Volume 103 Number 31
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★ Humanity ISSN —07458800
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August 5, 2015
Kolache Christi Getaway
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi members Virginia Rebecek, left, and Lela Mae Hayek prepare dough to make 48 dozen kolache and 12 buchty to welcome attendees to this weekend’s Corpus Christi Getaway. More pictures on page 7.
§ Lodge 66, Waco member Mira Engelke, left photo, is pictured with Mittens, and Lodge 24, Cyclone member Caseton Shoesmith is pictured with Allie. Pages 12 to 17 feature the 2015 SPJST Members’ Pet Parade. §
Byli jsme . . . a budem. – We were . . . and we will be.
November 20 has been tentatively
set for a grand opening date for the new Sokol West Gymnasium, according to President Shane Bivins and Secretary-Treasurer Mary Beth Dulock of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood. That date will mark the one-year anniversary since Texas Governor Rick Perry, Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka, and Czech Ambassador to the United States Petr Gandalovič joined West Mayor Tommy Muska and Sokol representatives in a groundbreaking ceremony in 2014 for the new gymnasium. Representatives met in the conference room at PointWest Bank in West, Texas, on Monday, July 27, 2015, to receive updates on the construction of the new gymnasium. The gym is being rebuilt after it was destroyed in the fertilizer plant explosion on April 17, 2013. The devastating explosion killed 15 people, 12 of whom were first re-
sponders to a fire burning at West Fertilizer Company. The blast also injured hundreds of residents in the town of 2,800 and destroyed many of its buildings and homes. Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Texas Brian Vanicek of SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone opened the informal meeting with a quote from Marcus Aurelius, the last of the Five Good Emperors, “Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart.” Czech Ambassador to the United States Petr Gandalovič expressed his optimism on the great success of rebuilding the gymnasium. “This is great, and I am amazed that something new came up over such tragedy.” The gymnasium will once again house the Sokol Gymnastics Associa-
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Sokol West Secretary-Treasurer Mary Beth Dulock, who is a member of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood, gives a tour of the new Sokol West gymnasium last week to SPJST District Three Director John Engelke, left, and American Sokol Executive Board First Vice President Bob Podhrasky, who is a member of SPJST Lodge 130, Dallas. A tentative grand opening date has been set for November 20, 2015.
Inside Th is Week’s Vestnik
Reunions ..............................................9 In Memoriam ......................................11 Youth Section ....................................17 Czech Culture ....................................21 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22
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Insurance Department hosts continuing education class
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Lodge 177 Academy presents $2,000 to Buckholts VFD
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Lodge 84 Dallas youth enjoy swim social
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Purring . . . Paws . . . Pets . . . Parade
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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
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SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: 254-773-1575 Mobile: 254-534-2902 • Home: 254-985-0007 email: vanicek@spjst.com 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 lisa_bubela@yahoo.com 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 - Charles Bucek, P.O. Box 147, East Bernard, Texas 77435 - 979-335-4118 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 Cannon, 141 Meadow Park Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78626 - 512-948-5339 - tcannon4715@yahoo.com 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
his is a very special Vestnik issue as it features some very special “people” on pages 12 to 17. Thank you to our SPJST members who submitted photos for the 2015 Vestnik Pet Parade. What adorable “family members” you have! This is my little beauty named Macy. She is always bright-eyed and bushy-tailed . . . literally! All of our cats are rescues, and Macy is no exception. If I had my way, I would save every cat in the world and give them loving homes with endless care and compassion and fulfill their every need! I have loved cats for as long as I can remember. Thankfully, David was raised in a loving household with cats so he shares some of my passion and is a huge help in taking care of our babies! The best thing about the auto accident — if that’s even possible to say — was spending a lot of time with our precious, purring people while I was confined to our home for four months. They surrounded me with so much love and were always around me. It’s like they knew something was not right. When I was told that I would be wheelchairbound for a few months, the first thing David and I wondered about was which kitty would get his or her tail run over first! The unfortunate, unintentional incident happened on the second day at home. Luckily, it wasn’t too bad . . . and surprisingly, everyone learned from it. When the wheelchair rolled in someone’s path, they knew to
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move. Get Well Soon, Sharla! We send get well wishes to SPJST Home Office Accounting Assistant Sharla Pechal of Lodge 47, Seaton. Sharla underwent surgery for a shoulder replacement, and she is recovering at home. Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery, Sharla!
Important Vestnik Dates Please make a note that the annual Youth Spectacular will be printed in lieu of the August 26 Vestnik. The issue will feature the results and photos from State Youth Achievement Day and other summer youth activities. And, the Structure Committee’s proposed by-law recommendations for the 2016 Convention will be printed in lieu of the September 9 Vestnik. Please plan accordingly. The following dates will be the next four regular Vestnik issues: August 12 (deadline August 5) August 19 (deadline August 12) September 2 (deadline August 26) September 16 (deadline September 9)
Corpus Christi This Weekend This weekend is the Corpus Christi Getaway. The fun begins on Friday, August 7. Lodge 79, Corpus Christi members are ready to welcome everyone. Follow us on our SPJST Facebook page for updates and pictures all weekend long. I hope to see you in Corpus Christi!
VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of September and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Members’fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
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Family Fun and Important Dates
Aug. 7-9 August 15 August 16 August 16 August 22 August 23
Corpus Christi Getaway Lodge 80, Holland Fundraiser (2) District Five Youth Social • Lodge 88, Houston District Six Outing • Splashtown Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Kolache Workshop (1) Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Country Store Snook VFD Barbecue (1) August 26 SPJST Youth Spectacular published in lieu of regular Vestnik Sept. 5 SPJST Float • Westfest Parade, West (3) Sept. 6 Lodge 13, Dime Box Fire Department Picnic (1) Sept. 7 Labor Day • SPJST Home Office Closed Sept. 9 SPJST Structure Committee Proposed By-Laws published in lieu of regular Vestnik Sept. 11 Patriot Day Sept. 12 Lodge 48, Beyersville Fundraiser (2) Sept. 13 Grandparents Day Sept. 13 District Two Fall Meeting/Fun Day • Lodge 47, Seaton Sept. 13 District Six Fall Meeting/Fun Day St. John’s Catholic Parish Hall • Taiton Sept. 13 Lodge 9, Snook Grandparents Day Program (1) Sept. 13 Lodge 84, Dallas Czechfest (3) Sept. 17 Constitution Day Sept. 19 Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza (2) Sept. 23 Autumn Begins Sept. 25-26 Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cookoff (2) Oct. 1 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Begins Oct. 3 District Two Trip • Six Flags Oct. 3 Lodge 13, Dime Box Black Bridge Festival/ Mini Marathon (1)
From the Supreme Lodge President
Corpus Christi golf tournament cancelled
Dear Members and Friends, Please know that the 2015 Corpus Christi Get Away Golf Tournament that had been scheduled for the morning of Friday, August 7 has been cancelled. After reviewing the number of pre-registered golfers, the decision was made not to hold the event. Players who had
been pre-registered to compete have been notified. This notice is directed primarily to those golfers who may have been planning to register on site. Thank you to Brother Larry Elzner of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi for his willingness to help organize and host this year’s tournament. Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—
SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 08/01/2015 - 10/31/2015 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%
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Let the Good Times Roll! Mid-Year Getaway Incentive Winners Congratulations, SPJST Sales Agents! These agents reached the highest goal from January 1 through June 30 achieving over $15,000 in annualized premium. Congratulations to: David Nauert - $32,309 annualized premium Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy - District Two Albin Machu - $19,406 annualized premium Lodge 29, Taylor - District Two Mike Rodriguez - $16,563 annualized premium Lodge 107, Floresville - District Seven Their prizes include lodging at the Corpus Christi Getaway; $250 for expenses at the Getaway; and $350 shopping spree and dinner with the SPJST President and Vice President. These agents achieved the Mid-Year Getaway incentive and receive lodging at the Corpus Christi Getaway. Congratulations to: Armando Perez - $7,135 annualized premium Lodge 79, Corpus Christi - District Seven Susan Skrabanek - $7,078 annualized premium Lodge 17, New Tabor - District One Doris Horne - $6,870 annualized premium Lodge 226, Corsicana - District Three Sabino Garcia - $6,599 annualized premium Lodge 183, Arlington - District Three Javier Alvarez Mora - $6,567 annualized premium Lodge 79, Corpus Christi - District Seven Jesus Perea - $5,964 annualized premium Lodge 219, El Paso - District Four Kerry Herrington - $5,330 annualized premium Lodge 172, Pasadena - District Five Carolina Covarrubia - $5,325 annualized premium Lodge 30, Taiton - District Six Lydia Talamantez - $5,154 annualized premium Lodge 160, San Angelo - District Four To qualify, agents must have a minimum of six certificates issued between January 1 and June 30, 2015; have at least 85 percent persistency over the preceding 13 months; and achieve the stated goals of the contest.
~ IMPORTANT NOTICE ~ The Youth Spectacular will be published in lieu of the August 26 Vestnik. Please plan accordingly. Readers Write
Member appreciates scholarship
Dear SPJST, I would like to personally thank you and extend my deep gratitude for the honor of being awarded your scholarship. Your deep support in assisting me in my pursuit of becoming a doctor means a lot to me. I will use your funds in the most efficient utilization possible. Words cannot express how appreciative I am for your scholarship. Thank you again. I am very blessed
and honored. Kendra Schwartz Lodge 160, San Angelo —SPJST—
Member offers thanks
Dear SPJST, I want to thank you and SPJST for your scholarship. It was very appreciated and useful towards my education. Thanks, Jesse Evans Lodge 1, Fayetteville —SPJST—
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Lodge 4 Hallettsville plans Family Day
Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville met on Sunday, July 12, 2015, at Hallettsville Chamber Meeting Room at 3 p.m. President Joe Siptak opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Resolution Committee member Vicky Zak read a resolution of sympathy for Victor Z. Roeber followed by a moment of silence. Remembered also was Jerome Hlavaty who served as the District Six representative on the SPJST Insurance Committee. Secretary-Treasurer Helen Zabransky read the minutes to the last meeting and gave the financial report. Correspondence was read including a thank you from the Ronald McDonald House for pull tabs. FAC Annie Vahalik reported on upcoming summer activities, and that the 2016 state tournaments will all be held in Temple. Lillie Balusek gave the monthly bingo report for Stevens Convalescent Center with around 32 residents attending. Helping were Gayenell Chudej, Evelyn Holy, Lillie Balusek, Patsy Zabransky, and Constance Prasek, and children. Final plans were made for Family
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Czech Ambassador, Wife Visits SPJST Home Office
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087
Email: melaniez@vvm.com
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Day on Sunday, August 16 at the Legion Hall. It will begin at 11 a.m. with a social hour followed by a catered noon meal of barbecue pork and sausage with the trimmings as usual. Members are kindly asked to bring desserts. There will be a short meeting with presentation of 50-year pins. Door prizes will be given, and bingo will be played in the afternoon. Donations of bingo prizes will be appreciated. The SPJST Home Office will mail invitations to lodge members. Committees were named. Meeting adjourned and was followed by lunch. Door prize winners were Victoria Orsak, Lillie Balusek, and Helen Zabransky. We hope to see you at Family Day on August 16. Fraternally, Joe Siptak, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 4 Hallettsville to host Aug. 16 Family Day
Dear Lodge 4 Members, You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Family Day Dinner for SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville on Sunday, August 16, 2015, at the American
Czech Ambassador to the United States Petr Gandolovič, left, and wife Pavlína visit the SPJST Home Office in Temple, Texas, on July 28, 2015. Pictured with them are SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, second from right, and Supreme Lodge Vice President Clifton Coufal.
Legion Hall in Hallettsville. We will begin with refreshments at 11 a.m. A noon meal consisting of pork barbecue, sausage, and all the trimmings will be served. To help with the cost of the meal, tickets are: Children, ages 4 and under - Free Lodge 4 Youth, ages 5 through 11 years - $4 Lodge 4 Members, ages 12 years and older - $5 Non-members, ages 5 years and older - $8
We will have a brief meeting to honor our new 50-year members and recognize this year’s scholarship winners from our lodge. Representatives from District Six and the SPJST Home Office in Temple will update us on news and events in our Society and be on hand to answer any questions while visiting with us. A “Remember When . . . ” table displaying pictures, scrapbooks, and other items will be set up
again this year for members to enjoy reminiscing. Please label and bring any memories you would like to share and have displayed. Each family is asked to bring a dessert to share after the meal. Donations of bingo prizes valued at $2 will be greatly appreciated for afternoon entertainment. Door prizes will be given away. We look forward to seeing you and enjoying the day. If you have any questions, please call me at 361-7983347 after 5 p.m., or call our lodge Fraternal Activities Coordinator Annie Vahalik at 361-649-4888. Fraternally yours, Helen Zabransky Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST—
Insurance Department Hosts Universal Life Continuing Education Class
Sales agents and Home Office personnel gathered in the conference room at the SPJST Home Office in Temple on Friday, July 24, 2015, for a
continuing education class on Universal Life. The class was presented by Districts Five/Six Fraternal Field Manager Delisle Doherty.
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Lodge Karel Jonáš, No. 28, East Bernard meets August 9
Dear Members, Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard will hold its August meeting on its regular scheduled date this Sunday, the 9th (which is the second Sunday) at 12 noon in the Community Room of the East Bernard Branch Library, 746 Clubside Drive. At this writing, the agenda will be open to business needing immediate attention. At this meeting also the fare for the fraternal hour luncheon will be standard. In addition, either the September or October meeting date may be changed as to date and/or location due to the District Six Fall Meeting. To the faithful: Mark your calendars for this Sunday, the 9th of August, make plans to attend, and this writer remains . . . Ze bratrským pozdravů Joseph D. Nezval, FIC Vice President —SPJST—
Delisle Doherty Achieves 5 Years of SPJST Service
Congratulations to Districts Five/Six Fraternal Field Manager Delisle Doherty for achieving five years of service to the SPJST Home Office! Delisle was recognized on July 24, 2015, at the SPJST Home Office. He is pictured with his supervisor, Supreme Lodge Vice President Clifton Coufal, right, and Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick.
Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje: please donate by August 7
Hello and Greetings from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje! As you know, the adult lodge has stopped doing bingo. Bingo was not self-sufficient to continue. Eventually, we voted to stop bingo. This led us to rely on monies from the annual stipend and the few rentals that are contracted to financially support the lodge and the building. With every building, as you know, there are monthly and annual costs, repairs, and not to mention - updates to maintain the building.
With this being said, we are in a crisis where the lodge is lacking monies for the building’s expenses, repairs, and updates. We have voted to hold a prize drawing annually to raise money for the lodge, building, insurance, and repairs. For the lodge to succeed its history and to keep the building, we need your support.
Prizes Needed by August 7 If any member of the lodge or anyone would like to donate to the prize drawing, please contact Norma Enriquez, who has graciously agreed to be the chairman for this event. Her contact number is 979-637-1507. We appreciate any and all donations. If you would please contact Norma prior to August 7 with your donation, so tick-
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ets can be printed by August 15 to start the selling. The drawing will be held October 11 at our monthly meeting. We are hoping that we will have a family day so that all members will attend. The goal is to raise at least $10,000. The monies will be used to repair the building roof, electrical, and purchase the needed liability insurance. We pray for SPJST, its members, and the success of this drawing. If you have any questions about the event or the lodge situation, please contact President Cathy Garcia at 979-332-1614. Respectfully, SPJST Lodge 40 Officers and Members —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas spaghetti dinner this Wednesday
Dear Readers, Please mark your calendars for two very important upcoming events that are happening at Lodge 84, Dallas in August!
Wednesday August 5— Youth Club Spaghetti Dinner Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Bingo! Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. Plates are $5 each. Regular bingo and a special blackout game will follow. Additionally, the youth are collecting school supplies for their community service project, so please consider helping by donating for the Captain Hope’s Kids organization.
Lodge 15, Buckholts Meets at Volunteer Fire Department
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 15, Buckholts President Douglas Williams, Lodge 15 Secretary Sandie Fischer, center, and Bernice Hutka of Lodge 177, Academy meet at Buckholts Volunteer Fire Department for Lodge 15’s July meeting. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 15 Secretary Sandie Fischer, left,
presents an Everyday Hero award to Bernice Hutka of Lodge 177, Academy. RIGHT PHOTO: Sandie, far left, presents Everyday Hero pins to members of Buckholts Fire Department for their service to the Buckholts community.
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Saturday August 15— Princess Ball Youth Club Annual Princess Ball. Enjoy authentic Czech polkas and waltzes performed by The Moravians! The dance will be from 7 to 11 p.m., and tickets are $10 per person (13 and up), and ages 12 and under are free of charge. The evening will culminate with the crowning of the lodge king and queen. Plus, the kitchen will be open to serve burgers! Tell your family, tell your friends, and make plans to attend these two very important youth club fundraisers. It is always fun times! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas readies for August activities
Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas held its monthly meeting on Sunday, July 19, 2015. The meeting was brought to order at 2 p.m. by President Justine Yeager, and Sister Leslie Sims led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was then held for departed members, the victims of the Chattanooga, Tennessee, shooting, and those serving overseas. Secretary Cherri Petr then read the minutes from last month’s meeting which were approved by all present. Sunshine Lady JoAnn Manak reported that sympathy cards were sent to Ilene Yarborough on the death of her husband and the family of Paul
Manak on the death of Meredith Manak’s stepfather. May they rest in peace. Youth leader’s report was given by Assistant Youth Leader Vicki Sims. The youth held their monthly meeting on Thursday, July 16 at her home, and a swimming social was held afterwards. Sister Sims reported that the youth will attend State YAD on Saturday, August 1. They will host their annual spaghetti dinner and bingo on August 5 and the Princess Ball on Saturday, August 15. They also will be working the country store wheel at the annual Czechfest in September. They are trying to coordinate a “Little Red Handkerchief” circle or two to perform at the State Fair on October 11. Jim Liska reported on house committee that he has addressed some attic conditions that needed attention and ceiling tile replacements. A big thank you to Cherri Petr, Randy Petr, Darrin Tucker, and Jim Liska for the work they did on keeping the outside of the lodge looking so pristine!
Czechfest—September 13 Mark your calendars! The Annual Lodge 84 Czechfest will be held on Sunday, September 13. Please watch the Vestnik for further details.
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Please see the separate article with details for the youth club’s annual spaghetti dinner and bingo on Wednesday, August 5 and the Princess Ball on Saturday, August 15. Next Meeting—August 16 Our next meeting will be held on August 16 at 2 p.m. I hope to see you there! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 92 Fort Worth announces August events
Dear Members, We invite you to mark these August Lodge 92, Fort Worth dates on your calendars. Please come on out for a great time! Friday, August 7 Tanglefoot Ballroom Dance, 8 to 11 p.m., members are $10 and non-members are $17.
Lodge 48, Beyersville Presents Scenes from Community Bingo Social Sunday, June 28, 2015 • Lodge 48, Beyersville Hall • Submitted by Paula Kennedy, Assistant Reporter
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Tuesday, August 11 Ladies Circle meeting, 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 11 Game night at National Hall, 7 to 10 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12 Sportsmen’s Club - open to the public, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This is a monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings. Free admission. Friday, August 21 Al Nelson’s Tribute to the music of the 50s and 60s. Tickets are $15 and include admission and hamburger or barbecue dinner and soft drink. Enjoy dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. and the show from 8 to 10 p.m.
Hall Rentals 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—
Lodge 84, Dallas welcomes new member
Lodge 84, Dallas welcomes new member Braydon Crowder. Braydon is the son of Christian and Michelle Crowder. His greatgrandmother is Eleanor Rusnak. He was born on February 19, 2015. Bessie Petr is the proud sales agent of this third generation SPJST family. —SPJST—
Braydon Crowder
Lodge 142 Houston reports on July meeting
On Sunday, July 19, 2015, members started arriving at Lodge 88, Houston for our scheduled meal of pizza and salad and desserts. President Keith called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. with 25 members and one visitor present. Secretary Alice held roll call of officers. All were present except Gunnar Owens, Emil Kutra, Pat Schleider, and Ransom Whigham. Flag Bearer was Grace Owens. Secretary Alice Jochen read the June meeting minutes. Elizabeth Hermis moved to have them accepted as read, seconded by Cynthia Payne. Welcomed was new member Jack Dowling. Members stood for a moment of silence for departed member Marion Cernota. All correspondence was read with a reminder about Corpus Christi Geta-Way on August 7 to 9. Please make reservations now. All officers and committee reports were read. July birthdays are Gus Molnoskey on the 22nd and Dennis Hermis on the
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27th. Oldest male present was Jack Dowling - age 85; oldest female was Karen Owens; youngest was Grace Owens - age 12. Capsule door prize went to Mary Ann Kieschnick.
Next Meeting—August 16 The meeting adjourned. We hope to see you all in Corpus and at the next meeting on Sunday, August 16 - the third Sunday - at Lodge 88, Houston dining room. Respectfully submitted, Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Prepares Kolaches for Weekend Getaway
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 79, Corpus Christi President Mark Rebecek, left, and District Seven Director Bob Bayer prepare dough for kolaches and buchty. CENTER PHOTO: Left to right, Secretary Virginia Rebecek, Vice
President/FAC Jerry Sijansky, Director Bayer, and member Lela Mae Hajek prepare buchty for baking. RIGHT PHOTO: Vice President/FAC Sijansky and Director Bayer fill kolaches for baking.
LEFT PHOTO: Buchty are ready for Weekend Getaway. CENTER PHOTO: Kolaches are ready for the Weekend Getaway. RIGHT PHOTO: Bob Bayer, Jerry Sijansky, Mark Rebecek, Virginia Rebecek and Lela Mae
Hayek finish baking for the End of Summer Getaway set for Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9 in Corpus Christi. —Submitted by Mark Rebecek, President
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Lodge 179 Warrenton reports on July meeting
Lodge 179, Warrenton met on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Carmine Lions Club building. President Ricky Weyand called the meeting to order. There were seven members and one guest present. Everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Brenda Callahan gave the blessing. A delicious meal of hot dogs, prepared and donated by Ora Lee Levien and Melissa Wickel along with other sides and desserts by other members, followed. Secretary Melissa Wickel read the minutes of the previous meeting followed by Treasurer Ora Lee Levien giving the treasurer’s report. Financial Secretary Brenda Callahan gave a report on local lodge dues collected. All reports were accepted as read. There were no birthdays or anniversaries in July. Next Meeting—August 13 Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 13 at Los Patrones Mexican Restaurant in Round Top. All members are encouraged to attend. The meeting adjourned with good fellowship and bingo playing. Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 191, Lufkin plans August 21 dance
Wow! What a July dance with Linda Kaye and the Kool Katz! What a crowd! What good music! Thanks to Kathy Riley, Mary Baker, and Ruth Welch for decorating for pirates. Ladies, the lodge looked great. Also, thanks to all who brought food. There is always a variety of great food, and everything was delicious. This was the lodge’s anniversary dance, and all of the members got in free. So if you are not a member of the lodge, you might want to think about joining. You pay less at the monthly dances, plus you get in free for the July dance. Thanks to all who donated items for the silent auction. There were two tables full of items, and the auction brought in $242. You are greatly appreciated — the ones who brought items and the ones who bid on the items. The 50-50 drawing was $116, and the winner donated it back to the lodge. Two free dance tickets to any dance but New Year’s Eve were won by Barbara Armstrong and Raymond Rowlett. Congratulations to the winners! Thanks to all who participate in the drawing each month. Remember to look at the SPJST Lodge 191 Facebook page for pictures. If you would like to host a dance, please call Ruth Welch at 936-639-
Lodge 177, Academy supports Buckholts VFD with $2,000 donation
Lodge 177, Academy member Bernice Hutka, front, second from right, presents a $2,000 check to Buckholts Volunteer Fire Department. —Photo by Douglas K. Williams
6971. There are still plenty of host positions left for this year.
Next Dance—August 21 The next dance, which will be Friday, August 21, will feature Glenn Lenderman and Friends. Glenn always does a good job of playing music and entertaining. Come on out where it is cool! The dances are always the third Friday night of the month from 7 to 10 p.m. The theme for this dance will be “Shorts, Hot Dogs, and Ice Cream.” This should be a really good dance. Anyone wanting to add something to the newsletter, please call 936-8752867 or email GeorgePat@consolidated.net
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Next Meeting—August 17 The next business meeting will be Monday, August 17 at the lodge hall starting at 7 p.m. Members, if you want any input in the way the lodge is run, you need to attend these meetings. The following is a list of dances for the rest of the year: Friday, August 21 Glenn Lenderman and Friends Friday, September 18 Linda Kaye and the Kool Katz Friday, October 16 Glenn Lenderman and Friends Friday, November 20 Nathan Ham and the Country Boys Friday, December 18
Frankie and Wilma Vrla Celebrate 60 Years of Marriage
Congratulations to Frankie and Wilma Vrla of Lodge 84, Dallas! They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 4, 2015.
Frankie and Wilma (Prachyl) Vrla were married at St. John Church in Ennis on June 4, 1955. They were married by Monsignor Frank Miller, cousin of the bride, of Waco. The 60th wedding anniversary reception and catered dinner were hosted by their sons and their wives David and Cindy, Darrel and Kathy, and Frank, III and Kelly. Frankie and Wilma have eight cherished grandchildren - Bryan and Dr. Nancy Vrla of Dallas, Kimberly and Jason of Richardson, Rebecca and Jason Ivy of Richardson, Andrew Vrla and fiancee Sarah from Oklahoma, Brad Vrla of Oklahoma, Sarah Caitlin Vrla of Oklahoma, Kyle and Sarah of Flower Mound, and Chad and Jena of Granbury. Sarah Vrla, wife of Kyle, sang a beautiful opera Italian love song for her grandmother- and grandfather-inlaw. Frankie and Wilma are also blessed with great-grandchildren Brooklyn,
John, Reese, and Aiden and are expecting their fifth great-grandchild in October; stepdaughters Carrie and Carley; and step-great-grandchildren Ryan, Cody, and Jackson. In attendance also for Frankie and Wilma’s 60th anniversary celebration were most of the cousins, nieces, and nephews from both sides of the family; Wilma’s sister Jo Ann Jurica and husband Tony; and Wilma’s brother Raymond Prachyl and wife Pauline; five of Wilma’s 1951 St. John’s Ennis classmates; other friends and neighbors; and five of their wedding party members. The hall and tables were decorated by their daughters-in-law in colors of aqua and 12 bouquets of white Shasta daisies which were their wedding colors and flowers. Frankie and Wilma and the three sons are all members of SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas. —SPJST—
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Glenn Lenderman and Friends New Year’s Eve - to be announced
There are schedules printed for SPJST Lodge 191 and Lufkin Dance Club at the ticket booth at the lodge. Please feel free to pick one up. The band for the next Lufkin Dance Club will be Nathan Ham and the Country Boys. The theme will be “Beach Bash.” See you at the dance! Pat Scogin, Reporter —SPJST—
★ ★ Reunions ★ ★
Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week prior to the reunion date and as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you. August 9 Descendants of Josef and Anastazia Darilek—at American Legion Hall, Shiner, Texas. For questions, call Georgia Sralla Henderson 979648-2112. Submitted by Georgia
Sralla Henderson, Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje.
August 16 Descendants and friends of Paul and Mary Hoyack Mynar—at Caldwell Senior Center, Caldwell. For information, contact Elenora Mynar 979-567-4181 or Joyce Ferguson 979-676-4484 or email jferguson52 @msn.com. Submitted by Kayla Brinkman Johnson, Lodge 17, New Tabor. —SPJST—
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Sunrise On The Ranch
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There ain’t nuthin’ purdier than sunrise in the morn, when the sun peeps over the old wooden barn
I smile when I see it kinda makes my heart warm, as long as I keep seein’ it it’s my lucky charm. —SPJST—
Lodge 117, Robstown Members Participate in Relay for Life
Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 117, Robstown Vice President/FAC Frank Sijansky was selected by the American Cancer Society as a Hero of Hope 2015. Heroes of Hope are cancer survivors and caregivers who have been selected for their commitment to the mission of the American Cancer Society and an abil-
ity to tell their cancer story. Frank got involved to honor his brother who lost his battle in 2014 and because he is a six-year survivor. He put a team together to participate in Relay for Life. Our team was called Chicken Man of Calallen. For the Relay for Life of Northwest Corpus Christi event, we raised
LEFT PHOTO: Relay for Life Northwest Corpus Christi team members are, left to right, Kathryn Marek, Frank Sijansky, and Frances McDonald. We had a spin-the-wheel game for kids, a raffle, and items for sale. CEN-
$1,141.30. For Relay for Life Downtown Corpus Christi, we raised $577. Team Captain Frank Sijansky and other members were Treasurer Kathryn Marek; President Frances McDonald; Frank’s wife Joanne Sijansky; and friend and cancer survivor Maynard Bockholt. Our Join Hands Day donation was
given to the American Cancer Society. The lodge also made a donation in memory of Michael Korff who lost his battle with cancer in 2015. We will participate again next year. Fraternally, Kathryn Marek Treasurer —SPJST—
TER PHOTO: Frank Sijansky, in back, did the “Chicken Dance” with these girls. The girls had fun and laughed while doing the dance. RIGHT PHOTO: Luminaria ceremony with guest speaker Frank Sijansky.
LEFT PHOTO: Frank Sijansky visits with the event’s bagpiper. The bagpiper walked around the circle as he played. This was an emotional tribute to the survivors and to those who lost their battle with cancer. Frank, Kathryn, and Frances are all members of Lodge 117, Robstown.
CENTER PHOTO: Relay for Life Downtown Corpus Christi held at Whataburger Field. It was very hot as the event started at 4 p.m., and the opening ceremony was at 6 p.m. Pictured are Frances McDonald,
left, and Kathryn Marek and Frank Sijansky. RIGHT PHOTO: Frank Sijansky dances with another team’s member. —Submitted by Kathryn Marek, Treasurer
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Sokol West
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tion of West, one of 34 North American clubs that seek to uphold the “sound body, sound mind” credo of a movement born more than 150 years ago in the Czech lands. Sokol (which means “falcon” in Czech) involves training in athletics – particularly gymnastics – and family-oriented activities. Project Manager Justin Jimenez of K4 Construction stated the gymnasium is between 75 to 85 percent complete. He explained that painting, hanging light fixtures, and prepping the floors are projects that remain to be completed. The goal is for Sokol representatives to walk-through the building in early September to create a punch list. Move-in will then follow.
Designer Cathy Kraemer of Winton Engineering said the project is close to her heart because one of her daughters participated in Sokol West Gymnastics. She explained that the split-face, 12,800-square foot, 80-by-140 building is larger than the previous Sokol West gymnasium. It is also taller and closer to the front of the site. The interior is bright, and the handicapped accessible building will include an office, storage space, snack bar, and a mezzanine area. “And, the memorial stone is in place,” she said, referring to an engraved cornerstone with the Czech message, “Byli jsme . . . a budem” – “We were . . . and we will be.” Czech Prime Minister Sobotka
SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, far right, who serves as Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Texas, speaks during a meeting on the progress of rebuilding Sokol West. The gymnasium and Lone Star Hall were destroyed in the April 2013 fertilizer plant explosion. Pictured, left to right, are Ray Snokhous of Lodge 54, West; Pavlína Gan-
praised the town’s courage at the groundbreaking ceremony in 2014 before tapping an oversized gavel onto the stone. K4 Construction President Keith Helpert thinks the project will come in below budget. The project was reported to be $1.2 million to rebuild the gymnasium. Funds have come from insurance money and many donations, including help from the Czech Republic’s government. Ms. Dulock said they have been paying for the project as it is being constructed, and they have no debts at the time. SPJST established West Benevolence Fund on the day after the explosion. The fund collected close to $94,000 with almost $14,000 donated to Sokol West, including a $10,000 check that was presented at the groundbreaking ceremony. Other donations from the fund have benefited West Volunteer Ambulance, History of West Museum, West Rest Haven, and Waco Foundation. The gymnasium will complete phase one of the two-phase project. “Phase Two is replacing Lone Star Hall,” Ms. Dulock said. “Lone Star Hall will join the first building and be
LEFT PHOTO: Pictured with Ambassador Gandalovič, far left, are Clarice Snokhous, Sokol West President Shane Bivins, center, K4 Construction President Keith Helpert, second from right, and Project Manager Justin Jimenez. CENTER PHOTO: The group tours the new building and the mez-
dalovičová, and Ambassador Gandalovič. In back are Clarice Snokhous of Lodge 88, Houston and Diane Podhrasky of Lodge 130, Dallas. RIGHT PHOTO: From left are Clarice Snokhous, Pavlína and Ambassador Gandalovič, Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, District Three Director John Engelke, and Supreme Lodge President Vanicek.
a part of it.” Lone Star Hall was owned by SPJST Lodge 54, West until 2011 when Sokol West purchased it. The hall hosted many wedding receptions and celebrations throughout the decades. In the meantime, Sokol West leaders are discussing curtaining off the gymnastics equipment to provide a medium-sized rental facility for individuals and groups in the community until Lone Star Hall can be constructed. PointWest Bank President Charles J. Nemec of SPJST Lodge 54, West remarked about the new construction around the town of West. “April 17 could have been a turning point in this community, but instead, it was the
Czech ethics of hard work and getting things done and that makes me proud to be Czech.” Ambassador Gandalovič is pleased that the first phase will serve the community and children. “It’s such a great progress, and I will be proud to report to the Prime Minister that what he broke ground for is really something that has taken shape, and it will be welcoming the children soon.” The Ambassador then thanked Ms. Dulock and Sokol, the building construction team, SPJST for assisting Sokol . . . “and everybody who has any credit for this good thing of progress. It represents the spirit of the whole town. I am so proud that the
zanine. RIGHT PHOTO: Pictured in the mezzanine are, left to right, Supreme Lodge President Vanicek, Clarice Snokhous of Lodge 88, Houston, Shane Bivins, Ambassador and Pavlína Gandalovič, Jerry Milan of SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth, and Bob Podhrasky of Lodge 130, Dal-
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Czech Republic has such a great mark in the city of West,” he said. “This just didn’t happen,” former Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Texas Ray Snokhous of Lodge 54, West said. “The day after the explosion, the Ambassador was here, the Governor of Texas was here, and he brought a delegation in. The governor communicated directly with the Czech government in Prague about the situation and the tragedy. As a result, they appropriated about $110,000. The spirit was created by the fact that so many people came to our rescue to give us the moral support that we needed and that is what it takes to bring it all around. And, you, Sir, were very responsible for doing that. You kept us alive and we applaud you.” Ms. Dulock also thanked SPJST for funds donated to purchase mats. “The kids are able to continue practicing, and because of this, we will have 20 to 30 kids who will perform and represent Sokol at this year’s Westfest.” Clarice Snokhous of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston announced a Sister Cities International partnership between West and Kunovice in the Czech Republic. Texas currently has two other Sister Cities partnerships with Czech towns. These include Dallas and Brno, and East Bernard and Hvozdna. Ms. Snokhous announced that Kunovice Mayor Ivana Majíčková will serve as the parade marshall for the Westfest parade set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 5. “It’s amazing how much fruit is coming from this tragedy,” Ms. Snokhous said. “I just hope there is enough enthusiasm and funding for many, many years.” American Sokol Executive Board First Vice President Bob Podhrasky of SPJST Lodge 130, Dallas congratulated Sokol West representatives. “This is a monumental task that you pulled off in this 150th year of Sokol in the United States.” He shared that the first Sokol event was postponed because Americans were mourning the death of President Abraham Lincoln. “That’s how far we go back, and we must keep the fires burning.” He thanked the Ambassador and SPJST. “Without this support, we would not have the profile or success for this project.” After the meeting, attendees traveled across town to the new Sokol West gymnasium for a tour of the progress. The building is scheduled to open in September. Donations for West Benevolence Fund can be mailed to SPJST, PO Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. —SPJST—
In Memoriam
In Memory of Marvin E. Marek
A much loved husband, father and grandfather Marvin E. Marek, 80, of Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully at Hospice Christopher House on July 25, 2015. He was embraced by love of his family. He bravely underwent open heart surgery in April and came through only to discover soon after that he had a bone marrow disease that sadly Marvin E. Marek kept him from ever recovering. He gave it the good fight to try and fight it, but it was not in God’s plan. He was born August 12, 1934, in Abbott, Texas, to Rose and Emil Marek. He was the third of four children. Dad had three siblings, Annie, Bessie and Billy. Dad lost his father when he was only five years old and being the oldest son, he had to assume responsibility for the family farm at an early age. He learned quickly how to manage money and take care of family. He had to go to the bank and get a loan for the farm as a young teen. He learned early what it took to survive and be a good provider. He was only able to complete eighth grade because he had to run the farm. They were poor, and life was hard on the farm. He joined the United States Air Force when he was 18 in 1952, and there he obtained his GED. He met the love of his life Evelyn Machac. He courted her through letter writing exchanges where they got to know one another. They fell in love and married on July 2, 1955, in Penelope. Dad became Catholic for mom, and they raised their children in the Catholic faith. He was a devout Catholic until his death. Dad was in the Air Force for 23 years and was stationed in various locations around the world. He did a tour in Vietnam in 1968-1969. Once retiring from the military in Austin, he began a career for the VA. While working there, he put himself through college at night. He received a programming degree and was a systems analyst for the next 20 years. He retired from the VA in 1995 and enjoyed 20 more years of good times traveling
to various places in the United States with his wife, polka dancing with his wife and their many friends, fishing and hunting with his family, gambling trips to Shreveport, and enjoying many wonderful times with his family and his two granddaughters that he simply adored. Marvin was a member of SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Evelyn Marek of Austin; daughter Debbie and husband Jayson of Manchaca; son Dennis and wife Jana of Buda; daughter Jan and husband Henry of Austin; son Gary and wife Becky of Austin; granddaughters Katy of San Marcos and Amanda; great-grandson Elijah of Bastrop; brother Billy Marek and wife Helen of Austin and their family; and numerous other family and friends. Dad will always be remembered for his very generous heart; for instilling in his family a strong and dedicated work ethic; for being such a good provider to his wife and family and to anyone in need; and for his special brand of humor. He was a true example of deep and loyal devotion to family and for that we are so grateful. His spirit will live on in all of the lives he touched. He was very much loved and will be greatly missed. A private service was held for immediate family. Memorial donations may be made to Austin Hospice - The Christopher House, for the invaluable service of compassion, dignity and peace they lovingly provide for end of life. —SPJST—
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In Memory of Leo B. Longoria
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Leonel B. Longoria entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 4, 2015, in Portland, Texas, at the age of 68. He was born on July 24, 1946, to Rafael Longoria and Enriqueta Barrera Longoria in Falfurrias. Leo was a Falfurrias High School graduate of the class of 1966. He then proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Leo retired from Leo B. Longoria American International Group, Inc. after many years of employment. He served as an SPJST Sales Agent. Leo was known for being dedicated to his family and his job. He was so proud to be a father and grandfather to his grandchildren. Family was everything to him, and he would do anything for them or anyone who needed help. He liked the Dallas Cowboys and was captivated by John F. Kennedy. Leo also loved animals, especially cats, dogs, and birds. Leo was a member of SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi. Leo was welcomed into the gates of Heaven by his parents; brothers Eleazar and Rafael Longoria; and sisters Maria Raquel Longoria and Lidia Longoria Rivera. He leaves behind to cherish his memories son Rafael Longoria of Falfurrias; daughter Rachel Longoria (Marvin) Barker of Ingleside; brother Oscar Longoria of Falfurrias; sister Janie Longoria of Falfurrias; grandchildren Joseph Guevara of Houston and Brianna Longoria and Ethan Lee Tullos Chapa, both of San Antonio; and the mother of his children Rafaela Lopez of Falfurrias. Rosary was prayed at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8 at the Funeraria Del Angel Howard Williams in Falfurrias with visitation beginning at 5 p.m. Funeral mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 9 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Falfurrias. Burial with military honors followed at Falfurrias Burial Park. —SPJST—
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§ France - Service Dog §
Jesse Mendoza Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point
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§ Jazz (great-granddog) §
§ Wizard and Clifford §
Joy Elizabeth Eskew Lodge 155, Austin
Bessie Petr Lodge 84, Dallas
§ Abigail (granddog) §
Linda Henderson Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje
§ Sassy and Daisy § Skeet, Rileigh, and Madeline Kitchen Lodge 185, New Braunfels § Percy §
Nolan Jansa Lodge 160, San Angelo
§ Granddog Mollie and Dudley D. Dunk §
Melinda Dunk Lodge 1, Fayetteville
§ Sugarland § Dorothy (Jozwiak) Mieth Lodge 169, Brenham
§ Jingels § Brayden Gilliam Lodge 47, Seaton
§ Sadie and Rogue §
Amber and Ruby Jones Lodge 88, Houston
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§ Chloe § Marie Helen Pavelka Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point
§ Suzie § Samuel Farrell Lodge 182, Falls County
§ Willow §
Phyllis Janke Lodge 9, Snook
§ Kat § Brodi Volek Lodge 187, Round Rock
§ Xavier § Cameron Mohr Lodge 88, Houston
§ Rosie §
§ Dante Lee Smith §
David Nauert Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy
Betty Smith Lodge 88, Houston
§ Oreo § Susan and Sarah Siptak Lodge 4, Hallettsville
§ Jazz § Christopher Novak Lodge 84, Dallas
§ Sugar § George Scogin Lodge 191, Lufkin
§ Jazz (granddog) §
§ Otis and Sofia §
Lynda Novak Lodge 84, Dallas
Jered Polly Lodge 88, Houston
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§ Scooter § Chelsea Jatzlau Lodge 13, Dime Box
§ Mittens §
Mira Engelke Lodge 66, Waco
§ Rascal § Eric and Breana Kalmus Lodge 4, Hallettsville
§ Chloe Bell Bronikowski §
Katherine Denae Bronikowski Lodge 88, Houston
§ Yeller Pyle §
Benamin M. Pyle Lodge 191, Lufkin
§ Sassy § Cynthia Hutka Lodge 47, Seaton
§ Jackson and Jasper § Savanna and Quade Proctor Lodge 47, Seaton
§ Scooter §
Tristan Jatzlau Lodge 13, Dime Box
§ Chica § Hilda Figueroa Lodge 177, Academy
§ Annie § Madeline Rose Matus-Tevnan Lodge 84, Dallas
§ Baby § Nicole Laitkep Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje
§ Cleapatra Rose (Clea) §
Gerry Dana Lodge 47, Seaton
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§ Pony § Chloe Rundell Lodge 17, New Tabor
§ Lady § Hunter Wood Lodge 49, Rowena
§ Major and Toby §
§ Eva § Tanner Wood Lodge 49, Rowena
§ Patches § Amya Rodriguez Lodge 24, Cyclone
§ Allie (granddog) §
§ Jake § Allen Lastovica Lodge 38, Kovar
§ Tangee and Glammy §
Melanie Zavodny Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point
§ Peanut § Brandon Powell Lodge 17, New Tabor
§ Hunter §
§ Patches § Tristan Xavier Alan Martinez Lodge 47, Seaton
§ Dusty § Ashley Veselka Lodge 48, Beyersville
Freddie Veselka Lodge 24, Cyclone
David Hejl Lodge 47, Seaton
Greg Buzan Lodge 29, Taylor
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§ In Loving Memory of Jingle §
Dorothy (Jozwiak) Mieth Lodge 169, Brenham
§ Sofia § Nathan Polly Lodge 88, Houston
§ Midnight § Dorothy (Jozwiak) Mieth Lodge 169, Brenham
§ Cotton § Cherish Ellsworth Lodge 92, Fort Worth
Gene McBride Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy
Bev Kovar Lodge 130, Dallas
§ Jill and Jack §
§ Cookie and Buddy §
§ Roy Vajdak §
§ Jack § Reese Gallant Lodge 160, San Angelo
Caitlyn Jansa Lodge 160, San Angelo
Jake Gallant Lodge 160, San Angelo
§ Ollie §
Ava Akins Lodge 92, Fort Worth
§ Jill § Bree Gallant Lodge 160, San Angelo
§ Paco and Sugar §
§ Charlie §
Wiggles Lodge 88, Houston
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§ Buttercup and Macy § David and Melanie Zavodny Nauert Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy/Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point
SPJST Youth
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§ Dakota, Bitsy, and Maggie §
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087
Email: melaniez@vvm.com
Questions? Call 800-727-7578
This section is dedicated to the youth of SPJST. As part of its membership benefits, SPJST offers a statewide youth program. If you or someone you know is interested in learning about opportunities offered to young members of SPJST, please contact your local lodge, District Youth Counselor, State Youth Director at 800-727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.
District Five youth social set for August 16
Save the date: District Five will have our first social of the year on Sunday, August 16, 2015, at Lodge 88, Houston. It will be from 12 noon until 4 p.m. More details to come . . . Fraternally, Michelle Wockenfuss Assistant District Five Youth Counselor —SPJST—
§ Freddy § Samuel Rundell Lodge 17, New Tabor
Georgia Fitzhugh Lodge 25, Ennis
The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
Lodge 20, Granger youth enjoys camp
Dear Readers, I just got back from camp. It was a great experience. I faced my fear of heights there. I walked on the high ropes bridge. It was scary but fun . . . and I didn’t even cry! My favorite part was tubing. Lisa’s boat was fun, but John’s was scary! Thanks for the experience. Journie Gaines —SPJST—
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Lodge 20, Granger youth: camp is a blast
Dear Věstník, I am getting ready to go to camp today. This is my fourth year to attend. Everything at camp is a blast! James Teague —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis youth earns camp golden banana
Lodge 29, Taylor youth share July activities Baseball Tournaments
I am disappointed about not going to YAD or camp this year. My baseball team has our last tournaments of the spring season during those dates. I will miss it this year. For the Fourth of July, I rode on the SPJST Float in the Belton parade. It was fun, and we won Best Float! Brandon Girod, age 13 •••
Cool YAD Stuff
I am happy that I’m doing YAD this year. I did cool stuff! I like all the stuff I did. I can’t wait to go to YAD this year! Amanda Kaderka, age 9 •••
Dear Readers, I got the golden banana award at camp. I had so much fun on John’s boat. It was funny when the gorilla came to our dance. I had so much fun at the dance. Having the golden banana was fun because I got to be first in line for the whole day. Fraternally yours, Madison Holland —SPJST—
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Excited about Camp
When camp comes, I’m going to be so excited! When I go to camp, we usually go with some of my friends. I can’t wait to go swimming, do the high ropes, and spend time with my friends. I look forward to meeting new friends, too. Hailey Girod, age 11 •••
Excited about YAD
I am excited about YAD because of the entries I have worked on. The money is fun to get. I like hanging out with my friends during the day, too. Kylee Halbrook, age 11 •••
Camp Activities
I am excited about camp because we go to the pool and go tubing on the lake. I am excited because we do arts and crafts, eat, and do the high ropes. Bailey Sumner, age 12 •••
New Youth Club Member
I am excited because today is my first day as a new youth club member in Taylor. (written at the July meeting) TJ Hajda, age 8 •••
Meeting New Friends
YAD Projects are Ready
I am excited that YAD is this month. I have my projects ready to go. Colten Voigt, age 9 •••
Pool and Lake Swimming
I am a new youth club member and am excited about meeting new friends. Lauren Jirasek, age 5
I am happy that camp is coming up. I love to swim at the pool and the lake. I liked the swing, too. Emily Sumner, age 9
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YAD in Taylor
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Our District Two YAD is Saturday, July 11. I am entering a few categories. At camp, I’m looking forward to playing with friends. We’re going to have lots of fun! Aaron Kaderka, age 16 •••
Baking a Cake
We are having YAD on Saturday, July 11, and I am baking a cake to enter. I hope I win! Kara Kaderka, age 12
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District Two YAD is July 11 and will be held at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor hall in Taylor, Texas. There is much excitement in the air here in the District Two area. Everyone can’t wait to the see each individual’s crafts and group talents that are presented for the entire District Two youth clubs to see and most importantly, enjoy. Kaitlyn Whatley, age 16 —SPJST—
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Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club readies for Princess Ball
Dear Readers, Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club will be hosting their annual spaghetti dinner and bingo fundraiser. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with dinner being served starting at 6:30 p.m. Bingo will follow. The youth are also collecting new school supplies for Captain Hope’s Kids, our community service organization that we support so please bring pencil, pens, spiral notebooks—any kind of new school supply will be accepted.
Princess Ball—August 15 Saturday, August 15 is our Princess Ball where we crown our lodge king and queen. This is a very special event so please mark your calendars! Music, provided by The Moravians, will play from 7 until 11 p.m. The kitchen will be open serving hamburgers, and the bar will be selling beverages. Tickets are $10 per person
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Leader Shares July Activities
Dear Readers, Our youth met Sunday, July 26, 2015, at the hall. Chad Jurik attended his very first meeting, and we’re so proud to have him as a new youth club
member. Chad is the son of Mitch and Linda Jurik. Everyone completed their Vestnik puzzles, ate ice cream, and visited about their camp experiences and LEFT PHOTO: Preston, Paige, and Pierce show off their camp awards. RIGHT PHOTO: April wins the Flag Day Essay Contest. FAR RIGHT PHOTO: July Birthday Princesses Jennifer, second from left, and April, second from right, receive their crowns from Paige and Makenzie.
LEFT PHOTO: New youth club member Chad Jurik. RIGHT PHOTO: Chad, Preston, Cody, and Austen play “Pataki.” FAR RIGHT PHOTO: Fourth of July fun on the Krajca farm Peyton, Austen, Erica, Amanda, Brandon, Maison, and Madison.
YAD. April was recognized for winning the Flag Day Essay Contest. Paige, Pierce, and Preston received their ENC Camp awards. April and Jennifer were presented July birthday
crowns by Paige and Makenzie. See you next time! Fraternally yours, Rita Holland, Youth Leader —SPJST—
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(ages 13 and up), and ages 12 and under are free of charge. Please make plans to attend these two special fundraising events that the youth host annually. I know you will have fun and enjoy the fellowship! Fraternally, Kendall Tucker, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club plans August events
Dear Readers, The youth of Lodge 84, Dallas met at my granny’s house for their monthly meeting and swimming social on Thursday, July16, 2015. The meeting was brought to order by President Melinda McClellan and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Josh Tucker. We then recited the youth club motto and had a moment of silence. Old business discussed was District
Three YAD, District Three camp, and the lodge picnic. New business was the upcoming State YAD, our annual spaghetti dinner and bingo fundraiser to be held on August 5, and the Princess Ball on August 15. School Supplies Collection We are collecting new school sup-
plies for our service project to support Captain Hope’s Kids so if you would like to donate, please bring your donation to one of these events. We also discussed plans to participate with the mother lodge members on September 13 at their annual Czechfest fundraiser. More details will be in future Vestniks about what we will be needing.
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Next Meeting—August 14 The next meeting will be held on Friday, August 14, at 6 p.m., and we will be decorating for the Princess Ball afterwards. The meeting was then adjourned, and we went to swim! Fraternally, Kendall Tucker, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Leader Shares July Activities Submitted by Joyce Kraatz, Youth Leader
LEFT PHOTO: Admiring the crafts at District Two YAD. CENTER PHOTO: District Two Royalty contestants. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 47 second runner-up king Justin Kraatz and duke Tyson Bilbrey. BELOW
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club merit point awards. BELOW RIGHT PHOTOS: Individual talent contestants, left to right, Logan Erskine, Kimora Davis, and Katelyn Erskine.
Lodge 25, Ennis youth meets new people at camp
ABOVE PHOTOS: Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club meeting.
Dear Readers, Two weeks ago, I went to SPJST Camp. It was a lot of fun. There were three districts instead of one so I met a bunch of new people. We did things like archery, riflery, going to the lake, canoeing, etc. My favorite part was probably pranking. I can’t wait to see everyone at State YAD. Fraternally yours, Austen Holland —SPJST—
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LEFT and RIGHT PHOTOS: Lodge 47, Seaton Barbecue Cookoff.
BELOW PHOTOS: Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club membership rally and splash day.
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Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club plans Aug. 22 fun day
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Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Excell in School, Earn Ribbons
Dear Members, The next Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club social will be on August 22, 2015, at Incredible Pizza in Conroe, Texas. Please come and enjoy a fun day of go-carts, bowling, laser tag, games, miniature golf, and most importantly, pizza! Time was not determined. Fraternally, Jered J. Polly Publicity Committee —SPJST— Congratulations to Trent, left, and Trevor Wuensche, both of Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club. They are pictured at the end of school year with their award ribbons. Trent was listed on the A honor roll, and Trevor was named to the AB honor roll. Trent will be a sixth grader in the fall, and Trevor will be in fifth grade.
Tips to save money on pet care
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DIY Grooming Although it may be tempting to drop your pet off at a professional groomer to be bathed and brushed, you can save a fortune by doing it yourself. Set aside a time each week or month to bathe, brush and pamper your pet. You can even get the kids involved! Your pet will love the extra attention, and you will love the savings.
Watch What They Eat It’s important to find a food that works for your pet’s dietary needs and falls within your budget. For great deals, consider shopping at a discount retailer. For example, Dollar General offers exclusive pet food and treats brands, Forever Pals and EverPet.
Both offer a variety of choices at an affordable price that will make both you and your pet happy. They also carry a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee so it’s a risk-free trial if you aren’t fully satisfied with the products. You can also save money on pet food by following label instructions on food packaging and not over-feeding pets. With a proper and balanced diet, you can help keep your pet healthier and happier, and spend less in the process.
your pets means the world to them and is a great stress reliever for you. Plus, it doesn’t cost a cent to shower your pet with affection!
Smart Shopping Sometimes the cost of owning and caring for a pet can be stressful when trying to budget for the rest of your family. Instead of shopping for items like treats, flea and tick medication, pet shampoo, leashes and collars at a pet-specific store or your veterinarian’s office, consider shopping at Dollar General or online at dollargeneral.com, which has a variety of merchandise for your pets’ needs at affordable prices. With more than 11,800 stores nationwide, you’re likely to find a store nearby. You can also visit pinterest.com/mydollargeneral for more helpful tips. With some time, attention and smart budgeting, you can be the best pet parent you can be. —SPJST—
Quality Time The most important bond between pets and owners is quality time and love. Spending at least a small part of your day exercising and playing with
Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Shares July Meeting, Swim Party Scenes Thursday, July 16, 2015 • Submitted by Kendall Tucker, Reporter
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club members are, Kalyne Tucker, front, Kendall Tucker, Jason Sims, Melinda McClelland, Josh Tucker, Megan Ruzicka, and Ryan Ruzicka. CENTER PHOTO: Participating in the
youth club meeting are, left to right, Joy McClellan, Lynda Novak, Jason Sims, Kendall Tucker, and Kelly Tucker. RIGHT PHOTO: Youth participate in meeting.
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Czech Embassy Robot drawing contest for children deadline August 15
The Czech Embassy invites children ages seven to 10 years old to submit a drawing of their innovative vision of a robot along with a description of what this unique robot does for an opportunity to win a chance to participate in a Lego Robotics Workshop. The Embassy will select the 40 best creations; these winners will get the chance to learn the basics of robotics at a Lego Robotics Workshop taught by the Great Adventure Lab at the
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Second Sunday each Month Czech Language Class—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, La Grange, Texas, 1 to 4 p.m. Informal understanding of basic Czech terms, alphabet/conversational Czech, children’s literature, Czech song lyrics. Fee is $10 per person per class. Call or email to verify classes. Pre-registration is suggested, but not required. Call toll free 888-785-4500; 979-968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org
First/Third Tuesdays each Month Tarok Lessons with Tarok Champion Jimmie Coufal—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 7 p.m.: Designed for all skill levels, beginners to proficient. Come enjoy some inexpensive entertainment; it’s a great social game. Get off your Xbox and join us. Free and
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Czech Embassy on September 19, 2015 at 3 p.m.
Submission of Drawings Please scan your child’s drawing and any description of the robot and email same to czechembassypr@ gmail.com by the deadline of August 15. Please include your child’s name, age, and a parent or guardian’s contact information in the email and place “Robot Drawing Contest” in the subject line. The Embassy will select the best 40 submissions and notify the respective parents and guardians with a special invitation to the Lego Robotics Workshop. The Embassy of the Czech Republic reserves the right to publish the
open to everyone. For information, call 254-899-2935.
Through September 18 Multi-media exhibition “Texas Czechs: Rooted in Tradition” on display at the Institute of Texan Cultures in San Antonio. This unique exhibition features contemporary Texas Czech cultural traditions in photos, text, objects, and film. Institute hours at www.texancultures.org or call 210-458-2300. More info at www.polkaworks.org or call 512448-4536.
August 8 Fort Bend County Czech Heritage Society meeting—at Gus George Law Enforcement Academy in Needville, 10 a.m. Meal and program follow. Bring a covered dish and dessert. Submitted by Glenn McDonald, Lodge 81, Needville.
August 14 San Antonio Czech Gala—KC at Crown Ridge Banquet Hall, 6909 Camp Bullis Road, San Antonio, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 210-410-8840. Submitted by Alice Vida, Committee Member.
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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.
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winning submissions. The Embassy of the Czech Republic celebrates the upcoming fall Mutual Inspirations Festival 2015, dedicated this year to Czech shortstory writer, political thinker, and playwright Karel Čapek (1890-1938). Karel Čapek is foremost renowned for introducing the word “robot” to the languages of the world in his science fiction play R.U.R., which stands for Rossum’s Universal Robots. Suggested by his brother Josef during a brainstorming session, the word robot is derived from the Czech word “robota” or “forced labor.” The futuristic play features nonhumans, who revolt, leading to the extinction of the human race. Written in 1920, the play was revolutionary for its time and has continued to inspire future generations to this day. —SPJST—
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San Antonio Czech Gala set for August 14
The 14th Annual San Antonio Czech Gala benefitting the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, Inc. in La Grange, Texas, is Friday, August 14, 2015, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at a new location—KC at Crown Ridge Banquet Hall, 6909 Camp Bullis Road, San Antonio, Texas 78256. Tickets include dinner and dancing to the music of Chris Rybak. The evening will include an open bar, prize drawings, silent auction, split-the-pot, and door prizes. For tickets or more information, call 210-410-8840. Submitted by, Alice Vida Committee Member —SPJST—
Annual Homecoming
Picnic Sunday, August 23
Marak, Texas
SS Cyril and Methodius Church 7 miles northwest of Cameron on FM 2269
Mass 10:15 a.m. • Dinner 11 a.m. Games 12 noon • Refreshments
Home-Fried Chicken and Sausage
Plates served with all the trimmings Meal Tickets - $9 each Drive-Thru Line for Plates-to-Go Serving begins at 11 a.m. Continuous serving while food lasts. Praha Brothers - 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Auction 3:30 p.m. Entertainment for the entire family!
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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. Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Ronnie Pflughaupt (979) 249-6702; rpflughaupt@hotmail.com.
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, August 7—Social, trustee meeting, 7 p.m.; followed by regular lodge meeting Sunday, August 9—Hegar reunion Saturday, August 15—Straten reunion Friday, August 21—Social
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) 7998550; 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 p.m. at Oakriddge Smokehouse Restaurant, Schulenburg.
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) 8843211. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the hall.
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 are held the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information/Country/Western Band Bookings: David Meyer 512-2170162; Polka Band Bookings: Artie Monson 512-281-3711; Hall phone: 512-285-3100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First 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 512-859-2584. 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) Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit at blinking light on Hwy 53 to FM 485; go one mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Mark or Brenda Maddux 254-985-0002; Hall phone: 254-985-2393. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay on Hwy 287 East until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and go under the overpass at Interstate 45. Go approx. 3/4 mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 972-875-8381; Hall Phone: 972-875-8381. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard. For information, contact Secretary Helen Kelner 281-342-2624.
LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) All Wednesday and Friday night dances have free admission.
Wednesday, August 5—Live music by the Sam and Bobby Band with guest musician Fritz Hodde, 7 to 10 p.m. at SPJST Taylor hall. Friday, Saturday/August 7, 8—Walter Gonzales Horseshoe Tournament Friday, August 7—Dance: Music by We Are Country 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 12—The SPJST Lodge #29 members will hold their monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 pm. A covered dish meal will be served following the meeting. Friday, August 14—Dance: Music by Old Friends 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 19—Live music by the Sam and Bobby Band with guest musician Fritz Hodde, 7 to 10 p.m. at SPJST Taylor hall. Friday, August 21– Live dance music by Glen Collins 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make oldfashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, August 28—Dance: music by Sterling Country 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.
Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 mile to the hall. Hall Rental Information: 512-352-9139; Hall Phone: 512-352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Cristy Girod 512468-1347. 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) Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH-35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy. 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy. 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end - turn right; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka 254-7493326; Hall Phone: 254-863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agents: James (Dude) Mann 254-715-0275 and Gene E. Pavelka 254-749-3326.
LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/day; 830-8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR; go 2 miles to Mumford Road and turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. The lodge hall is at the bend of the road (white building). Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields 979-218-3527; FAC Ronnie Roesler 979-406-0158. 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.
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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 Highway 53, Temple. Directions: Seaton Star Hall is five miles east of Temple on Highway 53 (Adams Avenue). Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Michelle Porubsky 254-493-8020; Hall Phone: 254-985-2548. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Visit www.seatonstarhall.com
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: 254657-2485. Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Youth Leader Connie Horak’s home; call 254-541-9165 for address. Board of Directors’ Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 3:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355
LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Highway 36, Needville. Directions: Lodge building is located at the corner of Highway 36 and FM 361. Hall Rental Information: 979-793-4313; email td_stavinoha@yahoo.com. Hall Phone: 361-793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Bradley Stavinoha 979-739-2386.
LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH-35 East in Dallas, take IH-20 East. From IH20 East, take the IH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH-45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street; take a right on Floyd Street. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: 469-951-7396. 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.
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LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north onto 50th Street; go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: 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.
Saturday, August 8—Fabulous 4, country/western. $10 Saturday, August 15—Jerry and Merry, big band music. $15 Friday, August 28—Good, Bad and Ugly, country/western. $15 Saturday, August 29—No dance Sunday, August 30—Dujka Brothers, polka/variety, 3 to 6 p.m. $10
All dances are held from 8 to 11:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Reservations suggested, but not required, unless otherwise noted. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. For reservations, call 713-869-5767, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beer, set-ups, soda, and ice sold at bar. Please do not bring from outside. *Dress Code dances: evening attire for ladies and gentlemen. Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Directions: Highway 290—Take Mangum Dacoma exit; stay on frontage road. At third traffic light, turn left onto 18th Street. Go under freeway at third traffic light, turn on Beall Street. Hall Rental Information: Lodge Hall: 713-869-5767; or visit www.lodge88.org. Lodge Meetings: Third Monday, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Bingo: Every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7 p.m. Regular games start at 7:30 p.m. License No. 17407503501.
LODGE 91, SAN JACINTO (5) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings—TBA in the Věstník. Contact Secretary Vonda Smesny 713-8707114.
LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Note: Game Nights are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
Friday, August 7—Tanglefoot Ballroom Dance, 8 to 11 p.m. Members $10; Non-members $17. Sunday, August 9—Important Lodge Meeting! 2 to 4 p.m.: Finalize plans for our annual Czech Heritage Day celebration. Please plan to attend. Lunch will be served. Tuesday, August 11—Ladies Circle, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 11—Game night at Lodge 92, Fort Worth, National Hall, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, August 12—Sportsmen’s Club: open to the public, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This is a monthly meeting of hunting and fishig enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings. Friday, August 21—Al Nelson’s tribute to the music of the 50s and 60s. Tickets - $15 and includes admission and hamburger or barbecue dinner with soft drink from 6 to 8 p.m.; show is from 8 to 10 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 817-6241361. 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) 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 214-794-7674. 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. For information, call 979-922-1279; or 979-922-1553. LODGE 141, SEALY (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy.
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 IH-20 West exit. Stay on IH-20 West until you come to 820; stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro Highway and Azle Street exit. Take Azle Street exit; go to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light. Go to the second traffic light, then turn right onto Boat Club Road. Go approx. 2 1/2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: 817-237-5181. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of March, June, September, and December. Call Secretary Ginny Prasatik 512-472-1721 for meeting time/location.
LODGE 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of every other month, 1 p.m. Call Secretary Cynthia Kristinek 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 at 6:30 p.m. at Texas Seafood and Steakhouse, 2209 South Market Street, Brenham. (December meeting/social information will be announced at a later date.) For information, contact Nello and Dorothy Strickland 979-836-2609.
LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Reservations/Hall Rental Information: Jo 713-993-6878; Hall Phone: 713-487-3297. Country/western dances held the first Saturday of each month, 7 to 11 p.m., except when noted. Variety dances are held 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: 254-982-4530. Hall Phone: 254-982-4434. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at the hall; Board of trustees meet at 6 p.m.; lodge 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 Information: 817-558-2400; 972-268-0022; or 817-905-2097. Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Check Vestnik for location or call phone numbers above for information.
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 936-295-7778; via email b.d.willrash@att.net; or Patsy McClellan 936788-5714; 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: 817-465-8538; 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 830-625-8262 for meeting date/time/location
LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy. 36, Caldwell. Directions: Lodge building is just off Hwy. 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: 979-567-4264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at 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; 512-7714948. 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) Friday, August 21—Glenn Lendermann and Friends
Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: George Scogin 936875-2867. 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 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 806-535-8356. For youth club meeting location/time, contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams 806-990-3351.
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 806535-8356. 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 915-727-2048 for meeting location. LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Tammy Copeland 325-333-4089 for meeting location.
LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Tuesday, August 11—Lodge meeting/meal, 12 noon, at SPJST Home Office, Temple.
Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple, 12 noon. For information, contact President James L. Lee, III 254-289-6816. LODGE 258, SEGUIN (7) Lodge Meetings: For meeting date, location, and time, contact President Chester Jenke 210-413-3053 or Treasurer Colleen Jenke 210-215-9494. —SPJST—
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MONTHLY CONTESTS! All referral cards received during a given month will go into a drawing for three $25 Wal-Mart gift cards. The individual making the referral also benefits SPJST by helping to build a stronger and more active local lodge.
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