Vestnik 2017.01.11 by SPJST

Volume 105 Number 2

ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T Benevolence

Seeking the Treasures of SPJST

December Top Agents

1st - Certificates Issued 1st - Annualized Premium $500 Award

2nd - Certificates Issued 2nd - Annualized Premium $100 Award

Susan Skrabanek, FIC

Lydia Talamantez

Lodge 17, New Tabor District One

Lodge 160, San Angelo District Four

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Readers Write ......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates ......................................3 Vestnik Valentines Info .......................3 Membership Program Update ............4 Lodge Section......................................5

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★ Humanity ISSN —07458800

★ Brotherhood

January 11, 2017

Adopt a Grandparent Success

By Julie Stermer S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Marketing Director

‘Twas the first Christmas in our new home at S.P.J.S.T. Nursing and Rehabilitation in Taylor, and Mr. and Mrs. Claus made it an exceptional one for all of us! Santa is real and made a difference. The community of Taylor gave so generously to all of our residents. When the residents received all of the gifts, the expressions on their faces was something to behold. They were overwhelmed with gratitude, and many said this was their best Christmas ever! We want all the many individuals who were so considerate and giving to know their generosity is greatly appreciated. Three major contributors to this special event were Durcon; SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor; and the Taylor Fire Department. Thank you from the family of S.P.J.S.T. Nursing and Rehabilitation! Photos are on page 13. —SPJST— RIGHT PHOTO: Josephine Zrubek shares her Christmas wishes with Santa.

State Royalty Court Bonding

By Amanda Hoggard 2016-2017 SPJST State Queen

Corvette, waving, and telling everyone “Merry Christmas.” The crowd was having a great time even though it was freezing. My arm was Early December, the State Royalty Court frozen into my waving position by the end of got to take on the Temple the parade route, but we Christmas Parade. It was quickly got back to the the first cold weekend SPJST Home Office to Texas had experienced, so drink hot cocoa, greet visithe parade was rescheduled tors, and see Santa. We all due to cold and rainy conhad a great time. I’m so ditions. Even after hitting happy to have such an that bump in the road, a lot amazing royalty court and of people still came to the can’t wait to bond more at parade! Colby and I had a our next event! lot of fun sitting in our —SPJST— COCOA TIME! State Duchess Rileigh Kitchen, State Queen Amanda Hoggard, State King Colby See, and State Duke J. Beaux Hruska sip hot cocoa after riding in the Temple Christmas Parade (above photo) on December 6, 2016.

Inside This Week ’ s Vestnik

In Memoriam ......................................16 Youth Section ....................................19 Czech Culture ....................................21 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22 Perkspot Benefit................................24

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Lodge 91 San Jacinto hosts Paws Across Texas

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Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station shares Christmas party scenes

District Seven Youth enjoy San Antonio River Walk

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Editor’s Note

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Congrats, Cruise Winners!

SPJST HERALD

SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 800-727-7578 • 254-773-1575 Fax: 254-774-7447 www.spjst.org VESTNIK EDITOR/ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: 254-773-1575 • Mobile: 254-534-0807 VESTNIK Fax: 254-773-8087

email: vestnik@spjst.org

SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: 254-773-1575 Mobile: 254-534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com

VICE PRESIDENT HIRAM DIXON, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Office: 254-773-1575 Mobile: 254-231-7722 email: hiramd@spjst.com

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: 254-773-1575 Mobile: 254-721-4739 • Home: 254-778-3720 email: leonardm@spjst.com

DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING/ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ROY VAJDAK Office: 254-773-1575 email: royv@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.aggie71@gmail.com 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@gmail.com

DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR BRADLEY STAVINOHA, FIC 10522 Will Lehman Road, Needville, Texas 77461 Mobile: 979-739-2386 • Office: 979-793-7411 email: spjst@earthlink.net 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 4188 FM 1303, Floresville, Texas 78114-6092 Home: 830-393-2872 email: farmbayer@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: 832-232-2049 email: delisled@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 sharon_russell28@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 - Lian Pruski, 418 West Hunt Street Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - 830-480-2737 lianpruski@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 - Dorothy Pflughaupt, 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, Texas 77008 713-859-8976 dotpflugh@yahoo.com District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - 979-244-4415; 979-479-0056 cell District Seven - Oscar Korus, 2565 Bruce Road, Poteet, Texas 78065 - 830-391-4169 - oscarkorus@gmail.com 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 marceil@cvctx.com District Six - Glenn Kaminsky, 902 River Oaks Court, East Bernard, Texas 77435 - 979-335-4461 - gkamink@live.com District Seven - James House, 146 Deer Run, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - 830-570-7750 - james.houseconstruction146@gmail.com

INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - 979-272-3440 District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 - 254-985-2396 patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Robert Sill, 400 Westview Terrace, Arlington, Texas 76013 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - 325-234-8117 District Five - Mark Childres, 14011 Laskey Manor Court, Cypress, Texas 77429 - 832-496-6646 mark@childresinsurancegroup.com District Six - Elizabeth Holub, 4624 Freyburg Hall Road, Schulenburg, Texas 78956 - 979-561-8640 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, 305 Bluehaw Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628-6367 - 512-948-5339 - tcannon4715@yahoo.com District Three - Lynda Novak, 7153 Cornelia Ln, Dallas, Texas 75214 - 972-948-4456 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76903 - 325-651-5884 District Five - Vonda Smesny, 2607 Wolcik Road, Crosby, Texas 77532 - 832-694-8762 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Avenue K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - 281-342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 447 Shady Hollow, New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - 830-964-5135 HUMAN RESOURCES DEBBIE KLINKOVSKY 254-773-1575 • email: debbiek@spjst.com

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big SPJST congratulations to seven of our sales agents who will soon be departing the port of Galveston aboard Liberty of the Seas for a sevennight western Caribbean cruise. What a wonderful time awaits Kerry Herrington of Lodge 142, Houston; Janice Jahns of Lodge 88, Houston; Patsy Koslovsky of Lodge 47, Seaton; Albin Machu of Lodge 29, Taylor; Gay Revel of Lodge 97, Placedo; Arnie Rivera of Lodge 219, South Plains; and Susan Skrabanek of Lodge 17, New Tabor. These agents earned the trip in the 2016 “Seeking the Treasures of SPJST” annual incentive based on their persistency and annualized premium production. We will soon share the “Live the Adventure” 2017 SPJST Membership Program in the Vestnik. It is filled with many incentives for members, agents, lodges, and youth clubs. Stay tuned!

I received this message from a dear friend recently, and it really made me think how unique and special we all are. YOU are unique.

Think of all the people who live or have ever lived on our planet since the very beginning of time. None of them are like you. What a miraculous thing it is to be you! Nobody has the same combination of talents, abilities, sorrows, and opportunities. VESTNIK

No one has the same friends, the same family jokes, or the same acquaintances. Nobody’s finger prints are the same. No one has the same concerns or goals as you. No one! You are unique. Accept and enjoy this uniqueness. You don’t have to pretend to be more like others expect you to be. Don’t be afraid to be different. No one in the world has the same things going on in their mind, soul, or spirit as you have going on in yours. It is a gift only to you. Treasure and share your uniqueness. Nobody can speak your words. Nobody can smile your smile. No one can leave the same impact on another person as you do. Enjoy how unique you truly are, let it flow out and touch your family and friends, and all the people you meet. Give yourself away and be inspired by the fact that you are UNIQUE. And don’t you ever try to change that. Because you’re perfect that way, and people will value you because you are YOU.

Stay tuned to the Vestnik for these upcoming features: Lodges 18, Elgin activities; 23, Moravia Christmas; 67, Schulenburg Christmas; 80, Holland bingo; and Ladies Circle at Lodge 92, Fort Worth. —SPJST— More to Come

Want to receive your Vestnik on Tuesday morning? Subscribe to receive the Vestnik by email. Visit www.spjst.org to sign up for an email subscription. VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the third 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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SPJST SPJST STATE PROGRESSIVE 42 DOMINO TOURNAMENT STATE PROGRESSIVE 42 DOMINO TOURNAMENT Saturday, January 14, 2017

Saturday,SPJST January 14, 2017 Home Office 520 North Main Street, Temple, TX 76501

SPJST Home Office

OpenStreet, to the public; 520 North Main Temple, TX 76501 Ages 16 and above!

Check-in: 8 to 8:45 a.m. Check-in: 8 to 8:45 a.m. Play begins at 9 a.m. Play begins at 9 a.m. Registration Fee: $10 per player

Family Fun 4 and Important Dates

Jan. 13

Jan. 14

Jan. 15 Jan. 17-19 Jan. 31 Feb. 1 Feb. 4

Feb. 11 Feb. 18 Feb. 20 Feb. 24-26

Year-End Fraternal Incentive Reporting Hours Deadline State Progressive 42 Domino Tournament Temple, TX 76503 SPJST Home Office, Temple (2) SPJST Publication Committee Meeting Home Office, Temple (2) Lodge 88, Houston hosts Mollie B (5) SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting Home Office, Temple (2) SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Design Entry Deadline SPJST Scholarship Paperwork Due SPJST State Tarok Tournament SPJST Home Office Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club Valentine Dance (2) Lodge 25, Ennis Annual Fundraiser (3) Presidents’ Day • SPJST Home Office Closed SPJST Car Show at Temple Area Builders Association Home and Garden Show

SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 11/01/2016 - 01/31/2017 SPJST Farm/ Commercial Property Information Call the SPJST Home Office 800-727-7578 for information.

75% Farm Loans for 5 to 30 Years

Commercial Property Loans for 1 to 10 Years and 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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Member enjoys, supports SPJST calendar

Readers Write

Dear Melanie, I enjoy and support the continuing of the SPJST calendar. When you have grands and children involved and are posted on the calendar, it means a lot to the grandparents and is a joy to see the other children win from other lodges, too. Plus, I enjoy the recipes on the calendar from Youth Achievement Day! Maybe the SPJST budget committee can find other ways to “trim” the budget than do away with the calendar. From the postings, I see others are also wanting it to be kept published. Thanks, Lillian Beasley SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor —SPJST—

Member conveys thanks

SPJST Family, Thank you for the birthday card! I can always count on my Czech family and friends to be the first to wish me “Happy Birthday.” I also would like to thank SPJST for everything they have done for me, my life, and my future! Thank you - Děkuji Brock Donnell Lodge 79, Corpus Christi —SPJST—

Lodge reporter appreciates Věstník

Dear Melanie, Happy New Year to you and your staff. Thanks to a wonderful job you all did with the Věstník in 2016. We appreciate your hard work to make it all so interesting to read. Dorothy Veselka, Reporter Lodge 66, Waco —SPJST—

Member makes stained glass flag

Hello! I recently made this USA flag at my shop in El Campo, Texas. It is made on a thick glass with stained glass on top. The sun will shine through it, and the colors will look awesome. The flag measures 6 feet, 6 inches by a little over 3 feet. It will need a heavy duty stand. It is very durable in the weather. I am looking to sell it to someone or to a business that will proudly display it. I am located at 1301 South Mechanic in El Campo Texas. My phone number is 979-578-2909, and my website is mosaicsbykaren.com. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Karen Holub Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje —SPJST—

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Seeking the Treasures of SPJST Membership Program Update Statewide Goal: 1,200 Certificates Issued Through December: 983 Certificates Issued

SPJST Mission Statement Insuring and Enriching Lives.

SPJST Vision Statement

Our vision is to provide a wholesome family environment; to encourage cherished Czech traditions; and to provide high quality, competitive life insurance for our members.

Lo dge I n ce n tive Gu id el i ne s

The 2016 Lodge Incentive Guidelines will include membership program incentives and be based upon premium income generated by the lodges. The formula for calculating the Enhanced Premium Refund is:

1. $1.00 for each paid-up certificate; and 2. 2.80% of the lodge’s annual earned premium.

To receive the Enhanced Premium Refund, lodges must meet the following three-point criteria:

1. Hold regular lodge meetings in accordance with Article 50 of the SPJST By-Laws and offer a wellrounded fraternal program. 2. Return all requested paperwork on time by the due date.

3. Submit regular letters/photos to the Vestnik.

For lodge incentive updates, please contact the Director of Accounting’s Department. —SPJST—

S P J S T M o n t h ly I n s u r a n c e R e p o r t Through December

MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND ANNUALIZED PREMIUM

Dist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals

Apps. 7 7 5 26 8 3 18 0 74

Written $137,000.00 1,735,371.00 345,000.00 1,443,110.00 525,000.00 160,000.00 772,284.00 0 $5,117,765.00

Certs. 7 3 3 16 9 4 6 0 48

Issued Annualized Prem. $137,000.00 $10,657.96 100,371.00 4,059.07 47,973.00 3,062.40 829,920.00 12,560.48 480,000.00 5,761.76 660,000.00 3,840.32 167,547.00 3,372.28 0 0 $2,422,811.00 $43,314.27

YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, AND ANNUALIZED PREMIUM

Dist. Apps. Written 1 96 $7,126,463.00 2 157 6,383,911.00 3 152 5,898,827.00 4 319 20,908,482.00 5 164 16,071,558.00 6 96 5,798,283.00 7 153 5,497,314.00 9 0 0 Totals 1,137 $67,684,838.00

Certs. Issued Annualized Prem. 89 $6,583,602.00 $54,620.61 142 4,069,891.00 96,039.74 141 5,031,502.00 74,988.57 263 15,641,958.00 147,335.03 142 11,913,806.00 107,893.86 88 5,406,423.00 41,125.29 118 3,789,839.00 84,973.59 0 0 0 983 $52,437,021.00 $606,976.69

Member Referral Incentive

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All referral cards received during a given month go into a drawing for three $25 Walmart gift cards. All referral cards received during the year will go into a drawing for five $100 Walmart gift cards to be awarded at the 2017 SPJST Awards Banquet.

Brandon Girod

Lodge 29, Taylor • District Two

Hailey Girod

Lodge 29, Taylor • District Two

Elaine Machu

Lodge 29, Taylor • District Two

SPJST Recor ds 282 Refer rals

Through the end of December 2016, the following individuals contributed 282 referrals during Seeking the Treasures of SPJST Membership Drive. Lodge

0 0 0 9 18 18 24 24 24 25 25 25 25 25 25 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 30 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47

Name

Dana Boyd Holly Knecht Virginia Longoria Riley Breanne Green Paul Mogonye Sandra Mogonye Margaret Campbell Lisa Kirby Charlie Waits David Carlisle Marlene Clark Patricia Fowler Rita Holland Leslie (LT) Mach Emil Martinek James Brinkmeyer Richard Delancey, Sr. Brandon Girod Hailey Girod Kara Kaderka Claude (CJ) King, II Irene King Elaine Machu Eugene Machu Rose Mary Machu Eugene Marak Leroy Marx David Pokorny Woody Richards Connie Voigt Wanda Dorotik Amber Bartek James Bostick Jayten Burt Kimora Davis Kingston Davis Debbie Dohnalik Sandra Dubcak Ruth Hanusch Payton Malina

Referrals 1 17 1 6 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 8 11 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 11 1 2 2 1 1 1 3 3

47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 48 48 48 54 79 80 80 87 87 92 107 107 107 107 142 162 177 182 182 182 182 183 185 185 185 185 185 186 200 202 246 246 246 246

Terry Malina Joyce Pechal Sharla Pechal Erin Perry Emma Regan Angelina Ringwald Kyler Skrabanek Lori Slack Dorothy Stuchly Donica Zabcik Delores Kubala Anissa Lopez Jerry Turek Kerri Kaluza Marcus Rebecek Linda Hill Carol Wolf Sharon Ingram Billye Westlake Jeanette Tesar Kristen Hrna Lucille Novak Glen Pruski Lian Pruski David Wollam Zachary Collins Janie Coakley Bailee Beckendorf Becky Beckendorf Paetyn Beckendorf Tynlee Beckendorf Madeleine Moore Keriann Kallus Madeline Kitchen Gatlin Mills Megan Ohnheiser Mallory Velasquez Patsy Pineda Kayln Robicheaux Katlyn Polasek Tamara Gettys Ann Paruzinski Marissa Salinas Melanie Zavodny

3 2 10 1 2 1 1 2 2 14 1 1 2 8 2 10 3 3 17 1 2 2 1 5 1 1 4 7 1 7 6 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 12 3 31 1

S P J S T Yo u t h C l u b s ’ U p d a t e

DISTRICT ONE YOUTH CLUBS

DISTRICT FOUR YOUTH CLUBS

DISTRICT TWO YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No.

9 17 186

Lodge No.

20 24 29 47 48 182 187

Youth Club Name

Snook Youth Club New Tabor Youth Club Caldwell Youth Club

Youth Club Name

Granger Youth Club Cyclone Youth Club Taylor Youth Club Seaton Youth Club Beyersville Youth Club Falls County Youth Club Round Rock Youth Club

Certs. Issued

7 8 3

Certs. Issued

1 3 10 26 4 2 5

DISTRICT THREE YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No.

6 25 84 92 154 183

Youth Club Name

Cottonwood Youth Club Ennis Youth Club Dallas Youth Club Fort Worth Youth Club Fort Worth Youth Club Arlington Youth Club

Certs. Issued

4 7 1 2 4 7

Lodge No.

49 215

Youth Club Name

Rowena Youth Club South Plains Youth Club

Certs. Issued

4 3

DISTRICT FIVE YOUTH CLUBS

81 88 142 162

Youth Club Name

Needville Youth Club Houston Youth Club Houston Youth Club Iowa Colony Youth Club

Certs. Issued

DISTRICT SIX YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No.

30 40

Youth Club Name

5 7 7 5

Certs. Issued

Taiton Youth Club El Campo-Hillje Youth Club

7 5

DISTRICT SEVEN YOUTH CLUBS

Lodge No.

79 185 202

Youth Club Name

Certs. Issued

Corpus Christi Youth Club New Braunfels Youth Club Jourdanton Youth Club

8 6 2

Listing reflects youth clubs whose quarterly reports were received by as of December 31, 2016, and youth clubs that are active.

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

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SPJST Lodge Section The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to: Questions? Call 800-727-7578

Lodge 35, Elk reports on December meeting

President Randy Pavelka called the Lodge 35, Elk meeting to order on Sunday, December 11, 2016, at 4:09 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by officers, members, and guests. A moment of silence was held for departed member Theodore Bordovsky. He was a longtime member of our lodge, and he will be missed. Minutes of the November 9 meeting were read by Tammy Pavelka for our secretary, Carla Pavelka, whom was not present. Thank you, Tammy. No corrections were needed so the minutes were approved as read. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka gave her report, and with no corrections, it was approved as well. Floor Chairman Gene Pavelka had no turn-in. A motion was made by Gene

Lodge 20, Granger Celebrates Christmas

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

Email: vestnik@spjst.org

Pavelka to make a $100 donation to the SPJST Scholarship Fund. The motion was seconded by Fred Kubitza. The motion carried. A $200 donation was made by RVOS Insurance for the use of Elk Hall for its annual meeting. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:18 p.m.

Elk Hall, Inc. Meeting President Randy Pavelka called the meeting to order at 4:19 p.m. In our secretary’s absence, Tammy Pavelka read the minutes of the November meeting. There were no corrections so the minutes were approved as read. Treasurer Barbara Pavelka read her report, and with no corrections, it was approved as read. Floor Chairman Gene Pavelka gave his report. Bar Chairman Randy Pavelka gave his report. Under old business, some of the members will take our drink cans in to

Lodge 20, Granger members celebrated Christmas at its annual party on Monday, December 12, 2016, at Sirloin Stockade in Taylor. All enjoyed a great time. Pictured are, seated, left to right, Josie Strmiska and Norma Cavanaugh. Middle row: Doris Bell, Jvonne Elwood (holding Caraline Elwood), and Tracie Ging. BACK: David Kerlin, Gilbert Bohac, Fred Rose, Brenna Bohac (holding Cooper Elwood), Edward Stoll, District Two Director Jessie Pospisil, and Bridget Bohac. —Submitted by Jvonne Elwood, Reporter

sell. Then we can have another party. We will install new 2017 officers at the January 11 meeting. Jason Breton gave us an estimate on installing a new ceiling in the kitchen that needs repairing since we got the new roof installed. A motion was made by Richard Brewer to get the new ceiling installed. The motion was seconded by Billy Kubitza, and it carried. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. There were 17 members and six guests present.

Lodge 20, Granger Members Receive Special Gift Mementos

After the meeting, we had a delicious supper of fried chicken, potatoes, green beans, butter beans and ham, and potato salad. There were several great tasting desserts, too. It was so good, and we had great fellowship to follow. Thank you to all who came to make this a wonderful Christmas time at our lodge. Longtime member Richard Brewer celebrated his birthday on December 15. Happy birthday, Richard, and we wish you many more happy and healthy years.

Next Meeting—January 11 The next meeting will be Wednesday, January 11 after hall clean-up around 7 p.m. See you then, and have a great new year! Fraternally yours, Janie Brewer, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 39, Bryan meets this Sunday

David Kerlin, who is undertaking the task of repairing Lodge 20, Granger hall’s stained glass windows, presented everyone with special gifts at the lodge’s Christmas party on December 12, 2016. During the repair process, small, unusable pieces of glass were accumulated. David transformed these pieces into miniature replicas of the windows. What a wonderful surprise! LEFT PHOTO: Tracie Ging, Doris Bell,

and Gilbert Bohac (not pictured) choose their windows from David Kerlin's collection. CENTER PHOTO: David Kerlin presents newly-elected Lodge 20 President Bridget Bohac with her replica. RIGHT PHOTO: Edward Stoll, Bridget Bohac, Norma Cavanagh, Gilbert Bohac, and Brenna Bohac admire David Kerlin’s special gifts. —Submitted by Jvonne Elwood, Reporter

Dear Readers, Happy New Year from Lodge 39, Bryan! Our next meeting is this Sunday, January 15, 2017. Please come out and see us! Sincerely, Binnie Ann Matejka Roesler Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 47, Seaton members enjoy Christmas party

Dear Vestnik Readers, SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton held its annual Christmas party on Sunday, December 11, 2016. It was great to see so many members and guests attending. Thank you to the youth club members and leaders, Joyce Kraatz, Amber Bartek, Sharla Pechal, and Chelsey Bilbrey for the memorable memorial service in which 22 of our deceased members were remembered. Thank you to family and youth members who lit a candle in memory of their loved one. Each family was given the candle and a framed poem, “Merry Christmas from

Heaven.” Youth members shared a cute Christmas skit with the audience and sang Christmas songs. What joy came by singing “Here Comes Santa Claus.” The jolly, happy man came in bringing joy not only to the young, but to all in attendance. Thank you, Santa, for dropping by for a visit. We encourage you to bring your child and get involved with the Seaton Youth Club. The youth have so much fun, and there are so many activities for them. Their meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at Star Hall. Everyone enjoyed the social hour of drinks and visiting before the evening meal was served. The turkey, dressing, and sausage were fantastic. The side dishes and desserts furnished by members and guests were unbelievable.

Thank you, everyone! We were honored to have special guests from the SPJST Home Office: President Brian Vanicek and wife Joan, District Two Director Jesse Pospisil and wife Linda, Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny Nauert and husband David, State Youth Director Lynette Talasek, District One Director/Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick and wife Janice. Thank you all for joining us and all the support our lodge receives from each of you. Lodge 47 President Edwin Pechal introduced all officers and board members. Incoming officers and board members were also recognized. Thank you to all the 2015 outgoing officers and board members. We appreciate all you

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have done for Star Hall. Director Pospisil installed the 2017 officers and board members. Everyone seemed to enjoy the door prizes. Thank you to all who donated the gifts this year. Thank you to those who helped in so many ways to prepare the delicious meal, serve, decorate, clean up, and all the other things that were done to make this day a success. I know there were some who spent Friday evening, Saturday, and all day Sunday at the hall. You are all very much appreciated. A lot of work is involved, but the visiting and fun we have is well worth the time and work. We welcome each of you who came to the Christmas party to join us at our monthly meetings and other activities at the lodge. As SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton

Scenes from Lodge 47, Seaton Christmas Party

Sunday, December 11, 2016 • Photos by Shannon Pechal-White, Photographer

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 47 recognized veterans and thanked them for their service. CENTER PHOTO: Youth club members perform a Christmas program. RIGHT PHOTO: Youth door prize winners. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 47 President Edwin Pechal introduces the youth leader and assistants.

BELOW CENTER PHOTO: District Two Queen Zoe Talasek lights a memorial candle for her grandfather Jerry Talasek as her mother Lynette, second from right, grandmother Rika Talasek, and cousin Savannah Proctor look on. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Adult door prize winners display their poinsettias.

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members, you are part of our family. Come and enjoy the fun and fellowship. There is always a place for you, and we would love to see new faces at our meetings. They are held the first Sunday of each month. The youth meet at 1 p.m., and the adults meet at 2 p.m. Watch the Vestnik for upcoming activities. May each of you have a wonderful, healthy, and prosperous 2017 and thank you for choosing Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall as your home lodge! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton reports on December meeting

Dear Vestnik Readers, I do apologize for getting the December lodge meeting letter into the Vestnik rather late. December 1 arrives; we blink our eyes, and it is the New Year. I hope each of you had a wonderful Christmas, and may your New Year be healthy, happy, and bright. The December 4, 2016, meeting of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton was called to

order at 2 p.m. by President Edwin Pechal. Flags were presented by youth members Morgan Porubsky and Angelina Ringwald. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Members stood for a moment of silence remembering our member Evelyn McClendon. May she rest in peace. We included in our thoughts and prayers those on the sick list - Leroy Dana, Clarence Pechal, and Joe C. Bartek. We are very saddened since our last meeting that our very dear friend and member Leroy Dana has joined his Heavenly Father and daughter Kim who very recently passed away.

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Leroy was very active in our lodge, having served as a board of director, on the rules and regulation committee, and a three-time delegate to the SPJST State Convention and chairing the big job of frying hundreds of pieces of delicious chicken for our annual picnics. He always had his crew all together way before June each year. He also received the SPJST Lifetime Achiever Award. Leroy, you will truly be missed. To Leroy’s loving wife Gerri, daughter Karen, and their wonderful family: “May God bless and keep you.” All officers were present for the

Scenes from Lodge 48, Beyersville Christmas Party

Sunday, December 11, 2016 • Photos submitted by Michelle Newsom and Ruth Ann Wuensche

The Lodge 48, Beyersville Christmas party was hosted for members on Sunday, December 11, 2016. An array of snacks was available for the social hour. A meal of homemade chili and hot dogs was served. The kids were active in the coloring contest, working on crafts, and candy cane dunk. All members partici-

pated in the guessing games, heads and tails, and carnival games of cupcake and stuffed animal walk. After the meal and games, kids sang Christmas songs to welcome Santa in. After everyone gave Santa their wishes, we ended the evening in handing out door prizes to adults and kids.

Winners of the coloring contest were Easton Miner, age 5; Amber, age 9; and Hayden Stefek, age 13. Candy cane dunk winner was Hayden Stefek with nine candy canes. Winners for all the guessing games were Jennifer Riehn (two games), Ruth Ann Wuensche (two games), Bonnie

Leshikar, Diane Naiver, Kendra Miner, Linda Mokry, Logan and Lori Nira, Trevor Wuensche, and Payton. Submitted by, Michelle Newsom Reporter Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST—

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meeting. Board members Terry Festa and Lynette Talasek and active sales agent David Pechal were absent. Twenty-two members were in attendance for our meeting. The November minutes were approved as read by Secretary Patsy Koslovsky. She also read the unapproved November board minutes. Correspondence included a thank you note from Temple Fire Department’s Rescue Elves program for the generous donation given to them to purchase Christmas gifts for children. President Pechal wished everyone an upcoming Merry Christmas. He also reminded everyone to attend the SPJST Christmas Open House held following the Temple Christmas Parade on Monday, December 5. It is such an awesome gathering for our members and the community. Dates and times were set for decorating the lodge and preparation of the food for the Christmas party. FAC Tammy Martinez reported on the SPJST State Progressive Domino Tournament which will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017, and the State Tarok Tournament to be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017, both to be held the Home Office in Temple. Rules and Regulations Secretary Patsy Koslovsky stated the Lodge 47 2017-2020 Rules and Regulations were handed out for the membership to review prior to the December meeting. It was voted on by the membership to add two new positions to our lodge: a photographer and a website manager. The placement of these two positions will be added. With the addition, a motion was made, seconded, and carried to accept the 2017-2020 regulations. Members will receive the revised copy at the next meeting. Those volunteering and being voted on for managers are: Bar Manager Danny Stepan Hall Manager Michelle Porubsky Ticket Manager Ruth Kohutek Photographer Shannon Pechal-White Website Manager Chris Zavodny

We appreciate each of you taking these important positions. We are very excited about former youth club members becoming active within our lodge and taking on the website and photographer positions. We welcome you to follow our pictures in the Vestnik and all activities and news on our website www.seatonstarhall.com Treasurer Becky Zavodny gave the treasurer’s report which was approved. Bar Manager Danny Stepan gave his report and Hall Manager Michelle BartekPorubsky gave an update on the

O O O Presenting 2017 Officers O O O SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi

The 2017 officers of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi are, left to right, Youth Leader Marcia Rew, Treasurer Frank Sacky, Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky, Secretary Virginia Rebecek, and President Mark Rebecek. District Seven Director Bob Bayer, far right, installed the officers.

upcoming rentals. A reminder to anyone who would like to rent the lodge or the pavilion, please get in touch with Michelle at 254-493-8020. Youth Leader Joyce Kraatz stated the youth club would be meeting at 3 p.m. which will coincide with the Christmas party. The November membership drive was attended by 10 guests. Items for the McLane’s Children Hospital will be de-

livered, and the youth club plans to Christmas carol at a local nursing home. Joyce also gave the youth club financial report. Youth Leader Joyce once again thanked the lodge for its support given to her as youth leader. Thank you, Joyce Kraatz, for a job well done! We are very excited to have new soap dispensers and paper towel holders in the restrooms, kitchen, and annex build-

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ing. A big thank you to Edwin Pechal and Brandon Bartek for taking care of this. Celebrating December birthdays are Leroy Dana (posthumously), Nicole Dellamarco, Matt Hanusch, Chris Hinkley, Melanie Regan, E.J. Pechal, Chris Zavodny, Elden Zavodny, and Julia Zavodny. We wish each of you a happy December birthday with many years of good health, fun, and happiness. There were no known December anniversaries. For all of you who had a December anniversary, congratulations! Much happiness to each of you and a long happy marriage. Lodge door prizes were won by Becky Zavodny, Danny Porubsky, and James Skrabanek. The meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Shares Christmas Meeting Scenes

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi members and guests enjoyed a meal of pot roast and sides at the Sunday, December 18, 2016, meeting. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Member Frank Sacky celebrated his birthday on December 20. Happy birthday, Brother Frank! BELOW CENTER

PHOTO: District Seven Director Bob Bayer and wife Polly attended Lodge 79’s December meeting. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Member Debbie Saine won a $100 HEB gift card at a special drawing held at Lodge 79 December’s meeting. Congratulations, Debbie!

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Lodge 66, Waco reports on December meeting

President John Engelke called the meeting of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco to order on Monday, December 19, 2016, at Heitmiller’s at 6 p.m. with all officers present. There were 13 members present and two guests - Hannah and Fiona Galler. A moment of silence was taken for deceased members Mary Ann Nors and Mary Ann Andrle. May they rest in peace. Minutes of the November 21 meeting were read and approved as read. Sister Dorothy Veselka of the Cheer and Condolence Committee reported she sent sympathy cards to Adele Matus on the death of her daughter Mary Ann Nors and to the family of Mary Ann Andrle of Arlington. She also sent a retirement card to our lodge secretary Dana McAdams who retired from teaching in December 2016.

Door Prizes to Continue in 2017 It was decided to continue giving the door prize each month in the amount of $25 for members present at the meeting. A member can only win once per year. The 100 percent voluntary fund will also be continued.

Next Meeting—January 23 The next Lodge 66 meeting will be held on Monday, January 23 at St. Paul’s

Church at 6 p.m. Door prize winner was Jodie McAdams, Jr. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 79 Corpus Christi announces 2017 officers

On December 18, 2016, Lodge 79, Corpus Christi celebrated an early Christmas with pot roast and sides. President Mark Rebecek called the meeting to order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers were present, and had 30 members and guest in attendance. Secretary Virginia Rebecek read the November minutes, and Treasurer Frank Sacky gave the November financial report. No communications were read. Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky gave his report. He encouraged all to turn in their fraternal acts. He talked about different events that happened in December. There was no unfinished business. President Rebecek introduced Dis-

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trict Seven Director Bob Bayer and wife Polly. Director Bayer addressed the group with a lot of information. Its always a pleasure having them attend our meetings. Under new business Vice President/ FAC Jerry Sijansky made a motion that the monthly donation go to Nueces County Junior Livestock Show HomeMaking Division. Youth Leader Marcia Rew gave the youth report. Six members and guests were present. The youth made cards to give to soldiers at the VA Hospital. They also sang Christmas carols, and each received a stocking stuffed with goodies. The youth are still collecting items to place in boxes to send to our soldiers. If you would like to donate items, bring them to the meeting or contact one of our officers. Member Gerilyn Donnell and guest Laura Rebecek donated 65 knitted caps to Corpus Christi Driscoll Children’s Hospital. They knit on these all year. Birthday for December was Frank Sacky on the 20th. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Frank. The lodge elected officers for 2017, and they are: President Mark Rebecek Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky Secretary Virginia Rebecek Treasurer Frank Sacky Youth Leader Marcia Rew

District Seven Director Bob Bayer swore the officers in office. Twenty-five dollar prizes were won by Marcus Rebecek and Polly Bayer. We had a special drawing for a $100 HEB gift card, and it was won by Debbie Saine.

Next Meeting—January 15 The next meeting is January 15, 2017, with potluck as our meal. The meeting was then adjourned, Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas meets this Sunday

Lodge 84, Dallas will meet this Sunday, January 15, 2017, at our current location at 2625 Floyd Street at 2 p.m. We hope to see you there. Fraternally, Anne Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 91, San Jacinto Collects Food, Funds for Paws Across Texas Paws Across Texas had another successful event collecting food and monetary donations at Crosby Walmart on Friday, December 30, 2016. A total of $820 was collected along with approximately 600 pounds in cat and dog food. Contributions will be made to Shaggy Dog Rescue and A New Dawn, both no-kill shelters. All food was given to Margie Michalsky, owner and operator, of Puppy Dogs Are Us. Fraternally, Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST—

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Lodge 88, Houston welcomes Mollie B this Sunday

Lodge 88, Houston will host Mollie B this Sunday, January 15, 2017, from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and need to be paid for in advance. Please call Vernell at 713-861-0223 to make reservations. A light lunch will be available before and during the show for an additional cost. —SPJST—

Lodge 91, San Jacinto gives to animal shelters

Lodge 91, San Jacinto held its fourth quarterly meeting of 2016 on Saturday, December 10 at Golden Corral in Baytown, Texas. All officers were present with the exception of President William Locke. Approximately 30 members were present. Vice President June Smesny called the meeting to order, and the minutes and treasurer’s report were read and approved. FAC Malba Smesny, spoke about the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive and the annual scholarships offered by the Home Office. She also spoke about Paws Across Texas. She stated that the next Paws Across Texas is scheduled for December 23 at Crosby Walmart, weather permitting. She stated that the Paws Across Texas account has a current balance of $493.52. Two distributions were made - one to Shaggy Dog Rescue and one to A New Dawn, both no-kill shelters. Districts Five and Six Fraternal Field Manager Delisle Doherty and District Five Director Bradley Stavinoha both spoke briefly about the budget cuts. Mr. Stavinoha also spoke about his excitement for his new position as District Five Director.

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meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings is open to the public and free of charge.

Friday, January 13—Tanglefoot ballroom dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Cost is $10 for members and $17 for non-members.

Tuesday, January 24—Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m.

Sunday February 5—Country/western dance from 2 to 6 p.m. Admission is $6.

The 2017 officers of Lodge 91, San Jacinto are, left to right, President Frankie Brewer, Secretary Vonda Smesny, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Malba Smesny, Treasurer Marie Stasney, and Vice President June Smesny.

The last item addressed was the election of 2017 officers. Frankie Brewer accepted the nomination for president. All members were in favor. The remaining officers were voted in by acclamation. The officers are: President Frankie Brewer Vice President June Smesny Secretary Vonda Smesny FAC Malba Smesny, Treasurer Marie Stasny

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. The meeting then adjourned at 12:10 p.m. Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal. Fraternally, Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 177 Academy supports Feed My Sheep6,

Lodge 177, Academy Trustee Bernice Hutka presents a donation check to Jim Hornsby for Feed My Sheep.

Lodge 92, Fort Worth shares January, February activities

Join us at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth National Hall for these upcoming activities. National Hall is located at 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road in Fort Worth.

Sunday February 12—Lodge 92 meeting at 1 p.m. instead of 2 p.m. Please make a note of the change. Valentine’s Day dance from 3 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 each. Youth ages 13 and under will be admitted free of charge. Rental information is available from Event Manager Jon Durham at 817-6241361. Fraternally, Angela Paprskar Casteel —SPJST—

Wednesday, January 11—Sportsmens Club, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This monthly

Lodge 133, San Antonio Members Celebrate Birthdays

Members of Lodge 133, San Antonio attending our fall Thanksgiving luncheon posed for their birthday photo. From left to right are Eric Trinidad and wife Kelsey, Frankie Campbell, Doris Moczygemba, Jarolyn Popp, Carol Kutil, and Ronny Mattes, Doris’ grandson. “It was great to celebrate our birthdays together,” Lodge 133 President Jarolyn Popp says. Best wishes to these members for a great year!

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Lodge 92 Fort Worth plans Valentine’s polka dance

SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth is proud to host a Valentine’s polka dance featuring The Texas Dutchmen on Sunday, February 12, 2017, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Historic National Hall, located at 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road in Fort Worth, Texas. Come enjoy a valentine treat with friends and family! Tickets are $8 each. Ages 13 and under will be admitted free of charge. We hope to see you there! Happy Valentine’s Day from SPJST Lodge 92! —SPJST—

Lodge 142, Houston scholarship deadline is February 1

Attention all high school seniors and college undergraduates: Applications for the SPJST Lodge 142, Stefanik College Scholarship are now available. The deadline for required information to be received is February 1, 2017. For information or an application, please call Lodge 142 Treasurer Mary Ann Kieschnick at 713-862-5512 or email makieschnick@comcast.net. Fraternally, Mary Ann Kieschnick Treasurer —SPJST—

Lodge 177, Academy gives to surrounding organizations

The regular meeting of SPJST Lodge 177, Academy was called to order on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, by President Otis Beck. All officers were present except Secretary-Reporter Joanne Hutka and FAC Bill Hutka. The meeting was our Christmas social and was held at Dynasty Restaurant in Temple. Otis welcomed everyone to the social. How wonderful that so many members and guests could attend! Special guests were District Two Director Jesse Pospisil and his lovely wife Linda. Regular lodge business was dis-

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pensed with until the next meeting so that everyone could enjoy this special time of year as well as all our many blessings! All committee reports will be turned in to the secretary.

Board of Trustees Meeting A special called meeting of the board of trustees was held Saturday, December 16 at 4 p.m. District Two Director Jesse Pospisil graciously came to the meeting and installed officers for 2017. Thank you, Jesse, for coming to the meeting. The board unanimously approved a motion that bingo give away three $25 gift cards at the December 20 bingo session. Sergio, owner of the local Mexican restaurant, spoke to the board about the

Lodges 87, Temple; 246, Morgan’s Point Host Christmas Party Sunday, December 11, 2016 • SPJST Home Office, Temple

LEFT PHOTO: George Brown (246) displays his present in the white elephant gift exchange game. PHOTO 2: Joe Lingo proudly holds a handmade gingerbread house that he won at the party. The very detailed house was made by Charlotte Rowland (87). The house was raffled off, and the funds

were donated to Feed My Sheep. PHOTO 3: Dan Kacir (87) opens a gift in the game. PHOTO 4: Lorene Millian (15) and daughter Charlotte Rowland (87) enjoy the party. RIGHT PHOTO: Melanie Zavodny (246), right, holds up Charlie Herendon’s (246) Christmas salt and pepper shakers.

LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are Karin Bohanan, Susan Hutton (246), Ingrid Petrik (246), District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch (47), Lee Hanusch (47), and Justin Hutton. RIGHT PHOTO: Mike Tubbs, Michael Rodriguez, Norma R. Alvarez (87), and Betty and Gene Engbrock (87).

BELOW LEFT PHOTO: The Woodbury and Castillo families from Lodge 87, Temple enjoy the Christmas party. CENTER PHOTO: District Two Director Jesse Pospisil, Hailey Girod (29), Linda Pospisil (29), Charlie Herendon (246), Mashell Retherford, and SPJST Vice President Hiram Dixon. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Seated are Dan Kacir (87) and Honorary Supreme Lodge Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir (87). Back: Robert and Judy Little (87), Bill McGarvey, and Karin Bryant (87).

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possibility of taking over the kitchen at bingo beginning in January. The board voted to approve this action. The board unanimously determined that the following organizations would receive donations from Lodge 177: Santa’s Sharing - $1,000 Churches Touching Lives for Christ (CTLC) - $2000 Feed My Sheep - $1,000 Czech Heritage Museum - $500 Meals on Wheels - $1,000 Little River-Academy Volunteer Fire Department - $2,000 Academy ISD - $2,514

The board meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m. Fraternally, Joanne Hutka Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 187 Round Rock supports S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living

Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station reports on Christmas party

Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station’s December meeting and Christmas party included a buffet dinner of turkey, ham, dressing, and all of the traditional holiday trimmings. Lodge member Reverend Joseph Polasek reminded everyone of the importance of Christmas and being together to celebrate the season, before saying a prayer of thanks. District One Director Donnie Victorick and wife Janice attended also. During the meal, guest Tomas Pansky, a native of the Czech Republic, pre-

Janie Barron, right, who serves as a director of Lodge 187, Round Rock, presents a check to S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Office Manager Diane Volek.

sented a very interesting program on daily life in his homeland. New lodge member and SPJST insurance agent James Schroeder spoke on the importance of keeping SPJST contact and beneficiary information upto-date. At the end of the meeting, the following officers were elected for 2017: President Henry Mayo Vice President Fred Wenck Secretary-Treasurer Gerald Rieger Flag Bearer Calvin Bryant Submitted by, Henry Mayo, President —SPJST—

Lodge 200 Bruceville-Eddy reports on January meeting

Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy members met for their first meeting of the year at Taylor Hall/Senior Citizen on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. A meal was served followed by a birthday cake for Gene McBride, which members had surprised him with along with birthday wishes. After the meal, President Allen Trigg called the meeting to order. Members then recited the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence. After that, Michael D. Hosch read the minutes, followed by the treasurer’s report read by Frances McBride. RJ Cortasie then read the FAC report with mention of 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive and upcoming domino tournaments. New business was discussed with the acceptance of Patsy Casey and Gary Morris to the lodge. We welcome them to Lodge 200. James R. Hosch then read birthdays followed by door prizes, which then the meeting was adjourned. I would like to wish everyone a happy 2017. We hope to see everyone at the next meeting on Wednesday, February 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall in Eddy. Fraternally,

Michael D. Hosch Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station Shares Christmas Party Scenes

LEFT PHOTO: Members and guests prepare their plates in the buffet line and enjoy the meal. District One Director Donnie Victorick and wife Janice are

pictured in the front, center. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 189 member Reverend Joseph Polasek reminded everyone of the importance of Christmas.

LEFT PHOTO: New lodge member and SPJST insurance agent James Schroeder spoke on the importance of keeping SPJST contact and beneficiary

information up-to-date. RIGHT PHOTO: Guest Tomas Pansky, a native of the Czech Republic, presented a very interesting program on daily life in his homeland.

Happy Birthday, Joy!

Joy Elizabeth Eskew, member of Lodge 155, Austin, celebrated her second birthday on December 13, 2016. She is the daughter of Amy and Robert Eskew of Hutto, Texas.

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Adopt a Grandparent Scenes from S.P.J.S.T. Nursing and Rehabilitation in Taylor

TOP LEFT PHOTO: Taylor Fire Department with Santa. TOP CENTER PHOTO: The generosity was overwhelming! TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Santa with his helpers. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Diane Volek helps with resi-

dents’ gifts. PHOTO 2: Santa, Dora, and Beatrice Burrell. PHOTO 3: Handing out gifts. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Christmas surprises! —Submitted by Julie Stermer, Marketing Director

LEFT PHOTO: Father and daughter. PHOTO 2: E.J. Strmiska shows off his antlers. PHOTO 3: Teresa Garcia and Santa. PHOTO 4: Gene Zachary with Santa. RIGHT PHOTO: Santa and Jaimie Todd. BELOW LEFT

PHOTO: Angela Scruggs, daughter, and Santa. PHOTO 2: Santa with the boys. PHOTO 3: Irene Rosenkranz, Paulette, and Santa. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Santa with his helpers.

LEFT PHOTO: Abby and Lillie with Santa. PHOTO 2: Santa gives many hugs. PHOTO 3: Children with Santa. RIGHT PHOTO: Sharing secrets with Santa!

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Lodge 200 Ladies Circle Bruceville-Eddy says, of Lodge 92 “Happy Birthday” Fort Worth

Happy birthday wishes are extended to these Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy members - Jennifer Frerick, Sandra Garrett, Penny Gonzalez, Darren Jupe, Ray Langenegger, Gene McBride, Joshua Robicheaux, Christina Schramm, Michael Turner, and Deanna Warren. Fraternally, Michael D. Hosch Vice President —SPJST—

Lodge 232 Houston Midtown meets on third Thursdays

Lodge 232, Mid-Houston will meet on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Czech Center Museum Houston, located at 4920 San Jacinto at Wichita in Houston, Texas 77004. Clay Zapalac, President —SPJST—

As I sit here on New Year’s Eve reflecting on the passing of an incredible year, wondering if 2017 will be as good to us as was this year, I’m reminded of the people we’ve lost, and the many adventures we’ve been on. We are so blessed to be a part of the Ladies Circle of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth. Each month we welcome new members and continue to share love with each other. Our meetings are a peek at how generations can get together and enjoy each other’s company. I must apologize at my lack of reporting from the November meeting. I overcommitted myself and couldn’t tell

if I was coming or going. It was really bad. So while I am very late, please forgive me. Following is a brief synopsis of our activities for the meeting. We had more than 40 ladies attend in November, and we welcomed several visitors. Our meeting started with a moment of silence in honor of Willie Mae Becan who went to her heavenly home. Vice President Janet Basham gave advice on the use of free-standing postal boxes. Don’t use them was her suggestion. Quite often, they are broken into and your mail may not reach its destination. Next, in tribute of Thanksgiving, members submitted “notes of thanks” to be read. The general consensus was we’re all thankful for God, family, health, and the ladies of the Circle. Without a doubt, each one contained at least one of those bless-

Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy members recognized Honorary Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride at the January 4, 2017, meeting held at Taylor Senior Center in Eddy, Texas. Brother McBride celebrated his birthday on January 6. He is pictured with his wife Frances. —Submitted by Michael D. Hosch, Reporter

ings. After minutes were read and the financial report was given, officers were elected. Cathy Simmank will continue as president, Janet Basham as vice president, Margaret Laymance as treasurer, and yours truly as secretary and reporter. You’d think they would be tired of me by now: apparently not. Last of all, while we are not a service organization, we do try to extend kindness to those less fortunate. We offer food and money, school supplies, can tabs, and labels in honor of our late Gloria Farek. We miss her as she always kept us on track of issues that need to be addressed. We have also been collecting pennies for the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, and come January, we will decide to support a couple of other organizations

Santa Visits S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living in Taylor

LEFT PHOTO: Matt “St. Nick” Baran of Taylor sits with the audience at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living in Taylor during the Knights of Texas Swing’s Christmas show on December 18, 2016. RIGHT PHOTO: St. Nick joins the Knights of Texas Swing’s Christ-

Happy Birthday, Gene McBride!

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The residents of S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living facility in Taylor, Texas, got a special treat when Santa Claus decided to make a surprise appearance during Paul Schlesinger’s Knights of Texas Swing Christmas music show. Santa, aka Matt Baran of Taylor, bounded into the room during the band’s rendition of “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.” Santa not only greeted each one of the residents, but also joined the combo for a group sing-along version of “Jingle Bells.” Santa then took his place in the audience for the remainder of the program. He told the audience his reindeer team was taking a break next door at Sonic Drive-In. Matt Baran, the man behind the real, snow-white beard, has been pleasing folks with his interpretation of Santa for a decade. “Ten years ago, an idea came to me to begin offering to play the role of St. Nick,” he says. “I enlisted the help of one of my sisters to create an outfit that portrayed a time of long ago, that began what has become a very rewarding undertaking. A change occurs in me as young and old alike begin to see the spirit of Christmas that I represent. It has become a real and fascinating time filled with hugs and whispered lists of what is wanted. I feel blessed to carry on this tradition.” Judging by the smiles on the residents’ faces, Matt’s dream is a blessing indeed.

mas show at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living. From left are Ray Tesmer, Matt “Santa” Baran, Paul Schlesinger, Dennis Schroeder, and Tara Schlesinger. —Photos by Donna Schlesinger

The Knights of Texas Swing typically perform once a month at Taylor’s S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living facility and are led by fiddler Paul Schlesinger of Taylor. Paul is a member of SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor, and has regularly brought music to S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living for many years. The group includes his wife Tara on piano, Ray Tesmer of Round Rock on lead guitar, and Dennis Schroeder of Thorndale on rhythm guitar. The Schlesingers were recently named Entertainers of the Year by the Country Music Hall of Fame of Gatesville, and play as a couple at the Lee and Milam County Cowboy Churches, and with the Comal Country Music Show in New Braunfels, and as members of the Stardusters band in Austin. Ray Tesmer is a member of the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame and has played with many area bands from the 1950s to the present, including Howard Wusterhausen and the Lone Star Ramblers, the Jody Jay Band, the King of Swing, the Stardusters, and the Knights of Texas Swing. Dennis Schroeder is also a well-known area entertainer who specializes in western music and cowboy lore. He leads a group called Cowboys For Hire. His family owns Schroeder’s Place in Thorndale, home of great, old-fashioned burgers and more. —SPJST—

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with donations. The meeting ended with lunch and bingo. The December meeting brought together over 60 members and guests. We had our annual gift exchange and luncheon. There is always a lot of laughter and nice presents. This year, The Chicken Place located in Keller catered, and we loved the food. There were leftovers - enough to take home for dinner, and everything was outstanding. Our sweet president compiled a recipe book for each of the members from submitted recipes. She goes way above and beyond of what is required of her, and we appreciate her and all that she does to make this Circle continue to move forward. Thank you, Cathy! So this is it from Ladies Circle

Lodge 92. See you in the new year, and from all of us, we send our wishes to you for peace in 2017. Respectfully submitted Joan Simek Shropshire Secretary —SPJST—

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Faces of Dogs The face of a dog is like ours it smiles and shows emotion it adjusts to our mood takes on our personality a dog’s face has deep eyes that look back with adoring love in those eyes is appreciation but sometimes sadness loss

a dog’s face holds all of our own expressions a mirror reminding us

to be more kind to those we love. ~d.knape

—SPJST—

Scenes from S.P.J.S.T. Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Christmas Party December 20, 2016 • Taylor, Texas • Submitted by Julie Stermer, Marketing Director

140 YEARS OF SERVICE. S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Center Board President Donnie Victorick congratulates and recognizes staff for their years of service. From left are Gene Zachary, pictured left, with 35 years of service; Business Office Manager Diane Volek with 38 years of service; Vic-

toria Finn with 41 years of service; and CEO Woody Richards, right, with 26 years of service. RIGHT PHOTO: S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Center Director Howard Leshikar, left, and wife Nancy visit with Board President Victorick.

Enjoying the Christmas party are, left to right, Michelle Campos and Angela Scruggs; Elizabeth Alderette and Angie Martinez; Carol Minchew

and Roxanne Cox; Billie Benfield and Candy Jimenez; and Teresa Garcia and Angela Scruggs.

LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, Administrator Beatrice Burrell, President Donnie Victorick, and CEO Woody Richards. PHOTO 2: Nadine

Pack, Arzella Parker, and Shante Marshall enjoy the party. PHOTO 3: Party time! RIGHT PHOTO: Kyle Bow, Carol Minchew, and Julie Trevillion.

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In Memory of Donald Beckendorf

Donald Wayne Beckendorf. Born June 27, 1949. Baptized in Christ in July 1949 and confirmed on June 16, 1957, all at Rosehill United Methodist Church. Taken by God on January 1, 2017. Loving son, husband, father, and grandfather. He was bigger than life and had many accomplishments to show his dedication for his faith and family. He was a volunteer at the Rosehill Volunteer Fire Department from 1965 to 1995; on the board of trustees for Perry United Methodist Church (four years); Gideon (five years); president Donald Beckendorf and vice president for SPJST Lodge 182, Falls County during 1990 to 2010; vice president for SPJST Lodge 196, Houston-West (three years); Houston Livestock Show Sponsor of Commercial Steer Records Book Award (five years); volunteered at the Houston Livestock Commercial Steer Committee (20-plus years); volunteered at the Houston Livestock Show Ag Mechanics Show (18 years); sponsor of FFA and FCCLA from 1990 to 2006; Sunday School teacher for two years at Forestburg; and member of Global German Society for four years. His deepseeded love for the outdoors and cattle was long ingrained in his history. He was fourth generation dairy farmer on one side of his family and third on the other. He enjoyed being outside and working with the land. He was a retired dairyman, but continued to farm and ranch. His love and dedication for life supersedes him. He was the type of person that would give you the shirt off his back if he knew you needed it. He was always a shoulder to cry on and had a reassuring bear hug or kind word to get you through tough times. He always believed in God’s greater plan and lived his life through the word of the Bible. He never met a stranger and always had a kind word to say. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, especially giving his grandsons rides on the tractor (which they requested often). He leaves behind his mother and fa-

ther, Vada and Marvin Beckendorf; his loving and devoted wife of 40 years, DeAnn Beckendorf; children Jason and wife Becky Beckendorf, Dana and Scott Farrell, Jeannie and Justin Parker, and Daniel Beckendorf; grandchildren Bailee, Paetyn, and Tynlee Beckendorf, Sam Farrell, and Liam Parker; and numerous other children whom he claimed and who claimed him. There is no doubt that Donald is a beautiful addition to Heaven where his booming voice is sure to be heard while handing out bear hugs and handshakes. The memories of his giving spirit will live on in all the numerous people he touched by his example of love, faithfulness, and being a servant of God. He will be deeply missed. Let us say goodbye as we watch Donald go off into the sunset on his tractor one more time. —SPJST—

In Memory of Evelyn Matula

Evelyn Matula was born on January 10, 1922, in Holland, Texas, to Anton and Mary Motloch. She went to be with our Lord and her heavenly family on Monday, November 21, 2016, at the age of 94. She was a lovEvelyn Matula ing wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Emil E. Matula, Sr.; children Jeanette Matula, Kenneth Joe Matula, and Kathy Jean Murley. She is survived by daughter Jarolyn Popp and husband Bob; daughter Margaret Schauffele and husband Roy; son Emil E. Matula, Jr. and Yolanda Lopez; grandchildren Robert (Audra) Popp, III, Emil E. Matula, III, Jason (Emily) Murley, Michelle (Clay) Click, Joseph (Monica) Matula, Karen (Cody) Williams, Bryan Murley, Valerie (Allan) Harari, and Megan Schauffele; greatgrandchildren Noah, Nathan, Natalie, and Nicholas Popp, Josie and Carrie Murley, Harper Click, Wylie Williams, and Ellie Harari. Growing up in the small farming

community of Granger, Evelyn met the love of her life Emil E. Matula, when she was 14 years old. Their friendship grew during the years that Emil served overseas during World War II, and they were married on February 5, 1946. Together, they shared 67 years of wonderful love and memories. On his death bed, when her husband Emil asked his daughter, “How long have mom and I been married?” his response to 67 years was, “Not long enough.” In a letter Emil wanted read at his funeral was this statement: “I want everyone to know that my wife was the best thing that ever happened in my life.” Evelyn dedicated herself to her husband and children. She rejoined the work force when her youngest child started school in 1965. What was to be a part-time job soon became full-time and 20 years later, she retired from the Frito Lay Company. During retirement, Evelyn traveled extensively with her husband, spending time in Europe and attending 35th Infantry and Pearl Harbor Survivor reunions all over the country. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren who have many fond memories of their special time with Grandma. Evelyn’s goal when she was young was to be a nurse. She enrolled in the nursing program at St. John’s Hospital in Corpus Christi. When her three brothers were drafted in the war, she returned home to help her parents on the farm. However, her love of medicine was a gift when her second daughter became an invalid. She nursed her around the clock while caring for four other children. Because she only had a grammar school education, she made sure her children took education seriously. She took great pride in the fact all nine of her grandchildren graduated from college. Prayer was central to her life. She had a special devotion to St. Jude and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Dementia limited her ability to recite prayers, but when anyone prayed with her, it was obvious she knew the prayers internally. Today, Evelyn is chanting her prayers with the angels and those who went before her. Evelyn was a member of SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio, KJZT and KJT, San Antonio, Hermann Sons, Holy Name Altar Society, and neighborhood Bunco Club. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and SPJST Scholarship Fund. —SPJST—

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Resolution of Sympathy

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Pokrok Dallas, Lodge 84, Dallas, Texas, on behalf of our membership wish to express our deepest sympathy of our dearly departed brother, RAYMOND JOE PRACHYL, 85, of Southlake Texas, who passed away on December 9, 2016. Visitation was at 5 p.m. with rosary starting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 15. Funeral mass was at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 16. All services were held at Calvary Hill Cemetery, 3235 Lombardy Lane in Raymond Prachyl Dallas. Raymond was born in Dallas to Joe and Mary Prachyl on August 28, 1931. He met his wife, Pauline Patak Prachyl, at a high school Halloween dance in Ennis and he said, “She must have cast some kind of spell over me because she became my true love and lifelong partner.” He married Pauline on July 19, 1952. They were married for 64 years. He volunteered for the Air Force and served four years during the Korean War. He later went to work for and retired from Texas Distributers after 37 years of service. Raymond was preceded in death by his son Mark Alan Prachyl. He is survived by wife Pauline; daughter Annette Johnson and husband David; son Joe Prachyl and wife Carla and daughter Janet Villasenor; sisters Wilma Vrla and JoAnn Jurica; grandchildren Brandon and Holly Johnson, Conner, Aniston and Jaci Prachyl, and Zachary and Gregory Villasenor. May our departed brother rest in peace. The Resolution Committee Lodge 84, Dallas —SPJST—

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Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of Lodge 66, Waco, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed sister. MARY ANN ANDRLE. Mary Ann Andrle, age 76, of Arlington, passed away late Monday night, December 26, 2016, at Kindred Hospital in Arlington. Funeral service was at 3 p.m. Friday December 30 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West with Reverend Mary Ann Andrle Paul Hudson officiating. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery. The family received visitors from 2 p.m. until service time Friday, December 30 at the funeral home. Mary Ann was born September 29, 1940, in West, the daughter of Mary (Trlica) and Joe J. Domesle, Sr. She attended school in Penelope and was a graduate of Penelope High School. On October 1, 1966, she was united in marriage to John G. Andrle in Penelope. Mary Ann was a mother and homemaker. She was a member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Arlington. She was also a member of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco. Mary Ann enjoyed dancing, cooking, and baking. She loved spending time with her family, especially family gatherings and picnics. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents; and brother Edward Domesle. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, John Andrle of Arlington; daughter June Andrle of Arlington; brothers Joe J. Domesle, Jr. and Marvin Domesle; sisters Evelyn Sulak and husband Martin, Lillian Polansky and husband Joe, and Dorothy Gandy; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Craig Andrle, Charles Andrle, Ian Walker, Michael Andrle, Martin R. Sulak, Josh Coy, and Thomas Polansky. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. May our departed sister rest in peace. Resolution Committee Dorothy Veselka Diana Engelke —SPJST—

In Memory of Odis F. Divin, Sr.

Odis F. Divin, Sr. was born approximately three miles north of Fayetteville, Texas, to Mary (Krenek) and Charles Divin on February 4, 1926. He had two brothers - Charles and Dennis Divin. As a young man, he attended local schools

then entered the United States Army to serve in World War II. He was stationed in Germany for two years, received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Rifle Badge, Ex-

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Odis F. Divin, Sr.

pert Rifleman Badge, Sharp Shooter Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Battle of the Bulge Medal, Occupation Medal, European African Medal, East Medal, and received a plaque from the French Government for his service. Afterwards, Odis came home to marry the love of his life Betty Lee Currier on November 20, 1947. They had five children Carol Ann Divin Ferguson

Death Claims Paid in November 2016

Name Shawnee P. Beadling Jerome Knebel Norman N. Novosad James R. Colon Marvin Eddith Lasly, Jr. Rose M. Williams Frank Krpec, Jr. Raymond R. Blaha Jerry John Talasek Raymond Matulik, Jr. Cruz O. Amaya Carol Sue Thornton Rudolph Victor Darilek Marvin Lee Valusek Virginia Mitchell Mary Ann Kozel Johnnie C. Chalopiza Leroy Hintz George Franco Ronald C. Ranly Bruce G. Taylor Evelyn O. McClendon Mary Jean Krenek Helen Scasta Leslie Thomas Mach Marilyn Kay Wornat Maurice H. Young Elmo Irvin, Sr. Leldon W. Box Gertrude A. Henneke Daniel L. Hulsey

SPJST • Temple, Texas

Lodge Location 172 Pasadena 40 El Campo-Hillje 28 East Bernard 88 Houston 177 Academy 87 Temple 40 El Campo-Hillje 20 Granger 47 Seaton 24 Cyclone 107 Floresville 172 Pasadena 88 Houston 172 Pasadena 151 Wharton 92 Fort Worth 92 Fort Worth 141 Sealy 215 South Plains 87 Temple 187 Round Rock 47 Seaton 13 Dime Box 189 Bryan-College Station 25 Ennis 8 Weimar 9 Snook 179 Warrenton 88 Houston 88 Houston 92 Fort Worth

Date of Admission 10/14/1977 6/23/1941 3/10/1938 4/19/1971 10/04/2004 2/07/1964 11/24/1943 8/02/1954 10/21/1948 3/13/1942 4/01/2008 9/07/1948 7/06/1938 9/04/1951 5/07/1969 4/24/1973 7/15/1950 12/09/1974 11/25/2008 8/18/1966 10/11/1977 9/26/1973 5/01/1984 8/01/1948 1/06/1958 9/16/1959 11/18/1970 12/19/2005 12/02/2002 4/24/1995 8/22/2002

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

Date of Death 7/20/2015 9/16/2016 2/11/2016 10/01/2016 10/16/2016 10/09/2016 9/30/2016 10/21/2016 10/16/2016 10/13/2016 9/06/2016 10/17/2016 9/08/2016 2/07/2014 7/18/2016 3/30/2015 10/10/2016 9/09/2016 10/19/2016 10/25/2016 10/25/2016 7/15/2016 11/23/2015 10/23/2016 10/19/2016 10/16/2016 10/15/2016 8/03/2016 7/14/2016 10/16/2016 10/12/2016

Age 42 92 94 73 78 68 74 89 68 91 81 68 94 78 89 79 90 88 52 71 87 88 78 89 93 64 92 82 82 84 84

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(deceased), Sherry Divin Landry, Odis Divin, Jr., Sandra Divin Blair, and Mary Lynn Divin Molder. Odis entered the University of Houston in 1950 and received an associate’s degree in mechanical technology. Odis worked for Armco Steel as a steel worker for 32 and one-half years. In 1980, he retired and opened his own shop, which he ran for the next 25 years. He was an 85-year member of SPJST Lodge 91, San Jacinto . He was also a lifelong member of Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 658, American Steel Workers Union, and 78th Infantry Division, for which he attended all of the reunions in Killeen at Fort Hood. Odis and Betty belonged to St. Jude Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic minister and usher. Together, they belonged to the Coast to Coast Travel Company Club. They travelled extensively for many years, all the way from Alaska down to the islands of Florida and also to the Hawaiian Islands. Odis was also a founding member of the Armco Travel Club and served as president for some time. Odis could fix nearly anything - as he said – “except a broken heart and the crack of dawn.” He is survived by his children; grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Visitation for family and friends was held on Monday, December 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. with a rosary beginning at 7 p.m. at Sterling-White Funeral Home. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 27 at 1 p.m. at Sterling-White Funeral Home. Interment followed in Sterling-White Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Sterling-White Funeral Home in Highlands. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.sterlingwhite.com. —SPJST—

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Death Claims Paid in December 2016

Name Jerry Zgarba Albina A. Dornhoefer Manuel P. Garcia Florentino A. Gonzalez, Jr. Ellen Raabe Elenora Emma Hadash Jack Winterrowd, Sr. John L. Bubela Marvin Neil Burns Lorraine E. Gant William E. Jordan Jimmy W. Deer Johnny L. Chandler James E. Kulcak Gladys Sutherland Apolonia M. Benavides Roy Marvin Belz Eligio Correa John Byron Toone Robert J. Burgess Raymond G. Janosky Willie Mae Hejl Gloria M. Flores Joe P. Vrana, Jr. Evelyn Linhart Peggy N. Rains Mildred Janelle Houdek Alvin C. Machan Emil Doskocil Jerry E. Schima Kenneth W. Sigers Cynthia Kay Bartek Thomas Randy Morgan Bessie Heep Konrad Guenter Krengel Edward L. Luna

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Lodge 29 24 240 40 40 30 29 30 81 30 155 87 160 30 162 47 29 133 87 154 201 17 32 20 30 155 135 17 91 81 91 179 191 183 92 87

Location Taylor Cyclone Bay City El Campo-Hillje El Camp-Hillje Taiton Taylor Taiton Needville Taiton Austin Temple San Angelo Taiton Iowa Colony Seaton Taylor San Antonio Temple Fort Worth Bleiblerville-Nelsonville New Tabor Victoria Granger Taiton Austin Ennis New Tabor San Jacinto Needville San Jacinto Warrenton Lufkin Arlington Fort Worth Temple

Date of Admission 9/13/1941 7/17/1940 4/05/2005 1/24/2006 4/20/1945 6/23/1959 3/18/1974 11/01/1949 3/04/1970 1/16/1975 5/02/1969 9/04/1970 4/11/2001 4/01/1958 6/02/1944 11/01/1988 10/27/1944 6/04/2003 8/21/2003 2/01/1953 4/10/1955 6/16/1955 3/09/2007 9/22/1971 1/04/1955 2/25/2002 6/02/2014 6/01/1959 2/25/1942 9/02/1971 4/09/1970 3/05/2012 8/16/1973 12/22/1997 4/02/1984 4/21/2003

Date of Death 10/17/2016 11/14/2016 10/24/2016 10/22/2016 9/16/2016 9/05/2016 10/27/2016 10/28/2016 11/15/2016 10/30/2016 11/03/2016 11/09/2016 11/14/2016 11/12/2016 2/08/2016 11/15/2016 11/15/2016 11/17/2016 11/08/2016 11/04/2016 11/14/2016 10/14/2016 10/27/2016 11/21/2016 10/13/2016 11/30/2016 11/19/2016 7/21/2016 11/16/2016 11/14/2016 11/08/2016 11/18/2016 11/25/2016 10/16/2016 4/28/2015 6/15/2015

Age 90 97 76 60 90 92 82 82 91 85 92 82 69 74 91 78 87 78 65 93 75 80 74 84 83 81 64 87 95 67 66 60 64 90 75 78

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SPJST Youth Section

The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to: SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087

Email: vestnik@spjst.org

Lodge 185, New Braunfels youth hunts with dad

Dear Readers, We went to Llano and went hunting. My dad and I shot a fox. Skeet Kitchen Lodge 185, New Braunfels —SPJST—

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 Seven Youth Enjoy Boat Tour on San Antonio River Walk

Dear Readers, On Tuesday, December 20, 2016, District Seven youth and their families went on a district outing to the San Antonio River Walk. We took a boat tour on the river and saw all of the beautiful Christmas lights. We learned a lot about the history of downtown.

Afterwards, we headed over to Starbucks for some delicious hot cocoa! We hope everyone had a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Fraternally, Lian Pruski District Seven Youth Counselor —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Share Christmas Program Scenes

Sunday, December 11, 2016 • Lodge 84, Dallas Hall Submitted by Ryan and Megan Ruzicka

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District Three Youth Participate in Fall Meeting/Fun Day

LEFT PHOTO: Halloween costume contestants at the District Three Fall Meeting/Fun Day on October 23, 2016, at Lodge 25, Ennis are Assistant DYC CarrieAnn Jones, left, back, with Holly Jones, McKenzie Burcie, Aubrianna Dobecka, Miles Jones, Megan Ruzicka, Morgan Oliver, and

Layne Oliver. CENTER PHOTO: First place Christmas ornament contest winners are, left to right, Aubrey Roberts, Megan Ruzicka, Dakota Holder, and Clark Jones. —Submitted by Kay Weeks, District Three Youth Counselor

LEFT PHOTO: Christmas ornament contest participants ages kindergarten to 8 years, left to right, are Aubrey Roberts, McKenzie Burcie, Aubrianna Dobecka, Layne Oliver, and Morgan Oliver. PHOTO 2: Christmas ornament contest participants ages 9 to 11, left to right, are Megan Ruzicka, Quinlan Dobecka, Preston Sullivan, Ryan Ruzicka, Miles Jones,

and Holly Jones. PHOTO 3: Christmas ornament contest participants age 12 to 14, left to right, are Dakota Holder, Carter Charanza, Rendon Dobecka, Macy Jones, Reid Jones, and Misty Dvorak. RIGHT PHOTO: Christmas ornament contest participants ages 15 to high school senior, left to right, are Clark Jones, April Dvorak, and Pierce Tignor.

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Hosts Kitchen at New Year’s Eve Dance

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club members and parents hosted the kitchen on Saturday, December 31, 2016, for the New Year’s Eve dance at Star Hall. LEFT PHOTO: Kyndall Carroll, left, and Dannikka Bartek work in the kitchen. PHOTO 2: Deanna Carter and Jaysen Burt help in the

kitchen. PHOTO 3: Hunter Bartek, left, and Kasen Carroll. PHOTO 4: Youth Leader Amber Bartek, left, and Assistant Youth Leader Sharla Pechal work in the kitchen. RIGHT PHOTO: Youth are hard at work getting ready for black-eyed peas and cornbread!

LEFT PHOTO: Youth help cook hamburgers at the New Year’s Eve dance! PHOTO 2: Taking a break from their duties are, left to right, Kasen Carroll, Judy Pechal, Kyndall Carroll, and Lodge 47 President

Edwin Pechal. PHOTO 3: Kingston, Kimora, and Samantha Davis, and Morgan Porubsky help in the kitchen. RIGHT PHOTO: E.J. Pechal and Kyndall Carroll. —Submitted by Sharla Pechal, Assistant Youth Leader

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Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech Lekce dvacet sedm Lesson 27

Read out loud. Get your parents, grandparents, relatives, or friends to help you with the pronunciation. Clip and save each lesson and compile into a notebook. Have fun! The following terms have to do with students and colleges. Studenti a kolej Students and Colleges Vocabulary

kolej–college; also students’ dormitory místnost–room přízemí–ground floor poschodí–story, floor kuchyně–kitchen kancelář–office úřadovna–(adm.) office čitárna–reading room knihovna–library šatna–cloakroom umývarna–washroom sprcha–shower ještě–also, yet nábytek–furniture byt–flat, or apartment úředník–official skříň–closet, cupboard šaty–clothes křeslo–armchair ústřední topení–central heating potom–then, afterwards přednáška–lecture, speech posluchárna–lecture room mluvnice–grammar rozumím–I understand mluvím–I speak trochu–little jestliže–if (conj.) rychle–quickly (adv.) pomalu–slowly nahlas–loudly měsíc–month, moon

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Slovanská Podporující Jednota Státu Texas

Uředni orgán SPJST ★ Založené roku 1897

přirozený–natural důležitý–important rozhovor–conversation kam?–whither? (showing action) kde?–where? (no action) peníze–money zpráva–information, news, report rodiče–parents jak často?–how often? týden–week práce–work manželka–wife manžel–husband zřetelně–distinctly spisovatel–writer chyba–mistake pravopis–spelling román–novel Pokračovani. To Be Continued. —SPJST—

Fort Bend County CHS sets Jan. 27 soup supper

Fort Bend County Czech Heritage Society will host a soup tasting supper on Friday, January 27, 2017, from 5 to 8 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 81, Needville. The hall is located at 13609 Highway 36 in Needville. Soup will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. or until it runs out. Featured soups will be sauerkraut, chicken noodle, vegetable beef, and potato and broccoli cheese. The meal includes salad, bread sticks and crackers, tea, and coffee. The cost is $7 per person, and children ages six to 12 are $3. Under six years of age are free of charge. Czech pastries and desserts will be available. A prize drawing will be held at 7 p.m. Come and join us for fun and fellowship. Respectfully submitted by, Glenn McDonald Lodge 81, Needville —SPJST—

Travis-Williamson Counties CHS meets Jan. 18

The Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at Pflugerville Recreation Center, located at 400 Immanuel Road in Pflugerville. There will be a brief meeting with installation of incoming officers and refreshments. Come show your support for the coming new year. Guests are always welcome. For more information about this Czech organization, contact Eileen Rosipal at 512-452-3292 or email ERosipal@aol.com. Submitted by, Janie Branek —SPJST—

TCGS sets Jan. 28 event

If you think you would enjoy learning about Czech history, Czech music, or preserving family treasures, then you are invited to attend the TCGS “Nuggets to Treasures” event at Caldwell Civic Center, 103 Texas Highway 21 West, Caldwell, Texas, on Saturday, January 28, 2017. You do not have to be a TCGS member to attend. Speakers include Doug Kubicek and

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Carroll Brincefield (“Nothing Better than Goodness Freethinkers in Texas Czechs”), who will discuss the history of freethinkers, how to trace family members through the Congregation of Bohemian Freethinkers, and their role in the settling of Texas; Frances Barton (“Czech Songs in Texas, from Old World to New”), who will discuss the history of several songs with Czech lyrics that are popular in Texas; and Linda Reynolds (“Preserving Family Treasures”), who will share her knowledge of family treasure preservation so that future generations will have access to them. More information and registration forms are available on the TCGS website: www.txczgs.org. Early registration deadline in January 14 ($30 members/$35 non-members); regular registration deadline is January 19 ($40 members/$45 non-members); and registration at the door is $50 for everyone. A catered lunch is included in the registration fee. A sales table featuring Czech gift items and research books, including the series of four books by MUDr. Josef Šimíček of the Czech Republic (emigrants from Novy Jicin, Frydek-Mistek, Vsetin, and Zlin) will be available, as well as a silent auction table. Submitted by, Gladys Valchar TCGS Secretary Lodge 87, Temple —SPJST—

Texas Czech Genealogical Society Website: txczgs.org

Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs.”

For membership: Merlene Bravenec 254-778-7285

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

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: vestnik@spjst.org. Advertising rates are $2 per column inch for lodge ads; $4 per column inch for nonprofit organization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at 800-727-7578 or email vestnik@spjst.org. 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) Sunday, February 12—Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Lodge Meetings: quarterly meetings are at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville. Watch for dates posted in the Vestnik.

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) Note: The bridge on the road to the hall is out, but good news! There is a detour to the hall. Directions: Take Farm Road 2114 East for 5 miles. Turn right on Adair Road and immediately veer right onto Marek Road. Marek Road runs into Czech Hall Road. Turn right onto Czech Hall Road. The hall is on the left about 1/2 mile.

Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Note: The bridge on the road to the hall is out; but there is a detour to the hall. Directions: Take Farm Road 2114 East for 5 miles. Turn right on Adair Road and immediately veer right onto Marek Road. Marek Road runs into Czech Hall Road. Turn right onto Czech Hall Road. Hall on the left about 1/2 mile down. Hall Rental Information: 254-799-8550; Hall Phone:s 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 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 Oakridge 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: 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box. Directions: In Dime Box, turn left from FM 141 on CR 424. Go east on CR 425 for 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: 979-884-1451; Hall Phone: 979-884-1451. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 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, 4 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded.

LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Highway 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles; turn left on CR 225. Go one mile, veering to the right. Lodge building is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 979-272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Sunday, February 12—Valentine Dance: Dujka Brothers, polka/waltz. 3 to 7 p.m. $8 per person. Sunday, February 19—Glen Collins Band, country/western. 3 to 7 p.m. $8 per person.

Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rentals/Band Bookings: David Meyer 512-217-0162. Hall phone: 512-2853100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Note: Lodge 20, Granger meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. Light meal served prior to the meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club continues to meet on the second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Lodge Hall: 114 West Davila, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Brenna Bohac 512-859-2584. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

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

LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) Saturday, February 18—Red Ravens

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) Thursday, January 12—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. Sunday, January 15—Kitchen/dining room rental Saturday, January 21—Dining room rental Saturday, January 28—Rental

Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay on Hwy 287 East until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and go under the overpass at Interstate 45. Go approx. 3/4 mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 972-875-8381; Hall Phone: 972-8758381. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at 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 Friday night dances - Free admission • Old-fashioned hamburgers - Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, January 11—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m.; covered dish meal follows the meeting. Friday, January 13—Second Hand Rose, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 18—Taylor Made Band with guest musician Fritz Hodde, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, January 20—Old Friends, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, January 27—Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band, 7:30 to 11:30 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 information, call Youth Leader Cristy Girod 512-468-1347. Music: First and third Wednesday each month, live music, 7 to 10 p.m.; Friday night dance, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. LODGE 30, TAITON (6) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo.

LODGE 32, VICTORIA (6) Lodge Hall: 3502 North Laurent, Victoria. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 35, ELK (3) Saturday, January 14—Gordon Collier Band Saturday, January 28—Lost Heart Highway Saturday, February 11—Steve Dansby and the Tailgate Philosophers Saturday, February 18—Nolan Pick Band

Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH-35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy. 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy. 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end - turn right; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka 254-7493326; Hall Phone: 254-863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agents: James (Dude) Mann 254-7150275 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) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614; Hall Phone: 979-648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 11:30 a.m. at the hall.

LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Six Mile Presbyterian Church, Royal Road, Port Lavaca.

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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 nonsmoking 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: 512-739-9324. Lodge Meetings: Adult lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the 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, time to be announced in the lodge’s monthly meeting minutes that appear in the Věstník. Call 254-799-4247 for more information.

LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG (1) Lodge Meetings: Third or fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December (Christmas) at Frank’s Restaurant in Schulenburg at 2 p.m. Call Ernest Kutac to confirm meeting date 979-561-7190.

LODGE 73, SEYMOUR (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. - unless otherwise noted. For meeting location, call Alice Orsak 940-889-2391.

LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday in March and June at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls; second Sunday in September and December at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls. LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Hall Phone: 361-854-8423. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi.

LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) Lodge Hall: 12141 East FM 2268, Holland. Directions: On Hwy 95, south of Holland, turn east onto FM 2268; go 1/2 mile to hall on the right. Hall Phone: 254-657-2485. Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Youth Leader Connie Horak’s home; call 254-5419165 for address. Board of Directors’ Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 3:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Highway 36, Needville. Directions: Lodge building is located at the corner of Highway 36 and FM 361. Booking/Management: Seth Sacra 979-793-7411; 713-588-0535; or email seth@needvilleinsurance.com. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Bradley Stavinoha 979-739-2386.

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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: Contact Kelly Tucker 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: Held one hour before the adult lodge meeting at the lodge hall unless otherwise noted. Contact Youth Leader Lynda Novak 972-9484456. 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) 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) Wednesday, January 11—Sportsmens Club: Monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings. Free and open to the public. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, January 13—Tanglefoot ballroom dance, 8 to 11 p.m. $10 members/$17 non-members Tuesday, January 24—Game night, 7 p.m. Sunday, February 5—Country/western dance, 2 to 6 p.m. Admission $6. Sunday, February 12—Lodge meeting at 1 p.m. Sunday, February 12—Valentine's Day Dance: Texas Dutchmen, 3 to 7 p.m. Admission: $8 per person; ages 13 and under admitted free of charge

Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth 76114. 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: For hall rentals and upcoming events information, call National Hall Events Manager Jon Durham 817-624-1361. Visit Lodge 92 website www.nationalhallfort-worth.com. 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.

LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Friday in March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. For meeting location, call Secretary Bernadette Bellanger 361-5798331/ Bbbellanger2011@hotmail.com.

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 President/Sales Agent John Vrla 214906-3385; or 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: Third Sunday of each month - unless otherwise noted - at 2 p.m.; meal served at 1 p.m. Meetings are held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights) in the annex building - unless otherwise noted. Youth Club Meetings: Same time/location as adult lodge meetings. For information call, Youth Leader Catherine Manchack 832-443-0469; or contact Lodge 142, Houston President Keith Kieschnick 832-627-2842; 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, Wharton.

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. Contact Secretary Cynthia Kristinek 806-763-7245; cjkristinek@yahoo.com for meeting location.

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

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

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.) Lodge Information: Call Stephen Bliznak or Lenora Bliznak 979-251-4150 or 979-277-8845. Insurance Information: Contact Nello Strickland 979-836-2609.

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LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Reservations/Hall Rental Information: Jo 713-628-3007; 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) 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 5 p.m.; lodge meeting follows at 5:30 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) Note: Lodge 180 Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Burleson Police Department Building - Community Room, 1161 S. W. Wilshire, Burleson, 6 p.m. For information, call 817-9052097 or 972-268-0022. Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at the Burleson Police Department Building - Community Room, 1161 S. W. Wilshire, Burleson at 6 p.m. For lodge information, call 817-905-2097 or 972-2680022.

LODGE 181, CONROE (5) Lodge Meetings: Lodge meeting location/time will be announced in the Vestnik. For further information, contact President Barbara Williams-Rash 936-2957778; email b.d.willrash@att.net; Vice President Chuck Toney 281-362-9062; email cdtiii@toney.us; or Treasurer Patsy McClelland 936-788-5714; or email pmcclelland@consolidated.

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 monthly meeting and family night are held together - on the third Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the hall.

Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North and stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Take a right on Mayfield; go down and take a left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: 817-465-8538; 214-8769029. Lodge Meetings and Family Night: Third Sunday of each month at 4 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. 1-7420733095-41002.

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Hall Rental Information: 512-255-1554; 512-7714948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 to 3 p.m. at the hall followed by entertainment and potluck meal.

LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at (unless otherwise noted) C and J Barbecue, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan.

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

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Rental Information: 281-351-1045 or email spjstlodge196@gmail.com; Hall Phone: 281-3739482. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 1 p.m. at the hall; covered dish meal will be served - unless otherwise noted.

LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Note: Beginning January, 2017, lodge meetings will be held at Taylor Hall, 100 4th Street in Eddy. Meetings will continue to be held the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall, 100 4th Street, Eddy. For information, contact President Allen Trigg, Sr. 254-6245152.

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

LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: 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 806-9903351. LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. Call Secretary Edna Rivas 915-7272048 for meeting location.

LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Jerry Macek 325-672-0577 or 325-721-5127 for meeting location.

LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple, 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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