoes th that at h hee rreally eally likes. likes. Jerry Jerry decides decides that that he he wants wants to borrow borrow them them while while he he is is at ccamp. amp. Wh ich rrule ule would would ap ply to this this ssituation? ituation? _______ Which apply 2. Since Since it it iiss Je rry’s first first year year to go to camp, camp, some some of the the other other boys boys in in Jerry’s h is cabin cabin want want to iinitiate nitiate Je rry into into their their group. group. Jerry Jerry is is worried worried his Jerry ab out w hat mi ght h appen. Wh ich rrule ule w ould ap ply to th is ssituation? ituation? about what might happen. Which would apply this _______ 3. Jerry Jerry meets meets his his cousin, cousin, S arah, at camp camp and and d ecides that that h ants to Sarah, decides hee w wants vi sit h er after after lights lights out. out. His His chaperone chaperone catches catches him him leaving leaving the the cabin. cabin. visit her Wh ich rrule ule or rules rules may Jerry Jerry be be about about to violate? violate? _______ _______ Which 4. Another Another b oy fr om Je rry’s school school iiss atte nding camp. camp. The The boy boy has has a boy from Jerry’s attending sstuttering tuttering problem problem an d some some of the the kids kids at sschool chool p ick on h im. Je rry and pick him. Jerry mak es a joke joke about about th oy w hen h rives at h is ccabin. abin. Wh ich makes thee b boy when hee ar arrives his Which S PJST camp camp rule rule h as Jerry Jerry broken? broken? _______ SPJST has 5. Jerry’s Jerry’s chaperone chaperone informs informs the the cabin cabin group group that that th ey w ill be be going going to they will th ake afte lunch. Jerry Jerry does does not not really really want want to go to the the lake lake so so he he thee llake afterr lunch. d ecides to sstay tay at the the dining dining hall. hall. Wh ich S PJST camp camp rule rule would would decides Which SPJST ap ply in in this this ssituation? ituation? ________ apply At th ool, Je rry’s ccabin abin gr oup decides decides to throw throw a camper camper from from 6. At thee p pool, Jerry’s group another cabin cabin group group into into the the pool pool as a jok e. Wh ich S PJST ccamp amp rrule ule another joke. Which SPJST have they they violated? violated? ________ have
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mature enough to be a LIT. The youth club member may attend the LIT Workshop after completing a LeadersIn-Training application. Forms are avail- able from Youth Leaders and District Youth Counselors. The LIT form can be found at http://www.spjst.org/f/SPJST_LIT_C ONTRACT.pdf Join Hands Day—May 3 Our goal for 2014 is to have 50 or more lodges participate. What can your youth club do? Some of the great projects from years past included baking for the needy, cemetery clean-ups, highway beautification, assisting veterans and senior citizens programs, conducting a variety of fix-up and refurbishing projects and fundraiser for your local volunteer fire department. When coming up with ideas for your project try to do something that will be noticed by the public. Please know that your project does not have to be held on May 3, but could be scheduled a few weeks after the actual date. Also, please remember to turn in the Join Hands Day application so that your group can receive the $100 incentive. If you have any questions, please contact me. 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive There’s still time for youth club members to send in donations for this year’s 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Thanks to all of the youth and youth clubs who have contributed to this wonderful project. All youth who donate at least $2 will receive two merit points. All youth who donate at least $5 will also receive a certificate. May 31 is the deadline to receive credit. State YAD—August 2 at Mayborn Center in Temple Some of you will need hotel rooms for State YAD. You can find the information on our website at http://www.spjst.org/stateyad.html. Please make your reservations as soon as you can to make sure you get a room. End Of Summer Getaway! Good times await you at the Corpus Christi End of Summer Getaway. Start making your plans now to join us on Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10,for a fun-filled weekend. This year, we will again be staying at Emerald Beach Inn which is located right on the beach. There will be a lot of activities for the whole family. Ad-
VӖSTNÍK ditional details will be presented in the Vestnik as they become available. June Online Youth Meeting If you are planning on joining in our June online meeting, we will be using GoToMeeting.com. Below is the information you will need to enter into the meeting. It is scheduled to be on Monday, June 2 at 7 p.m.
Dear Readers, My family and I recently took a trip to Arlington, Texas. My Twelve baseball team and I played in a tournament at the Texas Rangers Youth Ballpark and received second place! Several of my family members came out to watch me play. It was so awesome to get to play right next to the Texas
If members are able to use a computer they will be able to see my desktop, and I will be able to share documents. Members will still be able to call into the meeting with the phone number provided. This information will change each time there is a scheduled meeting. Please join my meeting on June 2 at 7 p.m. CDT. https://www3.go-
Rangers Stadium. My dad, mom, brother, grandma, grandpa, and I also got to attend a Texas Rangers Baseball game at Globe Life Park. It was my first time to go to a Texas Rangers game. We had a lot of fun. Fraternally, Weston Beasley —SPJST—
My Twelve baseball team and I played in the tournament at Texas Rangers Youth Ballpark. We won the second place award in the tournament.
My dad, mom, brother, grandma, grandpa, and I attended a Texas Rangers Baseball game at Globe Life Park. It was my first time to go to a Texas Rangers game.
tomeeting.com/join/266641454. Dial +1 (805) 309-0012. Access Code: 266-641-454. Meeting ID: 266-641454. Fraternally yours, Lynette Talasek State Youth Director —SPJST—
Online youth club meeting set for May 5 Attention youth club members and others interested in learning more about the SPJST’s great youth program. Make plans to meet — online or by telephone — Monday, May 5 at 7 p.m. for the SPJST Youth Department’s online youth club meeting. This online meeting represents an effort by the Youth Department to use technology to bring young people together. Online conference will introduce young people to the SPJST Youth Program, especially those members belonging to lodges without youth clubs or living in areas not presently accessible to a youth club. Conducting meetings while miles apart is easy with online conferencing. Youth club members currently belonging to an active youth club will also be able to join in these meetings and may receive credit for attending up to two teleconference or online meetings. This may be crucial for those youth club members seeking to qualify for their district youth achievement days or camp. To join in this youth club online conference meeting, May 5 at 7 p.m. CDT. go to https://www3.gotomeeting.com/join/125-793-646. You may want to also use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) during the conference - a headset is recommended. You can also join in by calling in using your telephone. Dial+1 (626) 521-0014 Access Code: 125-793-646. The meeting ID is 125-793-646. The agenda for the May 5 online meeting will focus on making preparations for upcoming events this spring. The meeting is expected to last approximately 15 minutes. —SPJST—
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Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club to host flag retirement ceremony Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club invites everyone to a flag retirement ceremony on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at Flag Hall in Cyclone. The event is open to the public. If you or someone you know has a tattered, old flag that needs to be retired, please bring it with you to the ceremony. We will add your worn flag to our collection and retire it with respect. The youth club will also host a hamburger supper fundraiser that same evening. The meal will include a hamburger, chips, drink, and dessert for $5. The event will also serve as the May meeting for the youth club. We look forward to seeing you on May 14. Fraternally, Brenda Maddux Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club reports on April meeting SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton met on April 13, 2014 at Taiton Community Center. The meeting was called to order by President Dylan. We recited the Pledge of Allegiance, youth club motto, and prayer. Mrs. Bubela thanked everyone who attended the District Six Spring Meet-
ing and participated in the egg contest. She was very pleased with everyone’s creative eggs. She thanked everyone who came out to work the St. John’s Altar Society Chicken Dinner. Some upcoming dates for us to put on our calendars are May 3—Join Hands Day; June 29—District Six YAD at Taiton Community Center; July 14 to 17—District Six Camp at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm; August 2—State YAD at the Mayborn Center in Temple; and August 8 to 10—Corpus Christi Getaway. Our next meeting will be May 6 at Casa Hernandez at 6:30 p.m. This will be our graduation social for our two outgoing seniors. The meeting was then adjourned. Fraternally, Grant Bubela —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena youth pitches at baseball game Dear SPJST, We had our first baseball game on Thursday, and I got to pitch the entire game. I did pretty good. We lost our game, but Mom and Dad said I did good. Tanner Wood —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: The Easter Bunny comes to Lodge 88, Houston for the annual Easter party on Saturday, April 12, 2014. CENTER PHOTO: Let them loose and move
Lodge 49, Rowena youth plays second base Dear SPJST, I played second base at my baseball game, and I got someone out. I was really happy for that. I didn’t hit the ball, but my Mom said there’s always next time. Hunter Wood —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena youth ready for school to end Dear SPJST, At our spring meeting, my Easter egg won second place. I got a prize for it and was really happy. I’m working on my scrapbook page for our lodge’s scrapbook. I’m ready for school to be out and tests to be over with. Morgann Wood —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club plans May 17 meeting This is a reminder that the next meeting will be on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at 10 a.m. This will be our last meeting for the youth year, and we will elect our 2014 officers at this time. We will have pizza and dessert after working in the youth room to update some of the cabinets and closets.
out of the way. Eggs, watch out! RIGHT PHOTO: Easter Bunny sits with Kinsley. —Submitted by Denae Bronikowski
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We have a great deal to discuss and do, so please plan to arrive on time so we can have a fun time, too! Please call or email me with any questions. Fraternally, Barbara Linney-Gonzalez Youth Leader —SPJST—
SPJST Camp application checklist SPJST Summer Camp applications are now available online at www.spjst.org. Before you begin your 2014 SPJST Summer Camp application, please be sure to have the following items in front of you. This will help expedite your application process and hopefully alleviate any frustrations you may have had in the past. When you have completed the application, you will be instructed to print off the verification email and turn this into your lodge youth leader. Your lodge youth leader will then have you sign a camper release form. Once you have signed the camper release form, your application process will be complete. 1. Custodial parent contact information 2. Three emergency contacts • Name • Relationship • Home phone number • Cell phone number • Work phone number 3. List of known allergies: medication, food, and other known allergies 4. List of Medications that are taken on a regular basis: • Medication name • Dosage • Reason for medication 5. Shot record 6. Doctor’s name and contact number 7. Dentist’s name and contact number 8. Orthodontist’s name and contact number 9. Insurance provider 10. Insurance policy number —SPJST—
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Podpora
BENEVOLENCE
ROČNÍK 102 CISLO 18
Severotexaská universita obržela další podporu hudební katedry Margarita Venegas (K veřejnění zaslal Sidney Kacíř, přeložil Jan Vaculík) Katedra české hudby a kultury Severotexaské university v Dentonu ve státě Texasu obdržela jeden milion dolarů od Dra. Francise Kostohryza jako podporu katedry české hudby a kultury, kterou založili jeho rodiče Frank a Hermína Kostohryzovi. Ustanovení katedry, které podporuje vyučování, představení a výzkum české hudby a kultury, bylo umožněno Frankem a Hermínou (Hurta) Kostohryzovými v roce 2006 ve spolupráci s Českou vzdělávací nadací
Wednesday Evenings Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive, Taylor, 6 to approximately, 8 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech. May 18 TCHCC Slavnost - May Fest—at TCHCC, 250 Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas: 10 a.m. - tribute to immigrants 1906 to 1910; 11:30 a.m. lunch served; Czech music 12 to 4 p.m.; fun for everyone - Czech village/museum tours, pastry shop, classic car show, gift shop, prize drawing, silent auction, food, and drinks available all day. For cost/information, call (888) 785-4500; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org. May 22 Czech Heritage Museum Seminar: Life and Times of Saints Cyril and Methodius—reception at CHM, 119 West French Street, Temple, Texas, 6 p.m. Presentation by Fr. Stephen
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Slovanská Podporující Jednota Státu Texas
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státu Texasu a mnohými přispivateli. Původní katedra byla založna rodiči a obohatila kulturní život nejen v Dentonu, ale v mnohým městech po celém Texasu, rovněž poskytoval neobyčejnou možnost pro umělecké vyžití uměců. Stipendium podporuje celoroční pobyt věhlasných českých hudebníků, skladatelů, umělců a vzdělavatelů na Severotexaské universitě, kde mohou učit, představit svoje umění a pořádat výzkum hudby. Dosavadní podpora ze stipendia umožnila představení opery Bedřicha Smetany Prodaná nevěsta v českém jazyce, mezinárodní hudební festival a konferenci o Leošovi Janáčkovi a zájezd po Texasu několika folklorních souborů po krajanských osadách. Janáčkův festival se konal za spolupráce s Janáčkovou akademií músických umění v Brně na Moravě v Česká republice. Konference obsahoala umělecká představení a aka-
Nesrsta and Fr. Paul Chovanec at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple, 7 p.m. For seminar information, contact the SPJST Fraternal Department (800) 727-7578. June 7 Texas Czech Genealogical Society presents: From the Ship to the Plow A look into the early lives of our Texas Czech Ancestors—at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main, Temple, Texas. Morning refreshments, four speakers, TCGS Research Library/Office, silent auction, Czech items for sale, Pioneer Room, Czech Veterans’ Museum and Wall of Honor, lunch. For registration/information, contact Deane Hodon (512) 251-5201; or via email bdhodon@sbcglobal.net June 21 TCHCC and CHS Youth and Family Day—at the Center, 250 Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas. For information, call (888) 785-4500; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org. —SPJST—
demické rozpravy na obou stranách oceánu. Milion dolarů od Dra. Francise Kostohryza umožní financovat platy umělců, cestovní útraty a další vydání
30.duben.2014 pro spolupracovníky Severotexaské university a moravských muzikantů a učitelů a poskytne další prostředky pro více koncertů a představení v českém jazyce.
TCGS Gift Shop offers excellent Mother’s Day gifts
Why not give Mom a very special and personal gift selected from the large array of items available in the Texas Czech Genealogical Society’s gift shop? It is located in the basement level of the SPJST Home Office at 520 North Main Street in Temple, Texas, and is open on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Recent additions to inventory include a number of art glass pieces, along with crystal bowls, serving pieces, covered boxes, and vases, which were all made in the Czech Republic. A few of the new items are shown here. We have several antique porcelain vases, bowls, and other items, which are no longer being manufactured. Especially desirable is our new collection of Kusak cut and engraved
crystal items, including vases, bowls, pitchers, cream and sugar sets, cruets, and several types of glasses. This would be a perfect time to start a collection of this beautiful crystal for the special lady in your life. Also available are Czech tile trivets, spoon rests, salt and pepper shakers, candle holders, magnets, eggs, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, and books, as well as a large assortment of rosaries. Our volunteers are eager to help you select the perfect gift for this and every occasion. We invite you to visit us soon. Also, visit our booth at the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration this Saturday, May 3 at Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there! —SPJST—
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VӖSTNÍK President university Neal Smatresk poděkoval za jeden milion dolarů a vyslovil naději, že nadace a universita budou i nadále v budoucnosti spolupracovat ve prospěch studentů a veřejnosti, která se potěší vzácnou hudbou a kulturními zážitky.. Severotexaská universita má nyní k dlouhodobé práci dostatek prostředků. Dean hudební katedry James Scott doplnil, že stupendium umožní studentům, učitelům, hostujícím umělcům a i veřejnosti prožívat historicky významou českou clasickou i lidovou hudbu. S dodatečným příspěvkem se otevírají další možnosti spolupráce, zvláště když naše hudba má hluboké kořeny a dědictví v několika částech státu Texasu. V Texasu žije významné množství občanů našeho původu, kteří jsou nyní dědicové a potomci moravských a českých přistěhovalců z druhé poloviny 19. století. Česká vzdělávací nadace státu Texasu byla založena v roce 1954, aby udržovala český jazyk, kulturu a dějiny. Kostohryzovo stipendium bylo oslavováno v roce 2007. Hudební katedra na Severotexaské universitě a katedra českého jazyka a literatury na Texaské universitě v Austině, Tx. a stipendium na Texaské A and M universitě v College Station, Tx. jsou jediné tři university, kde byly založeny katedry úsilím České vzdělávací nadace státu Texasu. Dr. Francis Kostyhryz zdůraznil, že podpora katedry prospívá studentům na Severotexaské universitě, krajanské veřejnosti a osvětlí hudební dějiny a hudbu, kterou jeho rodiče měli tak rádi. Dr. Kostyhryz vzpomíná na radost při poslechu naší hudby, když vyrůstal ve Středním Texasu a vyslovil naději, že naše hudba bude znít Texasem na další léta ve spolupráci Severotexaské university a České vzdělávací nadace státu Texasu. Další informace poskytuje website www.unt.edu/news anebo news.unt.edu. —SPJST—
Texas Czech Genealogical Society Website: txczgs.org
Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs.” For membership: Merlene Bravenec (254) 778-7285
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TCHCC presents Slavnost - May Fest
Czech School of Dallas seeks volunteers Dear Community, We are looking for a few families who would be willing to accommodate a teacher for two nights and possibly give the person a ride at least once on any of these days—June 27 to June 29, 2014. Czech School of Dallas together with Sokol Dallas is organizing the annual conference of Czech Schools Without Borders. We are anticipating teachers from all around the United States. It would be wonderful if we could help them by accommodating as many as possible within our circle. If you know you will be in town and can help, please contact me at czechschoolofdallas@yahoo.com This conference is open to the public so even you can join us and learn how Czech Government supports Czech communities all around the world. We look forward to hearing from you! With gratitude, Nina Marcussen —SPJST—
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Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center Presents Slavnost - May Fest on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at the Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas. Event will include 10 a.m. - tribute to immigrants of 1906 to 1910; 11:30 a.m. - lunch served; Czech music 12 to 4 p.m.; fun for everyone - Czech village/museum tours, pastry shop, classic car show, gift shop, prize drawing, silent auction, food, and drinks available all day. For cost/information, call (888) 7854500; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org. —SPJST—
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Mother’s Day Sunday, May 11, 2014
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SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone 411 FM 964 12 miles east of Temple
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Saturday, May 3, 2014
SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall
10842 State Hwy. 53 - Temple - Star Hall is seven miles east of Temple on Highway 53 (Adams Avenue).
The Red Ravens 7 to 11 p.m.
Hall/kitchen/bar open at 6 p.m. BYOB Set-ups available. $8 per person
Also, join us during the day for the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration. Seaton Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Lighted parking lot. Call (254) 760-7819 for more information.
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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 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 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 18, ELGIN (2) Saturday, May 17—Pure Country Band, country/western, mix music, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $8 per person Sunday, May 18—Ennis Czech Boys, polka, waltz, mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $8 per person. Kitchen will be open. Sunday, June 22—Jodie Mikula Band, polka, waltz, mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $8 per person. Kitchen will be open. Saturday, June 28—Western Days: Free Appreciation Dance, Pure County Band, country/western, mix music. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Kitchen will be open.
LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Friday, May 2—Social night Sunday, May 4—SPJST Lodge No. 6 Meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, May 16—Social night Sunday, May 25—Lander reunion Saturday, May 31—West Independent School District - 8th grade party/dance Sunday, June 1—RVOS Lodge No. 46 meeting/Family Day, 11 a.m.
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 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) 8260005. 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 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Rita Marburger (512) 8592584. 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 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 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) Wednesday, May 14—Youth club hamburger supper fundraiser, flag retirement ceremony, and May meeting, 6:30 p.m. Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit at blinking light on Hwy 53 to FM 485; go one mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Mark or Brenda Maddux (254) 985-0002; Hall phone: (254) 985-2393. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Saturday, May 3—Rental Sunday, May 4—Youth Club Meeting Saturday, May 17—Rental Saturday, May 24—Rental Saturday, May 31—Benefit Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay on Hwy 287 East until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and
go under the overpass at Interstate 45. Go approx. 3/4 mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (972) 875-8381; Hall Phone: (972) 875-8381. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
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 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 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Six Mile Presbyterian Church, Royal Road, Port Lavaca, Texas
LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) Friday, May 2—Dance: Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA Booster Club make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.) Sunday, May 4—Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club Meeting, 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4—Lodge 29, Taylor adult meeting, 3 p.m. Covered dish meal follows meeting. Friday, May 9—Dance: Texas Pioneers, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA Booster Club make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.) Wednesday, May 14—Live music: Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 16—Dance: The Lawmen, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA Booster Club make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.) Friday, May 23—Dance: Glen Collins Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA Booster Club make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.) Wednesday, May 28—Live music: Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 30—Old Friends 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) 4681347. Music: All Wednesday and Friday night dances have free admission. Second and fourth Wednesday of the month/music by Bobby Jay Five Band; Fridays, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Old-fashioned hamburgers served every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. LODGE 30, TAITON (6) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo. LODGE 32, VICTORIA (6) Lodge Hall: 3502 North Laurent, Victoria. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 35, ELK (3) Saturday, May 3—Santa Fe Station Saturday, May 17—Lost Heart Highway Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH-35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy. 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy. 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end - turn right; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka (254) 749-3326; Hall Phone: (254) 8639320. 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) 237-9099/day; (830) 839-4353/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) 218-3527; FAC Ronnie Roesler (979) 406-0158.
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) 9852548. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: From Taylor, take the South Loop. Turn right on FM 112. Go about 1/2 mile. Turn right on FM 619. Go about three miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (512) 450-8310. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; except 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) 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 Phone: (254) 657-2485. 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 Highway 36, Needville. Directions: Lodge building is located at the corner of Highway 36 and FM 361. Hall Rental Information:
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VӖSTNÍK (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. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Bradley Stavinoha (979) 739-2386. LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH-35 East in Dallas, take IH-20 East. From IH-20 East, take the IH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH-45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street; take a right on Floyd Street. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: (214) 826-3557. Hall Phone: (214) 823-0072. Band Bookings: Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north onto 50th Street; go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Lucas Davidson (254) 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) 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.lodge88.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 97, PLACEDO (6) Saturday, May 3—Join Hands Day at Hospice of South Texas, 605 East Locust, Victoria (behind Harding and Parker Drug Store off Navarro), 9 a.m. Volunteers needed. Lodge Meetings: Second Friday in March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Diana Redd (361) 649-4388 for meeting location. LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Directions: From Floresville, take FM 536 West three miles to FM 1303; turn right and go two miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (830) 393-7796. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN (7) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of March, June, September, and December, 1:30 p.m. at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard, Corpus Christi. LODGE 130, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: For monthly meeting date/time/location, call Secretary Stanley (Martha) Vrla (214) 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) 7947674. 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 IH20 West exit. Stay on IH-20 West until you come to 820; stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro Highway and Azle Street exit. Take Azle Street exit; go to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light. Go to the second traffic light, then turn right onto Boat Club Road. Go approx. 2 1/2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (817) 237-5181. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of March, June, September, and December. Call Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting time/location. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of every other month, 1 p.m. Call Secretary Cynthia Kristinek (806) 763-7245; cjkristinek@yahoo.com for meeting location. LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of January, April, July, and October, 12 noon at Wall Volunteer Fire Department, Wall. LODGE 162, IOWA COLONY (5) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony. LODGE 169, BRENHAM (1) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, October, and December at 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) 993-6878; Hall Phone: (713) 487-3297. Country/western dances are held on the first Saturday of each month, 7 to 11 p.m., except when noted. Variety dances are held on the fourth Saturday of each month, 7 to 10 p.m., except when noted. Beer, soft drinks, and ice are available at the bar. (Do not bring them inside the hall.) Regular Lodge/Covered Dish Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, meal at 1 p.m. followed by meeting at 2 p.m. with the exception of November and December, as noted. Lodge Executive Board Meetings/Trustee Meetings and Workdays: First Monday of each month, (unless the first Monday is a holiday) at 2 p.m. Dances: Held the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Variety Dances: Fourth Saturday of the month, unless noted. LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2) Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River. Directions: Hall is on the south side of Academy, just off Hwy 95, on the right. Hall Rental Information: (254) 982-4530. Hall Phone: (254) 982-4434. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall; Trustees meet at 4:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; kitchen is open. LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at Carmine Lions Club Building, 201 Centennial Street, Carmine. LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Hall: 1150 South Burleson Boulevard, Burleson. Directions: IH-35 West, one-quarter mile south of Hidden Creek Parkway exit in Burleson. Hall Rental Information: (817) 558-2400; (817) 295-3483; (817) 371-0255; (972) 268-0022; Hall Phone: (817) 295-9665. Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 181, CONROE (5) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month, 6 p.m. at Central Library in Conroe. For more information, contact Barbara Williams-Rash (936) 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 IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North and stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Take a right on Mayfield; go down and take a left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (817) 4658538; (214) 876-9029. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Note: Lodge meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. Lodge Hall: FM 532 West, Moulton. Directions: From Texas 95 in Moulton, take FM 532 West four miles. Lodge hall is located on the right. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Theresa Haag (830) 625-8262 for meeting date/time/location. LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy. 36, Caldwell. Directions: Lodge building is just off Hwy. 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: (979) 5674264. 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) 373-9482. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 2 p.m. at the hall. Potluck meal served; lodge provides the meat. LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall/Bruceville-Eddy Senior Center. LODGE 201, BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 3948 FM 2502, Bleiblerville. Directions: Hall is across the street from the post office in Bleiblerville. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE (3) Lodge Meetings: For meeting date/time/location, call Norman Kneschk (254) 386-3222; or email . 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) 6601421 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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