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Volume 102 Number 29
Benevolence
“Step Up To The Plate” June Top Agents $200 Award
Jerry Kucera, FIC
Lodge 6, Cottonwood • District Three Associate Agents Certificates Issued $50 Award
2nd - James Mann, FIC Lodge 35, Elk (3) 3rd - Albin Machu, CFFM Lodge 29, Taylor (2) 4th - Bill Orsak, CFFM, FIC Lodge 9, Snook (1) 5th - Ray Esparza Lodge 76, Wichita Falls (4) 6th - Armando Perez, LUTCF Lodge 79, Corpus Christi (7) 7th - Carlos San Miguel Lodge 91, San Jacinto (5) 8th - Max McIntosh Lodge 25, Ennis (3)
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1st Place Associate Agent
• Earned Premium •
• Certificates Issued •
1st Place Associate Agent
H E R A L D
$200 Award
Albin Machu, CFFM
Lodge 29, Taylor • District Two Associate Agents Earned Premium $50 Award
2nd - Bill Orsak, CFFM, FIC Lodge 9, Snook (1) 3rd - James Mann, FIC Lodge 35, Elk (3) 4th - Jerry Kucera, FIC Lodge 6, Cottonwood (3) 5th - Ray Esparza Lodge 76, Wichita Falls (4) 6th - Armando Perez, LUTCF Lodge 79, Corpus Christi (7) 7th - Carlos San Miguel Lodge 91, San Jacinto (5) 8th - Max McIntosh Lodge 25, Ennis (3)
SPJST Floats, Members Support Patriotism in Arlington, Belton Fourth of July Parades
Lodge 183, Arlington members are ready to ride in the Arlington Fourth of July Parade. The entry received the first place youth award. BELOW: Pictured on the SPJST Float in the Belton parade are Joyce Pechal of Lodge 47, Seaton and Brandon Girod and Linda Pospisil of Lodge 29, Taylor. The entry received the “Best Float” award.
No Career Agents Qualified
State Youth Achievement Day Saturday, August 2 Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center • Temple Details at www.spjst.org and in next week’s Vestnik
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Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Fort Hood Memorial Information .......3 Step Up to the Plate Updates .............4 “All Things Czech” Information .........5 Lodge Section .....................................5
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Youth Section ....................................16 ENC Tee-Shirt Order Form ...............19 Czech Culture ....................................28 Advertisements .................................29 Lodge Calendar .................................30 Vestnik Pet Parade ............................32
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Lodge 191 Lufkin shares June dance scenes
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Pioneer Room mural artist visits Home Office
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Lodge 219 El Paso youth, adults join hands
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014
ˇ ´ VESTNIK SPJST HERALD
SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.org
VESTNIK EDITOR/ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0807 VESTNIK Fax: (254) 773-8087
email: m e l a n i e z @ v v m . c o m
SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-2902 • Home: (254) 985-0007 email: vanicek@spjst.com 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 77853 • (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 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
Editor’s Note
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State YAD and Corpus Time Two great events are right around the corner. I hope that you
will join us at both of them—State Youth Achievement Day on Saturday, August 2 in Temple and the Corpus Christi Weekend Getaway on Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10. State YAD—Saturday, August 2 Temple Road Construction A State Youth Achievement Day schedule and information for the day will appear in next week’s Vestnik. The information can also be found at www.spjst.org. This message comes from the Fraternal and Youth Departments: “For those of you attending State Youth Achievement Day on Saturday, August 2, please know there is road construction on I-35 by the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center. Members attending driving northbound will take exit 303B - Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center. “Members driving southbound will take exit 304 - North H.K. Dodgen Loop and cross over the interstate then take a right onto the access road (two-way traffic) and drive south to the entrance of the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center.”
Important Corpus Christi Info And, thanks to State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak for this important message to our members attending the Corpus Christi getaway. Hands-free only cell phone usage is now the law for drivers in Corpus Christi, Texas. Please take note, and save yourself from getting a ticket! “Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Pres-
ident Mark Rebecek wants to inform all members coming to the Corpus Christi Weekend Getaway about a new ordinance approved by the city council earlier this month. The law will come into effect November 11, 2014, but you could be pulled over by an officer and given a warning and a bright orange flyer explaining the new cell phone ordinance. Mark wants everyone to know that you can use your handsfree devices to make phone calls while driving your automobile but not your phone. This means no texting or calling on your hand-held phone.” See more information at www.spjst.org —SPJST—
State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak, left, is pictured with Leader-In-Training Jacob Horak who volunteered to help straighten up the fraternal storage area and get a jump start preparing horseshoes and other equipment used for the Corpus Christi Weekend Getaway.
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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Ground-breaking for Fort Hood Memorial scheduled for July 22
The committee working toward constructing a memorial honoring the victims of the November 5, 2009, shooting at Fort Hood will break ground on the structure Tuesday, July 22, 2014. The ceremony is slated for 9 a.m. at the site of the memorial, next to the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. The public is invited. For the past five y e a r s , SPJST has been involved in raising awareness and funding for the November 5th, 2009 Fort Hood Memorial. The project was conceived by SPJST Fraternal Field Manager Hiram Dixon late in 2009 to pay tribute to the 12 American soldiers and civilian contractor gunned down at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009. In addition to those killed, 32 service personnel were wounded. The victims were mainly men and women who were preparing to deploy to battle zones or who had recently returned from them. The memorial was conceived as a way to honor the victims and provide a historic record of this tragedy in order to deliver a message of vigilance for generations to come. “This has been a long time coming. It’s a good thing to finally get to this stage because now we can see that things are moving forward,” said former Killeen Mayor Tim Hancock, project spokesman. “It’s really a good feeling. We’re motivated and energized.” The committee recently relaunched its fundraising campaign with a new marketing plan, which included a new website — www.November5Memorial.com. “The goal of the memorial committee is that the monument be dedicated on the fifth anniversary of the shooting — November 5, 2014,” says SPJST President Brian Vanicek. “With Killeen civic leaders and the Killeen Daily Herald throwing its media support behind the project, everyone involved is hoping that the groundbreaking will open the project up for more exposure and project com-
pletion.” A total of $188,704.43 in cash has been raised to build the memorial through July 10. “A significant percentage of that amount reflects the generosity of SPJST members and lodges,” says President Vanicek. Additional commitments of building materials, construction oversight and land have also been received. According to Mr. Hancock, $150,000 in monetary donations is needed to bring the project to completion. The bronze sculptures that will memorialize each individual lost in the shooting were completed in 2013 by Salado sculptor and artist Troy Kelley. SPJST lodges assisting in this effort were recognized at the 2013 SPJST incentive banquet. The Fort Hood November 5th, 2009 Memorial has come a long way since the Killeen City Council authorized its development on June 8, 2010. Throughout the spring and summer months of 2010, great efforts were made by a committee designated by Mayor Hancock to determine the exact name, location, design and budget. The project includes a memorial pavilion and garden and will be located on the grounds of the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. The unveiling ceremony for the project design was held on November 5, 2010. “Our hearts — as individuals and as a nation — go out to the families of the soldiers and the civilian worker who were killed and to the many who were wounded. The death of those who are near and dear to us is one of the most difficult trials delivered upon us during this fleeting life,” says President Vanicek. “For those most closely involved, the last five years have been a long and winding soul-touching experience and one that reminds us that all we really have is each other, our freedom, our faith and the hope that our path to healing results in something constructive and good.” —SPJST—
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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—
Family Fun and Important Dates
July 15-17 SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting, Temple July 18-19 Lodge 47, Seaton Barbecue Cook-Off (2) July 19 Lodge 219, El Paso Swim Party Hawkins Indoor Swimming Pool (4) July 20 Lodge 6, Cottonwood 117th Annual Picnic (3) July 22 Groundbreaking Ceremony for November 5th, 2009 Fort Hood Memorial Killeen Civic and Convention Center, Killeen July 22-25 District One Camp SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm, Ledbetter July 27 Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Membership Drive Summer Fun, Belton (2) July 27 Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club Trip • Splashway (6) August 2 State Youth Achievement Day, Mayborn Center August 3 Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club Swimming Party Taylor Swimming Pool in Murphy Park (2) August 6 Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser (3) Aug. 8-10 Corpus Christi Weekend Getaway August 16 Lodge 84, Dallas Princess Ball (3) August 16 Lodge 172, Pasadena Sock Hop (5) August 17 Lodge 4, Hallettsville Family Day American Legion Hall, Hallettsville (6) August 17 Lodge 87, Temple Reunion Dinner (2)
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%
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Step Up to the Plate! Membership Program Update Statewide Goal: 1,500 Certificates Issued Through June: 473 Certificates Issued
SPJST Vision Statement Our vision is to provide a wholesome family environment; to encourage cherished Czech traditions; and to provide high quality, competitive life insurance for our members.
Lodge Incentive Guidelines
Beginning in 2014, the scope of SPJST’s longstanding Premium Refund Program will be expanded to incorporate the Membership Program incentives, dramatically simplifying the program and compensating lodges on the basis of the premium income generated by the lodge.
The formula for calculating the Enhanced Premium Refund is:
1. $1 for each paid-up certificate; and 2. 2.80 percent of the lodge’s annual earned premium. To receive the Enhanced Pre-
mium Refund, lodges must meet the following three-point criteria: 1. Hold regular lodge meetings in accordance with Article 50 of the SPJST By-Laws and offer a wellrounded fraternal program. 2. Return all requested paperwork on time by the due date.
3. Submit regular letters/photos to the Vestnik.
For Lodge Incentive updates, please contact the Financial Secretary’s Department. —SPJST—
• • • SPJST Monthly Insurance Report • • • Through June
MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND EARNED PREMIUM
Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals
Apps. 5 13 30 21 16 10 16 0 111
Written $90,000.00 235,780.00 1,393,473.00 1,575,000.00 1,060,000.00 233,000.00 293,000.00 0 $4,880,253.00
Certs. Issued 6 $ 2,085,000.00 14 390,780.00 26 1,153,619.00 14 1,027,000.00 15 692,224.00 8 275,000.00 13 368,000.00 0 0 96 $5,991,623.00
Earned Prem. $ 6,228.84 10,057.73 13,103.81 5,923.82 13,217.94 5,295.68 7,699.48 0 $61,527.30
Apps. Written 42 $ 4,140,000.00 75 2,381,883.00 92 4,385,927.00 105 9,267,345.00 103 8,483,761.00 58 2,239,574.00 67 2,184,600.00 2 100,000.00 544 $33,183,090.00
Certs. Issued 39 $4,860,000.00 72 4,281,545.00 80 3,240,676.00 87 7,987,689.00 90 7,323,226.00 47 1,867,250.00 56 1,895,870.00 2 100,000.00 473 $31,556,256.00
Earned Prem. $ 27,486.71 56,266.91 42,748.01 47,862.90 62,022.38 25,311.65 37,244.76 0 $298,943.32
YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND EARNED PREMIUM
Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals
Through the end of June 2014, the following members contributed 203 referrals during the Step Up to the Plate Membership Drive. Lodge
SPJST Mission Statement Insuring and enriching lives.
• • • SPJST Records 203 Referrals • • •
6 17 24 24 25 25 25 25 25 25 28 29 29 29 29 29 29 29
Member’s Name
Holly Knecht Terry Malina Jennifer Wright Dorothy Kucera Tabor Dowell Margaret Campbell Lisa Kirby Marlene Clark Rita Holland Doreen Honza Catherine Krajca Laure Krajca Crow Leslie Machu Helen Kelner Charles Campbell Madison Kaiser Elaine Machu Daniel Marek, Jr. Felix Pavlicek, Jr. Edmond Tate, Jr. Alma Urbanek
Referrals
2 1 1 9 1 2 10 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
40 40 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 48 48 48 49 54 79 80 80 87 87 142 196 200 202
Lodge No.
DISTRICT TWO YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
Lodge No.
18 20 29 47 48
Youth Club Name
Snook Youth Club New Tabor Youth Club Youth Club Name
Elgin Youth Club Granger Youth Club Taylor Youth Club Seaton Youth Club Beyersville Youth Club
3 3
Certs. Issued
1 1 4 3 1
DISTRICT THREE YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
6 25 84 154 183
Youth Club Name
Cottonwood Youth Club Ennis Youth Club Dallas Youth Club Fort Worth Youth Club Arlington Youth Club
Certs. Issued
6 7 2 1 5
22 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 5 6 3 8 3 4 1 1 1 9 1 11 8 9 1 2 1 1 2
DISTRICT FOUR YOUTH CLUBS
Certs. Issued
9 17
Carmen Kocurek Kelly Taylor Ruth Hanusch Debbie Klinkovsky Joyce Kraatz Tammy Martinez Lisa Mills Katherine Morris Sharla Pechal Dorothy Stuchly Lynette Talasek Donica Zabcik Ethan Zajicek Linda Mokry Kayla Wuensche Trent Wuensche Margarita Munoz Tyler Kaluza Marcus Rebecek Linda Hill Frank Horak Billye Westlake Sharon Ingram Zoe Saxton Dorothy Yeats G. Craig Row Kelly House
• • • SPJST Youth Clubs’ Update • • •
DISTRICT ONE YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
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49
Youth Club Name
Rowena Youth Club
Certs. Issued
2
DISTRICT FIVE YOUTH CLUBS 81 88
Youth Club Name
Needville Youth Club Houston Youth Club
Certs. Issued
2 13
DISTRICT SIX YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
30 40
Youth Club Name
Certs. Issued
Taiton Youth Club El Campo-Hillje Youth Club
9 2
DISTRICT SEVEN YOUTH CLUBS
Lodge No.
202
Youth Club Name
Jourdanton Youth Club
Certs. Issued
3
Listing reflects youth clubs whose quarterly reports were received by April 1, 2014, and youth clubs that are active.
Step Up to the Plate Member Referral Incentive
All referral cards received during a given month go into a drawing for three $25 Wal-Mart gift cards. All referral cards received during the year will go into a drawing for five $100 Wal-Mart gift cards to be awarded at the 2015 SPJST Awards Banquet. Referral cards are available from the SPJST Home Office and online at www.spjst.org.
Dorothy Kucera
Lodge 6, Cottonwood • District Three
Leslie Machu
Lodge 25, Ennis • District Three
Carmen Kocurek
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje • District Six
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“All Things Czech” Svacina this Sunday at Lodge 88, Houston
The Czech Heritage Museum in Temple is partnering with the SPJST throughout the spring and summer months on the informal “All Things Czech” lecture and discussion series. The Sunday, July 20 presentation will focus on “The Czech Svacina” and will be hosted by SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek and Dawn Orsak of PolkaWorks. PolkaWorks is a non-profit organization that highlights unique cultural traditions through documentaries, photography and public programs designed to educate and inspire. Ms. Orsak is a fifthgeneration Texas Czech who has concentrated on the foodways of Texas Czechs. Since 1995, she has presented Texas Czech culture and foodways to communities in Texas and at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C. The tradition of svacina can be traced back hundreds of years to the Czech lands of Moravia and Bohemia. The word itself — pronounced “svahchee-nah” is derived from old Czech word “svac” which meant a get-to-
gether of friends or acquaintances. “Svacina isn’t lunch, and it isn’t dinner. It’s something in-between,” says Vanicek. “It can include everything from sausage and sauerkraut to kolaches, strudels, cakes and pies.” The July 20 program reviews the evolution of the svacina from early days to modern times, with an emphasis on the Texas Czech svacina. Make plans to come out on Sunday, July 20 and enjoy what is sure to be an enjoyable presentation — and a delicious svacina! The event begins at 2 p.m. with a reception in the SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Chandelier Ballroom located at 1435 Beall Street in Houston followed by the presentation at 3 p.m. The public is cordially invited and admission is free. A wide assortment of svacina items and recipes will be available for attendees to sample and enjoy. Although it isn’t necessary, attendees are welcome to bring their own “svacina” specialty items to add to sample table. —SPJST—
GOOD TIMES AWAIT YOU AT THE EIGHTH ANNUAL
CORPUS CHRISTI GET AWAY WEEKEND AUGUST 8 - 10, 2014
Enj Enjoy a fun-filled weekend with family and friends at the Emerald Beach Hotel H ote in C orp Christi. Corpus L oc Located at 1102 South S ho Shoreline, the E me Emerald B ea is the only Beach b ea beachfront d ow downtown hotel.
Discount Rate: Disco $ $109 109 Per Night Applicable A ppli Taxes Apply To make To ma your reservations, please pl eas call the hotel directly at 361.883.5 361.883.5731 and refer to group g roup code “SPJ” to assure that yyou ou rreceive e pe room rate. the pr proper
SPJST members will be treated to a fun-filled Aloha Party upon their arrival Friday evening. Fun, g ames, refreshments refreshments and and Fun, games, he entertainment by the st Cowboy Accordionist k. Chris Rybak. es Saturday activities ude include th e the re Sand Sculpture n, Competition, oe Horseshoe t, Tournament, unch, Pizza Lunch, co “42” and Bunco nd Tournaments and t. Blackjack Tournament. me Saturday night’s theme me party will be a down home .” tribute to “Hee Haw.” nd Golf Tournament and ng Deep-Sea Fishing Outing g! on Friday morning! W atch ffor or details details in in the the V estnik! Watch Vestnik!
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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 773-8087
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Lodge 6 Lodge 6 Cottonwood picnic Cottonwood invites all to picnic this Sunday President Milton Peterson called this Sunday the meeting to order on July 6 at 2:30 p.m. Sister Peggy Dobecka led the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST motto. A moment of silence was observed for the deceased of the lodge. Sister Georgie Soukup reported 16 members present. Sister Barbara Hykel read the minutes from the last meeting. Sister Peggy Dobecka gave the treasurer’s report and the youth report. Sister Evelyn Stuckly gave her FAC report. State YAD will be August 2. Brother Jerry Kucera reported five new youth members and two adult members into the lodge. Brother Johnnie Krizan gave the hall report and gave a talk. Progressive winner for $7 was not present. Next time, it will be $8. July birthdays were Henry Blahuta and Peggy Dobecka. Attendance door prize winners were Lucille Sulak, Al Soukup, and Henry Blahuta. Picnic Help Needed On Friday, July 18, we will peel potatoes at 4 p.m. for the picnic. Anyone, please come help peel potatoes we need help. Saturday, July 19 is a work day, setting up for the picnic, and washing chickens - help is needed for this also. The picnic is on Sunday, July 20 so come out for a delicious meal, bingo, auction, prize drawing, and much more.
Next Meeting—August 1 The next meeting will be Friday, August 1 with a meal at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting at 7:30 p.m. A social will also be on August 15. Jerry and Dorothy Kucera furnished the meal. See you at the picnic. Dorothy Kucera, Reporter —SPJST—
SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood’s 117th annual picnic is this Sunday, July 20 at Lodge 6, located three miles east of West, Texas, just south of FM Road 2114. A delicious fried chicken and sausage meal with all the trimmings will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m. Take-out and large plates are $8, and small plates are $6. Takeout plates will be sold behind the hall. Games and the auction start at 12:30 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited! We look forward to seeing you there and spending the day with you. —SPJST—
Lodge 8, Weimar honors longtime members
Lodge 8, Weimar members met Monday, June 30, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at Oakridge Restaurant in Schulenburg, Texas. Eighteen members and guests were in attendance including District Six Director Karen Kaspar. Members enjoyed a buffet-style meal provided by the lodge prior to the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 7:22 p.m. by Vice President Erline Janik. The group was asked to bow their heads for a silent prayer and to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers were present for roll call. Secretary Robin Guenther read the previous month’s minutes followed by the treasurer’s report given by Carolyn Tobola. Both were approved by all attending members.
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Lodge 8, Weimar Recognizes Members
Lodge 8, Weimar met on Monday, June 30, 2014, to honor its longtime members. LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to 50-year pin recipients Erline Janik, center, and Arlene Marshall, right. They are pictured with District Six Director Karen Kaspar. CENTER PHOTO: Congratulations
Erline gave the FAC report which included updates on past events. She also announced that the Corpus Christi getaway will be held on August 8 to 10 for any members interested in attending. Karen announced that the District Six Fall Meeting is planned for September 7, hosted by Lodge 30, Taiton. She informed the group that the meeting place will be at St. John’s Parish Hall in Taiton. For new business, it was decided that the next meeting will be July 28 at Leticia’s Restaurant in Weimar for a Dutch treat meal at 6:30 p.m. Lodge 8 had two special anniversaries for the month of June: Melvin and Carolyn Tobola have been married for 55 years, and Al and Arlene Marshall were married for 63 years. After all regular business was conducted, Director Kaspar read the happenings from 50 and 75 years ago. She then presented three special members with their pins. Mrs. Erline Janik and Mrs. Arlene Marshall were presented with their 50-year pins, and Mr. Anton Machacek was presented with his 75-year pin. Lodge 8 was proud to give these and was appreciative of the members attending the meeting. Door prizes were given, including special cross pins, handmade by Mr. Anton Machacek. The meeting was adjourned. Next Meeting—July 28 We hope to see all Lodge 8 members on July 28! Fraternally yours, Robin S. Guenther Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 35, Elk reports on June meeting
President Randy Pavelka called the June 11, 2014, meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all members and guests present. There was no one on the sick list. Secretary Carla Pavelka read the minutes of our May meeting. There were no corrections, and the minutes were approved as read. Carla read a thank you note from
to 75-year pin recipient Anton Machacek. He is pictured with Director Kaspar. RIGHT PHOTO: Congratulations to, left to right, Melvin and Carolyn Tobola, who celebrated their 55th anniversary on June 20, and to Arlene and Al Marshall, who celebrated 63 years on June 7.
the Hallsburg Volunteer Fire Department for the $100 donation that was made by the lodge. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka gave her report for May, and it was approved as read. Floor Chairman Gene Pavelka gave his report and turn-in for May. Freddie Kubitza reported on Logan Kubitza’s graduation with his presentation of Logan’s $1,000 scholarship from SPJST Home Office. Bar Chairman Randy Pavelka gave his report for May. The guys got the new window unit installed in the kitchen area. Many thanks to the those who made it happen. Now, the kitchen is really nice and cool.
Lodge 29, Taylor Members Add Photo to TCGS Czech Veterans Wall of Honor
Lodge 29, Taylor members Kara, Sharon, and Emily Kaderka visited SPJST Home Office recently to deliver a photo of Sharon’s husband and Kara’s and Emily’s grandfather Leonard Kaderka to be displayed on the Texas Czech Genealogical Society’s Czech Veterans Wall of Honor that is located in the basement of the Home Office. Brother Leonard served as a Gunner’s mate in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1968. He currently serves on the Property Committee at Lodge 29.
There was discussion for next year’s hall rentals that all beer would be purchased through the hall. Our deepest sympathies go to District Three Director Johnnie Krizan’s family on the loss of his mother. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Those celebrating anniversaries in June were Bill and Mari Kubitza and Danny and Kristi Kubitza.
Next Meeting—July 16 Our next meeting will be on Wednesday July 16 after hall clean-up. We hope to see you there to learn and participate in your lodge. Fraternally yours, Janie Brewer, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton barbecue cookoff set for July 18 - 19
Plan to attend SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton’s 22nd annual barbecue cookoff on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 at Seaton Star Hall. This is a C.T.B.A. Quad-Cities Cookoff. Activities include Friday night fun including entertainment, refreshments, and a margarita contest. Star Hall is located seven miles east of Temple, just off Highway 53. Cookoff awards will be presented including $2,500 in guaranteed prize money. Electrical and water hook-ups will be available. For more information, contact Edwin Pechal at (254) 9852282 or (254) 984-2255 —SPJST—
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Lodge 80, Holland plans August 16 fundraiser
SPJST Lodge 80, Holland met Saturday, July 5, 2014, at 4:10 p.m. President Rita Spinn called the meeting to order. The membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for departed members. Ann Weir was absent. Secretary Linda Hill read the minutes of the June meeting. They were approved in a motion by Dan Hendrix, seconded by Risa Pajestka. Thank you notes were read from the Frank Klinkovsky family, from Andrea Schlickeisen for the scholarship, and from the residents of Will O’Bell Nursing Home. Treasurer Frank Pajestka, Jr. gave the financial report. It was approved in a motion by Coleman Benner, seconded by Vicki Slye. Youth Leader Connie Horak gave the report on the youth. FAC Frank Pajestka, Jr. gave the report on SPJST activities Weldon Kurtz from St. John Lutheran Church stopped by for the board meeting to thank the lodge for the use of the barbecue pits. Sister Rita recognized Silveria Tschoerner as helping with the Lopez washer tournament. Vicki Slye made a motion, seconded by Coleman Benner, to pay for
Lodge 66, Waco Sales Agent Visits SPJST Home Office
Lodge 66, Waco Sales Agent Randy House visited SPJST Home Office recently. He is pictured handing Receptionist Tamara Gettys his business card for Midnight Mustangs, a band that he is a part of that plays country, classic rock, and oldies for parties, festivals, wedding receptions, and special events. For booking information or for SPJST Life Insurance information, contact Randy at (254) 749-4636 or email rhouse3407@gmail.com. Thanks for stopping by the Home Office, Randy!
two belt buckles for the youth fair. The First Baptist Church asked for help with vacation Bible school. Membership agreed to give two $25 donations in a motion by Vicki Slye, seconded by Carol Wolf. The board agreed the next regular meeting will be Saturday, August 2 and a called meeting on Tuesday, Au-
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by Dan Hendrix. Those on the sick list are Vicki Slye, Coleman Benner, and Estelle Coker. Those having birthdays in July are Curtis Wolf, Connie Horak, Virginia Benner, Rick Slye, and Regina Peevey. Door prizes were won by Jewel Wolf, Silveria Tschoerner, Dan Hendrix, Mary Mowdy, and Vicki Slye. Frank Pajestka, Jr. made a motion, seconded by Vicki Slye, and the membership agreed to give the youth club $200. In a motion by Coleman Benner, seconded by Helen Pajestka, the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Next Meeting—August 2 The next meeting will be Saturday, August 2. Fraternally, Estelle Coker, Reporter —SPJST—
gust 12 at 6:30 p.m. to finalize our August 16 fundraiser. Menu will be the same as last year. Vicki Slye moved, seconded by Risa Pajestka, and membership agreed to buy a barbecue grill for the fundraiser. The kitchen crockpot is out. Membership agreed to purchase a new one in a motion by Curtis Wolf, seconded
Lodge 18, Elgin Welcomes Dancers, Anniversary Couple
LEFT PHOTO: Jack and Leona Abrahamson celebrate 68 years of marriage at SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin. CENTER PHOTO: Jodie Mikula Or-
Where do you celebrate 68 years of marriage? At SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin hall—that’s where. Leona and Jack Abrahamson from Austin are regular dancers at Lodge 18 hall. We were so happy to help celebrate their 68 years of marriage. With music like we had with the Jodie Mikula Orchestra, you just can’t help but have a good time. We hear, “I can’t dance any more,” well, that’s because you stopped. We have many who come to listen to the music
chestra. RIGHT PHOTO: The Jodie Mikula Orchestra gets down to join the dancers.
and before you know it, they dance a half and another half dance. If not, they listen and visit with friends. We have made many new friends at the dances. If we do not support all these wonderful bands, we will lose them and the beautiful polka and waltz dances. I know everyone has different music tastes, but even our grandchildren call our music happy music. We cannot let our wonderful Czech, German, Polish, and Swedish culture die. So much
will be lost. We have a great dance line-up: July 13 - Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five; August 10 - Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six; and September 14 Czechaholics. Bring your family for a great time. The kitchen is open. Submitted by, Irene Vrabel —SPJST—
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Lodge 84, Dallas sets July 20 hot dog picnic, meeting
Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas held its monthly meeting on Monday, June 16, 2014. The meeting was brought to order by President Justine Yeager at 6:40 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sister Lynda Novak, and a moment of silence was observed for Ruth Krizan, mother of District Three Director Johnnie Krizan and our troops serving overseas. Minutes were read by Secretary Cherri Petr and were approved by all present after a few minor corrections. Sunshine Lady JoAnn Manak reported that she sent get well cards to Sister Kelly Tucker (sinus surgery) and
Brother Randolph Scott (infection). Additionally, a sympathy card was sent to the family of George Spaniel, Sr. May your loved one rest in peace. The youth meeting report was given by Youth Leader Bessie Petr who said the youth met after the graduation/ mystery dinner celebration held on Sunday, June 8. Old business was discussed, and everyone was reminded about upcoming events, including Leaders-in-Training (LIT), Youth Achievement Day (YAD), and District Three camp. House Committee report—A big thank you was extended to Sister Cherri Petr and Brothers Randy Petr and Jimmy Liska for the beautiful manicuring of the lodge property. After the treasurer’s report and a few loose ends were cleared up, the meeting was adjourned. President Yeager reminded everyone to invite any and all members and
Lodge 48, Beyersville Couple Celebrates 50 Years of Marriage
Congratulations to Daniel and Zephyr Marek of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville! Daniel and Zephyr celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with renewal of vows in Costa Rica. Witnesses were daughter Cindy Kovar of Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station; daughter Carol Faulder of Lodge 180, Burleson; son Daniel Marek, Jr. and wife Becca, both of Lodge 24, Cyclone; grandson Ryan Faulder of Lodge 180, Burleson; granddaughters Alanna and Andella Kovar, both of Lodge 189, BryanCollege Station; and grandson Jeremy Faulder of Lodge 180, Burleson. Daniel and Zephyr were married on June 20, 1964, at St. Alban’s in Waco, followed with a reception held at SPJST Lodge 66, Waco Linden Hall.
friends to our July meeting to be held on Sunday, July 20 at 2 p.m. Additionally, she said a hot dog picnic dinner will be held afterwards. The lodge will be providing the párek v rohlíku (hot dogs) and buns with fixings. All members are asked to bring a picnic side or dessert to share with everyone. Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 88, Houston to host Czech svacina this Sunday
The Czech Heritage Museum in Temple is partnering with the SPJST throughout the spring and summer months on the informal “All Things Czech” lecture and discussion series. The Sunday, July 20 presentation will focus on “The Czech Svacina” and will be hosted by SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek and Dawn Orsak of PolkaWorks. PolkaWorks is a non-profit organization that highlights unique cultural traditions
Jimmie Schroeder and Cathlene Gentry Exchange Wedding Vows
Cathlene Gentry became the bride of Jimmie Schroeder in a double ring ceremony on March 29, 2014, at All Saints Catholic Church in Houston, Texas. The bride is the daughter of Eddie and Bobbie Gentry of Cypress and the granddaughter of the late Bill and Janet Gentry of Highlands and the late Ike and Rosie Syzdek of Bremond. The groom is the son of Rosemarie Schroeder and the late Jimmie Lee Schroeder “Blue” of Sealy. He is the grandson of the late Anton, Jr. (who was a lifelong member of SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard) and Rosalie Kelner of East Bernard, and the late Reno and Edna Schroeder of Sealy. Cathlene was given in marriage by her father Eddie Gentry. Cathlene wore a floor-length, silk, strapless, aline gown with lace bodice. Matrons of honor were Angie Albright and Tisha Keagy. Bridesmaids were Ann Duhon and Kim Gentry. The beautiful junior bridesmaids
were Jordan Schroeder and Emily Gentry. The adorable flower girl was Lauren Gentry. Best main was Clayton Smaistrla, longtime friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Gary Gentry, brother of the bride, and Troy Schroeder and Dwayne Schroeder, brothers of the groom. The handsome junior groomsmen were Justin Schroeder and Joseph Keagy. The darling ringbearer was Issac Keagy. Following the ceremony, a reception and dance enjoyed by all was held at La Colombe d’Or. The couple departed the La Colombe d’Or flocked by sweetsmelling fresh rose petals tossed by well-wishing family and guests. Jimmie and Cathlene reside in Houston. Jimmie is employed by the Houstonian Club. Cathlene works for Hewlett Packard. Jimmie is a member of SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard. —SPJST—
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through documentaries, photography and public programs designed to educate and inspire. Ms. Orsak is a fifthgeneration Texas Czech who has concentrated on the foodways of Texas Czechs. Since 1995, she has presented Texas Czech culture and foodways to communities in Texas and at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C. The tradition of svacina can be traced back hundreds of years to the Czech lands of Moravia and Bohemia. The word itself — pronounced “svahchee-nah” is derived from old Czech word “svac” which meant a get-together of friends or acquaintances. “Svacina isn’t lunch, and it isn’t dinner. It’s something in-between,” says Vanicek. “It can include everything from sausage and sauerkraut to kolaches, strudels, cakes and pies.” The July 20 program reviews the evolution of the svacina from early days to modern times, with an emphasis on the Texas Czech svacina. Make plans to come out on Sunday, July 20 and enjoy what is sure to be an enjoyable presentation — and a delicious svacina! The event begins at 2 p.m. with a reception in the SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Chandelier Ballroom located at 1435 Beall Street in Houston followed by the presentation at 3 p.m. The public is cordially invited and admission is free. A wide assortment of svacina items and recipes will be available for attendees to sample and enjoy. Although it isn’t necessary, attendees are welcome to bring their own “svacina” specialty items to add to sample table. —SPJST—
Lodge 172 Pasadena plans 50s sock hop dance party
Lodge 172, Pasadena will host a 50s Dance Party Sock Hop on Saturday, August 16, 2014, from 4 to 8 p.m. All ages are welcome to this family, fun, community event with great music and fun for everyone. The evening will include 50s and 60s music, silent auction, classic car show, prizes, hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream, malts, and drinks. Lodge 172 is located at 3609 Preston Avenue in Pasadena, Texas, 77504.
Music will be by a rock n’ roll dance band with DJ Alias - Wolf Man Jack along with live music. Contests will include best costume, pies/cookies, cake walk, limbo bar, twist, and hula hoop. Bring your best! Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for youth ages 10 and under. This cultural extravaganza is presented by SPJST Lodge 172, Pasadena and supported by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are available at Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. Call (281) 487-7871 for details. Tickets will also be available at the door on the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased online at www.pasadenachamber.org. Make plans to attend this very exiting and fun event in Pasadena. We hope to see you there! Jo Mayfield, FAC —SPJST—
Lodge 191, Lufkin anniversary dance July 18
Hope all of you had a happy Fourth of July! Thanks to all who came to the dance last month. As usual, Glenn Lenderman and Friends—Mike Shockley on steel guitar, Chris Powell on drums, and George Scogin playing his saxophone—did an excellent job. It was hot outside, but it was cool in the lodge for dancing, fellowship, and eating. Everyone brings a variety of food, so there is always something different. Hopefully, no one leaves hungry. The 50/50 drawing had a total of $129, and the lucky person, Doyle Oliver, won $62.50, which he donated back to the lodge. This drawing adds money to the scholarship fund. The free dance tickets were won by Janet Bate and Doyle Oliver. Congratulations to the winners! Thanks to Kathy Riley for the beautiful decorations. Even though she and A.C. did not get to attend the dance, she came out and decorated for the rest of us. Great job, Kathy! There were
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quite a few good comments on the decorations.
Anniversary Dance The next dance, which will be the 31st anniversary of the lodge, will be the third Friday night which is July 18. All members and social members will get in free of charge. Be sure to make plans to attend. The band will be Linda Kaye and the Cool Kats. This will be a very good dance, and the scholarships will be presented to the two applicants who are Ashton Allen, granddaughter of Helen Boyd, and Megan Scogin, granddaughter of George and Pat Scogin. Congratulations to both of these girls. Please bring food for the food table for the anniversary dance. We have some very good cooks so let your talent shine. Either you, Brookshire Brothers, Sam’s, or any other place— it is all good. Thanks to John Reeves of Lufkin, who donated $100 toward the cost of the tubs that hold all of the SPJST and Lufkin Dance Club decorations. The lodge thanks you very much. If you are not already a member of SPJST Lodge 191 and you would like to become one, all you have to do is see one of the officers to give you a
Happy 40th Anniversary, John and Diana Engelke! John and Diana Engelke of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with family and friends at Trujillo’s Restaurant. They want to thank everyone for coming and celebrating with them on this special occasion. John and Diana were married on June 22, 1974, in Waco, Texas, at St. Louis Catholic Church. John is the son of the late Bennie and Darlene Engelke, and Diana is the daughter of Louie and Dorothy Veselka. They have one son Justin and wife Misha along with one special granddaughter Mira. They are all members of Lodge 66. —SPJST—
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membership application. The cost is $15 per year, and you get in the dances for $6. The following is from Elizabeth Cavanaugh:
Dear SPJST Members, Thank you for your calls, visits, cards, and prayers during my recent surgery. I am 80 percent better and healing up each day. Thank you, Elizabeth Cavanaugh
Also, Jamie Hopkins received her 50-year pin from SPJST Home Office. Congratulations, Jamie, for this honor! We hope you will be a member for many more years. The next SPJST lodge meeting will be July 14. It is always the Monday before the third Friday of each month. Members, you are urged to attend the meetings. Meetings starts at 7 p.m. and usually last about an hour. They are held at the lodge hall. If you have any news you want in the news article or you wish not to receive the newsletter from us, please email me at GeorgePat@consolidated.net or call (936) 875-2867 or (936) 635-1928. The following is a list of bands for SPJST for the rest of the year: July—Linda Kaye and the Kool Katz
Lodge 180 Burleson member graduates
August—Glenn Lenderman and Friends September—Linda Kaye and the Kool Katz October—Glenn Lenderman and Friends November—open December—Linda Kaye and the Texas Pride New Years Eve—Glenn Lenderman and Friends
Lodge 88, Houston Member Visits Fayetteville; Views Band Photos
Fraternally, Pat Scogin, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 202 Jourdanton meets August 10
Lodge 202, Jourdanton met Sunday, July 6, 2014, following District Seven YAD with 23 members and guests attending. President James House presided. All officers were present. FAC Kathleen Polasek reminded everyone of the summer getaway in Corpus Christi on August 8 to 10. Youth Leader Regina House announced District Seven YAD was a good day for the lodge’s youth. Several youth will be competing at State YAD including Amanda Hoggard who is the new District Seven Queen. The Lodge 202 youth outing will be July 26. A birthday card was signed for Charles Kunetka for his 104th birthday on July 17. A photo was taken of Valerie Barta, David Sanders, Michelle House, and Kathleen Polasek who are celebrating July birthdays. The meeting adjourned.
Next Meeting—August 10 Sunday, August 10 will be the next meeting at 4 p.m. at Jourdanton Community Center. Bring school supplies for the “Stuff the Bus” project to benefit the less fortunate students of Atascosa County. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST— Lodge 180, Burleson member Ryan Faulder graduated from Burleson Centennial High School. Ryan will attend University of North Texas in Denton where he will major in information technologies.
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Recently, Clarence and Lou Baca visited the Fayetteville Area Museum and lobby of the newly remodeled Fayetteville Bank to see pictures of the Baca original band. Clarence is the son of John R. Baca, leader of the Baca Band. Clarence was 15 years old in the left photo and 16 years old in the photo on the right. He played drums. Clarence is 94years old and a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston.
Lodge 219 Ladies Circle El Paso swim party of Lodge 92 this Saturday Fort Worth
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. 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—
The Ladies Circle meeting took place on June 10 with 48 members plus several guests attending. We were happy to see Aleesha Barrett and Cherish Ellsworth once again. They’re our summertime “grandkids” since school is out. Aleesha belongs to Lorinda Manasco’s and Cherish is Bessie and Garland’s young one. They were so helpful in the kitchen and with activities that took place, and we loved having them with us. Business was handled as usual, and the only topic addressed was sponsorship of the cake walk for Czech Heritage Day scheduled for September 20. It was voted on and passed that we would support the lodge with this endeavor. Please mark your calendars for this special event. It’s always a lot of fun. Our lovely hostesses for lunch were Lupe Esparza, Mary Ann Krivanek, Marie Keller, and JoAnn Wilcox. Once again, the meal was delicious and everyone had plenty to eat. Thank you, ladies, for providing the main dishes and for your work in the kitchen. June birthday honorees were acknowledged and serenaded. They were Robyn Brownlee, Lisa Ellsworth, Mildred Kidwell, Frank
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Tesar (playing dominoes), and Hermina Cihacek (a May baby). Belated wishes go to Emily Atkins, Doris Maple, and Garland Ellsworth for their special days as well. Our special focus for June was to wear pearls for the meeting. Legend has it that cultured and freshwater pearls are considered to offer the power of love, money, protection, and luck. And, pearls are thought to give wisdom through experience. I guess that’s where the phrase “pearls of wisdom” comes from. So our “pearl” stories are:
• Evelyn Scaff received her pearls when she graduated from high school. They were given to her by her sisterin-law who saved the $5 needed to buy the necklace. The pearls were beautiful, and Evelyn has had to have them restrung several times which cost her more that what her cousin paid for them.
• When Betty Krenek’s children made her necklace, they were only two and six years old. Her necklace brings precious memories and love to her after all these years. These, too, were lovely and interesting, and made of little colored pearls. • Theresa Clay’s husband gave pearls to her when they married. In December of this past year, their home was burglarized, and the pearls were taken. She was broken-hearted at losing her treasure so her godson bought her new ones. Although they didn’t replace her first pearls, these, too, hold great sentimental value for her.
• Doris Overstreet was wearing a necklace that her cousin handmade for her many years ago. They were very
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Lodge 202, Jourdanton Members Celebrate July Birthdays ★ ★ 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. Lodge 202, Jourdanton members were recognized at the July meeting for their birthdays. Pictured are, left to right, Valerie Barta (July 19), Kathleen Polasek (July 25), Michelle House (July 21), and David Sanders (July 20). Happy birthday!
intricate, and cousin Julia Deuser was a longtime member of the Ladies Circle.
• Theretta had on display a set of pearls that she bought in 1956 at the Fair Department store in downtown Fort Worth. She worked at City Hall at the time and could not resist buying those beauties even though they were out of her price range.
Sherrie Kubala Watkins gave an update on activities scheduled for the lodge hall and displayed a really large picture of her new grandbaby. She is so proud, and we offer our congratulations to the family on their new arrival and hope they are doing well by now. There were 12 lucky winners of really cute door prizes. They are such a
joyous part of our meeting. Everyone gets so excited when their name is called, and it’s always fun to see who gets what. We ended the meeting with several items of note from Theretta. She also offered the blessing for lunch, and we ate to our fill. After lunch, bingo followed. So sorry to be late with this report, but I’ve been on vacation in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. Respectfully submitted, Joan Simek Shropshire Secretary —SPJST—
Ruzicka family
The 25th annual Ruzicka family reunion will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2014, at SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts in Buckholts, Texas. Doors will open at 10 a.m. All descendants from the families of John Ruzicka (Mary), Rose (Ruzicka) Tomasek (Charlie), Sophie (Ruzicka) Jekel (Conrad), and Julius Ruzicka (France) are invited and urged to attend. Bring your entire family and friends! Please bring your favorite covered dish and/or dessert for all to share. To help offset the cost of the reunion, we will again have a silent auction so bring items for the auction. For additional information or questions, please contact Robert Harris (972) 746-7565 or (972) 899-4250. We look forward to a great turnout and fun day! Submitted by, Joseph J. Beran Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
Lodge 191, Lufkin Shares June Dance Scenes
LEFT PHOTO: Attendees enjoy the music. PHOTO 2: Great band! PHOTO 3: George Scogin with Doyle Oliver, the winner of the 50/50
drawing with the cute young lady who drew the winning ticket. RIGHT PHOTO: Janet Bate, winner of the dance ticket.
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Rejcek family
Raymund and Kristyna (Konecna) Rejcek descendants and friends are invited to attend the Rejcek reunion on Saturday, August 2, 2014, at St. Martin’s Hall in Tours, Texas. Registration begins at 2 p.m. followed by bingo and games. A covered dish meal will be served at 5 p.m., and each family is to bring enough food for their family and guests. Coffee and tea will be provided. Donations for auctions are welcome. Dance music will be provided after the auctions. Please notify all your family members and ask them to come and renew old friendships and forge new ones and learn about their family heritage. We ask you to please bring your old and new photographs, scrapbooks, and albums of your branch of the family tree; along with any documents you may have pertaining to the Rejcek history. Bring updates on any new births, marriages, and deaths for the family tree. For more information, call Irene (254) 533-2372 or James (817) 4579515. Submitted by, Laddie J. Rejcek —SPJST—
July 19 Ruzicka family—at SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts in Buckholts, Texas. For additional information or questions, please contact Robert Harris (972) 746-7565 or (972) 899-4250. Submitted by Joseph J. Beran, Lodge 47, Seaton.
July 27 Kresta family—at Moravia Parish Hall, south of Schulenburg, Texas, on FM 957. For information, contact Sylvia Kresta Hodges (972) 978-3317. Submitted by Marylyn Kresta Kubecka, Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje..
August 2 Family/friends of the late John and Frances Dusek Shenkir—at Seaton Community Center, Seaton, Texas. For information, contact reunion hosts Tommy and Judy Millender (254) 7781352. Submitted by Tommy and Judy Millender, Lodge 87, Temple
August 9 John and Eva Dujka Mogonye family—at LCRA South Lake Park, Orprey Point Hall in Bastrop, Texas. For information, contact Delores Mogonye Groneck (512) 778-5938 or email dgroneck@austin.rr.com or Jeanette Mogonye Peterson (512) 281-3776. Submitted by Jeanette Peterson, Lodge 18, Elgin
August 10 Josef and Anastazia Darilek family— at American Legion Hall, east of Shiner. For information, contact Dennis Wagner (281) 489-9294 or Darilek.Reunion@yahoo.com. Submitted by Dennis Wagner, Lodge 184, Moulton
October 4 Ammansville Schools—at KJT Hall in Ammansville, Texas. For information, call Willie Bohuslav (512) 347-1078; or email JWBohuslav@aol.com. Submitted by Joyce Bohuslav, Lodge 88, Houston. —SPJST—
Remember me? Old Glory! Hello, Remember Me?
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cause, you see, it is about you and me.
I remember some time ago, people lined up on both sides of the street to watch the parade and, naturally, I was leading every parade, proudly waving in the breeze. When your daddy saw me coming, he immediately removed his hat and placed it against his left shoulder so that his hand was directly over his heart . . . remember?
And you, I remember you. Standing there straight as a soldier. You didn’t have a hat on, but you were giving the right salute. Remember little sister? Not to be outdone, she was saluting the same as you with her hand over her heart . . . remember? What happened? I’m still the same
Some people call me Old Glory; others call me The Star-Spangled Banner, but whatever they call me, I am your flag, the flag of the United States of America . . . something has been bothering me so I thought I might talk it over with you . . . be-
Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth Shares Scenes from June Meeting Submitted by Joan Simek Shropshire, Secretary
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Hostesses, left to right, Lupe Esparza, Mary Ann Krivanek, Marie Keller, and JoAnn Wilcox. TOP CENTER PHOTO: Birthday celebrants Robyn Brownlee, Hermina Cihacek and Lisa Ellsworth. TOP
RIGHT PHOTO: Aleesha Barrett and Lisa Juran. BELOW PHOTOS: With their pearls are, left to right, Cherish Ellsworth, Betty Krenek, Evelyn Staff, and Theresa Clay.
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SPJST Pioneer Room Mural Artist Visits Home Office
The artist who painted the beautiful scenery on the walls in the basement of the Pioneer Room of the SPJST Home Office in the late 1970s stopped by for a visit last week. LEFT PHOTO: Rudy Calool, Jr. looks over his artwork that he painted more than 40 years ago when the Museum first began. The artwork is a Czech farm setting that Rudy remembers researching many of the first Czech towns east of San Antonio. CENTER PHOTO: Rudy, Jr. visits with Texas Czech Genealogical Society Presi-
Old Flag; oh, I have a few more stars since you were a child. A lot more blood has been shed since those parades of long ago.
But now, I don’t feel as proud as I used to. When I come down your street and you just stand there with your hands in your pockets and I may get a small glance, but then you look away. Then I see children running around and shouting . . . they don’t seem to know who I am. I saw one man take his hat off then look around. He didn’t see anybody else with theirs off so he quickly put his back on. And, what about that night at the baseball game? When they played the Star-Spangled Banner and I waved so proudly in the breeze. Nobody bothered to sing. They stood up all right as a sort of mild patriotic gesture, but then they talked among themselves about the game or about the weather. But they didn’t sing. I felt hurt.
Is it a sin to be patriotic? Have you forgotten what I stand for and where I’ve been? - Anzio, Guadalcanal, Korea, and Vietnam? Take a look at the memorial honor rolls sometime of those who never ame back to keep this republic free . . . One Nation Under God . . . When you salute me, you are actually saluting them.
I may not be coming down your street for a long time. It seems that patriotic parades are a thing of the past. But when I do . . . won’t you do me a favor? Stand up straight, place your right hand over your heart . . . and if they play the Star-Spangled Banner, sing out loud and clear . . . and I’ll salute you by waving back.
Show me that you remember . . . Treat me with respect Be proud to be an American . . . “Land of the Free and The Home of the Brave . . .”
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Lodge 179, Warrenton member Ruby Juergens who submitted this article by an unknown author. Ruby says that the item was handed out at her local VFW Auxiliary meeting. She says, “I just want to pass it on to help bring everyone’s attention to the importance of our flag.” —SPJST—
Life is a Rhyme By d.knape
Life is a rhyme considering I’m programmed that way most of the time
Words relate their own good time as if they too enjoy the rhyme
So they perform these words of mine adept at tricks within a line
Gathered together they always find a way to say what's on their mind. —SPJST—
dent Charlene Hurta and recalls the painting project that took him about one and one-half months to complete while he was a full-time college student. Rudy remembers painting the scene while the late SPJST Museum Curator Otto Hanus was working to finish the cabin that is located in the Pioneer Room in front of the mural. RIGHT PHOTO: Rudy, Jr. with his sister April Painter and their father Rudy Calool, Sr. The Pioneer Room now features a display compiled by TCGS of histories of Czech families.
Planting Poems By d.knape
A farmer tends to love his work, how tenderly he tends the earth
Crops are chosen which grow best, the ones he picks yield most success Like the farmer poets know, they have only words to sow
Prudently planted fruit will come, how wise the poet planting poems. —SPJST—
Superman By d.knape
Superman felt kind of strange, no phone booths left for him to change
His transformation now postponed, can’t don his cape from a dang cell phone! —SPJST—
Peeling Potatoes By d.knape
Oh potatoes food so grand rich from the earth in brown suntan
What a shame it is to peel your skin you had such pleasure growing in
But peel away each stroke I must reveal more of you and as such When cooked and whipped and then served up we savor them taters for days we sup. —SPJST—
Star Spangled Sky By d.knape
Dark becomes light and how we stare bewitched by red exploding flares, mid-summer night brings sights so rare as fireworks boom and rockets glare
Spider webs dangle extracting sighs to each bomb burst another reply and we sit awed as rockets vie enjoying our Texas star spangled sky. —SPJST—
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Lodge 219, El Paso Adults, Youth Join Hands at Fire Station No. 6 Submitted by Baltazar Nunez, Reporter
Lodge 219, El Paso adults and youth club members participated in Join Hands Day at Fire Station No. 6 of the City of El Paso, Texas. Youth, adults, and firemen partnered and presented pizzas and refreshments to the residents of Station No. 6. Members of SPJST enjoyed the beautiful day in the park. I would
like to thank each of them who participated. Submitted by, Baltazar Nunez, Sales Agent/Reporter —SPJST—
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In Memoriam
Expression of Sympathy
We, the members of Lodge 25, Ennis wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of STEPHAN R. CLARK. Stephan Ray Clark, 61, passed away in Rockwall, Texas, on Monday, June 23, 2014. Stephan was born in San Antonio, Texas, on June 12, 1953, to Clarence Burns “C.B.” and Naomi (Smith) Clark. He graduated from Radford High School, Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1971. He attended the Air Force Academy and earned his bachelor’s degree in political Stephan Clark communications from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He went on to receive a master’s degree in environmental management from the University of Texas in San Antonio in 1976. In December 1989, he married Marlene Krajca. They had the opportunity to travel while raising their family in cities including Philadelphia, Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei, Omaha, and settled in Rockwall. During his 20-year career as a TeleCommunications executive, he worked for Southwestern Bell, AT&T, Lucent, and Avaya. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. He served on the board of director’s for Jinpan International. His strong desire to serve his country continued when he ran for the United States House of Representatives, District 4 seat. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis. He is survived by wife Marlene Clark of Rockwall; son Alan Clark and Dennis Yawitz; daughters Cambry Huaraque and husband Rockie of Tucson, Miranda Henson and husband Grant of Dallas, Raychel Clark of Houston, Madeline Clark of Rockwall, and Erica Clark of Rockwall; grandchildren Hanaa, Syd, Beau, and Harry; and brother Randy Clark of San Antonio, Jeff Clark of Forney, and Marc Clark of Rockwall. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was held Thursday, June
26 from 6 until 8 p.m. with rosary at 7 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. Mass of the Christian burial was Friday, June 27 at 10 a.m. in St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis with Father John Dick as celebrant. Pallbearers were Cullen Clark, Kyle Clark, Miles Clark, Brian Holland, Jake Holland, and Jerrod Ryan. Interment followed in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. Fraternally yours, Betty Macalik Financial Secretary —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
The officers and members of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the JACK D. VINEYARD. Jack D. Vineyard, 82, passed away in Ennis, Texas on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. Jack was born in Whitewright, Texas, on July 7, 1931, to Willard R. and Effie May (Edens) Vineyard. He grew up in Whitewright and Bells, Texas, and graduated from Bells High School in 1950. On October 13, 1950, he married Valeta May Jernigan and Jack Vineyard they made their home in Sherman, then in Bells and finally in Ennis in 1959. Jack was store manager for The Automotive from 1951 to 1966 when he became owner of Vineyard’s Auto Supply until 2014. He was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, the Optimist Club, and IOOF. He is survived by wife Valeta May Vineyard; sons Greg Vineyard and wife Linda and Brent Vineyard and wife Norma; daughters Karla Vineyard and Dana Cordsen and husband Rod; seven grandchildren: six greatgrandchildren: brothers Merville Vineyard, Harold Vineyard, and Jerry Vineyard; and sister Billie West. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother James Vineyard; and sis-
ters Vonda Riley and Modine Vineyard. Visitation was Monday, July 7 from 6 until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. A celebration of his life was Tuesday, July 8 at 2 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis. Interment was Wednesday, July 9 at 11 a.m. in Rose Hill Cemetery of Bells, Texas, under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. Fraternally yours, Betty Macalik Financial Secretary —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy
We, the Resolution Committee of Karel Jonas Lodge No. 28, East Bernard, Texas, on behalf of our members, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of LIONEL FREDERICK PASTOR. Lionel Frederick Pastor, age 85, of East Bernard, Texas, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014, in the VA Hospital in Houston, Texas. Lionel was born September 5, 1928, to parents Michael and Vlasta (Lillie) Pastor of Beasley, Texas. Lionel attended and graduated from Beasley schools. He was an avid rancher and volunteer - helping whenever he could. He served the military during World War II. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard for 12 years. Lionel was preceded in death by his parents Michael and Vlasta Pastor; sister Barbara Sulak; and brothers Otto Michael Pastor, Lamar Pastor, and Basil Pastor. He is survived by sister Maxine Pastor Johnson and husband Raymond Johnson of San Antonio; brother Sidney Pastor of Beasley; sister-in-law Virginia Pastor of East Bernard; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service was held at Knesek Funeral Home Chapel in Wallis, on Friday, June 13 with his relatives and friends. Deacon Billy Guerrero of Sacred Heart Catholic Church presided over the service and rosary. He was interred in Beasley Catholic Cemetery in Beasley, Texas. May he rest in peace. Resolution Committee Helen Kelner, Secretary —SPJST—
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In Memory of Mark Valek
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Mark Henry Valek, 56, passed away in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Mark was born in Ennis, Texas, on January 12, 1958, to Henry D. and Margie K. (Honza) Valek. He grew up in Ennis, Texas, and graduated from St. John High School. Mark subsequently graduated from Navarro College with an associate’s degree in electronics. On June 17, 1983, he married Cindy M. Zmolek, and they made their home Mark Valek in Ennis, Texas. Mark worked in the family automotive business beginning in high school and was co-owner at Valek’s Garage at the time of his death. He was a member of the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, KJT, and SPJST Lodge 135, Ennis. He enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, fishing, and taking road trips. Mark is survived by wife Cindy M. Valek; daughters Rebecca M. Valek and Catherine M. Valek; brother Chris Valek, Sr. and wife Sharon; and sisters Phyllis Ward and Michelle Dlabaj and husband Tim. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was Sunday, May 18 with reciting of the rosary in J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis. Mass of the Christian burial was celebrated by Father John Dick on Monday, May 19 in the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. Pallbearers included Ronnie Zmolek, Tim Dlabaj, Aaron Lenz, Chris Valek, Jr., Scott Bussy, and Daniel Hansen. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Ennis, Texas. Submitted by, Wife Cindy Valek Daughters Rebecca and Catherine Valek —SPJST—
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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 773-8087
Email: melaniez@vvm.com
Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
This section is dedicated to the youth of SPJST. As part of its membership benefits, SPJST offers a statewide youth program. If you or someone you know is interested in learning about opportunities offered to young members of SPJST, please contact your local lodge, District Youth Counselor, State Youth Director at (800) 727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.
District Two Camp set for July 18 to 21
Dear District Two Campers “Christmas in July.” Not only are the stores thinking about Christmas at this time of the year, so are our District Two campers. Beginning on Thursday, July 18 through Monday, July 21, SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm will have the magical theme of “Christmas in July” with Christmas lights, Christmas trees, presents, and who knows, maybe even Santa Claus himself. The time is almost here, so remember to be at the best behavior if you want “Jolly Old Saint Nick” to visit you at Cooper Farm. I feel as if I have already been visited by Santa. He is promising me a gift at camp that I have looked forward to for many years, and each of you campers had something to do with that gift. One hundred District Two campers—yes, 100!—have signed up to be at our camp this year. And this does not include chaperones and staff. What a gift! Cristy, Amber, and I are so excited. But on the other hand, saddened that our District Four friends will not be joining us this year. District Four - we will miss you all! We ask that you do not arrive any earlier than 9:45 a.m. for the 10 a.m. check in. We as DYCs will arrive at the camp around 9 a.m. and need time to get registration together. I ask that anyone arriving later than 10:15 a.m. give me a call. We want to make registration run as smoothly as possible. All medications, over the counter included, must be turned in to Nurse
Becky. All medication must be in the original bottle with only the amount of medication needed for the camping period. Medication in bags will not be accepted. After you register, you will put your belongings on the pavilion in the designated cabin area which will be marked. All campers and LITs, please wear your swimsuit, along with a cover-up and bring a towel. As soon as you have been registered and your belongings are in place, you will be given your swim test. Everyone must have a swim test. Once you have completed the swim test, please wait under the pavilion for instructions on going to the cabins.
** Parents are required to take home with them all cell phones, (extra ones also), SIM cards, and any electronic devices which include iPODS, Nintendo DS, and MP3 players. This is for all campers and LITs. If a camper has any of the above, parents may receive a phone call. Please do not bring any expensive clothing. SPJST will not be responsible for any lost or damaged items. All cameras must be marked and turned in to the chaperone. No food or drinks allowed in the cabins. We will and have always had plenty. Now, we are all registered, the swim test behind us, and we are ready to begin SPJST District Two Camp 2014. Here are just some activities that are planned:
Decorating for Christmas (Let’s see which cabin wins “Best Decorated”) Swimming Blobbing at the pond BB Guns/Rifle Range/Archery Horseshoes/Volleyball Boating/tubing at the lake
High ropes course Hayride Games by the LITs Christmas Scavenger Hunt Santa’s Workshop Pavilion games with the staff Basketball Flag-folding presentation Free time with friends Ice cream floats, furnished by our Director Jesse and Linda S’mores and Watermelon Christmas Cookie Decorating Contest Sunday night finale—“New Year’s Eve Dance” with noise makers, hats, and the works I hope we don’t run out of time! It has really been fun planning and getting things together for you to have an outstanding camp . . . one that will forever be a memory for you.
Things To Bring r 4 Towels r 4 Washcloths r Twin sheet set and light cover r Pillow r Toiletries: soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, brush/ comb
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r 2 Swimsuits (1 for the pool and 1 for the pond/lake) - For younger campers, please make a note which is to be for the pond/pool. The chaperone will make sure they are kept separate. We want to be sure to keep the pool clean and clear.
r Girls: A tee-shirt or tank top must be worn over the swimsuit in and out of pool. You may want to bring an extra pair of shorts to wear if you plan on blobbing. r Boys: A tee-shirt or tank top must be worn in and out of the pool
r Beach Towel r 4 changes of clothes r 4 changes of underclothes r 2 pairs tennis shoes/socks or closed- toe shoes. Must wear these at all times. r Flip flops to wear only to the pool.
r Younger Groups: Non-menthol shaving cream. Must be turned in at registration. r Sun Screen r Insect Repellant
District One Youth, Adults Tour Washington, D.C.
Several District One youth and adult members of Lodges 17, New Tabor and 186, Caldwell spent several days on an eighth grade history tour of Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas. LEFT PHOTO: Students on the steps of our nation’s Capitol. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 17, New Tabor members Mendi Ofczarzak, left, and Holly Narro stand where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech with the Washington Monument in the background. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Students stand at the site where 5,000 Texans were camped during the Battle of Gettysburg. —Submitted by Lodge 17, New Tabor members Ralph, Holly and Dillon Narro, Mendi Ofczarzak and Brandon Powell Lodge 186, Caldwell members Victor, Michelle, and MacKenzie Mendez
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r Flashlight r Bag for dirty clothes
A suggestion made which chaperones really like for the younger campers: Place one day of clothing in a marked, plastic bag. This helps in getting ready in the early morning. Try to mark all clothing and belongings to be sure it comes home. The only other thing I can think of to bring is a lot of energy and a great attitude for a lot of fun. One thing to hope for is enough time to do all the activities which are planned. We promise 2014 SPJST Camp will be rewarding for each of you.
Directions to Cooper Farm SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm is located in the community of Waldeck, Texas, near Ledbetter - just outside of Giddings. The exact address is 2001 Waldeck Road, Ledbetter, Texas 78946. The phone number for Cooper Farm is (979) 249-5674. If you have any questions or concerns, please give me a call or email me. Parents, thank you for allowing us to spend quality time with your youth. Every SPJST youth is special in his or her own way, and many memories are made each year at camp and this year will be no exception. A big thank you to all the chaperones who are taking time away from home and work to make sure our campers have a safe and a fun experience. We can’t wait to see you on at camp on July 18. We look forward to having participation from all 11 youth clubs in District Two. See you soon! Love, Patsy, Cristy, and Amber District Two Youth Counselor and Assistants —SPJST—
Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club invites all to August 3 swim party
Dear Members and Friends, You are invited to SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club Swimming Party on Sunday, August 3, 2014, at Taylor Swimming Pool in Murphy Park. The afternoon begins at 1:30 p.m. with a pre-meeting social with guests to sign in and learn about SPJST. At 2 p.m., we will gather for the youth meeting. We will then cool off in the pool. Snacks and drinks will be provided during pool time. The swim party ends at 4 p.m., but you are welcome to stay longer as a family. Taylor Swimming Pool in Murphy Park is located at 1600 Sycamore Street in Taylor, Texas 76574. When turning into the park, keep going right and park by first picnic table outside of the pool. We will have a short meeting. We will then go into the pool as a group. Note: Guests must have a parent attend the entire time in order to go swimming. Please RSVP by July 30 to Youth Leader Cristy Girod by phone/text (512) 468-1347 or email girodranch@yahoo.com. Come have fun in the sun . . . and learn what SPJST can offer your youth! Fraternally, Cristy Girod, Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club invites all to July 27 Summer Fun day
Dear Members and Friends, SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club will host its membership drive “Splash into SPJST Youth Club!” on Sunday, July 27 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Summer Fun Water Park, located at 1410 Waco Road in Belton, Texas. Snacks and an informative meeting will be held at 3 p.m. to discuss insurance, answer youth club questions, and award prizes (must be present to win). Meet at the pavilions by the Lazy River. For more information or questions, call Amber Bartek at (254) 931-0295 or email abartek002@yahoo.com. Lots of fun for the whole family is planned! Come on out for a great time! Fraternally, Amber Bartek Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Leader reports on activities
Dear Věstník Readers, We had the regular monthly meeting on July 1, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. President Julia Zavodny asked Bayley Mitchan to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance, club motto, and a moment of
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silence. We had 21 members present and two new members - Alex Slack and Kayley Bloedorn. Welcome aboard. We are happy to have you join the club. We passed around a sign-up sheet for the cookoff on July 18 and for the membership drive on July 27. We asked all members to bring snacks, fruit, and desserts to share from 1 to 6 p.m. at Summer Fun. Bring your friends. We will have information about insurance and explain what all we do to help the community around us. Prizes will be awarded. Please contact Amber (254) 931-0295 or myself (254) 760-5816. Old Business LIT Camp - I asked the ones who attended if they had a good time. I heard some good feedback. The District Two swimming party which was on June 20.
New Business Scrapbook meeting is July 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Star Hall. District Two YAD at Lodge 29, Taylor is July 12 starting at 9 a.m. District Two Camp is at Cooper Farm from July 18 to 21; bring Christmas decorations. Lodge 47, Seaton Barbecue Cookoff is July 18 and 19 at Star Hall. Hamburgers will be sold. State YAD is August 2 at Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. The Corpus Christi Getaway is August 8 to 10, and some rooms are still available. Come on out for at great time! Westfest is Saturday, August 30: District Two Beseda Dancers will perform.
Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Learns About Czech Life
Dalibor Jerabek, pictured far right, speaks at SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club’s July 5, 2014, meeting. Dalibar is now a United States citizen who was born and lived most of his life in the Czech Republic. He explained
his life in Czech Republic. He showed us different regions on the map and explained who Jan (John) Hus was and why he was a martyr in the reformation of the church. —Submitted by Brandon Powell, Secretary
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Outdoor Extravaganza is Saturday, September 20 at Star Hall; watch the Vestnik for more details. District Two Fall Meeting is Sunday, September 21 at Lodge 18, Elgin. There will be a Christmas ornament contest for youth and adults. District Two outing is October 4 at Austin Park and Ride.
Certificates for the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive were handed out. Thanks to all who donated. It is a great cause. We will see about distributing checks to Czech Heritage Museum and to McLane’s Children’s Hospital soon. Birthdays for the month of July are Alexandra “Alex” Slack, a new member, and Brenda Hoelscher. Happy birthday! Next Meeting—August 3 The next meeting will be August 3 at 1 p.m. Fraternally, Joyce Kraatz, Youth Leader —SPJST—
Swimming, Four-Wheeler Fun I am having fun this summer. I am swimming in our pool and riding my four-wheeler. Joshua Mitchan •••
Camp will be Fun I will go to camp. It will be fun! Seth Martinez •••
I will be going to camp for the first time. I hope I have fun! Kal-El Martinez —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club discusses activities
Membership Drive Coming Soon At the July meeting, we talked about the membership drive. YAD will be on July 12. Morgan Porubsky
At today’s meeting, we had two new members. We talked about LIT camp and about our swim party. We gave three awards for the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. We talked about how our scrapbook was coming along. We talked about District Two YAD and camp mostly. We also talked about other stuff coming up in the future. We talked about Corpus Christi, Outdoor Extravaganza, and other things and our donations. Payton Porubsky —SPJST—
Water, Friends, Summer Fun I am going to be happy to go to Summer Fun because I get to play in the water and play with my friends at SPJST. Kasen Carroll
Lodge 49, Rowena youth celebrates July 4
Lodge 47, Seaton youth share activities
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District Two swimming I really had fun with my friends at the District Two swim party. Kyndall Carroll •••
Summer Fun party I can’t wait for the upcoming swim party at Summer Fun! Abbey Mitchan •••
I really had fun for the Fourth of July. I got to ride in the Wall parade on a float. There were lots of flags and floats—one even had soldiers on it. I took off my cap when the color guard passed with the flags. We went to Rowena and helped decorate the golf cart for our youth club. I got to drive the golf cart for a while. We got to pop fireworks two nights. That was fun! Holt Teplicek —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena youth shares weekend activities
I hope everyone had as much fun as I did this past weekend! We swam, went boating, played games, and ate hot dogs and s’mores! We celebrated my brother’s birthday on Friday and on Saturday. We went to Rowena to the cookoff sponsored by Rowena Lions Club. I helped our youth club sell raffle chances for the Lions Club and went to my cousins’ to swim. Hutson Teplicek —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena youth celebrates birthday
I really did have a fun birthday on July 4. I had a party at our tank, and my baseball team members were all there to help me celebrate, along with my good friend Kyle from Giddings. On Saturday, we went to Rowena to the celebration and cook-off. I helped sell raffle chances for the Rowena Lions Club. After dusk, we popped fireworks. Hunter Teplicek —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena youth: my foot has healed!
My foot has healed! I got rid of my walking boot, but I did not realize how hard it would be to learn to walk in a shoe again! Some of my exercises get tiring! I did have fun selling burritos for our youth club fundraiser and decorating our golf cart! I had fun with my friends over the 4th of July weekend. Cammi Teplicek —SPJST—
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Lodge 49, Rowena youth decorates youth club
This has been a busy week. The Rowena Lions Club had its annual Meet You at the Square cookoff. I helped decorate the golf cart for our youth club fundraiser so we could sell burritos. I also drove in the parade. After dark, we popped fireworks! Brandon Teplicek —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club reports on July meeting
SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club met Saturday, July 5, 2014. The roll call of officers showed that the President Brandon Teplicek, Vice President Cammi Teplicek, Secretary Sutton Schwertner, and Treasurer Hunter Teplicek were present. The roll call showed there 14 members present along with four parents and Youth Leader Beverly Teplicek. After completing Vestnik projects, the meeting began. Morgann Wood made a motion that the youth club give a travel allowance to each family traveling to State YAD in Temple on August 2. This motion was seconded by Hunter Wood. After the meeting adjourned, the youth club sold breakfast burritos on the town square to the various cookers that had come to the annual Lions Club “Meet You at the Square Cookoff.” The older youth club members, Morgann Wood, Brandon Teplicek, Cammi Teplicek, Sarah Booher, Hunter Teplicek, and Hutson Teplicek also sold raffle chances for Rowena Lions Club. Several of our younger members participated in the Kids’ Parade, sponsored by Rowena VFW. They did a super job of decorating their bicycles and painting their faces! It was a fun day, and finished off with fireworks after sunset. Thank you to parents Jason and Nicole Schwertner for making all of the burritos. They were delicious, as we did not have any left over. What a great fundraiser for our group. Without the support of our parents, our youth club will not continue to succeed!
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Next Meeting—August 10 The next youth club meeting will be on August 10, 2014 at the lodge hall. Brandon Teplicek —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena youth sells burritos at cookoff
Dear SPJST, This past weekend, we sold breakfast burritos for our youth club to make a little extra money. We sold them at the Rowena Barbecue Cookoff. I had to wake up extra early to start selling by 7 a.m. We sold out around 8 a.m. which was great. Morgann Wood —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena youth participate in parade
Dear SPJST, We had a children’s parade at the Fourth of July Rowena Barbecue Cookoff. I decorated my bike in red, white, and blue, streamers, and wore a big Uncle Sam hat. The newspaper lady was there to take pictures, and we had fun riding our bikes around the square. Hunter Wood —SPJST—
Lodge 49, Rowena youth rides in children’s parade
Dear SPJST, I decorated my bike in red, white, and blue and rode in a children’s parade in Rowena for the Fourth of July barbecue cookoff. My mom led the parade around the square the first time, but then the second time around, I got to be the leader. It was lots of fun, but it was really, really hot. Tanner Wood —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club: double the fun in August
Dear Readers, Please mark your calendars for Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club’s two upcoming events. Wednesday, August 6 is the annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. and bingo to follow. Saturday, August 16 is the Princess Ball. Music will be provided by The Moravian’s. The kitchen will be open for service, and there will be prize drawing of items being offered. Watch the Vestnik for more details as the dates get closer! Fraternally, Kendall Tucker, Reporter —SPJST—
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
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Youth Leader Mrs. Yolanda Brinkman recognized two graduating seniors—Shelbie Ramon and Grace Vann.
SPJST Lodge 186, Caldwell Youth Club met at the lodge hall on Sunday, June 1, 2014. Officers elected in May are: President Shelby Lynn Rose Vice President Jessica Enrique Secretary Elias Rose Treasurer Keith Ramon Reporter Jessie Enrique, III
Next Meeting—July 20 Our July meeting was discussed to be an outing on July 20 with members to provide desserts. Respectfully submitted, Jessie Enrique, III —SPJST—
Shelby called the meeting to order, and the roll call by Elias recorded five adults, seven children, and two guests present. The secretary’s and treasurer’s report were given and both were approved. Mrs. Sharon Russell attended and encouraged all to attend and participate in YAD, camp, and the summer getaway in Corpus Christi.
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014
District Five Youth Achievement Day
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Sean Moncrief (88) 2nd - Alyssa Moyle (162)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Ryan Bronikowski (88) 2nd - Denae Bronikowski (88) 3rd - Avery Moyle (162)
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Tyler Parker (88) 2nd - Cheyenne Parker (88)
Foods
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Sean Moncrief (88)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Ryan Bronikowski (88) 2nd - Allison Wockenfuss (88) 3rd - Madeline Gadway (81)
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Jered Polly (88) 2nd - Cheyenne Parker (88) 3rd - Tyler Parker (88)
Handicraft
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Keith Wockenfuss (88) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Alyssa Moyle (162) 2nd - Sean Moncrief (88) 3rd - Baley Stavinoha (81)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Ryan Bronikowski (88) 2nd - Allison Wockenfuss (88) 3rd - Jaci Malovets (162)
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Jered Polly (88)
Hobby Kits
Ages 9 to11 1st - Nathan Polly (88) 2nd - Keith Wockenfuss (88) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Sean Moncrief (88) 2nd - Zoe Saxton (142)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Allison Wockenfuss (88) 2nd - Jaci Malovets (162) 3rd - Avery Moyle (162)
Left to right, Nathan Polly (88), Sean Moncrief (88), Ryan Bronikowski (88).
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Jered Polly (88)
Needlework
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Nathan Polly (88)
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Jered Polly (88)
Photography
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Nathan Polly (88) 2nd - Keith Wockenfuss (88) 3rd - Evan Stavinoha (81) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Brianna Nesvadba (81) 2nd - Zoe Saxton (142) 3rd - Alyssa Moyle (162)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Ryan Bronikowski (88) 2nd - Denae Bronikowski (88) 3rd - Jaci Malovets (162)
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Jered Polly (88) 2nd - Tyler Parker (88) 3rd - Cheyenne Parker (88)
Pictorial Arts
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Baley Stavinoha (81) 2nd - Delaney Bourque (162) 3rd - Alyssa Moyle (162)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Denae Bronikowski (88) 2nd - Jaci Malovets (162)
Left to right, Tyler Parker (88), Elizabeth Dostal (81), Sean Moncrief (88), Ryan Bronikowski (88).
Left to right, Jered Polly (88), Keith Wockenfuss (88), Alyssa Moyle (162), Ryan Bronikowski (88).
Hobby Kits
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Evan Stavinoha (81) 2nd - Keith Wockenfuss (88)
Foods
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Elizabeth Dostal (81)
Sunday, June 29, 2014 - SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Constructed Items
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Nathan Polly (88)
Constructed Items
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Left to right, Jered Polly (88), Nathan Polly (88), Sean Moncrief (88), Allison Wockenfuss (88).
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
District Five Youth Achievement Day
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Tyler Parker (88)
Science and Education
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Nathan Polly (88) 2nd - Keith Wockenfuss (88)
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Alyssa Moyle (162) 2nd - Samantha Dostal (81) 3rd - Delaney Bourque (162)
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Delaney Bourque (162)
Sewing
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Denae Bronikowski (88) 2nd - Madeline Gadway (81) 1st - Lodge 162, Iowa Colony
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Cheyenne Parker (88)
Individual Talent
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Nathan Polly (88) 2nd - Evan Stavinoha (81)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Denae Bronikowski (88) 1st - Lodge 88, Houston
Junior Group Talent
District Five King Ryan Bronikowski (88) District Five Duke Nathan Polly (88) District Five Queen Denae Bronikowski (88) District Five Duchess Cheyenne Parker (88)
Left to right, Jered Polly (88), Evan Stavinoha (81), Baley Stavinoha (81), Denae Bronikowski (88).
Royalty
Left to right, Tyler Parker (88), Nathan Polly (88), Alyssa Moyle (162), Madeline Gadway (81).
Sewing
Needlework
Poster
Sunday, June 29, 2014 - SPJST Lodge 88, Houston
Science and Education
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Madeline Gadway (81) 2nd - Jaci Malovets (162) 3rd - Avery Moyle (162)
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Pictorial Arts
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Left to right, Delaney Bourque (162), Denae Bronikowski (88).
Left to right, Jered Polly (88), Nathan Polly (88).
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Photography Left to right, Jered Polly (88), Nathan Polly (88), Brianna Nesvadba (81), Ryan Bronikowski (88).
Left to right, Cheyenne Parker (88), Nathan Polly (88), Denae Bronikowski (88).
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
District Five Youth Achievement Day
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LODGE 88, HOUSTON. Cheyenne Parker, Tyler Parker.
DISTRICT FIVE TOP MERIT POINT WINNERS.
SPJST Lodge 162, Iowa Colony Youth Club
Congratulations to Top Junior Keith Wockenfuss and Top Teen Allison Wockenfuss, both of Lodge 88, Houston.
DISTRICT FIVE YOUTH LEADERS. Special thanks to, left to right, District Five Youth Counselor/Lodge 88, Houston Youth Leader Barbara Linney-Gonzalez; Lodge 142, Houston Youth Leader Catherine Manchack; Lodge 162, Iowa Colony Assistant Youth Leader Jennifer Malovets; Assistant District Five Youth Counselor/Lodge 162 Youth Leader Brenda Moyle; Lodge 81, Needville Youth Leader Bradley Stavinoha; and Lodge 88 Assistant Youth Leader Michelle Wockenfuss.
DISTRICT FIVE ROYALTY AND FAMILY. Pictured, front, left to right, Myriam Zalesky, Kinsley Parker, District Five Duchess Cheyenne Parker, Tyler Parker, District Five Queen Denae Bronikowski, District Five King Ryan Bronikowski, Jered Polly, and District Five Duke Nathan Polly. Back: Garry
Zalesky, Elsie Zalesky, Natalie Zalesky, Doris and Robert Bronikowski, and Mark and Darlene Polly. RIGHT PHOTO: District Five Duke Nathan Polly and family. Left to right are Darlene and Mark Polly, Duke Nathan, Margaret and Leroy Migl, Jered Polly, and Marlene Satterwhite.
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District Five Youth Achievement Day Scenes
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LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 88, Houston youth are recognized for participating in the 2014 SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest. Congratulations to, front, left to right, Nathan Polly, Keith Wockenfuss, and Jered Polly. Back: Allison Wockenfuss, Ryan Bronikowski, and Denae Bronikowski.
CENTER PHOTO: Allison and Keith Wockenfuss, both of Lodge 88, Houston, are recognized for donating to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. RIGHT PHOTO: Kitchen help. Left to right are Margie Moncrief, Nicole Pflughaupt, Dorothy Pflughaupt, and Kenneth Mlcak.
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 88 youth Allison Wockenfuss, right, honors Dorothy Pflughaupt with a bouquet of flowers. Thanks to Allison for designing and arranging all of the flowers for District Five YAD. PHOTO 2:
Delores Pavlicek and Vernell Foyt. PHOTO 3: Elizabeth Hermis and daughter-in-law Margaret Hermis. RIGHT PHOTO: Michelle Wockenfuss, left, and Sharon Joseph.
LEFT PHOTO: Thanks to 2013 Duke Mathieu Bacak and 2013 Duchess Leá Barcak, both of Lodge 88, Houston. CENTER PHOTO: Left to right are Josephine Pflughaupt and Gladys Havemann, both of Lodge 88, and
Elizabeth Hermis and Mary Ann Kieschnick, both of Lodge 142, Houston. RIGHT PHOTO: Cindy Messina, Carolyn Filipp Beseda, and Cindy Mlcak, all of Lodge 88, Houston.
LEFT PHOTO: Tabulation Committee. Left to right are Jack Manchack of Lodge 142, Houston; Garry Zalesky of Lodge 88, Houston; District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt; and Ashley Victorick of Lodge 88, Houston. CENTER PHOTO: 2007 District Five Queen Ashley (Moncrief)
Gorrell, left, who served as mistress of ceremonies, is pictured with her mom Margie Moncrief, grandmother, Georgia Barcak, and aunt Celine Barcak. RIGHT PHOTO: Thanks to Cindy Mlcak for leading a scavenger hunt around Lodge 88 for all youth during break at YAD.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
District Six Youth Achievement Day
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Brittany Baker (30) 2nd - Kierra Taylor (40)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Daisy Enriquez (40) 2nd - Cynthia Garcia (40)
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Bethany Baker (30) 2nd - Brooke Bacak (30)
Foods
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Daisy Enriquez (40)
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Emily Kresta (30) 2nd - Grant Bubela (30) 3rd - Angelica Manzano (40)
Handicraft
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Lauren Kresta (30) 2nd - Andrew Kresta (30) 3rd - Trianna Manzano (40) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Sky Garcia (40)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Daisy Enriquez (40) 2nd - Cynthia Garcia (40) 3rd -
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Luc Marcaurele (30) 2nd - Andrew Kresta (30)
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Adryanna Manzano (40) 2nd - Bethany Baker (30) 3rd - Angelica Manzano (40)
Photography
Left to right, Brooke Bacak (30), Brittany Baker (30), Daisy Enriquez (40).
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Lauren Kresta (40) 2nd - Trianna Manzano (40) 3rd - Brittany Baker (30) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Sky Garcia (40)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Cynthia Garcia (40) 2nd - Daisy Enriquez (40
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Angelica Manzano (40) 2nd - Adryanna Manzano (40) 3rd - Grant Bubela (30)
Pictorial Arts
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Brittany Baker (30) 2nd - Kierra Taylor (40) 3rd - Trianna Manzano (40) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Sky Garcia (40)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Daisy Enriquez (40) 2nd - Cynthia Garcia (40)
Left to right, Bethany Baker (30), Luc Marcaurele (30), Daisy Enriquez (40).
Left to right, Emily Kresta (30), Lauren Kresta (30), Sky Garcia (40), Daisy Enriquez (40).
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Grant Bubela (30) 2nd - Adryanna Manzano (40)
Science and Education
Hobby Kits
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Bethany Baker (30) 2nd - Grant Bubela (30) 3rd - Brooke Bacak (30)
Hobby Kits
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Lauren Kresta (30) 2nd - Trianna Manzano (40) 3rd - Aiyana Gonzalez (40)
Foods
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Luc Marcaurele (30) 2nd - Kelly Taylor (40) 3rd - Aiyana Gonzalez (40)
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Adryanna Manzano (40) 2nd - Angelica Manzano (40) 3rd - Grant Bubela (30)
Needlework
Constructed Items
Sunday, June 29, 2014 - Taiton Community Center
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Brooke Bacak (30) 2nd - Bethany Baker (30) 3rd - Adryanna Manzano (40)
Constructed Items
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Ages 9 to 11 1st - Kelly Taylor (40) 2nd - Luc Marcaurele (30) 3rd - Aiyana Gonzalez (40)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Cynthia Garcia (40)
Left to right, Bethany Baker (30), Luc Marcaurele (30).
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
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District Six Youth Achievement Day Sunday, June 29, 2014 - Taiton Community Center
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Brittany Baker (30) 2nd - Luc Marcaurele (30) 3rd - Kelly Taylor (40) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Sky Garcia (40)
1st - Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd - Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje
Poster
Scrapbook
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Adryanna Manzano (40) 2nd - Angelica Manzano (40)
Individual Talent
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Cynthia Garcia (40) 2nd - Daisy Enriquez (40) 1st - Lodge 30, Taiton
Junior Group Talent
1st - Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje
Senior Group Talent
District Six Queen Daisy Enriquez (40) District Six Duchess Aiyana Gonzalez (40)
Left to right, Adryanna Manzano (40), Lauren Kresta (30).
Royalty
Photography
1st - Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd - Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Aiyana Gonzalez (40) 2nd - Kelly Taylor (40)
Needlework
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Brooke Bacak (30) 2nd - Emily Kresta (30) 3rd - Angelica Manzano (40)
Sewing
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First Runner-Up Queen Cynthia Garcia (40) First Runner-Up Duchess Kierra Taylor (40)
Pictorial Arts
Left to right, Adryanna Manzano (40), Lauren Kresta (30), Sky Garcia (40), Cynthia Garcia (40).
Left to right, Angelica Manzano (40), Brittany Baker (30), Sky Garcia (40), Daisy Enriquez (40).
Science and Education
YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS. Congratulations to Ryan Drapela, second from left, of Lodge 30, Taiton; Sarah Siptak, center, of Lodge 4, Hallettsville; and Dylan Treumer of Lodge 30, Taiton. They are pictured with District Six Director Karen Kaspar, left, and District Six Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela.
Left to right, Grant Bubela (30), Kelly Taylor (40), Cynthia Garcia (40).
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District Six Youth Achievement Day
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Sewing
Sunday, June 29, 2014 - Taiton Community Center
Left to right, Brooke Bacak (30), Brittany Baker (30), Sky Garcia (40).
Left to right, Adryanna Manzano (40), Aiyana Gonzalez (40), Cynthia Garcia (40).
LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE. Front, left to right, Angelica Manzano, Adryanna Manzano, Trianna Manzano, Kierra Taylor. Back: Aiyana Gonzalez, Kelly Taylor, Cynthia Garcia, Sky Garcia, Daisy Enriquez.
Poster
Scrapbook
Senior Group Talent
Junior Group Talent
LODGE 30, TAITON. Front, left to right, Grant Bubela, Bethany Baker, Brooke Bacak, Emily Kresta. Back: Brittany Baker, Lauren Kresta, Luc Marcaurele, Andrew Kresta.
SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club.
DISTRICT SIX TOP JUNIOR MERIT POINT WINNERS.
Congratulations to Top Junior Kelly Taylor of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. She is pictured in the back row, fourth from left.
SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club.
DISTRICT SIX TOP TEEN MERIT POINT WINNERS.
Congratulations to Top Teen Cynthia Garcia of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. She is pictured far right.
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District Six Youth Achievement Day Scenes
LEFT PHOTO: 2013 District Six Duchess Emily Kresta of Lodge 30, Taiton; 2014 Duchess Aiyana Gonzalez and Queen Daisy Enriquez, both of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje; and 2013 Queen Sarah Siptak of Lodge 30, Taiton. CENTER PHOTO: 2014 Duchess Aiyana Gonzalez and
LEFT PHOTO: 2013 Duchess Emily and Queen Sarah. CENTER PHOTO: DYC Lisa Bubela visits with masters of ceremonies Dylan Treumer (30), left, Sarah Siptak (4), and Ryan Drapela (30). RIGHT
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Queen Daisy Enriquez with runner-up queen Cynthia Garcia and Duchess Kierra Taylor. They are all from Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. RIGHT PHOTO: Diana and Samuel Gonzalez with daughter Duchess Aiyana and Queen Daisy with mother Norma O’Canas.
PHOTO: Kenna Bubela, left, Stephanie Fucik, center, and Megan Marcaurele Riha with twins Vanessa and Hudson. The ladies are past District Six Queens, and Megan was 2000 SPJST State Queen.
LEFT PHOTO: Honorary District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom and wife Kathy visit with 2013 District Six Queen Sarah Siptak. CENTER PHOTO: Left to right are Honorary District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom, District
Six Director Karen Kaspar, District Six Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela, and State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak. RIGHT PHOTO: Joe and Susan Siptak with daughter Sarah, all of Lodge 4, Hallettsville.
LEFT PHOTO: Flag Bearers Luc Marcaurele, left, and Andrew Kresta bring in the flags. CENTER and RIGHT PHOTOS: Families support and
cheer for their SPJST youth club member contestants participating in District Six YAD.
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Texas Polka Music Museum Summer Bash this Sunday
Texas Polka Music Museum (TPMM) will hold its summer bash this Sunday, July 20, 2014, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the K of C Hall No. 2305, located at 2547 Jerry Mashek Drive in West, Texas. The event includes music by The Ennis Czech Boys, door prizes, silent auction (items accepted day of event), and a chicken fried steak meal served at 12 noon. The hall opens at 12 noon. Admission is $8 per person. (The meal is not included in the admission price.) See ad on page 29. For more information, contact Herb Schneider (281) 807-3244 or Brian Svetlik (979) 541-6166. You can also visit www.texaspolkamuseum.com. —SPJST—
Mluvíte Česky? TCHCC sets Czech classes
Can you speak Czech? Wish you could? An informal beginning to understanding the basic Czech terms needed for travel, speaking with grandparents, singing, researching genealogy, and just for fun will be offered at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange. Classes will include the alphabet and conversational Czech, enjoy children’s literature, and examine the Czech song lyrics so prevalent in this area. Classes will be every second Sunday of the month beginning June 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. The fee is only $10 per class and includes handouts. The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural
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Center is located at 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77 just north of Bypass 71 in La Grange at the Fayette Co. Fair Grounds. To register, call toll free (888) 7854500 or (979) 968-9399) or email info@czechtexas.org. —SPJST—
TCHCC to dedicate Krasna School Bell
You are cordially invited to Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center for the dedication of the Krasna School Bell from the Krasna Settlement on Saturday, July 19, 2014, at 2 p.m. in the front of the main building of TCHCC. A reception will follow in Koliba Lobby. Contact TCHCC if you attended school in the Krasna Settlement. Attendees will be recognized during the dedication. TCHCC is located at 250 West Fairgrounds Road in La Grange, Texas 78945. For more information, call (888) 785-4500 or email info@czechtexas.org. —SPJST—
Study Czech at Blinn College in Schulenburg and Sealy
Conversational Czech featuring Moravian dialects spoken in Texas will be offered in the fall at Blinn College in Schulenburg and Sealy via interactive video conference. The following classes will be offered: Beginning Czech on Thursdays, September 18 to November 13; Intermediate Czech on Wednesdays, September 17 to November 12; and Advanced Czech, Sep-
tember 16 to November 11. To register for the classes, please call (979) 743 5237. Pre-registration is required. Instructor Thadious Polasek has been teaching Czech at Blinn for more than 16 years. The intermediate classes will include discussion on how the names of Texas Czech communities reflect Czech history. The advanced class will read articles from Texas Czech newspapers and the internet in Czech covering many topics of Texas Czech history, culture, Moravian dialects, and music. The beginning Czech class will begin with the alphabet and progress
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through the Czech grammar with a focus on vocabulary development. Come and join our community education Czech classes at Blinn College in Schulenburg or Sealy. Submitted by, Thadious Polasek Lodge 67, Schulenburg —SPJST—
Czech Cultural Calendar
Wednesday Evenings Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive, Taylor, 6 to approximately, 8 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech.
July 19 TCHCC Dedication of the Krasna Bell—in front of 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 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 20 Czech Heritage Museum, Temple Seminar: Svacina—at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Hall, 1435 Beall Street, Houston in the Heights area. Reception at 2 p.m.; followed by presentation at 3 p.m. Hosts are SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek and Dawn Orsak of PolkaWorks. For seminar information, contact the SPJST Fraternal Department (800) 727-7578.
July 26 CHS 2014 Summer State Meeting 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.
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. —SPJST—
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Bexar County CHS sets Czech Heritage Festival
San Antonio Czech Gala set for September 12
Save the date! On September 12, 2014, the 13th Annual San Antonio Czech Gala will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. This event is benefiting the statewide Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange, Texas. You are invited for an evening of Czech music and Czech food. This event will be held at St. Luke’s Catholic Church Parish Hall, San Antonio, Texas. The versatile Chris Rybak will provide the music. Come enjoy good food, good music, a great prize drawing, and silent auction. Tickets are $30 per person, or $60 for a couple. Watch for the ad in an upcoming Vestnik. For more information, call (210) 410-8840. Submitted by, Alice Vida —SPJST—
The 2014 Bexar County Czech Heritage Festival is Sunday, October 26 at San Antonio KC Hall, located at 5721 Rigsby (Highway 87 East/Loop 410). Everyone is welcome, and admission is free of charge. The festival opens at 11:30 a.m. A dance is from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Chris Rybak will entertain The festival will also include Czech food and kolaches, a big silent auction, cultural display, and genealogy resources. Call for more information (210) 649-2702. Submitted by, Alice Vida —SPJST—
Texas Czech Genealogical Society Website: txczgs.org
Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs.”
For membership: Merlene Bravenec (254) 778-7285
SUMMER BASH
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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment
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LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Hall Rental Information: (979) 966-3795. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of even-numbered months February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Potluck served after meeting. Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.
LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 3 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room, 107 East Park Street, Hallettsville. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at American Legion Tap Room.
LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA (3) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. at PointBank Community Center, 739 East Liberty Street, Pilot Point. For directions/meeting information, contact Brian Heitzman (940) 686-4429; or Dean Carender (903) 564-7359.
LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) 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 Friday, August 1—Social night Saturday, August 2—Long-Smith wedding shower Sunday, August 3—Peterson reunion Sunday, August 3—SPJST Lodge No. 6 meeting, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, August 10—Hegar reunion Friday, August 15—Social night
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) Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is non-smoking facility. Hall Rental a 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) 8592584. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 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, July 19—Rental Saturday, July 26—Rental Saturday, August 2—Tekell benefit Sunday, August 3—Rental Saturday, August 9—Rental Thursday, August 14—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, August 16—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 Meet-
ings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard.
LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) Friday, 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: Sterling Country, 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 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 Phone: (979) 648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:15 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Six Mile Presbyterian Church, Royal Road, Port Lavaca, Texas
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LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy. 53, Temple. Directions: Seaton Star Hall is five miles east of Temple on Highway 53 (Adams Avenue). Star Hall is a nonsmoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Danny Stepan (254) 760-7819; Hall Phone: (254) 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.
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
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second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: (469) 951-7396. Hall Phone: (214) 823-0072. Band Bookings: Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall
LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north onto 50th Street; go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Lucas Davidson (254) 4055168. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Saturday, 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 Saturday, August 2—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $15/person Saturday, August 9—Telstars, country western. $15/person Saturday, August 16—Accent Band, big band. *Dress Code. $15/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.
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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. LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at (unless otherwise noted) C&J Barbecue, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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—
VĚSTNÍK Mirror, mirror on the wall . . . who has the cutest pet of all? You do! The Vestnik is looking for photos of members with their pets. Include your name, your SPJST lodge number, and your pet’s name(s). To be published, member(s) and their pet(s) must be pictured in the submitted photo. Photos will be published in a special Vestnik Pet Parade section in an upcoming issue.
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