Volume 103 Number 17
ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T Benevolence
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★ Humanity ISSN —07458800
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April 29, 2015
Welcome to Fayetteville!
Lodge 1, Fayetteville Treasurer/Youth Leader Ronnie Pflughaupt, who also serves as Fayetteville Mayor, welcomes Pavla Velickinova to Fayetteville. The visit included stops at the courthouse, Fayette Heritage Museum, and Lodge 1, Fayetteville. Ms. Velickinova, who serves as Head of the Public Diplomacy Department of the Embassy of the Czech Republic to Fayetteville, was in Texas for the 100th anniversary celebration of the Czech language program at the University of Texas at Austin and groundbreaking ceremonies for the new S.P.J.S.T Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taylor. Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, right, accompanied Ms. Velickinova on her visit which also included stops in La Grange, New Ulm, Cat Spring, Houston, and Schulenburg. —Photos by Joe Dybala
Attention Graduates:
See page 3 to be a part of our special Vestnik Graduate Section.
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Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Vestnik Graduates ...............................3 District News .......................................4 Lodge Section......................................7 Join Hands Day Projects .............14-15
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Czech Cultural Calendar...................15 Youth Section ....................................15 In Memoriam ......................................18 Czech Culture ....................................20 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22
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Lodge 13 Dime Box shares casino night scenes
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District Two King and Queen attend prom
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Czech Heritage Museum tarok players attend tournament
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Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Editor’s Note
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Join Hands Day is this Saturday
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 76705-5330 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 - sharonrussell28@yahoo.com District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 - 254-985-2396 patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Kay Weeks, 4203 Treehaven Ct, Arlington, Texas 76016 • 817-896-5277 - kgweeks@att.net District Four - Pam Lehmann, PO Box 637, Tahoka, Texas 79373-0637 - 806-561-5105 - plehmann@poka.com District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023-6510 - 713-649-6138 - district5dyc@aol.com District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide Street, El Campo, Texas 77437 - 979-543-7120 - lbubela@warpspeed1.net District Seven - Theresa Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive New Braunfels, Texas 78130 - 830-625-8262 theresa.haag686@gmail.com BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - 979-884-1451 - dimebox5@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - 512-365-2000 - 512-848-2416/cell 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 - bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Mildred Holeman, 4001 North Shepherd, Suite 112, Houston, Texas 77018 - 713-683-0018 - 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 bvhouse@att.net
FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Thomas Cannon, P.O. Box 372, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - 979-567-4264 - jtcannon60@hotmail.com District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Highway 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - 254-985-2282 Edwin_Pechal@yahoo.com District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - 254-662-4934 - mgaller@brazoselectric.com District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Highway 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - 325-651-8550 - hdweise@zipnet.us District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Road, Ledbetter, Texas 78946-5118 - 979-249-5940 malaktax@gmail.com District Six - Glenn Kaminsky, 902 River Oaks Court, East Bernard, Texas 77435 - 979-335-4461 gkamink@live.com District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3438 - 830-625-8262 39roha@gmail.com
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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his Saturday, May 2 is Join Hands Day, and we are ready to host the 10th Annual SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration on that very special day at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall. Seaton is seven miles east of Temple on State Highway 53. This will be a community event that will benefit the Czech Heritage Museum and SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. The will be filled with classic cars, arts/crafts, food, music, Czech heritage, kids’ activities, kolache eating, and fun. The event opens to the public at 9 a.m. The car show is organized into 40 classes. Vehicles will be independently judged, and more than 100 trophies will be awarded. The day will also include a silent auction. Many items have been donated for the silent auction. People of all ages will find something to bid on. Museum volunteers will have special displays like sauerkrautmaking, noodle-making, lace-making, and rope-making and accordion music. A slack line will be one of the activities that SPJST ENC will feature. A patriotic opening ceremony is at 11:45 a.m., and the Praha Bros. polka band will play from 12 noon to 3 p.m. SPJST District Two Beseda Dancers will perform at 1 p.m. Adults and youth are encouraged to enter the kolache eating contest. Registration closes at 1 p.m., and the contest begins at 1:15 p.m. The silent auction closes at 2 p.m. and car show awards will be presented at 3 p.m. Various food items will be available inside the hall from Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club and outside the hall from Lodge 48, Beyersville
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Youth Club. Breakfast tacos will also be available from 7 to 9 a.m. from Lodge 47 Youth Club. Visit www.spjst.org for complete event information or call 254-5340809 or email melaniez@vvm.com for car show information.
Heartfelt Sympathy Sincere sympathy is extended to Claims Specialist Dorothy Tomasek whose sister Levie Adamek, age 96, of Temple passed away on April 4, 2015. Funeral service was held April 8 in San Angelo. Get Well Soon, Ruth! We send get well wishes to Fraternal Department Assistant Ruth Hanusch who was recently hospitalized. Sister Ruth is doing better and is recovering at home.
Some Things are Not Always Fun Thank you again to each of you who has reached out to me with words of encouragement and inspiration as I continue on recovery road after the December 14 auto accident. Your caring thoughts and words are getting me through this. Things continue to improve in my little world as bones mend and my body heals. I am on the verge of completing another month in physical therapy. It’s not been very fun. I know that sometimes life is not fun, but we have to endure some things and keep striving because it will get better. It’s these not-so-fun times that will make me appreciate life a whole lot more. And I also think about the fact that I am able to now drive myself to physical therapy—that is huge compared to where I’ve been! I know that things could be a lot worse, and I’m just so thankful for every moment and every challenge. —SPJST—
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Family Fun and Important Dates
May 2 May 2
Join Hands Day SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration Lodge 47, Seaton May 9 SPJST Float • Granger Lakefest Parade (2) May 9 Lodge 84, Dallas Burgers and Bingo Day (3) May 10 Lodge 24, Cyclone Mother’s Day Barbecue (2) May 16-17 SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm Work Days May 22 District Two Youth Baseball Game Outing Dell Diamond (2) May 23 SPJST Float • National Polka Festival Parade Ennis (3) May 25 Memorial Day • SPJST Home Office Closed May 31 Flag Day Essay Contest Deadline June 7 Lodge 88, Houston Celebrates 50 Years on Beall Street (5) June 12-14 Leaders-in-Training Retreat SPJST Education and Nature Center, Ledbetter June 14 Flag Day Ceremony SPJST Education and Nature Center, Ledbetter June 19 District Two Swim Party • Walker Pool, Temple —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%
Attention SPJST Graduates
and parents and grandparents of graduates!
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hether it’s your high school commencement or college graduation, it’s quite an accomplishment. Share your achievement with other members of SPJST in a May issue of the Vestnik. To be included, please complete the following biographical sketch and mail it, along with a color headshot photograph, no later than May 14, to:
VESTNIK Editor Melanie Zavodny c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503
Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you wish to have photo returned.
Information and headshot photographs can also be emailed to melaniez@vvm.com. Photograph must be in .jpg or .tif formats. For more information, contact the Vestnik Office 800-727-7578 or 254-773-1575 ★ ★ ★ Please print clearly. Thank you! ★ ★ ★
Name ________________________________________________________
Lodge No. and Name _________________________________________
Graduating from (name of high school or college) ______________ ______________________________________________________________
Major/Degree (if applicable) ___________________________________
Parents_______________________________________________________
Grandparents ________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
Future Plans __________________________________________________
Telephone:____________________________________________________ — Graduates must be SPJST members —
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From the Districts
District Four Spring Meeting held at Lodge 49, Rowena
District Four’s meeting was held Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Lodge 49, Rowena. Registration began at 11 a.m. followed by a meal and the meeting. Brad Teplicek gave a report on the SPJST Education and Nature Center. Nancy Weise gave a report on the Czech Heritage Museum, and Billy Rollwitz reported on the rest home. President Laura Pospichal of Lodge 49, Rowena called the meeting to order at 1 p.m. Brad Teplicek, president of Lodge 49 Rowena, welcomed everyone to Rowena. Thirty-six adults and 11 youth were present. Sutton Schwertner of Lodge 49, Rowena and Addee Williams of Lodge 215, South Plains brought in the flags. SPJST guests were introduced. They were Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak and wife Becky, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak, District Four Director Billy Rollwitz, and District Four Fraternal Field Manager Bobby Davis. Janeece Williams held a memorial service for the deceased members of District Four. There were 26 deceased
members. Becky Wood read the roll call of officers showing all officers present. Roll call of lodges was: Lodge 49, Rowena - 22; Lodge 73, Seymour - 0; Lodge 76, Wichita Falls - 0; Lodge 157, Lubbock - 0; Lodge 160, San Angelo - 4; Lodge 207, Iowa Park - 0; Lodge 215, South Plains - 7; Lodge 219, El Paso - 0; Lodge 242, Amarillo - 0; Lodge 229, Abilene - 0; and Lodge 230, Midland - 0. Becky Wood read the minutes from the previous meeting and two thank you letters. One letter was from the Education and Nature Center and the other was from the Czech Heritage Museum. The organizations were thanking District Four for their donations to each of these organizations. Brad Teplicek gave the treasurer’s report. Janeece Williams read the names of the 50- and 75-year members. The 50year members for 2015 are Don Alan Schroeder of Lodge 49, Rowena; Jena Ann Fleming, Anita J. Lyne, and Vickie Lee Wright of Lodge 73, Sey-
LEFT PHOTO: Youth turn in their cards for the Christmas card design contest. CENTER PHOTO: Members visit. RIGHT PHOTO: Butch Wood and Nancy Schwertner. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: District Four Flag Bearers Addee Williams and Sutton Schwertner bring in the flags. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: New officers are, left to right, Czech Heritage Museum Representative Nancy Weise, Rest Home Director Billy Rollwitz, DYC Pam
mour; Brenda Lee Cofer and Lillie Ruth Havlak, and Herman Dewayne Weise of Lodge 160, San Angelo; and Peggy L. Klafka of Lodge 215, South Plains. The 75-year members for 2015 are Vendeline Foltz and Elizabeth Renn of and Adolfie Simaichl of Lodge 73, Seymour. Janeece Williams also read the name of the Fraternalist of the Year nominee—James Teplicek (deceased) of Lodge 49, Rowena. The Home Office representatives gave their reports. Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak gave his report and talked about how SPJST is pushing at reconnecting with the members. He presented checks to District Four Treasurer Brad Teplicek and District Four Youth Counselor Pam Lehmann. State FAC Frank Horak talked about how much money SPJST has donated to various organizations and how much time SPJST members have donated all of last year. District reports were given by District Four Director Billy Rollwitz, Fraternal Field Manager Bobby Davis, District Youth Counselor Pam Lehmann, District FAC Janeece Williams, By-Law Committee Representative Beverly Teplicek, Finance
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Committee Representative Dewyan Weise, and Insurance Committee Representative Leonard Jansa. Beverly Teplicek suggested that District Four needs to develop by-laws. She also mentioned that the district needed to reelect the ENC representative, Rest Home Director, and Czech Heritage Museum representative. Pam Lehmann presented the youth with awards for their Christmas card design contest. There were 10 youth who participated. There was no old business. Under new business, District Four voted and approved to donate $750 each to the Czech Heritage Museum and the Education and Nature Center. The fall and spring meetings were discussed. Laura stated that the district needed to get back on the rotation schedule of other lodges hosting the spring meeting and fall fun day. The fall fun day for 2015 is on October 3, and San Angelo is scheduled to host the meeting. The spring meeting for 2016 will be on April 2, and Abilene is scheduled to host the meeting. Either Laura or Janeece will be in contact with the lodges to see if they can host the meetings. If they can’t, the next lodge on the list will be asked to host the meeting. Rowena has said that the lodges can have the meetings at the hall
Lehmann, Secretary Beverly Teplicek, Treasurer Brad Teplicek, Vice President/FAC Janeece Williams, President Laura Pospichal, and in front, Flag Bearers Olivia Schwertner and Hunter Wood. They were installed by SPJST Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Christmas Card Design Contest winners, left to right, Brody Schwertner, Hunter Wood, Cammi Teplicek, and Sutton Schwertner.
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in Rowena, but they will be in charge of renting the hall and preparing everything for the meetings. A by-law committee was discussed, and the following members were voted to be on the committee and develop bylaws for District Four—Beverly Teplicek, Janeece Williams, and Carson Lehman. Officers were elected. They are: President – Laura Pospichal Lodge 49, Rowena Vice President/FAC Janeece Williams Lodge 215, South Plains Secretary Beverly Teplicek Lodge 49, Rowena Treasurer Brad Teplicek Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Counselor Pam Lehmann Lodge 215, South Plains Assistant Youth Counselor Laura Pospichal
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Lodge 49, Rowena Flag Bearer Hunter Wood Lodge 49, Rowena Flag Bearer Olivia Schwertner Lodge 49, Rowena
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2014-2015 SPJST State Queen Denae Bronikowski and Duchess Cheyenne Parker, both of Lodge 88, Houston, are pictured at the District Five Spring Meeting held April 12, 2015, at Lodge 88.
ENC Representative Brad Teplicek (2-year term) Lodge 49, Rowena Czech Heritage Museum Representative Nancy Weise (2-year term) Lodge 160, San Angelo Rest Home Director Billy Rollwitz (2-year term) Lodge 49, Rowena
Roy Vajdak installed the new officers. Door prizes were given, and the meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m. Sincerely, Becky Wood District Four Secretary —SPJST—
Scenes from District Five Spring Meeting Sunday, April 12, 2015 • SPJST Lodge 88, Houston
Congratulations to 50-year members, left to right, Carolyn F. Beseda, JoAnn Buri, and Marceil Malak, all of Lodge 88, Houston. They are pictured with District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt. RIGHT PHOTO:
Josephine Pflughaupt receives here 50-year pin from Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek. The pins were presented at the District Five Spring Meeting held at Lodge 88, Houston.
LEFT PHOTO: Beautiful, delicious cakes baked for the cake bake-off. The cakes were judged by the members attending the meeting. Bite-size pieces were cut for samples, and members voted for their favorite cakes. PHOTO 2: Mark Polly assists in the kitchen. PHOTO 3: District Five Youth
Counselor Barbara Linney-Gonzales holds a candle for Keith Wockenfuss to light during the memorial service. RIGHT PHOTO: Newly elected Assistant DYC Michelle Wockenfuss gets a hug from Kinsley Parker after the meeting.
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Scenes from District Five Spring Meeting Sunday, April 12, 2015 • SPJST Lodge 88, Houston
LEFT PHOTO: First place cake bake-off entry - a pineapple upside down cake. CENTER PHOTO: Congratulations to cake bake-off winners, left to right, first - Allison Wockenfuss; second - Darlene Polly; and third place - Marlene Satterwhite. They are all from Lodge 88,
Houston. RIGHT PHOTO: Congratulations to Christmas Card Design winners, left to right, kindergarden to age 8 - Jared Polly; ages 9 to 11 Keith Wockenfuss; and ages 15 to high school senior - Allison Wockenfuss. They are all from Lodge 88. BELOW: Members enjoy lunch.
LEFT PHOTO: District Five First Vice President Pat Bruce conducts the memorial service while Keith Wockenfuss looks on. CENTER PHOTO: Stealing the crown! State Queen Denae and Duchess Cheyenne react as Allison Wockenfuss steals the beautiful State Queen tiara! RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 88 Fraternal Activities Coordinator Dorothy Pflughaupt goes over the bake-off contest rules. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: DYC Barbara Linney-Gonzales discusses the youth program. BELOW PHOTO
2: Left to right are Fraternal Field Manager Delisle Doherty, Joan Vanicek, and Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek. BELOW PHOTO 3: SPJST Education and Nature Center Executive Director John Hoelscher presents an update on Cooper Farm. BELOW PHOTO 4: District Five Treasurer Lorenda Baldwell at the spring meeting. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: More cakes in the bake-off.
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SPJST Lodge Se ct ion
Lodge 8, Weimar reminisces with old photos
Lodge 8 Weimar members met for their monthly meeting on March 23, 2015, at 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg, Texas. Eleven members enjoyed a meal and participated in the business meeting. Members also reminisced as they reviewed photos that they received at the District Six Spring Meeting from past years. Happy birthday was wished to Melvin Tobola on March 9 and Eugene Veselka on March 30. And Happy anniversary was wished to Joan and Anton Machacek on March 9 for 54
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
blessed years. Stay tuned to the Vestnik for more details about our next meeting date and location. Fraternally, Lodge 8, Weimar Officers —SPJST—
Lodge 17 New Tabor to honor longtime members
The officers and members of Lodge 17, New Tabor will honor 11 of our distinguished members at the regular monthly meeting on Sunday, May 3,
2015. Our meeting will be at 2 p.m. followed by the presentation of 50- and 75-year membership pins. These members are to be commended for their dedication and loyalty to SPJST. Those being honored include three 75-year members: Lillie Mae Wright, Vlasta Surovik, and Franklin William Maresh. Those being presented their 50-year pins are Steve Bravenec, Darial Courtney, Martha Dodd, John Anthony Garbs, Carl Maresh, Clyde Mikeska, Floyd Mikeska, and Patrick Valenta. All members are invited to attend to help us in this celebration. Refreshments will be served. Fraternally submitted, Susan Skrabanek —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone invites all to Mother’s Day Barbecue
SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone welcomes everyone to its Mother’s Day Barbecue on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10. Serving is from 11 a.m. till sold out. The countryside is ablaze with nature’s beauty, and your short trip to Flag Hall will be enjoyable. You
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will get great value in the plate you are served. Many families have a reunion at this annual affair. Make your plans to be at Flag Hall on May 10. For the Lodge, Bobby Hoelscher —SPJST—
Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard meets May 17
Dear Members, It is that time of year again to present 50-year membership pins. Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard will hold its next meeting the third Sunday of May, the 17th, 2015. Gathering is from 11:30 to 11:45 a.m. a with a 12 noon start time for the meeting in the community room of the East Bernard Branch Library, 746 Clubside Drive. More to come in the Věstník at a later date. To the faithful: Mark Sunday, May 17 on your calendar, plan to attend, and this writer remains . . . Ze bratrským pozdravů Joseph D. Nezval, FIC Vice President —SPJST—
Scenes from Lodge 13, Dime Box Annual Casino Night Fundraiser Saturday, April 11, 2015 • Submitted by Floyd Kostelka, Vice President/FAC
The annual casino night fundraiser at Lodge 13, Dime Box was held on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Everyone had a great time, and the winner of
the travel voucher was Bob and Shirley Gold. Congratulations to them on winning!
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Lodge 32, Victoria plans Join Hands Day
Once again, Lodge 32, Victoria will volunteer at the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent, located at 3809 East Rio Grande. Please arrive by 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2015, and we will begin working at 9 a.m. We had such a good turnout last year, and I hope to see even more volunteers this year! This is a very rewarding project – helping the community along with Catholic Life as well as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
Next Meeting—May 14 Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. is our next meeting. We will celebrate April, May, and June birthdays. Refreshments will be provided by Kathy and Mike Ahlstrom, and the birthday cake will be provided by Mark and Wanda Lester. I am happy to report Evelyn Horelka and Doris Elsik are both recovering well from recent surgeries. We’re happy these two ladies are back to their normal routine! And, congratulations to newlyweds Mark and Wanda Lester – what a wonderful couple you are! We wish you a Happy Mother’s Day – a great weekend to celebrate! Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 81 Needville to honor longtime members
The April 2015 meeting of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville was held on Sunday, the 19th. At 12 noon, a prayer of thanks was given by Vincent Newman, and everyone enjoyed a meal of chicken fried steak with all the sides that our lodge purchased from the local Presbyterian Church fundraiser. Thanks to Tom Stavinoha for picking up the plates. Desserts were provided by members. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Darlene Blinka and her kitchen committee for getting everything ready for us. President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1 p.m. Tom Stavinoha led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers answered the
roll call except Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha. Added to our sick list are Vivian Sabrsula and Gladys Janczak. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read the March report, and it was approved as read. Since Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha was not there to read his report; he will read it at our May meeting. Tom Stavinoha read the special funds report, and it was also approved as read. Under old business, we will honor our 50-year and 75-year members at the May meeting. Jeanette Newman printed the invitations, and Willie Mae Kuykendall will send them out. Also under old business, we were reminded that Join Hands Day is May 2. We will, once again, do bingo at the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2, Needville in conjunction with KJZT, Woodmen of the
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World, and RVOS. Willie Mae Kuykendall will buy some of the bingo prizes. Under new business, we voted in new members Bryce Nesvadba and Brylie Nesvadba. We’d like to welcome you to our lodge. Also under new business, our scholarship committee met and recommended that Carson Vecera receive a scholarship. Jeanette Newman will print a certificate to present to him. Door prize winners were Dorothy Blinka, Glenn McDonald, Darlene Lauglotz, and Dorothy Kuban. Since we had a few plates left over, those were extra door prizes. Winners were Emma Kujawa, Willie Mae Kuykendall, Frances Pollock, Ed Kuban, and Winnie Susan. Congratulations to all of our lucky winners!
Next Meeting—May 17 For our next meeting on May 17, it was decided to have fried chicken and sausage. Members, please bring a vegetables and a dessert. See you at the next meeting! Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas sets May 9 burgers and bingo day ROB LESSMEIER 903-452-8989 rlessmeier@gmail.com
SPJST Insurance Department welcomes Rob Lessmeier of Lodge 178, Longview in District Three as a new sales agent. Rob enjoys volunteering with Chive Charities doing food drives and helping members of the community. He also enjoys spending time with his family which includes his wife Eva and children Josh, age six, and Sadie, who is almost two years old. Rob’s hobbies include traveling, attending concerts, and cooking. If you are in the Hallsville area, please contact Rob for all of your SPJST Life Insurance needs. He can be reached at 903-452-8989 or email rlessmeier@gmail.com. —SPJST—
Dear Readers, Mark your calendar for a big event that is happening at Lodge 84, Dallas on Saturday, May 9, 2015! In honor of Mother’s Day weekend, Lodge 84 is hosting Burgers and Bingo Day! Doors will open at 5 p.m. with a half-price happy hour cash bar! Burgers will be served for your dining pleasure: hamburgers are $5 and cheeseburgers are $6. All burgers include your choice of lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, and mustard/mayo/ ketchup plus a bag of chips. Bingo is $1 per card, and all mothers/grandmothers will receive a free card. So start the weekend off right by making plans to come and enjoy Saturday afternoon, May 9 at Lodge 84 for fun, fellowship, and food! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 88, Houston plans 50th anniversary
On Sunday, June 7, 2015, Lodge 88, Houston will celebrate its 50th anniversary in the current location of 1435 Beall Street. It will be our homecoming as well as welcoming all our members and their guests to come celebrate with us. We have made a lot of improvements to the lodge hall so come see the facilities. There will be a brief ceremony, performances by our Czech Orchestra and
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DAVID P. COTHAM, JR., LUTCF 903-758-1966 cotham75605@yahoo.com
SPJST Insurance Department welcomes David P. Cotham, Jr. of Lodge 178, Longview in District Three as a new sales agent. David obtained his license in 1989 to sell life insurance and has been an independent insurance agent since that time. He worked for Brown and Associates from 1991 to 2003 as the head of the life and health department. In 2003, David opened his own agency—Cotham Insurance Agency. On Sundays, David preaches at a small country congregation Sand Hill Church of Christ. He also enjoys playing golf and attending sporting events. If you are in the Longview area, please contact David for all of your SPJST Life Insurance needs. He can be reached at 903758-1966 or email cotham75605@yahoo.com. —SPJST—
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Choral Group, and a barbecue brisket and sausage dinner with all the trimmings. Members who have paid their dues and present a membership card will receive a free meal. Desserts will be provided by our Birthday Club Sisters and homemade ice cream made by the youth club will be available. Two bands will be playing that day - Red Ravens and Dujka Brothers. There will also be outside activities for the kids—one will be a water slide so bring your bathing suits and for the adults, a spin wheel and a prize drawing. We are also asking for all alumni from the Lodge 88 Youth Club to come and join us in the Annex. We are looking forward to seeing everyone and catching up on what your life’s path has been. Bring old photos if you would like to add to the “remember when” table. More detailed information will be published later about Lodge 88’s Anniversary Celebration, and we look forward to a successful day. Save the date, and come join us! Fraternally, Dorothy Pflughaupt Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—
Lodge 92 Fort Worth invites all events
Dear Members, We invite you to mark these Lodge 92, Fort Worth dates on your calendars. Come on out for a great time! Sunday, May 3 Country/Western Dance Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band 3 to 7 p.m. Admission: $6 Friday, May 8 Tanglefoot Dance 8 p.m. to 12 midnight Members - $10, non-members - $17 Sunday, May 10 Happy Mother’s Day!
Tuesday, May 12 Game Night at Lodge 92 7 to 10 p.m.
Friday, May 15 Al Nelson’s Tribute to the music of the 60s And 70s. Admission is $12 and includes
a hamburger or sausage sandwich, chips, and a soft drink. Eat 6 to 8 p.m. and enjoy the show 8 to 10 pm.
Sunday, May 17 Country/Western Dance Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band 3 to 7 p.m. Admission: $6
For information regarding hall events and rentals, please call Events Manager Jon Durham at 817-624-1361 or check the hall’s website: www.nationalhallfortworth.com. Fraternally, Angela Paprskar Casteel President —SPJST—
SPJST Welcomes Sales Agent
JANE MUTHEE 713-256-1883 businesstoday100@gmail.com
SPJST Insurance Department welcomes Jane Muthee of Lodge 196, Houston-West in District Five as a new sales agent. Jane was born in Nairobi, Kenya. She moved to Houston, Texas, in 2002, where she says she loves the diversity. Jane was in the banking industry for five years before she became an insurance agent. She graduated from college in 2014 with a major in organizational management. She enjoys interacting with people and assisting them with their insurance needs among other needs. If you are in the Lodge 196, Houston-West area, please contact Jane for all of your SPJST Life Insurance needs. She can be reached at 713-256-1883 or email businesstoday100@gmail.com. —SPJST—
Lodge 97, Placedo members to join hands
Dear Members, Lodge 97, Placedo will be participating in Join Hands Day by volunteering at Hospice of South Texas on Saturday, May 2 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. We hope to see all members attend to help at this volunteer project. Diana Redd Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 125 Westhoff congratulates 75-year member
Dear Readers, Lodge 125, Westhoff is proud to recognize and congratulate Joseph L. Hurta of Weesatche, Texas. He is a 75year member of SPJST. His pin will be mailed to him. Congratulations, Brother Hurta! Fraternally, Edwin A. Baros Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST—
Lodge 139 Danbury donates funds to community
SPJST Lodge 139, Danbury held its April meeting at Smiths Group Building on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. There were seven members present. Secretary Lorenda Baldwin read the minutes of the previous meeting, and the treasury report was given by Ella Marie Fillip. Members voted to approve donations of $150 to Red, White; and Blue Festival; $200 to Little League; and $200 to the yearly Easter egg hunt. District meetings were announced. Lunch was held to Fillip’s Cafe honoring the members who had birthdays during the first quarter of 2015. We would like to see more at the next meeting. Winnie Stefka Reporter —SPJST—
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SPJST Welcomes Sales Agent
CATHY GARCIA 979-332-1614
clvgarcia@yahoo.com
SPJST Insurance Department welcomes Cathy Garcia of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje in District Six as a new sales agent. Cathy was born in Abilene, Texas, and raised in El Campo. She is a 1980 graduate of El Campo High School. She attended Del Mar Junior College in Corpus Christi and Wharton Junior College in Wharton. She is employed in social services where she works in disaster case management on long term recovery of people that have been through federal-declared disasters. She is currently working in Oklahoma with Oklahoma Disaster Recovery Project from the May 2013 tornados. Her assignment will end in June 2015. Cathy is married to Felix T. Garcia. They have one son, five daughters, and 11 grandchildren. Cathy attends St. Robert Catholic Church and volunteers with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in visiting people that call for assistance. She serves as District Council President of the Council of Victoria for the Diocese of Victoria Society of St. Vincent de Paul. She is a member of the Emergency Food and Shelter Board for Wharton County, St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Daughters of the Americans Court No. 2275, Guadalupana Society of St. Robert Bellarmine Court, Hispanic Education Project, and Elks. She is also president and youth leader of SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. If you are in the El Campo, Wharton, and Edna areas, please contact Cathy for all of your SPJST Life Insurance needs. She can be reached at 979-332-1614 or email clvgarcia@yahoo.com. —SPJST—
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Lodge 183 Arlington reports on April meeting
The monthly meeting was held and called to order at 7:15 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2015, at Lodge 183, Arlington, located at 3100 Pleasant Valley Drive in Arlington, Texas. Roll of officers was called, and all were present except First Vice President Ella Mikeska and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Janie Rejcek with excused absences. Present were President Ann Pustejovsky, Financial Secretary Kay Weeks, Treasurer Annette Cepak, Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth, Youth Leader Debra Daniel, and Trustees Tom Weeks, Raymond Mikeska, and Pat Sill. Our thoughts and prayers go to Ella Mikeska, Mary Ann Roznovsky’s sister’s husband, and Darlene Hollingsworth’s cousin’s husband Jerry Girard. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a prayer of silence was observed for all those who are ill or who have recently been in the hospital. Minutes were read from February and March meetings by Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth. There were no corrections. Robert Sill made a motion to approve the minutes, and Annette Cepak seconded. All approved the minutes from February and March as read.
Happy 90th Birthday, Evelyn!
Happy 90th birthday to Evelyn Henson of Lodge 24, Cyclone. She will celebrate her special day on Thursday, April 30, 2015.
P P P Presenting 2015 Officers P P P SPJST Lodge 142, Houston
The 2015 officers of Lodge 142, Houston are, front, left to right, Financial Secretary/Treasurer Mary Ann Kieschnick, Vice President Dennis Hermis, President Keith Kieschnick, and Secretary Alice Jochen, Secretary. Back: Youth Leader Catherine Manchack, Flag Bearer Gunnar Owens, Guide Emil Kutra, FAC Pat Schleider, and Sales Agent Carita Felbermayr.
President Ann Pustejovsky gave the bar report. Ann stated we have not had financial reports for the last two months. Ann stated that for March, we had 13 bingos and two rentals. For March, the kitchen totaled $604.10. The kitchen is now serving hamburgers. Financial Secretary Kay Weeks gave the insurance report. Kay stated that for March, we had one new certificate; one transfer—Hiram Dixon from Lodge 87, Temple; and no terminations. New member is Antonio Vasquez. Pat Sill made a motion to approve the new members, and Annette Cepak seconded. All approved. Debra Daniel gave the fraternal activities coordinator report in the absence of Janie Rejcek. Debra stated the spring meeting is Sunday, April 26 in Cottonwood. The annual SPJST Car Show is Saturday, May 2 at Seaton Star Hall in Temple, Texas. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and judging starts at 11 a.m. Join Hands Day is May 2. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive ends this month. The Corpus Christi Getaway is August 7 to 9. Youth Leader Debra Daniel gave the youth club report. Debra stated the youth spring meeting is April 26 in Cottonwood. She also said that Mike Spiller, who was at the youth leaders’ retreat, will be at the spring meeting. There will also be a Christmas card design contest. SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm is hosting clean-up days on May 16 and 17. There was no report from the
trustees. Under old business, President Ann stated we have two rentals booked for next year. Ann stated Tom Weeks will check on getting our lodge set up with credit/debit cards. This has been tabled until next month’s meeting. Under new business, President Ann stated the District Three Spring Meeting is April 26, and Join Hands Day is May 2. The TABC license will need to be renewed by the end of July. No family night is scheduled for
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April. Robert Sill made a motion to pass on family night in April. All approved. Birthdays for April are Ann Pustejovsky on the 4th, Rudy Rejcek on the 12th, Tim Culliton on the 24th, Ella Mikeska on the 26th, and Charles Bragg on the 28th. We celebrated the birthdays with delicious carrot cake. Happy birthday to all of you! Thank you, Ann, for the cake! Raffle was drawn, and $25 was won by Tom Weeks. Congratulations! Debra Daniel made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Pat Sill seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Next Meeting—May 17 The next meeting is Monday, May 17 - the third Monday - at Lodge 183, located at 3100 Pleasant Valley Drive in Arlington. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Hollingsworth Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 38, Kovar Youth Collect Tabs for Ronald McDonald House
Lodge 38, Kovar members Matt and Elizabeth Holder donate canned drink tabs to the Ronald McDonald House in memory of Paulina Kalina. They presented the tabs to Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny to add to SPJST’s collection for the Ronald McDonald House. —Submitted by Dorothy Lastovica
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Lodge 141, Sealy Supports Gordon Memorial Library
Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station members to join hands on May 2
All members and friends are invited to participate in mowing, trimming, and cleanup of the historic Moravian Cemetery in Bryan, Texas, on Saturday May 2 at 9 a.m. The work should be finished before 12 noon, and any amount of participation will be appreciated. Drinking water will be provided by the lodge. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves and a rake or hoe to do some light cleanup after the mowing and power trimming. The cemetery has a Texas Historical Commission marker and is the final resting place of several pioneer Czech families of the Bryan area. The entrance is located between the homes at 5913 and 5909 Knightsbridge Lane in the Copperfield subdivision. For more information, please contact Lodge 189 President Henry Mayo at 979-777-1426 or email hpmayo@gmail. —SPJST—
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Next Meeting—May 3 Lodge 202 will meet Sunday, May 3 at 5:30 p.m. at Jourdanton Community Center. Items may be brought for the backpacks for the Bus Station Ministry. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—
Friendship Club of Fort Worth
Lodge 141, Sealy made its annual donation to Gordon Memorial Library for use of the library’s meeting room. This time, the donation will qualify for matching funds. A generous local couple have pledged to match funds up to $25,000 to help the library continue to operate. Pictured are, left to right, officers Bennie Stolarski, Bernice Stolarski, Librarian Joyce Williams, and Freda Jemela.
Lodge 202 Jourdanton meets May 3
Lodge 202, Jourdanton met Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Jourdanton Community Center with 19 members and guests attending. President James House welcomed everyone. Kelly House led the Pledge of Allegiance. Silence was observed for deceased members and for the armed forces. Kelly House, Madison Lutz, and McKenzie Lutz thanked the lodge for donations to their livestock show projects.
Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Member Displays One Day’s Catch
“Retirement is great!” says Honorary Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride as he displays one day’s catch at Navarro Mills Lake. “We had a blast,” wife Frances says! They are both members of Lodge 200, BrucevilleEddy.
Fraternal Activities Coordinator Kathleen Polasek announced several events scheduled soon. Referrals are needed to increase lodge membership. Youth Leader Regina House stated the youth’s outing in downtown San Antonio was a fun event. The Youth Development Workshop will be April 18. For Join Hands Day, everyone is asked to contribute to the “Welcome Home Backpack Kits” for Bus Station Ministry for refugees who have fled violence in Central America and arrive by bus in San Antonio. The youth will contribute toiletries. Adults are asked to call Bettie House for other items needed. The lodge will purchase 12 backpacks to be filled with items for the refugees. Lodge 202 will host District Seven YAD on June 28 at St. Matthew Hall in Jourdanton. Adults may make sandwiches using one loaf of bread. The youth plan to create an SPJST commercial for the radio station. Amanda Hoggard participated on the Churchill High School “Global Citizens” team in the San Antonio Multiple Sclerosis Walk on March 7 to bring awareness of MS to the public and to raise funds to search for a cure. The entire Churchill High School raised about $5,000. Amanda thanked those who contributed to the activity. Amanda plans to participate next year. Kelly House will celebrate her birthday in April. A get well card was signed for Georgia Marek. Meeting adjourned.
The Friendship Club met on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at St. Thomas dining room for our monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order by President Margaret Sears who welcomed everyone. The theme for the day was Easter, and thanks went out to Rose Ann Spann and Lola Taylor for all the decorations. They always do such a wonderful job. We were supposed to have Mike Voorhies, the Lake Worth Fire Marshall as our speaker, but we received a call early that morning that he was in the emergency room with a gallbladder attack and would not be able to make his presentation. He has since had the surgery, is doing well, apologized for not being able to come, and he will be rescheduled for later in the year. Secretary Mary Ann Krivanek read the minutes from the last meeting, and Treasurer Jo Ann Wilcox gave the fi-
Happy Birthday, Joe!
Happy birthday to Lodge 155, Austin member Joe Motl who will celebrate his special day on April 27!
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nancial report. Both were accepted as presented. Jo Ann stated that the name of Paula Hall should be included as a member in our booklet. Sunshine Person Darlene Tompkins was unable to attend as her son is very ill. Marie Keller volunteered to take over for Darlene during her absence. Libbie Vrla thanked the Club for the thinking of you card she received last month when she was absent. Several of our members gave names to President Margaret of persons willing to make presentations or speak at our meetings. Father Ward, brother to our member Mary Agnes Ward, will speak to us in June. It is so nice to have members come up with speakers or suggestions for our meetings. Thank you! Mary Ann Krivanek read the story and history about the red Easter egg. It was very interesting, and no one had ever heard the story before. Thanks, Mary Ann. Shirley Martin was back following her knee surgery and is doing well. She reported on the death and funeral of Mary Ann Kozel. Mary Ann passed
away on Monday, March 30, and this being Holy Week, the funeral will not be until on April 6 at St. Thomas Church. Burial will be at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery followed with a celebration of life and luncheon at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth. Mary Ann was a longtime member and treasurer of the Friendship Club for many years. She will certainly be missed. A moment of silence was held in her memory followed by all saying the “Our Father” and “Hail May.” Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her family. May her soul rest in peace. The singing of “Happy Birthday” went out to April celebrants — Lydia Alholm, Marie Keller, Paula McCabe, Willie Mae Nichols, and Rose Ann Spann. May you all have many more. We had lots of door prizes, but I only got names of Paula Arsenault bringing two gifts and Helen Skrasek bringing one. Anyway, we had lots of happy winners. Felma Smith won the first 50/50 dollar game with Marilyn Llewellyn being the second winner. Congratulations, ladies! Following the meeting, the blessing
was said, and a fried chicken lunch with all the side dishes and desserts provided by members was enjoyed. We always have a wonderful selection. Hostesses for the day were Marilyn Llewellyn, Pat McWilliams, and Lois Smith who did a great job. Thanks to all of you. Hostesses for May will be Mary Schneider, Lola Taylor, and Libbie Vrla with the theme being “Mother’s Day Tea” with colors being pink/purple. Next meeting will be on May 6. See you then. I hope everyone has been enjoying the rain and nice cool weather.
News Lydia Alholm had a most enjoyable time celebrating her 95th birthday on March 29 hosted by her daughter-inlaw, Kathy Alholm, and grandsons, Dan and Tim, from the Chicago area. Dan’s wife Brooke and children Parker and Cole also came. Lots of old friends were in attendance, and lots of reminiscing was enjoyed about the Easter picnics at the Tirk/Alholm farm. Along with SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth and 92, Fort Worth mem-
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bers, Sokol members, old neighbors, and Wellington friends, it was a nice crowd. Grandson Dan gave a rundown of Lydia’s life on the farm milking cows, school and college days, being in the Navy, marriage to Roy, and places where they lived. Jerry Milan, Willie Skrasek, and Donna Parker made comments on things Lydia played a part of in their lives. It was a fun party, and Lydia is still enjoying the special moment. Oldest grandson Matt and his family were unable to attend, but they are planning a trip to Texas soon. I stopped in to visit with Merel Kovar who lives in an assisted living home. She was sitting in the foyer looking out the window, looking good, and was having a real good day. I took her a chocolate bunny and couple of chocolate eggs, and she was so pleased to see me and get the chocolates. As I said, she was having a good day, was so talkative, and we just had the best time visiting. She talked about her sister who comes to see her each week, that the food is real good, and she really likes this place where she
Spring Cleaning Comes to SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm
SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm is planning a spring cleaning weekend on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2015, to get the camp ready for our 2015 summer camp session. To any members who have time available, we would appreciate your help with painting and cleaning projects. Most of our time will be dedicated to painting porches, handrails, the deck, and blob pond stands. If time allows, we would move on to power wash the barns to ready them for painting this summer. The
barn painting and zip line tower painting will be done at a later date when equipment is available. We are also accepting any donations from members and lodges to cover the cost of materials. Lunch will be provided for workers on Saturday and Sunday. Please RSVP to Lynette Talasek at SPJST Home Office in Temple or John Engelke 254-799-4247. —SPJST—
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lives. I asked her if she remembers Mary Ann Krivanek as she sent Merel her greetings, and she said, “Oh yes, I remember Mary Ann, and how is she.” I also mentioned Lydia’s 95th birthday party, and she was so pleased to hear about it. I mentioned more of the Friendship Club members. She seemed to remember them and said to tell everyone “hello.” In our bulletin on Sunday at St. Andrew’s Church, there was a “pray for our deceased” with Rose Cuba listed. When Rose, former Friendship Club member, moved to Wichita Falls, we stayed in touch and every time I sent her a card, she would always call. Several times I had all the Friendship Club members sign their names, and last time I had a call from Rose’s sister, Georgie, who told me that Rose can’t hear, but to just let her talk which I did. She talked about all the names on the card and how she looks at it several times each day and thinks of everyone and how much she misses everyone. Since I had Georgie’s phone number, I called and next day she returns my call. Rose died on April 2 of a massive heart attack, lived five more days with hospice looking after her. Georgie said the funeral was in Megargel, Texas, part of Wichita Falls, which was in the old family church where Rose grew up in and all the family is buried there in the cemetery. She said it was a very sweet funeral. Her grandnephew, Father Barry Cuba of Austin, Texas, had the service, that the family is large, and all the nieces and nephews all
brought a rose and put them on the casket. Rose would have been 95 years old on August 15, 2015. Georgie went on to say how much Rose missed her St. Andrew’s Church, her friends, and the Friendship Club members. Rose used to tell me that we were indirectly related, my aunt Josephine (Parma) Patril was her cousin so I always kept Rose informed of all the Parma news from Ennis. Our sympathy goes out to Rose’s family. May her soul rest in peace. So Until, Keep Smiling! Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST—
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Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week prior to the reunion date and as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you.
May 3 Simcik family—at SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville. For information, call Alvin Simcik 254-778-5840; or 254-773-5191. Submitted by Alvin Simcik, Lodge 47, Seaton. •••
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June 6 Vrana family—at St. Matthew’s Parish Hall, Jourdanton. For details, call 210-273-4835 ; or email regina53.wilson@yahoo.com. Submitted by Regina Wilson, Lodge 202, Jourdanton. •••
June 13 Martinec family: Descendants of Joe and Rose (Martis) Martinec— at Maxie and Linda Morgan’s home, Cameron. For information, contact Linda Morgan 254-6976168; or James Kocurek 512-4442527. Submitted by Maxie and Linda Morgan, Lodge 24, Cyclone. —SPJST—
S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Hosts Annual Progressive 42 Tournament
S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Community hosted its annual Progressive 42 Tournament last Friday, April 10, 2015. Players came from all directions to enjoy an afternoon of dominoes. Sponsors joined forces to provide door prizes for all of the participants in the tournament. They include City Cafe, Sonic, Golden Chick, Donut Palace, Applebee’s, Chicken Express, Masfaijitas, Ed’s Place, Taylor Meat, Mr. Gatti’s, Wal-Mart, Sirloin Stock-
ade, Davis Bar-BQ, Circleville Store, Zapata’s Mexican Restaurant, McDonald’s, all of Taylor, and Thrall Country Diner. Thank you for making this appreciation tournament such a special time for the players. A special thank you to Bobby and Ruth Ann Wuensche, Margie Faltesek, and Kathy Merka, all of Lodge 48, Beyersville, for all of their hard work in making the tournament a huge success.
LEFT PHOTO: Bobby Wuensche informs the players about the rules of the game. RIGHT PHOTO: Top four winners of the tournament are, front, left to right, third place - Ann Kunze of Taylor - 6 wins, 39 marks; second
place - Jackie Pick of Taylor - 6 wins, 50 marks; and first place - Edward Betak of Thorndale - 7 wins. Back: Fourth place - John Hosch of Bruceville-Eddy - 6 wins, 37 marks. Congratulations to all of you!
Happy Birthday, Kelly!
Lodge 202, Jourdanton member Kelly House celebrated her birthday on April 9. Happy birthday! —Photo by Amanda Hoggard
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• • • • • 2015 SPJST Join Hands Day Projects • • • • •
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Lodge 1, Fayetteville Lodge members will work with KJZT and possibly NHS to clean the town’s courthouse. Contact: Sharon Fritsch 979-966-3515 memawfritsch@gmail.com Lodge 9, Snook Lodge adult and youth members will work with community members to gather to clean graves, trim brush as needed, and replace artificial flowers. Contact: Marie Shelfer 979-845-2717 • mashelfer@aol.com
Lodge 51, Ellinger Lodge members and Ellinger Chamber of Commerce will help clean in and around Ellinger Community Center. Contact: Calvin Hlinsky 979-378-2364
Lodge 141, Sealy Adult lodge and youth will join with Woodmen of the World, Hermann Sons, KJT, 3rd Degree KCs, and three Girl Scout groups and parents to place up to 600 small flags on graves at seven local cemeteries. Contact: Bernice Stolarski 979-885-6786 bbstol@sbcglobal.net Lodge 179, Warrenton Lodge members joined with Ledbetter Homemakers Club and Waldeck Lutheran Church Ladies for a stew supper fundraiser for Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department and American Cancer Society on March 19, 2015. Contact: Joan Sue Goehring 979-968-6322
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Lodge 15, Buckholts Lodge members will partner with Buckholts Outreach Center Youth Group and Director/Sponsor John Griener for “Project Clean Sweep,” a supervised/coordinated effort to beautify the town of Buckholts. Contact: Douglas Williams 254-593-2222 or 817-403-1467 dlwilliams254@aol.com
Lodge 24, Cyclone Adult lodge and youth club members will join with Feed My Sheep to prepare Blessing Bags for the homeless in the Temple area. Contact: Brenda Maddux 254-721-1682 frontdeskgoddess@hotmail.com
Lodge 29, Taylor Lodge adult and youth members partnered with the Elgin community, Elgin Volunteer Fire Department, and Elgin High School to host a barbecue fundraiser for the families of two teens who lost their lives in an auto accident. Contact: Cristy Girod 512-468-1347
Lodge 47, Seaton Adult and youth lodge members will partner to host and volunteer at the SPJST Car Show. Contact: Joyce Kraatz 254-760-5816 joycekraatz@hotmail.com Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth club members will work the concession stand at the SPJST Car Show. Contact: Janet Filla 512-450-8310 janaree99@hotmail.com
Lodge 80, Holland Holland youth club will help Holland Volunteer Fire Department with a sausage dinner fundraiser on May 3. Contact: Frank Pajestka, Jr. 254-760-0351 rpajestka@embarqmail.com
Lodge 87, Temple Lodge members will assist at the SPJST Car Show. Contact: Karin Bryant 254-338-3275 kbtsjb@aol.com
Lodge 187, Round Rock Youth members will join with Theresians International from St. John Vianney Catholic Church “Peaceful Blessings” to collect throw blankets and other warm essentials to be donated to a nursing center. Contact: Jennifer McCarthy 512-565-9156 • jsupak@gmail.com
Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Lodge members will assist at the SPJST Car Show to raise funds for Czech Heritage Museum and SPJST Education and Nature Center. Contact: David Nauert 254-534-0809 davidn@vvm.com Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Lodge members will assist SPJST Home Office, Czech Heritage Museum, and SPJST Education and Nature Center at the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration. Contact: Susan Hutton 254-718-2561 huts3d@sbcglobal.net • • • District Three • • •
Lodge 6, Cottonwood Lodge adult and youth members will gather to clean the youth room, organize the back meeting room, and weed around the building. Contact: Peggy Dobecka 254-799-8550 dataped@sbcglobal.net
Lodge 66, Waco Lodge members will volunteer at SPJST Education and Nature Center’s workday weekend. Contact: Diana L. Engelke 254-799-4247 dengelke@lmi-inc.com
Lodge 84, Dallas Lodge adult and youth members will sell miscellaneous gifts and homemade items at a booth at the SPJST Car Show. Contact: Vickie Sims 214-763-0341 speciallgran@sbcglobal.net
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Lodge 49, Rowena Youth club members helped at the community farm sale, work with auctioneer and his group to sell water and goodies, and clean up afterwards. Contact: Becky Wood 325-656-0029 bwood@citizensstatebk.com Lodge 76, Wichita Falls Lodge members will partner with Mark Homeschool Co-op children, first through eighth grade, to help with a school supply drive. Contact: Dianna Ibarra 940-224-7383 wibarra60@hotmail.com
Lodge 157, Lubbock Members will partner with Altrusa Dawners to volunteer at South Plains Food Bank. Contact: Jerome Kristinek 806-763-7245 cyndynjerome@gmail.com
Lodge 219, El Paso Lodge members will join a youth group and visit the fire station for service appreciation. Contact: Arnulfo Rivera/Edna Rivas 915-630-8074 arnulfok5@yahoo.com • • • District Five • • •
Lodge 81, Needville Lodge members will join Catholic Life, Sons of Hermann, and 4-H to host bingo at S.P.J.S.T. Nursing Home No. 2, Needville. Contact: Bradley Stavinoha 979-793-7411 • spjst@earthlink.net
Lodge 88, Houston Lodge members will help at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm work days and SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Bingo Committee donated $2,000 for the clean-up weekend. Contact: Dorothy Pflughaupt 713-859-8976 dotpflugh@yahoo.com Lodge 91, San Jacinto Lodge members will work with community churches and Churches United in Caring (CUIC) to distribute clothing, etc. to residents. Contact: Malba Smesny 281-798-1092 malba1360278@comcast.net
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Lodge 162, Iowa Colony Lodge members will collect and donate pet supplies for the local SPCA. Contact: Brenda Moyle 713-303-1471 brenda@moblaw.com
Lodge 191, Lufkin Lodge building will be donated free of charge for Lufkin home-schoolers prom dance. Contact: George Scogin 936-875-2867 georgepat@consolidated.net • • • District Six • • •
Lodge 4, Hallettsville Lodge will have a plant booth at the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration. Contact: Annie Vahalik 361-649-4888; 361-574-9500 annie@cookiesbydesignvictoria.com
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Lodge adult and youth members will join JCDA/CDA members Court 2275 and KC Council No. 9393 to clean CCD rooms and re-organize the CCD office at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church. Contact: Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614 clvgarcia@yahoo.com
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Lodge 107, Floresville Lodge members will partner with Livestrong and Wilson County Girl Scouts to sponsor a water drive for the county’s first responders. May 2 SPJST Car Show and Czech HerContact: Wendy Pruski itage Celebration—at SPJST 210-530-4916 Lodge 47, Seaton, 10842 State poohbear78064@hotmail.com Highway 53 (7 miles east of Temple): Praha Brothers, Czech exLodge 117, Robstown hibits/demonstrations, kolache Lodge members will join with Amer- eating contest, vendors, silent aucican Cancer Society to help at Relay tion, kids’ zone, food/drinks availfor Life fundraiser. able all day. Visit www.spjst.org for car entry/vendor forms, and other Contact: Frank Sijansky info. 361-242-2259 chickendancin@sbcglobal.net May 17 Slavnost - May Fest and Tribute to Lodge 185, New Braunfels Czech Immigrants—at Texas Adult and youth members will collect Czech Heritage and Culture Center, clothing, toys, diapers, baby bottles, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, Lacarriers, beds, and food, and cash for Grange, Texas: Tribute to immiThe Gabriel Project. Contact: Theresa Haag 830-625-8262 theresa.haag686@gmail.com Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth club members will assist with the Backpack Ministry. Contact: Kathleen Polasek 830-769-2569 kpolasek2002@yahoo.com —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
April 29, 30 Texas Czech Genealogical Society: Family Workdays—at SPJST Home Office, downstairs in the Museum and Library, 520 North Main, Temple, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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.
Now Through May Czech Kroj and Ceramics Museum Exhibit—at Texas Czech Heritage and Culture Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, LaGrange, Texas: Kroj (costume) is the official apparel of Czechs. Czech glass and ceramics are very popular to Czechs. For information, contact TCHCC 888785-4500; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org. April 28 to May 30 Multi-media exhibition Texas Czechs: Rooted in Tradition on display—at Lavaca Historical Museum, 413 North Main Street, Hallettsville. This unique exhibition features contemporary Texas Czech cultural traditions in photos, text and film. For museum hours, call (361) 7984113or visit www.polkaworks.org. Free.
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grants 1911 to 1915, 10 a.m. Music by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, 12 to 4 p.m.; noon meal; desserts; gift shop; prize drawing; museums. For information, contact TCHCC 888-785-4500; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org.
May 27, 28 Texas Czech Genealogical Society: Family Files and Research Library Workdays—at SPJST Home Office, downstairs in the Museum and Library, 520 North Main, Temple, 10 a.m to 4 p.m.
June 15 - 29 Czech Republic Bohemian and Moravian Tour: 15 days. Sponsored by TCHCC, LaGrange, Texas. Call now to reserve your ticket/s. For information, contact TCHCC 888785-4500; email info@czechtexas.org. —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.
District Two members invited to Round Rock Express baseball
Dear Vestnik Readers, Our District Two youth are going to the Round Rock Express baseball game on Friday, May 22, 2015, for the 7:05 p.m. game versus Albuquerque. We have reserved several infield reserved seats so we can sit as a group. Please let me know by May 6 if you would like to join us. Anyone from District Two is welcome! Tickets are $11 each. For those in our District Two youth clubs, active youth club members,
youth leaders, and spouses will have your ticket paid for. Parents and siblings of active youth club members are $5 and friends/guests are $11. Youth leaders will have their parking fee ($8) reimbursed. We’re going to have a really fun time, and I hope to see you there! So far, our head count is around 80! Please let me know as soon as possible (before May 6) if you want a ticket. You can email me at girodranch@yahoo.com or call/text me 512-468-1347. Fraternally, Cristy Girod District Two Assistant Youth Counselor Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Leader —SPJST—
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Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club to join hands on May 6
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District Two Royalty Attend Prom
2014-2015 District Two King Jacob Horak of Lodge 80, Holland and Queen Kacie Vanecek of Lodge 48, Beyersville are pictured together before the Holland High School Prom held April 18, 2015, in Salado.
Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club will meet on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. Before the meeting, we will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Snook Cemetery to complete our Join Hands Day project (weather permitting). Please bring your gardening tools and gloves. Fraternally submitted, Konnor Eldridge —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club to assist at Mother’s Day Barbecue
The Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club meeting was called to order on April 12, 2015, at the lodge hall with 12 youth members and six adults present. Old business was we voted on our Join Hands Day project and will prepare “Blessing Bags” for the less fortunate and homeless individuals in the Temple area. We will be asking the adult lodge to assist in the finances to prepare as many bags as we can afford to. Hopefully, we can at least make 50 or more. I, as the leader, will be asking
area businesses if they would donate items such as toothbrushes, soaps, lotions, and whatever else they are willing to donate, and we will have to purchase the other items. I know of a person who works with Feed My Sheep in Temple and will see if she will pass out the bags there. These bags will be prepared at our June 14 meeting at Flag Hall. New business includes the approaching Mother’s Day Barbecue lunch that will be at Flag Hall on Sunday, May 10. We prepared and handed out the prize drawing tickets for our
SPJST has a contest going to create a commercial. Info was given out, and wheels are turning. The SPJST Car Show will be held on Saturday, May 2 at Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall. Any youth is invited to help work there for volunteer hours. I told them to contact Patsy, and she would love to assign them to a job. Birthdays are Abby Bruggman April and Cole Campbell - April 7. Next Meeting—May 10 The next meeting will be on Sunday, May 10 at the Mother’s Day Barbecue. Submitted by, Brenda Maddux Youth Leader —SPJST—
quilt. Each member is asked to bring three to four baked good items for dessert and work either at the dessert table or the tea table. Leaders-in-Training forms were all turned in for LIT camp which will be held June 12 to 14. We have six youth who have signed up. Patsy has promised to make this a very good experience for them. Summer camp forms are ready to be filled out online; the deadline is June 1. The form was handed out to parents on what to do. Summer camp will be from July 23 through July 26.
Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club Helps at Farm Sale Submitted by Becky Wood, Youth Leader
Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club helped serve the barbecue meal and sell water during Rowena’s Farm Sale held on Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Leader reports on February meeting
Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club members had their February meeting at the Whistle Stop Playground in Temple. It was a beautiful afternoon! We had our meeting under the pavilion. Then the kids enjoyed some play time. They played frisbee, threw a ball around, played on the playscape, and got to swing a little. A few also brought friends to see what SPJST was all about! It was a nice break from our typical meetings that we have indoors. Later that evening, we went to the skating party for District Two. Everyone enjoyed skating, socializing, eating pizza, and receiving door prizes. The skating party is definitely a district outing we all look forward to every year! Fraternally, Cristy Girod, Youth Leader —SPJST—
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Lodge 29, Taylor youth share February updates Fun Time at Whistle Stop
District Two had a fun skating party in Temple. Also, our lodge had a fun time at the Whistle Stop Park. We had our meeting and played on the playscape. It was so much fun! Hailey Girod, age 10
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We went to the park in Temple for our meeting. After the meeting, we played on the playscape and swings. Later, we went skating and had pizza. Kylee Halbrook, age 10 •••
Meeting in the Park
I was really excited about our meeting in the park! It was fun playing with my friends. Then, we went skating and got to eat pizza. It was a really fun day to hang out with our friends. Bailey Sumner, age 10 •••
Skating and Pizza
I got to go to the meeting in the park. I played on the playscape and had fun. Skating and pizza were good, too! Kaden Kaderka, age 9 •••
Back in February, our district had a skating party. I was looking forward to it. Eating the pizza was great! I entered the race and won. Aaron Kaderka, age 16 •••
Swing and Playscape
Our February meeting was at a park in Temple. We got to swing and play on the playscape. Afterwards, we had a fun time at the skating party for District Two. We ate pizza and had door prizes. Kara Kaderka, age 12 •••
Fun Time at Whistle Stop
When I went to the skating party, I was really excited because I wore roller blades. That was fun! We got to eat pizza, too. My favorite pizza is sausage. My favorite drinks are water, Dr. Pepper, and apple juice. It was so much fun! Emily Sumner, age 9
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Our Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club volunteered to help at a benefit to raise money for medical expenses. I helped carry the to-go plates to the cars. I like to help people. Colten Voigt, age 8 —SPJST—
Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth learns about YAD
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Helping People
I like going to help the people (at the S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living) when we help them play bingo. I enjoy being in the youth club. Cody Voigt, age 7 •••
Excited about Youth Club
I like being in SPJST and am excited that I get to be in the youth club this year! Hunter Cheyenne Voigt, age 6 •••
Dear Vestnik, On Saturday, April 18, we went to our spring meeting. We played a lot of games and learned about Youth Achievement Day (YAD)! Sincerely, Rileigh Kitchen —SPJST—
Scenes from Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Easter Party
Saturday, April 4, 2015 • Lodge 84, Dallas • Submitted by Kendall Tucker, Reporter
Youth club members enjoyed hunting Easter eggs, eating snacks, and winning door prizes. It was a very fun day.
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Death Claims Paid in March 2015
Name
John H. Lanik Teresa Ramirez Joyce N. Dusek Martha M. Zatopek Guadalupe Adame Tuddie Vera Hurta Gilbert M. Mendez, Sr. Ricardo Rodriguez Arthur Dehnel Joseph C. Schwartz J. D. Johnson John H. Burleson, Sr. James Joseph Motis Libbie Wisniewski Lyndon A. Moore Janie Hendrik Clinton D1ckson, Jr. Delia Perez Evelyn Frances Gustafson Delvin L Getschmann Stanley L. Elzner Ben Alois Svoboda Joe L. Holy, Jr. Cecil Barcak Leonard L. Rejcek Irene V. Kitzmiller Jerry Jim Houpy Bruce Eugene Milstead Louis J. Kolarik David Richard Alford Carl Dean Carson Alvin R. Hajek Opal W. Brooks David G. Cooper Michael Dale Kerlin Lester Gene Kovarek Charles Kitowski Sam W. Leathers Richard Ray Williams Charles Edward Sliva Lucille S. Rohan Terezie Selzer Mildred M. Crnkovic Charlie Raska, Jr. Eva Braunagel Dorothy L. Mikulencak Timothy Goldman Alfred Alvin Repka
SPJST • Temple, Texas
Lodge 88 30 17 81 107 29 133 219 28 160 172 107 66 135 73 84 87 79 18 88 88 40 6 139 84 88 84 191 17 88 265 133 177 206 29 41 133 74 94 133 81 184 17 32 142 29 47 47
Location Houston Taiton New Tabor Needville Floresville Taylor San Antonio El Paso East Bernard San Angelo Pasadena Floresville Waco Ennis Seymour Dallas Temple Corpus Christi Elgin Houston Houston El Campo-Hillje Cottonwood Danbury Dallas Houston Dallas Lufkin New Tabor Houston Odessa San Antonio Academy Mexia Taylor Port Lavaca San Antonio Lovelady Wheelock San Antonio Needville Moulton New Tabor Victoria Houston Taylor Seaton Seat0n
Date of Admission 10/01/1955 9/24/2012 5/11/1953 12/01/1988 9/26/2008 8/03/1949 5/08/2007 7/25/2007 2/12/1947 9/30/1975 9/01/1983 9/30/1977 2/09/1967 2/12/1936 11/20/2013 10/05/1959 5/16/1963 8/26/2011 2/18/1974 11/03/1969 2/02/1945 6/27/2000 9/26/1966 1/07/1958 1/22/1965 5/22/1968 2/11/1941 7/01/1983 8/01/1955 6/09/1969 4/07/2009 9/01/1984 4/14/1972 4/03/1996 11/21/1955 2/01/1957 11/20/1939 10/27/1976 2/05/1952 6/20/1949 12/13/1963 9/12/1933 1/04/1940 6/16/1978 5/01/1991 6/06/1952 7/05/1943 7/10/1946
Date of Death 1/23/2015 1/16/2015 11/12/2014 1/15/2015 3/18/2014 2/01/2015 1/15/2015 11/13/2014 12/26/2014 1/08/2015 1/14/2015 12/12/2014 1/08/2015 1/29/2015 12/10/2014 7/02/2014 1/23/2015 11/25/2014 10/31/2014 1/09/2015 1/17/2015 1/29/2015 2/05/2015 1/27/2015 1/27/2015 12/26/2014 12/22/2014 1/19/2015 1/06/2015 1/17/2015 1/28/2015 1/09/2015 2/21/2015 2/08/2015 9/23/2014 2/02/2015 12/07/2014 12/19/2014 10/21/2014 2/19/2015 9/17/2014 12/18/2014 2/28/2009 2/16/2015 2/10/2015 2/02/2015 1/24/2015 11/05/2014
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In Memoriam
Age 79 67 85 90 74 96 63 51 82 89 85 82 87 94 71 69 89 77 90 87 83 79 90 83 71 89 75 52 88 65 62 86 95 73 61 74 91 81 63 65 84 98 89 84 84 86 72 91
In Memory of Henry Machala
Henry Joe Machala was born to Alois and Anna Pavlicek Machala on January 17, 1919, in Mixville, Texas. He attended Mixville-Sealy schools and served his country during World War II in the Army as a mechanic. He met and married Emma Jalufka on April 12, 1948, at the Old Immaculate Conception Henry Machala Church in Sealy. They were blessed with six children. Their marriage ended after 56 years upon the passing of his wife Emma in 2004. Henry Joe Machala died on April 6, 2015, at Colonial Belle Nursing Home at the young age of 96 years. Henry became self-employed as a mechanic and salvage yard operator after working for City Auto Parts for many years. He enjoyed listening to polka music, and tapping his fingers to the beat. He loved feeding his cats and dogs, giving them more food than they needed. He had a nickname for everyone he liked, sometimes two. Henry was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Sealy, American Legion Post 442, Sealy and SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. He is survived by daughter Charlene Schneider and husband (Louie) Robert; sons Wayne and wife Liz, Tommy and wife Brenda, David and wife Wendy, and Mark and wife Dee Anne; grandchildren Nathan Schneider and wife Ashley, Cori Savage, Brittany, Amber, Daryl, Cody, Gary, Ryan, Hope, Morgan, Chris, Tyler and Kelsey; great-grandchildren Anthony, Dakota, Brayden, and Ava; sister Willie Mae Dzierzanowski of Sealy and sister-in-law Edith (Jalufka) Pavlicek. Preceding him in death were parents Alois and Anna Machala; brothers Charles and Frank; sisters Annie Brandt, Emily Prokrop, and Frances Surovcak; son Gary Machala; and grandchildren Kevin and Wayne Machala, Jr. Funeral service was Thursday, April 9 at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sealy with Reverend Eric Pitre celebrating the
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mass and rite of committal. Interment was at ICC Cemetery in Sealy. Visitation was Wednesday, April 8 at Knesek Bros. Hwy 36 Chapel in Sealy from 5 to 7 p.m. with a rosary/wake at 7 p.m. Pallbearers were grandsons Nathan Schneider and Gary, Daryl, Ryan, Tyler, Cody, and Christopher Machala. Honorary pallbearers were Cori Savage, Dennis Orsak, Arlin Krejci, Bill Lattimore, and Hope, Brittany, Morgan, Brian, Amber, and Kelsey Machala. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, 302 East Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas 77833 or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 600 Fourth Street, Sealy, Texas 77474. —SPJST—
Resolution of Sympathy
Joe Daniel, (J.D.) Shirocky, 87, of Granger, passed on to his Heavenly Father on April 8, 2015. He was born on March 12, 1928, to Louis and Mary Shirocky. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Shirocky; children Mitchell Shirocky and wife Patsy, Lorna Shirocky Warnke, Gregory Shirocky and wife Flora, Alan Shirocky and wife Anne, Dean Shirocky and wife June, and Shelly Shirocky, all of Granger; grandchildren Bradley J.D. Shirocky Shirocky, Maggie Shirocky Smith, Alana Shirocky Tomczyszyn, and husband David, Lindsey Shirocky, Andrea Shirocky, Adam Shirocky and wife Tawnya, Cade Shirocky, and Conor Shirocky; great-grandchildren Julianna Smith, Grayson Smith, and Conley Tomczyszyn; and sisters Louise Rozacky and Margaret Kerlin, both of Granger. He was preceded in death by parents Louis and Mary Shirocky; sister, Vlasta Volcik; and brothers Louis Shirocky, Jr. and Alvin (Mike) Shirocky. J.D. was a lifelong member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, VFW, and SPJST Lodge 20, Granger. He proudly served his country during the
Korean War. He grew up on a farm and made farming his lifelong career. J.D. enjoyed traveling to Louisiana for gambling trips, Czech music, and riding out to check on the crops and cattle. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. with a
rosary at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 9 at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor. Celebration of life mass was at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 10 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger with the Very Reverend
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Chris Ferrer officiating, assisted by Deacon John Thornton. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery in Granger. Memorials may be made to Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church or mass intentions for J.D.
Death Claims Paid in March 2015
Name
Elmont Vyvial Evelyn G. Stegall Carolyn Henderson Cleon Stubblefield Margaret N. Mcgavern Elton R. Hubenak Victor W. Sralla William Charles Sill Max M. Jones Charles Kevin Wahl Johnnie R. Krizan Jimmie F. Brinkman Cynthia M. Kalmus Walter L. Kalmus, Jr. Herman M. Smith James Bert Hunt Pauline J. Kalina Jeanette Carol Williams Paul R. Pille Louis P. Krupala Gloria Jo Farek Irene Vidal Leal Evelyn B. Grossman Olin Herman Pick Evelyn Stringfellow Conjetta Blake Alois Wm. Pechal Dovie Nell Gallander Celestine Veselka Darilek Oscar Litvik Bernice S. Kruse Genevieve Sparkman William B. Koerner Lorene A. Tomblin Mary Lynn Evans Willie Ray Howard
SPJST • Temple, Texas
Lodge 172 94 87 74 187 9 107 84 38 79 6 186 84 84 74 9 151 202 29 164 92 133 10 47 88 88 47 54 88 28 29 92 5 18 87 88
Location Pasadena Wheelock Temple Lovelady Round Rock Snook Floresville Dallas Smithville Corpus Christi Cottonwood Caldwell Dallas Dallas Lovelady Snook Wharton Jourdanton Taylor Rio Hondo Fort Worth San Antonio Shiner Seaton Houston Houston Seaton West Houston East Bernard Taylor Fort Worth Pilot Point-Tioga Elgin Temple Houston
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Date of Admission 2/25/1981 11/20/1944 6/09/1958 4/17/1974 10/14/1977 8/24/1939 2/14/1947 11/16/1938 8/19/1965 12/14/1978 7/15/1957 10/23/1943 7/25/1967 5/07/1965 12/20/1977 2/25/2004 9/06/1945 3/27/1968 10/01/1976 2/05/1973 1/11/1965 6/12/2008 4/10/1975 3/25/1957 12/29/1965 12/01/1993 3/22/1954 10/22/1998 4/22/1974 1/28/1943 4/15/2002 10/1/1999 5/28/1999 7/15/2008 1/21/1998 10/17/1991
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 1/21/2015 1/29/2015 3/01/2015 2/20/2015 5/17/2014 2/07/2015 2/06/2015 1/19/2015 1/07/2014 1/13/2015 7/24/2014 2/24/2015 6/18/2011 12/06/2014 2/07/2013 5/20/2014 2/04/2015 1/29/2015 2/13/2015 3/01/2013 1/15/2015 2/20/2015 2/02/2015 3/08/2015 2/27/2015 2/19/2015 1/19/2015 3/05/2015 2/17/2015 3/08/2015 3/16/2015 2/01/2015 2/28/2015 3/02/2015 1/17/2015 1/05/2015
Age 81 86 75 82 91 84 90 77 88 53 66 82 59 72 73 88 85 73 53 84 73 59 86 92 90 100 83 71 93 88 91 91 92 87 87 89
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Czech Heritage Museum Wants You To Play Taroks!
Tarok card playing and lessons have been going on at the Czech Heritage Museum since the fall of 2013. Jimmie and Carolyn Coufal of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton have been bringing their expertise to learning and playing the game. Tarok is recorded as one of the oldest card games known. Tradition has it that the game’s origin is in Italy around the Middle Ages. It is now widespread in Europe to include the Czech Republic, particularly in Moravia and Slovakia.
Jimmie and Carolyn are passionate about the game and want to share their knowledge to all players. We meet every first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the museum. We want to invite new players of all ages to come and learn. We also want to invite those who are experts at the game to help teach or just to hone up on your playing skills.
Group Travels to Granger On March 28, a group from the Museum’s tarok players went to the
Third Annual Granger Tarok Tournament at St. Cyril and Methodius Recreation Center. Willie Cervenka has been sponsoring the event since its inception and obviously does a great job at organizing the event. Jimmie and Carolyn plus seven of the Museum players competed in the tournament. All together, there were 48 players. The tournament consisted of six one-hour rounds, a wonderful lunch, and trophies and prizes to end the day’s activities. Carolyn outshined us all (and Jimmie) to win the third
place trophy. Congratulations to her! And, by the way, Jimmie came in eighth place to receive a cash prize.
Join Us to Learn and Play Taroks at the Czech Heritage Museum Come and join us at the Czech Heritage Museum. Tarok is for all ages and all levels of play. Come on out on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Czech Heritage Museum, located at 119 West French Avenue in Temple. —SPJST—
The Third Annual Granger Tarok Tournament held on Saturday, March 28 was attended by Czech Heritage Museum’s tarok players. LEFT PHOTO: Carolyn Coufal, right, gives pointers to Estelle Grossman, left, and Barbara Rubino, center, before the tournament begins. CENTER PHOTOS:
After three hours of play, it was lunch time for all the players. Some of the Czech Heritage Museum players are pictured at the table. RIGHT PHOTO: Willie Cervenka gathers the players to start presenting trophies and prizes.
LEFT PHOTO: Tournament winners, left to right, are Kenneth Lev (4th place); Carolyn Coufal (3rd place); Pam Franks (2nd place); and Jerry Brezina (1st place). CENTER PHOTO: Czech Heritage Museum participating players are, seated, left to right, Jimmie Coufal, Carolyn Coufal,
and Mike Hankins. Back: Tournament Sponsor Willie Cervenka, Andrea Hankins, Allan Rubino, Barbara Rubino, Estelle Grossman, Rudy Grossman, and Don Mears. RIGHT PHOTO: Carolyn, center, shows off her table winnings to Andrea and Mike Hankins.
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Texas high schools invited to participate
Blinn College to offer dual-credit Czech classes via distance learning
Dear SPJST Members, Greetings from the SPJST Home Office! I am writing to share information about an exciting language program that you may wish to communicate to high schools in your area. Blinn College is making online Czech classes available to high school students across the state through an online program in partnership with Texas school districts. I recently had the opportunity to visit with the organizers and as a result of that visit, prepared a summary article outlining the basis of the program and how it could enhance the learning opportunities of young people in your area who may have an interest in studying the Czech language. Please review the attached article and share it with the curriculum coordinator or other key high school officials in your area. If you have questions or need additional information, please know that I have included contact information for Becky Garlick, Blinn College’s Schulenburg campus director within the body of the article. Thank you for your kind consideration and attention. Sincerely, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President •••
“Texas Czech” — the version of the Czech language that many of us Texans of Czech ancestry grew up hearing and speaking — represents a blend of 19th century Moravian dialects, literary Czech and English words modified to resemble something that sounds a little Czech. A recent paper by Lida Cope, a Czech linguist and director of the Texas Czech Legacy Project based at the University of Texas at Austin, focuses on the endangered Texas Czech dialect.
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Even as most Texans of Czech ancestry view their “heritage language” as important to their identity, Cope’s research reveals that they are sometimes hesitant to commit personal dedication to the study and teaching of the language. In the United States, a “heritage language” is any language other than English that is spoken by an individual, family or community. According to Ms. Cope, vocal support for language revitalization by the leaders of our well-respected Texas Czech organizations is key to and large-scale language revitalization work. One of the ways that we — as individuals and as representatives of our various organizations — have the opportunity to make a positive impact in preserving the Czech language is by encouraging local school districts to take advantage of online Czech classes that will be offered this fall through Blinn College. Based in Brenham, Texas, Blinn College is making online Czech classes available to high school students across the state through an online program in partnership with Texas school districts.
A Practical Way to Learn the Czech Language “Distance learning classes offer high school students a practical way to learn the Czech language,” says SPJST Lodge 67, Schulenburg member Thadious Polasek, director of the Schulenburg Public Library, who will be the course instructor and leading the live sessions from the Blinn College campus in Schulenburg. Mr. Polasek, who is a fifth-generation Texan of Czech ancestry, received his bachelor’s degree in Czech from the University of Texas at Austin and his master’s degree in Library Science from Southern Mississippi University. His post graduate work with Charles University in
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Help Spread the Word! High schools administrators that are interested in offering the distance learning Czech classes through Blinn College are encouraged to contact Becky Garlick, Blinn-Schulenburg campus director for more information at bgarlick@blinn.edu or by phone at (979) 743-5222. “We are anxious to work collaboratively with Texas high schools to provide the distance learnBranson Music City Tour Sept. 21 - 26, 2015 8 Shows and More
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ing Czech classes,” says Ms. Garlick. Your part in helping to introduce the Czech classes in a high school near you could be as simple as providing a copy of this article to the high school administrators, along with a personal note from you, encouraging them to take the next step and contacting Ms. Garlick about offering the classes in your community. Individuals seeking to help facilitate the funding of the distance learning Czech instruction being offered through Blinn College may direct their tax-deductible donations to Blinn College and to the attention of Director Becky Garlick; Blinn College - Schulenburg Campus; 100 Ranger Drive; Schulenburg, Texas 78956 with the acknowledgement “Schulenburg Campus Czech Studies.” —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. Directions: Directions: Lodge building is located on Highway 159 East, three blocks from the town square. 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.
LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Note: Lodge meetings are held at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville, 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, May 1—Social night Sunday, May 3—Youth club meeting, 1:30 p.m.; lodge meeting, 2 p.m.
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. 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. For youth club information, contact Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka 254-799-8550; or dataped@sbcglobal.net LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall, 503 Park Drive, Weimar - unless otherwise noted in Vestnik Lodge Letter Section.
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 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. 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) Note: Youth club meetings will now be held the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 3—We Are Country Sunday, May 17—Ennis Czech Boys
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: 512285-3100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. For information, call Youth Leader David Meyer 512-217-0162.
LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Rita Marburger 512-8592584. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall - unless it’s a holiday then the meeting will be held on the second Monday. 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) Sunday, May 10—Mother’s Day Barbecue Dinner. See lodge letters’ section for information.
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. For information, contact Secretary Helen Kelner 281-3422624. LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) All Wednesday and Friday night dances have free admission.
Friday, May 1—Texas Pioneers, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Free admission. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA Booster Club make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 3—Taylor SPJST Youth Club meeting, 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 6—Live music: Sam and Bobby Band with guest musician Fritz Hodde, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 8—Old Friends Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Free admission. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA Booster Club make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 15—Lucky Dogs, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Free admission. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA Booster Club make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17—Lodge 29 honors 50-year members at the monthly meeting, 3 p.m. Covered dish meal follows meeting. Wednesday, May 20—Live music: Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 22—Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Free admission. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA Booster Club make old-fashioned hamburgers from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 29—Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Free admission. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA Booster Club make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Note: Effective May 1, Youth club meetings will be held on the first Sunday of each month at 1 p.m.
Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 mile to the hall. Hall Rental Information: 512-3529139; Hall Phone: 512-352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: (See note above). For youth club information, call Youth Leader Cristy Girod 512-468-1347. Music: First and third Wednesday each month, music by Bobby Jay Five Band, 7 to 10 p.m.; Friday evening, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. 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, May 16—Lost Heart Highway
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: 254985-2393. 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 Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH-35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy. 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy. 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end - turn right; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka 254-749-3326; Hall Phone: 254-863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agent: James (Dude) Mann 254-715-0275.
Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay on Hwy 287 East until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and go under the overpass at Interstate 45. Go approx. 3/4 mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 972-875-8381; Hall Phone: 972-8758381. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR; go 2 miles to Mumford Road and turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. The lodge hall is at the bend of the road (white building). Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields 979-218-3527; FAC Ronnie Roesler 979406-0158.
LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Saturday, May 3—Youth club meeting, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday. May 16—Rental Saturday, June 6—Rental Sunday, June 7—Youth club meeting, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 27—Wedding - rental
LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/day; 830839-4353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
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LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Note: Adult lodge meetings are now held at 1 p.m.; youth club meetings are at 11:30 a.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, 11:30 a.m. at the hall.
LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Six Mile Presbyterian Church, Royal Road, Port Lavaca, Texas.
LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy. 53, Temple. Directions: Seaton Star Hall is five miles east of Temple on Highway 53 (Adams Avenue). Star Hall is a nonsmoking facility. Hall Rental Information: 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 Monday, May 11; Monday, June 15; Monday, July 13; and Monday, August 10 at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 5:30 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 in West. LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. For meeting location, call 361-594-8429
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. For meeting location, call 940-256-2263
LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday in March and June at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls; second Sunday in September and December at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls.
LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Hall Phone: 361-854-8423. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi.
LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) Lodge Hall: 12141 East FM 2268, Holland. Directions: On Hwy 95, south of Holland, turn east onto FM 2268; go 1/2 mile to hall on the right. Hall Phone: 254-657-2485. Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m at Youth Leader Connie Horak’s home; call 254-541-9165 for address. Board of Directors’ Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 3:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355
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LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Highway 36, Needville. Directions: Lodge building is located at the corner of Highway 36 and FM 361. Hall Rental Information: 979-793-4313; email td_stavinoha@yahoo.com. Hall Phone: 361-793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Bradley Stavinoha 979-739-2386.
LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH-35 East in Dallas, take IH-20 East. From IH-20 East, take the IH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH-45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street; take a right on Floyd Street. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: 469-951-7396. Hall Phone: 214-823-0072. Band Bookings: Cherri Petr 214-352-4397. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Note: Lodge meetings are now held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the hall.
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: Karin Bryant 254-947-3100 or Judith Little 254-913-8568. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall.
LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Note: Lodge meetings are held 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: 713869-5767; 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 713-8707114.
LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Note: Game Nights are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
Tuesday, April 28—Game Night at Lodge 92. Game nights are on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 7 p.m. Sunday, May 3—Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band, country/western. 3 to 7 p.m. Admission: $6 Friday, May 8—Tanglefoot Dance, 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. Members - $10, non-members - $17. Sunday, May 10—Happy Mother’s Day! Tuesday, May 12—Game Night at Lodge 92. Game nights are on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m.
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 2 or 3 blocks down the road. (A Great Western Inn Motel is on the corner.) Hall Event/Rental Information: Events Manager Jon Durham/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. Game Nights: Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. 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.nationalhallfortworth.com.
LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6) Saturday, May 2—Join Hands Day, Hospice of South Texas, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Lodge Meetings: Second Friday in March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. For meeting location, call Secretary Diana Redd 361-649-4388.
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, contact Secretary Martha Vrla 214-826-2670; via email mvrla@sbcglobal.net; or Sales Agent John Vrla 214-906-3385; via email jvrla@cebridge.net.
LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio.
LODGE 135, ENNIS (3) Lodge Hall: 2622 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy. 287 East exit. Stay Hwy. 287 on until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and under the overpass at IH-45. Then go approximately 1 3/4 miles on Hwy. 34. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Larry Valek 214-7947674. Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at the Sokol 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 979922-1279; 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 or third Sunday of each month - whichever is noted, at 2 p.m., meal served at 1 p.m.; held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston dining room or annex building - whichever is noted, at 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Youth Club Meetings: Same time/location as adult lodge meetings. 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 IH20 West exit. Stay on IH-20 West until you come to 820; stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro Highway and Azle Street exit. Take Azle Street exit; go to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light. Go to the second traffic light, then turn right onto Boat Club Road. Go approx. 2 1/2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: 817237-5181. 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 806763-7245; cjkristinek@yahoo.com for meeting location.
LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of January, April, July, and October, 12 noon at Wall Volunteer Fire Department, Wall.
LODGE 162, IOWA COLONY (5) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony.
LODGE 169, BRENHAM (1) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, October, and December at Mobius Coffeehouse and Pizza Connection, 1120 South Market Street in Brenham. Meal, social, 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 713Hall Phone: 713-487-3297. 993-6878; 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) Effective March 1, 2015: Board of trustees will meet at 6 p.m.; lodge meeting will follow at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the hall.
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 at the hall; Board of trustees meet at 6 p.m.; meeting follows at 6:30 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; via email b.d.willrash@att.net; or Patsy McClellan 936-788-5714; or via 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: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. Youth Club Meetings: Same time and place as adult lodge meeting. LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Note: Lodge meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at the hall 7 p.m.
Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North and stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Take a right on Mayfield; go down and take a left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: 817-4658538; 214-876-9029. Lodge Meetings: Third 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 830625-8262 for meeting date/time/location LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy. 36, Caldwell. Directions: Lodge building is just off Hwy. 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: 979-5674264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Social games: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002.
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LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Note: Lodge meetings are from 2 to 3 p.m. followed by entertainment and potluck - and continue to be held the second Sunday of each month. Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Hall Rental Information: 512-255-1554; 512-771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 to 3 p.m. at the hall followed by entertainment and potluck meal.
LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at (unless otherwise noted) C and J Barbecue, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan.
LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: George Scogin 936-875-2867. Lodge Meetings: Monday night before the third Friday night of the month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. Regular Dances: Third Friday night of each month, 7 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 1 p.m. at the hall. Covered dish meal will be served.
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 at 1:15 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. 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) Note: Lodge meetings are now held the second Saturday of January, March, May, July, September, and November at 6:30 p.m. at Tahoka Housing Authority (small room - 1400 Ave K). For any questions, call Secretary Pam Lehmann 806535-8356. For youth club meeting location/time, contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams 806990-3351.
Lodge Meetings: Second Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September at 6:30 p.m. at Tahoka Housing Authority (small room - 1400 Ave K). For any questions, call Secretary Pam Lehmann 806-535-8356. Youth Club Meetings: For location/time, contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams 806-990-3351. 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 Secretary Tammy Copeland 325-3334089 for meeting location.
LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday 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. unless otherwise noted. For information, contact President James L. Lee, III 254-289-6816. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Ingrid Petrik for meeting date/time/location 254-760-1831. LODGE 258, SEGUIN (7) Lodge Meetings: For meeting date, location, and time, contact President Chester Jenke 210-4133053 or Treasurer Colleen Jenke 210-215-9494. —SPJST—