Vestnik 2014 06 25 by SPJST

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Volume 102 Number 26

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How Do You Honor the National Flag? April Dvorak • Lodge 25, Ennis 2014 Flag Day Essay Contest Winner

“Soul is freedom. Love is power. Hope is love. Dreams are revolutions.” These are the thought-provoking words of 18th century jurist and scholar Joseph Hopkinson. As a girl who wants to inspire others, make a difference in the world, and dream big, this quote has special meaning to me. I recall the day that I discovered what those words meant. I had been thinking about everything important in my life like my parents, peers, and leaders who inspired me to be the person I am today . . . It all came together when I took a walk outside and saw the symbol of freedom, power, love, and revolution. That symbol was my American flag. Just as people honor others, I do the same thing with my American flag. I honor my National flag in many ways and Congratulations to for different reasons. One of those reasons is April Dvorak freedom. I display and fly our National flag in a of Lodge 25, Ennis respectful manner to symbolize freedom being who presented her shared among American citizens. When on dis- winning essay at the play with other flags, the National flag should be Leaders-in-Training workshop held positioned to its own right. When the flag is disJune 14 at SPJST played from a staff, the flag should be placed at Education and Nature the highest point of the staff unless the flag is at Center at Cooper half-staff. The flag should be the highest-flying Farm in Ledbetter. flag when with other flags. When the flag is against a wall, the stars should to the observer’s left. I think by performing these acts, I show patriotism and freedom. I also honor our flag by showing its power and love, just by taking action in simple things that represent how magnificent our country is. I do this by placing my hand over my heart, and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem with humbleness. I think about how lucky I am to live in this exquisite country, and how much of an honor it is to have heroes give up their lives just so our American society could be free, powerful, and loved. It is with great pride that I honor our National flag and country. I am proud to be an American. I wouldn’t be proud to be an American if it wasn’t for my Czech ancestors taking the voyage to America. Coming to America was definitely a radical

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Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 District News........................................4 Lodge Section .....................................6 In Memoriam ......................................13

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Remembering the soldiers who made the Iwo Jima photograph famous

Editor’s Note: Fayette County Judge Ed Janecka was the speaker for a Flag Day program held during Leaders-inTraining workshop at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Fayette County Judge Ed Janecka displays a photo of Farm in Ledbetter, the Iwo Jima Memorial while speaking at Leaders-inTexas. Special Training workshop at Flag Day on Saturday, June 14 at thanks to Judge SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. Janecka for sharmemorial as he is the son of Joe ing his presentation with the Vestnik. Bradley, one of the individuals who Thank you for the opportunity to helped raise the flag. He gave the stuspeak to you this morning. You know dents a quick history of the men who when we look at that beautiful flag, we were depicted on the monument. I all have our own feelings about what thought you might find it interesting to the flag means to us. Along with a find out a little more about these men. Six boys raised the flag; the first guy great feeling of pride and patriotism, it also gives me a feeling of safety. I putting the pole in the ground was Harknow when I was in Viet Nam and I lon Block. Block was born in Yorksaw that American flag, I always felt town, Texas. A natural athlete, Harlon lead the Weslaco Football Team to the safe. One of the most iconic representa- conference championship. Harlon and tion of World War II and the most me- 12 of his teammates enlisted in the morialized display of the American Marines together in 1943. They were flag is the Iwo Jima Memorial. Joe off to play another type of game (called Rosenthal passed away several years war). But, it didn’t work out for Harlon ago. Joe was the Associated Press pho- – he died at the age of 21, never leavtographer who took that famous pic- ing the island. James pointed to the statue and said, ture. Joe’s eyesight was bad enough to make him a 4F, but clearly he saw well “You see the next guy – that’s Rene Gagnon from New Hampshire – if you enough to give us this great picture. I recently read an article about some took Rene’s helmet off at the moment school children from Wisconsin who this photo was taken and look at the were visiting the memorial. As they webbing of that helmet, you would find exited the bus, they were greeted by a photograph – a photograph of his James Bradley, also a native of WisContinued on Page 5. consin. James was there visiting the

Inside This Week’s Vestnik

Youth Section ....................................15 Youth Merit Points Update ...............17 Youth Program Quarterly Report .....19 Czech Culture ....................................20 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22

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Lodge 141 Sealy members tour fire station

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Lodge 184 Moulton gives to organizations

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Lodge 6 Cottonwood Youth Club honors fathers

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Editor’s Note

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Happy Fourth of July!

SPJST HERALD

SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.org

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SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-2902 • Home: (254) 985-0007 email: vanicek@spjst.com 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 INTERIM VICE PRESIDENT CYNTHIA HUTKA Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 718-5787 email: cyn@spjst.com

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 - Kay Weeks, 4203 Treehaven Ct, Arlington, Texas 76016 • (817) 896-5277 - email: kgweeks@att.net 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

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Best wishes to our dear Vestnik readers for a happy and safe Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Early Vestnik Deadline This year’s Member Services Directory will be printed in lieu of the July 2 Vestnik. Please make a note of this change. And, the deadline for the July 9 Vestnik is Tuesday, July 1 at 12 noon due to the Fourth of July holiday. Please send in your Vestnik items early. With Heartfelt Sympathy We extend our sincere sympathy

to District Three Director Johnnie Krizan. Director Krizan’s mother Ruth Krizan passed away on June 16. Her funeral service was held June 19 in West. Our thoughts and prayers are with Director Krizan and his family.

Pet Parade Coming Soon! Thanks to those who have shared pet photos with us. We are enjoying them. Just a reminder that the photo must include the SPJST member(s) with your pet(s). See sample below. You and your pet are special to us, and we want to feature you both! Send your photo today!

BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, 77853 - (979) 884-1451 - email: Texas dimebox5@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - (512) 365-2000 - (512) 848-2416/cell - email: RonnieR1056@yahoo.com District Three - Kay Lynn Kovar, 3303 West Lake Bardwell Drive, Ennis, Texas 75119 - (972) 875-6827 District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 - email: bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Mildred Holeman, 1006 Chantilly Lane, Houston, Texas 77018 - (713) 683-0018 - email: mmholeman@yahoo.com District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - (979) 244-4415; (979) 479-0056 cell District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (830) 281-8246 -email: bvhouse@att.net

FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Thomas Cannon, P.O. Box 372, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 567-4264 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Highway 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2282 District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Highway 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 651-8550 District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Road, Ledbetter, Texas 78946-5118 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Glenn Kaminsky, 902 River Oaks Court, East Bernard, Texas 77435 - (979) 335-4461 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262

INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Highway 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Daniel Roznovsky, 2513 Custer Court, Irving, Texas 75062 - (972) 252-6763 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 234-8117 District Five - Helen Hegwood, 6702 Lindy Ann Lane, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713) 864-0489 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174, Lolita, Texas 77971 - (361) 874-4461 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 3895 CR 430, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (210) 535-4916

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1914 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 540-8531 District Two - Tammy Whatley, 141 Meadow Park Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78626 - (512) 948-5339 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76903 - (325) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angleton, Texas 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Avenue K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 447 Shady Hollow, New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - (830) 964-5135 HUMAN RESOURCES DEBBIE KLINKOVSKY (254) 773-1575 • email: debbiek@spjst.com

The Members Services Directory will be printed in lieu of next week’s July 2 Vestnik. c c c Early Vestnik Deadline Alert c c c The deadline for the July 9 Vestnik will be Tuesday, July 1 at 12 noon due to the Fourth of July holiday. 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

June 27

June 28 June 28 June 28

June 29 June 29 July 1

July 2

July 4 July 4 July 4 July 6

July 10-13

July 12 July 12 July 13 July 14-17

July 15-17 July 18-19 July 19

July 20 July 22-25 July 27

July 27 August 2 Aug. 8-10 August 16 August 17

Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club Outing to Temple SPJST Home Office, TCGS Veterans Wall, Czech Heritage Museum (2) SPJST Float • Elgin Western Days Parade (2) District Four YAD • Lodge 49, Rowena (4) Lodge 18, Elgin Western Days Free Appreciation Dance (2) District Five YAD • Lodge 88, Houston (5) District Six YAD • Taiton Community Center (6) Early Vestnik Deadline: Tuesday, July 1 at 12 noon due to Fourth of July Holiday Members’ Services Directory printed in lieu of Vestnik Fourth of July • SPJST Home Office Closed SPJST Float • Belton Fourth of July Parade (2) SPJST Float • Arlington Fourth of July Parade (3) District Seven YAD Comal County Fairgrounds, New Braunfels (7) District Three Camp SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm, Ledbetter District Two YAD • Lodge 29, Taylor Lodge 51, Ellinger Picnic (1) District One YAD • Caldwell Civic Center (1) Districts Five/Six/Seven Camp SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm, Ledbetter SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting, Temple Lodge 47, Seaton Barbecue Cook-Off (2) Lodge 219, El Paso Swim Party Hawkins Indoor Swimming Pool (4) Lodge 6, Cottonwood 117th Annual Picnic (3) District One Camp SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm, Ledbetter Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Membership Drive (2) Summer Fun, Belton Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club Trip • Splashway (6) State Youth Achievement Day, Mayborn Center Corpus Christi Weekend Getaway Lodge 84, Dallas Princess Ball (3) Lodge 4, Hallettsville Family Day

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Member shares note of thanks

Readers Write

Thank you for the $1,000 grant I received from SPJST. I will use it correctly, and it will definitely help me further my education. I plan on attending a junior college in the fall then transfer to Texas A&M University to get at least a four-year degree. I do not know my major yet. Thank you so much. Ryan Drapela Lodge 30, Taiton —SPJST—

Member conveys gratitude

Dear Brian Vanicek, I would like to thank you for choosing me for the Denisse Wuensche Scholarship. It means a lot that you would invest in me. My future education has been made possible through your investment, and I am extremely grateful. There is no way I would be able to attend the college of my choice without the help of your scholarship. Thank you for all you have done for me. Thank you for all of your help through SPJST and for the support you showed me during the royalty competitions and everything else I did with SPJST. Being a part of SPJST has taught me a lot about myself, and I will truly miss every fellow member of the SPJST family. This fall I will be attending Baylor University and have been accepted to the Baylor Business Fellows program which will allow me to graduate with multiple majors within four years. I plan on majoring in business finance and mathematics and will minor in

communications and physics. I am extremely excited for the next four years and for the enriching experience that Baylor offers with this next phase of my life. After my undergraduate degree, I plan to intern at a New York-based investment banking firm before attending graduate school. By awarding me the Denisse Wuensche Scholarship, I am able to concentrate on my college education. Your financial generosity has allowed me to be one step closer to my goal and has inspired me to help others by giving back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help other students achieve their goal just as you have helped me. Sincerely, Collin Vanecek Lodge 48, Beyersville —SPJST—

Member expresses thanks

Dear SPJST Fraternal Department, Thank you so much for the General Freshman Scholarship. I was extremely delighted that I was one of the recipients of this scholarship. Receiving this scholarship will greatly help me achieve my educational goals of majoring in aerospace engineering. I will study hard at Austin Community College where I will be taking the basic course work for this degree after which I will transfer to a major university. Thanks again for helping me be one step closer to my dreams! Regards, Matthew Janecka Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje —SPJST—

SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 05/01/2014 - 07/31/2014 SPJST Farm/ Commercial Property Rates

Farm/commercial property rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 7277578.

Farm/Commercial Property Rates

75% Owner Farm Property 5.00% for 1 to 30 years Commercial Property 6.00% for 1 to 10 years 6.25% for 11 to 15 years

Universal Life Universal Life 3 (plans 1203-1222 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 3.00%

Whole Life/ Universal Life 3 (plans 1223-1232 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 3.50%

Annuities Annuity 5 (plans 8032-8039 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 3.00%

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

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

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 no later than 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.

(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 successor in case of vacancy and would vacate the office of the vice president.

(b) Is in charge of the Insurance Department and has direct control of the field agents, general agents and career and associate sales agents.

(c) In areas where more sales agents are needed, the vice president has the right to appoint new sales agents whenever he feels it is in the best interest of the Society. Must notify the local lodge officers of the appointment of new sales agents at that lodge. (d) Administers sales agents’contracts and ensures that duties and responsibilities in contract are fulfilled.

(e) Reviews all insurance applications. (f) Prepares necessary material and sales aids for insurance work.

(g) Directs and conducts educational sales programs in every district at least once a year.

(h) Publishes, once a month, in the Vestnik a report of the progress of the Insurance Department.

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Corpus Christi Getaway Golf Tourney Get Ready to Play Golf on August 8 in Corpus Christi! Call today to sign up!

This year’s Corpus Christi Weekend Getaway is just around the corner. We are planning a golf tournament on Friday, August 8, 2014, at Oso Beach Golf Course in Corpus Christi, Texas. Tee time is at 7 a.m. The cost is $35.60 per player, and this includes the golf cart. Seven tee times for 28 players have

been reserved. Please call me at (361) 687-7125 to make your reservations. The tournament has grown the past few years, so please get your teams to me as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you in Corpus Christi, and we hope that you will play in the golf tournament. Call today! Fraternally, Larry Elzner Lodge 79, Corpus Christi —SPJST—

(i) Is responsible for organizing new lodges, increasing net gain in membership, and maintaining a substantial growth for our Society with the District Director. (j) Together with the president, promotes appropriate publicity for the Society.

(k) Appoints, with the approval of the Supreme Lodge, one, or more if 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—

District News District Five parents, friends asked to attend June 29 YAD at Lodge 88, Houston

Dear Parents and Friends of District Five, Our youth will be participating at District Five Youth Achievement Day on Sunday, June 29, 2014, at 1 p.m. at Lodge 88, Houston, and we would love to see you out in the audience cheering them on. They have worked hard on their crafts, talents, and

speechs and really need your support. Please try to take time out of your busy schedules and come join them. Fraternally, Barbara Linney-Gonzalez District Five Youth Counselor Lodge 88, Houston Youth Leader —SPJST—

District Six Youth Achievement Day set for June 29 in Taiton

legiance. Lodge 30 President Yvonne Marcaurele will deliver the welcome. Individual and group talent and royalty competitions will follow. We will have a silent auction for the candy entries with proceeds going to SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. The award presentation will follow. I hope to see you all in Taiton, where there will be nothing but smiles! Lisa Bubela District Six Youth Counselor —SPJST—

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Flag Day Essay

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change to many generations to come, and is why I believe in my ancestor’s eyes, America was a dreamy revolution. By expressing my heritage, I think that is a way to honor our National flag. With America being known for all its great qualities, I’m sure that our National flag and country of America take

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girlfriend. Rene put it there for protection because he was scared. He was 18 years old. It must have helped because he came back to New Hampshire and married his sweetheart in 1945. You need to know that most of the boys on Iwo Jima were 17-, 18-, and 19-yearolds. “The next guy here, the third guy, was Sergeant Michael Strank. They called him the ‘old man’ because he really was old; he was already 24. Michael Strank was born in Jarabina, Czechoslovakia. His parents later moved to Franklin, Pennsylvania. He was the leader of the group who got the order to climb Mount Suribachi. He gave the order to find a pole and attach the flag and put her up. He explained

pride that its citizens express the traditions that they carried from their original country. As you can conclude, I honor our National flag in many ways and take pride in our country. I will always be inspired by our flag, be grateful for our soldiers, and hold my soul, love, hope, and dreams in America because I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. —SPJST—

to the boys that the larger flag had to be raised so that every Marine on this cruddy island could see it. On March 1, while planning to attack a Japanese strong-point, he was killed by friendly fire from an offshore United States Navy destroyer. “The last guy on the side of the statue is Ira Hayes, a Pima Indian from Arizona. Ira Hayes walked off Iwo Jima. He went to the White House with my father. President Truman told him, ‘You’re a hero.’ He told reporters how could I feel like a hero when 250 of my buddies hit the island with me and only 27 of us walked off alive? He had images of horrors in his mind. Ira Hayes died drunk, face down at the age of 32, — 10 years after this picture was taken. “The next guy around the corner is Franklin Sousley from Hilltop, Kentucky. A fun-loving hillbilly boy. Franklin died on Iwo Jima at the age of 19. When the telegraph came to tell his mother he was dead, it went to the Hill-

top General Store. A barefoot boy ran that telegraph up to his mother’s farmhouse. The neighbors could hear her scream all night long and into the morning. “The next guy, as we continue to go around the statue, is my dad, John Bradley from Antigo, Wisconsin. My dad lived until 1994, but he would never give an interview. Whenever Walter Cronkite’s producer or the New York Times would call, we were trained as little kids to say, ‘I’m sorry, sir, my dad’s not here – he’s in Canada fishing and we don’t know when he’s coming back.’ You see my Dad never fished— nor did he ever go to Canada—but he didn’t want to talk to the press. My dad didn’t see himself as a hero. He knew better. He was a medic. In Iwo Jima, he probably held over 200 boys as they died.”

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So that’s the story about the six nice young men; three died on Iwo Jima and three came back as national heroes. Overall, 7,000 boys died on Iwo Jima in the worst battle in the history of the Marine Corps. One has to remember that these were boys – 17-, 18-, and 19year-olds. As Ira Hayes said, “Of the 250 in his outfit, only 27 returned”—just to put it in perspective, I was thinking that when I was a senior at Bishop Forest High School, we had about 250 in our entire school, and it’s hard to imagine only 27 surviving. Whenever you’re having a bad day or things just aren’t going right, remember those 7,000 young men who gave their lives on Iwo Jima so you would have the opportunity to have a bad day. —SPJST—

2014 Flag Day Essay Winners

Kindergarten to Age 8 Winner Holt Teplicek Lodge 49, Rowena Ages 9 to 11 Winner Brandon Girod Lodge 29, Taylor

Ages 12 to 14 Winner April Dvorak Lodge 25, Ennis

Ages 15 to HS Senior Winner Elisabeth Cowan Lodge 84, Dallas

2014 Flag Day Coloring Winners Colton Voigt Lodge 29, Taylor

Allison Sharp Lodge 49, Rowena Kimberly West Lodge 18, Elgin

Chad Jurik Lodge 25, Ennis

Angelica Manzano Lodge 40, El Campo Jered Polly Lodge 88, Houston

TOP LEFT PHOTO: Elisabeth Cowan, right, of Lodge 84, Dallas is recognized at the Flag Day program by State Youth Director Lynette Talasek. Elisabeth is the Flag Day Essay Contest winner in the ages 15 to high school senior age group. RIGHT PHOTO: Cooper Farm Staff Member Lisa Hoelscher accepts a flag for the camp from Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

SPJST Lodge Se ct ion

Lodge 6 Cottonwood reports on June meeting

President Milton Peterson called the meeting to order on June 1, 2014. The youth led the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST motto. A moment of silence was observed for the deceased of the lodge. Sister Georgie Soukup reported 18 members present. Sister Barbara Hykel read the minutes from the last meeting. Sister Peggy Dobecka gave her treasurer’s report and the youth club report. For Join Hands Day, the youth cleaned up around two houses in West. YAD will be on June 22. The youth gave each father a gift for Father’s Day. Sister Evelyn Stuckly gave the FAC report. She reminded everyone to fly your flag on June 14 since it is Flag Day. Brother Jerry Kucera reported two new adult members and three youth members into the lodge. A get

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well card was sent to Eugene Horak. Johnnie Krizan gave the hall report and addressed the members. Progressive door prize winner was not present. Birthdays for June were Dorothy Kucera and Don Urbanovsky. Attendance door prize winners were Ray Perez, Georgie Soukup, and Pam Urbanovsky.

Next Meeting—July 6 There will not be a social on July 4. The next meeting will be on July 6, and the social on July 18. The August meeting will be on Friday, August 1 instead of Sunday, August 3. The ladies prepared the meal for the men for Father’s Day. Dorothy Kucera, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 6 Cottonwood sets July 18 social night

Dear Members, Happy Fourth of July! Due to the July 4 holiday falling on our regular Friday social night, Lodge 6, Cottonwood officers decided to cancel our regular Friday social night. However, we will have a social on Friday, July 18 at 6 p.m. Please make a note of this, and we look forward to seeing you on July 18. Fraternally, Milton Peterson, President —SPJST—

Lodge 8, Weimar to honor longtime members June 30

Lodge 8, Weimar will meet Monday, June 30, 2014, at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg, Texas, at 6:30 p.m. Fifty-year pin members Erline Janik and Arlene Marshall and 75-year member Anton Machacek will be honored at this meeting. We hope that all Lodge 8 members will join us at the meeting. Please RSVP to Erline Janik (979) 562-2408 by Monday morning, June 30. Fraternally, Lodge 8, Weimar Officers —SPJST—

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Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard posts meeting minutes

Dear Members, On the 13th of July, the second Sunday, Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28 will hold its monthly meeting in the Community Room of the East Bernard Branch Library, 746 Clubside Drive. At this writing, the meeting will convene at 12 noon with the usual agenda being followed. It is assumed at this time, a standard fare is scheduled for the fraternal hour luncheon. A statement was made in the previous letter that a report on the May meeting would be made at this time. As was stated, the May meeting was primarily a time the lodge honors longtime members like those who have reached the 50-year mark or higher. One honoree and one belated honoree were present to represent this year’s group. Sister Helen Olson was the honoree and her daughter was the belated honoree. Daughter Barbara Tichacek had a JT certificate in 1959,

Kayla Elles receives SPJST Scholarship

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Recognizes Birthday Celebrants

Happy June birthdays to Don Urbanovsky and Dorothy Kucera, both of Lodge 6, Cottonwood. They were recognized at the lodge’s June meeting.

Lodge 32, Victoria member Kayla Elles accepts the SPJST Scholarship from Honorary District Six Director/Lodge 32 President Michael Ahlstrom at La Grange High School Awards Program on May 22, 2014. Kayla is the daughter of Daryl and Aimee Elles and granddaughter of Franklin and Lois Elles. They are all members of Lodge 32. Kayla graduated with honors and will attend Texas A&M University – Mays Business School.

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and somehow this was not caught until Sister Ruth Hanusch did some extended research and found the problem. Instead of receiving her pin in 2009, Sister Tichacek received it this year. Thanks for the help, Ruth. We wish to thank Brother Brian Vanicek, Supreme Lodge President, for coming down to do the honors. Hopefully, Brother Brian will be able to come down at this same time next year. Also we wish to thank Sister Karen - you know you’re always welcome to visit. Barbecue chicken plates were purchased from the East Bernard Little League fundraiser. The meal was very good, and it was enough for almost two meals. Now for the June meeting, all minutes and reports from the April and May meetings were accepted as given. The meeting was short and moved quickly. There were three June birthdays Glenn Kaminsky, Jeanette Kaminsky, and Helen Vrana. We wish them many happy returns! As to the fare for the fraternal hour luncheon, it was fried chicken plates from the Hungerford Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser which were picked up by President Glenn Kaminsky. Thanks, Glenn. The plates were full and were very good. At this writing, it was learned a longtime regular at our monthly meetings Lionel Pastor passed away in the Houston VA Hospital. Memorial service was held in Knesek Funeral Home Chapel in Wallis, Texas, on Friday, June 13. May he rest in peace. He was 85 years old. To the faithful: Plan to attend the July 13 meeting, hope to see you there, and this writer remains . . . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, FIC Vice President —SPJST—

Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, meets July 13

Lodge 47, Seaton plans barbecue cookoff

Dear Vestnik Readers, The June 2, 2014, meeting of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton was held in a completely different atmosphere than ever before. We were blessed to have the meeting outdoors, under the comfort of the new pavilion. The weather was so nice. Not one officer minded the cool breeze and having to weigh papers down to keep them from drifting away. The day before, there were many friends and guests who also enjoyed our new addition at the annual

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Lodge 13, Dime Box sister, brother earn master’s degrees

Jessica Schumann Cargill

2004 SPJST State Queen Jessica Schumann Cargill and her brother, Ethan Clay Schumann, winner of the 2007 Otto Hanus Scholarship, were awarded master’s degrees from Texas A&M University. Jessica received her master of public health in health promotion and community health sciences from Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Public Health on May 17. She has accepted a position at St. Joseph Health System in Bryan, Texas, implementing a newly established health coaching program for

picnic. The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by President Edwin Pechal. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and we remained standing for a mo-

Lodge 35, Elk Member Logan Kubitza Receives SPJST Scholarship

Lodge 35, Elk member Logan Kyle Kubitza is pictured receiving a $1,000 SPJST Scholarship from Lodge 35 Vice President Fred E. Kubitza, Jr. at his graduation from Riesel High School. Logan plans to attend Texas A&M to major in biomedical sciences/pre-vet. He is the son of Bobby and Trish Kubitza of Mart. We wish Logan the best in his new endeavor.

Ethan Schumann

Medicare patients which she helped design. Ethan graduated with a master of science in management information systems from Texas A&M Mays Business School on May 9, 2014. He has accepted a position with Capgemini Consulting, a worldwide computer consulting firm specializing in information technology in Dallas, Texas. Jessica and Ethan are the children of the late Gregory Schumann and the grandchildren of Carol Dismukes of Dime Box. They are both members of Lodge l3, Dime Box.

ment of silence for departed members Frank Klinkovsky, Odell Baca, and James Lesikar. May God bless each of these families in the loss of their loved ones. The loss of our dear friend and member Frank Klinkovsky has rested heavy on our hearts. So many wonderful memories of Frankie will forever be at Seaton Star Hall. I know that each time there is any sort of a social, dance, meeting, a light bulb needing to be changed, his name will be brought up with “Remember, when Frankie . . . ” We all love you, Frankie, and will miss you forever. We pray for comfort to his family and his dear friend, LaVerne Vanicek. Roll call of officers, board members, and sales agents showed all present except board members Lynette Talasek and Dan Stepan. Twentyseven members and three youth were present. Members welcomed Eugene Brenek as our guest. Ginger Ringwald was on the sick list recovery from surgery. Glad you are feeling better, Ginger.

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President Pechal thanked everyone who worked to make the picnic a success. Many days of long hours were put into the picnic. Thank you to everyone who had any part of this special day. Seeing so many attending, their enjoyment and the many compliments made those of us who worked so diligently,proud to share this day with you. Thank you to all who came and shared the many aspects of entertainment and visiting. President Pechal stated in the near future, a scholarship fundraiser will be discussed to be held in memory of Frank Klinkovsky. Watch the Vestnik for more details. The barbecue cookoff will be here soon—July 18 and 19. With the majority of all youth, leaders, and many parents attending District Two Camp at Cooper Farm, a volunteer is needed to chair the selling of hamburgers on Friday night. Jerry Pechal volunteered to chair his first official duty as an adult member. Thank you, Jerry! Please help him out if he calls for your help. Edwin Vasicek stated he is need of judges for the barbecue cookoff. Secretary Patsy Koslovsky read the May minutes which were accepted as read. The unofficial May board minutes were also read. New members accepted into our lodge are Douglas McCall Holland and Peyton Malina. Our new member, Peyton, attended and joined the youth club today. Welcome, Peyton and Mom, and hope to see you at all the meetings and activities. A thank you note from the family of Frank Klinkovsky was read. Jerry Pechal sent a note of appreciation to the lodge for giving him the opportunity to sell peanut brittle at the lodge picnic. Jerry, a student at Uni-

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Lodge 28, East Bernard joins hands at Czech cemetery

Lodge 28, East Bernard joined hands with local Czech National Cemetery, cleaning grave markers, cleaning and edging graves, locating and documenting, and marking unmarked graves, creating new maps, and logging all burials in a record book. Members of both organizations helping were Evie

Collins, Jeff Bloom, Anton ‘Tony’ Kelner, Helen Kelner, Lillian Neeley, Annie Srubar, Richard Brietzke, Helen Vrana, Georgia Thomas, Donnie Kelner, Joseph Nezval, and Mike and Dorothy Krubalis. Helen Kelner, FAC/Secretary —SPJST—

LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are Anton ‘Tony’ Kelner, Helen Kelner, Lillian Neeley, Annie Srubar, Richard Brietzke, Evie Collins, Helen Vrana, Georgia Thomas, and Donnie Kelner. RIGHT PHOTO: Jeff Bloom

checks and documents graves in a lodge book. He also is working many hours creating maps and verifying cemetery burials. Several past members of SPJST are buried in the Czech National Cemetery.

versity of Mary Hardin-Baylor, is raising funds for a December school trip to Israel. What delicious brittle— peanut, pecan, and almond! If you did not get any, you missed out on a fantastic treat. Contact Jerry, and I know he will be glad to fix you up. Treasurer Becky Zavodny gave her report which was approved. She also shared an unofficial report on the picnic. Patsy shared the results of the raffle: first place—computer—Carmen Hughling (Carmen came to Star Hall

Lodge 48, Beyersville Members Celebrate Anniversary

Happy anniversary to Lodge 48, Beyersville members Albert and Janet Filla who celebrated their special day on June 11.

“Nobody has ever measured, even poets, how much a heart can hold.” —Zelda Fitzgerald

dances years ago with her parents. After seeing the advertisement in the Temple Daily Telegram, she and her mother decided to come out to the picnic as they had years ago. What a lucky decision!); second place— Nikon camera—Frank Sodek; third place—outdoor swing—Frank Sodek; fourth place—39-inch television— Leroy Dana; fifth place—DVD player—Donica Zabcik. Congratulations to all winners, and big thanks to all who participated! Youth Leader Joyce Kraatz stated there were 21 youth with one new member, Nash Belson, present today. District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky installed the new 20142015 officers. A membership drive and outing is being planned at Summer Fun USA in Belton on Sunday, July 27. Summer is getting busy with Leaders-in-Training workshop, Youth Achievement Day, District Two swim party, camp, and so much more. The sitting bench donated to SPJST Education and Nature Center is ready to be enjoyed by all visiting Cooper Farm. David Pechal gave the bar report and reported on the lodge entertainment in the absence of Danny Stepan. The hall is rented each weekend in June. President Pechal was pleased to

introduce special member Christina Brenek who joined us today. Christina is a 2014 graduate of Rogers High School. She plans to attend Temple College and major in radiology. Congratulations, Christina, and we wish you the best! We also congratulate Carson Skala who was unable to join us this evening. Birthdays celebrated in June are Becky Zavodny, Amber Bartek, Tammy Pechal, Calvin Skrabanek, Gerry Dana, Chris Regan, Colton Regan, Danny Porubsky, Alice Mares, Steve Pechal, Cristi Emerson, and LeAnn Psencik. We wish the following couples happy anniversaries: Steve and Patricia Pechal - 20 years; Becky and Eldon Zavodny - 24 years; Brenda and Brian Hoelscher - 24 years; Maxie and Royella Roessler - 40 years; Leroy and Gerry Dana - 55 years; and Laverne and Clarence Pechal - 57 years. We wish you many more blessed years together. Lodge prizes were won by Calvin Skrabanek, David Pechal, and James Skrabanek. Congratulations! And, a happy Father’s Day! Next Meeting—July 1 Due to the Fourth of July holiday, the next lodge meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 1 at 7 p.m.

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Happy Birthday, Kayla!

Kayla Wuensche Lodge 48, Beyersville

As gentle and likeable as you are, there is a resolute part of you that is unmistakable. This combination of heart and courage almost guarantees you will be successful in all you do! Happy Birthday! We love you, Dad, Trent, Trevor, Grandpa, Grandma, Frank, Ginger, Paula, Andy, Bret, Andrew and Johanna

Following the meeting, cake and ice cream were enjoyed in honor on Christina’s graduation. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 141, Sealy reports on June meeting

The June 10, 2014, meeting of Lodge 141, Sealy was held at the new Sealy Fire Station. President Bennie Stolarski called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. State FAC Frank Horak attended the meeting and spoke about the Corpus Christi Getaway and summer camp. Secretary Bernice handed out extra copies of information on the upcoming Corpus Christi event. Five lucky winners were awarded nice door prizes brought by Frank Horak. After that, we all were excited about touring the fire station, especially the youngsters. Sales agent

John Simpson had arranged for this tour which was given by fireman Shane Buell. One fire truck was out front spraying water really high to form a rainbow from the mist. It was beautiful. Ten adults and three children attended the meeting and tour. We plan to hold additional tours and special events in the future. Fraternally, Bernice Stolarski Secretary/Reporter/FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 157 Lubbock meets June 29

Lodge 157, Lubbock will celebrate an early Fourth of July on Sunday, June 29, 2014, at the home of Jerome and Cyndy Kristinek. Hot dogs will be served. Members are requested to bring a salad or dessert. Business meeting begins at 3 p.m. followed by the meal. Please RSVP to Cyndy by Friday, June 27. A collection for the scholarship fund will be taken. Remember, sunscreen and insect repellant! Fraternally, Cyndy Kristinek Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST—

Lodge 177 Academy gives to community organizations

The regular meeting of Lodge 177, Academy was called to order at 5 p.m. by President Otis Beck on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. All officers were present except First and Second Vice Presidents Don McCrea and Shirley McCrea. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes were approved as presented. Committee reports for April and May were presented. FAC Bill informed members of upcoming events. The July meeting will be our social. There was no old business. New Business Hall insurance was discussed. Otis made the motion, seconded by Bill, and passed unanimously that the premium be paid. Also discussed was the distribution of donations that will be made by Lodge 177. Members voted to donate to the following: Meals on Wheels - $1,000 Children’s Advocacy Center - $1,000 Churches Touching Lives for Christ - $1,000 American Cancer Society - $2,000 Little River/Academy Volunteer Fire Department - $2,000 Building Fund - $4,846

Lodge 88, Houston Honors 50-Year Members

Members of Lodge 88, Houston recognized as 50-year members are left to right Don Champion, Edward Kosar, Robert Kosar, Neil Adamcik, Louise Jacob, and Deborah Maxey. Not pictured is Lloyd Wessels. Congratulations to these members! —Submitted by JoAnn Buri, Second Vice President

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Happy Birthday, Albert!

Happy Birthday, Lodge 48, Beyersville Member Albert Filla!

Geminis born June 5 believe in the natural goodness of the world around them. They are more than optimistic — they are altruists who draw their inspiration from everyday miracles.

After a motion by Bill, seconded by Otis, the meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. Fraternally, Joanne Hutka Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 219 El Paso plans July 19 swim party

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 219, El Paso invites you to a swimming party on Saturday, July 19, 2014, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Hawkins Indoor Swimming Pool, located at 1500 Hawkins in El Paso, Texas 79925. The swimming pool phone number in (915) 594-8031. The event will include family and children’s entertainment, fun, and games. Hot dogs/hamburgers will be served! Any guest invited by you who attends the party and is not an SPJST member will be participating for a surprise prize drawing. Please RSVP by July 16 as our capacity is only 150 people. Call (915) 630-8074 or Español (915) 887-9446.

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Please leave a message if no answer. Admission is one canned food item per person at the door, but if you can bring more than one—it’s better! We will donate the canned food items to El Paso Food Pantry. Thanks for your benevolence. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, July 19. Don’t forget to RSVP. Fraternally, Arnie Rivera President —SPJST—

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Lodge 141, Sealy Members Tour Fire Station

Following the June 10, 2014, meeting, members of Lodge 141, Sealy toured the Sealy Fire Station. Pictured are Melissa Kloss (holding Asher Stasny), Beriah Stasny, Kaitlyn Kloss, Shealyn Stasny, Bennie Stolarski, Louis Janca, Donna Janca, John Simpson, Frances Janca, Freda Jemela, and Bernice Stolarski. —Submitted by Bernice Stolarski, Secretary/Reporter/FAC

Lodge 84, Dallas welcomes new member

Lodge 84, Dallas welcomes new member Evertt Henly Zepeda. He was born December 19, 2013, to proud parents Duane and Aaron Zepeda. His proud great-grandmother is Genora Evelyn Kriska. They are all members of Lodge 84, Dallas. Sales Agent Bessie Petr was honored to help the grandparents in keeping the SPJST membership a family tradition! —SPJST—

Evertt Henly Zepeda

Friendship Club of Fort Worth

The meeting of the Friendship Club was called to order by President Sharron Connelly on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at the St. Thomas Dining room. We had two guests, Joyce Helgenson who was the guest of Jo Ann Wilcox, and Joey Bunero, grandson to Rose Ann Spann. Everyone was welcomed. Our theme for the day was “Mexican Fiesta,” and all the tables were decorated in bright colors. Lola Taylor was thanked for always providing the decorations. Everything looked festive! The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all. It was voted to dispense with the reading of the minutes. The financial report was given by Treasurer Jo Ann Wilcox. The report was approved as presented. Sunshine Person Darlene Thompson passed around a get well card for all to sign for Mary Agnes Ward who fell and broke her hip. Mary Agnes, get well soon! President Sharron looked into her magic hat and pulled out the name of Lupe Esparza for our “Queen for the Day,” who was presented with a flowered hat. A huge Mexican hat was placed on the floor, and everyone joined in a circle to do the Mexican Hat Dance in Lupe’s honor. The singing of “Happy Birthday” went out to June celebrants Felma

Smith, Lorraine Cross, and Joyce Helgenson. May you all have many more. The 50/50 dollar games were won by Darlene Tompkins and Felma Smith. The door prize, which was donated by Libbie Vrla, was won by Lois Smith. In my report, I stated that I learned something I didn’t know. I pick up Camille Bolcer on the days she can attend our meetings, and on the way she told me she is Czech and her maiden name is Bruzek. I asked why she didn’t get in the photo we took on our Czech Day last month, and she stated that using a walker makes it difficult to get around. I told her had I known, I would have pushed her there. Hopefully, all our members saw the two photos taken on Czech Day in the June 11 Vestnik. I further reported on the party Anna Johnson, Camille Bolcer, and I attended in honor of Annie Whitsell’s 90th birthday which was at River Oaks Community Center. All her family were there, and it was such a fun party. Czech music was playing, the food was plentiful and great, and all the grandchildren were so friendly. Annie, looking lovely as ever and dressed in white, enjoyed seeing everyone. I always knew Annie was Czech, and I learned she is originally from Caldwell, Texas, and her maiden name was Kostelka. Annie has two children, daughter Shirley (named after Shirley Temple), who has two sons and one daughter and son Darrell who has two sons. After graduation

from high school in Caldwell, Annie went to Austin, attended business school, and later married a military man. She even traveled overseas with her two children while her husband was stationed there and lived all over the United States. Her husband died in 1973. Anyone who knows Annie also knew Harold Balvin, and Harold’s son (the one he was always so proud of and is in banking) was in attendance. Son Darrell wrote and read a sweet poem titled “Portrait of Annie.” He passed out the words to “Cruising Down the River” and made all of us sing. That was Annie’s and his dad’s favorite song. After having birthday cake, Annie thanked everyone for attending and invited all of us to her 100th birthday party. The birthday cake had “Happy Birthday” written in Czech and in English. The baker Googled this and was able to get the Czech spelling. Our July dining-out social was discussed. We voted to eat at Golden Corral at 3517 Alta Mere Drive (same location as last year). Everyone can meet at St. Thomas at 10:30 a.m. then carpool over. Following, those who wish can stay and play games.

Lodge 154 Fort Worth welcomes new member

Lodge 154, Fort Worth welcomes new member Holly Bryn Jones. Her proud parents are Loy and Carrie Ann Jones. Holly is eight years old and attends Nauce Elementary School in Fort Worth. Her sales agent is Bessie Petr, who cannot wait to see her participating in the District Three Youth Program. —SPJST—

Holly Bryn Jones

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

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Lodge 177, Academy Supports CTLC with $1,000 Donation

Lodge 177, Academy First Vice President Don McCrea, left, presents a $1,000 check to Churches Touching Lives for Christ Executive Director Jim Hornsby.

Carolyn Irby reminded all former St. Thomas School students of the reunion on Friday, September 5, with a Vegas Night-fundraiser following. The reunion committee is planning activities during the day at St. Thomas Church and School including tours, memorabilia displays, and a luncheon. All former students are invited. Following the meeting, grace was said, a great fried chicken lunch was enjoyed and games were played. It was so nice to have Ann Connor and Ella Greer back with us along with Ella’s wonderful cake. They were missed on our Czech Day. Special thanks go out to Joey, Rose Ann’s grandson, who finished the washing rest of the dishes. The next meeting will be on July 2. Meet at St. Thomas Church at 10:30 a.m., and we will all go to lunch at Golden Corral. See you then. So Until, Keep Smiling! Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST—

★ ★ Reunions ★ ★

Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week prior to the reunion date and as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you. June 28 John and Marie Zajicek family—at First Baptist Church, Rogers, Texas. For information, call Evelyn (254) 9852335. Submitted by Evelyn Lewis, Lodge 24, Cyclone.

Lodge 184, Moulton Supports Fire Department

Lodge 184, Moulton President Elmer Michna, right, presents a $500 check to Moulton Fire Department Chief Tim Koncaba.

July 5 and 6 Hoelscher-Buxkemper families (descendants of Anton and Mary Katherine Hoelscher)—at the Mayborn Center, Temple, Texas. Registration Chairperson Barbara Hoelscher (254) 947-8700/Salado; Reunion Chairperson Doris Voltin (254) 5834768/Barclay. Submitted by Rosamond Bedrich, Lodge 24, Cyclone.

or Paula Pagel Faris (512) 863-9533. Submitted by Nancy Bigon, Lodge 29, Taylor and Paula Pagel Faris, Lodge 47, Seaton.

July 12 Bartek family—at Ratibor Country Grill in Ratibor, Texas. For information, contact Nancy Bigon (512) 365-2862;

Happy Birthday, Peyton!

July 12 Descendants of Theresa- John and Peter Kaluza—at Knights of Columbus Hall, West, Texas. For information, contact Melody Presley (254) 216-2567; or email thepresleys@gmail.com. Submitted by Estelle Kaluza Smith, Lodge 84, Dallas.

July 13 Mikush family—at the American Legion Hall, Hallettsville, Texas. For information, call (361) 798-2001. Submitted by Allen Grones, Lodge 4, Hallettsville. —SPJST—

Lodge 184, Moulton Gives to Cancer Foundation

Lodge 184, Moulton President Elmer Michna, right, presents a $500 check to the Cancer Foundation. Accepting the check is Terry Stephenson. Happy 9th Birthday, Peyton Malina of Lodge 47, Seaton! We love you, Daddy and Mommy

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

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Lodge 179, Warrenton Honors Flag Day

LEFT PHOTO: Members and guests are presented a small United States flag. A short history of Flag Day was read followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Those attending enjoyed good fellowship and food. President O.W. Kunkel and Mrs. LaVerne Kunkel are pictured with greatgranddaughter Alexandra Shannon. CENTER PHOTO: FAC Joan Sue

Smithereens

Goehring hands flags to O.W. Kunkel, LaVerne Kunkel, Melissa Wickel, Ora Lee Levien, Brenda Callahan, and Cindy Goehring. RIGHT PHOTO: Front, left to right, are O.W. Kunkel, Alexandra Shannon, and LaVerne Kunkel. Back: Ruby Renck, Melissa Wickel, Brenda Callahan, Joan Sue Goehring, Ray Goehring, and Ora Lee Levien.

By d.knape

Where is this place called smithereens? could be in Texas so it seems

The wind blows there but I ain’t keen on being blown to smithereens

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S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Community Hosts Father’s Day Luncheon, Car Show

Fly Me To The Moon By d.knape

Fly me to the moon though it’s rather bare, the advantage to it is there are no flies there. —SPJST—

With senses beaten out of them they pray to see loved ones again blindfolded in their crowded pens depression reigns, surrounding them

ask if the sun will rise and lend its rays of hope for these poor men who cannot help but wonder when help will ever come again chained and beaten, without friends barred from all light, kept captive in a cell that with their own filth brims they endure their ghastly regimen

Sounds like a place that I once seen but nothin’s left of smithereens

To tell the truth (I must come clean) I’ve been through hell not smithereens. —SPJST—

Prisoners of War

S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Community hosted a Father’s Day luncheon and private car show in honor of all of the community’s fathers and their sons. The men enjoyed a delicious chicken fried steak with all of the trimmings and, of course, apple pie—a favorite of most men. Speaker Pastor Summerlin of Tenth Street Methodist Church entertained the men with stories of his childhood with his father. LEFT PHOTO: Pastor Noble Atkins and his son, John Atkins. RIGHT PHOTO: Enjoying lunch. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: The winner of the best of the show award is Terry Tschoerner. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: John Wehby and Ed Komondosky.

we can’t imagine all their pain most normal men would go insane through tortuous months they still retain their wits about them, in the main

with chains and shackles, they lie pinned while captors prod with evil grins day after day, it never ends with desperation they contend

we’ll never know what horror brings the depth of their dire suffering still somehow to life they cling and through it all, their spirit rings let us then praise these gallant men whose strength endures, will never bend those heroes whose example brings the blessing that the caged bird still sings. —SPJST—

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

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Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station Joins Hands at Historic Cemetery

For Join Hands Day on May 3, 2014, Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station officers joined with Scasta family members who have ancestors buried in this historic cemetery in Bryan. This was also a family reunion for the Morgan family with Lodge 189 Vice President Albert Scasta, and they joined him the following day for the Wheelock cemetery homecoming in Robertson County. The Morgans had visited the cemetery,

In Memoriam

In Memory of Ruth Krizan

Ruth Krizan, age 99, of West, passed away early Monday morning, June 16, 2014, at her home with her family by her side. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 19 at West Brethren Church, with Reverend Curtis Holland officiating. Burial Ruth Krizan followed at West Brethren Cemetery. The family received visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 at Aderhold Funeral Home. Ruth was born May 25, 1915, on the family farm near Abbott, the daughter of Jon and Aloise (Hrabal) Mechell. She attended Liberty Grove School . On October 26, 1938, she was united in marriage to John R. Krizan

in West. John preceded her in death on July 14, 1964. Ruth was a homemaker, farmer, and rancher. She was a member of West Brethren Church. Ruth was also a member of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood, where she served as youth leader of the youth club for more than 20 years. She was also a member of RVOS Lodge 46. After the untimely death of her husband in 1964, Ruth took over the operation of the farm and fraternal insurance agency of her husband. For more than 40 years of service with SPJST, Ruth was recognized and honored numerous times for her sales achievement and today is responsible for multiple generations of families being members of SPJST. She enjoyed canning, gardening, traveling, doing crafts, and spending time with her grandchildren as they were growing up. Ruth was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers Ed Mechell, John Mechell, and Emil Mechell; and sisters Julie Uptmore, Sophie Pavlas, and Christine Pustejovsky.

but this was the first time that they helped with cleanup. LEFT PHOTO: Kim Morgan with grandchildren Julie and Luke Morgan. CENTER PHOTO: Albert Scasta with cousin Kim Morgan. RIGHT PHOTO: David Morgan. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Paul Morgan. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Cal Seevers, Albert Scasta, and Paul Morgan. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Henry Mayo.

Survivors include son Johnnie R. Krizan of West; daughter Jeanette Beseda and husband Gary of West; grandchildren Matthew Beseda and wife Melissa and Leslie Beseda and husband Stephen Nors; great-grandchildren Lucas Beseda and Avery Nors; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Pallbearers were Joe Krizan, Jody Krizan, Fred Mechell, Jerry Mechell, Anton A. Pustejovsky, and Danny Pavlas. Memorials may be made to the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple or the charity of your choice. —SPJST—

Resolution of Sympathy

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, MadEliNE THoMpsoN. Funeral service for Madeline Jenell Thompson, age 70, of Temple was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Seaton Brethren Church in Seaton with Reverend Joe Emerson officiating. Burial was in Seaton Cemetery immediately fol- M. Thompson lowing the service. Visitation was held Friday, June 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home. Mrs. Thompson died Wednesday, June 11 at her residence. She was born February 16, 1944, in Temple, Texas to Henry and Carmen Marek Skrabanek. She attended Seaton

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School and graduated from Rogers High School and Waco Business College. She married Robert H. Thompson, III on April 6, 1963 in Temple. Ms. Thompson lived in numerous United States and European locations including Germany. Upon her return to Temple, she worked for Temple School District, Scott and White Health Care System and Ancira. She was a member of Seaton Brethren Church and the Christian Sisters organization. She was also a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers Elmer and Alvin Skrabanek. Survivors include husband Robert H. Thompson, III; brothers Eldon Skrabanek and wife Catherine, and Calvin Skrabanek and wife Dolores; sisters Lanette Wigginton and husband Charles, and Louann Hight and husband Richard; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to Seaton Brethren Church Christian Sisters, 12561 South Highway 53, Temple, Texas 76501. Resolution Committee Ruth Kohutek Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, cHrisTiNE ludMElla MacEk. Christine Ludmella Macek was born on March 4, 1927, in Buckholts, Texas and passed away on Friday, October 18, 2013, at the age of 86. She had lived all her life in Bell County. She was a homemaker. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. Christine is survived by son Ronnie Macek; husband Joe Macek; and numerous loving relatives. She was preceded in death by her mother Ludmilla Spurek Sefcik, and father Frank Sefcik. A graveside service was held on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at 4 p.m. Resolution Committee Ruth Kohutek Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of Lodge 66, Waco, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, cHarlEs HarvEy dErrick. Charles Harvey Derrick, age 73, passed to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 14, 2014, in Houston. He succumbed to pneumonia after a long and successful battle with cancer. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway. The funeral service was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 18 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Brother Billy Edwards and Brother John Hogan officiating. Burial followed at the cemetery in Mart, Texas. Charles was born to Clarence and Minnie Mae Derrick on September 13, 1940. He attended elementary school in Hallsburg, Texas, and graduated high school in Riesel, Texas. He married Linda Jane Riley of Mart on June 19, 1959. They had 55 wonderful years of marriage. When they were first married, Charles was employed at Lone Star Gas Company in Waco for five years as a meter reader. He then went to work for Clair Weller at Diesel Power Supply Co. and was employed there up to the time he entered the hospital in Houston on March 5, 2014. During these 50 years, Charles held several different positions, the last being a salesman for the company. His years as a salesman were some of his happiest, as he loved calling on clients and talking to people. He sometimes traveled, but never very far, as he never liked to be away from home at night. When Charles was 18 years of age, he went to work for Harold McCain at the Heart O’ Texas Speedway. He did everything from parking cars to his final position as the announcer. He loved announcing and entertaining the crowd. After 50 plus years, Charles retired from his favorite form of entertainment. He also was a very devoted NASCAR racing fan and so looked forward to the races each weekend. Charles was a devoted Dallas Cowboy fan. Even through the Cowboys’ lean years, he was always the devoted fan and never gave up on them. Charles was an active church member during his life. He was ordained as a Deacon in November 1969 at Park Memorial Baptist Church. For the last 19 years, he was a member of Brazos

Meadows Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, usher, Sunday and school teacher of the Legacy Class. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco. Charles is survived by wife Linda Derrick of Woodway; daughter Beth Davis and husband Eric of Hewitt; daughter Evelyn Cervenka and husband Randy of Waco; and son Charles, Jr. and wife Dawn of Lorena; beautiful granddaughters that he cherished and loved Kaitlyn Cervenka, Kelsey

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Brooke Cervenka, Allyson Derrick, Lindsey Derrick, and Sarah Derrick; sister Bonnie Sue Sandhoff of Riesel; brother Tommy Derrick and wife Sue of Waco; and many nieces, nephews, cousins. and friends. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Dorothy Veselka Diana Engelke —SPJST—

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SPJST Youth

Section

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, assistant attend camp staff training

Dear Members, On June 2, 2014, Fraternal Department Assistant Gena Weeks and I received an invitation by Dr. Jim Cain to attend camp staff training at Camp Olympia in Trinity. As you can imagine, I was elated by the invitation and jumped on an opportunity to attend training by an author of 10 team and community building text books. Dr. Jim Cain is Dr. Jim Cain the creative force behind his training company, Teamwork and Teamplay, a former executive director of The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT), a senior consultant to the Cornell University Corporate Team-building Program and the innovator of more than six dozen team-building activities and props. Jim holds four advanced degrees, including a Ph.D. and has traveled to 47 states and 23 countries (so far) sharing his knowledge on subjects ranging from teamwork and leadership to creative problem solving and trust building. His train-the-trainer programs are legendary, and his conference keynotes/playnotes are active, engaging, and tremendously fun. Camp Olympia staff and leaders were extremely nice and accommodating to Gena and I, and we could not have asked for a better day or more

awesome opportunity. We learned how to incorporate group dance into team-building and applied these skills at Leaders-in-Training camp on the weekend of June 13 to 15. I learned so much and have lots of ideas for future camps and youth leader retreats. Fraternally, Lynette Talasek State Youth Director —SPJST—

District Five YAD Sunday, June 29 Lodge 88, Houston

Dear District Five Youth and Parents, District Five Youth is Sunday, June 29, 2014, at Lodge 88, Houston. Registration is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for all crafts, talent, and royalty participants. All chaperones going to camp will have a chaperone training conducted by the State Youth Director at this time as well. It is mandatory for chaperones to attend this meeting which should last approximately 30 minutes. Lunch will be available from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at a nominal charge. The program will begin at 1 p.m. so please be ready to get started. Anyone wishing to practice on stage before YAD can practice on Saturday, June 28 for a practice session beginning at 1:30 p.m. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via phone or email. I will answer both. I hope to see a large crowd on Sunday, June 29! Fraternally, Barbara Linney-Gonzalez District Five Youth Counselor —SPJST—

District Six YAD Sunday, June 29 Taiton Community Center

Hello to All of District Six, I invite you out to attend District Six Youth Achievement Day. Lodge 30, Taiton will host the day’s event. YAD will be held Sunday, June 29, 2014, at Taiton Community Center in Taiton. Craft, talent, and royalty registration will begin at 11 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. A barbecue sandwich lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. Craft judging will begin at 12 noon. The program begins at 12:30 p.m. with the presentation of the flags by Lodge 30, Taiton and the Pledge of Allegiance. Lodge 30 President Yvonne Marcaurele will deliver the welcome. Individual and group talent and royalty competitions will follow. We will have a silent auction for the candy entries with proceeds going to SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. The award presentation will follow. I hope to see you all in Taiton, where there will be nothing but smiles! Lisa Bubela District Six Youth Counselor —SPJST—

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District Three camp is July 10 to 13 at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. Our annual picnic is Sunday, July 20, and the youth will be have a prize drawing and games. We honored the fathers for Father’s Day during the adult meeting. The youth gave each of the fathers a box of Reese’s pieces and popcorn. We wish everyone good luck at District Three YAD. The next meeting will be held at our eat-out on the way to camp. Happy Fourth of July! Fraternally, Peggy Dobecka, Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club reports on June meeting

The June 8, 2014, meeting of SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club was called to order by President Jacob Supak. Lauren Kresta led the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth

Lodge 47, Seaton Welcomes New Youth Club Member

Lodge 6 Cottonwood Youth Club celebrates fathers

Dear Readers, SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club held its monthly meeting on Sunday, June 1, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. We discussed the upcoming District Three YAD to be held at Lodge 183, Arlington. All cards had been submitted and sent to District Youth Counselor Kay Weeks. We have one youth going to Leadersin-Training camp—Payton Ferguson. New officers for the 2014-2015 youth year are: President Rendon Dobecka Vice President Raiven Hajek Secretary Payton Ferguson Treasurer John Peterson

We are also preparing for District Three camp and our annual picnic.

PEYTON MALINA

Lodge 47, Seaton welcomes peyton Malina, age nine, to the youth club. Peyton is the son of Kenny and Terry Malina of Temple. Peyton attends Jefferson Elementary in Temple ISD is in the gifted and talented program. He is also a Cub Scout. He plays basketball and enjoys building trains and Legos. His favorite video games are Minecraft and Mario Brothers. Peyton is a member of First Christian Church in Temple. —SPJST—

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Club motto. We remained standing for a moment of silent prayer for the good of our members and friends. The register was read. Eleven youth members were present. The secretary read the minutes from the last meeting. Assistant Treasurer Grant Bubela reminded members to pay their membership dues. Andrew Kresta read the treasurer’s report. The club welcomed newest member Simone Riha. Simone is the daughter of Toby and Megan Riha. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela talked about upcoming events—District Six YAD on June 29 at Taition Hall; District Six Camp on July 14 to 17 at Cooper Farm; youth club trip to Splashway on July 27; State YAD on August 2; and summer getaway in Corpus Christi on August 8 to 10. Lisa also read a letter regarding the dress code for camp and what items to bring. Jacob Supak will attend LIT camp this month. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive participants were Brooke Bacak, Brittany Baker, Bethany Baker, Grant Bubela, and Luc Marcaurele. Members discussed YAD group talent. Our next meeting will be held July 13 at 2 p.m. at Taiton Hall. President Jacob Supak adjourned the meeting at 2 p.m. Lauren Kresta, Reporter —SPJST—

Happy Birthday, Peyton!

cousin, and we got this huge kick ball. It is awesome. Tanner Wood —SPJST—

Lodge 49, Rowena youth visits nature center

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Lodge 49, Rowena youth makes alltournament team

Dear SPJST, We went to the Nature’s Center for our SPJST outing, and it was awesome. I got to see lots of snakes, spiders, turtles, and reptiles. I love that place. Hunter Wood —SPJST—

Happy 9th Birthday, Peyton Malina of Lodge 47, Seaton! We love you, Daddy and Mommy

Lodge 49, Rowena youth wins kick ball

Dear SPJST, We went to Mr. Gatti’s pizza to eat for our meeting. We then got tokens to play games. I hit a jackpot! I put my tickets with my brother and my

Lodge 49, Rowena youth ready for vacation

Dear SPJST, I’m fixing to take a trip with my family for vacation. We are going to Port Aransas to the beach and then to a Yogi Bear RV park. I can’t wait to go. Morgann Wood —SPJST—

Congratulations to Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club member Hutson Teplicek for making the alltournament team at the Big Lake tournament.

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club Honors Dads for Father’s Day

TOP LEFT PHOTO: Youth Rendon Dobecka and Jerry Kucera. TOP CENTER PHOTO: Left to right Joe Dvorsky, Quinlan Dobecka, and Al Soukup. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right are Quinlan Dobecka, Bobby Dobecka, and Rendon Dobecka.

LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, Don Urbanovsky, Payton Ferguson, Ray Perez, Dakota Holder, and Milton Peterson. RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right Dakota Holder, Selby Holder, and Rendon Dobecka.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

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2013 - 2014 Youth Club Member Update - Merit Points and Meeting Attendance

Fourth Quarter Merit Points and Meeting Attendance The totals below in the column labeled “Pts” are merit points earned in the June 2013 to May 2014 youth year. This is total merit points for the 20132014 youth year. Please see “What is the Merit Point System?” for complete information about the contest. The number in the column labeled “Mtgs” is the number of meetings each youth club member has attended during the June 2013 to May 2014 youth year. Please see “What is an Active Youth Member?” below to determine number of meetings needed to participate in youth activities.

What is the Merit Point System? Youth club members earn merit points for participating in SPJST lodge, district and state activities. At the end of the youth year, points are totaled and the youth with the highest points in the youth club receive cash awards.

Contest Dates June 1, 2013 to May 31, 2014

Merit Point Contest Age Divisions Junior—Entering Kindergarten to Age 12 Teen—Age 13 to High School Senior

Rules The youth leader or assistant youth leader is responsible for keeping track of the merit points for each active member of the youth club. The points are to be sent to the State Youth Director on the Quarterly and Merit Point Reports each quarter. Youth club members are also encouraged to keep up with their points and turn them in to the youth leader on a quarterly basis. This system helps both the youth leader and the youth member keep better records of youth participation. Current, official Quarterly and Merit Point Reports, available from the State Youth Director may only be used in the Merit Point Contest. The Quarterly and Merit Point Reports sent to the State Youth Director by the youth leader will be kept on file for at least six months following the conclusion of the contest. Merit points are earned for only those activities listed under Youth Point Values. An activity can only earn points in one category on the point sheet. When in doubt about any activity earning points, contact the State Youth Director prior to the contest conclusion. Everyone will be subject to the same rules in every contest. Failure to comply with any rule shall mean immediate withdrawal.

Merit Point Awards First through fifth place awards are presented in the junior and teen divisions of each youth club. The amount of points that top winners receive in both divisions will determine where the point rankings of the first through fifth winning categories begin. First place winners will be those equal to and 20 points below the top place winner in their age division. Second Place will be 21 to 40 points below the top winner in their age division. Third place will be 41 to 60 points below the top winner in their age division. Fourth place will be 61 to 80 points below the top winner in their age division. Fifth place will be 81 to 100 points below the top winner in their age division. Awards are presented on the lodge, district, and state levels in the junior and teen merit point contests. At each District YAD, the Home Office presents first through fifth place awards to qualifying junior and teen youth club members. The junior and teen with the most points in each district also receive recognition. In the event of a tie, all who tied for first place will receive the award.* Junior and Teen Point Awards First Place $30 Second Place - $25 Third Place - $20 Fourth Place - $15 Fifth Place $10

What is an Active Youth Member? A youngster with a current SPJST insurance certificate may enter the youth program the youth year that he/she will be entering kindergarten. To be considered active, youth club member must attend a majority (seven) of the monthly meetings during the year. The youth must attend the majority of these meetings at his/her home youth club. In those instances where a lodge does not have a youth club, the youngster may attend adult lodge meetings or the meetings of another youth club. The youngster will be eligible for camp and Youth Achievement Day (YAD) after the completion of his/her kindergarten year. Active youth members must be single and not be pregnant or a parent. The age of the youth on June 1 of the current youth year will be the recognized age in the SPJST Youth Program (camp, YAD, contests, etc.). The youth year begins June 1 and ends May 31. Youth club eligibility ends when the youth graduates from high school.

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Ava Schulle 76 Cloe Schulle 76 Fidel Aparicio, Jr. 79 Jesse Evans 83 Justin Shimek 90 Logan Spanihel 79 Rusty Aparicio 84 Sydney Krebs 79 Alexis Macik 47 Braxton Faust 130 Caleb See 112 Carlee See 117 Colby See 115 Colton Orsak 150 Deanna Hairrell 105 Emily Lewis 141 Grace Lewis 117 Hagan Sebesta 94 Haily Dever 61 Hayden Becka 37 Hayden Kovar 143 J. Beaux Hruska, II 93 Jake Green 71 Jaxson Brisco 97 Jaycie Brisco 95 Joshua Green 110 Justin Tarver 31 Kade Junek 101 Kamree Walker 116 Kaylea Walker 107 Kirk J. Macik 47 Kohl Junek 107 Konnor Eldridge 98 Kyleigh Hruska 112 Landon Eldridge 114 Mackenzie Groce 65 Madelyn Rodriguez 120 Makenna Green 38 Malorie Vacha 79 Morgan Sebesta 88 Natalee See 99 Natalie Vacha 80 Nikolas Faust 124 Riley Green 112 Ryder Becka 24 Shannon Schultz 35 Sierra Sebesta 89 Sydney Faust 126 Tatiana Tates 112 Taylor Groce 46 Wesley See 107 William See, IV 114 William Jatzlau 23 Alexia Perkkio 88 Ashlyn Kellum 112 Blane Castaneda 40 Braden Perkkio 94 Brandon Powell 148 Brycen Suehs 63 Carson Parker 1 Chandler Sebesta 139 Cobey McCuller 56 Coy Cass 1

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17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 186 186 186 186 186 186 186 186 186 186 186 186 186 186 18 18 18 18 18 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24

Dillon Narro 168 Trey Groce, III 116 Hope Victoria Smith 36 Jada Parks 93 Jeremy Ree 76 Cameron Suehs 67 Kadie Hartman 73 Kellie Ihlenfeldt 92 Laramie Cass 1 Logan Jones 132 Macey McCuller 72 Macy Narro 170 Madison Kellum 109 Maylee Dowell 146 Mitchell Parks 80 Sierra Cash 55 Tabor Dowell 150 Tyler Sandner 29 Weston Beasley 144 Ciara Coker 146 Elias Rose 128 Faith Vann 50 Grace Vann 41 J.T. Enrique, III 136 Jessica Enrique 136 Keith Ramon 118 Kyle Brinkman 140 Makenzie Mendez 72 Marina Brinkman 140 Mary E. Enrique 48 Mckenzie Pierce 28 Shelbie Ramon 76 Shelby-Lynn Rose 87 J.B. Anderson 119 Jayden Flores 112 Kimberly West 129 Kody Laws 131 T.J. Anderson 119 Devin Cavanaugh 20 Ella Washam 60 James Cavan Vestal 40 James Teague, Jr. 90 Journie Gaines 45 Kegan Vestal 35 Lauren Cavanaugh 10 Matthew Cavanaugh 20 Ramsey Washam 55 Shaun Cavanaugh 20 Skylee Houston 40 Sterling Marshall 25 Trey Cavanaugh 20 William Langley 10 Abigail Bruggman 64 Abigail Hoelscher 86 Allison Evatt 58 Amya Rodriguez 49 Cade Campbell 89 Cole Campbell 79 Emily Evatt 63 Emma Hoelscher 86 Jennifer Hoelscher 115 Jonathan Maddux 75 Landon Stock 36 Lawrence Stock 49 Luke Ray 73 Macey Malcik 73 Madison Malcik 51 Meghan Malcik 79 Michael Hoelscher 82 Nash Campbell 87 Seth Ray 71

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Emily Filla 104 Hannah Stefek 14 Hayden Stefek 14 Kacie Vanecek 117 Kayla Wuensche 117 Kyla Green 11 Laney Martinez 13 Makayla Newsom 141 Trent Wuencshe 115 Trevor Wuensche 120 William Filla 86 Alex Barton 91 Allison Janke 67 Blaze Wooley 20 Brooke Tubbs 38 Clayton Taisler 69 Jacob Horak 140 Lauren Janke 69 Mackenzie Barton 85 Shelby Horak 135 Timothy Pajestka 68 Alexis Festa 127 Aubrey Rendon 24 Audreyaunna Cetta 5 Avery Rendon 24 Brennan Graham 23 Brienna Correll 82 Bryson Correll 77 Christina Raley 53 Garrett Festa 133 Gavin Green 96 Hailey Davidson 10 Karsen Tierce 41 Keiley Tierce 43 Pashence Barrera 11 Ryan Davidson 119 Ryan Festa 133 Bailee Beckendorf 74 Isiah Massey 5 Zachary Massey 5 Alexandria Johnson 108 Andrew Smith 107 Luke McCarthy 101 Madysn Long 3 Logan Whitaker 10 Brandon Konkler 31 Buster Carnevale 31 JP Martinez, Jr. 36 Logan Adams 10 Ryan Mathis 36 Sonny Carnevale 31 Tristain Thompson 36 Carter Charanza 80 Dakota Holder 147 John Peterson 74 Payton Ferguson 28 Quinlan Dobecka 155 Raiven J. Hajek 61 Rendon Dobecka 149 Amanda Droste 95 Amanda Jurik 34 April Dvorak 142 Austen Holland 102 Brandon Droste 96 Devin Krajca 81 Dustin Motley 106 Erica Clark 96 Hanna Slovak 115 Hayley Slovak 115 Jacob Mraz 25 Justin Mraz 30

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Lane Slovak 115 Madeline Clark 95 Madison Holland 76 Misty Dvorak 144 Olivia Zmolik 93 Paige Tignor 126 Pierce Tignor 114 Preston Sullivan 125 Samuel Zmolik 95 Victoria Motley 91 Elizabeth Cowan 147 Jason Sims 90 Jonathan Vrla 6 Kendall Tucker 121 Megan Ruzicka 14 Melinda McClellan 120 Ryan Ruzicka 14 Adlar Davies 48 Ariana Peterson 48 Blake Anderson 66 Brooklyn Anderson 89 Caroline Durham 50 Cherish Ellsworth 10 Katherine Durham 52 Allyssa Carmin 95 Angel Pace 108 Athens Milan 94 Clark Jones 123 Dylan Kearney 90 Holly Jones 10 Klair Stoeppleman 78 Macy Jones 123 Madalyn Stoeppleman 83 Rachael Humphreys 44 Gage Cornell 90 Reid Jones 122 Sophie Milan 111 Sydney Milan 82 Talia Milan 112 Taylor Cornell 93 Brittney Higgins 95 Cassidy Higgins 105 Colby Pustejovsky 41 Destiney Higgins 90 Katelyn Daniel 145 Michael Karr 23 Mira Bralic 58 Allison Sharp 62 Ana Fuentes 128 Brandon Teplicek 172 Cammi Teplicek 167 Grace Schwertner 112 Olivia Schwertner 115 Holt Teplicek 140 Hunter Teplicek 139 Hunter Wood 149 Hutson Teplicek 142 Kaycee Lehmann 118 Sutton Schwertner 136 Megan Booher 111 Morgann Wood 107 Sarah Booher 111 Tanner Wood 149 Addee Williams 108 Charles Engel 66 Chelsy Stevens 75 Cutter Chase Starr 64 Jordan Taylor 85 Katelyn Taylor 85 Clayton Starr 54 Anna Gadway 39

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Baley Stavinoha 46 Brady Dostal 22 Brianna Nesvadba 39 Elizabeth Dostal 22 Evan Stavinoha 46 Madeline Gadway 31 Madison Schultz 44 Samantha Dostal 29 Sierrah Sivils 36 Allison Wockenfuss 150 Anahi Guerrero 13 Catherine Casey 59 Cheyenne Parker 62 Claire Casey 60 Jered Polly 95 Denae Bronikowski 130 Keith Wockenfuss 146 Lea Barcak 53 Mathieu Barcak 55 Nathan Polly 91 Ryan Bronikowski 99 Sean Moncrief 68 Tiffany Sample 12 Tyler Parker 60 Grace Owens 30 Gunnar Owens 30 Karley Kieschnick 46 Kaylee Kieschnick 41 Zoe Saxton 85 Adam Rosier 53 Alyssa Moyle 129 Avery Moyle 127 Cole Collins 55 Delaney Bourque 99 Jaci Malovets 94 Koby Rosier 50 MacKenzie Collins 70 Zachary Collins 71 Tiyanna Johnson 30 Sarah Siptak 100 Andrew Kresta 128 Bethany Baker 154 Brittany Baker 155 Brooke Bacak 144 Dylan Treumer 143 Emily Kresta 128 Grant Bubela 158 Jacob Supak 81 Lauren Kresta 128 Luc Marcaurele 141 Ryan Drapela 124 Adryanna Manzano 152 Aiyana Gonzalez 142 Angelica Manzano 85 Cynthia Garcia 155 Daisy Enriquez 133 Kelly Taylor 162 Kierra Taylor 161 Nicole Laitkep 6 Sky Garcia 154 Trianna Manzano 128 Zakary Laitkep 6 Blake Zielonka 82 Brooke Piwonka 82 Jairon Aguilar 53 Jessica Aguilar 53 Jordan Voldan 82 Myranda Zielonka 82 Taylor Thurmond 82 Tristan Voldan 82 Brandon Rew 40

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Brock Donnell 5 Camryn Duff 5 Christian Duff 22 Jazmine Duff 17 Sara Rinaldi 7 Abigail Schmidt 110 Briana Woodall 71 Cameron Woodall 70 Catherine White 53 Elizabeth Hancock 104 Elizabeth White 46 Emily Hancock 104 Ethan Hilbig 128 Gillian Lewis 85 Hannah Hancock 92 Hayley Hilbig 116 Isaac Schmidt 94 Jody Jurica 56 Jordan Woodall 120 Kendall Lewis 73 Keriann Kallus 78 Leah McDonald 103 Luke Jaroszewski 77 Madeline O’Gorman 101 Noah Schmidt 107 Payton Mills 84 Regan Lewis 85 Rileigh Kitchen 72 Ross Jaroszewski 104 Tayler Jasek 5

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

2014-2015 SPJST Youth Clubs’ Fourth Quarterly Report March • April • May

Includes Reports Received by June 17, 2014.

District One

Total Average Attendance Disbursement Attendance Lodge Name 1 Fayetteville 24 $ 48 8 9 Snook 94 $188 31 17 New Tabor 48 $ 96 16 186 Caldwell 32 $ 64 11 District One Average Attendance - 66 18 20 24 29 47 48 80 87

6 25 84 92 154 183

2014 SPJST District Camps

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Thursday, July 10 to Sunday, July 13 — District Three Camp Monday, July 14 to Thursday, July 17 — Districts Five/Six/Seven Camp Friday, July 18 to Monday, July 21 — Districts Two/Four Camp Tuesday, July 22 to Friday, July 25 — District One Camp

81 88 142 162

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

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District Youth Achievement Days Sunday, June 21 — District Three at Lodge 183, Arlington Saturday, June 28 — District Four at Lodge 49, Rowena Sunday, June 29 — District Five at Lodge 88, Houston Sunday, June 29 — District Six at Taiton Community Center Sunday, July 6 — District Seven at Comal County Fairgrounds in New Braunfels Saturday, July 12 — District Two at Lodge 29, Taylor Sunday, July 13 — District One at Caldwell Civic Center

30 40 148 79 185 202

District Two

Elgin 15 $ 30 Granger 26 $ 52 Cyclone 46 $ 92 Taylor 53 $106 Seaton 72 $144 Beyersville 32 $ 64 Holland 25 $ 50 Temple 35 $ 70 District Two Average Attendance - 102

District Three

Cottonwood 18 $ 36 Ennis 36 $ 72 Dallas 15 $ 30 Fort Worth 10 $ 0* Fort Worth 42 $ 84 Arlington 19 $ 38 District Three Average Attendance - 46

District Four

Rowena 39 $ 78 South Plains 3* $ 0* Abilene 16 $ 32 District Four Average Attendance - 19

District Five

Needville 24 $ 48 Houston 31 $ 62 Houston 12 $ 0* lowa Colony 21 $ 42 District Five Average Attendance - 29

District Six

Taiton 32 $ 64 El Campo-Hillje 25 $ 50 El Maton 18 $ 36 District Six Average Attendance - 25

District Seven

Corpus Christi 4 $ 0* New Braunfels 59 $118 Jourdanton 45 $ 90 District Seven Average Attendance - 36

State Third Quarter Average Attendance - 323

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* Youth clubs with an average of less than five active members do not receive any funds during the quarter.

Podpora Wednesday, June 25, 2014

BENEVOLENCE

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Texas Polka Music Museum Summer Bash July 20

TPMM will hold a Summer Bash on Sunday, July 20, 2014 from 2 to 6 p.m. The event will be held at the K of C Hall No. 2305, at 2547 Jerry Mashek Drive, in West, Texas. Event includes music, door prizes, silent auction (items accepted day of event), and a meal served at 12 noon. Hall opens at 12 noon. For information/cost, contact Herb Schneider (281) 807-3244; and Brian Svetlik (979) 541-6166. —SPJST—

• Letters to Bibbie •

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

Dear Bibbie, Annihilation of village Ležáky— Ležáky (German: Ležak, from 1939: Lezaky), a part of municipality of Mířetice, was a village in Czechoslovakia. During the German occupation of Czechoslovakia the village was completely razed to the ground by Nazi forces during the reprisals for the assassination of Reich Protector Reihard Heydrich in the late spring of 1942. Ležáky was a settlement inhabited by poor stonecutters and little cottagers. It was composed of eight

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houses concentrated near the mill; this mill had created the basis for the village named after the rivulet Ležák. Since September 24, 1941, SSObergruppenführer and General of Police Reinhard Heydrich had been Acting Reichsprotektor of the Nazi Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. This area of the former Czechoslovakia had been occupied by Nazi Germany since April 5, 1939. In December 1941, several Allied paratroopers were dropped into the Protectorate Bohemia and Moravia. Some of them were sent to assassinate Reinhard Heydrich in a planned action known as Operation Anthropoid, and another group was part of Operation Silver A. Several people from Ležáky helped this group, providing a hiding place for their radio set. On the morning of May 27, 1942, Heydrich’s car was attacked by the Czech and Slovak soldiers (on behalf of the Czechoslovak government-inexile), Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš Heydrich died on June 4, 1942. After the assassination of Heydrich, the revenge of the Nazis started with martial law. Then on 10 June the vil-

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lage of Lidice was razed to the ground and its male inhabitants shot. The Nazi regime chose that village because its residents were suspected of harbouring local resistance partisans and were falsely associated with aiding Operation Anthropoid team members. Thereafter, Gestapo agents found the radio transmitter in Ležáky which belonged to Operation Silver A. Alfréd Bartoš, the leader of resistance group Silver A, committed suicide in a hopeless situation. On June 24, approximately 500 SS troops and po-

licemen surrounded Ležáky, took away all the inhabitants and the village was reduced to “rubble.” All 33 villagers (both men and women) were shot. Thirteen children were separated from their families. On June 26, a press release announced the event publicly. In mid-December 1943, the débris of Ležáky was pulled down by 65 men from Nazi work camps. The sisters Jarmila and Marie Šťulík were selected for the ‘Aryanisation’ programme (both were found and returned after the war). The re-

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.

and Genealogical Conference—at New Taiton Hall and Community Center. Theme: “Texas Czechs Gulf Ports of Entry.” For information, contact Rita Vanek (979) 543-6220; or email riv123@sbcglobal.net. Submitted by Larry Jackson.

Czech Cultural Calendar

July 20 Texas Polka Music Museum Summer Bash—at K of C Hall No. 2305, West, Texas: music, door prizes, silent auction (items accepted day of event), meal. Hall opens at noon. For information/cost, contact Herb Schneider (281) 807-3244; and Brian Svetlik (979) 541-6166.

July 19 TCHCC Dedication of the Krasna Bell—in front of the TCHCC main building, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas. For information, call (888) 785-4500; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org.

July 19 through October 31 TCHCC Museum Exhibit: Early Texas Schools—at the Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas. For information, call (888) 785-4500; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org. July 26 CHS 2014 Summer State Meeting

October 17 - 18 TCHCC Heritage Fest—at the Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas: music, craft vendors, antique farm equipment/car show, museum/village tours, Muziky, Muziky performance. For information, call (888) 785-4500; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org.

December 6 TCHCC Christmas Open House—at the Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas: museum activities, gift shop, vintage decorated Czech village tours. For information, call (888) 785-4500; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org.

December 6 TCHCC Gala—at the Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas: museum activities, gift shop, vintage decorated Czech village tours. For information, call (888) 785-4500; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org. —SPJST—

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maining 11 children were sent to the Chelmno extermination camp and in summer 1942 gassed (together with one girl from Lidice).[7] Unlike Lidice, Ležáky was not rebuilt after the war, and only memorials exist today. Source: http://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le%C5% BE%C3%A1ky —SPJST—

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Of dogs and wolves

Welcome to another edition of soundczech series in which we explore idioms through song lyrics. The phrase we will focus on is život je pes found in the song Nikdy nic nikdo nemá (or “Noone should ever”) by the pre-World War ii comic duo Jan Werich and Jiří voskovec.

The song is about the changeability and volatility of everything in life. If today you say that život je pes, literally life is a dog, meaning – it’s a dog’s life”, tomorrow life can turn in to a whole different animal because nothing is finite in this world. Život je pes – it’s a dog’s life; but we can’t be sure that the dog doesn’t turn into a wolf tomorrow, the singers say playing with the phrase. There are plenty of idioms in Czech about dogs,

but the wolf is another animal the language exploits creatively. The phrase člověk člověku vlkem meaning man is a wolf to his fellow man dates back to the Roman times. My o vlku, vlk za humny can be translated as ‘speak of the devil (or wolf in this case) and he appears’. Another saying about wolves is kdo chce s vlky býti, musí s nimi výti –if you want to live with the wolves you have to howl with them meaning you need to conform to the customs of your chosen company. And similarly if you lie down with dogs, you get up with fleas – kdo se psy líhá, s blechami vstává. But back to wolves: mám hlad jako vlk translates literally as I’m hungry as a wolf, meaning I’m really starving. And finally, for some reason corn or red poppy is called vlčí mák – wolf poppy in Czech. Sadly, wolves in this country (Czech Republic) are more common in language than in nature these days. If they could talk they would have reason to say something like život je pes. Thanks for listening today, a na shledanou!

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Meet . . . Cousins František and Václav Veverkové

František Veverka (1796-1849) and Václav Veverka (1799-1849) of Rybitví at Pardubice, known as “Veverka cousins,” invented the turning plow. Turning plow is a plough with a ploughshare that can cut and turn the mould, or the ploughshare can finely crumble and loosen the topsoil. The birth-house of Veverka cousins exists to this day. Veverka cousins worked on their invention from 1824 to 1827. Veverkas’ Cousins’ device “Turning plow” in a significant way sank a need of a power at a tillage with a comparison of work with an old share.

— Pavla Horáková —SPJST—

The depth of a tillage was up to 22 cm (8.66 inches). Therefore, the new turning plow quickly spread around the countries of the Austrian monarchy after 1827. The Veverkas’ never got rich with their “turning plough,” because they forgot to patent their invention. It was a long time before their authorship of the invention was officially sanctioned. They themselves did not live to see it. Along with the “turning plow,” František Veverka perfected other agricultural machinery, such as a blower. František Veverka is buried in the cemetery in Přelouč, and Václav Veverka is buried in the cemetery in the settlement Dříteč. Submitted by, Ivo Marek —SPJST—

SHADES OF IRELAND April 13 to 22, 2015

Texas Czech Genealogical Society Website: txczgs.org

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

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment

Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 5 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Send updates directly to: VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: (254) 773-8087. Email to: melaniez@vvm.com. Advertising rates are $2 per column inch for lodge ads; $4 per column inch for non-profit organization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com.

LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 966-3795. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of even-numbered months February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Potluck served after meeting. Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 3 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room, 107 East Park Street, Hallettsville. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room.

LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA (3) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. at PointBank Community Center, 739 East Liberty Street, Pilot Point. For directions/meeting information, contact Brian Heitzman (940) 686-4429; or Dean Carender (903) 564-7359.

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Friday, June 27—Malone Coop Annual Meeting Saturday, June 28—Girard reunion Sunday, June 29—Urbanovsky reunion Friday, July 4—No social night. Happy 4th of July! Saturday, July 5—Krizan family reunion Sunday, July 6—SPJST Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12—Hrabal family reunion Sunday, July 13—Sonnenberg-Radke family reunion Friday, July 18—Social night Saturday, July 19—Annual picnic work day and set up preparation Sunday, July 20—117th Annual Picnic: begins at 10 a.m. Drive in or take out fried chicken/sausage plates, live auction, drawing, youth club bingo, and other activities. Watch for details in the Lodge Letters Section. Saturday, July 26—Mechell family reunion Sunday, July 27—Hoover reunion

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 8, WEIMAR (6) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall, 503 Park Drive, Weimar.

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

LODGE 13, DIME BOX (1) Lodge Hall: 425 CR 424, Dime Box. Directions: In Dime Box, turn left from FM 141 on CR 424. Go east on CR 425 for 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: (979) 884-1451; Hall Phone: (979) 884-3211. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the hall. Please join us!

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

LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Highway 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles; turn left on CR 225. Go one mile, veering to the right. Lodge building is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (979) 272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) 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 Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information/Country/Western Band Bookings: David Meyer (512) 217-0162; Polka Band Bookings: Artie Monson (512) 281-3711; Hall phone: (512) 285-3100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall. Call Youth Leader Joyce Bowen for information (512) 856-2481.

LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Rita Marburger (512) 859-2584. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg. Directions: Located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia. From Highway 77 between Hallettsville and Schulenburg, take FM 532 West four miles to Moravia. Turn right on FM 957 North. Go one mile; hall is on the right. Lodge Meetings: Tuesday after the second Sunday in March, June, and September, 7:30 p.m.; and the first Sunday of December, 3 p.m.

LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) 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, June 28—Rental Saturday, July 5—Rental Sunday, July 6—Youth club meeting, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, July 12—Rental Saturday, July 19—Rental Saturday, July 26—Rental

Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay on Hwy 287 East until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and go under the overpass at Interstate 45. Go approx. 3/4 mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (972) 875-8381; Hall Phone: (972) 875-8381. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard.

LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) Wednesday, June 25—Live music by the Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 27—Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 4—Hall will be closed to observe Independence Day Sunday, July 6—SPJST Lodge 29 Youth Club meeting, 2 p.m. Contact Cristy Girod (512) 4681347 if you have any questions. Wednesday, July 9—Lodge 29 meeting, 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal follows meeting. Live music provided by the Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Free admission. Friday, July 11—Texas Pioneers, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, July 18—The Lucky Dogs (formerly The Lawmen), 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 19—Live music: Old Friends Band, 6 to 9 p.m. Free admission. Wednesday, July 23—Live music: Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 25—Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. All Friday night dances have free admission.

Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 mile to the hall. Hall Rental Information: (512) 352-9139; Hall Phone: (512) 352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. For youth club info, call Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 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, July 12—Nolan Pick Band Saturday, July 26—Cherokee Rose

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. Sales Agent: James (Dude) Mann (254) 715-0275. 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 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

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Phone: (979) 648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:15 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Six Mile Presbyterian Church, Royal Road, Port Lavaca, Texas LODGE 47, SEATON (2) 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: (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.

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LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH-35 East in Dallas, take IH-20 East. From IH-20 East, take the IH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH-45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street; take a right on Floyd Street. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: (214) 826-3557. Hall Phone: (214) 823-0072. Band Bookings: Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north onto 50th Street; go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Lucas Davidson (254) 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) Friday, June 27—Miss Leslie, country western. $10/person Saturday, June 28—No dance Saturday, July 5—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $15/person Friday, July 11—Jeff Woolsey and Dancehall Kings, country western. $15/person Saturday, July 12—Texas Legacy Czech Band, polka/variety. $10/person Saturday, July 19—Jack Melick Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $15/person Friday, July 25—Joe Valentino “Sock Hop”, 50s and 60s music. $10/person Saturday, July 26—No dance Sunday, July 27—Fabulous 4, polka/variety. 3 to 6:30 p.m. $10/person

All dances are held from 8 to 11:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Reservations suggested, but not required, unless otherwise noted. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beer, set-ups, soda, and ice sold at bar. Please do not bring from outside. *Dress Code dances: evening attire for ladies and gentlemen. Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Directions: Highway 290—Take Mangum Dacoma exit; stay on frontage road. At third traffic light, turn left onto 18th Street. Go under freeway at third traffic light, turn on Beall Street. Hall Rental Information: Lodge Hall: (713) 869-5767; or visit www.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) 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; or Jim Dinaso (281) 836-3649/email jimdinaso@gmail.com. Youth Club Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Conroe Public Library.

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) 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.

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. 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.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

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 normk_82@hughes.net. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Sandra Pierce (254) 485-5801 for meeting date, time, and location.

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

LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: Every third Sunday of January, March, May, July, and September at 6 p.m. Contact Secretary Pam Lehmann (806) 561-5105 for location. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month at 5 p.m. Contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams (806) 990-3351 for location. LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. Call Secretary Edna Rivas (915) 7272048 for meeting location.

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