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Volume 102 Number 31
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Society Mourns Loss of District Three Director Johnnie R. Krizan
SPJST mourns the tragic and sudden death of District Three Director Johnnie R. Krizan who passed away early Thursday morning, July 24, 2014, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident near West. Funeral serv- Johnnie R. Krizan ices were set for Tuesday, July 29 at 10 a.m. at West Brethren Church. Director Krizan, age 66, has been a member of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood for 57 years. He was the 1966 District Three King. He held many positions in both Lodge 6 and District
Three. He served as a delegate to SPJST conventions in 1968 and from 1976 through 2012. He was elected District Three Director in 1996. Director Krizan’s mother Ruth passed away on June 16, 2014. Survivors include sister Jeanette Beseda and husband Gary of West; nephew Matthew Beseda and wife Melissa; niece Leslie Beseda and husband Stephen Nors; great-nephew Lucas Beseda; great-niece Avery Nors; and many other relatives and friends. More information will be in next week’s Vestnik. We extend sincere sympathy to Director Krizan’s family and friends. —SPJST—
Crowning the Next King and Queen
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Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Corpus Christi Getaway Info ..............3 Lodge Section .....................................4 In Memoriam ......................................10
2013 SPJST State Royalty Duke Ethan Hilbig, King Sammy Hoggard, Queen Julia Zavodny, and Duchess Emma Regan - will crown the 2014 State Royalty this Saturday at Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center Temple. Contestant bios appear on pages 12 and 13. The State YAD schedule is on the back page.
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State YAD this Saturday in Temple. See schedule on back page. Teen Expresses Scholarship Appreciation
Dear SPJST, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincerest thanks to District Three Director Johnnie Krizan for presenting me with my SPJST Leadership Grant and District Three Merit Grant Award at the recent District Three Youth Achievement Day held June 22, 2014, at Lodge 183, Arlington. It was an honor for me that Mr. Krizan presented these scholarships to me, and his words or encouragement, acknowledgement, and appreciation for my time and work that I Elisabeth Cowan of Lodge 84, Dallas accepts have contributed during my an SPJST Leadership Grant and District Grant from District Three Director youth and teen years meant Merit Johnnie Krizan on June 22 at District Three even more. Youth Achievement Day held at Lodge 183, Additionally, I would like Arlington. to thank everyone from Lodge 84, my district lodges, and the submit applications for law school. Thank you all again for the rewardHome Office who have been with me every step of the way and who hope- ing experience I have received through fully will continue their support as I SPJST, and I hope to continue my acbegin this new journey of my adult tive membership in the future. Fraternally, life. I will attend Richland College Elisabeth Cowan this fall to pursue my associates deLodge 84, Dallas gree before transferring to the UT—SPJST— Tyler Pre-Law program. I will then
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Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Death Claims......................................11 Youth Section ....................................15 Czech Culture ....................................26 Advertisements .................................29 Lodge Calendar .................................30 State YAD Schedule ..........................32
State King shares year of memories
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Lodge 47 Seaton youth wins national champion honor
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Lodge 20 Granger member receives Czech award
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ˇ ´ VESTNIK SPJST HERALD
SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.org
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SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-2902 • Home: (254) 985-0007 email: vanicek@spjst.com SECRETARY-TREASURER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 721-4739 • Home: (254) 778-3720 email: leonardm@spjst.com
DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878-0085 Home: (979) 272-3265 • Mobile: (979) 224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR JESSE POSPISIL 4710 FM 1331, Taylor, Texas 76574-2164 Home: (512) 365-1110 • Mobile: (512) 826-7371 email: jlpospisil@yahoo.com DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHN ENGELKE 6475 Gholson Road • Waco, Texas 76705 (254) 799-4247 email: john.engelke@hotmail.com
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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Best Wishes, Youth! Wrapping up this week’s Vestnik has been quite a challenge. We
learned of the very tragic, unfortunate passing of our beloved District Three Director Johnnie R. Krizan of West. It was hard to focus on anything except the tragedy, the memories, and the constant thoughts of his sister Jeanette and all of the Krizan family members. It was just on June 16 that Johnnie’s and Jeanette’s mother Ruth Krizan passed away. Funeral services were set for 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 29 at West Brethren Church. We will include a special tribute to Brother Krizan in next week’s Vestnik. In the meantime, we hold Johnnie’s family and friends close in thought and prayer as they mourn Johnnie’s passing and seek comfort.
District Three Director’s Position Delegates in district caucuses elect an alternate director at each convention. At the 2012 SPJST Convention, District Three delegates elected John Engelke of Lodge 66, Waco. As a result of Director Krizan’s passing, Brother John Engelke will now assume the duties of District Three Director and complete Brother Krizan’s term through the 2016 Convention. John can be contacted at (254) 799-4247 or by email at john.engelke@hotmail.com. Best wishes to Brother John in this position.
Supreme Lodge Vice President’s Position Applications for the position of Supreme Lodge Vice President were reviewed at the Supreme Lodge meeting held July 15 to 17 at the Home Office in Temple. The position was vacated after Gene McBride retired on March 28. Interviews are being scheduled and
will take place at the Supreme Lodge strategic planning session that will be held in September. In the meantime, Cynthia Hutka remains Interim Vice President. If you have questions or need any information about the Insurance Department, please feel free to contact Sister Cynthia.
State YAD this Saturday Youth participants and adult supporters will gather in Temple this Saturday, August 2 for State Youth Achievement Day. Best wishes to our youth members for a fantastic day of friendly competition. Congratulations to all participants for making it to State YAD. Meet the State King and State Queen contestants on pages 12 and 13 of this week’s Vestnik. Keep in mind that there is road construction on I-35 by the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center. Members 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.
Fishing at Corpus Christi If you signed up for the fishing trip on Friday morning, August 8 in Corpus Christi, take note. You must have a fishing license to go salt water fishing. And, the price had a slight $1.25 increase. Please make a note of these two items, and if you have questions, please contact fishing trip coordinator David Pechal of Lodge 47, Seaton at (254) 7218370. —SPJST—
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Family Fun and Important Dates
August 2 August 3
August 6
Aug. 8-10 August 16 August 16 August 16 August 17
August 17 August 23 August 24
August 30 August 31 Sept. 1 Sept. 6 Sept. 7 Sept. 13
Sept. 14
State Youth Achievement Day, Mayborn Center Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club Swimming Party Taylor Swimming Pool in Murphy Park (2) Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser (3) Corpus Christi Weekend Getaway Lodge 80, Holland Fundraiser (2) Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Princess Ball (3) Lodge 172, Pasadena Sock Hop (5) Lodge 4, Hallettsville Family Day American Legion Hall, Hallettsville (6) Lodge 87, Temple Reunion Dinner (2) Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Kolache Workshop (1) Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Country Store Snook Volunteer Fire Department (1) District Two Beseda Dancers, Westfest Lodge 13, Dime Box/Fire Department Picnic (1) Labor Day • SPJST Home Office Closed Lodge 48, Beyersville Annual Fundraiser (2) District Six Fall Family Fun Day at St. John’s Parish Hall, Taiton District Five Family Fun Day Lodge 196, Houston-West Lodge 84, Dallas Czechfest (3)
SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 08/01/2014 - 10/31/2014 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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Corpus Christi Getaway, August 8 to 10
More than 300 SPJST members are expected to converge at the Emerald Beach Hotel in Corpus Christi August 8 to 10 for the Seventh Annual Corpus Christi Getaway Weekend. Activities commence with the golf tournament and fishing expedition on Friday morning at 7 a.m. The fishing boat is full; however, there is still time to register your team for the golf tournament. For golfing information, please call tournament coordinator Larry Elzner at (361) 687-7125. We’re expecting our biggest turnout ever in 2014 with lots of friendly familiar faces and lot of new ones, too! Casual attire is suggested for the Aloha Party which begins on Friday at 7 p.m. This is not a formal event. Shorts and Hawaiian prints will be in style. It’s all about getting acquainted and reacquainted, fun, and enjoying a little food and refreshment. Saturday’s day-long festivities will conclude with the Hee Haw Hootenanny on Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. What exactly is a “Hee Haw Hootenanny?” It’s one more opportunity for everyone to get together and have a good time! An evening of fun, games, and music! Hillbilly and down home country dress attire are suggested. Above all, dress comfortably! A complete agenda of the getaway weekend activities will be provided to you upon check-in. See you there!
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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—
Readers Write
Member writes note of appreciation
SPJST, I would like to thank you for the scholarship I received for the summer semester. It is greatly appreciated, and I will study hard to maintain my GPA. Thank you again for your help. Sincerely, Lauren Ballenger Lodge 186, Caldwell —SPJST—
Member conveys appreciation
Dear Mr. Vanicek, Thank you so much for selecting me as a recipient of the SPJST Scholarship. This will help me continue my
education at Texas A&M University in the fall. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thanks again, Makenzie Raesner Lodge 81, Needville —SPJST—
Vestnik helps reconnects people
Ms. Zavodny, I wanted to thank you for publishing my father’s obituary in the SPJST Vestnik weekly newspaper. One of his customers who lives out of town reconnected with the family as a result of seeing the posting in your paper. Thanks again, Rebecca Valek —SPJST—
SPJST Lodge Se ct ion
Lodge 6 Cottonwood meets Friday, Aug. 1
Dear Members, We will meet Friday, August 1, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. This is the same evening as our social night which begins at 6:30 p.m. Please come out for a good evening of fellowship at Lodge 6, Cottonwood. We look forward to seeing you on Friday, August 1. Fraternally, Milton Peterson, President —SPJST—
Lodge 9, Snook reports on July meeting
The July 9, 2014, meeting of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook was called to order by President Donnie Hejl at 7:37 p.m. Several youth club members led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll of officers was called, and the sign-in sheet was handed around. Minutes from the June meeting were read by Sharon Kovar. Hall manager’s report was given by David Kovar, and communications report was given by Donnie Hejl . Donnie Victorick gave the treasurer’s report. Marie Shelfer gave an update on the youth club. There were 34 members and 15 adults present at the meeting. Donnie Victorick gave the statewide report. Under old business, Naylor will do the hall floors at the end of July. We are still working on securing bids for redoing the roof. Donnie Victorick reported on the barbecue pit. Donnie Victorick has the form for the Kolache
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Bake Show; he will get with Randy Gaas. Under new business, our next meeting will be an electronic meeting. Birthdays for July include Josef Orsak and Mrs. Lydia Faust. We received a thank you from SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm for the bench we purchased for Ms. Ann. They said the completion date for the bench should be in the fall. Hannah Kovar made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Bill seconded, all were in favor, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Fraternally, Marie Shelfer, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis honors longtime members
Dear Readers, Our lodge met July 10, 2014, with 16 members present. Betty and her kitchen helpers prepared a scrumptious meal consisting of crescent chicken, corn salad, cucumber salad, rolls, and peach pie for dessert. Thanks to Betty for keeping our tummies happy! The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Flag Bearer Margaret. A moment of silence was respectfully held for Stephen Clark, Jack Vineyard, and Ruth Krizan. All reports were accepted as presented. Tony presented 50-year pins to Eugene and Mildred Dolezal. Congratulations! Sales Representative Kay Kovar presented Freddie Livar as a new member. Welcome, Freddie! A special thank you goes to the lodge for providing use of the hall for the Clark family during their time of loss. July birthdays announced were
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Raychel, Doe Doe, Suzanne, Kimby, Amy, Nancy Lou, Ethan, and Ryan. Happy birthday! Congratulations to Pat and Van Fowler celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary! Thanks to Johnnie Krizan who provided door prizes for our meeting. Good luck to all our youth who are going to State YAD on August 2. Next Meeting—August 14 Our next meeting will be held Thursday, August 14. See you then! Fraternally yours, Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST—
quickly. A verification of date and time for the August meeting was made. Fried chicken plates from the East Bernard Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser were the fare for the fraternal hour luncheon. As always, enough was on the plate for almost two meals. President Kaminsky picked up the plates. Thanks, Glenn. To the faithful: We hope to see you on the 10th of August, make plans to attend, and this writer remains . . . Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, FIC Vice President —SPJST—
Lodge Karel Jonáš Lodge 51, Ellinger No. 28, East hosts annual Bernard meets dinner August 10 SPJST Lodge 51, Ellinger held its Dear Members, Barring any “glitches” such as storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes or other unforseen problems, Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard will hold its August meeting on the second Sunday, the 10th, at 12 noon, in the Community Room of the East Bernard Branch Library, 746 Clubside Drive. A regular agenda will be followed. A standard fare is scheduled, at this writing, for the fraternal hour luncheon.
July Meeting Report The July meeting convened with a quorum plus present. All reports were accepted as given, no major motions were made and the meeting moved
annual dinner for the lodge and its members living at home on Saturday, July 12, 2014, at 4:30 p.m. at Ellinger Community Center. We were happy to have Supreme Lodge President Brian and Mrs. Vanicek of Temple and District One Director Donnie and Mrs. Victorick with us. After refreshments were served, the meal was served at 5:30 p.m. Mr. Vanicek and Donnie Victorick spoke to the group after which Donnie Victorick asked for the blessing. The meal consisted of homemade barbecue chicken and sausage and all the trimmings, prepared by various members of the lodge. President Calvin Hlinsky of Lodge 51 had a short meeting beginning with
Lodge 25, Ennis Honors Dolezals with 50-Year Membership Pins
Lodge 25, Ennis President Tony Vitovsky, right, presents 50year membership pins to Eugene and Mildred Dolezal. Congratulations!
the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence for deceased members and our troops. A silent auction was held, and prizes were awarded. Everyone had a good time. Fifty-year pins were presented to Burdine Divin and Bradley Divin, and to Shirley Fritsch, who was not present. Burdine Divin, FAC —SPJST—
Lodge 81 Needville welcomes new members
SPJST Lodge 81, Needville held its monthly meeting on July 20, 2014. At 12 noon, President Vincent Newman said a prayer of thanks. Our members enjoyed a hot dog lunch with all the trimmings. We would like to thank Bradley Stavinoha for providing all the buns, wieners, sauerkraut, chili, cheese, and chips for us. Members brought desserts. I would like to thank Darlene Blinka and her kitchen committee for getting everything ready for us. At 1 p.m., President Vincent Newman opened the meeting. Bradley Stavinoha led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers answered roll call. Added to our sick list was Ed Kuban. We hope you feel better soon. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read her report. There were no corrections so it was approved as read. Then, Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha read his report, and it was approved as read. Finally, Special Funds Treasurer Tom Stavinoha read his report, and it also was approved as read. Under old business, we thanked Bradley Stavinoha for the hot dog lunch. Also, Tom Stavinoha mentioned our SPJST sign in the front parking lot. It needs a makeover soon. Members voted to allow him to use his judgment to check with sign companies so this project can be underway. Under new business, we voted in new members Amy Schultz, Desiree Villaloboz, and Jessica Villaloboz. We hope to meet you all soon. We also presented scholarship recipient Marina Midgett with a check. Congratulations, Marina! Also, under new business, Tom Stavinoha made a motion to purchase an auction item for the Needville Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser next month. It was voted
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on that he will make the purchase. Finally, Bradley Stavinoha asked for some money so that he could open a youth account at the bank. It was approved to give him $50 to do so. Our door prize winners were Dorothy Blinka, Willie Mae Kuykendall, Emma Kujawa, and Ed Kuban. Congratulations to the lucky winners.
Next Meeting—August 17 For the next meeting on August 17, Bradley Stavinoha suggested buying barbecue from the Needville Fire Department Fundraiser. He said that he will make the purchase. Members, bring along your favorite side dishes and desserts. See you at the next meeting! Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 48 Beyersville welcomes new member
Lodge 48, Beyersville welcomes new member Brynlee Kae Grimm, who was born September 24, 2013. Her family includes parents Heath and Amy Grimm and sister Gracie Grimm; grandparents Teddy and Debbie Grimm, Randy Blangger, and Vicki Blangger; and great-grandparents Delores Kubala and the late Leroy Kubala, Mrs. Hans Blangger, and the late Hans Blangger and Mr. and Mrs Arno Ebner. —SPJST—
Brynlee Kae Grimm
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Lodge 84, Dallas youth invite all to August 6 spaghetti dinner
Dear Readers, The youth of Lodge 84, Dallas will host their annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Wednesday, August 6, 2014. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m., and bingo follows. It is sure to be a fun evening so mark your calendars. Also, the youth will be collecting school supplies that evening for their community service recipients—Captain Hope Kids. Please be generous and bring any school supply items you would like to contribute.
Princess Ball—August 16 Also, mark your calendars for Saturday, August 16. This is the annual Princess Ball hosted by the youth of Lodge 84. The dance is from 7 to 11 p.m. with music provided by The Moravian’s. Admission is $10 per person (ages 12 and over). The kitchen will be open to provide delicious burgers, klobase, nachos, and popcorn. Also, a table of prizes will be available for the drawing after the crowning of the new king and queen. These are two very exciting events that are happening at the lodge in August that you do not want to miss. Please come help support the lodge and have fun, fellowship, and food with your friends! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 141, Sealy reports on activities
Lodge 172 Pasadena plans 50s sock hop dance party
Lodge 141, Sealy officers held a short meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Gordon Memorial Library. We were really pleased with the turnout for the tour of the Sealy Fire Department. Plans were discussed for an upcoming tour of Sealy Police Station possibly in October. All members are encouraged to attend our meetings. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12 at the library meeting room. Bernice Stolarski FAC/Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
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,
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. BELOW: Witnesses standing with Daniel and Zephyr were, left to right, daughter Carol Faulder of Lodge 180, Burleson; grandsons Jeremy, front, and Ryan Faulder, both of Lodge 180, Burleson; Daniel and Zephyr; daughter Cindy Kovar of Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station; son Daniel Marek, Jr. and wife Becca, both of Lodge 29, Taylor; and granddaughters Alanna and Andella Kovar, both of Lodge 189, BryanCollege Station. Not pictured are sons-in-law Charles Faulder and Michael Kovar. 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.
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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 196 Houston-West meets August 17
Lodge 196, Houston-West held its meeting on Sunday, July 13, 2014. The next meeting date was changed from the second Sunday to Sunday, August 17 due to the Corpus Christi getaway being held on our regular meeting date. Several of our members and officers are planning to attend the getaway. We had a very good meeting. One of the main topics was the fun day we are hosting on September 13. We look forward to seeing everyone there! Respectfully submitted, DeAnn Beckendorf Secretary —SPJST—
Ennis Sewing Circle
Ennis Sewing Circle met on Thursday, July 10, 2014, in the Sokol dining room. We didn’t quilt. We had an elephant sale and show-and-tell, meeting, prize drawing, 50-50 dollar game, and a delicious lunch. As we weren’t quilting, we didn’t meet as early as usual. Dorothy J. Kudrna, Ann Clagett, Martha Ritchey, and I arrived around 9 a.m. to start getting everything ready to go. Dorothy J. had many items for the elephant sale from her late sister-in-law Dorothy M. Kudrna’s estate sale. Everyone started arriving and displaying their sale items
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and show-and-tell items. We had to add more tables; we had so many things for sale. By 11 a.m. - the time the sale was to start - we had 22 members present. President Irene with her gavel started the sale. We had lots of good things. I wound up with two bags full. Almost everything sold. We really did well money-wise. Thank you, everyone, for making it such a success. At 12 noon, President Irene led us in the blessing, and we all enjoyed a delicious lunch. Thank you, everyone, for the wonderful food, the set up and clean up, and to Libbie for taking out the trash. After lunch, President Irene called the meeting to order, the Pledge of Allegiance and “Our Father” was recited by all. A moment of silence was held for Cordell Hickman and Jasper Cline. Secretary Dolores Vrana read the minutes of the last meeting, and Treasurer Dorothy Bobalek gave her report; both were approved as read. As Ginny Svehlak was not present (her husband Edwin had eye surgery in Dallas), Irene read a couple of humorous stories for her. Sunshine Lady Eleanora Pelzel
Lodge 84, Dallas welcomes new member
Lodge 84, Dallas welcomes new member Quinn Holyfield. She is the daughter of Courtney Mahdak and Clayton Holyfield. Her proud grandfather is Karl Mahdak and proud great-grandmother is Martha Mahdak-Frnka. Quinn’s siblings are Ethan and Ellie Bewley who are also members of Lodge 84. Sales agent Bessie Petr was honored to help Quinn’s greatgrandmother keep SPJST membership a family tradition. —SPJST—
Quinn Holyfield
read the July birthday celebrants Dorothy Valek, Victoria Vlk, Dorothy Bobalek, Joan Strunc, and Barbara Phipps. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Victoria and Dorothy. We hope the others have a great day. Eleanora had a card for all to sign for Barbara Phipps. She had foot surgery. We hope all is going well. A sympathy card was signed for Vickie Kohn who lost her sister Georgia Honza. Pat Fowler announced in August, we will quilt the Sewing Circle Friendship Christmas quilt - Lil had all the squares sewn together, and it really is pretty. Everyone wants to win it. In September, we will quilt for Irene, and in October, we will quilt for Dolores. A thank you card is being sent to Lori Macalik for the bingo basket and numbers that she donated to our Circle. Some members are anxious to play. The kitchen committee said we will be needing dinner plates. Dorothy Prachyl volunteered to bring some next month. We will continue to noodle-swap. A block-of-the-month square is being discussed. We were happy to have special people at the meeting who we don’t always get to see - Bessie Laznovsky, Kay Lynn Kovar, Marie Vrla, and Ann Zabojnik. Bessie Laznovsky brought a quilting chair for our sale. The chair originally belonged to Rosie Zazvorka, who was one of the first members of the Circle. We didn’t have many members bring show-and-tell items, but the ones who did, we all enjoyed so much. Dorothy J. Kudrna was first. She had a beautiful quilt that was made by her husband Louis’ mother. The quilt had a beautiful star pattern and was at least 60 years old. She had several noodle quilts that she has already quilted, and some tops, noodle tops that are ready for quilting. Kay Lynn Kovar showed two bonnets that were made by her dear friend, my longtime-ago-neighbor-acrossthe-street Katie Omelina. They were special. Kay Lynn even modeled one. Irene Prachyl had a rack full of rosaries, about 12, all from different countries. Her daughter Cheryl Blumberg has given them to her. She actually has about 30 rosaries from different countries. The rosaries were so pretty. I have written about Cheryl in the past. They are here now visiting from Turkey. Lil Kosarek had a small picture album of all the quilts the Sewing Circle has quilted and who won most of
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Lodge 81, Needville Awards Scholarship to Marina Midgett
Lodge 81, Needville President Vincent Newman, left, and Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha present Marina Midgett with a scholarship from Lodge 81. Congratulations, Marina!
them. She also had an album of the quilts she has made for herself, her sons, and her grandchildren. I didn’t get the number, but they were all really beautiful. She has two greatgranddaughters now. I’m sure she will make one for them. Libbie Vrla brought a large oval picture of our Grandma and Grandpa Patril’s wedding. She also showed a picture that was given to her by Joyce Ehrenberger recently when they moved to North Carolina. This picture was from the 1938 International Sokol Slet in Prague, given to Joe and Joyce Ehrenberger by their teacher of a Czech class they had attended while in the Czech Republic. Joe was telling her they are Sokols and the teacher Hana Kucera’s mother was a Sokol gymnast. Any way, the teacher gave them this picture and as Joyce was downsizing, she gave it to Libbie. It was very pretty. Dorothy Prachyl had a beautiful picture of her mother from 1928 dressed in her formal attire attending her graduation banquet. She was a beautiful lady. Dolores Vrana had a picture and write up about her dad Mr. Lednicky, who was born in 1895. He was in the Navy - World War I from 1917 to 1919. She also had a flag given to them when he passed away. The flag has only 48 stars. Dolores was only five when he passed away. This was a beautiful story. I brought three Blessed Mother statues that have been given to me. One was given to me by my friend Irma Martinez when I had my mastectomy in 1989; one given to me by my aunt Ann Patril when visiting her in Corsicana before she moved to Gar-
land or Carrollton. She collected Blessed Mothers, and she let me pick one. My granddaughter Calleigh gave me one last Christmas. I love them all. They are so special to me just as the Blessed Mother is special to me. She has helped me through many difficult times. After show-and-tell, we had the raffle drawing. We had many prizes. Dorothy J. was the first winner. She picked a baby quilt that she donated; the top was made by her sister. Dorothy wanted to win it, and she did. We had so many prizes, I didn’t get names as so many won. I won a carved wooden Jesus, Mary, and Joseph statue from Bethlehem donated by Joyce Ehrenberger. Marie Vrla was the 50-50 dollar winner. Next month, Irene Prachyl and Dorothy J. will bring quilts for show. President Irene thanked all for coming, for all the sale items, the showand-tell items, the food, and for making this day so special. It was truly great. She reminded everyone that the next meeting will be August 14. We will quilt, have lunch, and it will be a regular meeting. We hope everyone can make it. Dorothy Prachyl made a motion to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded by Georgia Holy. Last but not least, I want to send a big thank you to Jerry and Chad Wester who volunteered to take down all our tables. We did have many. All of our members were happy that we didn’t have to do it. I have heard Ella Mae Zmolek’s husband Jerry is not feeling well. We hope by now all is well with him. I’m sure I have made many mistakes in this letter, and want to say
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‘I’m sorry’ now. Take care, everyone, have a great summer, and stay cool. See you August 14. Georgie Morales, Reporter —SPJST—
Happy Birthday, Amy!
Friendship Club of Fort Worth
The members of the Friendship Club met at St. Thomas Church on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, and carpooled to Golden Corral for our dining out luncheon/social. We had a nice turn out, and of course, everyone ate too much. Most of our members came dressed in red, white, and blue in keeping with July 4. President Sharron Connelly called a short meeting to order. No minutes were read, and no financial report was made. Sharron did look into her magic hat and the found names Stanley and Betty Krenek as our king and queen for the day. King Stanley was presented with a patriotic hat to wear, and Queen Betty was presented with a crown with three small United States flags sticking up. All were very appropriate! “Happy Birthday” was sung to Stanley, our only July birthday celebrant. The next meeting will be on August 6. The theme will be the 1950s and 1960s. Even though it was not announced, our guidelines state that August is a designated month in which we support St. Thomas Food Bank.
News I am sure by now everyone knows that Lydia Alholm fell on July 8 and broke her hip. She is currently at Life Care Center of Haltom, 2936 Markum Drive, Room A-10, Fort Worth, Texas 76117 if anyone would like to send her a card. Her phone number is (817) 222-6647. Get well soon, Lydia; you are missed. Lydia’s grandson Danny from Chicago came the first weekend, daughter-in-law Kathy and grandson Tim are coming next week, then grandson Matt will come later. They are spreading themselves around to give Lydia time to enjoy each of them. We were saddened to learn of the death of Monalee Hattendorf on July 13. She was such a sweet, beautiful lady and will be missed by everyone. Our sympathy goes out to her family. The graveside service was on Thursday, and the Lord blessed Fort Worth with a nice downpour of rain. In spite
Amy Eskew of Lodge 155, Austin celebrated her birthday on July 20, 2014, with a party at Amaya’s Restaurant in Austin with her husband, parents, and grandparents.
of the rain, it was a beautiful service. Brandon Mason, grandson of the late Jeanie Milan Mason, has been in Fort Worth (he lives in New York) and choreographed and directed the musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” which played at the Will Rogers Auditorium. It was a great show. The dancing and singing were great, and stage sets were outstanding, too. Prism Theatrics is in a new Fort Worth-based theater arts company, and they intend to present Broadway caliber productions throughout Main Street, USA. Brandon stated the next show in Fort Worth will be a cowboy musical in early 2015. Watch the Star Telegram because if the next show is like the first, it will be a “must see.” The next meeting will be August 6. Don’t forget, this time you must bring a food dish to share. Also, bring nonperishable food items for the St. Thomas Food Bank. See you then. So Until, Keep Smiling! Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST—
Ladies Circle of Lodge 92 Fort Worth
It has been a strange several weeks for this writer and as always, I try to record the activities of the Ladies Circle correctly. Hopefully, I’ll get things straight this day. President Marlene Bass called the meeting to order and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, after which we sang “God Bless America” honoring our country’s birthday. It was inspiring to look out to see and hear the 50 members and guests in their red, white, and blue attire. To add to the festivities, Gloria Farek made tiny, little, flag-inspired, pinwheel pins and mint firecrackers for all. Thanks to Gloria and her helpers, Cherish and Aleesha, for handing them out. President Marlene welcomed new members and guests and had them stand to share a little bit about themselves. Mary Ann Adcock brought Brenda Krivanek Lackey and Ann Cooksey; Jessica Martinez (Charlie’s “sitter”) came with Betty Lloyd and company; Aleesha Barrett was with Grandmother Lorinda Manasco as was Lorinda’s sister Velma Filippone from California; Amber Moore was with Grandmother Theresa Clay; and Cherish was with Garland and Bessie once again. Joyce Tesar came using her cane and was doing great after her hip replacement surgery, Didi Soares was back in her spot after a long illness, as was Josephine Cox after her bad fall a couple of months ago. We were so very inspired and happy to see each and every one of them. It was also announced that Judith Tong-Allcock was having health issues, her husband had a fracture, and her son just got out of the hospital. Goodness - that’s a lot to deal with. Theretta Praslicka was unable to attend due to the funeral for her brother-in-law Dr. Rice. His passing was unexpected and quite shocking for the entire family. We offer our thoughts and prayers to his family for strength during this sad time. The business portion of the meeting proceeded with the reading and approval of the minutes. The financial report was presented by Margaret Laymance, and Sunshine Chairman Margaret sent a card to Mary Windham on the passing of her brother. We were sorry to learn of her loss. Under old business, as a reminder, we will sponsor the cake walk during Czech Heritage Day activities on Sep-
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tember 20. All cakes will be homemade so plan to come, have a good time and win a yummy cake. Several items were discussed under new business. All were financial in nature, and for more information, you will need to come to the next Ladies Circle meeting or call one of the officers for details. It was all good though. Also, the group decided to dress in island “garb” for the August meeting. I challenged the ladies to wear swimsuits but was totally booed at that suggestion. Ah-h-h come on now. Mary Ann Albrecht, Sandi Celusniak, Margaret Laymance, Jennifer Miller, Theretta Praslicka, Stanley Krenek, and Cathy Simmank were our July birthday honorees. They were serenaded with the “Happy Birthday” song, and their picture was taken for posterity. President Marlene announced that she and her husband Jim have a wedding anniversary this month, as well as Theretta and Frank Praslicka. Betty Loyd, her reluctant husband, daughter, son-in-law, and another couple celebrated the Loyd’s 41st anniversary with a cruise to Alaska. Betty said it was a “trip of a lifetime,” and they really enjoyed it— even the reluctant husband. Lucy Martinez and her husband just returned from a trip to Las Vegas where they celebrated their 49th anniversary. Congratulations to everyone on so many years of wedded bliss. That’s awesome! Mary Ann Gibson, Lisa Juran, Bessie Ellsworth, and Lisa Ellsworth were in the kitchen along with dishwasher guy Bobby Shropshire. Our thanks went out to them for a wonderful lunch and cleanup. At this point, I need to confess . . . I accused someone of taking my dessert—by mistake, of course. However, that did not turn out to be the case, and my face is still red with embarrassment, and hopefully, my apology was accepted. It really was all in fun. Sherrie Watkins announced that ballroom dancing on Friday nights has been discontinued; however, country/ western dancing is still taking place the first Sunday of each month. She also stated that business has picked up, and the lodge hall is going to be very busy through the end of the year. Ten names for door prizes were called, and so once again, we had some very happy winners. After showand-tell time, yours truly said the blessing for lunch. We had plenty to eat. Bingo followed lunch as usual. We just learned that Lydia Alholm fell, broke her hip, and has had surgery
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on it. Our prayers and thoughts go out to her for a full recovery. It is with a heavy heart that we share that Monalee Hattendorf left her earthly body to join her loved ones who were waiting for her in Heaven. We saw her the afternoon of the meeting, and she was still hoping to come back to play bingo in August. She absolutely loved and enjoyed the ladies of the Circle, and she will be missed immensely. She was a true Czech in her heart, a lovely lady in her mannerisms, and a wonderful substitute mother for me. Respectfully submitted, Joan Simek Shropshire Secretary —SPJST—
★ ★ Reunions ★ ★
Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week prior to the reunion date and as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you. 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 2 Descendants/friends of Raymund and Kristyna (Konecna) Rejcek—at St. Martin’s Hall, Tours, Texas. For information, call Irene (254) 533-2372; or James (817) 457-9515. Submitted by Laddie J. Rejcek, Lodge 180, Burleson
August 9 John and Eva Dujka Mogonye family—at LCRA South Lake Park, Orprey Point Hall, 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, Texas. 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) 3471078; or email JWBohuslav@aol.com. Submitted by Joyce Bohuslav, Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—
Lodge 6 Cottonwood member announces new book
The Durhams of Fairfield: An African American Genealogy by Robert L. Uzzel, Ph.D.
According to Images of America: DeSoto Parish by Dr. Emilia Gay Griffith Means and Liz Chrysler, the State of Louisiana carved out DeSoto
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Parish from portions of Natchitoches and Caddo Parishes through Act 88 of the 16th Legislature of Louisiana in 1843. Means and Chrysler reported that “Oftentimes spurred by letters from family and friends that celebrated the fertile soil and salubrious climate of northern Louisiana, South Carolina slaveholders transplanted their way of life to northern DeSoto Parish.” Among these South Carolina slaveholders were Molsie Eliza Durham, the widow of Robert Winfield Durham; and three of her sons Captain Osman L. Durham, Dr. Charlton Hightower Durham, and Lieutenant John Franklin Durham. They came from Fairfield County, South Carolina to DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, and brought their slaves with them. Many of the descendants of these slaves settled near Fairfield, Freestone County, Texas after the Civil War. Many Freestone County men fought at the Battle of Mansfield in DeSoto Parish on April 8, 1864. At Mansfield, the Confederate victory prevented a Union invasion of Texas. The Val Verde Cannon that was used at the Battle of Mansfield found a permanent home in front of the Freestone County Courthouse in Fairfield. In his upcoming fourth book The Durhams of Fairfield: An African American Genealogy, Robert L. Uzzel traced his wife Debra’s roots to the slaves of the family of Robert Win-
Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Feeds Community’s Homeless, Hungry
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Left to right, Ingrid Petrik with youth Brandon Konkler and Ryan Mathis, James L. Lee, III, David Nauert, Trish Konkler, and Susan Hutton prepare plates for the feeding on June 8. TOP CENTER PHOTO: Trish Konkler, left, and Susan Hutton assemble salads. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: James L. Lee, III, left, and David Nauert add the meat dish to the plates.
LEFT PHOTO: Susan, Trish, and Ingrid are ready to serve a meal to the homeless and hungry on Sunday, July 13. RIGHT PHOTO: Erin and Doug prepare dessert.
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field Durham. Evidence indicates that Gobi, the patriarch of the Durham family along with his wife and five older sons were slaves in Fairfield County, and that Goboi died there. His wife gave birth to their youngest son Isaac Durham in 1860 in Freestone County, where his five brothers had settled by 1870. They came with their masters to Louisiana and joined their mother and brother in Texas shortly after emancipation. The six Durham brothers - Belton, Allen, Minor, Christopher, Anderson, and Isaac lived east of Fairfield in the Butler community of Freestone County. In the Butler community, Durham is a common name. Some descendants of those brothers still farm land in the area. Debra Uzzel is a sixth generation descendant of Allen Durham. This author has been to both Fairfield County, South Carolina and DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, conducting extensive research. He is firmly convinced that it was more than coincidental that the Durham started out in Fairfield County, South Carolina and ended up in Fairfield, Texas. Thus, “Fairfield” in the book’s title has a double meaning. The Durhams of Fairfield continue to make their mark. They are now scattered throughout the United States, involved in many businesses and professions and contributing much to their communities and to the world as a whole. There can be no doubt that members of this outstanding family to whom the author is related by marriage will always make their mark. It is his prayer that this book will inspire the present generation and generations to come to do all they can to preserve the Durham legacy. Dr. Uzzel is a pastor, teacher, and author currently based in Ennis, Texas. His previous books include Blind Lemon Jefferson: His Life, His Death, and His Legacy (2002), Prince Hall Freemasonry in the Lone Star State: From Cuney to Curtis, 1875-2003 (2004), and Eliphas Levi and the Kabbalah: The Masonic and French Connection of the American Mystery Tradition (2006). For book order/price information, visit one the following outlets: www.Amazon.com; www.BooksAMillion.com; and wwwBarnesand Noble.com. —SPJST—
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Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth Shares July Scenes
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Hostesses are, left to right, Lisa Juran, Bessie Ellsworth, Cherish Ellsworth, and Mary Ann Gibson. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Birthday ladies are Sandi Celusniak, Margaret Laymance, and Cathy Simmank. RIGHT PHOTO: Lydia Alholm with her beautiful vest. FAR RIGHT PHOTO: Guests and new members Amber Moore, Velma Filippone, Brenda Lackey, Jessica Martinez, and Ann Cooksey. —Submitted by Joan Shropshire
In Memoriam
In Memory of Stanley Vrla
Stanley Erwin Vrla was born on February 20, 1928, in Dallas, Texas, and passed away peacefully to the eternal life on Friday, July 4, 2014. He was a charter member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Stanley was a Stanley Vrla member of the Knights of Columbus Council 799 and a Fourth degree member of Father Abram J. Ryan Assembly 1087 where he was a Deputy Color Corps Commander, a drill team member, and a member of the District Master’s Staff. He was also a member of SPJST Jaro Lodge 130, Dallas; KJT III; Elks Lodge 71; Blasmusik Texas All-State German Band; Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra; and many polka bands throughout the years. He was a former member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, MOAA and FRA, attended N.T.A.C (UTA), and USNR (retired after 33 years).
Stanley was the owner of Central Model Ironcraft Studio and started working there with his father in 1950. He continued to work after retirement when his son Kenneth took over the family business in 1991. Stanley married Martha Brown in 1950 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Dallas, Texas, and they had four children—Teresa, Kenneth, Steven, and John. Stanley was a very devoted husband, family man, and a dearly loved man. His hobbies included antique clock repairing, traveling, enjoying family events, and Czech dancing. His son Steven; parents Joe and Helen Vrla; and sisters Rose Ann Vrla Parma and Helen Jo Vrla preceded him in death. Stanley is survived by wife Martha of 63 years; three children; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The family received friends and family on Tuesday, July 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Sparkman/Crane Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with the Very Reverend John Libone as celebrant. Interment followed at Calvary
Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Stanley’s name. He will be dearly missed, but is now in the eternal kingdom of our Lord. A poem dedicated to Stanley Vrla: God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be So He put his arms around you and whispered, “Come with Me.” With tearful eyes, we watched you slowly fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, your hard-working hands put to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. —SPJST—
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In Memory of Georgia Darilek
Georgia M. Anderle Darilek, 85, of Victoria passed away Monday, July 14, 2014. She was born November 2, 1928, in Moulton to the late Joseph and Frances Sustr Anderle. She married the love of her life Ernest Darilek in 1948. She was a homemaker and a member of SPJST Lodge 97, Placedo and Our Georgia Darilek Lady of Victory Cathedral. Georgia enjoyed gardening, fishing and dancing, and was a member of the P. O. L. K. of A. She also enjoyed going to watch her grandkids' and great-grandkids ballgames and playing games with her family. Survivors include daughters Marla Rae Darilek, Valerie Zamykal and husband, Charles, and Tamara Bynum and husband John, all of Victoria; grandchildren Charla Ybarra, Landon Zamykal, Brooks Bynum, Koby Bynum and Haley Bynum; and greatgrandchildren Sarah Ybarra, Caleb Ybarra, Jordan Ybarra, Zachary Zamykal, Brody Zamykal and Taylor Zamykal. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Ernest Darilek; sister Allyne Psencik; and brother Julius Anderle. The family received friends from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 17 followed by a rosary at 7 p.m. at Rosewood Funeral Chapel. Funeral service was Friday, July 18 at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral with Reverend Patrick Knippenberg officiating. Burial was at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Zamykal, John Bynum, Landon Zamykal, Brooks Bynum, Koby Bynum, Joe Ybarra, and Robert Haas. Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Victory Cathedral or a charity of the donor’s choice. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com Submitted by, Diana Redd, Secretary —SPJST—
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Death Claims Paid in June 2014
Larry Prda James Elliott Tomastik Georgia L. Urban Laura Ann Wiseman Kerwin B. Geisler Ted L. Patterson Alvin Joe Klima Dennis Ray Gloyna Patrick J. Archer Louisa Gentry Leonard D. Winfield Jimmy Lee Kujawa Kenneth P. Kelly James Daniel Lesikar Stanley William Coufal Irene G. Lewis Mark H. Valek Pearl M. Gehring Ottmar Schimek Joyce Marie Eulenfeld Sandra Byrd Elsie E. Roznovsky Carol Sue Juergens Doris Ray Coots James Dewayne Vanover Louise Mae Tesch Adolph J. Slovacek Patricia Ann Matcek Donald Lee Shiller Stanley E. Blaha August George Kocian Marvin H. Ginzel Jay Boyd Sills David Carol Mercer Krisitie D. Havlak Joe Douglas Symank Bernice Kusy George F. Hitzfeld Dorothy Jean Lange Emma V. Garza Elvy W. Eschberger Robert L. Schlitzkus Ella V. Huser Lonnie L. Burkhalter Marcus Felcman Sigmund William Ellerman Raymond J. Mazac Augusta T. Spacek
SPJST • Temple, Texas
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Location Ennis Academy Houston First State Bank Houston Corpus Christi Taylor Caldwell Cottonwood Brenham Houston Houston Houston Seaton Temple Houston Ennis Houston El Maton Taylor Abilene Houston Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Cyclone Houston Sweet Home Caldwell Bryan Beyersville Taiton Waco New Tabor Houston Waco San Angelo Cottonwood Needville Fort Worth Houston Austin Taylor Kovar Granger Fort Worth Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Houston Taylor Jourdanton
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Date of Death 5/13/2014 5/18/2014 5/01/2014 4/26/2014 3/03/2014 5/03/2014 5/16/2014 4/12/2014 10/25/2013 5/19/2014 5/25/2014 12/24/2013 3/24/2014 5/18/2014 10/28/2013 5/25/2013 5/15/2014 4/15/2014 5/08/2014 1/05/2014 4/09/2014 3/14/2014 4/09/2014 5/26/2014 5/28/2014 5/21/2014 5/30/2014 5/21/2014 2/24/2014 1/17/2014 6/03/2014 5/30/2014 5/16/2014 6/02/2014 6/06/2014 5/24/2014 5/27/2014 5/14/2014 4/18/2014 6/15/2014 4/30/2014 6/02/2014 5/13/2014 6/13/2014 2/26/2013 2/19/2014 1/16/2012 4/30/2014
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SPJST State Royalty Contestants NIKOLAS FAUST DISTRICT ONE KING
Nikolas is a member of Lodge 9, Snook. He is the son of James and Stefani Faust and a senior at Snook High School. Nikolas’ future plan is to attend Texas A&M University and major in poultry science. Nikolas’ duke is Kade Junek, son of Kevin and Ericka Junek. Kade is eight years old and a member of Lodge 9, Snook.
JACOB HORAK
NATALEE SEE
DISTRICT ONE QUEEN
Natalee is a member of Lodge 9, Snook. She is the daughter of John and Robin See and a freshman at Snook High School. Natalee’s future plan is to attend Texas A&M University and major in physical therapy. Natalee’s duchess is Taylor Groce, daughter of D.L. and Leslie Groce. Taylor is six years old and a member of Lodge 9, Snook.
KACIE VANECEK
DISTRICT TWO QUEEN
DISTRICT TWO KING
Jacob is a member of Lodge 80, Holland. He is the son of Frank and Connie Horak and a junior at Holland High School. Jacob’s future plan is to pursue a degree in computer science. Jacob’s duke is Cody Voigt, son of Travis and Jessica Voigt. He is seven years old and a member of Lodge 29, Taylor.
Kacie is a member of Lodge 48, Beyersville. She is the daughter of Tim and Donna Vanecek and a junior at Taylor High School. Kacie’s future plan is to become a teacher. Kacie’s duchess is Makayla Newsom, daughter of Shannon and Michelle Newsom. Makayla is seven years old and a member of Lodge 48, Beyersville.
PIERCE TIGNOR
KATELYN DANIEL
DISTRICT THREE KING
Pierce is a member of Lodge 25, Ennis. He is the son of Bill and Lisa Sullivan and Arch and Mei Tignor and a freshman at Ennis High School. Pierce’s future plan is to attend the University of Texas at Austin and study computer engineering. Pierce’s duke is Preston Sullivan, son of Bill and Lisa Sullivan. He is nine years old and a member of Lodge 25, Ennis.
DISTRICT THREE QUEEN
Katelyn is a member of Lodge 183, Arlington. She is the daughter of Debra Daniel and Mike Daniel and a senior at Arlington High School. Katelyn’s future plan is to attend Texas A&M University and become a hematology/oncology nurse. Katelyn’s duchess is Macy Jones, daughter of Loy and CarrieAnn Jones. Macy is 10 years old and a member of Lodge 154, Fort Worth.
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DENAE BRONIKOWSKI
Ryan is a member of Lodge 88, Houston. He is the son of Robert and Doris Bronikowski and a senior at Jersey Village High School. Ryan’s future plan is to attend Sam Houston State University and pursue a career at Texas Parks and Wildlife. Ryan’s duke is Nathan Polly, son of Mark and Darlene Polly. Ryan is 10 years old and a member of Lodge 88, Houston.
Denae is a member of Lodge 88, Houston. She is the daughter of Robert and Doris Bronikowski and a junior at Jersey Village High School. Denae’s future plan is to pursue a career as a medical examiner or crime scene investigator. Denae’s duchess is Cheyenne Parker, daughter of Natalie Zalesky. Cheyenne is six years old and a member of Lodge 88, Houston.
DISTRICT FIVE KING
DISTRICT FIVE QUEEN
DAISY ENRIQUEZ DISTRICT SIX QUEEN
Daisy is a member of Lodge 40, El CampoHillje. She is the daughter of Jose Enriquez and Norma O’Cañas and a senior at El Campo High School. Daisy’s future plan is to pursue a career in engineering. Daisy’s duchess is Aiyana Gonzalez, daughter of Samuel and Diana Gonzalez. Aiyana is 10 years old and a member of Lodge 40, El CampoHillje.
AMANDA HOGGARD DISTRICT SEVEN QUEEN
Amanda is a member of Lodge 202, Jourdanton. She is the daughter of Sandra Hoggard and a junior at Churchill High School. Amanda’s future plan is to pursue a career working with children or non-profits that specialize in child advocacy. Amanda’s duchess is Rileigh Kitchen, daughter of Malcolm and Lynette Kitchen. Rileigh is sevens years old and a member of Lodge 185, New Braunfels.
Best Wishes, State Royalty Contestants!
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State King’s Notebook: Thanks for the Memories!
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By 2013-2014 SPJST State King Sammy Hoggard of Lodge 202, Jourdanton
I was blown away a few weeks ago zation as a whole would be lacking. I when I had to go take senior pictures now appreciate and commemorate the at my school and I realized this sum- hard work, long hours, and tireless efmer was already half over. What they forts they put in. It is this kind of leadsay is true – time does fly when you ership and dedication that inspires me are having fun. As the following and hundreds of kids around the state weeks ensue, I look forward to spend- to follow in those fraternal footsteps ing my precious time with my friends and carry on the torch for SPJST. and family! July 4 was my last “road show” appearance as your State King. This Fourth of July jubilee was packed with people all up and down the main streets of Belton, and there were several news and radio stations broadcasting nearby. We were Fourth of July Parade in Belton. proud to ride in the lavish Corvettes I remember last year at State Youth one last time, and the Charlie Brown SPJST Float received “Best Float” in Achievement Day—it seemed to take the whole parade! After the parade, an eternity to get through the final we ate at Clem Mikeska’s Barbecue in speeches of the previous royalty court Temple and enjoyed the fellowship of because I was so nervous and anxious. our SPJST family that will continue, In an effort to alleviate some of this anxiety for this year’s contestants I deeven beyond the crown. I am blessed to have been this cided to publish my acknowledgments year’s State King and to have met the below: wonderful people I have encountered. To Supreme Lodge Directors and Throughout the year, I have been able to witness the fraternal spirit that Officers – thank you for your support SPJST embodies. There is so much of the youth program. I enjoyed visitmore than what meets the eye with ing with several of you at the various these people. They aren’t just work- events and appreciate your passion for ing a job — they’re dedicating their the organization lives to bettering an already benevolent society. Without the help of these To President Brian Vanicek and his behind-the-scenes people, the organi- lovely wife Joan – thank you for the
hospitality at every event, making us feel special.
LEFT PHOTO: Painting a community banner at Westfest. CENTER PHOTO: Working at the booth at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas with
Duke Ethan, Duchess Emma, and Queen Julia. RIGHT PHOTO: National Polka Festival Kolache Eating Contest in Ennis.
To State Youth Director Lynette Talasek – thank you for making the arrangements, sending information, coordinating our appearances with the planning committees, ensuring we were where we needed to be when we needed to be, and introducing us. It was a pleasure to serve on the Royalty Court with you leading the way.
To Melanie Zavodny and David Nauert – what an incredible team you make. The floats and decorations were always amazing, and we could count on you to be there to capture the moments on film for eternity. Thanks for having everything set up and ready to go, no matter how early. To SPJST Home Office Staff – thank you for helping SPJST at the many events. Although I do not know specifically what you do, I saw many of you at the Christmas Open House, the SPJST Car Show, and at the parades doing every job necessary. I do know that Tammy Martinez and Gena Weeks provide a lot of support to Lynette and the Royalty Court, so I thank you, especially. To Queen Julia – thank you for your friendship. Your dazzling smile brightened every event, and I was proud to accompany you on this journey. I wish you the best.
To Duchess Emma – thank you for your pretty smile and willingness to perform any task set forth. I expect to see you running for queen in a few years, and I will be cheering you on.
High five with Big Tex at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas.
To Duke Ethan – we had fun. I appreciate your enthusiasm at all of the events. Thanks also to your family for supporting your participation as my duke. I couldn’t have done it without you. To my family – thank you for encouraging me to run for king and for making sure I am able to participate in the best opportunities that SPJST can provide.
I wish everyone good luck with all of your speeches, talents, and creations at State YAD. I look forward to assisting with the royalty competition and competing with a few of my crafts. It will be a bittersweet moment when I pass the king’s robe to a deserving young man as my reign will come to an end but as one chapter ends, another begins. And to all SPJST members - thanks for the memories! Sammy Hoggard 2013-2014 State King —SPJST—
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SPJST Youth
Section
The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 773-8087
Email: melaniez@vvm.com
Questions? Call (800) 727-7578
This section is dedicated to the youth of SPJST. As part of its membership benefits, SPJST offers a statewide youth program. If you or someone you know is interested in learning about opportunities offered to young members of SPJST, please contact your local lodge, District Youth Counselor, State Youth Director at (800) 727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.
District Five Duke attends svacina event
Dear Readers, I attended the svacina event at Lodge 88, Houston on Sunday, July 21, 2014. I made my first appearance as District Five Duke, and I learned a lot about my Czech heritage. I enjoyed eating sausage and kolaches, especially the pineapple. Fraternally, Nathan Polly Lodge 88, Houston Publicity Committee —SPJST—
Lodge 6 Cottonwood Youth Club reports on annual picnic
Dear Readers, District Three Youth Achievement Day and camp have come and gone. Three of the youth participated in YAD. All of them did really well. We look forward to seeing them at State YAD. District Three Camp was July 10 through July 13. Six youth attended. Everyone had a good time. The weather was great during our stay. Our annual picnic was Sunday, July 20. The youth provided games and a raffle. The picnic was a great success. Winner of the youth raffle items were Kim Seith - lawn blanket; Patti Rosales - green birdhouse with birdseed;
Quinlan Dobecka - beach towel; Frances Soukup - throw; Danny Pavlas - photo frame; Melanie Peterson - brown birdhouse; Mary Lucien pink butterfly planter; Patti Rosales planter; Ovida Williams - dragonfly décor; Yellow Butterfly Décor - Barbara Hykel - yellow butterfly décor cor; and Al Picha - plant. We would like to thank everyone who donated items to our games and raffle. Our next event is State YAD on Saturday, August 2 at the Mayborn Civic and Convention Center in Temple, Texas. We are looking forward to seeing everyone. The youth will meet at lunch at State YAD for our August meeting. Upcoming events include preparing sausage for the kolaches for Westfest on Friday, August 15 and baking kolaches on Saturday, August 16 beginning at 7:30 a.m. The youth will provide food for the social on Friday, August 15. Grandparents Day—September 7 Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 7. The youth will prepare a noon meal for the grandparents. Fraternally, Peggy Dobecka Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone youth, adults report on July hamburger social Enlightening Meeting
Editor, The writer had an enlightening meeting with the Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club - knowing that our grandchildren are being instilled in good understanding of SPJST with good leadership gives confidence for the future. Bobby Hoelscher Adult Lodge Reporter •••
Hamburger Gathering
We had a fantastic gathering on a hot Sunday evening. After a meeting, the dads prepared delicious hamburgers on the grill. It’s always nice to just sit and visit. Fraternally, Brenda Maddux Youth Leader •••
Fantastic Meeting
Dear Věstník, Our July meeting was very fun and yummy. We had hamburgers, and the meeting was great. All the kids and adults were laughing, and we had such a fun time. I had lettuce and onions on my burger with mustard . . . no tomatoes - yuck! But at the end, the whole meeting was great, and everyone had a fantastic time. Love, Jonathan Maddux •••
Youth are Amazing
Dear Věstník, The hamburgers were delicious at the Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club meeting on Sunday, July 13, 2014. We discussed State YAD and upcoming events. We had a great meeting! Our youth are amazing! Shirley Hoelscher, Adult Lodge Vice President/FAC •••
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Dear Věstník, I can’t wait for camp! I love getting on the swing. I can’t wait to see my friends. Love, Jennifer Hoelscher, age 7 Fun at YAD
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Dear Věstník, I had a fun day at YAD. Michael Hoelscher •••
YAD was a Blast!
Dear Věstník, YAD was a blast and so will camp! Sincerely, Cade Campbell •••
Socializing fun
I enjoyed cooking hamburger patties and talking with Mark. I really enjoyed eating and talking to all after the meeting. Jason Hoelscher •••
Ready for State YAD, Camp
Dear Věstník, I’m very excited to go to State YAD, and I can’t wait for camp. Emma Hoelscher •••
Dancing at YAD
I did a dance at YAD, and I enjoyed watching the YAD entries. Abigail (Abby) Hoelscher •••
Baseball team places third
My baseball team placed third out of 10 teams in the playoffs. We are headed for vacation this week. Sincerely, Ty Stock •••
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Guitar talent at State YAD
Dear Věstník, My individual talent is going to State YAD. I am playing my guitar. I can’t wait for SPJST Camp at Cooper Farm. Sincerely, Nash Campbell •••
LIT at District Two Camp
I am excited to go be an LIT at District Two Camp at Cooper Farm. I expect that it will be fun and loaded with activities for all of the youth. Tyler Evatt •••
Excited about SPJST
I am excited to go to SPJST next week! Emily Evatt —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis youth shares summer activities
Dear Vestnik Readers, Yes, I finally wrote another letter. So, so, so very many people have been requesting that I send in another letter. I intended on writing one a lot sooner, but it seems summer fever has gotten the best of me. So, without further ado, this is what my summer has greatly consisted of. Before I get into my summer fun, I have to tell you about my favorite weekend of the entire year, aside from Westfest, of course. That’s right, I’m telling you about the one and only— National Polka Festival—in my fantastic hometown—Ennis, Texas. As y’all know, I’m always extremely eager to get my kroj on, put on my cowboy boots, and dance the night away. I was planning on telling y’all how much fun it was, but surprisingly it’s quite hard. I can most honestly say, I am unable to find the proper words to explain how much fun I had. I got to help make our cheerleading float the night before. I woke up bright and early the next morning and walked in
the parade as a cheerleader. I got to see a lot of my friends including my SPJST friends. And, best of all, I polka’d the night away. What really made this year special is that the boy of my dreams, Todd, asked for the honor of being my boyfriend. Of course, I willingly said “yes.” This pretty little dancing girl with her tossing curls certainly and most definitely had one of the best times in her life. After that, school ended, and I had absolutely no problem with that because I achieved things I didn’t know I was capable of. Being ranked second in my class is just one of the few things I have accomplished this year. The Monday after school got out, I was off to cheer camp. Cheer camp had its up and downs, but all in all, I had fun being with most of my best friends. I’ll let you in on a little secret . . . I like SPJST camp so much more than cheer camp. Speaking of camp, I attended Leaders-In-Training camp and our District Three camp as well. LIT camp was beyond amounts of fun. I think it might have been the most fun weekend of my life. I got to meet so many tremendous people, and the best part was that there was a dance. I danced so much. I danced to every song that
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night with the exception of two songs. The crazy thing was, I wasn’t crawling out the door at the end. I still had the ability to walk! Don’t get me wrong through, I was definitely feeling it the next couple of days. As far as District Three Camp goes, I had a lot of fun helping out the smaller kids. I loved it when they hugged me and when they have that great big smile on their face. When you look at that smile, it’s the best feeling in the world to know you’re the reason behind it. I hope those kids look up to me and think, “I want to be just like her one day.” Those kids mean the world to me, and I hope that I have an impact on them so I can be a part of their world. As my summer clock ticks away, next comes Youth Achievement Day (YAD). As many of y’all know, it is my life’s dream to be SPJST Queen. I mean, ever since my curious fiveyear-old eyes peered at that stage, I’ve been writing a speech every year to prepare for the years I can run for queen. Like they say, practice makes perfect. I did not win this year, but that’s okay. I planned on winning, and I planned my whole year as SPJST Queen. Well, God looked at my plans and laughed. He already has His plan
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for me, and apparently winning Queen this year wasn’t a part of it. I look at it this way. Good things fall apart so even better things can come together, and I think God is with me on this philosophy. I will never, ever, ever give up. I will run for Queen as long as I’m eligible. I promised myself one day I will wear that crown, and I am on a great mission to achieve my shining meridian. On the bright side, I won first place in individual talent. That’s another thing I’ve been striving to win since I was five. I sang “At Last” by Etta James. I couldn’t believe I won. They went through all the honorable mentions, and I got so happy. They announced third place, then second place, and then I screamed! I knew what that meant. I was the only person who hadn’t been called. Next, I hear, “And first place is April Dvorak.” I was so proud of myself. Also, I won many first, second, and third places. So this year’s YAD was pretty good. The day after YAD, I was off to vacation. We went to Gulf Shores, Alabama, with a few stops along the way. We stayed in a beach house, and everyday we walked to the beach. It was so awesome. I loved it. Oh, and I almost forgot. I turned 14. For my birthday I got a .22 from Daddy; some cute storage things and perfume from my mom; money from my grandma and grandpa; a purse and backpack from my Uncle Tim and Aunt Kimberly; Misty gave me pool toys; and my boyfriend gave me one of his shirts, The Great Gatsby book (I have an obsession with books), and The Great Gatsby movie. My Mima, Pawpaw, Uncle Robert, and Uncle
Michael are getting me something, too, but I haven’t got together with them yet. Also, I’ll have a little birthday party sooner or later. You want to know the best part? My birthday was the last day of camp, so I got to spend half of my birthday with my SPJST family! I couldn’t have asked for a better birthday. As you can conclude, I’ve had an extravagantly superior summer. I’ll try to write another as soon as I can. I love y’all so much for taking time out of y’all’s day to read all about me. You don’t know how much I appreciate it. Thank y’all all so very much. You’re Polka Loving Girl, April Dvorak —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis youth reports on summertime fun
Greetings, Vestnik Readers! I’m sorry that I haven’t written a letter in a long time. I was too busy doing polka fest, SPJST Youth Achievement Day, vacation, SPJST camp, and much more. First, I want to tell you about the National Polka Festival in Ennis. I had the best time ever. I wore my Czech costume, and I rode on the SPJST Float. The float got fourth place. After that, we went to KJT to eat lunch Then, we polka danced at Sokol, Knights of Columbus, and KJT. Two weeks later, I had my gymnas-
tic competition at Sokol. I got fifth place in my category. After that, we all went swimming. It was really fun. A few weeks later, I had to go to SPJST District Three Youth Achievement Day (YAD) in Arlington. I entered sewing, needlework, pictorial arts, hobby kits, photography, individual talent, group talent, and royalty. In royalty, April, my beautiful, older sister, was my queen, and I was her duchess. I honestly thought that April would win because she said a fantastic speech that she wrote, and she looked so beautiful in her dark blue and green dress with a lot of sparkles. She looked like a princess. I wore a dark blue dress that also had a lot of sparkles, and I smiled the whole entire time I was up on that stage. I was for sure that April would win. When they called out the first honorable mention, my smile grew bigger, but when they called out the second honorable mention my smile turn upside down. We got honorable mention. I couldn’t believe it. I was so disappointed. In individual talent, I sang a song from the play that my school did, “The Golden Afternoon” from Alice in Wonderland Jr. I got third place. For group talent, April and I did the cups song including a lot of other songs mixed with it. We called it the “Musical Mashup.” We got second place again. I got honorable mention in pictorial arts, and I got second place in hobby kits. Oh, and I also forgot about all the things that I’m going to State YAD for. I got first places in sewing, needlework, and photography. The very next day, I had to leave for vacation. This summer, my family
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went to Gulf Shores, Alabama, to see the white sand. We rented a house on the beach, but when we got there, it turns out that we were a day early. We had to spend a night at a hotel. When we finally got to the house, after we rested for a while, we walked to the beach to swim. After that, we went to the house to take a shower and put on some clean clothes. Then we went to a seafood restaurant. They had delicious food. Pretty much every single day we were up there, we did the same thing. About a week later, we had SPJST camp. This year, the theme was Christmas in July. I had the best time ever. We did so many fun things there like high ropes, low ropes, crafts, swimming, the lake, the blob, the hay ride, and the dance. That is everything I did this summer! Sincerely, Misty Dvorak, age 10 —SPJST—
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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 30, Taiton Youth Club reports on July meeting
The July 9, 2014, meeting of SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club was called to order at 7:20 p.m. by Vice President Brittany Baker. Brooke Bacak led the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth Club Motto. We remained standing for a moment of silent prayer for the good of our members and friends. The register was read. Eleven youth members were present. The secretary read the minutes from the last meeting. There were no corrections or additions to the minutes. Assistant Treasurer Grant Bubela reminded members to pay their $1.50
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Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Assist at Co-op Meeting
Brandon and Cammi Teplicek worked with their 4-H group making and serving homemade ice cream to
dues. Treasurer Andrew Kresta read the treasurer’s report. Under old business, we discussed District Six Camp that was to be held July 14 to 17 at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. Members were reminded to book their hotel for State YAD on August 2. The summer getaway in Corpus Christi is August 8 to 10. The District Six outing to Splash Way Water Park is July 27. Under new business, Yvonne Marcaurele rewarded the kids who participated in junior group talent with candy and a flashlight. Grandparents Day on September 7 will be celebrated with a mass at St.
the Coleman County Electric Co-op members at their annual meeting this past week.
John’s Catholic Church at 8:30 a.m. Afterwards, there will be a breakfast prepared by the youth club at the parish hall. District Six Fun Fall Day is also September 7 at St. John’s Parish Hall. A meal will be provided. Members discussed times and dates to practice the junior group talent. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela reviewed the dress code for camp and what items to bring. Remember to bring your camp tee-shirt for photos and your Christmas clothes for the camp dance. We will meet for breakfast on July 14 at 8:30 a.m. prior to leaving for camp.
Our next meeting will be held July 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Taiton Hall. Following the meeting, we will leave for Splash Way Water Park. Vice President Brittany Baker adjourned the meeting at 8 p.m. Fraternally, Lauren Kresta, Reporter —SPJST—
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High School Mission Trip: Serving Our Neighbors
Lodge 30, Taiton youth shares camp fun
I just came back from camp and had an good time. Mr. Al’s hamburgers are the best burgers! I had fun swimming, boating, and on high ropes. I would like to thank Frank for coming and being a chaperone for our camp. He made our cabin fun. He told good ghost stories. I can’t wait for camp next year! Grant Bubela —SPJST—
Congratulations, Colton Regan!
Congratulations to Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club member Colton Regan! Colton participated in the Youth Baseball Nationals on July 4 to 10, 2014, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. His team—Texas Tornados 12U— are the 2014 Youth Baseball National Champs. Colton is the son of Chris and Melanie Regan and grandson of Albert and Patsy Koslovsky, all of Lodge 47, Seaton.
District Seven Queen Amanda Hoggard of Lodge 202, Jourdanton, second from right, helps weed a commu-
Last week, I participated in my church’s annual High School Mission Trip. This year, we went to McKinney, Texas, with three other area churches. On the first night, my youth leader told everyone to get pizza and pair up with someone we didn’t know. We had to feed our partner the pizza - to “serve others.” It was an interesting way to start off the week. We did many more team building activities together like playing weird games, having volleyball tournaments, and playing hockey. I had a great time helping the surrounding community
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—
nity garden during her church’s annual High School Mission Trip in McKinney, Texas.
with a variety of people from the San Antonio area. Projects included helping clean/landscape churches, cleaning up local parks, weeding the community gardens, working at a food pantry, and sorting donations. It was nice to see the transformation in the community after all the work was finished. I’m looking forward to next year’s trip with my church. Fraternally, Amanda Hoggard —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas youth invite all to August 6 spaghetti dinner
Dear Readers, The youth of Lodge 84, Dallas will host their annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Wednesday, August 6, 2014. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m., and bingo follows. It is sure to be a fun evening so mark your calendars. Also, the youth will be collecting school supplies that evening for their community service recipients—Captain Hope Kids. Please be generous and bring any school supply items you would like to contribute.
Princess Ball—August 16 Also, mark your calendars for Saturday, August 16. This is the annual Princess Ball hosted by the youth of Lodge 84. The dance is from 7 to 11 p.m. with music provided by The Moravian’s. Admission is $10 per person (ages 12 and over). The kitchen will be open to provide delicious burgers, klobase, nachos, and popcorn. Also, a table of prizes will be available for the drawing after the crowning of the new king and queen. These are two very exciting events that are happening at the lodge in Au-
gust that you do not want to miss. Please come help support the lodge and have fun, fellowship, and food with your friends! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST—
Lodge 88, Houston youth meets new friends at camp
Dear Readers, I went to SPJST Camp with Districts Five, Six, and Seven on July 14 to 17, 2014. Everyone had a lot of fun. We rode a boat on the lake, learned new dances, and made teddy bears. I even met some new friends, and I am looking forward to seeing everyone at State YAD. Fraternally, Jered Polly, Reporter —SPJST—
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014
District Two Youth Achievement Day
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Saturday, July 12, 2014 - SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor
DISTRICT TWO ROYALTY CONTESTANTS. Left to right are Hailey Girod and Kaitlyn Whatley, both of Lodge 29, Taylor; Kasen Carroll and Hunter Bartek, both of Lodge 47, Seaton; Emma Hoelscher of Lodge 24, Cyclone and Alexis Festa of Lodge 87, Temple; Makayla Newsom and Kacie Vanecek, both of Lodge 48, Beyersville; Jacob Horak of Lodge 80, Holland and Cody Voigt of Lodge 29, Taylor; Brady Alexander and Seth Martinez, both of Lodge 47, Seaton; Kelsey Moore and Amanda Kaderka,
both of Lodge 29, Taylor; Christian Moore and Colton Voigt, both of Lodge 29, Taylor; and Kayla Wuensche and Brooke Newsom, both of Lodge 48, Beyersville. RIGHT PHOTO: Following the crowning, proud family members gather around 2014-2015 District Two Queen Kacie Vanecek and Duchess Makayla Newsom of Lodge 48,Beyersville; District Two King Jacob Horak of Lodge 80, Holland; and Duke Cody Voigt of Lodge 29, Taylor.
LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to first runners-up and District Two Royalty. They are, left to right, first runner-up duchess Emma Hoelscher and queen Alexis Festa, District Two Duchess Makayla Newsom, District Two Queen Kacie Vanecek, District Two King Jacob Horak, District Two Duke Cody Voigt, and first runners-up king Brady Alexander and duke Seth
Martinez. CENTER PHOTO: Thanks to 2013-2014 District Two Royalty - Duchess Emma Regan and Queen Julia Zavodny, both of Lodge 47, Seaton, and King Collin Vanecek and Duke Trevor Wuensche, both of Lodge 48, Beyersville. RIGHT PHOTO: District Two Director Jesse Pospisil congratulates the newly crowed District Two Royalty.
LEFT PHOTO: President’s Student Service Awards were presented to, left to right, Zoe Talasek of Lodge 47, Seaton; Hailey Girod and Brandon Girod, both of Lodge 29, Taylor; and Brandon Hoelscher of Lodge 47, Seaton. CENTER PHOTO: Leaders-In-Training were recognized and presented tee-shirts and certificates. They are, front, left to right, Christian Moore (29), Cole Campbell (24), Shelby Horak (80), Kayla Wuensche (48), Alexis Festa (80), Brienna Carroll (87), and Kacie Vanecek (48).
Back: Julia Zavodny (47), Jacob Horak (80), Kaitlyn Whatley (29), Aaron Kaderka (29), Joseph Kaderka (29), Kelsey Moore (29), Brandon Hoelscher (47), Brady Alexander (47), Justin Kraatz (47), and Hunter Bartek (47). RIGHT PHOTO: YAD Food Winners! Congratulations to, left to right, Chase Alexander (47), Tyson Bilbrey (47), Hailey Girod (29), and Kaitlyn Whatley (29). Their candy entries were sold in a live auction that raised funds for SPJST Education and Nature Center.
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Constructed Items
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Trent Wuensche (48) 2nd - Journie Gaines (20) 3rd - Trevor Wuensche (48)
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Michael Hoelscher (24) 2nd - Zoe Talasek (47) 3rd - Chase Alexander (47)
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Tyson Bilbrey (47) 2nd - Bailee Beckendorf (182) 3rd - Colten Voigt (29)
Foods
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Hailey Girod (29) 2nd - Garrett Festa (87) 3rd - Dannikka Bartek (47)
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Chase Alexander (47) 2nd - Kayla Wuensche (48) 3rd - Hunter Bartek (47)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Kaitlyn Whatley (29) 2nd - Jacob Horak (80) 3rd - Alexis Festa (87)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Brady Alexander (47) 2nd - Justin Kraatz (47) 3rd - Cole Campbell (24)
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Tyson Bilbrey (47) 2nd - Sterling Marshall (20) 3rd - Kimberley West (18)
Hobby Kits
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Brooke Newsom (48) 2nd - Kylee Halbrook (29) 3rd - Kara Kaderka (29)
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Colton Regan (47) 2nd - Nash Campbell (24) 3rd - Michael Hoelscher (24)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Christian Moore (29) 2nd - Aaron Kaderka (29) 3rd - Justin Kraatz (47)
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Cody Voigt (29)
Needlework
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Emily Filla (48) 2nd - Dannikka Bartek (47) 3rd - Trevor Wuensche (48) Ages 12 to 14 1st - Katelyn Erskine (47) 2nd - Hunter Bartek (47) 3rd - Kyndall Carroll (47)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Brady Alexander (47)
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Bailee Beckendorf (182) 2nd - Kimberly West (18) 3rd - Karsen Tierce (87)
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Chase Alexander (47) 2nd - Hunter Bartek (47) 3rd - Zoe Talasek (47)
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Ryan Festa (87) 2nd - Shelby Horak (80) 3rd - Zoe Talasek (47)
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Dannikka Bartek (47) 2nd - Emma Hoelscher (24) 3rd - Emma Regan (47)
Photography
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Brooke Newsom (48) 2nd - Ryan Davidson (87) 3rd - Bryson Correll (87)
Left to right, Tyson Bilbrey (47), Hailey Girod (29), Chase Alexander (47), Kaitlyn Whatley (29).
Left to right, Jackson Erskine (47), Dannikka Bartek (47), Chase Alexander (47), Brady Alexander (47).
Hobby Kits
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Jackson Erskine (47) 2nd - Bailee Beckendorf (182) 3rd - Karsen Tierce (87)
Handicraft
Left to right, Bailee Beckendorf (182), Trent Wuensche (48), Michael Hoelscher (24), Brandon Hoelscher (47).
Foods
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Brandon Hoelscher (47) 2nd - Cole Campbell (24) 3rd - Justin Kraatz (47)
Saturday, July 12, 2014 - SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Constructed Items
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Bailee Beckendorf (182) 2nd - Makayla Newsom (48) 3rd - Abigail Hoelscher (24)
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Handicraft
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Left to right, Tyson Bilbrey (47), Brooke Newsom (48), Colton Regan (47), Christian Moore (29).
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Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Bailee Beckendorf (182) 2nd - Sterling Marshall (20) 3rd - Abigail Hoelscher (24)
Pictorial Arts
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Trevor Wuensche (48) 2nd - James Teague (20) 3rd - Brooke Newsom (48)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Alexis Festa (87) 2nd - Kacie Vanecek (48) 3rd - Christian Moore (29)
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Sterling Marshall (20) 2nd - Tyson Bilbrey (47) 3rd - Brennen Graham (87)
Science and Education
Ages 9 to 11 1st - James Teague (20) 2nd - Keiley Tierce (87) 3rd - Emma Hoelscher (24)
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Hunter Bartek (47) 2nd - Kayla Wuensche (48) 3rd - Michael Hoelscher (24)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Brandon Hoelscher (47) 2nd - Justin Kraatz (47) 3rd - Brienna Correll (87)
Sewing
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Brooke Newsom (48) 2nd - Trent Wuensche (48) 3rd - James Teague (20)
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Katelyn Erskine (47) 2nd - Chase Alexander (47) 3rd - Cade Campbell (24)
1st - Lodge 47, Seaton
Poster
1st - Lodge 47, Seaton
Scrapbook
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Bailee Beckendorf (182) 2nd - Abigail Hoelscher (24) 3rd - Seth Martinez (47)
Individual Talent
Left to right, Cody Voigt (29), Emily Filla (29), Katelyn Erskine (47), Brady Alexander (47).
Ages 9 to 11 1st - Emma Hoelscher (24)
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Katelyn Erskine (47) 2nd - Nash Campbell (24) 3rd - Michael Hoelscher (24)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Julia Zavodny (47) 2nd - Brandon Hoelscher (47) 1st - Lodge 47, Seaton 2nd - Lodge 24, Cyclone 3rd - Lodge 47, Seaton
Junior Group Talent
1st - Lodge 47, Seaton
Senior Group Talent
District King Jacob Horak (80) District Duke Cody Voigt (29) District Queen Kacie Vanecek (48) District Duchess Makayla Newsom (48)
Royalty
First Runner-Up King Brady Alexander (47) First Runner-Up Duke Seth Martinez (47)
First Runner-Up Queen Alexis Festa (87) First Runner-Up Duchess Emma Hoelscher (24)
Left to right, Bailee Beckendorf (182), Brooke Newsom (48), Ryan Festa (87), Brady Alexander (47).
Left to right, Bailee Beckendorf (182), Trevor Wuensche (48), Shelby Horak (80), Alexis Festa (87).
Science and Education
Ages Completed Kindergarten to 8 1st - Colten Voigt (29)
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Brady Alexander (47)
Photography
Ages 12 to 14 1st - Shelby Horak (80) 2nd - Zoe Talasek (47) 3rd - Colton Regan (47)
Saturday, July 12, 2014 - SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Needlework
Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Brady Alexander (47) 2nd - Jacob Horak (80) 3rd - Alexis Festa (87)
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Pictorial Arts
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Left to right, Sterling Marshall (20), James Teague (20), Hunter Bartek (47), Brandon Hoelscher (47).
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Individual Talent
Sewing
Saturday, July 12, 2014 - SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor
Left to right, Colten Voigt (29), Brooke Newsom (48), Katelyn Erskine (47), Brady Alexander (47).
Left to right, Bailee Beckendorf (182), Emma Hoelscher (24), Katelyn Erskine (47), Julia Zavodny (47).
Junior Group Talent
Senior Group Talent
LODGE 47, SEATON. Left to right, Kyndall Carroll, Dannikka Bartek, Jordan Krcha, Bailey Krcha, Emma Regan.
Poster
Scrapbook
LODGE 47, SEATON. Justin Kraatz, left, and Hunter Bartek.
SPJST 47, Seaton Youth Club
DISTRICT TWO TOP MERIT POINT WINNERS.
Congratulations to Top Junior Brandon Girod of Lodge 29, Taylor and Top Teen Brady Alexander of Lodge 47, Seaton.
SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club
YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS. Congratulations to Collin Vanecek of Lodge 48, Beyersville and JB Anderson of Lodge 18, Elgin. Lodge 18 Youth Leader Joyce Bowen accepts JB’s award. JB is currently in the US Army’s basic training.
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014
District Two Youth Achievement Day Scenes
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LEFT PHOTO: Norma Cavanaugh (20), left, visits with Sybil Vanecek (48). CENTER PHOTO: Thanks, District Two Youth Leaders and Assistants! Pictured are, front, left to right, YL Joyce Kraatz (47), AYL Michelle Newsom (48), YL Emilie Tischler (20), AYL Connie Voigt (29), AYL Sharla Pechal (47), AYL Amber Bartek (47), DYC Patsy Koslovsky (47), ADYC/YL
Cristy Girod (29), YL Connie Horak (80), AYL Christine Festa (87), YL Jennifer Davidson (87), and YL Donna Vanecek (48). Back: AYL Kim Campbell (24), AYL Janet Filla (48), YL Brenda Maddux (24), YL Joyce Bowen (18), and YL Becky Beckendorf (182). RIGHT PHOTO: Fraternal Field Manager Hiram Dixon visits with youth Ryan Davidson (87).
LEFT PHOTO: Queen contestant Kayla Wuensche gets ready for the contest with help from her aunt Paula Kennedy, both of Lodge 48, Beyersville. PHOTO 2: Youth contestants register craft entries. PHOTO 3: Proud brother Chris Zavodny with 2013 State Queen and 2013 District
Two Queen Julia Zavodny, both of Lodge 47, Seaton. RIGHT PHOTO: The Minions have entered the building! Michael Hoelscher of Lodge 24, Cyclone entertains the crowd after his individual talent performance.
LEFT PHOTO: 2012 SPJST State King Jerry Pechal with his mother Tammy, who sang the National Anthem during opening ceremonies. They are both from Lodge 47, Seaton. CENTER PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, Gabby Boriack and Lisa, Alice, and Bobby Hoelscher. The
Hoelschers are members of Lodge 24, Cyclone. RIGHT PHOTO: Visiting during one of the afternoon breaks are, left to right, Kyndall Carroll and Joyce Kraatz, both of Lodge 47, Seaton, and Linda Wuensche of Lodge 48, Beyersville.
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District Two Youth Achievement Day Scenes
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LEFT PHOTO: 1987 State King Michael Morris of Lodge 47, Seaton gives last minute pointers to District Two Royalty contestants. ABOVE: District Two Beseda Dancers. RIGHT PHOTO: Proud grandmother Connie Voigt with her grandson Cody who was named the 2014 District Two Duke. They are both from Lodge 29, Taylor.
Thanks to District Two Beseda Dancers! LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Beseda Dancers. Front, left to right, Kylee Halbrook, Colten Voigt, Kara Kaderka, and Hailey Girod. Back: Kelsey Moore, Aaron Kaderka, Kaitlyn Whatley, and Brandon Girod. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Beseda Dancers. Front, left to right, Makayla Newsom and Trevor Wuensche. Back: Kacie Vanecek, Brooke Newsom,
Trent Wuensche, and Kayla Wuensche. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Beseda Dancers. Front, left to right, Kasen Carroll, Emma Regan, and Kimora Davis. Row 2: Kyndall Carroll, Chase Alexander, and Dannikka Bartek. Row 3: Hunter Bartek, Brandon Hoelscher, Brady Alexander, and Justin Kraatz. Back: Katelyn Erskine, Julia Zavodny, and Zoe Talasek.
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 87, Temple Youth Beseda Dancers. Left to right, Garrett, Alexis, and Ryan Festa. CENTER PHOTO: Assistant DYC Amber Bartek (47), DYC Patsy Koslovsky (47), and ADYC Cristy Girod
(29). RIGHT PHOTO: District Four visitors! Left to right are ADYC Laura Pospichal (49), DYC Pam Lehmann (215), and Beverly and James Teplicek (49).
LEFT PHOTO: 2013 State Queen/District Two Queen Julia Zavodny (47) is escorted by her parents Elden and Becky Zavodny (47). CENTER PHOTO: 2013 District Two King Collin Vanecek (48) is escorted by his
parents Tim and Donna Vanecek (48). Also pictured is his duke Trevor Wuensche (48). RIGHT PHOTO: King candidate Brady Alexander (47) with his mother Debbie (47) before the royalty competition.
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Podpora Wednesday, July 30, 2014
BENEVOLENCE
ROČNÍK 102 CISLO 31
Czech deacons visit Texas
The Galveston County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas (CHST) will honor three visiting deacons from the seminary in Olomouc, Czech Republic, on Saturday, August 2, 2014, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Queen of Peace Catholic Church Life Center, located at 626 Laurel Street in La Marque. This event includes a covered dish luncheon, door prizes, a silent auction, 50/50 drawing, and entertainment by the Texas Czech Legacy Band. For the past 16 years, Reverend Stephen Nesrsta, the former pastor of St. John’s Parish in Fayetteville, Texas, has sponsored a program to bring three future priests to Texas to encounter the Church in the United States; experience life in ordinary Catholic parishes; and broaden their knowledge of English. After the deacons’ month in Texas, they will return to the Czech Republic to work in youth ministries and other Church initiatives before becoming ordained priests in 2015. Attendees should bring a covered dish or dessert and a non-perishable item for the La Marque Aid and Guidance food pantry. Although there are no admission fees for this event, donations will be accepted and appreciated. To RSVP and obtain more detail information, please contact Larry Krc (409) 935-5700 or email larrykrc@att.net. Submitted by, Rudolph Rusnak, President Galveston County Chapter CHS Lodge 139, Danbury —SPJST—
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Slovanská Podporující Jednota Státu Texas
Uředni orgán SPJST ★ Založené roku 1897
CEFT zdařile ukončila přípravy na oslavy 60. výročí založení nadace Jan Vaculík
Pravidelná čtvrtletní schůze České vzdělávací nadace státu Texasu proběhla dne 19. červen ce 2014 v areálu Texaské university v Austině, Tx. v Garrisonově budově za poměrně hojné účasti. Předseda Sboru ředitelů Clinton Machánn zahájil schůzi, přivítal přítomné a hosty a přistoupil k projednávání hlavního bodu pořadu. Tajemník nadace Paul Hlavinka přečetl zápis z minulé schůze a zápis
byl s malými opravami přijat tak, jak byl čten. Předseda Sboru ředitelů Clinton Machánn poznamenal, že naše nadace je již 60 let v činnosti pro dobro krajanské veřejnosti. Oslava se bude konat dne 19. října 2014 a součástí oslavy bude i schůze nadace od deváté hodiny ráno a předběžně oslava skončí někdy odpoledne. Ve své zprávě o činnosti poznamenal, že Antonín Žita odejel předčasně z universitního studia pro rodinné a osobní příčiny. Další studentkou bude Markéta Drtušová. Finanční zapezpečení by mělo být k 1. lednu 2015 ve výši 420 tisíc dolarů. Universita najala agenturu, která by měla požádat o příspěvky na stipendium všechny bývalé studenty na universitě s moravskými a českými jmény, případně využít další kontakty s krajany, kteří mohou přispět značnou
Czech Republic Deacons Visit SPJST Home Office
Deacons from the Czech Republic visited SPJST Home Office in Temple on July 18, 2014. They were accompanied by Reverend Stephen Nesrsta, who sponsors a program to bring three future priests to Texas to encounter the Church in the United States; experience life in ordinary Catholic parishes; and broaden their knowledge of English. After the deacons’ month in Texas, they will return to the Czech Republic to work in youth ministries and other Church initiatives before becoming ordained priests in 2015. Pictured are, left to right, SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, Zdeněk Mlčoch, Martin Rumíšek, Jaroslav Rašovský, and Reverend Stephen Nesrsta.
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částkou na toto stipendium. Pak přednesl finanční zprávu náš finanční tajemník Tony Pustějovský. Máme nyní v bance dostatek peněz na krytí běžných malých výdajů, avšak potřebujeme větší částky na doplnění fondů všech tří stipendií. Někteří lidé se mylně domnívají, že nadace anebo finanční tajemník je majitelem milionů dolarů, které jsme věnovali na jednotlivá stipendia. Je nutno zdůraznit, že v okamžiku, kdy jsme předali prostředky do vlastnictví university, nadace nemá vliv na osud peněz. jen máme výbory pro jednotlivé university, které se snaží usměrnit postup university v náš prospěch, ale na utrácení peněz nemáme žádný vliv, jak bylo patrno při posledních akcích Severo texaské university Poukázal na dopis deana Scotta, ve kterém děkuje nadaci za připomínky k práci university a za velmi úspěšnou spolupráci v dosavadní činnosti. Jako vždy je Tony Pustějovský připraven přijat jakoukoliv částku ve prospěch nadace, i když dává přednost větším částkám, ocení každou možnou částku, proto vyplňte šeky na CEFT a pošlete na adresu: Anton Pustějovský, P. O.. Box 4136, Sargent, TX. 77409-4136. Česká vzdělávací nadace státu Texasu je státem uznaná nevýdělečná organisace a veškeré finanční příspěvky adresované na nadaci jsou považovány za úlevu na daních. V případě, že šek nebude poslán na naši adresu, pak není možno uznat takový přspěvek za právoplatnou úlevu na daních. Důležitým bodem našeho programu bylo projednání pamětní knihy k 100. výročí vyučování češtiny na universitě.. Kniha je již v podobě několika kapitol připravena, všechny písemné příspěvky mají být v redakci do 1. srpna 2014. Oslava je plánována na 11. dubna 2015 v Austině, Tx.. Bližší oslavou je 60. výročí založení naší nadace a tato oslava se bude odbývat v Templu, Tx. v budově Slovanské podporující jednoty státu
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Texasu dne 19. října 2014 od deváté hodiny ráno. V ranních hodinách bude schůze nadace, abychom nemuseli mít ještě jednou schůzi jindy v měsíci říjnu.. Mark Hopkins promluvil o přípravách oslav i pamětní knihy a pilně pracuje, aby se vše zdařilo. Celá naše nadace musí napnout síly, abychom úspěšně oslavili jak založení naší nadace, tak i výročí začátku vyčování češtiny na Texaské universitě v Austinu, Tx. Podobné vzpomínky a oslavy jsou projevem úcty vůči práci našich předků a ukazují veřejnosti, že si vážíme obtížné práce průkopníků češtiny v Texasu. Naše nndace potřebuje pomocnou ruku při získávání nových členů a finančních přispěvovatelů, všechna tři stipendia jsou založena a pracují bez naší pomoci, přesto potřebujeme rozšířit informace o naší činnosti a rozšířit členskou základnu po státě Texasu a po Americe, zvláště rádi bychom viděli některé mladé lidi v našich řadách. Po více než 40 letech práce mnozí z našich starších členů potřebují pomoc a podporu v další práci. Dnešní představenstvo by nerado udržovalo činnost a výsledky naší práce mimo pozornost naší veřejnosti, ve všech třech případech jde o jedinečný úspěch, který nemá v dějinách vzdělávání v Texasu a v Americe obdoby. Nadace chce podporovat český jazyk, kulturu ve všech podobách, včetně hudby, která je nedílnou součástí života našich krajanů po celém světě. —SPJST—
Penelope Parish Hall polka mass set for August 24
Penelope Parish Hall will hold a polka mass on Sunday, August 24, 2014. Polka mass is at 11 a.m. Dinner will be served at 12 noon. Dance follows from 1 to 5 p.m. with music by Czech and Then Some. Door prizes given. For details and dinner/dance cost, call Dorothy (254) 533-2309. Dorothy Machac Lodge 6, Cottonwood —SPJST—
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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 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.
September 16 - November 11 Tuesday Evenings Conversational Czech Classes (Advanced)—at Blinn College in Schulenburg and Sealy, Texas via interactive video conference: 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. Instructor is Thadious Polasek of SPJST Lodge 67, Schulenburg. Preregistration is required; call (979) 7435237.
September 17 - November 12 Wednesday Evenings Conversational Czech Classes (Intermediate)—at Blinn College in Schulenburg and Sealy, Texas via interactive video conference: class will include discussion on how the names of Texas Czech communities reflect Czech history. Instructor is Thadious Polasek of SPJST Lodge 67, Schulenburg. Pre-registration is required; call (979) 743-5237.
September 18 - November 13 Thursday Evenings Conversational Czech Classes (Beginning)—at Blinn College in Schulenburg and Sealy, Texas via interactive video conference: starts with the alphabet and progress through the Czech grammar with a focus on vocabulary development. Instructor is Thadious Polasek of SPJST Lodge 67, Schulenburg. Pre-registration is required; call (979) 743-5237.
September 12 13th Annual San Antonio Czech Gala—at St. Luke’s Catholic Church Parish Hall, San Antonio, Texas from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.: prize drawing; silent auction. Czech food; Chris Rybak. Ticket cost - $30/person or $60/couple. Event benefits the statewide TCHCC, La Grange. Watch for ad in an upcoming Vestnik. For information, call (210) 410-8840. Submitted by Alice Vida.
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.
October 26 Bexar County CHS Festival—at San Antonio KC Hall, 5721 Rigsby. Admission is free. Festival opens at 11:30 a.m.: Czech food and kolaches; silent auction; cultural display; 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.-Chris Rybak; genealogy resources. Call for information (210) 649-2702. Submitted by Alice Vida.
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. December 6 TCHCC Christmas Open House—at the Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas: museum activities, gift shop, vintage decorated Czech village tours. For information, call (888) 785-4500; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org.
December 6 TCHCC Gala—at the Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas: museum activities, gift shop, vintage decorated Czech village tours. For information, call (888) 785-4500; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org. —SPJST—
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Submitted by Ivo Marek Ivo and his parents live in Choceň, Czech Republic. Ivo is an engineer by profession and an accomplished weaver and textile artist. In addition, his hobbies are gardening, cooking, and fine-tuning his English.
Early History In the late 18th century, the Habsburg Monarchy erected the fortress along the Ohře River, near its confluence with the Elbe River at Litoměřice. It was named Theresienstadt after Empress Maria Theresa. Construction started in 1780 and lasted 10 years. The fortress consisted of a citadel, the “Small Fortress” (kleine Festung), to the east of the Ohře, and a walled town, the “Main Fortress” (große Festung), to the west. The total area of the fortress was 3.89 km².In peacetime it held 5,655 soldiers, and in wartime around 11,000 soldiers could be placed here. Trenches and low-lying areas around the fortress could be flooded for defensive purposes. Fortress Josefov in eastern Bohemia was built at the same time and had a similar purpose. The fortress was never under direct siege. During the Austro-Prussian War, on July 28, 1866, part of the garrison attacked and destroyed an important railway bridge near Neratovice (rail line Turnov – Kralupy nad Vltavou) that was shortly before repaired by the Prussians. This attack occurred two days after Austria and Prussia had agreed to make peace, but the Terezin garrison was ignorant of the news. During the second half of the 19th century, the fortress was also used as a prison. During World War I, the fortress was used as a political prison camp. Many thousand supporters of Russia (Russophiles from Galicia and Bukovina) were placed by AustroHungarian authorities in the fortress. Gavrilo Princip, who assassinated Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria and his wife, died there of tuberculosis in 1918. With the collapse of the AustroHungarian Empire in 1918, the town became part of the newly formed state of Czechoslovakia. It was located in an area with a high proportion of ethnic German population, known as the Sudetenland. Nazi Germany used this populations of ethnic Germans as a rationale for expansion of the borders of the Fatherland. In 1938 it annexed the Sudetenland. It then followed in 1939
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by occupying the rest of Bohemia and Moravia part of Czechoslovakia.
Terezín During World War II By 1940, Germany assigned the Gestapo to adapt Terezín, better known by the German name Theresienstadt, as a ghetto and concentration camp. Considerable work was done in the next two years to adapt the complex for the dense overcrowding the inmates were subjected to. It held primarily Jews from Czechoslovakia, as well as tens of thousands of Jews deported chiefly from Germany and Austria, as well as hundreds from the Netherlands and Denmark. More than 150,000 Jews were sent there, including 15,000 children. Although it was not an extermination camp, about 33,000 died in the ghetto. This was mostly due to the ap-
The City of Frenstat pod Radhostem in Moravia, Czech Republic, bestowed the title “Honorary Citizen of Frenstat” on Darwin L. Machu in a fitting ceremony on June 14, 2014, at the Frenstat Town Hall, witnessed by his wife, Nancy; their daughter-in-law and her husband, Dawn and Michael Pehl; their grandson Colton Machu; Bailey Pehl; and a host of second and third cousins and friends from Central Moravia. According to Ludmila
palling conditions arising out of extreme population density, malnutrition disease. and About 88,000 inhabitants were deported to Auschwitz and other extermination camps. As late as the end of 1944, the Germans were deporting Jews to the death camps. At the end of the war, there were 17,247 survivors of Theresienstadt (including some who had survived the death camps). Part of the fortification (Small Fortress) served as the largest Gestapo prison in the Protectorate of Bohemia
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and Moravia. It was on the other side of the river from the ghetto and operated separately. Around 90,000 people went through it, and 2,600 died there. The complex was taken over for operation by the International Red Cross on May 2, 1945, with the Commandant and SS forces fleeing within
Frenstat pod Radhostem Honorary Citizenship Granted to SPJST Lodge 20, Granger Member Pavlova, Head of the Department of Home Affairs and Education, “The granting of honorary citizenship is the highest form of recognition that the city can use to thank celebrities for their contributions to the City of Frenstat. Mr. Machu is being honored for his contribution in the field of cultural and historical values associated with emigration from Frenstat pod Radhostem to Texas, USA.” Mr. Machu was nominated for this
award by Mr. Jiri Unruh, who submitted his name to the Municipal Council of the Town of Frenstat pod Radhostem. He introduced Mr. Machu to those attending the ceremony, stating that Mr. Machu had kept close ties with the land of his predecessors in Moravia, making many contributions to the town of Frenstat and to the people who live there. In presenting the Document of Honorary Citizenship Award, Frenstat
TOP LEFT PHOTO: Darwin is pictured with Mayor Zdenka Lescisinova. TOP CENTER PHOTO: Darwin, left, with Jiri Unruh. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: The Machu family. Pictured are daughter-in-law Dawn Machu Pehl, her husband Michael Pehl, Michael’s daughter Bailey Pehl, and the Machu’s grandson Colton Machu.
LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are the interpreter, Vice Mayor Pavel Micka, and Mayor Zdenka Lescisinova.
RIGHT PHOTO: Darwin is honored by the Mayor.
the next two days. Some were later captured. The camp and prison were liberated on May 9, 1945, by the Soviet Army. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terez%C 3%ADn —SPJST—
Mayor, Mgr. Zdenka Lescisinova, stated the following words about this honor, and why it was being given. “The Honorary Citizenship Award is very meaningful because this honor had not been given to anyone since the year 1989. “Events such as famine, poverty, and hunger were the main causes of the mass emigration of weavers and laborers to Texas in the United States in the second half of the 19th century.
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Think of this: during the years from 1856 to 1900, more than 1,000 citizens of Frenstat immigrated to Texas. This is the most people to leave from one village in all of Bohemia and Moravia. Because of this, the people of Frenstat have a close relationship with the Czech emigrants and their families in Texas. Today, because of your endeavors, Mr. Machu, visitors to our town and our citizens can recall the hardships of the emigrants during the second half of the 19th century. “Please allow me to relate to you that Darwin Lee Machu organized, collected, and transported from the United States of America to the Czech Republic artifacts and documents from the Czech emigrants’ families for exhibits in the Frenstat Muzeum. He has helped in the past and still helps his countrymen in Texas in their search for their roots in Frenstat and in Moravia. He is active in several Czech organizations where he continues to promote the town of Frenstat and the surrounding villages to the descendants of the Czech emigrants. He promotes and translates countless documents, letters, and ship records of emigrants, as well as the present. “Through his endeavors, he manages to preserve cultural, historical, and other valuable connections of the emigrants and their families to the people of Frenstat and the surrounding areas. With all his outstanding accomplishments, we agree that he deserves the honor that the City of Frenstat pod Radhostelm has given him. “Past history shows that our city has proclaimed the honor of Honorary Citizen on many famous persons. I would like to name some of the persons in the past who have received this honor. There were Josef Kalus, Aloise Fialka, John Knebl, and also Karl Buzka. All those named have deserved the honor because of their contributions beyond the borders and here at home. You, Mr. Machu, because of your contribution to the town of Frenstat pod Radhostem and to the museum’s section dedicated to the emigration to Texas, we think that you deserve to join these persons of stature. “In closing, let me announce to you that on June 5, 2014, the officers of this city voted that Darwin Lee Machu should be awarded the distinction of Honorary Citizen of Frenstat pod Radhostem for his contributions to the continued relations between our city and to the emigrants from our country to the state of Texas, and also serving
as a liaison between the Czech Republic and the United States of America. “Mr. Machu, accept my sincere appreciation of your past and present service as liaison. I wish you the best of health and continued strength in future endeavors.” According to Ivan Pavlek, reporter for the Novy Jicin daily newspaper, Denik, “the new honorary citizen of Frenstat then stood up and, in fluent Czech, humbly thanked the Mayor, the Council, and his friends and family from Frenstat.” “Mr. Machu talked about locating his Knezek family from Frenstat in 2001, his first meeting with Vlasta Knezek Golasova and her husband, Radek, in 2003, when he was declared Pasovany na Valacha, various other visits to Frenstat and everything that had transpired since he met his cousins for the first time. He mentioned bringing his daughter and her family to Frenstat in 2007 as well as visiting in 2008 with the Taylor Czech Chorus who had been invited, through the efforts of Radek Golas, to sing at several festivals in the Czech Republic. Many of those visitors had not been to the Czech Republic before, and they were extremely impressed with the friendliness of the citizens of Frenstat and the beauty of the town. “After introducing his family from Texas to those attending, he stated that he loved Frenstat and the people who live there more than they would ever know and he thanked everyone for this wonderful recognition. He said he was much honored to receive this prestigious award, and he felt that he did not deserve it. “After the ceremony, the American guests and the officers who were representing the City of Frenstat pod Radhostem, all departed to the museum for refreshments and to view the artifacts which had been shipped to Frenstat from Texas. “Jiri Unruh, who has been selected as Frenstat pod Radhostem Liaison with the Czechs in the USA, did not hide his excitement when he spoke to the Novo Jicinsky Denik: ‘I am very happy that Darwin Lee Machu was honored as an Honorary Citizen of Frenstat. I regard him as if he were one of us. It feels so great that we can thank him in this special way for what he has done for our museum, and that he comes here often and promotes our traditions and culture in Texas.’” —SPJST—
Parov Stelar Band highlights 15th year of unique music fest
From www.PraguePost.com Rock For Churchill When: August 29 and 30, 2014 Where: Vroutek, areál Myslivna rfch.cz
This popular Czech music festival Rock for Churchill is unique not only in its musical lineup, but in the way it was established. Some may think it is related to democracy or the Iron Curtain, as Winston Churchill coined the term in a speech. Actually is related to the history of an old church. In 2000, the festival was created to restore the baroque Church of St. James the Greater in the Vroutek. The name Churchill is a pun on “church.” The small town of Vroutek is very proud of their church as it was designated as a cultural monument in 1958. It was built in the 13th century and rebuilt many times throughout its history. The city’s website states that, “We will do everything in our power to ensure that this legacy is conserved for future generations.” And although the church
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has been restored, the tradition of the music festival continues today. The lineup usually has about eight international headliners and about 15 Czech performers. This year the two big headliners are The Parov Stelar Band from Austria and The Subways from the UK. The DJ stage will headline performers such as Drumsound & Bassline Smith, Aphrodite, Krafty Kuts, and Aquashy, all from the UK. Audience members can expect genres including rock, reggae, pop, ska, and dance. Parov Stelar is even credited with reinventing the genre of “electro swing.” This genre, as the name implies, combines electronic music with upbeat jazz and swing music. Vroutek is located 88 kilometers from Prague. The town has less then 2,000 inhabitants and so the population will more than double for the last weekend in August. The festival expects some 5,000 people to attend, according to their website. The beer is cheap and camping on site is free, which is a nice treat that festival goers will appreciate. Read more: http://www.praguepost.com/night-day/40325-festivalrock-for-churchill-at-vroutek#ixzz38V 8WVFMa. Follow us: @praguepost on Twitter; praguepost on Facebook. —SPJST—
Texas Czech Genealogical Society Website: txczgs.org
Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs.”
For membership: Merlene Bravenec (254) 778-7285
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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) Please Note: Lodge 6, Cottonwood will hold its next meeting on Friday, August 1. Social at 6:30; meeting follows at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, August 1—Social night, 6:30 p.m.; SPJST Lodge 6 meeting, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 2—Long-Smith wedding shower Sunday, August 3—Peterson reunion Sunday, August 10—Hegar reunion Friday, August 15—Social night Friday, August 29—SPJST Lodge No. 6 Potato Peel Party for Westfest Monday, September 1—SPJST Lodge No. 6 clean up party for Westfest
Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Directions: From Interstate 35, take the West exit and stop at the blinking light. Go east at the blinking light and stay on Oak Street through downtown West. Take Farm Road 2114 East for 3 miles. Turn right on Czech Hall Road. The lodge hall is on the right about 1/2 mile down the road. Hall Rental Information: (254) 826-5882; Hall Phone: (254) 826-0005. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month, 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) 8843211. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the hall. Please join us! LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 36, Buckholts. Directions: Hall is located on Highway 36, east of Buck-
holts. Hall Rental Information: (254) 593-2222. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded.
LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Highway 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles; turn left on CR 225. Go one mile, veering to the right. Lodge building is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (979) 272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Sunday, August 10—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, polka/waltz/mix music, 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person. Kitchen will be open Saturday, August 23—Pure Country Band, country western/mix music, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $8/person
Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information/Country/Western Band Bookings: David Meyer (512) 217-0162; Polka Band Bookings: Artie Monson (512) 281-3711; Hall phone: (512) 285-3100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall. Call Youth Leader Joyce Bowen for information (512) 856-2481.
LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Rita Marburger (512) 859-2584. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg. Directions: Located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia. From Highway 77 between Hallettsville and Schulenburg, take FM 532 West four miles to Moravia. Turn right on FM 957 North. Go one mile; hall is on the right. Lodge Meetings: Tuesday after the second Sunday in March, June, and September, 7:30 p.m.; and the first Sunday of December, 3 p.m.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) 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, August 2—Tekell benefit Sunday, August 3—Rental Saturday, August 9—Rental Thursday, August 14—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, August 16—Rental Friday, August 22—Dining room rental Saturday, August 23—Rental Saturday, August 30—Rental
Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay on Hwy 287 East until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and go under the overpass at Interstate 45. Go approx. 3/4 mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (972) 875-8381; Hall Phone: (972) 8758381. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First
Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard.
LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) Friday, August 1—Live dance music by Glen Collins 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday, August 3—Taylor SPJST Youth Club will hold a membership drive at Taylor Murphy Park Swimming Pool. Guests arrive at 1:30 p.m. with a parent. If you have any questions, please contact Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 468-1347. Wednesday, August 6—Live music by the Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m. at Taylor SPJST Hall. Free admission. Friday, August 8—Live dance music by Sterling Country 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6p.m. Wednesday, August 13—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor members will hold their monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m.; covered dish meal will be served following the meeting. Friday, August 15—Live dance music by Night Skies featuring A.P. Patschke and Jess DeMaine 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parent of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 20—Live music by the Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m. at Taylor SPJST Hall. Admission is free. Friday, August 22—Live dance music by Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, August 29—Live dance music by The Lucky Dogs, 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) 468-1347. 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) Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH-35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy. 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy. 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end - turn right; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka (254) 7493326; Hall Phone: (254) 863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agent: James (Dude) Mann (254) 7150275.
LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: (512) 237-9099/day; (830) 8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR; go 2 miles to Mumford Road and turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. The lodge hall is at the bend of the road (white building). Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge.
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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
LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy. 53, Temple. Directions: Seaton Star Hall is five miles east of Temple on Highway 53 (Adams Avenue). Star Hall is a nonsmoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Danny Stepan (254) 760-7819; Hall Phone: (254) 985-2548. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) 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)
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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 IH20 East, take the IH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH-45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street; take a right on Floyd Street. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: (469) 9517396. Hall Phone: (214) 823-0072. Band Bookings: Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall
LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north onto 50th Street; go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Lucas Davidson (254) 405-5168. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Saturday, 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 Friday, August 29—Good, Bad, and ugly, country western. $15/person Saturday, August 30—No dance
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) 8707114.
LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From Interstate 35 West in Fort Worth, take Interstate 30 West to the Henderson exit. Take Henderson North, and it becomes Jacksboro Highway (Tx199). Stay on this road north until Roberts Cutoff which is a right off of Jacksboro Highway. The lodge also known as National Hall is on the right about 3/4 block down the road. (A Great Western Inn Motel is on the corner.) Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone (817) 624-1361. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Family Nights - first and third Tuesdays. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month. Randy and the 92nd Road House Band plays every first Sunday. 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) 8262670/email mvrla@sbcglobal.net; or Sales Agent John Vrla (214) 906-3385/email jvrla@cebridge.net.
each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony.
LODGE 135, ENNIS (3) Lodge Hall: 2622 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy. 287 East exit. Stay Hwy. 287 on until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and under the overpass at IH-45. Then go approximately 1 3/4 miles on Hwy. 34. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Larry Valek (214) 794-7674. Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 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 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 139, DANBURY (5) Please Note: Lodge meetings are now held on the second Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. at The Smith Group Building, 1718 Main Street, Danbury, Texas. For information, call (979) 922-1279; or (979) 922-1553.
Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 11 a.m. at The Smith Group Building, 1718 Main Street, Danbury. For information, call (979) 922-1279; or (979) 922-1553.
LODGE 141, SEALY (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy, Texas.
LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted; meal served at 1 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Annex Building, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Note: May, July, and August meetings will be held on the third Sunday - same time, same location. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Annex Building, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). For information, contact Lodge 142, Houston President Keith Kieschnick (713) 203-8712; or Secretary Alice Jochen (979) 743-3613.
LODGE 148, EL MATON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month following the adult lodge meeting at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton.
LODGE 151, WHARTON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Wharton Depot Museum, 100 South Sunset Street in Wharton. LODGE 153, LA SALLE (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Mary Jane Sralla (361) 782-3374 for meeting location.
LODGE 154, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 6500 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH-20 West exit. Stay on IH-20 West until you come to 820; stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro Highway and Azle Street exit. Take Azle Street exit; go to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light. Go to the second traffic light, then turn right onto Boat Club Road. Go approx. 2 1/2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (817) 237-5181. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of March, June, September, and December. Call Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting time/location.
LODGE 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
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 177, ACADEMY (2) Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River. Directions: Hall is on the south side of Academy, just off Hwy 95, on the right. Hall Rental Information: (254) 9824530. Hall Phone: (254) 982-4434. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall; Trustees meet at 4:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; kitchen is open. LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at Carmine Lions Club Building, 201 Centennial Street, Carmine.
LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Hall: 1150 South Burleson Boulevard, Burleson. Directions: IH-35 West, one-quarter mile south of Hidden Creek Parkway exit in Burleson. Hall Rental Information: (817) 558-2400; (817) 295-3483; (817) 371-0255; (972) 268-0022; Hall Phone: (817) 295-9665. Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 181, CONROE (5) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month, 6 p.m. at Central Library in Conroe. For more information, contact Barbara Williams-Rash (936) 2957778/email b.d.willrash@att.net; or Jim Dinaso (281) 836-3649/email jimdinaso@gmail.com. Youth Club Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Conroe Public Library LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY (2) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at The Chicken Place.
LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North and stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Take a right on Mayfield; go down and take a left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (817) 465-8538; (214) 8769029. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506.
LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Hall: FM 532 West, Moulton. Directions: From Texas 95 in Moulton, take FM 532 West four miles. Lodge hall is located on the right. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Theresa Haag (830) 625-8262 for meeting date/time/location.
LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy. 36, Caldwell. Directions: Lodge building is just off Hwy. 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: (979) 567-4264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at
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LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Hall Rental Information: (512) 255-1554; (512) 7714948. 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) 3739482. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 2 p.m. at the hall. Potluck meal served; lodge provides the meat.
LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall/Bruceville-Eddy Senior Center.
LODGE 201, BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 3948 FM 2502, Bleiblerville. Directions: Hall is across the street from the post office in Bleiblerville. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE (3) Lodge Meetings: For meeting date/time/location, call Norman Kneschk (254) 386-3222; or email normk_82@hughes.net. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Sandra Pierce (254) 485-5801 for meeting date, time, and location.
LODGE 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Mary Hatter (940) 322-8503; or any sales agent for meeting location.
LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: Every third Sunday of January, March, May, July, and September at 6 p.m. Contact Secretary Pam Lehmann (806) 561-5105 for location. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month at 5 p.m. Contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams (806) 990-3351 for location. LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. Call Secretary Edna Rivas (915) 7272048 for meeting location.
LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Call for meeting location Secretary Tammy Copeland (325) 320-4089. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Deborah Stevens (325) 660-1421 for meeting date/time/location.
LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Lodge Meetings: First Monday of each month at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple. Meal at 6 p.m. followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact President James L. Lee, III (254) 289-6816. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Trish Konkler for meeting date/time/location (254) 780-9012.
LODGE 258, SEGUIN (7) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, 4 p.m. at Alumni Student Center, conference rooms A and B, Texas Lutheran Campus, Seguin. —SPJST—
SPJST State Youth Achievement Day Saturday, August 2, 2014 Frank W. Mayborn Center
3303 North Third Street • Temple, Texas 76501
State YAD Schedule of Events
8:30 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9:00 to 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.
10:40 a.m.
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
(Please note that all times after registration at 10 a.m. are approximate.)
Snack Bar Open
Youth Leaders/ State YAD Workers Meeting Craft Room
Craft, Special Category, Talent, Royalty, Beseda, Scrapbook, Poster Registration
Royalty Rehearsal All royalty contestants and the 2013-2014 State Royalty are to meet at the stage for a brief rehearsal. Craft, Special Category, Talent, Royalty, Beseda, Scrapbook, Poster Registration Ends No late entries will be accepted.
11 a.m.
2:30 p.m.
Special Category Competition Begins Dining Room Beseda Group Photos All beseda dancers are to meet in costume at the stage for photos. If you are participating in Special Category, please dress before the competition.
Catered Lunch Available Choice of 2: Beef Fajita Soft Taco, Chicken Fajita Soft Taco, Ground Beef Soft Taco with rice, beans, taco fixings, and tea - $5
Opening Ceremonies
Beseda Exhibition
Talent Competition Break
Craft and Special Category Viewing Craft Room
Silent Auction of Candy (Food Entries) All proceeds will go to SPJST Scholarship Fund and SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC).
3 p.m.
Silent Auction Winners Announced Royalty Competition
Awards Ceremony
Crowning of 2014-2015 State King and Queen
Life Insurance and More
SPJST Royalty Court Photographs
Home Office: 520 North Main • Temple, Texas 76501 (800) 727-7578 • info@spjst.org • www.spjst.org