Vestnik 2014 10 22 by SPJST

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Volume 102 Number 42

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October 22, 2014

Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Member Jeffrey Brown Presents Listopad

November 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the fall of Communism in Central and Eastern Europe. To complement the a n n i v e r s a r y, SPJST Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point member Jeffrey Brown presents Listopad, a Czech film that he Jeffrey Brown produced that will be shown across the state in October and November. Listopad (November in English) (CZ-USA, 2014) is a story of spirited friendship between three boys swept up in the Czech Republic’s 1989 Velvet Revolution. Listopad is American Gary Griffin’s directorial debut and has been in process since he covered the Czech

Velvet Revolution for NBC in 1989. Shooting on Listopad actually started in 2009 on the 20-year anniversary. Gary is best known for winning Best Cinematography (Education of Shelby Knox) at Sundance 2005, Emmy and Oscar-winning docs and shooting regularly with Oscar-winning documentarian Barbara Kopple.

Synopsis Petr, Jiri, and Ondrej are an unlikely trio of friends. An artist, a hockey player, and a music trader, the boys survive Communism by playing sports, drinking beer, chasing girls, and listening to underground music. But they are bound together by their common desire for freedom and, on a cold, dark night in November, Petr, Jiri, and Ondrej join the front lines of

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Passing the Torch

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Readers Write ......................................3 Retirement Party..................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 District News .......................................4 Lodge Section .....................................5

The Czech film Listopad will soon be screened in Austin, Houston, Dallas, and Temple. See pages 20 and 21 for details.

Former Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Reporter Elisabeth Cowan, left, shows new Lodge 84 Youth Club Reporter Kendall Tucker the ropes on writing a letter to the Vestnik. Elisabeth graduated from high school and the youth program in May.

CA$H for APP$!

The Insurance Department is excited to announce Cash for Apps and ready to receive applications and new members! Sales agents are encouraged to send in applications to earn cash bonuses. Complete details are on page 4 of this week’s Vestnik. Pictured are, front, left to right, Interim Vice President Cynthia Hutka, Underwriter Doni Powell, Administrative/Underwriter Assistant Lori Slack, and Insurance Technician Karen Franklin. BACK: New Business/Marketing and Research Technician Donica Zabcik, Certificate Issue Technician Doris Tyroch, Customer Service Specialist Susan Shofner, and Administrative Assistant to the Vice President Lisa Mills.

Inside This Week’s Vestnik

In Memoriam ......................................12 Youth Section ....................................14 Czech Culture ....................................18 Advertisements ............................20-21 Lodge Calendar .................................22 Share Your SPJST Memories ...........24

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Lodge 88 Houston members attend Czech soup tasting

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Lodge 30 Taiton youth win pumpkin decorating contest

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Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth collect school supplies

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

ˇ ´ VESTNIK SPJST HERALD

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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 email: blackbayer39@hotmail.com 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, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-1451 - email: dimebox5@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - (512) 365-2000 - (512) 848-2416/cell - email: RonnieR1056@yahoo.com District Three - Kay Lynn Kovar, 3303 West Lake Bardwell Drive, Ennis, Texas 75119 - (972) 875-6827 District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 - email: bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Mildred Holeman, 4001 North Shepherd, Suite 112, 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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Coming Soon! Thanks to our Vestnik contributors for their submissions! We are

still slightly backlogged, but watch for these features in upcoming Vestniks:

• Announcement of Vestnik Czech Heritage Month activity winners • Introduction of new Supreme Lodge Vice President Clifton Coufal • Scenes from fall meetings/fun days held in Districts One and Four • District Two Fraternal Field Manager hosts agent meeting • Scenes from Lodge 88, Houston Czech Day • Special feature of a member who receives his military medals after 70 years • Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Club welcomes new members Value and Invest in Yourself If you are into financial investment, you’re probably very familiar with Mr. Warren Buffet (1951-present). He is the most successful investor in the world. His investment strategies are legendary, and many people seek to learn after him. Even more respectable, he pledged to give away 99 percent of his wealth (more than $30 billion at the time of the pledge in 2006) to non-profit foundations, mostly to Bill Gate’s Foundation. Mr. Buffet often travels to universities to give speeches to educate and motivate students. Here is one of his speeches to teach us the value of our body, to invest in ourselves, in education for a great future. Imagine that a Genie offers you any car in the world. The catch is that it is the only car you will ever own. What would you do? You would read the manual 10 times, change the oil twice as often as required, and you would take fas-

tidious care so that that car remained the car of your dreams forever. Think about what this tells you about your body. You get only one mind and one body . . . the same ones you will have at 20, 40, 60, etc. Take care of them and maximize their potential. It will be too late to take care of your body and mind (and car) later on. You can maintain them, but it is hard or impossible to undo big mistakes or negligence later on. You do not want to end up with a wreck on your hands. Your main asset in life is yourself. Treat yourself as a valuable asset. I often explain to students that I would be willing to pay today for a percentage of the future earnings of good students. If you value yourself, and invest in yourself, you will be worth a great deal throughout your lifetime, both to yourself and to your community. —Warren Buffet Butterflies A treat for any weary eye the joyous flight of Butterflies

who flit like fairies place to place spreading joy in amazing grace how would it be if we could fly bringing delight as we pass by

if only we would give it a try and spread our joy like butterflies. —d.knape —SPJST—

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

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Family Fun and Important Dates

Vestnik Czech Heritage Month Activities Entry Deadline Oct. 22 Retirement Reception Honoring Hiram Dixon SPJST Home Office, Temple (2) Oct. 23 All Things Czech: Svacina SPJST Home Office, Temple (2) Oct. 25 National Make a Difference Day Oct. 25 SPJST Float • Cowboy Homecoming Parade Pleasanton (7) Oct. 25 Lodge 47, Seaton Czech Heritage Dance (2) Oct. 25-26 Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club Halloween Lock-In (5) Oct. 26 District Three Fall Meeting • Lodge 84, Dallas Oct. 26 Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Czech Meal (7) Nov. 2 Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov. 2 Lodge 47, Seaton Pavilion Ceremony Celebration (2) Nov. 4 Election Day Nov. 6 Lodge 97, Placedo Czech Music Night Museum of the Coastal Bend (6) Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day • SPJST Home Office Closed Nov. 11 SPJST Float • Victoria Veterans Day Parade (6) Nov. 22 SPJST Float • Tomball Holiday Parade (5) Nov. 23 Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club Fundraiser Applebee’s, Taylor (2) Nov. 27-28 Thanksgiving • SPJST Home Office Closed Nov. 28 SPJST Floats • Fort Worth Parade of Lights (3) Dec. 1 SPJST Home Office Christmas Open House Dec. 1 SPJST Floats • Temple Christmas Parade (2) Oct. 22

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Readers Write

Christian Sisters of Seaton Brethren Church set Nov. 1 bake sale, quilt show

The Christian Sisters of Seaton Brethren Church are hosting a bake sale and quilt show on Saturday, November 1, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, located at 12561 State Highway 53, eight miles east of Temple in the Seaton community. Featured items in the sale will be kolaches, cakes, pies, cookies, bread, jellies, canned goods, and craft items. A resale/rummage shop will be open.

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%

Congratulations, Hiram Dixon! SPJST Home Office invites you to join in honoring Districts Two and Seven Fraternal Field Manager Hiram Dixon in celebration of his retirement and devoted service to SPJST.

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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Sandwiches and homemade soup will be available to purchase for lunch. Quilts will be on display in the sanctuary. A handmade quilt, $75 and $50 gift cards from Wal-Mart, $50 HEB gift card, and two $25 HEB gift cards will be given away. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the many projects the Sisters support. The sale is open to the public with free admission. Submitted by, Helen Haisler Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

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SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 08/01/2014 - 10/31/2014

We will miss you, Hiram.

Reception from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2014 SPJST Home Office 520 North Main Street Temple, Texas

Cards and happy retirement sentiments can be mailed to Hiram at: 14080 FM 2728 Terrell, Texas 75161

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

District News

District Three Fall Meeting Agenda Sunday, October 26, 2014 • SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas 10 a.m. Registration for Youth and Adult Christmas Ornament and Halloween Costume Contests Complimentary Pastries, Juice, Milk, and Coffee provided by Lodge 84, Dallas

10:30 a.m. All Contest Registration Ends. Adult and Youth Costume Judging Begins. 10 to 11 a.m. Meeting Registration and Meal Ticket Purchase

Meeting Called to Order ........................District President Brother Selby Holder Posting of Colors – Flag Bearers Pledge of Allegiance..............................................Flag Bearer Preston Sullivan Youth Motto..........................................................Flag Bearer Quinlan Dobecka Welcome..........................................Lodge 84 President Sister Justine Yeager Response and Recognition of Visitors..................District First Vice President Brother Danny Dvorak Approval of Minutes......................District Secretary Sister Patricia Dieterich Treasurer’s Report ............................District Treasurer Sister Mary Steinman Home Office Address to Members..........................Supreme Lodge President Brother Brian Vanicek Meeting will be turned over to District Youth Officers for Youth Meeting.

Site Selection.....................................District President Brother Selby Holder Spring Meeting—April 26, 2015—Lodge 6, Cottonwood District YAD—June 28, 2015—No host* Fall Meeting—October 25, 2015—No host* Spring Meeting—April 24, 2016—No host* *Host lodges are needed for upcoming events. Please contact President Brother Selby Holder, if interested.

Introduction of Contest Judges .........District President Brother Selby Holder Adult Costume Contest/Awards Introduction of 2014 District Royalty...................................District President Brother Selby Holder Prayer................................................................District Queen Katelyn Daniel District King Pierce Tignor 12 noon—Lunch Break Menu: Fried Chicken and All the Trimmings Donation of six canned goods per person entitles member to a meal at no charge; otherwise cost is $7 per plate. No expired canned goods, please. 12:45 p.m.—Reconvene Meeting or Enjoy Fun Day

(Each lodge is asked to make a donation of two $25 gift cards or baskets.)

Officers and Committee Representatives are to submit any reports they have as written reports. Copies should be provided for membership. If you need the district to provide copies of your report, please email your report to Mary Steinman at appamary@sbcglobal.net. —SPJST—

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SPJST Lodge Se ct ion

Lodge 6 Cottonwood reports on October meeting

President Milton Peterson called the meeting of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood to order on Friday, October 3, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. Sister Peggy Dobecka led the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST motto. A moment of si-

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lence was observed for the deceased of the lodge. Sister Georgie Soukup reported 19 members present. There were no minutes read. Sister Peggy Dobecka gave the treasurer’s and youth club’s reports. Sister Evelyn Stuckly gave the FAC report. We had one new youth member. A sympathy card was sent to Selby Holder. There were no October birthdays. Progressive door prize winner was not present. Attendance door prize winners were Pam Urbanovsky,

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

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Bobby Dobecka, and Irene Peterson. Dates to remember: October 17 social; November 2 - meeting; November 7 - social; November 16 - appreciation dinner; and November 21 social canceled. Don and Pam Urbanovsky provided a delicious meal for the members. Dorothy Kucera, Reporter —SPJST—

Debbie Klinkovsky Achieves 10 Years of SPJST Home Office Service

Lodge 8, Weimar meets October 27

Lodge 8, Weimar met on September 29, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at Leticia’s Mexican Restaurant in Weimar. Present were 14 members and guests, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak and District Six Director Karen Kaspar. State FAC Horak worked with Lodge 8 Vice President/FAC Erline Janik on new FAC reporting procedures. September birthdays were celebrated by Erline Janik, Anton Machicek, and State FAC Frank Horak. Happy birthday! The next meeting will be at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg for Dutch treat on Monday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing everyone there! Fraternally, Lodge 8, Weimar Officers —SPJST—

Congratulations to Human Resources Administrator Debbie Klinkovsky on 10 years of service to the SPJST Home Office. Debbie was recognized and presented a diamond pin during the Supreme Lodge meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2014. She is pictured with her supervisor, Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, left, and Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick.

Lodge 15 Buckholts seeks roof repairs

SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts meeting was called to order at 5 p.m. by President Doug Williams. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Regina Peevey followed by a moment of silence in memory of our departed members. All officers were present except Vice President A.W. Zajicek. A.W. called and said to tell everyone hello, and that he is improving and hopes to be back with us soon. That is good news for we have really missed him and Lamerle at the meetings. We were so delighted to have Dis-

trict Two Director Jesse Pospisil and his wife Linda at the meeting. Jesse brought us a new SPJST sign and brought items for the door prize drawings. We appreciate so much all they do for us. Jesse presented dedicated member Mary Chudej with an Every Day Hero pin. We appreciate her baking kolaches and entering them at the annual SPJST Car Show held at Lodge 47, Seaton earlier this year. Also, Every Day Hero pins were awarded to Regina Peevey, Sandie Fischer, and Ben Button for all they do for the lodge. We were so thankful for a $100 gift to help us on our roof repair from Jesse and Linda. We appreciate this so much.

Bill Greenway who owns All Points Roofing and Construction and resides in the Edgeworth community with his wife and family—phone (254) 931-7336—attended the meeting. He discussed different ways we could temporarily repair the roof. More leaks have shown up after the high winds and heavy rain storms. We must do something soon before the interior receives more damage. We wish we could afford a completely new roof for none of these temporary repairs will last very long, but we do not have the finances for that. We are few in number and do not have any way to bring in much revenue. Rentals for the most part take care of utilities and other expenses. Bill Greenway suggested we check with the local RVOS Insurance to see if it would help us due to the damaging high winds and heavy rain storms in the area, which has caused damages to the roof. We thank Bill for taking time out of his busy schedule to meet with us. Delicious taco soup, cornbread, salad, and chocolate cake were served by Sandie Fischer from her Post Office Restaurant here in Buckholts. It was so good; most everyone had to have a second bowl! Virginia Williams made the motion that we adjourn, seconded by Sandie Fischer. Motion carried.

Next Meeting—November 10 The next meeting will be on Monday, November 10. We hope you can be there. Fraternally, Dorothy Tomascik Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 8, Weimar Shares September Meeting Scenes

LEFT PHOTO: State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak assists Lodge 8, Weimar Vice President/FAC with reports at the meeting held September 29, 2014. CENTER PHOTO: Ladies visit before the meeting.

They are, left to right, Earlene Lorfing, Henrietta Veselka, and Rosie Shumbera. RIGHT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, Robin Guenther, Joan and Anton Machacek, and Eugene Veselka.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Lodge 24, Cyclone changes fundraiser date to January 24

SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone met on a rainy, cool night at Flag Hall. President Daniel Wilde called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. He led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and we had a silent prayer for the deceased and sick members of our lodge. Secretary Margaret Mikeska read the minutes of the September meeting. They were approved as read. Brenda Maddux gave the bar report, and Shirley Hoelscher gave the FAC report. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive starts October 1 and continues through March 31, 2015. October is Czech Heritage Month in Texas. Heritage Day at the State Fair in Dallas is October 19. Fraternalist of the year nominations are now in order with the announcement of the winner at the banquet on January 31 in Temple. Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Bowling Tournament will be February 7 in New Braunfels. State tournaments will be held January 10 - Progressive 42 dominoes at Lodge 92, Fort Worth; February 7 - tarok at Lodge 84, Dallas; March 7 - regular dominoes at Lodge 6, Cottonwood; and April 4 regular 42 dominoes at Lodge 49, Rowena. Roman Mikeska painted the old soda water sign at FM 485, and it looks good.

Youth Club Dressing Fundraiser Brenda Maddux gave the youth report. They met on October 5 at Flag Hall. There were four adults and nine youth present. They discussed their fundraiser of dressing for the holidays. They will make the dressing on November 2 at Flag Hall starting at 11 a.m. Price is $15 per 9-inch by 13-inch container. You may pick up the finished product at 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 2. Birthday was Ann Ray. Lodge 24 member and Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek gave a report on All Things Czech to be held at SPJST Home Office on October 23 at 6 p.m. The program will be on svacina. Carol White will be part of the program. Save the Date: January 24 Our fundraiser has been changed to January 24 so not to be on the same night as the state awards banquet on January 31.

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Lodge 40, El Campo Member Explores Career Opportunities

A local El Campo High School senior spent part of her summer learning about opportunities in the medical field. Nicole Laitkep attended the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) pre-med summer program July 6 to 13 at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) in Nacogdoches. The JAMP program was created to provide students enhanced access to medical training programs within the state. The program is designed around the principle of getting people into medicine who never considered the possibility or had the opportunity. Nicole Laitkep of El Campo had to submit a 500-word essay in order to be considered for the program, and she was one of only 27 students from the state to qualify for the experience.

Next Meeting—November 9 The next meeting has been changed to November 9 at 4 p.m. A potluck supper will be the feature of the meeting. Birthdays for October are Bobby Hoelscher, Melanie Zavodny, Carl Macek, and Lisa Hoelscher. Celebrating a wedding anniversary was Robert and Barbara Macek and Brenda and Mark Maddux.

Christmas Meeting—December 14 Our Christmas meeting will be on December 14 at 3 p.m. Mr. Baca from Rosebud passed away. Our sympathy to the family. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—

“I want to become a and veterinarian thought this would be a great opportunity for me,” Nicole said. The experience included field trips, community service, and “shadowing” actual veterinarians during procedures. Ms. Laitkep could not pinpoint any particular part of the camp experience as her favorite. “Everything was so amazing and so much fun,” she said. “It was a challenge, but there was no challenge that I could not handle.” Nicole is a member of SPJST Lodge 40, El CampoHillje. She is the daughter of Lisa Laitkep of El Campo and Rudy Laitkep, Jr. of Houston. Submitted by, Mrs. Alice Laitkep Nicole’s Grandmother —SPJST—

Lodge 29, Taylor hosts successful barbecue cookoff

Lodge 29, Taylor met for its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. President Ronnie Rieger called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our military serving the country. All officers were present. The September minutes were read and approved. Tammy Whatley gave the treasurer’s report. Vice President Sharon Kaderka reported that Lodge 29 will collect for the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive next month. Since October is Czech Heritage Month, we will have a Czech meal prepared by Jesse, Frankie, and Leonard after the meeting. Sharon has the information for the 2015 state domino tournaments if anyone is interested in attending any of these. Lodge 29 had several winners at the District Two Fall Meeting held at Lodge 18, Elgin. Cristy Girod reported the youth club had a very successful silent auction during the barbecue cookoff. Dis-

trict Two youth had an outing at Austin’s Park n’ Pizza. Lodge 29 had 26 in attendance. Next Saturday, there will be a trip for the beseda dancers. Lodge 29 will have three families in attendance. On October 19, the youth will hold their meeting at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Facility. Then they will have bingo games for the residents. Afterwards, they will distribute candy treat bags to all of the residents. Ronnie recognized our special guests at the meeting which included Brian and Joan Vanicek, Frank Horak and Hiram Dixon. Brian played a game with a Czech-related theme. Frank thanked everyone who attended the District Two Fall Meeting and hopes to increase the attendance for next year. Hiram announced his retirement but will continue to be a sales agent for SPJST. Jesse thanked everyone who worked at the barbecue cookoff. We had 88 barbecue teams this year. Jesse also thanked Hiram for all of his work with Districts Two and Seven. Next month, we will have officer elections. Our December meeting/Christmas party will be Sunday, December 7 beginning at 3 p.m. Members celebrating birthdays in October include Collin Whatley, Ronnie Rieger, Judy Pasemann, Mary Jane Pustejovsky, Julian Kosh, Adolph Grieger, Cheyenne Voigt, Terry Skrhak, Clyde Skrhak, and Loretta Tate. Evelyn Simcik and Lourene Karkoska furnished door prizes. Anton Pokorny and Lucille Trcka volunteered to bring them next month. Next Meeting—November 12 The next meeting will be on Wednesday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned. Fraternally submitted, Linda Pospisil Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 30, Taiton hosts Grandparents Day breakfast

Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 30, Taiton held its regular monthly meeting on September 7, 2014, at St. John’s Parish Hall. President Yvonne Marcaurele called the meeting to order. Members present recited the Pledge of Allegiance led by Lauren Kresta, and a moment of silence was observed for sick and/or departed members. Secretary Wanda Dorotik called the roll of officers and members. She then read the August meeting minutes. Treasurer Lisa Bubela gave her report on the financial standing of our lodge. She asked to pay all bills pertaining to the expenses for the District Six Fall Meeting as well as the Grandparents Day breakfast. FAC Tommy Drapela reminded the members of the upcoming events around the state. He reminded everyone that October is Czech Heritage Month. We will help celebrate this by participating in the Dozinky’ Festival on October 12 at Taiton Community Center. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela reported on the comings and goings of our youth program. She thanked the members for their participation in the Grandparents Day breakfast. It was a great success. She also asked that all members go to the SPJST webpage and answer the survey questions about SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. District Six Director Karen Kaspar

reported on her recent activities. She was just returning from Austin where she attended the American Fraternal Alliance annual meeting. She also attended the planning meeting for the Supreme Lodge and worked with the Supreme Lodge on interviewing replacement prospects for Vice President.

New Business Wanda Dorotik has taken care of finding the replacement parts to repair the flag pole at Taiton Community Center. She asked if the adult lodge and the youth lodge could share the expense of the repairs and parts. It was voted on and passed that the cost would be shared. Thank you, Wanda, for taking care of this. We will participate at the Taiton Community Center Annual Fall Festival on October 5. We will run the cake walk for the event. Please arrive at 10:30 a.m. for set up. We will participate at the Dozinky’ Festival on October 12 at Taiton Community Center. We will run the cake walk. Please arrive at 10:30 a.m. for set up. Happy 15th anniversary was wished to Patsy and Bubba Baker. Congratulations, and we wish them many more to come. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, October 12 at Taiton Community Center. The adults will meet at 10 a.m. with the youth meeting to follow. The meeting was adjourned by President Yvonne Marcaurele, and everyone then enjoyed a fun-filled fraternal day with members of District Six at the fall fun day. Prior to our meeting, Lodge 30 hosted our annual Grandparents Day

Happy Birthday, Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Members!

Happy September birthdays to, left to right, Larry Elzner on the 2nd, Bailey LaCour on the 9th, and Lina Novosad on the 24th. They are all members of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi and were recognized at the lodge’s September meeting.

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breakfast for grandparents of our members. As always, it was a great success. Everyone enjoyed their time visiting while enjoying the wonderful meal prepared by our members. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer, Reporter —SPJST—

Happy Anniversary, Larry and Lina!

Lodge 47, Seaton to honor Czech Heritage Month this Saturday

Dear Members, Lodge 47, Seaton will host a special dance on Saturday, October 25, 2014, in honor of Czech Heritage Month in Texas. The Red Ravens will play. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the dance is from 7 to 11 p.m. Admission is $8 per person. Delicious kolaches will be served to attendees that evening. Come on out for a nice evening celebrating Czech heritage at Seaton Star Hall. Fraternally, Danny Stepan Hall Manager —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton sets November 2 pavilion ceremony

Dear Vestnik Readers, Members of Lodge 47, Seaton are very proud of the addition of our outdoor pavilion. We would like each of you to share in our excitement and attend a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday, November 2, 2014. The event will begin at 3 p.m., followed by a polka jam until 6 p.m., featuring Alfred Vrazel and Jerry Haisler. There will be no admission charge. Following social hour, the bar will be open as will the kitchen. Star Hall would like to thank those of you who come out and support our SPJST lodge. We want to give to you and our community. Please come out and join us. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi members Larry and Lina Novosad celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary on September 4, 2014. Congratulations!

Lodge 48 Beyersville reports on October meeting

Vice President Albert Filla opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was held in memory of deceased member Fred Zucknick. Officers gave their reports with updates to the financial status, hall rentals, youth activities, and property committee considerations. A discussion followed about the need for another electricity provider. This will be addressed at the next meeting after rates from other available providers are acquired. The barbecue area project is ongoing. Numerous other updating needs to the hall will also be discussed at the next meeting. The youth are scheduling a fundraiser event at Applebee’s. This is a buffet breakfast with a projected date of November 23. The annual Lodge 48 Christmas party will be held on December 14. Finalized plans will be reported in the Vestnik meeting report for November. We welcome new members Mason Bosley and William Bosley. Ruth Wuensche is our birthday celebrant for November. Celebrating anniversaries are Tim and Donna

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Vanecek, Bobby and Ruth Wuensche, and Ervin and Juanette Mieske.

Next Meeting—November 9 The next meeting is Sunday, November 9 at 3:30 p.m. Fraternally, Alice Bracewell, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 54, West gives to Krizan Memorial Scholarship Fund

The meeting of SPJST Lodge 54, West was held at St. Joseph Hall on September 12, 2014. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m, by President Freddie Kaluza. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Kaluza followed by a moment of silence in memory of District Three Director Johnny Krizan who was killed in an automobile accident recently and for prayers for his family and the Supreme Lodge who mourn his loss. All of our officers and sales agents were present, and we had 18 of our members in attendance for the meeting. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Janice Kaluza. Ronnie Kaluza made a motion to accept the

minutes, and Annie Hlavenka seconded the motion. Motion passed. FAC Jean Maler let the members know the applications for scholarships are from September 2014 through January 2015, and deadline for SPJST Scholarship applications is February 1. The guidelines to apply for this scholarship is for high school graduates and undergraduates, and you do have to be a member of SPJST to receive the award. There will be a District Three meeting at Lodge 84, Dallas on October 26 if anyone would like to attend. September 12 and 13 is the Kolache Festival in Caldwell if you want to go out for some Czech entertainment and fun. Terry Sefcik made a motion to accept the FAC report, and Ronnie Kaluza seconded the motion. Motion passed. The treasurer’s report was presented by Mary Lou Mynar, and a correction was made from the ending balance presented at the last meeting. Mary Lou Mynar donated the items for our meal on the June meeting. Ronnie Kaluza made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, and Richard Hlavenka seconded the motion. Motion passed. Czech Reporter Jan Vaculik did not have anything to report, but President Freddie Kaluza let Jan know what a good job he is doing in reporting the meeting in Czech for our Czech members. In new business, we welcomed new

members to Lodge 54. They are Bentley Marie Kaluza, Noah Lane Kaluza, Savannah Jane Kalina, Isaac E. Verdecanna, Abbigail Jo Kolls, and Abrielle P. Mundahl sold by sales agents Freddie and Janice Kaluza. Mary Lou Mynar made a motion to accept all of these as new members, and Ronnie Kaluza seconded the motion with all members in favor of this. In old business, we discussed the progress of Sokol, and they will be breaking ground some time in October or November. The Czech organization is still planning to have a fundraiser for them, and the beer garden and Sokol gym will be the first phase and Lone Star Hall will be the second phase as funds are available. They are relying on money from the insurance proceeds plus donations made to the organization. West Benevolence Fund will be making a contribution as soon as we find out where the funds are most needed or to purchase a particular item. West Benevolence Fund made the $11,182 presentation to West Volunteer Ambulance Association during Westfest weekend to buy them an ATV cart which will be used at all football games and Westfest. The original cart was destroyed in the West Explosion.

Christmas Party—December 7 Our upcoming Christmas party will be on December 7 at Tours Hall start-

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ing at 3 p.m. The Junior Historians will dance at 3:30 p.m. followed by a fried chicken dinner meal by S&S Catering for all the guests starting at 4:30 p.m. Santa is expected to arrive at 5:30 p.m. to visit with all the children, pass out goody bags, and take pictures with them. Before all guests leave, there will be several cash prize drawings with $800 total given out for adults and $200 total for the children. Marvin Cepak will play the accordion for our afternoon entertainment and Christmas music during Santa’s visit. In new business, President Freddie Kaluza announced Brother John Engelke is our new District Three Director until our next convention. We plan to invite him to our next meeting to swear in our new officers. There is a District Three Johnnie R. Krizan Memorial Scholarship Fund set up, and once the amount reaches $10,000, the fund will be giving out scholarships to graduates. Jean Maler made a motion to donate $500 from Lodge 54 to this fund, and Wilburn Willis seconded the motion. Motion passed. Janice Kaluza made a motion to donate $100 to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, and Annie Hlavenka seconded the motion. Motion passed. Terry Sefcik made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Annie Hlavenka. Motion passed. Door prizes were given away, and all enjoyed food and fellowship. A cake was brought

Lodge 88, Houston Members Enjoy Harris County CHS Czech Soup Tasting

Harris County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas hosted its Czech soup tasting event on Saturday, October 11, 2014, at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. Soups included sauerkraut, liver dumpling, and goulash.

TOP LEFT PHOTO: District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt is pictured with 2014 Texas Czech-Slovak Queen Christiana Gentry who performed several Czech songs.

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for our birthdays since the last meeting. Richard Hlavenka and Marcella Vaculik were birthday honorees. Door prize winners were Freddie Kaluza and Terry Sefcik ($10 each), Maxine Sefcik (Christmas ornament), Annie Hlavenka (koozie and pot holders), and Marcella Vaculik (100th anniversary plate).

Next Meeting—November 7 The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. on November 7 at St. Joseph Hall where we will have an election of new officers for 2015. We hope to see more of our members in attendance. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. 1 John 4:16 Fraternally, Janice Kaluza, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 79 Corpus Christi meets this Sunday

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi will meet this Sunday, October 26, 2014. A Czech meal will be served, and members are asked to bring a side dish. Lodge 79 is providing the meat for this meal. Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 79 Corpus Christi plans Czech meal

SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi enjoyed a delicious potluck meal on September 21, 2014. The meeting was called to order by President Mark Rebecek who led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We observed a moment of silence for deceased members Enrique Jose Gonzalez and Raymond O. Beish. On the sick list is Dollie Huddleston, sister of Judy Majek and Leona Grant. Dollie is at Cimmaron Nursing Center. We wish her well. The lodge welcomed back member Larry Novosad who is recovering from surgery. Present were 25 members and guests. All officers were present except for Youth Leader Gerilyn Donnell. The August minutes and treasurer’s

report were given and approved. Communications were read, and we had two death claims and a letter from District Seven Secretary Bettie House about the District Seven Meeting to be held in New Berlin on October 19. FAC report was presented by VicePresident/FAC Jerry Sijansky. He talked about October being Czech Heritage Month and suggested our lodge celebrate by having a Czech meal at our next meeting. Under unfinished business, Marcia Rew talked to The Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center, and they were pleased to give our lodge a presentation at our November meeting. President Rebecek will contact them to set a time. Under new business, Larry Elzner said he is moving to Magnolia, Texas. Larry will be greatly missed. He has been real active in our lodge. Our monthly donation will go to Special Olympics. On December 13, the SPJST/Sokol Christmas party will be held at Sokol Hall. There was no youth report, but Laura Rebecek did some activities with the youth in the absence of our youth leader. Birthdays for September were Larry Elzner on the 2nd, Bailey LaCour on the 9th, and Lina Novosad on the 24th. “Happy Birthday” was sung to these members. Wedding anniversary was celebrated by Larry and Lina Novosad on September 4 (five years). Happy anniversary! Twenty-five dollar door prizes were won by Scott and Cyndi Duff. Next Meeting—October 26 Our next meeting will be October 26 with a Czech meal to be served. The lodge is furnishing the meat so bring your favorite side dish. The meeting adjourned. Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 80, Holland meets Monday, November 10

Lodge 80, Holland will hold its next regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 10, 2014, at the lodge hall beginning at 6 p.m. Board meeting will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the general meeting with election

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of officers for 2015. Please mark your calendar about the change in date and time. I hope to see you at our November meeting. Fraternally, Rita Spinn, President —SPJST—

Lodge 80, Holland reports on October meeting

The meeting of SPJST Lodge 80, Holland was called to order by President Rita Spinn on Saturday, October 4, 2014, at 4:10 p.m. Guests at the meeting were District Two Director Jesse Pospisil and his wife Linda. Jesse announced that Fraternal Field Manager Hiram Dixon will be retiring. Membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for the departed members.

All officers were present. A motion was made by Dan Hendrix, seconded by Regina Peevey, to accept the minutes of the September meeting with one correction that the birthday month read as September not August. Motion carried. Financial report was read by Frank Pajestka, Jr. Motion was made by Monica McDougall, seconded by Dan Hendrix, to accept the financial report. The financial report was approved by the board of directors prior to the meeting. Motion carried. The bingo license has been paid. FAC Frank Pajestka, Jr. gave his report. We need to be thinking about our fraternalists of the year for Lodge 80. Youth Leader Connie Horak gave her report of upcoming events for the youth. On November 1, the youth will be in charge of the kitchen. Motion was made by Coleman Benner, seconded by Risa Pajestka, to change the November meeting date to November 10 at 6 p.m. Motion carried. Motion was made by Dan Hen-

Together WE can GROW! Saturday November 15, 2014 12 noon

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

All Leaders-In-Training are invited to help plant 10 trees. We will meet at 12 noon for a picnic under the pavilion. Food will be provided. Members: Want to help? A $25 donation will purchase a tree. Send your donation to: SPJST State Youth Director Lynette Talasek PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

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S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Hosts “National Night Out”

S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living residents and neighbors gathered on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, to celebrate National Night Out. Police officers, EMS staff, and firemen mingled with the residents enjoying entertainment from Gilbert and Friends. While drawing for door prizes, the residents and guests enjoyed refreshments. LEFT PHOTO: Pictured, left

to right, Alice Zett, Mary Ann Stauffer, and Evelen Werchan celebrate with friends. CENTER PHOTO: Police officers and firemen join in the celebration with residents. RIGHT PHOTO: Charles Urbanek, Sally Marx, John Wehby, and Mary Hanacek display tee-shirts. —Submitted by Julie Stermer, Marketing Director

Dear Readers, Sunday, October 26 is District Three Fall Meeting/Fun Day to be held at Lodge 84. The lodge hall is located at 2625 Floyd Street. Registration begins at 9 a.m. A fried chicken lunch with all the trimmings will be served. The meal cost is $7 per plate or a donation of six can goods (no dents and not expired) per person. Lodge 84, Dallas members are asked to please bring a dessert to share. Each lodge is requested to bring a goody basket for prize(s). The total value should be $50. You can have a youth basket, adult basket, or do one of each. I hope to see you this Sunday at Lodge 84! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

The monthly meeting was held and called to order at 7 p.m. at Monday, October 13, 2014, at Lodge 183, Arlington, locate at 3100 Pleasant Valley Drive in Arlington. Roll call of officers was taken, and all were present. Present were President Ann Pustejovsky, First Vice President Ella Mikeska, Financial Secretary Kay Weeks, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Janie Rejcek, Treasurer Annette Cepak, Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth, Youth Leader Debra Daniel, and Trustees Raymond Mikeska, Ella Mikeska, and Pat Sill. Our thoughts and prayers go to Ruby Kapavik, aunt of Darlene Hollingsworth who passed away, Sandra, friend of Ella Mikeska who is fighting cancer, friend of Pat Sill and Rita Mardis, also fighting cancer. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a prayer of silence for all those who are ill or who have recently been in the hospital. Minutes were read from August and September meetings by Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth. There was one correction. For September birthdays, Dorothy Gerlich was added, and her birthday was September 16. Robert Sill made a motion to approve the minutes, and Annette Cepak seconded. All approved the minutes from August and September as read. President Ann gave the bar report. Ann stated that for August, we had 13 bingos and two rentals. For September, the kitchen totaled $363.50. For

drix, seconded by Helen Pajestka, to sign a contract for three years with TXU at the rate .096 per kWh. Motion carried. The Czech cemetery has been mowed. Edwin Balusek has had surgery and is at Temple Living Center, room 502. Motion was made by Frank Pajestka, Jr., seconded by Monica McDougall, to table the repairs on the air conditioning units until more information is received. Motion carried. Linda Hill will be doing the reporter’s job. Risa Pajestka will help with photos to be sent to the Věstník. Curtis Wolf announced that at the end of December, he will retire from the kitchen. On the sick list were Edwin Balusek, Charles Hill, Helen Pajestka, and Ed Horak. Birthdays in October were Coleman Benner and Shelby Horak. Door prize items given by Director Pospisil were won by Risa Pajestka, Henry Hegar, Barbara Taisler Hill, Tony Sladacek, Carol Wolf, Virginia Benner, Rita Spinn, Monica McDougall, and Jacob Horak Cold drink door prizes were won by Regina Peevey, Jewel Wolf, Frank Pajestka, Sr., Curtis Wolf, and Coleman Benner The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m. with a motion made by Helen Pajestka, seconded by Coleman Benner. Linda Hill Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas hosts district meeting this Sunday

Lodge 97, Placedo to enjoy Czech music at museum

Dear Members and Friends, Join us on Thursday, November 6, 2014, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for Czech traditional music at the Museum of the Coastal Bend, located at 2200 East Red River (Victoria College Campus near the intersection). We will experience a selection of tra-

ditional Czech music performed by musicians from Victoria County Czech Heritage Society. This will be a very enjoyable Czech cultural evening. Come on out and meet with your friends from Lodge 97, Placedo! Fraternally, Diana Redd Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 181, Conroe meets October 28

SPJST Lodge 181, Conroe now holds its meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at Central Library in Conroe, Texas. For more information, please contact Barbara Williams-Rash (936) 295-7778/email b.d.willrash@att.net; or Patsy McClellan (936) 520-6742/email pmcclellan@consolidated.net. Youth club meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Fraternally, Barbara Williams-Rash President —SPJST—

Lodge 183 Arlington reports on October meeting

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September, we had 13 bingos and no rentals. Ann gave the bingo report. Janie Rejcek gave the FAC report. Janie stated the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive will run through March 2015. Janie stated it’s time to think about a Fraternalist for the Year 2014. October is Czech Heritage Month in Texas. Youth Leader Debra Daniel gave the youth club report. Debra stated that on Sunday, October 19, the youth club will attend the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. This includes all of District Three youth. Debra stated the District Three Fall Meeting is Sunday, October 26 at Lodge 84, Dallas. There will be a Christmas ornament contest. Financial Secretary Kay Weeks gave the insurance report. Kay stated that for August, we had three new certificates and three terminations. For September, we had one new certificate and two terminations. New members for August are Consuelo Rodriguez, Bryan A. Pinto, and Rose Flores. New member for September is Juan Rodriguez. Also, Arnoldo Lerma is our new sales representative for Lodge 183. Welcome to our lodge! Janie Rejcek made a motion to approve new members, and Pat Sill seconded. All approved. Under old business, President Ann Pustejovsky, thanked everyone for attending the employee appreciation dinner at the Cotton Patch Café. Everyone had a great time! Under new business, President Ann stated, “Happy Columbus Day!” October 19 is Heritage Day at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. The District Three Fall Meeting is October 26 at Lodge 84, Dallas. Ann stated we have two rentals in November. Ann stated it is time for election of officers and to nominate a fraternalist of the year. Ann stated the nominating committee for the election of officers for 2014 is Pat Sill, Robert Sill, and Debra Daniel. The election will be at next month’s meeting. Ann stated the Christmas party is Saturday, December 13 at Lodge 183. More details will follow. Kay stated we will donate gift cards or a basket of goodies for the district fall meeting. Pat Sill volunteered to purchase the items. No family night will be held in October due to the District Three Fall Meeting. Birthdays for October are Brittney Higgins on the 7th, Debra Daniel on the 8th, Natalie Doland on the 10th, Chelsea Reed on the 16th, Eugene Havran on the 24th, and Darlene Hollingsworth on the 27th. We cele-

brated the birthdays with delicious cinnamon cake! Happy birthday to all of you! Thank you, Ann, for the cake! Raffle was drawn, and $25 was won by Annette Cepak. Congratulations! Robert Sill made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8 p.m. Annette Cepak seconded the motion. All were in favor. Next Meeting—November 10 The next meeting is Monday, November 10 at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at Lodge 183. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Hollingsworth Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 200 Bruceville-Eddy welcomes guests

SPJST Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy met on October 1, 2014, for the monthly meeting. The members started off with a meal of ham and scalloped potatoes provided by Harvey LaFlamme. After the meal, President Allen Trigg opened the meeting and members recited the Pledge of Allegiance with James R. Hosch posing as flag bearer. Michael D. Hosch read the minutes from the last meeting then David Nauert read the treasurer’s and FAC’s reports. He mentioned the District Two Fall Fun Day held in September, nominations for fraternalist of the year, and the New Braunfels bowling tournament in February 2015. Members then discussed old business then went to new business. Gene McBride made a motion to move the lodge’s Christmas party back to Raymond’s in Lorena on December 4 at 6:30 p.m. Members voted, and the motion passed. James R. Hosch then made a motion to nominate Michael D. Hosch as fraternalist of the year. Members voted, and the motion passed. Members discussed the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Allen Trigg then thanked guests Jesse and Linda Pospisil as well as Melanie Zavodny for attending the meeting. And, I would also like to thank them for coming; it’s always good to see them. Members then voted to adjourn and after the meeting, door prizes were awarded to guests.

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Next Meeting—November 5 The next meeting will be November 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall. We hope to see you there. Fraternally, Michael D. Hosch, Reporter —SPJST—

★ ★ Reunions ★ ★

Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week prior to the reunion date and as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you.

October 26 Descendants of Pavel and Rozina (Trlica) Machu, Martin and Anna (Zetak) Machu, and Josef and Rozina (Mazac) Machu—at the SPJST Lodge 20, Granger Hall, Granger, Texas. For information, please contact President Larry Haag - larryhaag@cobracom.net; (512) 365-5832; Vice President Henry Holubec - nancy@holubec.com; (979) 690-0674; or Treasurer Nancy Machu - nbmachu@aol.com; (512) 218-1559. Submitted by Nancy Machu, Lodge 29, Taylor.

October 26 Descendants of F.J. Spacek I (Fayetteville), Jan Spacek (Warrenton), and Josef Spacek (La Grange)—at SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville. For information, call (512) 259-6625; or (713) 688-3932. Submitted by Kaye Walla, Lodge 1, Fayetteville.

October 26 Orsak family: Descendants of Joseph Orsak and Apolona Orsak— at the Civic Center, El Campo, Texas (Expansion Room - same place as last year). For details, contact Lorraine Kana (979) 543-2118; Willie Mae Cihal (361) 771-2658; Viola Kunetka (979) 648-2129; or Clarence Junek (979) 272-3428. Submitted by Lorraine Kana, Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje.

October 26 Zycha family—at Sylvia’s Restaurant, 12637 Westheimer, Houston, Texas from 12 to 2 p.m. For information, contact Dorothy (281) 3282866. Submitted by Dorothy Ann (Zycha) Walts, Lodge 84, Dallas. —SPJST—

S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Raises Funds for Bras for the Cause

Bras for the Cause, a breast cancer awareness event was held October 6, 2014, at the McCrory and Timmerman building in downtown Taylor. Firemen and police officers modeled the bras for the event. Residents of S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living joined forces to create their own decorated bra that brought $200 for the cause. Decorations included a variety of activities the residents are involved within the community, such as 42 dominoes, gardening, puzzles, crafts, etc. Resident Berdie Gambrell is pictured with S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living staff member Shelley Repa, who is wearing the creation for the cause. —Submitted by Julie Stermer, Marketing Director

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

In Memoriam

In Memory of James Teplicek

James Teplicek, age 80, of Rowena passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014, at his residence. He was born May 2, 1934 in Rowena to Henry and Viasta (Halamicek) Teplicek. After graduating from Ballinger High School, James attended Texas A&M University and graduated with his degree in 1956. He was a stock farmer in the Rowena area his entire life. In James Teplicek 1962, he married Beverly Walther. They shared 52 loving years together. James was a member of SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena and a charter member of Rowena Volunteer Fire Department. He was also involved with several organizations, including Sons of Herman, Elks Lodge in San Angelo, Lions Club, and Water Supply Corp. of Rowena. James was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Viasta; sister Patsy; brother Henry, Jr.; in-laws Edwin and Elizabeth Walther; and brother-in-law Edwin, Jr. He is survived by his wife; sons Brad Teplicek and wife Pam of Rowena, Craig Teplicek and wife Phyllis of McAllen, and Grant Teplicek and wife Laurie of Vancourt; grandchildren Coleton, Courtney, Reece, Brandon, Cammi, Hunter, Hutson, and Holt Teplicek; brothers-inlaw Wallace Walther and wife Celeta and Wayne Walther and wife Mary Lou; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation for family and friends was from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 6 at Lange Funeral Home in Ballinger. Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7 at Lange Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Rowena. The family requests that donations be made to Texas A&M Scholarship Foundation. For more information, visit givenow.tamu.edu. —SPJST—

In Memory of Frederick Zucknick

Frederick W. Zucknick, Sr., son of Herman and Mary Lantszch Zucknick, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014. Frederick was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years Trona Lajuana Zucknick; parents Herman and Mary Zucknick; and brothers Daniel and Herman, Jr. Zucknick. Frederick is survived by children Otis Naron of Chandler, F. Zucknick, Sr. Kathy Friedrich of Granbury, Patricia Hammack and husband Greg of Leander, and (Willy) Frederick Zucknick, Jr. of Thrall; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sister Hermania Marie Vitek; and nephews Herman Stork of Lavon and Jeff Stork of Taylor. Fred loved to cook big meals for everyone when we could get together. He loved all dearly. He was a brick mason and could always say, “I laid bricks on that house, church, or school.” He always enjoyed this work. Fred spent a tour of duty in the army mostly in Korea. He was a cook in the 728th Military Police Battalion Headquarters and quarters in company in Seoul, Korea. While there, they supported an orphanage of children from the sadness of war. Fred loved his church — being a part of all aspects of church especially being able to lead discussion classes for over 45 years. He also rang the bell for most of the Sundays. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville. Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 7, 6 to 8 p.m. at Condra Funeral Home. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 8 at 10 am at St. Peters UCC in Coupland. Burial followed at St. Peters Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Scott and White Healthcare Foundation; or St. Peters UCC Cemetery Fund. Arrangements were under the direction of Condra Funeral Home, Taylor. Resolution Committee Ruth Ann Wuensche —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy

SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis officers and members extend their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of DON A. YOUNG. Don A. Young, 65, passed away in Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. Don was born in Waco, Texas, on December 26, 1948, to George A. and Berna Dean (Harris) Young. He grew up in San Angelo and Odessa. He graduated from Permian High School in 1967. He went on to receive his law degree from Don A. Young Baylor University in 1972. On February 19, 1972, he married Kathryn Kelsey, and they moved to Ennis in November 1972. Don began his law career with Moore and McCarty then went on to open his own practice, the Young Law Office. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis. He was also a member of First Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder, Kiwanis, IOOF, Ennis Independent School District School Board, and board member of the Ennis State Bank. He loved being out at his farm, spending time in his yard, and spending time with his family especially his daughter and grandson. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Kaye Young; daughter Andrea Sauceda and husband Robby; and grandson Kristopher Young. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother Robert Young. A celebration of his life was Saturday, October 11 at 10 a.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis with Reverend Craig Krueger officiating. Donations can be made in Don’s name to DFW Cocker Spaniel Rescue, PO Box 863704, Plano, Texas 750863704; First Presbyterian Church of Ennis, 210 North McKinney, Ennis, Texas 75119; Ellis County SPCA, 2570 FM 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75165; or UT Southwestern Medical Center, PO Box 910888, Dallas, Texas 75391-0888 or online at www.utsouthwestern.edu/donatenow to support the Interstitial Lung Disease Group. With deepest sympathy, Betty Macalik Financial Secretary —SPJST—

Resolution of Sympathy

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We, the Resolution Committee of Karel Jonas Lodge No. 28, East Bernard, Texas, on behalf of our members, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of AGNES (PYKA) PILCIK. Funeral services for Agnes (Pyka) Pilcik, age 95, of the RichmondRosenberg area, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 8, 2014, in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. Entombment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 7 in the Agnes Pilcik Chapel of DavisGreenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. Agnes was born on August 14, 1919, in Orchard to Charley and Marie (Gajovsky) Pyka. She passed away on Saturday, October 4 in Rosenberg. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard. In addition to her parents, Agnes was preceded in death by husband Raymond J. Pilcik; brothers Frank, John, Tom, Joe, and Charley, Jr. Pyka; twin sister Annie Clark; sisters Hattie Michulka and Julie Twordoski; and great-grandson Kirby Killion, Jr. She is survived by son Edwin Srubar and wife Christine and their children Brenda Ellis and Tommy Srubar and wife Jodi; son Kenneth Pilcik and daughter Elizabeth Flaxman and husband Jeff; son Bennie Pilcik; daughter Shirley Pilcik Murphy and husband Pat and their daughter Brooke Murphy; great-grandchildren Lisa Pire, Shelby Ellis, and Christopher and Joshua Srubar; great-greatgrandchildren Madison Weaver and Kaden Pire; sisters Martha Carbello and Lydia Williams; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. For those wishing, tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www.DavisGreenlawnfh.com. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Helen Kelner, Secretary —SPJST—

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Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge 23, Moravia, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, BERNICE MARIE MACHICEK, age 75 of Kerrville, Texas, who passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. She was born on August 4, 1939, to Julius I. Trlica and Angelina G. Valigura Trlica. She married her lifelong sweetheart, husband, and best friend James Machicek (PoPo) on October 31, 1959, in Moravia. She went to school in Moravia and enjoyed playing sports, mainly volleyball and softball. Bernice worked while she waited for James to be done with his military service. She worked as an office worker at Weingarten’s in Hallettsville. When James finished his military commitment in late 1958, the wedding plans were set. Bernice and James loved Czech polka music and loved to go to dances with family and friends. She was an excellent cook following the great lines of cooks in her Czech heritage. Both James’ (Mary) and Bernice’s (Angelina) mothers were excellent cooks and bakers. The Christmas goodies, kolaches, strudels, banana nut breads, and cookies will be terribly missed. Her flowers and her green lawn will miss her tender care. Bernice was always very familyoriented from her early days. She was the eldest of her four siblings. Being raised on a farm and being the oldest daughter, she helped take care of her younger brother and sisters. James and Bernice believed in a strong family unit, and once they got married, they moved to San Antonio and raised their family. Bernice was a stay-at-home mom. She was always very helpful to her neighbors and did volunteer work for various groups that her four children belonged to. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia. She is survived by husband James Machicek of Kerrville; daughter, Susan Machicek-Buie (spouse Michael Buie); and Robert (spouse Jeannie), Craig (spouse Brenda Sue) and Brian (spouse Cyndy); grandchildren Tiffany Schneider, Christopher, Tyler, Kayla, Brett, Josh, and Sara Machicek, and Morgan and Bailey Buie; great-grandchildren Sidney and Reiken Schneider; sisters Dorothy

Nowak of Houston, Jeanette Loewe of Hallettsville, Cheryl Schmidt of Schertz; and brother Daryl Trlica of Cypress, Texas. A rosary was held at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Kerrville on Tuesday, October 7. Visitation was at 4 p.m. The rosary service was at 6 p.m. led by Deacon Sonny Kaufold of Notre Dame Catholic Church. A mass of resurrection was celebrated Wednesday, October 8 at 10 a.m. with Monsignor Michael Boulette presiding at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Kerrville. Interment followed at Garden of Memories Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Notre Dame Catholic Church in Kerrville; St. Peter Upon the Water Spiritual Direction and Formation Center in Ingram, Texas; or Ave Maria Hospice in Fredericksburg, Texas. Resolution Committee Kathleen Guenther, Secretary —SPJST—

In Memory of Leroy Baca

Leroy Edward Baca, age 94, of Rosebud, Texas, was born on May 29, 1920, and passed away at his home in Rosebud on Monday, October 6, 2014. He is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years Mary Kate Bailey Baca; children Bea Smith of Rockwall, Mike and Betty Baca of Rosebud; sister Faye Toler of Waco and brother Frank Baca of Salisaw, Oklahoma; grandchildren and their spouses Kim and Richard Selzer, Brett and Brittainy Murphy, Michelle and Tommy Harris, and Kelly and Jason White; and greatgrandchildren Lane Fikes, Abby Selzer, Caden and Callyn Harris, Mason and Maddox Murphy, and Brody and Carra White. He was preceeded in death by sonin-law Tommy Smith; sister Juanita Boettcher; and his parents Ed and Frances Baca. Leroy attended school in Rosebud, and when he went to first grade, he could only speak Czech. He graduated from Rosebud High School in 1938. Leroy was a member of SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone. —SPJST—

In Memory of Eddie Kollman

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Edwin Ray “Eddie” Kollman, 70, of Taylor, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 18, 2014. He was born March 14, 1944, in Taylor to Raymond Edwin (R.E.) and Mary Jane Kollman. He was a graduate of Taylor High Eddie Kollman School and attended Temple Junior College. As a young adult, he was employed by the Texas Department of Insurance. He then joined his father in business at R.E. Kollman and Son Cotton Company. Eddie was a prominent businessman in Taylor and ran the cotton office for almost 50 years. Additionally, he insured crops for many area farmers through his years as a cotton broker. Eddie married Janie Ruth Doerr, and together they raised three sons. Eddie is survived by his devoted spouse and friend of 47 years; sons Steven and wife Debbie of The Woodlands, John of Lakeway, and Robert and wife Stacey of Shallowater; granddaughter Danielle; grandsons Christopher, Brennan, Zeke, Eli, and Deuce; brother John B. Kollman of Arlington; extended family Ronnie and Clara Doerr of Round Rock, Texas; and sweet, little companion (a dachshund) named Schug. Eddie loved his grandchildren and treasured his time with family more

than any of life’s other blessings. They made great memories of beach vacations and fun times with “Meme and Pa.” Eddie was a member of United Christian Church of Taylor where he served as an elder and steward for the care and development of the church. He will be remembered by his many friends as “Rocking Ed” who loved music, good food, and good conversation. He enjoyed traveling and going into Austin for dinner with friends or a trip to Barnes and Nobel. Eddie was a 32nd Degree Mason and member of Solomon Masonic Lodge 484 in Taylor, Scottish Rite Temple, and Ben Hur Shrine in Austin. He was a past member of Parsons Lodge 222 of Austin, Texas. In his years in business, he was an active member of the Taylor Kiwanis Club. He enjoyed antique cars and enjoyed attending car shows. He was also a model train enthusiast and enjoyed creating a train village with his grandsons. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville. Funeral arrangements were made by Providence Funeral Home in Taylor. Visitation was Thursday, August 21 at Providence Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service of Christian burial was Friday, August 22 at Providence Funeral Home at 2 p.m. The Reverend Clarence Hodrick officiated the celebration of life. Internment followed at Taylor City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to United Christian Church, P. O. Box 26, Taylor, Texas 76574. —SPJST—

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

SPJST Youth

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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:

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Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club Members Win Pumpkin Decorating Contest

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.

Lodge 30, Taiton youth wins pumpkin contest

I participated in the Wharton County Library pumpkin decorating contest. I received first place in the ages six to eight years old category. I received a gift card and several coupons to area businesses. I decorated a pumpkin that looked like Sparky the Fire Dog. Bethany Baker —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton youth decorates grand prize pumpkin

I participated in the Wharton County Library pumpkin contest. It was my first time to enter, and I won the grand prize pumpkin. I decorated my pumpkin as an Old Lady. Brittany Baker —SPJST—

Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club reports on October meeting

Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club met October 4, 2014, at the SPJST Hall in Rowena. This was a short meeting due to it being on the same day as District Four Fall Fun Day. We worked on our Vestnik project. We talked about Make a Difference Day. Becky Wood will be getting with everyone on what day to go take our pumpkins and cards to the nursing home. Members

cleaned inside the hall on Friday, October 3 to get ready for the fall fun day. This is our charity project for this quarter. The meeting was adjourned, and we all enjoyed playing games during the fall fun day. Becky Wood, Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Beseda Dance at Kolache Festival Saturday, September 13, 2014 • Caldwell, Texas

Dear Readers, On Saturday, September 13, 2014, we danced the beseda at the 30th Annual Kolache Festival in Caldwell. There were two circles from Lodge 17, New RIGHT PHOTO: Macy and Dillon with their Gamma Betty Suehs. OTHER PHOTOS: Dancing beseda for the crowd at the Kolache Festival in Caldwell, Texas, on Saturday, September 13.

Tabor and one circle from Lodge 9, Snook. Thank you to Kyleigh Hruska and Natalee See from Lodge 9, Snook for dancing with our group so that we could complete two circles. We had a fun day and al-

Congratulations to Bethany Baker, left, and Brittany Baker for winning awards in the Wharton County Library pumpkin decorating contest. Bethany earned first place, and Brittany earned the grand prize pumpkin.

ways look forward to dancing the beseda at the festival. Dillon and Macy Narro —SPJST—

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District One Youth Participate in Burleson County Fair Parade

Dear Readers, On Saturday, September 20, 2014, District One participated in the Burleson County Fair parade. Thank you to Melanie and David for bringing the float for the youth and the car for the king and queen. They were beautiful as always! Also, thank you to Mr. Donnie Victorik, District One Director, for driving the car.

After the parade, we gathered at Davidson Creek Park and enjoyed pizza and social time. Great job, District One! You always represent SPJST well! Submitted by, Holly Narro Assistant District One Youth Counselor —SPJST—

District One youth members ride the SPJST Float in the Burleson County Fair Parade on Saturday, September 20.

LEFT PHOTO: State King Nikolas Faust and District One Queen Natalee See. PHOTO 2: State Duke Kade Junek and District One Duchess Taylor Groce. PHOTO 3 and RIGHT PHOTO: Burleson County Fair Queen candidate Carlee See of Lodge 9, Snook participates in the parade with her

float. Great job, Carlee! We are proud of you! BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Carlee, right, her brother Colby, and their aunt Rebekah Hruska proudly stand next to the beautiful float. OTHER PHOTOS: After the parade, everyone gathered at Davidson Creek Park to enjoy pizza and social time.

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Lodge 88, Houston youth enjoys Czech Day

Dear Members, I attended Czech Day at Lodge 88, Houston on Sunday, October 12, 2014. We had cabbage rolls, sausage, sauerkraut, and potatoes for lunch. The Birthday Club Sisters sold dessert. I had pumpkin pie.

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Our youth club sold homemade ice cream that my grandma, Youth Leader Barbara Linney, and I made on Saturday. It was good. I had fun. Fraternally, Keith Wockenfuss, Vice President —SPJST—

District Two Youth Enjoy Fun Day at Austin’s Park n’ Pizza

Dear Vestnik Readers, District Two youth and their families enjoyed a wonderful day near Austin, Texas, on Saturday, October 4, 2014. The weather was absolutely beautiful for our social at Austin’s Park n’ Pizza in Pflugerville. There was fun for all our group—ages two years to ? years. The highlights of the outdoors were the go-carts and the boats which sprayed water. I must say I think the gocart line was filled with SPJST members the entire day. Not only were there many youth members, but there were adults who got out of the go-carts and got right back in line for the next round. Of course, some (no names mentioned, J.P.) had a little trouble getting out of the go-cart. It was great watching adults have as much fun as the youth! Let me tell you . . . those boats that sprayed water had some shooting distance on them! I tried to avoid getting sprayed, but that didn’t happen, now did it,

Brinley? Of course, the wet spray felt good. Many also enjoyed playing puttputt and other rides. The indoors was just as great as we enjoyed the all-day pizza buffet with tacos, salad, and drinks. The laser tag was the highlight of the indoors as was the bouncy house, games, and so much more. Thank you to all 87 who came and enjoyed our district fall social. It was so good to have a family social especially with all the smiles and laughter it brought to everyone. Members attending were from Lodges 18, Elgin; 20, Granger; 29 Taylor; 47, Seaton; 87, Temple; and 187, Round Rock. So good to have you all! Norma Cavanaugh of Lodge 20, Granger—we loved having you join us! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—

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Lodge 88, Houston Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Club Youth Club to host Collects School Supplies Halloween lock-in Dear Members, We will have a Halloween lock-in on Saturday, October 25, 2014, starting at 7 p.m. You are invited to bring a friend with you. We will have a costume contest, games, movies, food, and fun. We are looking for chaperones to help out, too. Remember to bring your sleeping bag and pillow in case you want to go to sleep. On Sunday morning, we will have breakfast, and our youth club meeting will follow at 9 a.m. I hope to see you there! Fraternally, Allison Wockenfuss Secretary —SPJST—

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Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Club collected school supplies for the Communities in Schools project. Youth members are pictured displaying the supplies they collected. RIGHT PHOTO: Youth club member Jody Jurica, back, right, along with his brother Jacob Jurica present school supply collection to Gwen Cunningham, Communities in School Coordinator at Startzville Elementary School.

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Members: Fun Times at District Two Social Saturday, October 4, 2014 • Austin’s Park n’ Pizza • Pflugerville, Texas • Submitted by Joyce Kraatz, Youth Leader Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club members enjoyed a fun day at Austin’s Park n’ Pizza during the District Two Youth social.

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Svacina and Kolaches this Thursday in Temple

The Czech Heritage Museum in Temple, in partnership with SPJST, has extended the popular “All Things Czech” lecture and discussion series through the fall and winter months. The next presentation will be on Thursday, October 23 at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. The presentation will focus on “The Czech Svacina” and is a repeat of the program originally presented on July 20 at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. “We had a great time presenting the svacina program in Houston and have received numerous requests to present it in Temple,” says SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, who will be co-hosting the program with Carol White. “It’s a fun event — even educational — and one which I would definitely be ready to take on the road if any lodges are interested!“ The tradition of svacina can be traced back hundreds of years to the Czech lands of Moravia and Bohemia. The word itself — pronounced “svahchee-nah” is derived from the old Czech word “svac” which meant a get-together of friends or acquaintances. “Svacina isn’t lunch and it isn’t dinner. It’s something in-between,” says Vanicek. “It can include everything from sausage and sauerkraut to kolaches, strudels, cakes, and pies.” The October 23 program tells the story of the svacina from early days to modern times, with an emphasis on the Texas Czech svacina, with an emphasis on kolaches. Co-host Carol White is the owner and operator of Kolache Kitchen baking and catering service in Temple. A testament to her baking expertise, Carol is the 2011 and 2013 Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion of the Caldwell Kolache Festival

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(commercial category) and is the 2011 Grand Champion of the Westfest Kolache Baking Contest. “The secret is in the dough,” says Carol, who will be demonstrating techniques that she learned as a youngster from her grandmother. Make plans to come out on Thursday, October 23 and enjoy what is sure to be an enjoyable presentation — and a delicious svacina! The event begins at 6 p.m. with a svacina at the SPJST Home Office located at 520 North Main Street in Temple. The public is cordially invited, and admission is free of charge. An assortment of svacina items and recipes will be available for attendees to sample and enjoy. Although not required, attendees are welcome to bring their own “svacina” specialty items to add to the sample table. —SPJST—

Czech Heritage Festival this Sunday in San Antonio

The 2014 Czech Heritage Festival is Sunday, October 26, 2014, at San Antonio KC Hall, located at 5721 Rigsby (Highway 87 East/Loop 410). Everyone is welcome, and there is no admission charge. The festival is sponsored by Bexar County Czech Heritage Society. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Chris Rybak will entertain at a dance from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The event will also include Czech food and kolaches, big silent auction, cultural display, and genealogy resources. For more information, call (210) 649-2702. Submitted by, Alice Vida —SPJST—

“Hope Has Its Name —Texas” . . . new book published by TCGS available

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stantly learning through research of new ancestors who left for America and, for the most part, made their home in Texas. “Hope Has Its Name – Texas” is available for $45 plus $7 shipping/handling. To purchase, send your check made out to TCGS to Bill Hodon, 1201 Nimbus Drive, Pflugerville, Texas 78660. For more information, email bdhodon@sbcglobal.net or call (512) 251-5201. —SPJST—

Burleson County CHS dinner, dance this Sunday “Hope Has Its Name – Texas” is more than a book containing genealogical information of over 600 surnames within its 246 pages. Author Dr. Josef Simicek is one of the leading researchers in the Czech Republic, and his works are always in great demand. In 2013, Texas Czech Genealogical Society entered into a contract with Dr. Simicek whereby TCGS was given exclusive rights to publish his seven books. “Hope Has Its Name – Texas” is the first of these seven. This, fourth, modified, and extended edition focuses on those who emigrated from the villages of Bordovice, Lichnov, and Verovice during the period of 1860 to 1914. The reader holding this book will be enlightened with a brief history of each of the three villages as well as to learn of life as it was lived in the villages, the home crafts, burial customs as well as the emigration. With each new edition of his books, Dr. Simicek always includes the most recently learned information on previously listed immigrants, and is con-

Burleson County Czech Heritage Society is hosting its annual Czech heritage dinner and dance on Sunday, October 26, 2014, at Burleson County Expo Center in Caldwell. The meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the dance by Central Texas Sounds is from 1 to 5 p.m. For tickets or other information, call Lydia at (979) 820-0355. Lydia Odstrcil Lodge 17, New Tabor —SPJST—

Texas-Czech Music on Record set for Nov. 6 in Victoria

Texas-Czech Music on Record is Thursday, November 6, 2014, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Museum of the Coastal Bend in Victoria, Texas. Czech music collector Gary Krupala will talk about the history of recorded music in the community, play recordings from 78s to CDs, and show samples from his extensive poster collection from Texas Czech

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bands and events. The event is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, email dawnorsak@gmail.com or call (361) 582-2511. —SPJST—

Czech Center Museum Houston invites all to visit

Dear Friends and Fellow SPJST Members, Greetings from the Czech Center Museum Houston (CCMH)! We are thrilled to announce that we are celebrating our 10th year in Houston’s Museum District, and in honor of it all, we are hosting a year-long lineup of special events at the museum. We invite you to enjoy and support these performances and festivities that we will be bringing to Houston and to the Texas Czech community in the coming months. First, an update: On Friday, October 3, the CCMH held a public poetry reading and book signing with Czech poet Sylva Fischerová. It was an honor to host the young writer, who was in Houston as part of her North American tour to promote her new bilingual collection of poems, “Stomach of the Soul.” Ms. Fischerová hails from the Czech Republic, where she teaches at Charles University in Prague. Fischerová studied French at a school in Brno, and since the event took place in the CCMH’s Brno Gallery, she started off the reading with a poem from the book about the Czech town of the same name. It was quite a moving experience to hear the poems read

in both English and Czech. In signing copies of the book for audience members, Fischerová graciously gifted a copy to CCMH’s Comenius Library. Ms. Fischerová grew up in the city of Oloumouc, where her father had been a rector at Palacký University. As a dissident during communist rule, her father was also a close friend of Václav Havel, the playwright, poet, and philosopher who played a huge role in the Velvet Revolution and would later become President of Czechoslovakia. All of this brings to mind that the 25th Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution is fast-approaching on November 17! Every year, the CCMH commemorates this important and democratizing event in Czech history. The date marks the beginning of the end of communism in what was then Czechoslovakia – a day in 1989 when a large student demonstration was suppressed by riot police in Prague. In less than a week, the number of protestors openly supporting the revolution grew from tens of thousands to 500,000. The Velvet Revolution stands as a remarkable testament to the power of peaceful protest and the resolve of the Czech people.

You Are Cordially Invited With that preamble in mind, please mark the date—Saturday, November 15—and make plans to join us at the CCMH for our “Ten Years — Ten Million Anniversary Celebration” as we pay tribute to the courage and fortitude of our Czech forefathers. This is the CCMH’s biggest fundraiser of the year and is especially noteworthy in that it marks the 10th anniversary of the museum building. You are cordially invited to join us for dinner, live big band music, fellowship, and a special re-unveiling of our mural of the

Czech Center Museum Houston is located at 4920 San Jacinto at Wichita in Houston, Texas.

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Charles Bridge. The CCMH shares a longstanding close and personal relationship with so many SPJST members. Please consider this your personal invitation to be a part of the celebration as we work together to promote our common values of connecting with our roots and enjoying a great time with wonderful people. Tickets to this event are $75 each, and guests may choose to be listed as an underwriter in our program for an additional donation. More information on attending and purchasing tickets can be found on the calendar of events page on our website, www.czechcenter.org, or by calling CCMH at (713) 528-2060. You may also look to our online calendar for the variety of other events coming up at the Czech Center. Your presence and interest in our mission

are invaluable to our organization and in keeping Czech culture alive and vibrant. And, please, make plans to come by for a visit! You are always welcome. Sincerely and fraternally yours, Stephanie Vanicek Event Coordinator at the Czech Center Museum Houston (713) 528-2060 museum@czechcenter.org

Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Stephanie on her new position at Czech Center Museum Houston. She is a former youth club member at SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone and an SPJST Scholarship recipient. —SPJST—

Czech Cultural Calendar

Wednesday Evenings Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive, Taylor, Texas, 6 to approximately 8 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech.

Second Sunday each Month Czech Language Class—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange, Texas, 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, 1 to 4 p.m. Informal understanding of basic Czech terms, alphabet/conversational Czech, children’s literature, Czech song lyrics. Fee is $10 per person per class. Call or email to verify classes. Pre-registration is suggested, but not required. Call toll free (888) 785-4500; (979) 968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org.

October Czech Heritage Month in Texas!—All Czech Texans are encouraged to participate: As we celebrate, remember the past and our ancestors who were proud enough to stand up for what they believed in and loved. The purpose of this month-long event is to strive to preserve and promote the many contributions made by Czech immigrants and Czech Texans, and to honor our ancestors.

October 23 Czech Heritage Museum, Temple All Things Czech Lecture/Discussion: “The Czech Svacina”—at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple, Texas, 6 p.m. Co-hosts Carol White/SPJST President Brian Vanicek. Event is free, and the public is in-

vited. Assorted svacina items will be available to sample. Attendees may bring their favorite svacina item to share.

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. October 26 Central Texas Accordion Jamboree— at SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin, 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin, Texas, 3 to 7 p.m. $8 per person. For information, call (512) 913-1747.

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.

November 1 Austin Czech Historical Association Česky Večer Gala—at Onion Creek Country Club, 2510 Onion Creek Parkway in Austin, Texas 78747. Doors open at 6 p.m. Meal - 7:30 p.m.; entertainment; silent auction. Advance tickets only - deadline October 17. For ticket information, visit www.austinczechs.com. For questions, call President Bernard Tupa (512) 258-4029; or email bernard.f.tupa@gmail.com; or contact Treasurer Roger Rabago (512) 3458193 or email rogerior@sbcglobal.net. Submitted by Kay Bouska, ACHA Secretary.

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a student demonstration in the streets of Praha. Face-to-face with the riot police, the boys are forced into a momentous decision: stand up against the Communist regime or give in to a system that has silenced their families for generations. Based upon true stories from the Velvet Revolution, Listopad is a timeless story of political and artistic courage. Seen through the eyes of Petr, Jiri, and Ondrej, Listopad brings to life the exhilarating days of November 1989 when, in spite of everything and everyone arrayed against them, students, artists, and dissidents filled the streets of Praha to stand up for their hopes and dreams of freedom. Director/DOP Gary Griffin filmed the events of 1989 in Czechoslovakia, Poland, Romania, and Hungary for NBC. He has shot hundreds of documentaries and a number of narrative features over the last 35 years. He was awarded Best Cinematography at the 2005 Sundance IFF for the documentary The Education of Shelby Knox and was DOP on the 1993 Academy Award-winning short doc Educating Peter. He shoots regularly for Oscarwinning director Barbara Kopple and has recently shot on Jeff Reichart’s Remote Area Medical, supported by Cinereach. He has taught Camera at American University since 1992 and heads up their Prague studies program. Jeffrey Brown has produced a number of award-winning narrative features and feature documentaries in Europe, Africa, and the United States. His narrative feature Mamas & Papas won Best Film and Best Script at the 2010 Hamptons IFF while Shut Up and Shoot Me won Best Narrative Feature at the 2007 AFI Dallas IFF. He executive produced Academy Awardwinning Czech director Jan Sverak’s Kooky, Special Jury Prize Winner at

the 2010 Karlovy Vary IFF in the Czech Republic. He just completed production on a feature documentary on Somali pirates and Listopad, a narrative feature on the Czech Republic’s Velvet Revolution, and the Last Underground, on Czech underground art

and music. He is co-producer of No No: A Dockumentary premiered at 2014 Sundance Film Festival and played SXSW that was released in September 2014. His recent documentary The Grove, Texas won Best Texas Film at Fredericksburg’s 2014

Hill Country Film Festival this past May. Jeffrey splits time between Prague, Czech Republic, where he has lived for the last 20 years, and Wimberley, Texas. Jeffrey grew up in Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University.

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Sunday, November 30 - 4 p.m. Wine/Cheese Reception at 3 p.m. Cultural Activities Center Temple, Texas Tickets: $10 (Benefiting Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple)

He spent the next 20 years in the Czech Republic before relocating back to the Texas Hill Country. He produced a number of films in Europe, Africa, and the United States with his last documentary screening in competition at Sundance. He worked with two-time Academy Award winner and Czech filmmaker Jan Sverak, best known for Kolya. Jeffrey also toured 16 Texas Czech communities with the film Call of Dudy on the Bohemian bagpipes in 2006. Listopad’s world premiere is at the Austin Film Festival this Friday, October 24 and Sunday, October 26. The film will then be shown in Houston, Dallas, and Temple. Screenings are being scheduled for La Grange, Victoria, and Texas A&M for 2015. Upcoming dates and locations are:

Visit www.listopadfilm.com for more information about the film, and stay tuned to the Vestnik for additional screenings. —SPJST—

Sunday, October 26 - 6 p.m. Alamo Drafthouse Village Austin, Texas

Texas Czech Genealogical Society

Friday, October 24 - 5:30 p.m. Rollins Theater Austin, Texas Austin Film Festival

Saturday, November 1 - 7 p.m. Czech Center Museum Houston Houston, Texas Tickets: $10 Friday, November 14 - 7 p.m. Dallas Sokol Dallas, Texas

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

2014 Czech Heritage Festival Sunday, October 26 San Antonio KC Hall

5721 Rigsby (Hwy 87 East/Loop 410)

Everyone welcome. FREE admission. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Dance from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. with music by Chris Rybak Czech Food • Kolaches • Big Silent Auction Cultural Display • Genealogy Resources For more info: (210) 649-2702 • Bexar County Czech Heritage Society

Czechoslovak Foreign Institute announces Czech study program

The Czechoslovak Foreign Institute announces the study tour for 2015 (June 28 to July 19). Group participants will be housed in dorms of the Agricultural School at Suchdol with double occupancy rooms sharing a bath. The dorm is situated in the northwestern part of Praha, linked to downtown by bus and subway. Three meals a day will be served featuring authentic Czech cuisine. In addition to Czech language classes, the program will include tours of Cernin Palace, Mala Strana, Old Town and the Old Town Hall, the Prague Castle, Strahov, Valdstejn Garden, Vysehrad, and Vrtboská Garden (a Baroque garden); a walk across the

Charles Bridge; tour of Karlovy Vary and a visit to the Reliquary of St. Maurus tour of château Becov; a tour of Trebechovice Nativity scene Museum, Babiccina Valley, and the site of Bozena Nemcova’s novel, “Granny;” and ending with a boat ride on the Vltava River. For more information, contact Thadious Polasek by email polasek29@gmail.com; by calling (979) 561-7571 or (979) 562-2207; or writing to Czech Summer Study Tour, 730 County Road 230, Schulenburg, Texas 78956. Submitted by, Thadious Polasek Lodge 67, Schulenburg —SPJST—

Celebrating Czech Heritage Month in Texas! Enjoy music, dancing, and kolaches . . .

Saturday, October 25, 2014

SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall

10842 State Hwy. 53 - Temple - Star Hall is seven miles east of Temple on Highway 53 (Adams Avenue).

The Red Ravens 7 to 11 p.m.

Hall/kitchen/bar open at 6 p.m. BYOB Set-ups available. $8 per person

Seaton Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Lighted parking lot. Call (254) 760-7819 for more information.

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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment

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

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

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

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

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Sunday, November 2—SPJST Lodge No. 6 annual meeting and election of officers, 2 p.m. Friday, November 7—Social night Saturday, November 8—Czech Heritage Society State Meeting and Convention Saturday, November 9—RVOS No. 78 meeting/social Saturday, November 15—Baby shower Sunday, November 16—Appreciation dinner

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) 799-8550; Hall Phone: (254) 2278759. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall.

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

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

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

LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 36, Buckholts. Directions: Hall is located on Highway 36, east of Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: (254) 593-2222. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded. LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Highway 36 east onto FM

166. Proceed 2.1 miles; turn left on CR 225. Go one mile, veering to the right. Lodge building is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (979) 272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Saturday, October 25—Steve Hamende of the Slackers, country and western/mix music. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $8/person. Sunday, November 9—Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5, polka/waltz/mix music, 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person. *Kitchen will be open. Saturday, November 22—Billy Holt Band, country and western/mix music. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. $8/person

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

LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Rita Marburger (512) 8592584. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall.

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

LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit at blinking light on Hwy 53 to FM 485; go one mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Mark or Brenda Maddux (254) 985-0002; Hall phone: (254) 985-2393. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Sunday, November 2—Youth club meeting Saturday, November 8—Wedding Thursday, November 13—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, November 15—Dining room rental Saturday, November 22—Rental Saturday, November 29—Rental

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

LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard. LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) All Friday night dances have free admission.

Note: SPJST Lodge, 29, Taylor Hall will be closed for Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. The Hall will reopen for business on Saturday, November 29.

Friday, October 24—Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4H/FFA make oldfashioned hamburgers beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 25—Taylor Little League Association fundraiser: Kenny Orts and No Chance Band, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Admission $15/person; or $25/couple. Proceeds go to the Taylor Little League Association. Friday, October 31—We Are Country Band, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 5—Live music by the Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Free Admission Friday, November 7—Old Friends Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday, November 9—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club will hold its monthly meeting beginning at 1 p.m. at Taylor SPJST Hall. Any youth entering kindergarten through high school senior is eligible to attend. For information, contact Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 468-1347. Wednesday, November 12—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor members hold their monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday, November 14—Texas Pioneers, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 19—Live Music by the Sam and Bobby Band 7 to 10 p.m. Free Admission. Friday, November 21—Lucky Dogs Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers beginning at 6 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 mile to the hall. Hall Rental Information: (512) 352-9139; Hall Phone: (512) 352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. For youth club info, call Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 4681347. Music: All Wednesday and Friday night dances have free admission. Second and fourth Wednesday of the month/music by Bobby Jay Five Band; Fridays, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Old-fashioned hamburgers served every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. LODGE 30, TAITON (6) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo. LODGE 32, VICTORIA (6) Lodge Hall: 3502 North Laurent, Victoria. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 35, ELK (3) Saturday, October 25—Brett Hendrix Band Saturday, November 1—Cherokee Rose Saturday, November 8—Gordon Collier Band Saturday, November 15—Nolan Pick Band

Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH-35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy. 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy. 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end - turn right; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka (254) 749-3326; Hall Phone: (254) 8639320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agent: James (Dude) Mann (254) 715-0275. LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: (512) 237-9099/day; (830) 839-4353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR; go 2 miles to Mumford Road and turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. The lodge hall is at the bend of the road (white building). Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.

Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields (979) 218-3527; FAC Ronnie Roesler (979) 406-0158.

LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Brenda Cox (979) 243-4222; Hall Phone: (979) 648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:15 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Six Mile Presbyterian Church, Royal Road, Port Lavaca, Texas. LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy. 53, Temple. Directions: Seaton Star Hall is five miles east of Temple on Highway 53 (Adams Avenue). Star Hall is a nonsmoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Danny Stepan (254) 760-7819; Hall Phone: (254) 9852548. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: From Taylor, take the South Loop. Turn right on FM 112. Go about 1/2 mile. Turn right on FM 619. Go about three miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (512) 450-8310. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; except for the following months, the meeting time will be at 6:30 p.m. on May 12, June 9, July 14, and August 11 at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall.

LODGE 49, ROWENA (4) Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Information: (325) 442-4841. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 51, ELLINGER (1) Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Department, West Main Street in Ellinger.

LODGE 54, WEST (3) Lodge Meetings: First Friday in March, June, and November; the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Hall, 303 South Harrison Street, West, Texas. LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. Call for meeting location.

LODGE 66, WACO (3) Lodge Meetings: Location, date, and time to be announced in the lodge’s monthly meeting minutes that appear in the Věstník. Call (254) 799-4247 for more information. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. Call for meeting location.

LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday in March and June at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls; second Sunday in September and December at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls.

LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Hall Phone: (361) 854-8423. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi.

LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) Lodge Hall: 12141 East FM 2268, Holland. Directions: On Hwy 95, south of Holland, turn east onto FM 2268; go 1/2 mile to hall on the right. Hall Phone: (254) 657-2485. Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m at Youth Leader Connie Horak’s home; call (254) 541-9165 for address. Board of Directors’ Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 3:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355

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LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Highway 36, Needville. Directions: Lodge building is located at the corner of Highway 36 and FM 361. Hall Rental Information: (979) 793-4313; email td_stavinoha@yahoo.com. Hall Phone: (361) 793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Bradley Stavinoha (979) 739-2386.

LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH-35 East in Dallas, take IH-20 East. From IH-20 East, take the IH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH-45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street; take a right on Floyd Street. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: (469) 951-7396. Hall Phone: (214) 823-0072. Band Bookings: Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north onto 50th Street; go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Terry Festa (254) 541-2285. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Friday, October 24—The Greatful Geezers, country western. $10 per person Saturday, October 25—No dance Sunday, October 26—Dujka Brothers Band, polka/variety, 3 to 6:30 p.m. $10 per person Saturday, November 1—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band. *Dress code. $15 per person Saturday, November 8—Frank Moravcik Band, polka/variety. $10 per person Saturday, November 15—Jazz Forever, ballroom/swing variety. *Dress code. $20/person Friday, November 21—Bobby Flores. $20/person. Saturday, November 22—No dance Sunday, November 23—Red Ravens, polka/variety, 3 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, November 29—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) 870-7114.

LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From Interstate 35 West in Fort Worth, take Interstate 30 West to the Henderson exit. Take Henderson North, and it becomes Jacksboro Highway (TX199). Stay on this road north until Roberts Cutoff which is a right off of Jacksboro Highway. The lodge also known as National Hall is on the right about 3/4 block down the road. (A Great Western Inn Motel is on the corner.) Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone (817) 624-1361. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Family Nights first and third Tuesdays. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month. Randy and the 92nd Road House Band plays every first Sunday. Dressy casual. Listen to KNON 89.3 FM on Sunday at 2 p.m. for up-to-date announcements. Tune in to KAAM 770 AM for some easy listening music. Visit www.nationalhallspjst92.org.

LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Friday in March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Diana Redd (361) 649-4388 for meeting location.

LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Directions: From Floresville, take FM 536 West three miles to FM 1303; turn right and go two miles. Hall is on the

right. Hall Rental Information: (830) 393-7796. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN (7) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of March, June, September, and December, 1:30 p.m. at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard, Corpus Christi. LODGE 130, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: For monthly meeting date/time/location, call Secretary Stanley (Martha) Vrla (214) 826-2670/email mvrla@sbcglobal.net; or Sales Agent John Vrla (214) 906-3385/email jvrla@cebridge.net. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio.

LODGE 135, ENNIS (3) Lodge Hall: 2622 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy. 287 East exit. Stay Hwy. 287 on until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and under the overpass at IH-45. Then go approximately 1 3/4 miles on Hwy. 34. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Larry Valek (214) 7947674. Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 139, DANBURY (5) 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) 9221279; 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 IH20 West exit. Stay on IH-20 West until you come to 820; stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro Highway and Azle Street exit. Take Azle Street exit; go to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light. Go to the second traffic light, then turn right onto Boat Club Road. Go approx. 2 1/2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (817) 237-5181. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of March, June, September, and December. Call Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting time/location.

LODGE 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of every other month, 1 p.m. Call Secretary Cynthia Kristinek (806) 763-7245; cjkristinek@yahoo.com for meeting location.

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LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of January, April, July, and October, 12 noon at Wall Volunteer Fire Department, Wall.

LODGE 162, IOWA COLONY (5) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony.

LODGE 169, BRENHAM (1) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, October, and December at Mobius Coffeehouse and Pizza Connection, 1120 South Market Street in Brenham. Meal, social, and meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. The December meeting is at 12 noon on the first Sunday.

LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Reservations/Hall Rental Information: Jo (713) 993-6878; Hall Phone: (713) 487-3297. Country/western dances are held on the first Saturday of each month, 7 to 11 p.m., except when noted. Variety dances are held on the fourth Saturday of each month, 7 to 10 p.m., except when noted. Beer, soft drinks, and ice are available at the bar. (Do not bring them inside the hall.) Regular Lodge/Covered Dish Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, meal at 1 p.m. followed by meeting at 2 p.m. with the exception of November and December, as noted. Lodge Executive Board Meetings/Trustee Meetings and Workdays: First Monday of each month, (unless the first Monday is a holiday) at 2 p.m. Dances: Held the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Variety Dances: Fourth Saturday of the month, unless noted.

LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2) Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River. Directions: Hall is on the south side of Academy, just off Hwy 95, on the right. Hall Rental Information: (254) 982-4530. Hall Phone: (254) 982-4434. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall; Trustees meet at 4:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; kitchen is open.

LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at Carmine Lions Club Building, 201 Centennial Street, Carmine.

LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Hall: 1150 South Burleson Boulevard, Burleson. Directions: IH-35 West, one-quarter mile south of Hidden Creek Parkway exit in Burleson. Hall Rental Information: (817) 558-2400; (817) 295-3483; (817) 371-0255; (972) 268-0022; Hall Phone: (817) 295-9665. Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 181, CONROE (5) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Tuesday 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 Patsy McClellan (936) 520-6742; email pmcclellan@consolidated. net. Youth Club Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Conroe Public Library.

LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY (2) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at The Chicken Place.

LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North and stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Take a right on Mayfield; go down and take a left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (817) 4658538; (214) 876-9029. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506.

LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Hall: FM 532 West, Moulton. Directions: From Texas 95 in Moulton, take FM 532 West four miles. Lodge hall is located on the right. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Theresa Haag (830) 625-8262 for meeting date/time/location.

LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy. 36, Caldwell. Directions: Lodge building is just off Hwy. 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: (979) 5674264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Social games: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002.

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Hall Rental Information: (512) 255-1554; (512) 771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall followed by a covered dish meal. Board Meeting: 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m. LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at (unless otherwise noted) C&J Barbecue, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan.

LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: George Scogin (936) 875-2867. Lodge Meetings: Monday night before the third Friday night of the month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. Regular Dances: Third Friday night of each month, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Please continue to bring finger foods for the snack table.

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Rental Information: (281) 351-1045; Hall Phone: (281) 373-9482. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 2 p.m. at the hall. Potluck meal served; lodge provides the meat.

LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall/Bruceville-Eddy Senior Center. LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 3948 FM 2502, Bleiblerville. Directions: Hall is across the street from the post office in Bleiblerville. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton.

LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE (3) Lodge Meetings: For meeting date/time/location, call Norman Kneschk (254) 386-3222; or email normk_82@hughes.net. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Sandra Pierce (254) 485-5801 for meeting date, time, and location.

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

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

LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Call for meeting location Secretary Tammy Copeland (325) 320-4089. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Deborah Stevens (325) 6601421 for meeting date/time/location.

LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Lodge Meetings: First Monday of each month at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple. Meal at 6 p.m. followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact President James L. Lee, III (254) 289-6816. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Trish Konkler for meeting date/time/location (254) 780-9012.

LODGE 258, SEGUIN (7) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, 4 p.m. at Alumni Student Center, conference rooms A and B, Texas Lutheran Campus, Seguin. —SPJST—

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