Vestnik 2015 02 04 by SPJST

Volume 103 Number 5

ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T Benevolence

H E R A L D

★ Humanity ISSN —07458800

SPJST Recognizes Longtime Members

SPJST extends its thanks and appreciation to the many members who are achieving membership landmarks in 2015. This week’s Vestnik lists the SPJST members achieving 50- and 75-years of membership in SPJST and the Age 96 and Age 100 members. Congratulations to these honorees. Members who achieve “The Grand Age of 96” receive special recognition

in SPJST. At this special age, members are considered to have “outlived” the terms of their insurance certificate and are allowed to collect its proceeds. They remain members of SPJST with all the privileges and benefits of the active members but are not required to pay any dues or assessments. The 2015 honorees are listed below and on pages 4 to 6 of this week’s Vestnik.

Age 100

The Grand Age of 96

Born in 1915

Lodge 47, Seaton Pauline H. Bishop

District Two Lodge 74, Lovelady Laura L. Tucker William John Berchey Lodge 154, Fort Worth Geraldine F. Grace

District Three

Born in 1919

Lodge 9, Snook Vlasta Olga See

District One Lodge 17, New Tabor Mildred M. Crnkovic Lillie Liddie Haisler Selma Peters Lodge 39, Bryan Vladimir J. Hornak

Lodge 88, Houston Ann Bunch Nora L. George

Lodge 24, Cyclone Albina A. Dornhoefer

Lodge 202, Jourdanton Frances Emillia Kovar

Lodge 47, Seaton Pauline H. Bishop

District Five

District Seven

District Two Lodge 29, Taylor Bertha Sefcak

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Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Job Posting..........................................3 Lodge Section......................................9 Youth Section ....................................14 Vestnik Project ..................................15

★ Brotherhood

Lodge 74, Lovelady William John Berchey Laura L. Tucker Lodge 87, Temple Bernice F. Talasek

Lawrence J. Pratka Addie L. Sustala Milady H. Vinklarek Nora L. George

Lodge 4, Hallettsville Lanelle H. Koether

District Six

Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga Laura Mae Dolezalek

District Three Lodge 25, Ennis Vlasta Sramek

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Annie E. Koci Mary Rankin

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Geraldine F. Grace Alyne Keahey Gatchell

Lodge 23, Moravia Lydia M. Muhlstein

Lodge 28, East Bernard Helen Marie Urbish

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Lillie Mae Pall Lodge 97, Placedo Bessie E. Becker

Lodge 125, Westoff Joseph L. Hurta

District Five

Lodge 148, El Maton Henrietta Krumholz

Lodge 88, Houston Woodrow W. Mikeska Isabel E. Otto

Lodge 202, Jourdanton Frances Emillia Kovar —SPJST—

Lodge 81, Needville Bessie Deiss Ella Gillan Elfrieda Schweinle

District Seven

SPJST Seeks Funds to Establish Frank E. Klinkovsky, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

In loving memory of Honorary SPJST District Two Director Frank E. Klinkovsky, Sr. who passed away on May 10, 2014, Lodge 47, Seaton and Brother Frank’s family are seeking to raise funds to establish an endowed scholarship fund in Brother Frank’s

Inside This Week’s Vestnik

In Memoriam ......................................18 Death Claims .....................................19 Czech Culture ....................................20 Czech Calendar .................................21 Advertisements.............................20-21 Lodge Calendar .................................22

February 4, 2015

Page 9

Lodge 13 Dime Box appreciates new signs

name. When the fund reaches $10,000, SPJST will begin awarding scholarships in Brother Frankie’s name. More information on page 8. —SPJST—

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Lodge 48 Beyersville shares fun night scenes

Page 13

ENC improves zip line take down area

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Editor’s Note

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It’s the simple things in life

SPJST HERALD

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

VESTNIK EDITOR/ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0807 VESTNIK Fax: (254) 773-8087

email: m e l a n i e z @ v v m . c o m

SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-2902 • Home: (254) 985-0007 email: vanicek@spjst.com VICE PRESIDENT CLIFTON COUFAL Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 931-5231 email: cliftonc@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 FRATERNAL FIELD MANAGERS DISTRICTS ONE/TWO/THREE Philip (Phil) McBee, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (325) 647-1949 • Fax: (325) 784-7448 email: philipmcbee@aol.com DISTRICTS FOUR/SEVEN Bobby Davis, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (325) 450-3748 • Fax: (325) 657-2003 email: bgdsr2428@aol.com DISTRICTS FIVE/SIX Delisle Doherty Mobile: (254) 239-9616 • Mobile: (832) 232-2049 email: delisled@spjst.com

FINANCIAL SECRETARY ROY VAJDAK (254) 773-1575 email: royv@spjst.com

STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR FRANK HORAK Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0681 email: frankh@spjst.com STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR LYNETTE TALASEK Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 931-0639 email: lynettet@spjst.com

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Sharon Russell, 1292 CR 441, Dime Box, Texas 77853 • (979) 884-0807 - email: sharonrussell28@yahoo.com District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 - (254) 9852396 - email: patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Kay Weeks, 4203 Treehaven Ct, Arlington, Texas 76016 • (817) 896-5277 - email: kgweeks@att.net District Four - Pam Lehmann, PO Box 637, Tahoka, Texas 79373-0637 - (806) 561-5105 - email: plehmann@poka.com District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023-6510 • (713) 649-6138 email: district5dyc@aol.com District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide Street, El Campo, Texas 77437 • (979) 543-7120 - email: lbubela@warpspeed1.net District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 3895 CR 430, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 • (210) 535-4916 - email: poohbear78064@hotmail.com BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, 77853 - (979) 884-1451 - email: Texas dimebox5@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - (512) 365-2000 - (512) 848-2416/cell - email: RonnieR1056@yahoo.com District Three - Kay Lynn Kovar, 3303 West Lake Bardwell Drive, Ennis, Texas 75119 - (972) 875-6827 District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 - email: bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Mildred Holeman, 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

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ould everyone please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance?” Simple words . . . simple task . . . something that I never gave an inkling of thought to. You just stand up, put your hand on heart, and proudly recite the Pledge. But, now, the standing up part of that is a major challenge for me. The next time someone asks me to stand up for the Pledge or a prayer . . . and I am able to stand up on my own two feet, I am going to think about how fortunate that I really am. Thankfully, I am healing from the December 14 head-on auto accident. Last week, I was finally able to roll up to the sink and reach the water without too much excruciating pain. To be able to feel the water rushing on my hands — something that I haven’t been able to do in a long time — well, it was quite an amazing feeling. Again, it’s something I have never even given a millisecond of thought to. You turn the water on, you wash your hands, you move on. No big deal. But, now, it’s a huge deal that I very much appreciate. You may be having the worst day of your life, but you know what? There is someone out there who is having a worse day. It will get better. Keep your chin up and think happy thoughts and think about all of the simple things that we take for granted every day. I know it’s hard to realize sometimes, but it could be a lot worse. Once again, a million thanks for the prayers, get well wishes, and cards. Your love and support is making all the difference in the world to me. In last week’s mailbox, I received the most beautiful card that I will

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forever cherish. It was handmade by the late Ann Schoeneman of Lodge 9, Snook and sent to me by her loving husband and family. What a very special treasure.

Ann served in many roles at Lodge 9 and in District One. I worked with her for several years when she served as Assistant District One Youth Counselor when I was State Youth Director. She shared so many of her craft ideas with leaders and youth. She was such an inspiring, beautiful person. I miss her so much. Thanks also to everyone who has sent emails. I will respond to you . . . it’s just taking me a while! I miss the Home Office and everyone who works there, and I miss traveling to the lodge and youth events. And, I especially miss seeing the members. Hopefully, I will be able to get back to normal—whatever that may now be—soon. In the meantime, please keep in touch and keep sending your articles and photos for the Vestnik.

VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of September and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Members’fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

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Family Fun and Important Dates

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Feb. 8 Feb. 10

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Feb. 14

Feb. 14 Feb. 14 Feb. 17

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Feb. 28

March 7

March 7 March 14

March 15 March 15

March 21 March 28

March 28

State Tarok Tournament • Lodge 84, Dallas (3) Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Bowling Tournament Fiesta Lanes, New Braunfels (7) Lodge 88, Houston Founders’ Day Celebration (5) District Three Lodge Officer Workshop Lodge 6, Cottonwood Lodge 41, Port Lavaca Appreciation Party Texas Tradition Restaurant, Port Lavaca (6) District Two Skating Party Wheels Family Skate Center, Temple Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Valentine Dance (1) Lodge 25, Ennis Valentine Fundraiser Dance (3) District Six Lodge Officer Workshop Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Presidents’ Day • SPJST Home Office Closed District Two Lodge Officer Workshop Lodge 29, Taylor District Three Youth Development Workshop Lodge 25, Ennis District Seven Lodge Officer Workshop Lodge 107, Floresville State Straight Domino Tournament Lodge 6, Cottonwood (3) Lodge 29, Taylor Auction Fundraiser (2) District Three Lodge Officer Workshop Lodge183, Arlington District Two Spring Meeting • Lodge 29, Taylor District Six Spring Meeting Victoria Garden Center Youth Leaders Retreat • SPJST Home Office (2) District Two Youth Development Workshop SPJST Home Office District Four Lodge Officer Workshop Chinese Restaurant, Midland —SPJST—

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SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 02/01/2015 - 04/30/2015 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 4.75% for 1 to 30 years Commercial Property 6.00% for 1 to 10 years 6.25% for 11 to 15 years

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

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

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

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

Administrative Specialist/ Underwriter Assistant

SPJST Home Office Job Posting Job Description SPJST seeks a qualified individual for the position of Administrative Specialist/Underwriter Assistant. Duties and qualifications include three to five years experience in the life insurance industry preferred. Assists in the processing and allocation of cases to reinsurance companies; checks all insurance applications with Medical Information Bureau; completes telephone interviews; processes all cancel, declines, and postponed applications; provides assistance to members and agents concerning insurance certificates such as coverage and options available, endowments, general office and clerical duties, operates general office machines and scanners, computer literate in Windows-based software, proficient in medical terminology, bilingual strongly recommended. Must be organized and have the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

Submit Resume and Application To: PO Box 100, Temple, TX, 76503, Attn: Human Resources. Applications may be completed online at www.spjst.org. Application Deadline: 02/09/15

SPJST is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. —SPJST—

For SPJST updates, find us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/spjst

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Feb. 28

2015 Lodge Officer Workshops District Two Lodge Officer Workshop Lodge 29, Taylor • 10 a.m. District Three Lodge Officer Workshop Lodge 6, Cottonwood • 6 p.m. District Three Lodge Officer Workshop Lodge183, Arlington • 10 a.m. District Four Lodge Officer Workshop Chinese Restaurant, Midland • 10 a.m. District Four Lodge Officer Workshop Golden Corral, Abilene • 5 p.m. District Six Lodge Officer Workshop Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje • 6 p.m. District Seven Lodge Officer Workshop Lodge 107, Floresville • 10 a.m.

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VӖSTNÍK Lodge 81, Needville Doris Nell Gurecky Donald Eugene Lenert Elfrieda Schweinle Stanley John Spacek

District Five

for your membership

SPJST Recognizes Longtime Members

75-Year Members

Lodge 87, Temple Joe Thomas Surovik

Joined SPJST in 1940

Lodge 13, Dime Box Dyonis Floyd Kubelka

District One

Lodge 17, New Tabor Mildred M. Crnkovic Franklin William Maresh Vlasta F. Surovik Lillie Mae Wright Lodge 67, Schulenburg Thaddeus Kubala

Lodge 201 Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Charles J. Zalesak Lodge 18, Elgin Mildred David Mary E. York

District Two Lodge 20, Granger Velma Jean Kubala

Lodge 24, Cyclone Jeanette Elaine Andel Darlene Wanda Cabla Albina A. Dornhoefer Franklin J. Martinec Henry Earl Pomykal

Lodge 47, Seaton Marvin James Chlapek Eugene Harry Kotrla Martha Palla

Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga Edna Schroeder

District Three

Lodge 35, Elk Theodore W. Bordovsky Lodge 54, West Agnes Dujka Ilan I. Opella

Lodge 84, Dallas Roberta Ann Bickle

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Patricia J. Dearing Mary Anne Gibson Joseph Paul Hubenak Eugene W. Koci Stanislav K. Krenek Norma Jean McLendon Lodge 130, Dallas Martha Imogene Parma Julius Podhrasky Carol Sue Reed Jerry Adolph Stransky Lodge 49, Rowena Vendeline Foltz Elizabeth Renn

District Four Lodge 73, Seymour Adolfie Simaichl

Lodge 88, Houston Emil Bednar Helen Mildred Champion Emilie E. Guettner George S. Kadera Stephine E. Lenart Isabel E. Otto Rosie Schiller Emilie Slovak Lodge 91, San Jacinto Alvin Albert Franta Lodge 139, Danbury Elsie Marie Kadera

Lodge 162, Iowa Colony Josephine J. Divin Lodge 172, Pasadena Mary C. O’Rear

Lodge 23, Moravia Marvin Cernik

District Six

Lodge 28, East Bernard Emil W. Faltisek Lodge 63, Sweet Home Irene Herbst Wayne Morris Wendt Lodge 148, El Maton Martha Jane Schimek

Lodge 107, Floresville Marietta Matheaus

District Seven Lodge 125, Westhoff Joseph L. Hurta

Lodge 202, Jourdanton Isabel M. Ventrcek Mary Anna Weigang

5o-Year Members Joined SPJST in 1964

Lodge 1, Fayetteville Gladys E. Alexander James Edward Rohde Herman Schramm, III Frank C. Svrcek

District One

Lodge 9, Snook Beverly Jean Borders Wallye Jean Hood George E. Jakubik Thomas J. Junek Yvonne F. Kovar Ernest Martin Lillie Macik Martin Shirley A. Mueller Richard R. Vajdak

Lodge 13, Dime Box Glen Paul Jiral

Lodge 17, New Tabor Steve E. Bravenec Darial G. Courtney Martha J. Dodd John Anthony Garbs Carl W. Maresh Clyde P. Mikeska Floyd E. Mikeska Patrick Lee Valenta

Lodge 38, Kovar Brenda Kay Ingram Max M. Jones James R. Morris

Lodge 39, Bryan Doris Ann Heath Norman Jim Holubec Ernest Jeske, Jr. Albert E. Macik Albert Joe Macik Wanda Sue Matejka Lodge 51, Ellinger Donnie Lee Divin Ronny Gene Supak

Lodge 67, Schulenburg Adrienne E. Kobza Elmer A. Ulrich Thomas Urban, Jr. Dale L. Holub Lodge 94, Wheelock Peggy J. Scasta Robert Lee Scasta Sidney Gary Williams

Lodge 106, La Grange Larry John Spacek

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Lodge 141, Sealy Cynthia Agnor Mary Ann Konesheck Patrice Stolarski Vacek Lodge 169, Brenham Daniel T. Bilski Lynn O. Dusek, Jr. Denise S. Ebert Karl W. Ebert Clarence Majewski Patrick H. Majewski

Lodge 179, Warrenton Joan Sue Goehring Laverne E. Kunkel Orville W. Kunkel Brenda Gail Sandras Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station Andrew Vavra, Jr.

Lodge 201 Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Dixon James Ashorn Robin Renee Duncum Dale M. Kollatschny Jerome Malota, Jr. Karen Sue Raeke Margie Ann Stockman John W. Susen, Jr. Boyd Ueckert Lodge 15, Buckholts Kimberlee A. Slavik Verna Faye Vansa Albert A. Vrazel

District Two

Lodge 18, Elgin Hulda Alice Kovar

Lodge 20, Granger Lorene Ruth Beatty Nelson R. Hall, Jr. Lodge 24, Cyclone Charles D. Amos Ted Allen Coker Mary Ann Cosper Ronald Joe Kaulfus James G. McCall Ryan Joel Sebek Jeffrey Lane Tepera Gary Lynn Vasek Marvin Otto Wilde

Lodge 29, Tayor Randy W. Balusek Betty G. Cantrell Tommy D. Cantrell Jerry Wayne Faltesek Sue Ann Faltesek

Edwina Lea Jezisek Donald Lee Jirasek John Kelly Kincl Edwin Kotrla, Jr. Gladiola M. Kruse Clayton C. Lefner K.L. McConchie, Jr. Mark E. Pasemann Paul Pasemann, Jr. Julius Pavlas, Jr. Claire P. Rich David Dean Roznovak Randall W. Shiller Sheryl Denise Wilkins

Lodge 47, Seaton Timothy L. Chlapek Marcia Marian Dodd Donna Fricke Durbin Deborah Sue Hejl Lois Ruth Hejl Evelyn Fricke Henning Sharon Kay Hilliard Douglas McCall Holland Joyce M. Klinkovsky Martha Kopriva Richard Alan Kuban Wilton Marek, Jr. Judy Ann McCarthy Kenneth John Paysse, Sr. David Charles Pechal Sandra Perry Virginia Lee Ringwald Sherry Lynn Russell Gene E. Skrabanek Clarence R. Sodek Lewis J. Sodek, Jr. James C. Sula Lisa M. Tepera Elden Jerome Zavodny Lodge 48, Beyersville Gregory A. Leshikar Dolores M. Woelfel

Lodge 80, Holland Hamblen Coleman Benner Kathryn A. Dusek Joe Edward Fronek Constance M. Petitfils Ann E. (Fronek) Sladovnik Lodge 87, Temple Blane K. Bartek William C. Black Delano F. Carmen La Verne Hoelscher Edna M. Hurta James D. Oberg

Lodge 177, Academy Ruth Irene Hollas

Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Marie Helen Pavelka

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Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga Timothy J. Skupin

District Three

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Rhonda K. Ruzicka Cutair Victor J. Kotch Freddie G. Machac Douglas W. Pierce Dale Wayne Polansky Jinger S. Quillian Mary Ann Quillian William M. Ruzicka Margaret M. Schutza Robert Joe Seith Robert James Svrcek Joseph W. Veselka Lodge 25, Ennis Donny Lyn Dlabaj Rita Jane Holland Shiela M. Holy Kay Lynn Kovar Charles D. Macalik Lillian Macalik Vickie Elaine McDonald Royce F. Trojacek Bob H. Trojacek, Jr. Jo Ann Trojacek Turner Frank Zabojnik

Lodge 35, Elk Ruby Brown Jonathan Lee Burch Winfred Charles Burch, Sr. Clara M. Childs Emelious Childs David Wayne Haggerty John Ed. Mach George B. Polansky Cynthia Kay Simonsen Rosie Anna Wood Lodge 54, West Janet M. Gerik Clemmie A. Kadlubar Jerry Ray Kadlubar Vincent E. Kadlubar Ted H. Kostohryz Billy Wayne Kral Annette Joyce Prnka Allen Dale Soukup Lodge 66, Waco Carole M. Cervenka Paula Claridy Larry Gene Juricek Elwood W. Lander Jerry G. Maynard Madeline D. Simcik

Lodge 84, Dallas John R. Albers William Eugene Barton

James W. Conner James P. Foitek Larry Wayne Gaiser Patricia A. Johnson Walter L. Kalmus, Jr. Janet Reneé Nuziard Lawrence Donald Petr Leonard L. Rejcek Barbara D. Talley Johnny Whearley, Jr. Sherri A. Williams

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Gregory S. Arrington Allen Eugene Dana Marian Holomek Fernandes Darrell W. Hilbun Willie Gary Lackey David R. McDougald Doylene Pope Mark Alan Record Lisa S. Shumway Lodge 101, Gainesville Irlene W. Sykora Lodge 130, Dallas Sharon F. Kovar Milton R. Tupy Mary Ann White

Lodge 135, Ennis Alan Ray Houdek Carl Wayne Novak

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Anna M. Chernosky Mary Ann Grabowski Melissa Ann Kleva Joseph Ervin Steinman Lodge 178, Longview Leonard Phillip Gill Lodge 180, Burleson Philip Psencik Lodge 205, Terrell Jimmy Joe Vrzalik Louis Michael Vavra Lodge 49, Rowena Don Alan Schroeder

District Four

Lodge 73, Seymour Jena Ann Fleming Anita J. Lyne Vickie Lee Wright

Lodge 160, San Angelo Brenda Lee Cofer Lillie Ruth Havlak Herman Dewyan Weise

Lodge 215, South Plains Peggy L. Klafka Lodge 81, Needville Olga R. Anders Diana Lee Dorman Mark Alan Fojtik Sharon Lynn Grigar George Anton Holub, Jr. Theodore K. Kovasovic Genevieve Mikeska Terry G. Nesvadba Frances Pekar Clyde W. Raesner Darlene Schnell Annabel Sechelski Glenn T. Stracik Walter Todd, Jr.

District Five

Lodge 88, Houston Deborah Kay Albert Ivan John Anders Kathleen E. Becan Anna Boehm Wilhelm E. Boehm Terry Lynn Bowlin John T. Bradley Brenda Ann Brosch Kenneth M. Broz Mary Ann Bunel Jo Ann Buri Vivian M. Crouch James Descant, Jr. Ray Odes Dixon Helen S. Dotson Marie E. Dybala Lisa Schramek Ehrig Gladys Mae Elolf Melanie B. Falco Barbara Jean Fisher Tanya Sue Fisher Barbara B. Fowler Lawrence E. Frazier Margaret A. Gray Melissa Fowler Greenblatt Thomas Jay Greer Virginia H. Gregory David Earl Grogg John L. Grogg Rita J. Henderson Gary Lee Henneke Rosalie M. Hensley Eunice Carol Herring Anita T. Hill Eileen C. Hockman Lois Marie Huber Thomas Wayne Huber Mildred L. Huebner Fred Earl Huebner, Jr. Linda Dell Kirschbaum Annette Klekar Kelly Jane Kobza Charles Kolek, Jr.

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Catherine A. Kosh Eddie Frank Kosh Peter J. Kresta Raymond A. Krolczyk Barbara D. Kuropata Edwin S. Kuropata Emil F. Kuropata Brice Carroll Laird Susan Kay Lewandowski Linda J. Linder Leona D. Luczak Arlene Marie Malak Marceil Rosalie Malak Edna May Manning Thomas J. Marek Evelyn A. Maresh Suzanne McCauley Donald McWilliams Douglas E. Miksch Micahel K. Milligan Karen Moody Milton L. Moody Tawana Fay Mueller Lesa Gay Mueschke Robin Ray Mueschke Margaret L. Mumma Rosa F. Mynar Paul L. Nevlud Roy Jake Noski Bettie Lynn Oeser Roger Dale Oeser Jo Ann Orlando Mary Marie Otto Adella Ann Patek Jimmie Patek, Jr. Bernard W. Peska Mary Michulka Peska Robert Joe Peska William Ray Peska Jimmie S. Petrash Mary B. Pradek Bruce Alan Raabe David Chris Raabe Alfonse Raska Benjamin C. Raska Gladys C. Reeve Robert K. Reeve Mindy C. Reeves Wendy Lynne Reeves Gloria Ann Reuter Wilburn W. Reuter Carla Ruth Roberts Melody A. Rountree Vincent L. Roznovsky Henry Rubach, Jr. Helen G. Rybak Joyce Rybak Clara Dybala Sadtler Henry Jero Schneider, Jr. Sidney A. Seawright Willa Mae Sebek Jeanette Murray Sebesta Charlotte Selldin Lavern Annie Siller

Victor L. Siller Devran D. Simons Lillie D. Simons Steven D. Simons George Slanina, Jr. Michael W. Slavik Edwina T. Smallwood Evelyn Stringfellow Marie M. Stryk Peggy Jean Szymanski Winston E. Tipp Richard Ray Turner Alfred Vaculik, Jr. Emil John Veselka Victor J. Veselka Alma Olga Waligura Carrie Qurka Walkoviak Gail M. Wilkinson Milton C. Winkler Patsy M. Winkler Lloyd W. Wubbenhorst Larry Joe Zajicek Judi Ann Zastrow Loren Ann Zastrow Mark W. Zastrow Kenneth J. Zetka

Lodge 91, San Jacinton Jonathan G. Jurek Gerald A. Koudelka Roy D. Loggins Paul B. Michalik Lodge 139, Danbury Kelly Albert Pekar Bryan Joseph Peltier Paula R. Wagner Roger E. Wagner

Lodge 142, Houston Deloris Ann Blahuta James M. Blahuta Debra Lynne Bosco Leonard M. Hermis Adolph R. Kazmir Nancy Perez Patricia Ann Schleider Julius A. Sedlar Val Rudolph Stein Dorothy J. Tumis Harvey Eugene Tumis

Lodge 172, Pasadena Raymond G. Bohacek Josephine Hitchcock Sandra Jaroszewski Jerome W. Kahanek Jack Richard Kivch Sharon Ann Kucera Catherine Lenora Zella Antone V. Zvonek

Lodge 181, Conroe Dorothy Ann Cupp Ruth Kramer Hardy

Lodge 196, Houston-West Rose E. Russo Lodge 4, Hallettsville James A. Evans Gary Wayne Heinzel Darren Muenster Joyce Mary Pesek Mark Allen Sevcik

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Lodge 8, Weimar Vlad Cernoch, Jr. Bethany A. Guthmann Carolyn Moreno Bobby G. Veselka Eugene L. Veselka Henrietta M. Veselka Paul Veselka Albina Justine Wagner Marilyn Yates Lodge 23, Moravia Edwin J. Vaculik

Lodge 28, East Bernard Janell Marie Austin James C. Barta Desire D. Harris Jeffrey Hlavinka Deborah M. Klecka Sally Ann Koym Lillian Kelner Neely Mark Lynn Pribyl Lori Ann Sliva Marc W Starustka Susan E. Valigura Albert S. Zahradnik Lodge 30, Taiton Billie J. Krpec Darrell W. Krpec De Ann Krpec Susan Krpec Ronnie W. McGee Kyle Kenneth Nohavitza Monica Jean Staff Lodge 32, Victoria Joy Lynn Sternadel Thomas Lee Vanek Michael Joe Zella

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Allen J. Hajovsky Edwin Kulcak Patricia A. Mamerow Frankie M. Norris Lawrence Stavinoha Marsha Lynne Tucker

Lodge 63, Sweet Home Sharon R. Chaloupka Bernard Mladenka Dale Gene Pesek Judy Marie Tobola Julius Tobola, Jr. Albina J. Wagner Lodge 151, Wharton Cynthia A. Bucek Janie Ann Bucek Madeline F. Kubosh Caroline Oliver Anthony M. Spacek Susan Lee Armbrister Lodge 184, Moulton Johnnie Dierschke Bridget Ann Fojt Mary Ann Fojt Randy Lee Fojt Glen A. Holub Michael D. Kubicek Beth Marie Marek Roberta Ann Mejias Elmer J. Michna F.J. Moczygemba Dennis Mraz

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Victoria A. Clem Linda L. Cooper Joseph Albin Dlabaja Sheila Gregorcyk Suzanne Gregorcyk Robert Wayne Jaksik Linda Kay Moore Johnny D. Portman Tracie Ann Portman Marcus F. Rebecek

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Susan C. Sacky Leon F. Tudyke, Jr.

Lodge 107, Floresville Jacqueline Hons Ames Edward A. Baumann Kenneth M. Bayer Denis James Brysch Harvey A. Foegelle Joyce L. Foegelle Sally P. Foegelle Larry F. Kotara Lynette Ann Liska Randy Gene Odom Nancy E. Pawelek Michael J. Polasek Lodge 117, Floreville Linda S. Haisler Starla Kay Janak Michael L. Korff David John Lewis Trudi Kay Zaplac

Lodge 133, San Antonio Viola F. Graff Barbara A. Herden Nancy E. Lacombe George E. Ligocky Lodge 202, Jourdanton Elsie E. Huschke Kathleen M. McCreary Marie Polasek

For any information regarding this listing, please contact the President’s Department at the SPJST Home Office. —SPJST—

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From the Fraternal Department State FAC Shares February Updates

District Spring Meetings District spring meetings are right around the corner and will begin in March. These meetings are informative, and your participation and input is very important for the success of SPJST and your district. What better time to meet fellow SPJST members in your district. Please plan to attend the meeting in your district. They are: District One—Sunday, April 19 Lodge 9, Snook District Two—Sunday, March 15 Lodge 29, Taylor District Three—Sunday, April 26 Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Four—To Be Announced District Five—Sunday, April 12 Lodge 88, Houston District Six—Sunday, March 15 hosted by Lodge 32, Victoria at The Officers Club 333 Bachelor Drive Victoria Regional Airport Sunday, March 29 hosted by Lodge 185, New Braunfels

FAC Reporting Requirements for 2015 Last year, I reported to you the Fraternal Task Force of the American Fraternal Alliance, SPJST’s nationwide trade association, reviewed activities across a broad range of fraternal areas, seeking to establish common standards of fraternal reporting and record keeping. This was a big change for all on how to report your lodge fraternal hours. The process in reporting those hours is found at www.fraternalsgive.org. I created login IDs and passwords for those Fraternal Activities Coordinators that I had email address information. Under the reporting method, the FAC will complete a simple one-page fill-in-the-blank/check-off form for each lodge meeting, fraternal activity, and/or community service project on the www.fraternalsgive.org website. The new “one-form fits all” eliminates the need for the three-part forms that have been used by SPJST for a number of years. The process also eliminates the necessity of filing both the FAC mid-year report and FAC annual report. Instead, the new form may be completed online following the lodge meeting or event. If the FAC does not have access to a personal computer, he/she may submit the information on a paper form. It will then be necessary for the

FAC to send the completed forms into the SPJST Home Office on a quarterly basis, enabling Home Office personnel to key in the information. Watch your mail as I will be including the Fraternal Activities Coordinator position description and 2015 Reference Guide and paper reporting forms. This guide will have important information such as FAC Reporting Requirements Streamlined for 2015, Premium Refund Program Expanded to Include Incentives, and Lodge Activity Guide.

SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood will host the 2015 State Straight Domino Tournament on Saturday, March 7. All participants are encouraged to preregister no later than Monday, March 2. This will give ample time to the hosting lodge on the amount of food to prepare for the event. Lodge 6, Cottonwood members will be working hard to make this event successful and enjoyable for everyone. To register, contact Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez in the Fraternal Department at tammym@spjst.com or (800) 7277578. Please invite and encourage your friends to participate and enjoy a day of fraternalism. Registration for members and non- members will be $7 and will include lunch.

State 42 Domino Tournament The State 42 Domino Tournament will be hosted by Lodge 49, Rowena on Saturday, April 11. Please preregister by March 30 so I can let the host lodge know how much food to prepare for lunch. We do accept walk-ins as well. We hope to see many of our domino players in attendance along with non-members. To register, contact Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez in the Fraternal Department at tammym@spjst.com or (800) 7277578. Please invite and encourage your friends to participate and enjoy a day of fraternalism. Registration for members and non- members will be $7 and will include lunch.

Fraternal Alliance of Texas Scholarship Program Members at the Fraternal Alliance Of Texas convention in October 2008 voted to establish the proceeds of the

bowling tournament to fund the scholarship program. You can find the Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Scholarship application on our SPJST website at www.spjst.org/scholarships.html. All applications must be postmarked by Saturday, February 28, 2015. Graduating high school seniors or equivalent who have an active fraternal life insurance certificate in force for at least one year prior to January 1 of the year in which the scholarship is being applied, and plan to enter college in the fall term following the announcement of their award, will be eligible to submit an application for the FAOT Scholarship. Late applications will not be accepted. Send completed applications and any attachments to: Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Scholarship Program 211 Cottonwood Lane Seguin, Texas 78155

100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Although the deadline to apply for a scholarship is February 1, the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive continues through March 31. Thanks to all lodges and members who have contributed to this worthy cause to assist members in furthering their education and helping them to achieve career goals. Keep those pennies coming in. Any amount will be graciously accepted.

Join Hands Day May 2 marks the date for this year’s Join Hands Day. Join Hands Day is a program of the American Fraternal Alliance. The 125-year-old organization unites not-for-profit fraternal benefit societies that operate in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. We hope your lodge has discussed plans for a project to involve youth, adults and other organizations to make improvements in your community. This year, SPJST wants lodges to invite other community organizations such as Lions Club, Volunteer Fire Departments, Kiwanis, Boy/Girl Scouts . . . You can visit American Fraternal Alliance webpage at http://fraternalalliance.org and under the Meeting menu, click on Join Hands Day for more ideas. The Home Office again will offer the $100 incentive to all lodges that register their project with the Home Office. You can do this by completing the Join Hands Day flyer and returning it to the SPJST Home Office. Again, this year, American Fraternal Alliance is asking not to register your projects on their website prior to Join Hands Day. They are asking that you share stories of your projects, including and

especially, photos on its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/fraternalalliance. If you have any questions, you can contact Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez at tammym@spjst.com or (800) 727-7578 or myself at frankh@spjst.com or my cell phone (254) 534-0681.

Happy Valentine’s Day – February 14 When did it all start? There are various theories on the origin of Valentine's Day, but the most popular dates back to the time of the Roman Empire during the reign of Claudius II, 270 A.D. Claudius didn't want men to marry during wartime because he believed single men made better soldiers. Bishop Valentine went against his wishes and performed secret wedding ceremonies. For this, Valentine was jailed and then executed by order of the Emperor on February 14. While in jail, he wrote a love note to the jailer’s daughter, signing it, “From your Valentine.” Sound familiar? Here are some more fun facts about Valentine’s Day: • Richard Cadbury produced the first box of chocolates for Valentine's Day in the late 1800s. • More than 35 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will be sold for Valentine’s Day.

Remember your loved ones on Valentine’s Day! We are here to help if you need assistance. Please feel free to contact me at (254) 534-0681 or email frankh@spjst.com. You can also contact Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez by telephone - (800) 727- 7578 or (254) 773-1575 or email - tammym@spjst.com. Your District FAC is also available to assist you. They are: District One FAC Kyle Skrabanek (979) 820-0531 District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch (254) 771-0193 District Three FAC Vicki Sims (214) 763-0341 District Four FAC Janeece Williams (806) 632-5239 District Five FAC Patricia Bruce (281) 890-4933 District Six FAC Helen Zabransky (361) 798-3347 District Seven FAC Glen Pruski (830) 469-6377 Fraternally submitted, Frank Horak State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—

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SPJST Seeks Funds to Establish Frank E. Klinkovsky, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

In loving memory of Honorary SPJST District Two Director and Home Office Staff Member Frank E. Klinkovsky, Sr. who passed away on May 10, 2014, Lodge 47, Seaton and Brother Frank’s family are seeking to raise funds to establish an endowed scholarship fund in Brother Frank’s name. When the fund reaches $10,000, SPJST will begin awarding scholarships in his name. Brother Klinkovsky had 23 years of service with the Home Office. He was employed as State Fraternal Activities Coordination from 1988 to 1996. He then served as District Two Director from 1997 to 2004. He returned to the Home Office as Fraternal Department Assistant in 2005 and continued in the position until his death. Brother Frank had a passion for his

family, his friends, SPJST, his country, and above all, his faith. His zeal for life was contagious. Known for always being concerned about others, he was a man of service. He served his country in the Navy, served his community through SPJST, served children as District Two Youth Counselor from 1971 to 1988, served his family as a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and most importantly, served his Lord and Savior. A lifelong member of Lodge 47, Seaton, Frank held many positions in the lodge. He also worked as curator for the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple. Please complete the form below and mail your donation today. Donors will be listed in the Vestnik. Thank you for your support.

Frank E. Klinkovsky, Sr. Memorial Endowment Fund Donations

The following donations have been received from May 2014 to January 2015 for the Frank E. Klinkovsky, Sr. Memorial Endownment Fund. Fund donations total $6,073.50. Cynthia Hutka Sandra Dubcak Nancy Miller Margaret Campbell R.W. and Judy Jeske Katherine Morris Bobby and Betty Malovets Debbie Dohnalik Gary Rehm Doris Tyroch Sheila and Randy Hartley Gene and Betty Engbrock Roy and Becky Vajdak Frank and Debbie Klinkovsky Louis and Ruth Kohutek Larry and Carol Olejnik Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Marek Edward and Doris Klinkovsky SPJST Lodge 80, Holland Doug and Karen Hutckins Tamara Gettys Paul and Becky Sutter Susan Shofner Bradley Sutter Donica Zabcik Jason Sutter Holly Knecht Brandi Cantu Billye Westlake SPJST Scholarship Fund — Frank E. Klinkovsky, Sr. Memorial Donation Amount: $___________

In Memory of:_____________________________________ Donation by:______________________________________ Address:_________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Make checks payable to SPJST Frank E. Klinkovsky, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund. Mail to: SPJST Attention: Memorial Scholarship Fund PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

State Tarok Tournament set for February 7 at Lodge 84, Dallas

SPJST State Tarok Tournament is Saturday, February 7, 2014, at SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., and play begins at 9 a.m. The tournament is open to the public, ages 16 and above. Cost is $7 per member and non-member. Entry fee includes snacks and lunch. Prizes will be awarded. To register, call Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez (800) 727-

7578 or email tammym@spjst.com. Participants may also register online at www.spjst.org. Please register by Monday, February 2.

Directions to SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas Lodge hall is located at 2625 Floyd Street. From IH35 in Dallas, take IH20 East. From IH20 East, take the IH45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH45 runs into Highway 75. Take a right at the Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street and turn right. Hall is the second building on the right. —SPJST—

Fraternal Bowling Tournament: February 7 in New Braunfels

Attention All Texas Fraternal Bowlers and Fans! Make plans now to be in New Braunfels, Texas, on Saturday February 7, 2015, and join in the fun and excitement of the 11th Annual Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Bowling Tournament. The tournament begins at 12 noon at Fiesta Lanes, located at 1202 Huisache Avenue (behind HEB) in New Braunfels. Come on out to bowl or to cheer on your society’s bowlers as they compete for the coveted Golden Fraternal Cup! Silent auction and tournament proceeds benefit The Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Scholarship Fund. Gift items for the silent auction will be greatly appreciated! Make it a date! Special Valentine’s Day auction items and door prizes will be awarded! The entry fee is $20 per person. Please make sure that your registration materials are received by January 30. Entry forms can be downloaded from www.spjst.org. Or mail your name, address, lodge, and fraternal you are bowling for along with the entry fee to: FAOT Bowling Tournament c/o Chester Jenke 211 Cottonwood Lane Seguin, Texas 78155

Make checks payable to FAOT (Fraternal Alliance Of Texas). No outside food or drinks, please. Great in-house dining. No alcohol is allowed.

Tournament Guidelines 1. Must be a member, at least 16 years of age, in good standing of one of the fraternal organizations participating in the Fraternal Alliance Of Texas. Challenge is open to bowlers and nonbowlers.

2. Teams will consist of five members—any combination of men and women. Although teams are encouraged, individual entries will be accepted. You do not have to have a full team to enter the tournament. Lodges are encouraged to enter multiple teams.

3. Winning organization will be determined by pin fall. The total pin fall for each organization will be divided by the total number of participants for that organization to determine an average for the three games bowled. The organization with the highest average will be declared the winner.

4. Each participant must bowl three games. 5. If a participant is a member of more than one fraternal society, he/she must decide which organization that he/she is bowling for before bowling.

6. Awards will be presented to the top three males and top three females for high series and high game.

7. Cost will be $20 per person, or $100 for a team of five bowlers.

8. Registration is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. with the tournament beginning at 12 noon. —SPJST—

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Lodge 4 Hallettsville meets this Sunday

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville met on Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce meeting room at 3 p.m. Secretary-Treasurer Helen Zabransky opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. She then read the minutes to the last meeting, correspondence, and gave the financial report. A report was given on the Christmas party which was enjoyed by those attending. Members were reminded that the District Six Spring Meeting will be Sunday, March 15, hosted by Lodge 32, Victoria. Our officers will be installed at that meeting. Door prizes were given and lunch served. Next Meeting—February 8 The next meeting will be Sunday, February 8 at the Chamber meeting room at 3 p.m. Games will be played, door prizes given, and lunch served. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—

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

SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 773-8087

Email: melaniez@vvm.com

Questions? Call (800) 727-7578

Lodge 25, Ennis plans February 14 dance/fundraiser

Dear Readers, Lodge 25, Ennis will hold a dance and drawing on Saturday, February 14. Music will be provided by the Ennis Flashbacks and 2nd String Band. There are several items that will be awarded, but the grand prize is a John Deere Zero Turn Mower donated by Brazos Valley Equipment Co. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. that evening. All proceeds will go towards lodge expenses. Everyone, please mark your calendar and come out to the SPJST Valentine Fundraiser Dance and plan on having a great time! For more information, contact JoAnn Needham (214) 837-9490 or (214) 837-6377. Fraternally yours, Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard meets this Sunday

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Dear Members, Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard will hold its February meeting on the scheduled second Sunday, the 8th, at 12 noon, in the Community Room of the East Bernard Branch Library, 746 Clubside Drive. The agenda will be open to business needing immediate attention. The fare for the fraternal hour luncheon will be standard at this writing. As to the January meeting, a bare quorum was present, and all reports were accepted as given. It was announced that the February meeting would be held on the standard second Sunday, the 8th, at 12 noon. The March meeting will be held at the District Six Spring Meeting, the third Sunday, the 15th, which will be held in the Foster Field Officers Club in Victoria. Also, the May meeting will be held on the third Sunday, the 17th. At present, the April meeting will be held on the scheduled second Sunday. More will come on these dates later. To the faithful: See you Sunday, plan to attend, and this writer remains ... Ze bratrským pozdravů Joseph D. Nezval, FIC Vice President —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton reports on January meeting

Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 30, Taiton held its regular monthly meeting on January 4, 2015, at Taiton Community Center. President Yvonne Marcaurele called the meeting to order. Members present recited the Pledge of Allegiance led by Fraternal Activities Coordinator Tommy Drapela, and a moment of silence was observed for any sick or departed members. Secretary Wanda Dorotik called the roll of officers and members. She then read the December meeting minutes. Treasurer Lisa Bubela gave her report on the financial standing of our lodge. She asked for and received a motion to pay all bills pertaining to the expenses for the Christmas social. FAC Tommy Drapela reminded the members of the upcoming events around the state. The upcoming banquet will be held on January 31 at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. A lodge officer workshop will be held at Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje hall on February 17. Join Hands Day will be May 2, and we will need to plan a project. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela gave reported on the comings and goings of our youth program. She thanked the members for their participation and assistance at the annual Christmas social. It was a great success. Director Karen Kaspar reported on her recent activities. She wished the members a very Happy New Year. She informed us that the District Six Spring Meeting will be held in Victoria on March 15.

Lodge 13, Dime Box Appreciates New Signs

Lodge 13, Dime Box expresses thanks to Donnie and Janice Victorick for donating two new signs for our SPJST hall. The signs were in bad shape, and the new

ones are a much needed improvement. Thanks again, Donnie and Janice. We really appreciate your gift. —Submitted by Floyd Kostelka, Vice President

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President Yvonne Marcaurele thanked the members for hosting a successful Christmas social. She complimented the members for being able to come together once again to get the job done.

New Business District Six Spring Meeting will be hosted by Lodge 32, Victoria on March 15 in Victoria. We hope to see everyone there. Happy birthday was wished to Wanda Dorotik and Carolina Covarrubia. We wish them many more to come. Happy 39th anniversary was wished to Leroy and Karen Kaspar and happy 17th anniversary to Keith and Sarah Kresta. Congratulations, and we wish them many more years of wedded bliss in the future.

Next Meeting—February 8 Our next meeting will be on Sunday, February 8. The location and time will be decided on at a later time, and the members will be notified. The meeting was adjourned by President Yvonne Marcaurele. Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 32, Victoria meets February 12

Lodge 32, Victoria will meet Thursday, February 12, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. Just reminding everyone of the February meeting. We will be celebrating January, February, and March birthdays. Buddy and Nancy Zaplac will be bringing the birthday cake, and Mike and Kathy Ahlstrom will provide refreshments. And, of course, it is right before Valentine’s Day so we just might have a little something to remind you Cupid is in the air. It’s hard to believe the first month of 2015 has come and gone. The older we get the faster time goes! Don’t forget – Thursday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m. Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—

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P P P Presenting 2015 Officers P P P SPJST Lodge 13, Dime Box

The 2014 officers of Lodge 13, Dime Box are, left to right, Vice President Floyd Kostelka, Treasurer Debbie Kostelka, Secretary LaDonna Jatzlau, and President Ricky Ford.

years. We hope to see all members present at the meeting. Fraternally, Ardis Bacak —SPJST—

Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje meets this Sunday Lodge 41 Dear Members, Port Lavaca SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje will meet on Sunday, February 8, to host 2015, at 1 p.m. at El Campo-Hillje appreciation social hall. All of our meetings will be held on the second Sunday of every month at 1 p.m. instead of 2 p.m. as in past

P P P Presenting 2015 Officers P P P SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville

The 2015 officers of Lodge 48, Beyersville are, left to right, President Albert Filla, Second Vice President/Youth Leader Jan Filla, Secretary Juanette Meiske, Treasurer Bonnie Urbanek, Reporter Paula Kennedy, and Assistant Reporter Alice Bracewell. Not pictured is First Vice President Robert Leshikar and Assistant Youth Leader Donna Vanecek.

Lodge 41, Port Lavaca will host a membership appreciation social and dinner on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at the Texas Tradition Restaurant, located at 234 East Main Street in Port Lavaca, Texas, at 6 p.m. Please RSVP by Thursday, February 5 to Lodge 41 President Franklin Jurek (361) 920-9674. We look forward to seeing everyone! —SPJST—

Lodge 48 Beyersville invites all to family fun night You are invited!

What: Family Fun Night When: Every second and fourth Friday of each month Where: Lodge 48, Beyersville Time: Starts at 6:30 p.m.

It’s free of charge and open to the public. Bring your favorite snacks and games, and enjoy the night with friends and family. For more information, contact Jan Filla (512) 450-8210 or email janaree99@hotmail.com. —SPJST—

Lodge 80, Holland reports on January meeting

SPJST Lodge 80, Holland was called to order by President Rita Spinn on January 4, 2015, at 5:05 p.m. Membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for the departed members. All officers were present. Installations of officers for 2015 of Lodge 80 were installed by State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak. Motion was made by Victoria Pa-

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jestka and seconded by Shirley Liles to accept the minutes of the November meeting. Motion carried. Financial report was read by Frank Pajestka, Jr. Motion was made by Curtis Wolf and seconded by Regina Peevey to accept the financial report. The financial report was approved by the board of directors prior to the meeting. Motion carried. FAC Frank Pajestka, Jr. gave his report. SPJST Awards Banquet with the theme “Let the Good Times Roll!” would be held on January 31. Lifetime Achievement awards will be presented at the District Two Spring Meeting to be held in Taylor, Texas. Motion was made by Frank Pajestka, Jr. and seconded by Curtis Janke to nominate Raymond Balusek, Edwin Balusek, Carol Wolf, Vicki BennerSlye, and Risa Pajestka. Motion carried. Thank you notes were read from SPJST Home Office Scholarship Fund in memory of Dan Balusek, from the families of James W. Johnson and Edna Tyler, and from Marian Hinze. The financial books of Lodge 80 were audited by a committee of Shirley Liles, Barbara Taisler-Hill, and Coleman Benner. All the books are in order. Youth Leader Connie Horak gave her report of upcoming events for the youth. February 14 will be the skating party, and March 21 will be the state youth leader retreat. Texas Work Force forms have been completed. The mission statement for Lodge

Happy Birthday, Andy!

Happy birthday to Lodge 48, Beyersville charismatic member Andy Wuensche who celebrated his birthday January 12.

Scenes from Lodge 48, Beyersville Fun Night

80 was read. Motion was made by Risa Pajestka and seconded by Coleman Benner to make a donation of $250 to Nora Buchanan. A gift card would be sent to Melanie Zavodny. State FAC Frank Horak gave updates from the Home Office. District Two Spring Meeting will be March 15. New SPJST Supreme Lodge Vice President is Clifton Coufal, and our state convention will be in June 2016. On the sick list are Edwin Balusek and Melanie Zavodny Birthdays in January are Curtis Janke, Danny Hill, and Henry Hager. Door prizes from Clem Mikeska donated by Rita Spinn were won by Frank Horak, Frank Pajestka, Sr., Rick Slye, Frank Pajestka, Jr., and Donald Bunte. Bottle of seasonings Jacob Horak, J.D. Coker, Angie Hernandez, Shelby Horak, and Joe W. Liles. Door prize winners were Kathy Hager, Regina Peevey, Rita Spinn, Virginia Benner, and Victoria Pajestka. Meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. with a motion made by Coleman Benner, seconded by Vicki Slye. Linda Hill Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 81 Needville offers scholarship

Any college or technical school bound senior who has been a member of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville for at

Happy Birthday, Erwin!

Happy birthday to Lodge 29, Taylor member Erwin Meiske who celebrated his birthday January 5. He is very spontaneous, intellectual, and highly admired for his resilience!

least one year may apply for a onetime scholarship. Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to SPJST Lodge 81, Needville, 9939 Peterson Road, Needville, Texas 77461 or email jjn9939@yahoo.com on or before March 15, 2015, to receive an application. —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston celebrates Founders Day this Sunday

Come enjoy the day with us at Lodge Pokrok, No. 88, Houston Founders Day Celebration slated for Saturday, February 8, 2015. Lodge 88 is located at 1435 Beall Street in Houston, Texas 77008. Doors open at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. priced at $7 for adults and $4 for children. Menu will be chicken and dumplings. Birthday Club Sisters will sell their famous Czech pastries, and Lodge 88 Orchestra and Choral Group will present their program of the good ol’ Czech music for your enjoyment. The entertainment for the day will be dancing in the beautiful Chandelier Ballroom from 2 until 6 p.m. fea-

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turing music by The Red Ravens. Price for the dance will be $10 per person. Please join us for good ole family fun. For more information, visit our website at www.lodge88.org and SPJST Lodge 88 Facebook. Jo Ann Buri Second Vice President —SPJST—

Lodge 142 Houston mourns loss of member

The meeting of SPJST Lodge 142, Houston was held on January 11, 2015, at 2 p.m. after the luncheon of fried chicken, potato salad, beans, and more with cakes for dessert was served at 1 p.m. We had 33 members and one guest present. We welcomed Vickie Jagar. Roll call of officers showed all present except sales agent Carita Felbermayr. Minutes were read and approved. All officers’ reports were given. Committee reports were also given and approved. The February meeting will be on the 15th, and the March meeting is on

Happy Birthday, Trent!

Happy birthday to Lodge 48, Beyersville member Trent Wuensche who celebrates his birthday February 6. Trent is a zesty, young man with tremendous amounts of energy which keeps his family on their toes. He has a keen, inquiring mind and is interested in getting to the heart of all matters!

the 15th. Our lodge lost a very dear member - Rita Hermis. She was devoted to our Lodge 142, and we will really miss dear Rita for a very long time and always. The oldest male present was Gus Molenovsky; the oldest female present was Joyce Molenovsky; and the youngest child present was Gracie Owens. There were no anniversaries for January. Birthday celebrants were Maurice Dunn - January 6; Jim Owens - January 18; Jo Dien Roznovsky January 25; Mary Wunderlich - January 11; Catherine Manchack - January 1; Lawrence Schilhab - January 29; and Joyce Molenovsky - January 4. Happy birthday to one and all. The January capsule prize was won by Carol LaPaglia. Congratulations! Next Meeting—February 15 The next meeting is on Sunday, February 15 at 2 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST—

Happy Birthday, Emily!

Happy birthday to Lodge 48, Beyersville member Emily Filla who celebrates her birthday on February 18. Don’t let her reserved personality fool you; this youngster is a born rebel! Once you get to know her, you can easily see that she is very intelligent, but her curiosity is her strongest characteristic!

Lodge 142 Houston members enter cookoff

Lodge 179 Warrenton announces new officers

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Lodge 179, Warrenton met Thursday, January 8, 2015. The first order of business was to install new officers. The officers for 2015 are: President/Reporter Ricky Weyand Vice President Ruby Renck Treasurer Ora Lee Levien Secretary Melissa Wickel Financial Secretary Brenda Callahan Fraternal Activities Coordinator Joan Goehring

Representing Lodge 142, Houston at the 60th Oaks Dads Club Barbecue Cookoff are Keith Kieschnick, left, Dennis Hermis. The cookoff was held January 23 and 24 in Houston, Texas.

Lodge 160 San Angelo meets February 11

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at 6 p.m. The Dutch treat dinner and meeting will take place at the Ole Gin Steakhouse in Wall. We invite all members to attend this meeting. Fraternally, Sandra Jansa, President —SPJST—

A meal of fried chicken, donated by Joan Goehring, and side dishes provided by the members was served following the common table prayer. There were eight members and two guests present. After the meal, newly installed President Ricky Weyand called the meeting to order. A plaque was presented to Orville Kunkel for his 11 years of service ( 2004 to 2014) as president of Lodge 179. Congratulations! The Pledge of Allegiance was re-

Lodge 130, Dallas youth shoots first deer

Lodge 130, Dallas youth Jonathan Vrla got his first deer on a trip to visit his family member Elizabeth Boylan in Ridgeland, South Carolina, during the week of Thanksgiving. His first deer was a doe. Then on Thanksgiving Day, he got a 185-pound buck! He even received the “rites of initiation” for getting his first deer by having the deer blood put on him.

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cited. Secretary Melissa Wickel read the minutes of the November and December meetings. Treasurer Ora Lee Levien gave her report. Both reports were accepted as read. FAC Joan Goehring reported on upcoming events and reminded members to turn in their volunteer hours each month. It was decided to keep the membership dues at $6 per year. The January birthdays of LaVerne Kunkel and Ricky Weyand were recognized. There were no anniversaries. It was decided to have our February 12 meeting at Las Patrones Mexican Restaurant in Round Top. The meeting adjourned. Bingo was enjoyed by all. Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 179 Warrenton meets Thursday, Feb. 12

Lodge 179, Warrenton will meet on Thursday, February 12, 2015, at Los Patrones Mexican Restaurant in Round Top. Social will start at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. All members are invited to attend. Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 187, Round Rock supports St. John Vianney Catholic Church

Lodge 182 Falls County plans Blue Valentines party

Lodge 182, Falls County held its monthly meeting on January 11, 2015. The meeting was called to order, and Paetyn Beckendorf lead the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer. Reports and minutes were read and approved. We discussed the Christmas party where it was good to see and visit with everyone. Special thanks to District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky and District Two Director Jesse Pospisil and wife for attending and bringing door prizes.

SPJST Lodge 187, Round Rock Treasurer Rubie Volek, right, presents two checks to Administrative Assistant Kathy Helms of St. John Vianney Catholic Church for the church’s parish Social Ministry. In addition to the Lodge 187’s donation, District Two Director Jesse Pospisil also made a donation from his director’s discretionary fund.

We discussed our next meeting which we will be a Blue Valentines party for our local law enforcement. We will have blue cookies, ice cream, and punch. The party will start at 3:30 p.m. with our regular meeting starting at 3 p.m. Future meetings were discussed, but tabled for further discussion. The meeting adjourned and all enjoyed ice cream and cold drinks Becky Beckendorf Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 200 Bruceville-Eddy posts January birthdays

Happy January birthdays to these Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy members: Jennifer Frerick Sandra Garrett Penny Gonzalez Darren Jupe Gene McBride Ray Langenegger Joshua Robicheau Christina Schramm Michael Turner Deanna Warren

Fraternally, James R. Hosch Vice President —SPJST—

Lodge 200 Bruceville-Eddy posts February birthdays

Happy February birthdays to these Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy members: Dawson Brisbin Sammy Cortasie Justin Davidson

Education and Nature Center Improves Zip Line Take Down Area

SPJST Education and Nature Center Executive Director John Hoelscher reports that he has been working on a safer and better take down area for the zip lines. “Anyone who has ever taken down on zips knows how hard it was to carry the 10-foot A-frame ladder back and forth between the two lines,” John says. “Not only was it hard moving the ladder back and forth during the really hot summer months, it was

always kind of awkward having two people standing on the same ladder.” This new design will allow the person coming down the zip line to walk up on stairs to a platform and the person taking down to easily roll the staircase into position and solid footing while unattaching the zip line’s lanyards from the participant’s harness. “A big thanks to Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club for

making many small donations from their tip jar to the SPJST ENC that eventually added up to enough for the ENC to purchase the materials needed to complete this project,” John adds. “There are still more finishing touches to do to this take down area, but I wanted to go ahead and share what small donations add up to become.” —SPJST—

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Addison Denenberg Justin Girard Delton Heugatter, Sr. Loree Laster Maria Rosa Donna Jean Stephens Ted Tatum Jennifer Valchar Cortney Young Kendall Washburn Fraternally, James R. Hosch Vice President —SPJST—

Ladies Circle of Lodge 92 Fort Worth

The Ladies Circle of Lodge 92 held its first meeting of 2015 on January 13 with 49 members including men attending. Missing were several regulars who were under the weather. New President Cathy Simmank led the group reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, and she welcomed guests for the day. Carolyn Irby brought Louise Collins, and Sunny Kercho brought her husband Stephen. We enjoyed having them and invite them to be with us again. Vice President Theretta Praslicka shared a sweet message followed by one of her thoughtful prayers. Those missing were our beloved Gloria Farek who was reported as “under the weather.” We were shocked to learn the next afternoon that she had passed away peacefully earlier in the day. God’s gain is certainly the world’s loss, and we will miss her more than words can convey. We were also given a report on Mary Ann Kozel who had been taken to Baylor All Saints hospital with several health issues. It is my understanding that she is now recovering at home from her ailments. Theresa Clay and Lois Smith were there with smiles on after recovering from their recent health problems. Minutes were reviewed with no additions or changes, and the financial report was given by Margaret Laymance. Also as Sunshine Chairman, Margaret announced that she sent cards to Stanley and Betty Krenek, Theresa Clay, Monica Willenburg, and Don Morbitzer. There may have been others who were under the weather, but yours truly didn’t get the message. Just know that your lady friends in the

Circle are praying for each of you daily during your difficult times. Since there was not a business meeting in December, the topic of donations was revisited. Although we have given to several local charities in the past, it was determined that we would see if there was something in particular that the lodge could use. A motion was made and passed that the Ladies Circle would donate to the lodge. Also, we discussed and voted on the purchase of a karaoke machine for the Ladies Circle to use. A committee consisting of Marlene Bass, Mary Ann Adcock, and Pauline Morbitzer will research costs, etc. More information will be shared on these projects next month. The topic of “dues” was brought up. Dues have been the same for at least the past four years. While the discussion was lengthy, the bottom line is that dues are going up to $5 for 2015, and should be paid before the March meeting. We are trying to keep them reasonable and affordable. No one had signed up to be hostesses for January; however, quite a few of the ladies pitched in and took care of the kitchen. Thanks went out to Marlene Bass, Janet Basham, Kitty Rippin, Bessie Ellsworth, Christina Apperson, and Wanda Moree for volunteering their time. Oh, and we must never leave Garland Ellsworth out of the mix. He is, after all, the official kitchen cleaner-upper! Thank goodness. As we moved along, our birthday celebrants were recognized and serenaded. We had Bessie Ellsworth, Theresa Clay, Lois Smith, Catherine Ann Davis, Darlene Tompkins, Kitty Rippin, Robert Kurtnick, Ann Cooksey, and Lorinda Manasco. What a wonderful way to start off the year. Everyone was in attendance. There is always much laughter and excitement for those who are picked for door prizes. There was everything in the world imaginable—candles, lotions, and on and on. Theretta closed the meeting with a story and a prayer. Then it was on to lunch with the birthday “babies” leading the way. As always, the Ladies Circle welcomes everyone to join our meetings and enjoy the fellowship we have with each other. See you in February. An FYI Officers for 2015 are:

President Cathy Simmank Vice President Theretta Praslicka Secretary Joan Shropshire

Treasurer/Sunshine Chairman Margaret Laymance

Although I’m speaking for the four of us, I think the officers will agree that we look forward to another year with you. We will try to make the meetings enjoyable, and that’s our solemn promise (smile). So . . . begin-

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ning in February, we suggest wearing red or pink in honor of Valentine’s Day. And you know what, someone may even get to be ‘Sweetheart for the Day.’ Fraternally yours, Joan Simek Shropshire Secretary —SPJST— The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:

SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 773-8087

Email: melaniez@vvm.com

Questions? Call (800) 727-7578

This section is dedicated to the youth of SPJST. As part of its membership benefits, SPJST offers a statewide youth program. If you or someone you know is interested in learning about opportunities offered to young members of SPJST, please contact your local lodge, District Youth Counselor, State Youth Director at (800) 727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.

State Youth Director shares February updates

Dear Youth Leaders, I’m excited! The District Youth Development Workshops and the Youth Leaders Retreat are just around the corner! A lot of important ground will get covered at these sessions — everything from Youth Achievement Day, summer camp, and team building to topics covering youth club leadership, fundraising, socials, and charity projects. The District Youth Development Workshops and the Youth Leaders Retreat are great opportunities for both the youth and their leaders to share ideas, learn something new, and have lots of fun with old and new friends. Please make every effort to participate.

Election of Officers This year, we will elect youth club officers in March. This will allow all new and re-elected officers a chance to learn their officer duties or get a refresher course. Youth leaders and their assistants are to identify all eligible nominees for each position. Please contact your District Youth Counselor or me if you have any questions on this process. Members eligible for

election are anyone who is an active member in good standing who has attended a majority of the meetings. All officers will be encouraged to attend the District Youth Development Workshop in their district. Officers are to be sworn in at the May meeting and take office in June. Youth Development Workshop Please keep your eyes and ears open for your District Youth Development Workshop date, time, and location to be announced. Here are the dates we have scheduled at this time: District Two Saturday, March 28 SPJST Home Office

District Three Saturday, February 21, 2015 Lodge 25, Ennis

Online Camp Applications Please know that applications for LIT Retreat, SPJST Summer Camp, and camp chaperones are available on the spjst.org website. Each camper and camp chaperone needs to fill out a separate camp application. Please be sure to fill in each blank, and if it does not apply to you or your child fill in the space with “N/A”. All camp applications are due June 1, 2015.

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Youth Leaders Retreat Youth Leaders Retreat will be Saturday, March 21 at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. The program starts at 10 a.m. and will continue through 5 p.m. Plan on a fraternal experience that will be both fun and enlightening. One of the learning sessions focuses on team building and renewing our enthusiasm for a new youth year. Look forward to a delicious evening meal and entertainment to complement the day. Rooms will be booked at the Holiday Inn in Temple for those of you who want to stay the night. I request that youth leaders share rooms with other youth leaders from their district and lodge. Please be sure to fill out the registration form that was included in

your packet and return it back to the Home Office no later than March 6 so that I can complete the arrangements and focus on the program. Thank you in advance for taking care of the registration form in a timely manner. Please know that you can scan and email, mail, or text me the information. All youth leaders and their assistants are encouraged to attend. If you are planning to bring a spouse, please be certain to fill out a separate registration form and check the box for ‘guest’. This will ensure arrangements can be properly made for you and your spouse. We’re going to cover a lot of ground during the program, including the 2015 incentive program. In addi-

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tion to covering all of the regular topics such as rule book changes and camp, we’ll also be addressing any questions that you may have about the youth program. In the meantime, if you have any questions about the Youth Leaders Retreat, please feel free to contact me.

Christmas Card Design Contest Please encourage your youth to attend your district spring meetings and participate in the Christmas Card Design contest. All members who attend their district spring meeting will receive five points in the Merit Point System. All contest participants will receive a participation award, and youth club members will receive another five merit points in the Merit

Point System. The winning design from each district will also be judged on the state level. The overall winner in the state competition will receive a $100 Visa gift card and will be the official Christmas card for the SPJST Home Office. The SPJST Christmas Card will also be available for purchase. In order to enter the contest, each youth must draw a design on a sheet of plain, white paper that has been folded in half. Designs may be drawn either horizontally or vertically. Please use ink, magic markers, crayons, or paint. Please do not use pencil, glitter, stickers, cut-outs, or computer generated graphics. Please make note of these spring meeting dates:

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District One Sunday, April 19 at Lodge 9, Snook District Two—Sunday, March 15 Lodge 29, Taylor District Three—Sunday, April 26 Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Four—TBA District Five—Sunday, April 12 Lodge 88, Houston District Six—Sunday, March 15 Lodge 32, Victoria District Seven—Sunday, March 29 Lodge 185, New Braunfels hosting at Eagles Hall

2015 Membership Program District Youth Club Incentives Goals to Achieve: • Host 1 district youth membership rally • Meet requirements needed to qualify for Youth Program Incentives

Awards—$100 for each youth club in respective district that achieves its youth club goal. Funds must be used for the benefit of the youth in the respective district. Youth Club Incentives Goals to Achieve: • Meet requirements needed to qualify for Youth Program Incentives

Awards— • $10 for each certificate issued, ages 0 to 17, in the respective lodge. • Additional $10 for each certificate issued that joins the youth club.

“Top Youth Club in District” Award— Top active youth club with most certificates issued in 2014 that remain in force. Must have a minimum of five certificates issued in 2014. Awards—Swimming, etc. party for youth leaders and youth members. Cost not to exceed $200.

Youth Leader Incentives A net increase of five active youth members at the end of 2015 will result in a $100 incentive award to the youth leader. A net increase of ten or more active youth members at the end of 2015 will result in a $200 incentive award to the youth leader. Good luck with your youth club’s participation in the 2015 Membership Program. If you have any questions about the requirements, please give me a call. President’s Volunteer Service Award The SPJST Youth Program is spon-

soring the President’s Volunteer Service Awards for all SPJST youth who are eligible to receive the awards. No youth may receive more than one President’s Volunteer Service Awards during the preceding calendar year. SPJST will recognize youth for volunteer service during January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014. Volunteer Service Tracking Forms are available from the State Youth Director on the SPJST website on the youth page. An online username and password is available upon request. Please contact Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez. Forms must be returned by February 28 to the State Youth Director.

Eyeglasses and Cell Phone Donations Did you know that SPJST collects old eyeglasses and hearing aid donations? For those of you who have sent these items in, please keep your donations coming. For those of you who are just learning about this ongoing collection effort that SPJST is a part of, please start collecting today. The actual program is being run through the Houston Eyeglass Center and the University of Houston. The reconditioned eyewear is redistributed throughout the United States and the world, and the repairable cell phones are given to various care shelters throughout the country. Thanks to your efforts, we have already helped many people through this program and hope to help many more in the future.

Pull Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House The continuing support of sending pull tabs in for the Ronald McDonald House is also a worthy charity that members of SPJST have been helping to support. Ronald McDonald House representatives use the money from the sale of the can tabs to buy gas for their transportation vehicle and to buy much needed supplies for the house. I strongly encourage all SPJST youth clubs to save pull tabs for this worthy and ongoing project. Your youth club will receive a thank you letter from the Ronald McDonald House and the knowledge that they helped someone in need that really needed help. Please mark your donations clearly so I can make sure your group gets the proper recognition that it deserves. 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Thanks to all of the young people and youth clubs who have contributed

to this wonderful project. SPJST has approximately 43,000 members! Can you imagine if every person donated just $1? Please be sure to donate to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive and help support the academic achievements of your fellow brothers and sisters. All young people who donate at least $2 will receive two merit points. All young people who donate at least $5 will also receive a certificate. More importantly, you will have the knowledge that you helped a fellow SPJST member move one step closer to achieving their dreams, and one day that person will be you accepting your very own SPJST Scholarship. Please know that May 31, 2015, is the deadline to have your donation here and to receive credit for it.

FAOT Scholarship Applications The Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Scholarship Program is intended to recognize commitment to the fraternal ideal and to encourage and assist graduating seniors in furthering their education and helping them to achieve career goals. The application can be found at http://www.spjst.org/scholarships.html. Please encourage your graduating youth members to apply for this scholarship.

Mark Your Calendar: May 2 is Join Hands Day Our goal for 2015 is to have 50 or more lodges participate. What can your youth club do? Some of the great projects from past years included baking for the needy, cemetery clean-ups, highway beautification, assisting veterans and senior citizens programs, and a fundraiser for your local volunteer fire department. You’ve still got plenty of time to decide what you want to do in 2015. The last few years we have seen a trend in Join Hands Day projects for youth clubs to help their mother lodges in fixing up their existing building. That’s great; however, this year, we are encouraging lodges and youth clubs to consider addressing Join Hands Day projects outside the lodge. When coming up with ideas for your project, try to do something that will be beneficial and important to your community as a whole. The SPJST Home Office will once again offer a $100 incentive to local lodges to apply in developing and/or promoting their project. To receive the $100 incentive, lodges must register the event with the Home Office. Start considering your project ideas and watch for registration information.

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2015 Leader-In-Training Retreat June 12 to 14 at SPJST Education and Nature Center This year, we are working on plans to have a great LIT retreat lined up for our youth. Our retreat will be held at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. This year, our LIT retreat will start on Friday, June 12 and end on Sunday, June 14. Mark your calenders and save the date for a great time. I hope that all youth who finished their eighth grade year through graduating seniors will participate as LITs. Please be sure to return your LIT Contract no later than May 15. I am looking forward to seeing you all there! Lynette Talasek State Youth Director —SPJST—

District Two youth valentine skating party Saturday, Feb. 14

Dear District Two Youth Members, It is time for youth and friends to get together for our first activity of 2015. The Annual District Two Skating Party will be held on the evening of Valentine’s Day—Saturday, February 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Wheels Family Skating Center. It is located in Temple at 814 North 31st Street. A theme has been added to this activity—“Date Night.” We are hoping each of you will bring a friend as your date and also invite them to become a member of your youth club. If your friend joins, your name will be put into a drawing for a prize. Your friend will have until March 25 to join the youth club for you to be eligible for the drawing. Parents, this is a special night for you also. Drop your youth off at 5:30 p.m., pick them up at 7:30 p.m., and enjoy a couple of hours with your sweetie, whether it’s going out to eat or just having some quiet time. No worry about getting them fed for the night . . . pizza and drinks will be served to all attending. Of course, we will have door prizes and our famous dollar bill when the youth leave. We are looking forward to this traditional event. It is normally the best attended social, so let’s keep the tradition going. It has been quite some time since we have all been together. Let’s hope the weather will be good

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with no prediction for ice, as we had to cancel our last activity. By the way, with the busy schedules fast approaching, the lock-in has been rescheduled for November 13. (We plan ahead!) Have a great 2015, and stay dry and warm. We look forward to seeing you on Valentine’s Day! Patsy, Cristy and Amber Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor Cristy Girod, Assistant DYC Amber Bartek, Assistant DYC and Assistants —SPJST—

Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club reports on January meeting

The January 15, 2015, meeting of SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club was called to order at 1 p.m. by Vice President Joseph Kaderka. Colten Voigt led the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth Club Motto. Secretary Kelsey Moore read the register. There were 12 members and five adults in attendance. Treasurer Hailey Girod read the treasurer’s report. Youth Leader Cristy Girod talked about helping with the benefit at our hall on January 17 for Sandy Trussell. Anyone who can help out is asked to arrive after 3 p.m. During our meeting, we enjoyed hot chocolate with marshmallows.

Next Meeting—February 8 Our next youth meeting will be Sunday, February 8 at 1 p.m. Kaitlyn Whatley, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 29, Taylor youth share SPJST activities Presents and a Meal

For our meeting in January, we drank hot chocolate. We hung out and had lots of fun. In December, we did our needy family activity where we helped out three families for Christmas. We gave them presents and a meal. Brandon Girod, age 12 •••

Needy Family Project

During Christmas time, we had a needy family project. We had families that don’t get a lot of presents for Christmas. Other kids from our lodge and I wrapped all of the presents and put them under the Christmas tree we decorated before they arrived. Hailey Girod, age 10

Hot Cocoa

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We are having hot cocoa during our January meeting. The hot cocoa was good, and I also had marshmallows. After that, we had our meeting and goofed around. Kylee Halbrook, age 10 •••

Helped Wrap Presents

I got to help with the needy family project. I helped wrap the presents. I also got to help decorate our hall with a Christmas tree and table coverings. We served to the families. They had so much fun. Amanda Kaderka, age 8 •••

The needy families project was great! The food was delicious. I can’t wait for the next lock-in, considering ours was cancelled in December due to the weather. Since Aaron didn’t come to the meeting, I get to lead the meeting as vice president. Joseph Kaderka, age 16

Big Smile

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I volunteered for the needy family dinner. And I can’t tell you how big of a smile was on my face. Two out of three families came, and to see them smile at the wonderful food we made and the presents we got them

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just made me so happy . . . because they knew we were there to help. After everything was done, our loving leader, Cristy, went to the third family’s house. She took them food and desserts along with their presents. Their daughter was sick, so they couldn’t join us. We made as many people’s holidays as happy as ours. Christian Moore, age 17 •••

Helpful Youth

I wasn’t here for much of the needy family dinner we hosted, but just the thought of us giving to people who need it most is amazing. Our youth club is outstandingly helpful in the fact we have so many young kids in our group, and they are more than welcome to help us. Kelsey Moore, age 16 •••

Christmas Celebration

We had a celebration with needy families in December. I helped pass out their gifts. We had fun! Hunter Cheyenne Voigt, age 6 •••

Giving Presents

Last month, our youth club helped give needy families presents for Christmas. We also served them a meal. Cody Voigt, age 7 •••

Wrapping Presents

I enjoyed wrapping presents for our needy families that our youth club hosted. We served a meal. As they went through the line, we filled their plates. Colten Voigt, age 8 •••

Nice, Warm Hot Chocolate

During our January youth club meeting, we started at 1 p.m. We also received the treat of a nice and warm hot chocolate. We had a great time spending time with each other. Collin Whatley, age 10 •••

Ready for Next Meeting

For our January youth club meeting, we enjoyed a nice cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows. We had a great time with one another and can’t wait until our next meeting. Kaitlyn Whatley, age 15 —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club reports on January meeting

Dear Members, Our last youth club meeting on Sunday, January 25, 2015. We voted to change our meeting date to the first Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. in hopes that we could possibly get some new members. Since next week would be the first Sunday (February 1), we decided we will have our February meeting on Sunday, the 15th at 2 p.m. Please watch your Vestnik or our Facebook page for upcoming events and changes. “Like” us on Facebook at SPJST Lodge 88 Youth Club (this is separate from the Lodge 88 Facebook page). If you want to be on the email list, please send an email to Youth Leader Barbara Linney at district5dyc@aol.com or Assistant Youth Leader Michelle Wockenfuss at michellesfarm@aol.com, and they will get you added to the email list. Fraternally, Allison Wockenfuss Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club meets February 15

Dear Members, We had our January meeting last week and talked about the Christmas party, singing at the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2, Needville, the Conroe Parade and going to eat at Golden Corral and having ice cream at Texas Burger. For our next social, we will have pizza after the meeting on February 15 and do crafts. I hope to see you there! Fraternally, Keith Wockenfuss Vice President —SPJST—

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The Tootsie Roll Man by d.knape

Here’s to the man who rolled his own a candy bar called Tootsie Roll

Let us give praise loudly extoll this man who made the Tootsie Roll

A gooey pole with taste so bold no trick or treat without Tootsie Rolls So sweet the man god rest his soul he’s gone, but not his Tootsie Roll.

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*Melvin Gordon, who led Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. for more than five decades, died Tuesday, January 20, 2014, in Boston after a brief illness, the company announced. He was 95. Gordon celebrated the Tootsie Roll’s 100th anniversary in 1996 by touring the Chicago factory with an Associated Press reporter. He scooped up one of the warm, gooey candies from the assembly line and tasted it, saying: “There’s nothing like a hot Tootsie Roll.” He boasted that Tootsie Rolls were almost indestructible. “Nothing can happen to a Tootsie Roll. We have some that were made in 1938 that we still eat,” Gordon said. “If you can’t bite it when it’s that old, you certainly can lick it.” Tootsie Rolls were invented in 1896 by New York City candymaker Leo Hirshfield, who named it for his five-year-old daughter, Clara, his little Tootsie. Tootsie Pops, which are lollipops with Tootsie Roll centers, have been around for more than 80 years. —SPJST—

In Memoriam

Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, TIMOTHY GOLDMAN. Funeral service for Timothy Ray Goldman, age 72, formerly of Temple, was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at Trinity at Badger Ranch Lutheran Church in Woodway, Texas. Visitation was at 12:30 p.m. T. Goldman Tuesday at the church. Mr. Goldman died Saturday, January 24. He was born December 8, 1942, to Fritz Walter and Ann Jane Koctar Goldman in Temple. He graduated from Temple High School in 1961 and from the University of Texas in 1966 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked for Texas Instruments in Dallas. On August 26,1967, he married Beverly Harris. He served in the United States Air Force attaining the rank of captain. He worked for Southwestern Public Service in engineering. Later, he retired in 2008 as a power production engineer for Brazos Electric Cooperative in Waco. He served in the Lutheran church. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. Survivors include his wife of 47 years; sons Matthew Goldman of San Angelo and Michael Goldman of Dallas; sister Terry Voight of Georgetown; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, www.michaeljfox.org; or Trinity at Badger Ranch Lutheran Church. Grace Gardens Funeral Home, Waco was in charge of arrangements. Resolution Committee Ruth Kohutek Joyce Skrabanek LaVerne Vanicek —SPJST—

In Memory of Irene Veit

Irene L. Veit, age 89, of Westhoff, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014. She was born on September 19, 1925, in Westhoff to the late Louise Baros and Edward Joseph Lukas. Irene graduated from Draughons Business School Irene Veit and worked at Home State Bank in Westhoff for many years. Upon leaving the bank, she moved to the Sample Community to stay home and raise her children. She was a mother first (raising five kids), but she was very active in the daily operation of a commercial chicken farm and ranching for many years. Irene loved to garden and had a green thumb to make almost anything grow, she was a great cook and had the best fried chicken around, and she would sew and stitch while the “men” watched the Cowboys until she learned the game and became an avid fan herself. She enjoyed a cold beer at 5 p.m. with her husband and when she wasn’t cooking, she enjoyed pizza, Dairy Queen tacos, and lemon cake. Vacations were few, but she loved her trips to Colorado. She and Arthur could travel more miles in a day than anyone, and see everything. Irene also loved a new shiny car or a good used Cadillac. Most of all, she enjoyed her family, the simple things of country life, and being a great mother and so much more without asking for anything in return. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 125, Westhoff. Irene is survived by her loving children Melanie Driffill (Fred) of Floresville, Vonnie Jackson (Jeff) of Bandera, Mark Veit (Sammie) of Cuero, and Matt Veit of San Marcos; grandchildren Chelsea and Garrett Veit, Katy and Jill Veit, and Lukas Jackson, Greg Driffill (Amanda) and family of Cibolo, Stephen Driffill (Jeanette) and family of San Antonio, and Emily Jackson of Williamsburg, Virginia; niece Beverly Culbertson of Lexington, Kentucky; nephews Gerald (Buddy) Deats of Dallas and James Deats of Ruidoso, New Mex-

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ico; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 50 years Arthur Veit, Sr.; son Arthur Veit, Jr.; and sisters Ellen Deats and Addie Belle (Mitzie) Raney. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 25 at Freund Funeral Home. Funeral service was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 26 at St. John Lutheran Church of Westhoff with Pastor William Hill officiating. Interment followed at Westhoff Cemetery. Pallbearers were Fred Driffill, Jeff Jackson, Buddy Deats, David Baros, Kent Hilbrich, Gregg Bunjes, and Donny Janicek. Honorary pallbearers were Angie Hilbrich, Ed Baros, and Leona Caskey. Memorial donations may be given to St. John Lutheran Church of Westhoff; or Hospice of South Texas. You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at http://www.freundfuneralhome.com. —SPJST—

In Memory of Martha W. Zatopek

Martha W. Zatopek, born December 27, 1924, in Needville, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015, at the age of 90. Martha was a loving mother, wife, and friend. Although, she was quiet by disposition, Martha was very Martha Zatopek passionate in what she believed, and had a demeanor of tremendous love, kindness, and faith. She especially enjoyed time with the family. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Richmond, Texas, and a charter member of the Po.L.K.of A. - where she enjoyed polka dancing. She also held memberships with the American Legion Post No. 271 Ladies Auxiliary, Knights of Columbus, SPJST Lodge 81, Needville, and the Legion of Mary Society. Martha played the piano since youth, enjoyed taking walks, was an excellent seamstress, and took pleasure visiting bazaars. She was preceded in death by her parents Ben and Martha Meyer; brother Ben Meyer, Jr.; and sister Mil-

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dred Jalowy. She is survived by her husband of 70 years Leonard F. Zatopek; son Leonard W. Zatopek; daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Rudy Sepolio; son and daughter-in-law Ray and Linda Zatopek; son and daughter-inlaw John and Cheryl Zatopek; son Paul Zatopek and Colleen McCauley; and son Patrick Zatopek and Irene Macias; three granddaughters; five grandsons; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m., Monday, January 19 at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. Funeral mass was at 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 20 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Richmond with Father Joe Templado officiating. Burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements were under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. —SPJST—

In Memory of Edmund Kana

Edmund Raymond Kana, 86, of El Campo, passed away on January 22, 2015. He was born on January 24, 1928, in Matagorda County to the late Stephen and Frances Muzny Kana. He was a United States Marine Veteran, and a member of American Legion Post 251, Knights of Columbus Council 2490, KJT, and SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. Edmund enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife Lorraine Dressler Kana of El Campo; son Michael Kana and wife Jeannie of Grayslake, Illinois; sister Edith Katzfey of San Antonio; sister-in-law Avie Kana of Ardmore, Oklahoma; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Frances Kruppa, Annie Zapalac, Mary Kana, and Josie Bacak; and brothers Henry, George, Joe, and Stephen Kana, Jr. Visitation began Friday, January 23 at 4 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home. A rosary was held on Saturday, January 24 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church with the funeral mass following at 9 a.m. with Rev-

erend Albert Yankey officiating. Entombment was at Holy Cross Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made

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to St. Philip’s School. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.triskafuneralhome.com. —SPJST—

Death Claims Paid in January 2015

Name Catherine Beare Denise Marie Mueck Ofelia J. Alcaraz George Joe Chromcak Albert J. Risinger Loraine Stone Roy Rudolph Vogt Albert Joe Macik Hildagarde Berry Ernest Machovsky Ruth Ann Janacek Steve Janik Granville Joyce Russell Mark C. Manas Mary Ann Hammond Lawrence J. Pratka Ila Faye Mcleod Joe A. Stegall Marcia V. Sulak Irene L. Veit Alfred G. Horelka Louise M. Zentner Allen E. Bacak Joseph F. Soukup Robert M. Holubec Frank Joe Preisler, Jr. Leopold Pribyl Wilbert O. Reichenbach Donna K. Treesh Justin A. Longoria Onzie Belvin Josephine A. Pavlik Luis Soto Herman H. Tiemann Epy Gonzalez Diego A. Quezada Florian Demny

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Lodge 88 88 196 74 172 88 88 39 117 135 47 142 204 186 54 88 88 189 48 125 32 49 40 54 84 151 28 29 139 79 183 29 215 79 219 219 88

Location Houston Houston Houston-West Lovelady Pasadena Houston Houston Bryan Robstown Ennis Seaton Houston Stephenvill Caldwell West Houston Houston Bryan-College Station Beyersville Westhoff Victoria Rowena El Camp0-Hillje West Dallas Wharton East Bernard Taylor Danbury Corpus Christi Arlington Taylor South Plains Corpus Christi El Paso El Paso Houston

Date of Admission 10/28/1981 6/23/1969 7/17/2008 12/16/1975 3/16/1976 7/10/1964 2/18/1966 6/16/1065 10/12/1939 10/04/1967 3/06/1981 4/22/1966 7/29/1979 9/16/1980 1/08/1947 2/12/1947 8/21/1968 5/02/1972 4/30/1970 10/31/1973 3/28/1974 2/07/1974 3/22/1944 11/25/1970 6/10/1966 11/10/1961 6/01/1955 10/11/1941 1/12/2007 8/20/2012 11/12/2010 11/05/1951 10/20/2011 12/11/1957 3/25/2010 7/15/2010 9/23/1998

To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the SPJST Supreme Lodge Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST—

Date of Death 11/08/2014 11/08/2014 12/01/2014 11/27/2014 11/27/2014 1/29/2014 11/10/2014 11/30/2014 12/01/2014 12/05/2014 11/04/2014 12/03/2014 11/12/2014 12/01/2014 10/03/2014 12/21/2014 12/17/2014 12/16/2014 12/12/2014 11/23/2014 10/31/2014 12/08/2014 12/08/2014 11/21/2014 12/09/2014 12/03/2014 12/07/2014 11/27/2014 12/13/2014 11/16/2014 12/18/2014 12/26/2014 12/08/2014 5/03/2014 11/28/2014 5/31/2014 6/27/2014

Age 89 89 60 90 88 89 98 77 93 58 81 93 87 59 85 95 86 60 81 89 81 93 81 89 48 69 81 90 49 27 80 79 80 77 51 60 88

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Ennis Czech Music TCHCC: Treat Festival set your sweetheart for Feb. 6 for Valentine’s Day!

The Czech polka bands of Ennis invite you to the ninth annual Ennis Czech Music Festival. Come out to Sokol Activity Center, located at 2622 East Highway 34 just east of Ennis on Saturday, February 7, 2015, from 1 to 10:30 p.m. Listen and dance to five polka bands! Jodie Mikula Orchestra at 1 p.m., Czech and Then Some at 3 p.m., Moravians at 5 p.m., Ennis Czech Boys at 7 p.m., and Czech Harvesters at 9 p.m. The cost is only $7 per person, and ages 13 and under are free of charge. Great prizes! The kitchen will be open. Dress casual. Czech costumes encouraged. Doors open at 12 noon. No reservations please. And there’s more! The Pre-Party and Polka Jam Session is Friday, February 6. Get a head start on the festival by joining us Friday night from 6 to 11 p.m. in the Sokol Clubroom. Listen and dance the music of Ennis’ newest and youngest polka band “Out Of The Box” at 6 p.m. followed by the traditional polka jam session at 8 p.m. with polka musicians from around the area and some from afar. No cover charge. Clubroom entrance is located on back west side of building. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bring a covered dish if you like. For more info, www.ennisczechmusicfestival.com or (972) 878-4748. —SPJST—

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Enjoy a formal evening at the Valentine’s Dinner and Piano Concert sponsored by Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange on Saturday, February 14, 2015. The evening will begin at 4 p.m. with a social which will include appetizers and featured wines and mead from local Texas wineries. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. in Hanslik Banquet Hall. A delicious dinner of beef tenderloin with the trimmings and desserts will be served to your table as you dine with friends. The Grand Piano Concert featuring well-known pianist John Dujka will follow. Pianist John Dujka will be presenting a varied program of classical and Czech favorites. A well-known entertainer and musician throughout Texas and nationally, John Dujka earned his bachelor and master of music degrees in music performance at the University of Houston Moores School of Music where he studied with Albert Hirsh, Ruth Tomfohrde, and Abbey Simon. A member of the Blinn College in Brenham faculty since 1990, Mr. Dujka is active recitalist and collaborative pianist and also maintains a private piano studio in Brenham. He and his wife Julie, produce “Saturday Morning Dance Time” radio program for KULP 1390 in El Campo, now in its 12th year. And John, along with his brother Mark, have been performing as the Dujka Brothers since 1986, and are well-known for their arrangements of Czech music and new compositions. Don’t miss this wonderful, one-ofa-kind evening. Advance ticket reservations only by February 9. Tickets are $75 per person and includes all drinks, appetizers, dinner, concert, and roses. Only 80 tickets will be sold, and proceeds benefit the maintenance fund.

For more information or to reserve your tickets, contact TCHCC (888) 785-4500 or email info@czechtexas.org. Mail your ticket money to TCHCC, PO Box 6, La Grange, Texas 78945. Visit the website at www.czechtexas.org. —SPJST—

CHS Miss Texas Czech-Slovak pageant set for April 25 in Bryan

The 13th Annual CHS Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen Pageant and Spring State Meeting will take place on April 25, 2015. Hosted by the Brazos Valley Chapter, the event will take place at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan, Texas. Activities will get start bright and early at 8 a.m. with registration and conversations with fellow members over coffee and kolaches. Vendors will have their booths set up for everyone to visit, and the silent auction will also be on display. As with all of our meetings, take some time to visit the CHS Travelling library as well. At 9:30 a.m., ceremonies begin with introductions, and the pageant gets underway at 10 a.m. With a break around noon for lunch, the pageant continues until 2 p.m., when the CHS business meeting takes place. With the conclusion of the business meet-

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Victor Peter Scholarship deadline Feb. 28

The Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship is a $500 scholarship granted by The Czech Heritage Society of Texas to a graduating Texas high school senior. The money is given to the recipient upon proof of registration in a four-year program of studies at a college or university. The applicant must submit:

1. A copy of his or her high school transcript. 2. Two letters of recommendation. One should be from a high school teacher attesting to the student’s academic promise. The other should be

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from an adult attesting to the student’s interest in Czech culture. 3. A 200-word autobiography (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one-inch margins on a separate sheet of paper.) 4. A 100-word statement explaining what he or she plans to study in college or university, and what he or she plans to do in terms of a career. Include the name of the college or university you plan to attend. (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one-inch margins on a separate sheet of paper) 5. A list briefly explaining up to 10 ways in which he or she has had contact with Czech culture or The Czech

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Heritage Society of Texas organization. The list should be in order of importance, with the first item as the most important. Even seemingly small things may be included, such as learning how to make kolaches or visiting Czech festivals. (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one-inch margins on a separate sheet of paper. A line should be skipped between each numbered item in the list.) 6. An original 300-word essay. Topic may be either: “A Family Member Who Represents Czech Heritage” or “A Family Member Who Contributed to the Czech Heritage in the United States.” (Times New Roman font,14 point, oneinch margins on a separate sheet of

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paper.) 7. A cover sheet including the student’s name, address, phone number, and high school’s name, address and phone number. All items must be submitted together in one envelope postmarked no later than February 28, 2015, and sent to:

The Czech Heritage Society of Texas Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship Pat Parma 3311 Carolina Way Richmond, Texas 77406-9680 —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, 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, La Grange, Texas, 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. First, Third Tuesdays each Month Tarok Lessons with Tarok Champion Jimmie Coufal—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 7 p.m.: Designed for all skill levels, beginners to proficient. Come enjoy some inexpensive entertainment; it’s a great social game. Get off your Xbox and join us. Free and open to everyone. For information, call (254) 899-2935. Through April 25 CCMH Exhibit: Texas Czechs Rooted in Tradition—Come and see this unique exhibition and learn about role the Czech culture played in the iconic Texas landscape. Grand opening reception will be on January 24.

Beginning February 4 Conversational Czech Lessons—at Czech Cultural Center Houston, 6 to 7:35 p.m. and/or Saturdays from 2 to 3:35 p.m.: 13-week course. $10/lesson; or $90 pre-paid. Complimentary. first lesson. Respond by January 28 to events@czechcen-ter.org; or cesvys@yahoo.com (subject: Czech Lessons).

Other Activities/Door Prizes/Snacks Advance Table Reservations ($100) Tickets available on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at SPJST Hall SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis • 1901 East Highway 34 • Ennis, Texas For more information, call (214) 837-9490 or (214) 837-6377

February 6 Czech Music Festival Pre-Party—at Sokol Activity Center - Sokol Clubroom (back entrance) 2622 East Highway 34, Ennis, Texas 75119, 6 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Polka jam at 8 p.m. Visit ennisczechmusicfestival.com.

February 7 Czech Music Festival—at Sokol Activity Center, 2622 East Highway 34, Ennis, Texas 75119, 1 to 10:30 p.m.: Listen and dance to five Czech bands. No reservations. Doors open at 12 p.m. Kroj (traditional Czech costume) welcome! Kitchen will be open.

February 8 Czech Culture, Educational Program— at Temple Brethren Church, 2202 Bird Creek Drive, Temple, Texas at 4:30 p.m.: Vsetin Brethren Church Pastor/Baylor Scott and White Health Temple Chaplain Dr. Mark Labaj give presentation. Reception/fellowship will follow. For information, call (254) 7788759 or email tbc@hot.rr.com. Submitted by, Shirley Ketterman Hannon, Lodge 47, Seaton.

February 14 CESAT Annual Meeting—at the Texas Czech Heritage and Culture Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas, 10 a.m. Light refreshments served. Topics discussed - expansion teaching Czech in Texas, and digitizing of Texas Czech history. Email Jane Reynolds janereyn@ austin.rr.com if you are coming.

February 14 TCHCC Valentine Dinner and Piano Concert—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas: 4 p.m. - social (appetizers, wines, mead; 6 p.m. - dinner; then concert with John Dujka. Advance ticket reservations only by February 9 - $75 per person, includes all drinks, appetizers, dinner, concert, and roses. Only 80 tickets available. Proceeds benefit the maintenance fund. For information, contact TCHCC (888) 785-4500; or email info@czechtexas.org. Mail your ticket money to TCHCC, P.O. Box 6, La Grange, Texas 78945. Visit www.czechtexas.org.

February 28 Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship Application Deadline—For information, write to: The Czech Heritage Society of Texas, Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship, Pat Parma, 3311 Carolina Way, Richmond, Texas 77406-9680. —SPJST—

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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) Please Note: Lodge meeting location has changed. Meetings will now be held at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville, Texas, the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville, Texas.

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

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Friday, February 6—Social Tuesday, February 10—Lodge officers workshop, 6 p.m. Friday, February 20—Cottonwood Water Supply Meeting/Social Sunday, March 1—Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, March 6—Social Saturday, March 7—SPJST State Domino Tournament

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) 227-8759. 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) Sunday, February 8—Pure Country Band, country and western, 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person Sunday, February 15—Dujka Brothers, polka/waltz. 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person. *Kitchen will be open. Sunday, February 22—Bare Foot Becky, polka/waltz. 3 to 7 p.m. $10/person

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

LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Rita Marburger (512) 859-2584. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of each month (unless it’s a holiday, then the meeting will be held on the second Monday), 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) Saturday, March 7—Red Ravens, 7 to 11 p.m. Doors and kitchen open at 6 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit at blinking light on Hwy 53 to FM 485; go one mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Mark or Brenda Maddux (254) 985-0002; Hall phone: (254) 9852393. 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 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, February 8—RVOS No. 51 meeting, 2 p.m. Thursday, February 12—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, February 14—Valentine Fundraiser Dance: music by Ennis Flashbacks and 2nd String Band, 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. See advertisement on page 21.

Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay on Hwy 287 East until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and go under the overpass at Interstate 45. Go approx. 3/4 mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: (972) 875-8381; Hall Phone: (972) 875-8381. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard.

LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) Wednesday, February 4—Sam and Bobby Band with guest musician Fritz Hodde, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, February 6—Music by Old Friends, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, February 8—Taylor SPJST Youth Club meeting, 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 11—Taylor SPJST Lodge 29 meeting, 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal follows meeting. Friday, February 13—We are Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 18—Sam and Bobby Band with guest musician Fritz Hodde, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, February 20—Fritz Hodde Band, 7:30 to 1130 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, February 27—Sterling Country Band, 7:30 to 1130 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 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: Hall /Rental Phone: (512) 352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. For youth club info, call Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 468-1347. Music: First and third Wednesdays of the month, music by the Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m.. Second and fourth Wednesday of the month, music by Bobby Jay Five Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. All Wednesday and Friday night dances have free admission. Old-fashioned hamburgers served every Friday, 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, February 7—Santa Fe Station Saturday, February 28—Lost Heart Highway

Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH-35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy. 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy. 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end - turn right; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka (254) 7493326; Hall Phone: (254) 863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agent: James (Dude) Mann (254) 7150275.

LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: (512) 237-9099/day; (830) 8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR; go 2 miles to Mumford Road and turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. The lodge hall is at the bend of the road (white building). Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields (979) 2183527; FAC Ronnie Roesler (979) 406-0158.

LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Note: Beginning in February, 2015, lodge meeting will begin at 1 p.m. Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Cathy Garcia (979) 332-1614; Hall Phone: (979) 648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 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) Sunday, March 1—Recognition of 50- and 75-year lodge members Sunday, March 29—Battle of the Bands: Fritz Hodde and the Majik Band, 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 12—District Two Beseda Fundraiser at Lodge 47, Seaton Sunday, April 12—Adults/youth monthly meeting, 3 p.m. Easter egg hunt follows meeting

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: Michelle Porubsky (254) 493-8020; 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: First Sunday of each month at 1 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) 5419165 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 IH20 East, take the IH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH-45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street; take a right on Floyd Street. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: (469) 9517396. Hall Phone: (214) 823-0072. Band Bookings: Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north onto 50th Street; go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: 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)

Note: Effective immediately, lodge meetings are now on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

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: Third Monday, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First 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) 794-7674. Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 139, DANBURY (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. at The Smith Group Building, 1718 Main Street, Danbury, Texas. For information, call (979) 922-1279; or (979) 922-1553.

Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 11 a.m. at The Smith Group Building, 1718 Main Street, Danbury. For information, call (979) 922-1279; or (979) 922-1553.

LODGE 141, SEALY (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy, Texas.

LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted; meal served at 1 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Annex Building, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Note: May, July, and August meetings will be held on the third Sunday - same time, same location. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Annex Building, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). For information, contact Lodge 142, Houston President Keith Kieschnick (713) 252-5564; or Secretary Alice Jochen (979) 743-3613.

LODGE 148, EL MATON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month following the adult lodge meeting at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton.

LODGE 151, WHARTON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Wharton Depot Museum, 100 South Sunset Street in Wharton.

LODGE 153, LA SALLE (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Mary Jane Sralla (361) 782-3374 for meeting location.

LODGE 154, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 6500 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH-20 West exit. Stay on IH-20 West until you come to 820; stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro Highway and Azle Street exit. Take Azle Street exit; go to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light. Go to the second traffic light, then turn right onto Boat Club Road. Go approx. 2 1/2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (817) 237-5181. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of March, June, September, and December. Call Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting time/location.

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

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

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

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

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, 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) 9936878; 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: Second Monday of each month, (unless the second 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) 9824530. Hall Phone: (254) 982-4434. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall; Trustees meet at 4:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; kitchen is open.

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

LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Hall: 1150 South Burleson Boulevard, Burleson. Directions: IH-35 West, one-quarter mile south of Hidden Creek Parkway exit in Burleson. Hall Rental Information: (817) 558-2400; (817) 2953483; (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 IH20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North and stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Take a right on Mayfield; go down and take a left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: (817) 465-8538; (214) 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) 6258262 for meeting date/time/location

LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy. 36, Caldwell. Directions: Lodge building is just off Hwy. 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: (979) 567-4264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at 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) CandJ 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 to 10 p.m. Please continue to bring finger foods for the snack table.

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Rental Information: (281) 351-1045; Hall Phone: (281) 3739482. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 2 p.m. at the hall. Potluck meal served; lodge provides the meat.

LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall/Bruceville-Eddy Senior Center, 100 Fourth Street in Eddy.

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 normkneschk@gmail.com. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Sandra Pierce (254) 485-5801 for meeting date, time, and location. LODGE 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Mary Hatter (940) 322-8503; or any sales agent for meeting location.

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

LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Call for meeting location Secretary Tammy Copeland (325) 320-4089. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Deborah Stevens (325) 660-1421 for meeting date/time/location.

LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Lodge Meetings: First Monday of each month at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple. Meal at 6 p.m. followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact President James L. Lee, III (254) 289-6816. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Trish Konkler for meeting date/time/location (254) 780-9012. LODGE 258, SEGUIN (7) Lodge Meetings: Call President Chester Jenke (210) 413-3053 or Treasurer Colleen Jenke (210) 215-9494 for meeting date, location, and time. —SPJST—

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