Volume 104 Number 4
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January 27, 2016
A Lifetime of Preserving Czech Music
Cynthia Vrazel Strmiska sings a Czech song with her father Alfred Vrazel at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange on December 5. Alfred was recognized for his lifetime of dedication to preserving Czech music. Alfred and Cynthia are members of SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts. More on page 13.
Canned Goods Collection Restores Hope
Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club members are excited about the 50-plus canned goods they collected at their January 17 meeting for Restored Hope charity. Pictured are, left to right, Kalyne Tucker, Kendall Tucker, Jason Sims, Joshua Tucker, Ryan Ruzicka, and Megan Ruzicka.
LAST CALL: Deadline is February 1! Send Your Special Someone a Valentine in the February 10 Vestnik. Greetings are free of charge.
Happy Valentine’s Day from the Vestnik!
Send your valentine greeting in today. See back page for details.
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Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates ......................................3 Awards Banquet Information .............4 Convention 2016 Information.............6 Lodge Section .....................................9 List of Longtime Members...........23-27
Friends in all places
Lodge 47, Seaton parents and youth members, left to right, Zoe Talasek, Angelina Ringwald, Abigale, Bayley, and Chaundra Mitchan, and State Youth Director Lynette Talasek gather for a photo at the Wildflower Belle Freshman Dance in Temple. “It's great to have friends wherever you go, and the SPJST Youth Program makes that possible!” State Youth Director Talasek says.
Inside Th is Week’s Vestnik
In Memoriam ......................................31 Youth Section ....................................32 Lodge Calendar .................................35 Czech Culture ....................................37 Advertisements ............................38-39 Vestnik Valentines.............................40
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Lodge 87 Temple member celebrates 102nd birthday
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Lodge 4 Hallettsville shares Christmas party scenes
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Lodge 20 Granger youth create crafts
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Wednesday, January 27, 2016
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ˇ ´ VESTNIK SPJST HERALD
SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 800-727-7578 • 254-773-1575 Fax: 254-774-7447 www.spjst.org VESTNIK EDITOR/ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: 254-773-1575 • Mobile: 254-534-0807 VESTNIK Fax: 254-773-8087
email: m e l a n i e z @ v v m . c o m
SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: 254-773-1575 Mobile: 254-534-2902 • Home: 254-985-0007 email: vanicek@spjst.com VICE PRESIDENT CLIFTON COUFAL Office: 254-773-1575 Mobile: 254-931-5231 email: cliftonc@spjst.com
SECRETARY-TREASURER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: 254-773-1575 Mobile: 254-721-4739 • Home: 254-778-3720 email: leonardm@spjst.com
DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878-0085 Home: 979-272-3265 • Mobile: 979-224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR JESSE POSPISIL 4710 FM 1331, Taylor, Texas 76574-2164 Home: 512-365-1110 • Mobile: 512-826-7371 email: jlpospisil@yahoo.com
DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHN ENGELKE 6475 Gholson Road • Waco, Texas 76705-5330 254-799-4247 email: john.engelke@hotmail.com DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BILLY ROLLWITZ, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 195, Rowena, Texas 76875-0195 Home: 325-442-3141 • Mobile: 325-277-5362 Office: 325-442-3038 • email: brollwitz@verizon.net
DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT, FIC 1243 Clovis Rd, Houston, Texas 77008-6232 Home: (713) 864-2163 • email: lpflugh@aol.com DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR KAREN KASPAR, FIC, CFFM 8550 N. State Highway 71 El Campo, Texas 77437-9819 Home: 979-543-2532 • Mobile: 979-332-1616 email: k-kaspar@hotmail.com
DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR BOB J. BAYER, FIC 1100 Hospital Blvd, Floresville, Texas 78114-2912 Home: 830-393-9073 email: blackbayer39@hotmail.com FRATERNAL FIELD MANAGERS DISTRICTS ONE/TWO/THREE Philip (Phil) McBee, FICF, CFFM Mobile: 325-647-1949 • Fax: 325-784-7448 email: philipmcbee@aol.com DISTRICTS FOUR/SEVEN Bobby Davis, FICF, CFFM Mobile: 325-450-3748 • Fax: 325-657-2003 email: bgdsr2428@aol.com DISTRICTS FIVE/SIX Delisle Doherty Mobile: 254-239-9616 • Mobile: 832-232-2049 email: delisled@spjst.com
FINANCIAL SECRETARY ROY VAJDAK 254-773-1575 email: royv@spjst.com
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR FRANK HORAK Office: 254-773-1575 • Mobile: 254-534-0681 email: frankh@spjst.com STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR LYNETTE TALASEK Office: 254-773-1575 • Mobile: 254-931-0639 email: lynettet@spjst.com
DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Sharon Russell, 1292 CR 441, Dime Box, 77853 • 979-884-0807 - sharonTexas 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 77437 - 979-543-7120 Campo, Texas lisa_bubela@yahoo.com District Seven - Theresa Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive 78130 - 830-625-8262 New Braunfels, Texas theresa.haag686@gmail.com BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - 979-884-1451 - dimebox5@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - 512-365-2000 - 512-848-2416/cell - RonnieR1056@yahoo.com District Three - Kay Lynn Kovar, 3303 West Lake Bardwell Drive, Ennis, Texas 75119 - 972-875-6827 District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - 325-442-4841 - bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Mildred Holeman, 4001 North Shepherd, Suite 112, Houston, Texas 77018 - 713-683-0018 - mmholeman@yahoo.com District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - 979-244-4415; 979-479-0056 cell District Seven - 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 - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3438 - 830-625-8262 39roha@gmail.com
INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - 979-272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Highway 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - 254-985-2344 District Three District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - 325-234-8117 District Five - Helen Hegwood, 6702 Lindy Ann Lane, Houston, Texas 77008 - 713-864-0489 District Six - Charles Bucek, P.O. Box 147, East Bernard, Texas 77435 - 979-335-4118 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 3895 CR 430, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - 210-535-4916
PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1914 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - 979-540-8531 District Two - Tammy Cannon, 141 Meadow Park Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78626 - 512-948-5339 - tcannon4715@yahoo.com District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - 214-826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76903 - 325-651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angleton, Texas 77515 - 979-922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Avenue K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - 281-342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 447 Shady Hollow, New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - 830-964-5135 HUMAN RESOURCES DEBBIE KLINKOVSKY 254-773-1575 • email: debbiek@spjst.com
Send us your Valentines!
alentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we will once again feature the very special Vestnik Valentines. The deadline to submit valentines is Monday, February 1. So please send your greetings in today. And, if you are sending a photo with your greeting, funds must also be received by February 1. See the back page of this week’s issue for all the details.
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SPJST Awards Banquet this Saturday in Temple This Saturday, January 30 is the annual SPJST Awards Banquet at the Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. The banquet begins at 1 p.m. and should end around 6:30 p.m. Awards will be presented to lodges, sales agents, fraternalists of the year, and youth clubs in appreciation for their efforts in 2015. The roads near Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center are under construction. Please see the map and directions on page 4 and allow yourself a little extra time when navigating to the Mayborn Center. Wishing you safe travels, and we look forward to seeing you at the banquet!
Thank you for your patience! Guess what? It’s another 40-page Vestnik! This has been the trend so far in 2016! A sincere thanks to our members and contributors for their patience as we get the items published as soon as possible. We are almost caught up, but we still have a few items waiting. If you submitted something in the last few weeks and have not seen it in the Vestnik, please let me know. It’s very possible that some things may have gotten lost or mixed up in the shuffle. I greatly appreciate your patience - and keep sending us your articles and photos!
Home Office Visitors We love to welcome members to the Home Office. Last week, Reverend Nello and Dorothy Strickland of Lodge 169, Brenham stopped by to place an advertisement in the Convention Souvenir Program Booklet (see page 6 for details). Their ad features handmade cameo pictures mounted in a beautiful sterling silver holder on a chain. For more information about the cameos, call 979-836-2609 or send an email to JNDACameos@yahoo.com. —SPJST— We enjoyed a visit from Dorothy and Rev. Nello Strickland of Lodge 169, Brenham last week at the Home Office. Dorothy showed me a beautiful cameo featuring her and Nello’s picture. The couple has been married 62 years.
VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the third week of October and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Members’fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.
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Family Fun and Important Dates
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Lodge 81, Needville hosts Soup Tasting Supper (5) Lodge 183, Arlington Family Night (3) SPJST Incentive Awards Banquet Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center, Temple DYC Meeting • Temple SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest Entry Deadline SPJST Scholarship Paperwork Due to SPJST Home Office State Tarok Tournament SPJST Home Office, Temple Lodge 88, Houston Super Bowl Party (5) District Two Delegates’ Meeting Lodge 29, Taylor Lodge 41, Port Lavaca Appreciation Social/Dinner Texas Tradition Restaurant (6) Fraternal Alliance of Texas Bowling Tournament Fiesta Lanes, New Braunfels Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club Valentine Dance (2) Fraternal Bowling Tournament Fiesta Lanes, New Braunfels (7) Presidents’ Day • SPJST Home Office Closed District Three Delegates’ Meeting Lodge 183, Arlington Standing Committee Pre-Convention Forum Lodge 25, Ennis Fundraiser (3) Frank Klinkovsky, Sr. Memorial Tarok Tournament (2)
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2016 Important Dates to Remember Saturday, February 13 - 120 Days Prior to Convention Candidacy for Supreme Lodge President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication, and seven district director positions must be announced. Sunday, March 13 - 90 Days Prior to Convention By-Law Committee submits slate of qualified candidates to delegates through the Vestnik.
Monday, April 4 - Deadline for Convention Souvenir Program Book Advertisement Information and Payment
Wednesday, April 13 - 60 Days Prior to Convention Deadline for recommendations for changes to the By-Laws. Recommendations must be signed and submitted to any member of the By-Law Committee. Thursday, April 28 Deadline for Pre-Convention Vestnik
Wednesday, May 11 Pre-Convention Vestnik published containing By-Law and Finance Committee recommendations, pre-convention reports, and other convention information. Sunday, June 12 32nd SPJST Convention Registration/Howdy Party Killeen Civic and Conference Center
Monday, June 13 32nd SPJST Convention Convenes • Killeen Civic and Conference Center
Happy 102nd Birthday, Brother Jim Hejl!
SPJST Scholarship Applications Available September through January
SPJST congratulates Brother Jim Hejl of Lodge 87, Temple on achieving his 102nd birthday on December 13, 2015.
Applications and all required information must be received by the Home Office on or before February 1, 2016. To receive a General Scholarship Application and/or *Leadership Grant Application, please call the SPJST Home Office Fraternal Department at 800-727-7578 or download an application at www.spjst.org.
Best wishes, Brother Jim!
*Must be an active Youth Club member to apply for the Leadership Grant.
SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 11/01/2015 - 01/31/2016 SPJST Farm/ Commercial Property Rates
Farm/commercial property rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office 800-7277578.
Farm/Commercial Property Rates
75% Owner Farm Property 4.75% for 1 to 30 years Commercial Property 6.00% for 1 to 10 years 6.25% for 11 to 15 years
Universal Life Universal Life 3 (plans 1203-1222 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 3.00%
Whole Life/ Universal Life 3 (plans 1223-1232 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 3.50%
Annuities Annuity 5 (plans 8032-8039 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 3.00%
Annuity New 5 Year (plans 8040-8041 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 3.00%
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Wednesday, January 27, 2016
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Awards Banquet this Saturday in Temple
The SPJST Supreme Lodge takes pleasure in inviting all lodge leaders to attend the 2015 Incentive Awards Presentation and Banquet to be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at the Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center in Te m p l e . Doors open at 12 noon for the event which begins at 1 p.m. Activities are expected to conclude at approximately 6:30 p.m., following a catered steak dinner. Please note that a noon meal will not be served. The January 30 event will also be a rallying point for SPJST’s 2016 “Seeking the Treasures of SPJST” Membership Drive. The 2016 Membership Drive includes incentives for sales agents, members, lodges, and youth clubs working to make a positive difference in the lives of SPJST members. The keynote speaker is Joe Annotti, who serves as president and chief executive officer of the American Fraternal Alliance. All 2015 lodge officers and 2016 lodge officers and a guest are invited to attend the awards presentation free of charge. The steak dinner cost for others is $10 per person. The Insurance Department is taking care of the invi-
tations to winning sales agents. To facilitate attendance, every lodge will have mileage paid for at least one vehicle. Lodges that will be receiving incentive awards will be authorized mileage for up to two vehicles. Lodge presidents and secretaries were mailed letters informing their lodge if they will be receiving mileage for an extra vehicle. Award-winning sales agents will also be receiving notification from the Insurance Department. Registration forms were due by January 22. If there are any changes after the form is submitted, please call Sandra Dubcak at 800-727-7578 or 254773-1575.
Directions Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center is located at 3303 North 3rd Street in Temple, Texas 76501. Please note that if you insert the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center address into a GPS or phone, you may not get the correct navigation information to the SPJST incentive awards banquet due to the road construction. Signs are marked along the routes to the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center. In years past, the Interstate 35 East frontage road was two-way traffic. The east frontage road is now one-way traffic. You will not be able to take the North 363 Loop exit, cut over the interstate, and travel south on the east-
side frontage road to the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center. Southbound travelers from Waco and Dallas will take Exit 303, which is now the Industrial Boulevard exit. This exit will lead onto the feeder road where you will pass under the Industrial Boulevard bridge and veer to the right to bring you to Industrial Boulevard. You will then proceed to take a right turn onto Industrial Boulevard and pass over Interstate 35. You will stay on Industrial Boulevard until you reach the intersection of Industrial Boulevard and Third Street. You will turn left onto Third Street and make your way up Third Street to the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center. Northbound travelers from Austin and San Antonio will take Exit 303A, which is the exit after Nugent Avenue. You will then be on the I-35 frontage road. After you pass under the Industrial Boulevard overpass, the frontage road will lead you to make a left onto Industrial Boulevard (FM 1143). You will make your way to the stop light on Industrial Boulevard and Third Street. You will make a left turn onto Third Street and drive to the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center. —SPJST—
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Fraternal Bowling Tournament: February 13 in New Braunfels
Attention All Texas Fraternal Bowlers and Fans! Make plans now to be in New Braunfels, Texas, on Saturday February 13, 2016, and join in the fun and excitement of the 12th Annual Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Bowling Tournament. The tournament begins at 12 noon at Fiesta Lanes, located at 1202 Huisache Avenue (behind HEB off I35) in New Braunfels. Come on out to bowl or to cheer on your society’s bowlers as they compete for the coveted Golden Fraternal Cup! Make it a date! Special Valentine’s Day auction items and door prizes will be awarded! The entry fee is $10 per person. Entry fees will pay for bowling and awards. Please make sure that your registration materials are received by January 29. Mail your name, address, lodge, and fraternal you are bowling for (SPJST) along with the entry fee to: FAOT Bowling Tournament c/o Frank Horak PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503
Make checks payable to FAOT (Fraternal Alliance of Texas). No outside food or drinks, please. Great in-house dining. No alcohol is allowed. Tournament Guidelines 1. Must be a member, at least 16 years of age, in good standing of one of the fraternal organizations participating in the Fraternal Alliance of Texas. Challenge is open to bowlers and nonbowlers. 2. Teams will consist of five members—any combination of men and women. Although teams are encouraged, individual entries will be accepted. You do not have to have a full team to enter the tournament. Lodges are encouraged to enter multiple teams.
3. Winning organization will be determined by pin fall. The total pin fall for each organization will be divided by the total number of participants for that organization to determine an average for the three games bowled. The
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organization with the highest average will be declared the winner.
4. Each participant must bowl three games.
5. If a participant is a member of more than one fraternal society, he/she must decide which organization that he/she is bowling for before bowling. 6. Awards will be presented to the top three males and top three females for high series and high game. 7. Cost will be $10 per person, or $50 for a team of five bowlers.
8. Registration is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. with the tournament beginning at 12 noon. 9. Walk-ins will be accepted from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the day of the tournament, provided lanes are available.
10. Teams will be assigned lanes at check-in table on the day of the tournament.
11. Any questions about the tournament should be directed to Tournament Coordinator Frank Horak 254-5340681 or email fhorak@spjst.com. —SPJST—
State Tarok Tournament ment is open to the public, ages 16 and State Tarok above. Registration fee is $10 per Tournament player which includes snacks and lunch. Prizes will be awarded. set for Feb. 6 Please register by Monday, FebruThe 2016 SPJST State Tarok Tournament is Saturday, February 6, 2016, at the SPJST Home Office, located at 520 North Main Street in Temple, Texas. Check-in is from 8 to 8:45 a.m. with play beginning at 9 a.m. The tourna-
ary 1 by calling 800-727-7578 or 254773-1575 or sending an email to tammym@spjst.com For more information, contact State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak at 254-534-0681. —SPJST—
State Straight Domino Tournament person format. If you do not have a State Straight partner, one will be assigned, if availDominoTourney able. Registration fee is $10 per player which includes snacks and lunch. March 5 The 2016 SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament is Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the SPJST Home Office, located at 520 North Main Street in Temple, Texas. Check-in is from 8 to 8:45 a.m. with play beginning at 9 a.m. The tournament is open to the public, ages 16 and above. The tournament will be a two-
Prizes will be awarded. Please register by Monday, February 29 by calling 800-727-7578 or 254-773-1575 or sending an email to tammym@spjst.com For more information, contact State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak at 254-534-0681. —SPJST—
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Memorial Scholarship Fund Donations September 2015 to December 2015
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In Memory of Martha Vrla from Harold and Adele Janke Strand In Memory of Martha Vrla from Jeraldine Becan In Memory of Gladys Mogonye from Fritz and Betty Hodde and Family In Memory of Agnes Chomout from SPJST Lodge 63, Sweet Home In Memory of Peggy Hermes from SPJST Lodge 63, Sweet Home In Memory of Elva S. Mungia from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Leo B. Longoria from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Maria Irma Clark from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of F. Joe Preisler, Jr. from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of Pauline J. Kalina from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of Bennie J. Konvicka from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of Jim Klasel, Sr. from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of Lydia G. Matusek from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of Joe H. Urbanovsky from SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton In Memory of Bernard Zarosky from SPJST Lodge 32, Victoria In Memory of Sandy Mewhinney from Helen Pajestka In Memory of Sandy Mewhinney from Frank and Risa Pajestka In Memory of Graciano P. Salinas, Sr. from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Vernon Schultz from SPJST Lodge 258, Seguin In Memory of Sandra Anne Sykora from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Delfina Marez from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Marcela B. Alegria from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Paul R. Stastney from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi In Memory of Susan Sacky from Jerry and Jill Sijansky In Memory of George Pauling from Jerry and Jill Sijansky In Memory of Jane Mertz from SPJST Lodge 63, Sweet Home —SPJST—
Johnnie Krizan Memorial Endowment Fund Donations April 2015 to November 2015 Donations - $18,270
In Memory of Johnnie R. Krizan from RVOS Lodge 46 Johnnie R. Krizan from SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson Joe L. Hurtik from SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson Louis Grochoske from SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson Dennis R. Barabas from SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson Jerry W. Janek from SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson Alphonse F. Juricek from Ann Juricek Kyle Ray Jackson from Ann Juricek Johnnie R. Krizan from SPJST District Three Director Discretionary Fund —SPJST—
Frank Klinkovsky, Sr. Memorial Endowment Fund Donations April 2015 – July 2015 Donations - $11,928.50
In Memory of Frank Klinkovsky, Sr. from SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club In Memory of Frank Klinkovsky, Sr. from Helen Newman In Memory of Frank Klinkovsky, Sr. from SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard —SPJST—
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Wednesday, January 27, 2016
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2016 Convention Program Book
From the By-Law Committee
By-Law Committee readies for 2016 Convention
Dear Members, The 2016 Convention begins on Monday, June 13 at Killeen Civic and Conference Center. According to the By-Laws of SPJST from the 2012 Convention, under “Convention” on page 6, “anyone seeking a Supreme Lodge office must announce candidacy at least 120 days prior to convention.” Candidates are asked to submit their announcements to the Vestnik and to By-Law Committee Secretary Beverly Teplicek. Announcements can be emailed or mailed. Mailed announcements must be postmarked no later than February 13, 2016. Under “Supreme Lodge” on page 4, a screening process will be established “for the purpose of reviewing all qualifications of submitted candidates for Supreme Lodge Officers, Editor/Director of Communication, and seven directors. The screening committee has the right to gather additional background information, submit the slate of qualified candidates to the delegates 90 days prior to convention, and shall have the discretion to consult with personnel with legal and human resource expertise to assure compliance with
current labor laws. The By-Law Committee will be the screening committee.” Saturday, February 13 120 Days Prior to Convention Candidacy for Supreme Lodge President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, Vestnik Editor/ Director of Communication, and seven district director positions must be announced. Submit to Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny and to By-Law Committee Secretary Beverly Teplicek. Sunday, March 13 90 Days Prior to Convention By-Law Committee submits slate of qualified candidates to delegates through the Vestnik.
Wednesday, April 13 60 Days Prior to Convention Deadline for recommendations for changes to the By-Laws. Recommendations must be signed and submitted to any member of the By-Law Committee.
By-Law Committee members are listed on page 2 of each Vestnik. Fraternally, Ronnie Rieger, Chairman By-Law Committee —SPJST—
From the Finance Committee
Finance Committee sets request deadline
Any request for donations or financial assistance that requires Finance Committee review must be in the hands of the Finance Committee, in
writing, before April 13, 2016, which is 60 days before the Convention, or it cannot be considered. Please send your request to Chairman Dewyan Weise. See contact information in the Vestnik on page 2. Fraternally, Marceil Malak, Secretary Finance Committee —SPJST—
Advertising open for convention souvenir book
Dear Members and Friends, The 32nd SPJST Convention will be held June 13 to 15, 2016, at Killeen Civic and Conference Center in Killeen, Texas. Plans include publishing a souvenir program book, and you are cordially invited to place an advertisement in the book. The Official Convention Souvenir Program Book will be distributed to approximately 300 delegates and visitors at the convention. All advertisers will receive a complimentary book. Prices for advertisements in the Official Convention Souvenir Program Book are: Full Page Ad — $100 Half Page Ad — $60 Quarter Page Ad — $35 Eighth Page Ad — $20 In Memoriam — $10 (photo can be included) Well Wish Greeting — $5 (one line of text)
All advertisements will be printed in full color. The SPJST Vestnik/Communication Department is available to assist with ad design. Please include the text for the ad and photos or clip art im-
ages. Digital images saved in TIFF, EPS, JPEG, or PDF files will work best. Digital-ready advertisements should be saved as PDF files. All text, photographs, or digital files must be received with payment by April 4, 2016. Please mail or email to: SPJST Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503-0100 email: melaniez@vvm.com
If you wish to place an advertisement in the book, please mail or email your information as soon as possible. Checks made payable to SPJST can be mailed to the address above and must accompany advertisement information by April 4. All proceeds from advertisement sales will go to Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center and SPJST Education and Nature Center. We look forward to hearing from you. For questions or additional information, please contact the SPJST Vestnik/Communication Department at 800-727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com. Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication —SPJST—
From the Districts District Two District Three delegates set delegate meeting Feb. 20 meeting set for Feb. 8 at Lodge 29, Taylor The second District Three deleDistrict Two delegates will have an update meeting at Lodge 29, Taylor on Monday, February 8, 2016, at 7 p.m. A light meal will be provided by the hosting lodge. Please try to make it, and anyone wishing to come speak or run for office is welcome! Fraternally, Ronnie Rieger, Chairman By-Law Committee District Two Representative —SPJST—
gates’ meeting will be Saturday, February 20, 2016, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Lodge 183, Arlington. Please read, study, and review your by-laws and the SPJST Special Structure Committee’s proposed by-law recommendations that were printed in the September 9, 2015, Vestnik. Bring any questions and concerns to the meeting so we can discuss them. Lodge 6, Cottonwood has volunteered for the third meeting in March. A date will be announced soon. Fraternally, Kay Lynn Kovar By-Law Committee District Three Representative —SPJST—
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Delisle Doherty announces candidacy for Vice President As I pondered how I would make my announcement as a candidate for the Vice President’s position, I looked at how everyone in the past made their announcement. What I noticed is everyone talked about everything they have done. They talked about their qualifications. Some talked about what SPJST means to them. Many said they would help grow, but only a little was talked about what they were going to do to help grow the organization and how they are going to do it. All this is important so in the end I will talk about my qualifications, but I would like to spend this time talking about how I can help us grow. First, this position is an honor to have. And I will take this honor - if you bestow it upon me - very seriously. This position is responsible to grow the whole fraternal. The Vice President needs to understand this is a Society, not seven different districts and 100 lodges. It is one Society that comprises all of the lodges and districts. It is important to note; since working together, not between borders is very important. I will make sure these borders are taken down, and we all work for the best interest of the Society and help each other, regardless of location. It doesn’t matter if a lodge has 25 or 5,000 members - each should be treated with equal importance, and it doesn’t matter whose district it is in. We are one society in Texas. To do that, it starts with changing the culture of the agents to understand they also work for a fraternal, and it is not just an insurance job. This starts with training. The agents should be trained to talk about the insurance and the member benefits. The fraternal agents will learn how to educate the members. The by-laws state the Vice President must direct and conduct one sales training in every district once a year (article 37 paragraph G). Currently, I do training for District Five and District Six every other month (six times a year). I will continue to carry this throughout the state. I have written over 30 hours of continuing education classes for SPJST that were approved by the Texas Department of Insurance, and an additional 24 hours of sales training classes for my districts. This will allow me to have enough classes, along with enough topics (including understanding fraternal benefits), to give the agents the proper training they need to succeed for SPJST. Of
course, all the training in the world will be of no help if the new members do not become active with the Society. I can help there also. It is important that this position helps create a bridge to transition a person from a client to an active member. I will do this through welcome letters and welcome phone calls. I will make sure every new member understands the benefits of the Society and the community impact they can have by being active with the lodge. This is important to help the lodges grow and continue to be active. There is nothing more calming than a personal welcome to the family. In addition, my background, along with the position, will allow me to give direction to the lodges that would help them grow their membership and set up programs for the public that will bring attention to the local lodges. I will write regular articles in the Vestnik to keep everyone informed and updated . . . not just with insurance news, but with articles that will give tips to how you can grow in your community and additional articles aimed at our youth. Our youth groups are very important to the development and growth of our programs. I have been active with the youth at my church for over 10 years. I have been on nine youth mission trips and two national youth gatherings, and assisted with six Youth Achievement Days with SPJST so I know how to give guidance to our youth. I am a supporter of multiple children’s charities in Houston. I have the background that can help the lodges work towards developing our youth and getting them active in the community.
The last thing is the importance of everyone understanding we have a Czech heritage. I will help educate the agents on the importance of promoting the Czech heritage - while also being sensitive to those who are members - but are not from a Czech background. We need to celebrate the Czech heritage and welcome others into the family - regardless of creed, color or ethnic background. Everyone should be treated with equal importance as a person, with the opportunity to share in the Czech heritage. That is what family is all about. I am not asking for your vote because of anything someone has done or not done. I am asking because I believe my qualifications in business, insurance, and working with membership organizations and the community will allow me to help grow this into the best fraternal in Texas. If you allow me the honor of having this position, I will take this role very seriously and do everything I can to make it the best organization in every community. As promised, below is a list of my qualifications:
Work-Related Experience • Worked in the insurance industry for over 20 years • Write and conduct continuing education classes for the insurance industry
• SPJST Fraternal Field Manager since 2010
• Owned a printing and marketing company until 2010 when I passed it to my son, who currently continues to grow a successful operation
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• Business consultant for over 20 years • Speaker - I speak to 20 or 30 groups a year on various topics
• Attended 9 youth mission trips and 2 national youth gatherings with my church Positions I Currently Hold or Have Held in the Past • Member of SPJST since 2005
• Officer of Lodge 255, Katy, which is now Lodge 196, Houston-West after the merger
• Founder and current president of the Christian Business Fellowship Association • Past president and consultant for NSTA (National Space/Science Technology Association)
• Past member and special consultant to Texas High Achievers
• Board member and active with several charities for children and veterans in Houston (Katy Rocks, Kick Off 4 Kids, Joe Joe Bear Foundation, Act of Life, Serving Veterans)
• Past church elder and chairman of the board of outreach for my church (Memorial Lutheran Church)
Once again, I would be honored to have your vote, and I will make sure you are proud you voted for me. Fraternally, Delisle Doherty —SPJST—
Announced Candidates
Supreme Lodge Vice President Delisle Doherty District One Director Donnie Victorick
District Two Director Jesse Pospisil
District Three Director John Engelke
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District Four Director Billy Rollwitz District Five Director Bradley Stavinoha
District Seven Director Bob Bayer Donnie Howard
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Jesse Pospisil announces candidacy for District Two Director Dear Members of District Two, It has been a great honor to serve as your director and your representative on the Supreme Lodge of SPJST. I hereby announce my candidacy for reelection to this most very important position. I am sincerely seeking your support and vote at the upcoming 32nd SPJST Convention in June. The past four years were full of financial reports, insurance stats, and charts. As a “new” member on the Supreme Lodge, I was amazed at the details that each officer’s report contained. I have been involved in several property loan evaluations. I am also serving my second year on the internal audit committee for the Supreme Lodge. I feel that I am a better person because of this experience and know that I will learn even more if I am reelected. It is very rewarding to know that I have been a part of the Supreme Lodge of this great organization. SPJST is 119 years old, and I feel it is in a better financial situation than in 2012 when I was elected at the 31st Convention. I know it is due to the commitment and diligence of the officers and directors. The upcoming convention, as all conventions, will have some very important decisions that must be studied and voted upon. Please know that I am available to help you understand the proposed changes so you can be an informed voter. I have been a member of SPJST Praha Lodge 29, Taylor for almost 50 years and served as vice president in the 1970s. This will be my fourth convention as a delegate from Lodge 29, Taylor. I have served on the lodge’s property committee for 12 years and as chairman for the last 10 years. In 2006, I was elected to the board of the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum, now called the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. I have also served as its treasurer since July 2006. I retired from Texas Department of Transportation in August 2000 with 34
years of service. I also retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Army Reserve in April 1996 after serving over 28 years. My wife Linda, of almost 49 years, and I have traveled throughout the district and the state of Texas to more than 350 various functions during my tenure as your director. We have made many new friends and have truly enjoyed all the lodge meetings, youth club activities, picnics, socials, fundraisers, Corpus Christi Getaways, etc. that we have attended. I have presented numerous college scholarships to SPJST high school graduates. I highly support the youth and youth clubs in District Two and feel they are our future and a very important part of this organization. Seeing their talent and leadership skills at YAD impresses me and inspires me to be a better role model. I have been busy as your director, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I feel that these activities are a vital part of my duties as your District Two Director. Again, I ask for your vote and support. Fraternally yours, Jesse Pospisil District Two Director —SPJST—
By-Law Committee members met Saturday, January 16, 2016, at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. Pictured are, left to right, Oscar Korus of Lodge 107, Floresville; Vice Chairman Mildred Holeman of Lodge 88, Houston; Secretary Beverly Teplicek of Lodge 49, Rowena; Chairman Ronnie Rieger of Lodge 29, Taylor; Ricky Ford of Lodge 13, Dime Box; Joe Siptak of Lodge 4, Hallettsville; and Kay Lynn Kovar of Lodge 25, Ennis.
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John Engelke announces candidacy for District Three Director To District Three and All SPJST Members, I would like to announce my candidacy for District Three Director for the 32nd SPJST Convention in Killeen, Texas, on June 12 to 15, 2016. As acting director for District Three since the untimely death of Johnnie Krizan in July 2014, I have had great pleasure in representing District Three and the members of SPJST for the past year and a half. I would greatly appreciate your support at our 2016 Convention with your vote of confidence for the next four year-term as District Three Director. As a member of SPJST for the past 55 years, I have had many memorable moments in Lodge 66, Waco. Having participated in the youth club of our lodge and attending Camp Val Verde, I learned many life lessons that have served me well in my adult life and continued years with SPJST as a lodge officer, District Three officer, and now while serving as District Three Director. With my wife Diana, we have enjoyed 42 years of marriage with our son Justin, daughter-in-law Misha, and granddaughter Mira Cadence. Diana and I met at Linden Hall on December 31, 1971. Since that time, we have been very involved in SPJST through the youth club, adult lodge, District Three camps, and Diana’s time as Assistant District Three Youth Counselor and now as SPJST representative for District Three. To all members, I ask that you speak with your delegates before they attend
the Convention so that your concerns will be represented. As delegates, we represent all the members of SPJST not just those attending the Convention. Please do not come with a closed mind; listen to all sides of the conversation on the Convention floor and make your decisions on what is best for the future of SPJST. If I can be of any future service or you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. To all the members of SPJST, thank you for your great support to all who work with the SPJST from the local lodge officers and members to those who serve in our Home Office as your administrators. Fraternally, John J. Engelke District Three Director —SPJST—
By-Law Committee prepares for 2016 Convention
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SPJST Lodge Se ct ion
Lodge 6 Cottonwood meets Feb. 7
Lodge 6, Cottonwood will meet Sunday, February 7, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. The bridge on the road to the hall is out, and it is not known when it will be replaced. Good news! You can still get to the hall! There is a detour. Take Farm Road 2114 East for five 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 is on the left about one-half mile down. Peggy Dobecka Treasurer —SPJST—
The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087
Email: melaniez@vvm.com
Questions? Call 800-727-7578
Lodge 25, Ennis plans Feb. 27 fundraiser
Dear Readers, Our lodge met on Thursday, January 14, 2016. The meeting started off with a prayer and a delicious meal prepared by Betty. She made goulash, rice, and salad. Desserts were furnished by Rosie Dlabaj. Thank you! A moment of silence was held for deceased member Lillie Forson and Nell Tonik. All reports were approved as given. Decision was made to purchase a $35 ad for the convention brochure. Discussion was held regarding bank key. Strudel fundraiser report was given which was a success selling 313. Thanks to everyone who sold and
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purchased strudels! Auditing committee will give a report at the next meeting. Joann gave a report on the upcoming annual lodge fundraiser that will be held on Saturday, February 27. Music will be provided by Lost Money and The Pontiax. Tickets are only $10 at the door per person. Some of the prizes that will be given away are a John Deere Zero-Turn Mower, $1,000 cash, and a trip for two to Las Vegas! For more information, please call 214837-9490. Members having birthdays this month are Mildred, Jeanne, Kenneth, Lisa, Richard, Michael, and Magnolia. Happy birthday! Ron and Carol Mraz are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Congratulations to all! Next Meeting—February 11 See you at our next meeting which will be held Thursday, February 11. Fraternally yours, Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 28 East Bernard meets Feb. 7
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SPJST Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard will hold its next monthly meeting on Sunday, February 7, 2016, at 12 noon in the Wharton County Library Meeting Room. Luncheon will be served. Please mark your calendar about the change in date. We hope you will attend. Fraternally, Helen Kelner, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 29, Taylor sets March 5 auction fundraiser
President Ronnie Rieger opened the first meeting of 2016 for Lodge 29, Taylor on Wednesday, January 13. He led the Pledge of Allegiance and held a moment of silence for our departed
District Seven Members Collect Can Tabs, Eyeglasses
Welcome, New Home Office Staff Members!
Home Office staff members were welcomed at the Supreme Lodge meeting on January 20, 2016. They are Scanning/Data Entry Clerk Christina Martinez, far left, with supervisor Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak, second from left; Administrative/Underwriter Assistant Dana Boyd, third from right, with supervisor Vice President Clifton Coufal; and Graphic Design/Communication Specialist Brooke Hoelscher, second from right, with supervisor Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny.
District Seven Director Bob Bayer, right, presents can drink pull tabs and used eye glasses to State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak. Thanks to Lodge 107, Floresville; Lodge 185, New Braunfels; Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Club; Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Club; Thomas and Lucille Novak of Floresville; and Floresville American Legion Ladies for collecting the pull tabs. The eye glasses were donated by Lodges 79, Corpus Christi; 107, Floresville; 185, New Braunfels; and 202, Jourdanton; and friends of SPJST District Seven. The can tabs will be donated to Ronald McDonald House where they will be sold, and the funds will benefit House expenses. The eyeglasses will be donated to the Lions Club.
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members and our servicemen. All officers were present. The December minutes were read and approved. Tammy Whatley gave the treasurer’s report. Sharon Kaderka informed us of several events coming up soon such as the Incentive Awards Banquet on January 30 in Temple. Officers and a guest do not have to pay for their meal. Jesse made a motion that Lodge 29 pay for any active member who would like to attend the banquet. Leonard Kaderka seconded. The motion passed. On February 6, the State Tarok Tournament will be held at the SPJST Home Office. On February 13, the Texas Fraternal Bowling Tournament is in New Braunfels. We received a letter from the Moody Museum asking for donations. Jesse Pospisil made a donation to donate $25, and Tammy Cannon seconded. The motion passed. The Taylor High School Senior Parents are having a chemical-free after-prom party and are asking for support. Mary Jane Pustejovsky made a motion to donate $25, and Albin Machu seconded. The motion passed. Auction Fundraiser—March 5 March 5 is the date for our annual auction fundraiser. Please help us in getting donations and auction items for this event. Due to Ash Wednesday falling on the date for our next meeting and Lent season beginning, Sharon asked if we could move our next two meetings to the second Thursday of the month. Everyone was in agreement so our next two meetings will now be on Thursday, February 11 and Thursday, March 10. Our April meet-
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Larry W. Pflughaupt Celebrates 15 Years of Service
Congratulations to District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt on achieving 15 years of service with SPJST Home Office. He was presented a plaque by Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek and honored with a dinner at Oscar Store on January 18, 2016.
ing will be on the regular second Wednesday of the month. Cristy Girod reported the youth met on Sunday, January 3 with 18 youth in attendance. In December, the youth club sponsored three needy families. They bought presents for nine children and gave each family a $100 HEB card to buy groceries. Pam Clark and Jesse Pospisil gave donations to the youth club for this project. The money raised at the barbecue silent auction went to this cause also so please help us in September when we have our annual silent auction during the barbecue cookoff. Jesse Pospisil gave the property committee report. Hopefully, by Feb-
ruary, the work on the bathrooms upstairs will be completed. Ronnie welcomed Brandon Bartek, vice president of Lodge 47, Seaton. Brandon talked about the Frank Klinkovsky Scholarship Fund. They are having a fundraiser on April 3 to hopefully raise enough money to be able to give a scholarship to a deserving District Two youth. Sharon Kaderka made a motion to buy $100 worth of tickets, and Wayne Voigt seconded. The youth club bought $50 in tickets. We have tickets at the bar if anyone is interested in helping with the scholarship fund. Ronnie discussed the upcoming convention. The first delegate meeting
will be on Monday, February 8 at 7 p.m. at Lodge 29, Taylor Hall. More information will be in the Vestnik. The second delegate meeting will be sometime in April at Lodge 80, Holland. Ronnie discussed putting an ad in the convention brochure for Lodge 29. Frankie Pustejovsky made a motion to buy a full page ad, and Leonard Kaderka seconded. The motion carried. We had a member transfer to our lodge - Theola Vbiral. Mary Jane Pustejovsky made a motion to accept the new member, and Adolph Grieger seconded. The motion carried. Ronnie read the list of 50- and 75year members for Lodge 29. It was discussed that we have a special meeting and meal on Sunday, May 15 to honor these individuals. Members celebrating birthdays in January include Laverne Eulenfeld, Erwin Meiske, Cristy Girod, Tammy Cannon, Leonard Kaderka, Aaron Kaderka, Amanda Kaderka, Dorothy Markert, Reagan Miller, Dorothy Skrhak, Butch Keith, Lauren Jirasek, and Gregory Buzan. Barbara Nygrin and Mary Jane and Frankie Pustejovsky donated door prizes. Ruby and Norris Schroeder volunteered to bring door prizes next month. Next Meeting—February 11 The next meeting will be Thursday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. Fraternally submitted, Linda Pospisil Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—
Karen Kaspar Celebrates 15 Years of Service Congratulations to District Six Director Karen Kaspar on achieving 15 years of service with SPJST Home Office. She was presented a plaque by Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek and honored with a dinner at Ratibor Country Grill on January 19, 2016.
Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, second from left, and wife Joan, left, present a Texas flag to District Six Director Karen Kaspar and husband Leroy to commemorate Karen’s 15 years of service with SPJST. The flag was flown over the State Capitol in Austin on October 28, which is Czech National Day.
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Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje reports on January meeting
The regular meeting of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje was held Sunday, January 10, 2016, and called to order by President Cathy Garcia at 1:01 p.m. at El Campo-Hillje SPJST Hall. A moment of silence was observed for all departed and sick members, along with our servicemen and servicewomen, in addition to all our family situations. Roll of officers was called. Present were President/Youth Leader Cathy Garcia, Vice President Norma O’Canas, Secretary/Assistant Youth Leader Inez Villarreal, and Treasurer/FAC Felix T. Garcia. Four members were also present. Minutes from December 2015 were read. Vlasta made a motion to approve the minutes, and Ardis seconded. Motion passed to accept the minutes as read. Cathy reported that past treasurer Janet Marek returned the treasurer’s items and records to Felix on Saturday night, but she has not returned the post office key. Cathy will call Janet to remind her to return the key. Cathy reported that the December 13 report was correct as far as the balance. No other checks have been written so the balance is the same for January 10. Inez made a motion, seconded by Ardis, to accept the treasurer’s report for December and January. The motion passed. Cathy also reported that
Honorary Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas Visits Supreme Lodge
The Supreme Lodge met at the Home Office in Temple last week, and on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, Honorary Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, far right, stopped in to visit the meeting. Brother Jerry retired in 2010 after 50 years of service to SPJST.
she will be submitting bills that need to be paid for cleaning, yard maintenance, and supplies including the cost of prairie day. Under communications, the lodge received the packet from the Home Office, light bills, dumpster bill, bank statement, Rioux statement, Home Office letter about the awards banquet on January 30, Home Office letter in reference to death claims, paperwork for new officer information, letter from NCEC to add new officers on the account, letter returned from a raffle winner, El Campo High School scholarship letter, and Co-op magazine. Cathy also received calls about rentals
P P P Presenting 2016 Officers P P P SPJST Lodge 13, Dime Box
The 2016 officers of Lodge 13, Dime Box are, left to right, Vice President Floyd Kostelka, Treasurer Debbie Kostelka, Secretary LaDonna Jatzlau, and President Ricky Ford.
in January, November, and September 2016.
Hall Report Cathy reported that there might be six rentals for 2016. No contracts have been signed. Cathy has not received a response from the gentleman that offered $1,900 for the bingo equipment through the internet, but if he doesn’t respond then she will repost it on Craigslist. Cathy also stated that SPJST did host a community New Year’s Day, and it turned out great. In attendance were about 150 people.
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Music was donated, and there was a lot of food. Everyone had a good time. Cathy wants to do another free community New Year’s Day and have it well advertised. She reported that one of the toilets needs fixing, and she will call a plumber to look at it and fix it. Cathy reported that the dressing room is ready for rental use. She will work on the bulletin boards. Youth report - Cathy reported that the youth will be meeting later today. Cemetery report - Vlasta reported she has a meeting on January 31 and will be attending that. She will give a $25 donation herself to that. Vlasta turned in plastic tops for Inez. There were no new members, but Cathy does have five applications she will be completing and turning in to the Home Office. There were no transfers.
Old Business Under old business, convention paperwork was handed out but delegates wanted Cathy to hold on to it until the May meeting. Cathy asked members to look over the raffle list and make any corrections. Corrections were completed, and Cathy agreed to submit the information to the Vestnik. Cathy reported that the Fraternalist of the Year Felix T. Garcia will be attending the awards banquet along with President Cathy. Cathy reported that she is waiting for the Home Office to respond back to an email on taxes due. Insurance was then discussed.
P P P Presenting 2016 Officers P P P SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton
The 2016 officers of Lodge 30, Taiton are, left to right, President Yvonne Marcaurele, Vice President Debbie Krpec, Secretary Wanda Dorotik, Treasurer/Youth Leader Lisa Bubela, Reporter Marjorie Treumer, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Crystal Bacak, and Assistant Youth Leader Kirby Lange.
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Cathy will continue to request quotes for insurance coverage. The topic of bank signatures was discussed. Cathy reported that bank signatures have been completed. An IRS bill was emailed to the Home Office to see if they can help understand if we have to pay or not. This is on the bingo.
Installation of offices was read by Mary Ann. They were then installed. Officers are: President/Youth Leader Cathy Garcia Vice President Norma O’Canas Treasurer/FAC Felix T. Garcia Secretary/Assistant Youth Leader Inez Villarreal
Under new business, rental fees were discussed. A motion was made by Norma, seconded by Felix, to charge $600 for non-members and $500 for members with a cleaning fee of $300 for non-members and $200 for members. The motioned passed. Members also discussed advertising the new rental prices. Cathy will look at banners to hang up and also make
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posters to distribute. Members agreed. Cathy will submit a letter to El Campo High School in reference to a scholarship for Sky Garcia. Cathy will complete NCEC paperwork to change account holders with Cathy, Inez, and Felix on the account. Cathy will submit paperwork the awards banquet. Cathy thanked everyone for attending the meeting. She then adjourned
Lodge 4, Hallettsville Shares December Meeting/Christmas Party Scenes Sunday, December 13, 2015 • Vsetin Educational Building • Submitted by Patsy Zabransky, Secretary
SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville’s December meeting and Christmas party were held on Sunday, December 13, 2015, at Vsetin Educational Building at 11:30 a.m. LEFT PHOTO: Members and guests started arriving and visiting. Left to right, sitting at the table, are Bennie and Victoria C.
Orsak and Margaret Smotek. CENTER PHOTO: Drawing for door prizes are Constance Prasek and her children Kaden and Ava Jane. RIGHT PHOTO: Getting ready to play bingo are, left to right, Gaye Galetka and Alton and Gayenell Chudej.
LEFT PHOTO: On the tables were bags of apples and candy with each member taking a bag home. Everyone also was happy to receive a datebook and magnet calendar from District Six Director Karen Kaspar. Left to right are Alene and Johnnie Steffek and Bennie and Victoria C. Orsak.
CENTER PHOTO: Everyone enjoys singing Christmas carols led by FAC Annie. She also handed out door prizes. RIGHT PHOTO: Visiting, left to right, are Alton and Marlyn Sevcik, Patricia Hessler, and Jennifer Hessler.
LEFT PHOTO: Former youth club members Jonathan Vahalik and Sarah Siptak assist with door prizes. PHOTO 2: Members enjoy delicious fried chicken provided by the lodge and all the delicious side dishes and desserts brought by the members. PHOTO 3: After the
meeting, President Siptak presented gifts from Santa to Kaden and Ava Jane Prasek. PHOTO 4: FAC Annie led bingo assisted by Emma Boethel, who called the numbers. RIGHT PHOTO: Evelyn Holy registers for door prizes.
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the meeting at 2:09 p.m. asking members to join at Mr. Gatti’s for a gathering. All agreed they could make it.
Next Meeting—February 14 The next meeting will be Sunday, February 14 at 1 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s for
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a business meeting. Those who want to stay and eat, their cost will be on their own. Submitted by, Inez Villarreal Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 15, Buckholts Member Alfred Vrazel Recognized by Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center
Co Čech, to Muzikant - Every Czech is a Musician ~ Czech Proverb
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“ . . . A common love for Czech music helped contribute to the cultural cohesion of Czechs in Texas. Bohemia, Moravia, and Slovakia each had its distinctive songs and dances, some of which gained the status of folk or popular music...Waltzes and polkas were the most cherished types of music...Czech immigrants brought both classical and popular music to Texas . . . ” Source: Krasna America by Clinton Machann and James W. Mendl
IPA Hall of Fame Induction in 2014 On August 30, 2014, in Independence, Ohio, legendary Texas polka dee-jay and bandleader Alfred Vrazel was elected to the International Polka Association (IPA) Polka Music Hall of Fame and received the Pioneer Award. This was a great honor for Alfred, who was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the advancement and promotion of polka music over the years.
TCHCC Gala 2015 As part of its annual Gala on Saturday, December 5, 2015, Texas Czech
Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) recognized Alfred Vrazel for his extensive career in promoting and broadcasting Czech polka music.
In grateful appreciation for Alfred’s lifetime of dedication to preserving Czech music, TCHCC presented Brother Vrazel a Texas-shaped plaque for his 55 years as Vrazels’ Polka Band leader; 60 years as KMIL Polka deejay; as a 2014 IPA Pioneer Award recipient; and for playing and singing Czech music for friends and fans alike. Alfred, Bernice, and Cynthia are all members of SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts. May God bless Alfred so that he may continue promoting and broadcasting Czech music . . . for it is TexasCzechs and Czech music lovers everywhere who are the happy recipients of his enduring, heartfelt efforts. —SPJST—
LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to Alfred Vrazel who was recognized by Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange on December 5, 2015. Seated in front is Joe Vansa, who is Alfred’s father-in-law. In back are Alfred’s daughter Cynthia Vrazel Strmiska, Alfred’s wife Bernice, Al-
fred, TCHCC President Retta Chandler, and TCHCC Manager Mark Hermes. CENTER PHOTO: Alfred and wife Bernice. RIGHT PHOTO: Alfred with daughter Cynthia Vrazel Strmiska, left, wife Bernice, and Monsignor Isidore Rozycki.
LEFT PHOTO: Alfred, right, plays the accordion while Julius Dubcak plays the trumpet. CENTER PHOTO: Alfred shares a dance with wife Bernice. RIGHT PHOTO: Family and friends join Alfred in the award celebration. Pictured are, from left, Debbie and Robert Vansa, Stanley and Betty
Nemec, Julius and Jeanie Dubcak, Alfred and Bernice Vrazel, Cynthia Vrazel Strmiska, Patsy Gaines, Dorothy and Adolph Vansa, Glen Chervenka, Rita Kovar, Monsignor Isidore Rozycki, Bud Holy, Johnny Kovar, and Janie Holy.
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Lodge 41 Port Lavaca sets Feb. 9 appreciation social, dinner
SPJST Lodge 41, Port Lavaca invites its members to a member appreciation social and dinner on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at 6 p.m. at Texas Tradition Restaurant, located at 234 East Main Street in Port Lavaca, Texas. Door prizes will be awarded. Please RSVP by Thursday, February 4 to Lodge 41 President Franklin Jurek at 361-920-9674. We look forward to seeing you on February 9! Fraternally, Franklin Jurek, President —SPJST—
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Lodge 81 Needville to host Fort Bend County CHS soup supper
The annual soup supper of the Fort Bend County Czech Heritage Society is this Friday, January 29, 2016, from 5 to 8 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 81, Needville, located on Highway 36 in Needville, Texas. All the soups that you can eat is $7.
Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek is pictured with Henrietta Vanek of Lodge 32, Victoria at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center fundraiser held Saturday, December 5, 2015, in La Grange. Henrietta is the wife of Honorary District Six Director Matt Vanek. The fundraiser was held in conjunction with an open house celebration held on the TCHCC property. The evening gala was held at the Pavilion Hall.
Salads, breadsticks, and tea are included with the soup. Desserts are extra. A prize drawing will also be held. Come for fun and fellowship. See you there! Respectfully submitted by, Glenn W. McDonald —SPJST—
Lodge 81 Needville reports on January meeting
The January 2016 meeting of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville was held on Sunday, the 17th. At 12 noon, a prayer of thanks was given and everyone enjoyed a meal of potluck. A variety of main dishes, vegetables, and desserts was provided by members. I would like to thank Darlene Blinka and her kitchen committee for getting everything ready for us. President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1 p.m. Tom Stavinoha led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We had a moment of silence for departed members Ellen Gaidosek, Patricia Hubenak Gilbert, and Elenora Matula. We extend our sympathy to their families and friends. All officers answered roll call except Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha. Added to our sick list was Gladys Janczak. We wish you a speedy recovery. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read her report, and it was approved as read. Willie Mae Kuykendall also read Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha’s report, and it was approved as read. Special Funds Chairman Tom Stavinoha read
Lodge 18, Elgin Hosts New Year’s Eve Dance; Invites All to February Dances Submitted by Irene Vrabel, Reporter
What a great time was had the last day of 2015. Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six provided great dancing music. It was good to see so many friends. We did miss some who were not able to attend. I know age is getting us all. But, our doctor always tells us keep doing what you are doing and so far, we are still dancing. We had many in the upper eighties and some ninety-year-olds attend the dance. We are always told even if we can’t dance as much, good music is uplifting. So forget your aches and pains and join us. Upcoming dances are Sunday, February 14 - Valentine dance with the Dujka Brothers; Sunday, February 21 - Barefoot Becky; and Sunday, February 28 - Glen Collins Band. These are three great dances to come enjoy and get that muchneeded exercise. We look forward to seeing you.
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his report, and it was approved as read after a minor correction. Under old business, President Vincent Newman reminded members of the soup tasting supper on January 29 at our lodge from 5 to 8 p.m. In addition, he also reminded members that the Needville Chamber of Commerce will have its meeting on January 29 at KC Hall where our SPJST lodge bought a table to share with RVOS. Under new business, President Newman told us about the membership drive for SPJST. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall also read a letter from Needville Little League. It was decided to sponsor them again for 2016. We also decided to take out a half-page ad for the 32nd S.P.J.S.T. Convention Souvenir Program Book. It was decided to have the Home Office mail the 50- and 75-year member pins directly to the members. Door prize winners were Dorothy Blinka, George Abschneider, Winifred Susan, and Jeanette Newman. We received four soup tasting tickets from the Czech Heritage Society to use as door prizes. Winners of those tickets were Emma Kujawa, Dorothy Kuban, Willie Mae Kuykendall, and Winifred Susan. Congratulations to all of our lucky winners!
Next Meeting—February 21 For our next meeting on February 21, Tom Stavinoha volunteered to cook a pot of chili for everyone. He will also provide Fritos, crackers, and shredded cheese. Members, please bring a dessert. See you at the next meeting! Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 84, Dallas reports on January meeting
Dear Readers, President Justine Yeager brought the meeting to order on Sunday, January 17, 2016, at 2 p.m. Flag Bearer Lynda Novak led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was held for Mary Janousek and the troops serving overseas. Secretary Cherri Petr read minutes from November and December due to our December meeting falling on the same day as our Christmas party and a motion to postpone until January was made. All were approved by members present after a few corrections. Sunshine Lady JoAnn Manak reported that get well cards were sent to Sister Martha Mahdak who took a fall; Brothers Jerry Zabojnik (motorcycle accident) and his son Jake Zabojnik
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(automobile accident); Brother Doug Yeager who had surgery; and Sister Bessie Petr who had a fall. May all your “boo boos” get better soon! FAC Vicki Sims reported on the youth club’s canned food drive for Restored Hope. They collected over 50 cans of green beans, corn, and carrots. She also reported that the SPJST banquet is going to be held on January 30 and to be sure and RSVP if planning to attend. Youth report was presented by Assistant Youth Leader Lynda Novak in the absence of Youth Leader Bessie Petr. She said the youth are very busy with service projects, Join Hands Day ideas, and the upcoming YAD in June. House committee reported that four toilets had been repaired and are now functioning. Also the roof will be double-checked for any potential leaks. The meeting was then adjourned after some brief further discussion aka chit-chat. Remember that we are still looking for those members who have married,
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passed away, or moved. So if you know of anyone you haven’t seen at the lodge lately but are still in touch with, please send us their name and addresses so we can contact them. Our lodge depends on our members to continue the Czech tradition! Next Meeting—February 21 Our next meeting is Sunday, February 21 at 2 p.m. I look forward to seeing you there! Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—
Polka On! at Super Bowl party at Lodge 88 Houston
SqueezeBox, featuring Mollie B and Ted Lange, will get your Super Bowl Sunday off to a good start with a dance from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 7, 2016, at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. Doors open at 11 a.m. Meet and greet Mollie, Ted, and SqueezeBox drummer Dana Lindblad from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The Sauerkraut Food Truck will be on site starting at 11 a.m. with German and American football food fare. Part of the proceeds from the dance and silent auction, sponsored by Texas Polka News, will benefit the International Polka Association Hall of Fame. The International Polka Association, based in Chicago, is a non-profit organization whose purpose is the advancement of polka music. The IPA recently announced the appointment of Danny Zapletal of Ennis to its Hall of Fame and Music Awards Board of Trustees to represent the Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico region. Since the IPA was formed in 1968, eleven trustees have governed the processes that select Hall of Fame (HOF) inductees and recognize polka artists with awards. Each trustee oversees 14 electors chosen to represent a given geographic area of the United States and Canada. The electors participate in the annual voting that elects HOF inductees and music award winners. “To better serve a large portion of the United States and its diversity of polka styles, the Executive Board recently moved to establish a new trustee position to represent Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico,” said IPA President Rick Rzeszutko. “Texas,
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especially, is a hotbed of polka activity, and we want to have representation from that area.” Danny Z is an Ennis, Texas, native and SPJST Lodge 25 member, who has been involved with the Ennis National Polka Festival since he was a kid. His father, Ray Zapletal, was one of the founders of the fest, which will be celebrating its 50th year on Memorial Day Weekend in 2016. Danny was appointed vice president in 1992, president in 1993, and has served as the festival’s executive director since 2000. He is the host of two polka shows – KBEC Polka Party (Texas) and Czech Polka/Texas Czech Polka on WRJQ (Wisconsin). As a trumpet player, Danny joined Harry Czarnek and the Texas Dutchmen in 1980, and played with the band for 18 years. He helped form the band Czech and Then Some in 1997 and continues today as the leader. He also owns a recording studio where most of the polka bands from northern Texas record. “This is truly an honor to be chosen as a trustee. It’s one more way for us to keep our polka music and heritages alive and strong,” Danny said. Danny has wasted no time in showing the IPA how serious we are about polka in Texas. Working with Mollie B, Ted, and Texas Polka News Publisher Theresa Cernoch Parker, he has coordinated the first Texas fundraiser for the IPA Hall of Fame. “Come out and learn about the IPA and its Hall of Fame, become a member, and help polka music stay alive and well!” Danny said. “The Texas Polka News is proud to sponsor this IPA fundraiser, and very excited to see a Texan appointed to the IPA Hall of Fame board,” said Theresa, who is also a member of SPJST Lodge 88. “Alfred Vrazel was the first Texan inducted into the IPA Hall of Fame in 2014 for his work as a polka DJ for 60 years, and we look forward to seeing more polka artists from this region nominated for induction and for the music awards,” she said. Super Bowl Polka Party tickets are $12 in advance through the SqueezeBox website (squeezeboxband.com) and $15 at the door. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free. Reserved seating is available for those who purchase tickets in advance. Contact the Texas Polka News at 281-836-5362 or theresa@polkabeat.com. Submitted by, Theresa Cernoch Parker Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—
Lodge 92 Fort Worth sets February events
Tuesday, February 9 Ladies Circle meets from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dear Members and Friends, We invite you to mark these dates on your calendars. Please come on out for a great time!
Sunday, February 7 Country/western dance from 2 to 6 p.m. with Randy and the 92 roadhouse Band.
Tuesday, February 9 Game night at Lodge 92.
Wednesday, February 10 Sportsmans’ Club meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is free of charge, and the event is open to the public.Free admission
Hall Rentals For information regarding hall rentals and upcoming events information, please call Events Manager Jon
Following Up . . . Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Trip
Originally Published in Treasured Memories Vestnik • January 6, 2016 Submitted by Don Urbanovsky • Lodge 6, Cottonwood Editor’s Note: The photo below was published in the Treasured Memories Vestnik on January 6, 2016. It was submitted by Don Urbanovsky of Lodge 6, Cottonwood. Don and his family found the photo in their father’s studio in West. Don asked Vestnik readers to identify the photo. We heard from Janice Haskovec McLemore and James Strunc, who are both pictured in the photo.
On page 11, the picture with a group of people in front of a bus, on the left hand side of page is Lodge 25, Ennis. I am the tall blond, second from left on back row . . . can name almost everyone . . . what a great surprise to see this picture. It was a trip our youth club took, and I believe we went to San Antonio. The girl to the right going into the picture is Carol Nesuda, next to her mother Wilma, our youth leader. Then we have Ann Haskovec. The man with baby is G. Louis Kudrna, next to his wife, Dorothy. Then Frances Kudrna and Nick Morris. The row below from left to right are Janice Haskovec, Frances Jo Kudrna, and then we go to boy in glasses Gerard Pechal; then the girl in the white skirt is Patricia Trojacek, now Fowler. I get lost on the younger ones . . . but the boy in the striped shirt, second from end, is Ronnie Haskovec. I hope I got these all right . . . almost positive . . . hope someone else can fill in the blanks. Sincerely, James Strunc of Lodge 25, Ennis [SPJST\
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Lodge 142 Houston meets February 14
SPJST Lodge 142, Houston members gathered for our first meeting in 2016 in the annex building at Lodge 88, Houston on January 10, 2016, with a pizza meal and desserts at 1 p.m. President Keith called for the Pledge of Allegiance with Flag Bearer Karley Kieschnick. A moment of silence was held for deceased members Donald Kieschnick and James Pomikal. Secretary Alice Jochen read the minutes of the December meeting which were accepted by the membership. Roll call of officers showed all present except Sales Agents Carita Felbermayr and Kerry Herrington. Sick Committee reported member Carol LaPaglia was in the hospital and rehab. We wish her a speedy recovery. Youth Leader Catherine Manchack requested that Jack Manchack be assistant youth leader. All members approved the motion. All 50- and 75-year pins are to be awarded at a future lodge meeting. January birthdays are Mo Dunn, Mary Wunderlich, Jo Dein Roznovsky, Catherine Manchack, Lawrence Schilhab. Capsule door prize went unclaimed. Come out and win! Youngest child prize went to Karley Kieschnick; oldest female prize went to Mo Dunn; and oldest male prize went to Steve Roznovsky.
Next Meeting—February 14 Meeting adjourned till next meeting, which is on Sunday, February 14 at 2 p.m. with a meal at 1 p.m. at Lodge 88, Houston annex building. Sincerely submitted, Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 183 Arlington sets Jan. 29 family night
The monthly meeting was held and called to order at 7:10 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2016, at Lodge 183, Arlington, located at 3100 Pleasant Valley Drive in Arlington. Roll of officers was called, and all were present except Trustee Raymond Mikeska with an unexcused absence. Present were President Ann Pustejovsky, First Vice President/Trustee Tom Weeks, Youth Leader Debra Daniel, Financial Secretary/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Kay Weeks, Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth, and Trustee
Pat Sill. Our thoughts and prayers go to Rudy Rejcek who has been in the hospital and is now at home recovering and to Raymond Mikeska for a speedy recovery from his surgery in December. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a prayer of silence for all those who are ill or who have recently been in the hospital. Minutes were read from November’s meeting by Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth. There were no corrections. Robert Sill made a motion to approve the minutes, and Pat Sill seconded. All approved the minutes from November as read. President Ann Pustejovsky gave the bar report. Ann stated that for November, we had three rentals. In December, we had two rentals. Ann stated we have four rentals scheduled in January.
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Ann gave the bingo report. Financial Secretary Kay Weeks gave the insurance report. Kay stated for October, we had four new certificates and two terminations. For November, we had five new certificates and one termination. New members for October are Maria Dolores Martinez, Ferman Castillo, III, Martina R. Alfaro, and Lorena M. Ramirez. New members for December are Maria I. Funes, Darlene Hollingsworth, Maria N. Ruiz, Sergio A. Ortiz, and Clara Yanez. Dorothy Gerlich made a motion to approve the new members, and Robert Sill seconded. All approved the new members. Kay Weeks gave the FAC report. She stated the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund will run through March 31. The scholarship forms are due at the
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end of the month of January. The tarok tournament is February 6 in Temple, and the bowling tournament is February 13 in New Braunfels. The SPJST Awards Banquet is Saturday, January 30 at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. Debra Daniel gave the youth club report. She stated the youth club for the district visited Six Flags on January 3. The youth leader workshop is March 19 and 20. There was no trustees’ report. Under old business, President Ann stated the delegates’ sheets need to be turned in. Ann would like to thank everyone who attended the Christmas party. It was a great turnout! Under new business, the first delegates’ meeting is Tuesday, January 19 in Ennis. The second delegates’ meet-
Lodge 38, Kovar Thanks Workers with Appreciation Dinner Sunday, December 6, 2015 • Submitted by Donna Zimmerhanzel, Treasurer Lodge 38, Kovar hosted a worker appreciation dinner on Sunday, December 6, 2015, at the hall. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all who help us in our endeavors and to those who support us as well. LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are Donnie Victorick, Johnnie Janak, and Alfred Hellinger.
RIGHT PHOTO: Visiting at the dinner are, left to right, Dorothy Lastovica, Rose Lastovica, Bee Hajdik, and Patsy Wiggins.
LEFT PHOTO: Trey and Easton Zimmerhanzel. PHOTO 2: Nikki and Josh Zimmerhanzel. PHOTO 3: Ethan Holder, Bentley Swinney, and Easton
Zimmerhanzel. RIGHT PHOTO: Mark Depine, Zachary Kirby, and Emily Depine.
LEFT PHOTO: Lane Depine. PHOTO 2: Janice Victorick. PHOTO 3: Johnnie Janak, left, Alfred Hellinger, center, and Edwin Zimmerhanzel.
RIGHT PHOTO: Ethan Holder, Averie Zimmerhanzel, and Bentley Swinney.
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ing is Saturday, February 20 at Lodge 183 from 1 to 3 p.m. The SPJST Awards Banquet is Saturday, January 30 in Temple. Family Night is Friday, January 29 at 7 p.m. Ann will supply the meat. Please bring your favorite side dish, and come and enjoy the hospitality! Birthdays for January are Rita Mardis on the 6th and Annette Cepak on the 31st. We celebrated the birthdays with delicious cinnamon cake! Happy birthday to all of you! Robert Sill made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. Debra Daniel seconded the motion. All were in favor. Next Meeting—February 15 The next meeting is Monday, February 15, which is the third Monday at 7 p.m. at Lodge 183. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Hollingsworth Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 187 Round Rock: first meeting of the New Year
We welcomed Jesse and Linda Pospisil for coming to our lodge. We started our meeting on Sunday, January 10, 2016, with the installation of officers and directors by District Two Director Jesse Pospisil. We discussed that we have three non-active members who have earned their 50-year pins. Rubie Volek has agreed to hand deliver the pins. Thank you, Rubie! We discussed many upcoming events including the awards banquet and that we need to start thinking about ideas for Join Hands Day that will be coming up soon in May. Jesse Pospisil gave us a great insight discussion as well. Thank you, Jesse! We had entertainment by Jennave Fuchs about”That was then . . . This is now.” She also had days of the week chore kitchen towels. Wow! It's amazing how times have changed. Thank you, Jennave! Jesse and Linda Pospisil brought many great door prizes as well. Thank you both! All of us also would like to send out prayers and continue to stream out good thoughts to Linda Johnson and JoAnn Oman on their recoveries. Happy Birthday! Jennave Fuchs proudly turned 87
P P P Presenting 2016 Officers P P P SPJST Lodge 54, West
The 2016 officers of Lodge 54, West are, left to right, Czech Reporter Jan Vaculik, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Linda Kaluza, Secretary/Reporter Janice Kaluza, Treasurer Mary Lou Mynar, Vice President Wilburn Willis, and President Freddie Kaluza. The officers were installed by Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek.
years old on January 17. Andrew Smith celebrated his 19th birthday on the 10th. Happy January birthdays to Jayden Pachicano, Sandra Everett, Jan Bartz, Scott Ledbetter, Stormi Hobbs, Kay Donelson, Regan Beck, Diana Hagens, Doug Nelson, Allen Johnson, Rodney Lange, Michael Johnson, Kelbie Stifflemire, Melissa Oman, Sandra Kruse, Sarah Johnson, Jerry Kadlubar, Robert Leatherman, Bernie Wuthrich, and Doug Barron. We ended our meeting with a great potluck of food and brotherhood. Blessings to all, Jennifer McCarthy, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 196 Houston-West meets Feb. 7
Lodge 196, Houston-West will change the date for the next lodge meeting to Sunday, February 7, 2016. We will start with a potluck lunch at 1 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 2 p.m. All members are asked to mark their calendars to note the change of date for the meeting and make plans to attend. Don Fruin, Reporter —SPJST—
Jack and Ann (Shenkir) Thompson Celebrate 60 Years of Marriage
Jack Thompson and Ann Shenkir were introduced June 29, 1955, at the Dallas Santa Fe Railroad office. They married January 28, 1956, at the Czech-Moravian Brethren Church in Seaton, Texas. Reverend F.J. Kostohryz officiated at their wedding. After the wedding ceremony, a reception, dinner, and dance was hosted by Ann’s parents at the old, wooden floor Star Hall SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. Approximately 300 family members and friends attended. Dance music was provided by the late Robert Haisler and his band. Jack is a retired computer specialist, and Ann retired from Santa Fe and Bell Helicopter Textron. They reside in Arlington, Texas. Ann and Jack’s family includes sons Jack, Jr. and daughter-in-law Joanie of Fort Worth, Greg Thompson of Arlington, and Scott Thompson and daughter-in-law Andrea of Arlington
and grandchildren Jason and wife Katie, Sarah, and Josh, all of Arlington, Texas. Ann’s sisters are Ruth (Shenkir) Keith of Arlington; Norma (Shenkir) Tucker and husband Gary of Rogers; and the late Shirley (Shenkir) Patterson. Ann’s parents are the late Adolph and Ann Shenkir. Jack’s father is the late Scottie Thompson. They are active members of Woodland West Church of Christ in Arlington. Both volunteer at Hearts and Hands with Jack also volunteering at Arlington Memorial Hospital. Ann has been a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton since 1951. A celebration of their 60 years of marriage was hosted by their family. Submitted by, Ruth Shenkir Keith Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
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Lodge 196 Houston-West plans Easter party
Lodge 196, Houston-West will have its annual Easter party on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the lodge hall from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be games, coloring contests, face painting, a fire truck, and a chance to have your pic-
ture taken with the Easter bunny. We will serve cookies and other goodies along with lemonade and iced tea. Each child will receive an Easter basket packed with treats. All SPJST members and their families and friends are invited to attend and take part in the fun. See you there. Don Fruin Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 200 Bruceville-Eddy reports on January meeting
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Members of SPJST Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy met for their first meeting of the year on January 6, 2016. Members were treated to a bean and corn bread supper. Beans were
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made by Michael D. Hosch, and corn bread was made by James R. Hosch. Before the meal, James R. Hosch said the prayer. After the meal, members presented a birthday cake to Gene McBride whose birthday was on the day of the meeting. Everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to him. The meeting was then called to order by Allen Trigg. Everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence. Minutes from the
SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville Members Spotted with Santa . . . All Over the World! Submitted by Paula Kennedy, Assistant Reporter
Prague, Czech Republic
Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles
Cloud Gate, Chicago
Statue of Liberty in New York
Prague, Czech Republic
The Pyramids of Giza in Egypt
Mount Rushmore in South Dakota
Vinson Massif in Antarctica
Capitol Hill in Washington, DC
Eiffel Tower in Paris, France
The Great Wall in China
Niagara Falls
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last meeting were read followed by the treasurer’s report. Then the FAC report was presented with mention of several activities coming up. Since the meeting, James R. Hosch participated in the State 42 Tournament held at the Home Office. He did very good. Out of 20 people, he placed
21st! Under old business, many thanks was given again to David and Melanie for their help with the Christmas party.
New Business James R. Hosch made a motion that we donate $100 to each of the benefits
that Bruceville-Eddy Volunteer Fire Department holds - one in February, and the other in October. Members voted, and the motion was passed. The meeting was then adjourned. Next Meeting—February 3 The next meeting will be Wednes-
day, February 3 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in Eddy. From everyone at Lodge 200, we wish you a Happy New Year’s to everyone. Fraternally, Michael D. Hosch, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 54, West Shares Scenes from Christmas Party Sunday, December 6, 2015 • Tours Hall in West, Texas LEFT PHOTO: Mary Lou Mynar, left, and Janice Kaluza, center, welcome guests to the party and assist them with registering for door prizes. RIGHT PHOTO: Jaydean and Wilburn Willis, left, welcome McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara and wife Charlotte to the Christmas party.
BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Guests go through the food line. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Marvin Cepak entertains the audience with Czech music. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: From left are Honorary Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride and wife Frances, David Nauert, and Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek and wife Joan.
LEFT PHOTO: Youth and parents anxiously await a visit with Santa Claus.
RIGHT PHOTO: Poppi Perdichi reviews her handwritten list with Santa.
BELOW LEFT and RIGHT PHOTOS: West High Junior Historian Dancers entertain with this lively performance of Czech dances.
CENTER PHOTO: West High Junior Historian Dancers gather for a group photo. Great job, dancers!
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Friendship Club of Fort Worth
Members of Fort Worth Friendship Club met on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at St. Thomas Dining Room for their monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Lola Taylor as President Margaret Sears was absent since her husband was in the hospital. Lola welcomed everyone, and the Pledge of Allegiance was said by all. Secretary Mary Ann Krivanek was absent due to having a sinus infection; therefore, we had no minutes to read. Treasurer Jo Ann Wilcox gave the financial report which was approved as presented. Jo Ann reminded everyone that membership dues need to be paid. Thank you notes were read from Father Tudo and Father Matthew for the Christmas monetary gifts. Another thank you note was read from St. Thomas Food Pantry for our donations of food items and cash. Darlene Tompkins was thanked for baking and donating the ham for our Christmas luncheon. It was delicious. Shirley Martin reported on the death of Alicia Castillo’s husband. We have missed Alicia and hopefully she will be able to start coming to our meetings again. Tracy Horn was missed as she is having cataract sur-
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gery today. We hope all went well. Rose Ann Spann thanked all for the many cards and phone calls her husband Jimmy received during his recent hospital visit. Rose Ann said he is getting better each day. Libbie Vrla reported on the death of Merel Kovar on January 2. Merel was a longtime member and secretary of the Friendship Club. She retired from her secretarial duties in February 2000. She always ended her minutes with the phrase, “A good time was had
The 2016 officers of Lodge 179, Warrenton are, seated, left to right, Vice President Ruby Renck and FAC Joan Sue Goehring. BACK: Membership Brenda Callahan, President/Reporter Ricky Weyand, and Secretary/Treasurer Melissa Wickel. Officers were installed during the January meeting by Cindy Goehring, not pictured.
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by all.” I always liked this phrase so asked her if I could use it in my Vestnik articles. As some of you know, I also use Mary Pavey’s closing of “So Until, Keep Smiling.” It made Mary happy that I was using her closing when I took over as reporter when she moved to live with her niece. Back to Merel . . . when Merel moved to an assisted living home, which was not far from me, I used to pick her up for Friendship Club as it was on my way. I always enjoyed her talking about her
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husband, Frank. They used to go to dances at Lodge 92, Fort Worth and Sokol. They met while both were working for Montgomery Ward. We all signed a sympathy card to send to Merel’s sister, Melba Brown. Merel’s funeral service was at St. Barbara’s Orthodox Church. I did recognize some of the Catholic prayers and from my trip to Russia. In visiting their Orthodox Churches, I remembered that everyone stands during the service which usually is two hours long as per our guide. They make the sign of the cross like the Catholics except they go to the right side first and then to the left. The priests (they call themselves “priests”) wear vestments like our priests, but they do have lots more icons in their churches. It was very interesting. They did have a few chairs on each side for the non-orthodox folks to sit on and, yes, the service was two hours long. The singing of “Happy Birthday” went out to January celebrants - Betty Landsfeld, Lois Smith, and Darlene Tompkins. May you all have many more. Lola stated we will have a speaker from the Nature Center in February. This should be enjoyable so remind everyone to attend. Lola suggested that each person should invite a friend or guest to come to one of our meetings. Lola also asked that everyone
Lodge 84, Dallas Members Enjoy Czech Christmas Party Sunday, December 13, 2015 • Submitted by Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club members and friends enjoy Santa Claus’ visit at the party. CENTER PHOTO: Members visit and enjoy the Czech Christmas party. RIGHT PHOTO: Readying for the dinner. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: District Three Director John Engelke, left, con-
gratulates 2015 Lodge 84 Fraternalist of the Year Jerry Manak. BELOW PHOTO 2: Delicious Czech meal is served. BELOW PHOTO 3: Director Engelke and wife Diana. RIGHT PHOTO: Kalyne Tucker tells Santa Claus all of her Christmas wishes.
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should think about doing something fun – she said she would love to teach us how to dance the tango! She also asked that we decorate our table in the Valentine theme for our February meeting. The color for February is red or pink. Door prizes were donated by Helen Skrasek (2) and Paula Arsenault (2). Thanks, ladies! Happy winners were Betty Krenek, Lorraine Cross, Marilyn Llewellyn, and Pat McWilliams. Winners of the 50/50 dollar games were Lorraine Cross and Shirley Martin. Congratulations! This was a lucky day for Lorraine. Hostesses for the day were Lupe Esparza, Marie Keller, and Darlene Tompkins, but I also saw Betty and Stanley Krenek and Carolyn Irby in the kitchen helping out. Thanks to all of you for doing a great job. Hostesses for February will be Shirley Martin and Anna Marie Moncrief; I am sure they will have lots of helpers. Lola did a great job as acting president. Thanks! Following the meeting, grace was said; a great fried chicken lunch with all the many varied side dishes was enjoyed; and games were played. A good time was had by all. The next meeting will be Wednesday, February 3. Don’t forget to bring Valentine decorations for your table and a food dish to share.
News Today, I spoke with Margaret Sears, and she stated her husband is doing better each day. He is home from the hospital. Get well soon! Betty Landsfeld celebrated her 92nd birthday on January 13. I went over to wish her a happy birthday, and she was having a really good day. She said that her son Steve, Rose Ann Spann, daughter Betty, and husband
Lodge 187, Round Rock supports social ministry
Stanley had all stopped by. Her caregiver was there then the nurse called and said she was coming. So I didn’t get to stay and visit very long. Betty keeps up with all the folks from Ennis and told me about the phone visit from Joe Klecka of Dallas recently - and how much she enjoyed it. Betty and Joe grew up on the farms next to each other in Ennis. I just have to write about a senior citizen field trip I went on lately. Jerry and Henrietta Milan, Darrell and Gay Williams, Keyna Harris of Maypearl (we picked Keyna up on the way), and I went to Temple to tour the Czech Heritage Museum. Lesli Milan was our driver and her daughter Talia came along. We had lunch in the sandwich shop at the Museum. Kenny gave us a very good tour and explained everything. We watched the short movie and walked over to the SPJST Home Office and toured the TCGS Czech
Lodge 187, Round Rock Sales Agent Rubie Volek presents checks for the social ministry at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Round Rock to Father Michael O’Conner. The checks are from Lodge 187 and District Two Director Jesse Pospisil’s discretionary fund. Father Michael commented, “My, that is wonderful and very much appreciated.”
Veterans Wall of Honor and Military Museum. We were greeted by President Brian Vanicek and Melanie and Katherine of the Vestnik. (Our picture that Melanie took was in the January 13 Vestnik.) We had one great time! As Gay and Henrietta said, we need to plan another senior citizen field trip as this one was such fun. Lesli, thanks for being the driver. You did a great job, and it was nice to have Talia with us. Of course, coming back, we made a stop at Village Bakery in West. So Until, Keep Smiling! Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST—
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The January meeting of the Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth took place on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, with 49 present including visitors and men. Theresa Clay’s granddaughter, Amanda was visiting before heading back to school, and Linda Palmer came as a visitor and left with a membership. We were happy to have the two of them join us. President Cathy Simmank led the group in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, and Vice President Theretta Praslicka read “Take Time to Live” as she has done each year for a very long time. Business proceeded as usual with Sunshine Chairman Marlene Bass reporting on our missing members. We ask that you let one of us know if you are under the weather and in need of prayers, cards, and/or phone calls. As I was putting together the notes of the January Ladies Circle meeting, something hit me that I never realized before. Our members really outdid themselves in 2015. They are small in number, but do mighty work. They really make a difference in the community. The focus of the meeting this month centered around our service work - past and future. Most often, we make cash donations in January instead of at the end of the year. We voted to donate money to SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth in the amount of $500. Meals on Wheels will receive $250, and Safe Haven for Women will receive $250. Gloria Farek, who
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Lodge 187, Round Rock Shares Scenes from First Meeting of the New Year
LEFT PHOTO: At the January 10, 2016, meeting of Lodge 187, Round Rock, Jennave Fuchs shows the days of the week chore kitchen towels. PHOTO 2: Jennave discusses “That was then . . . this is now” and compares. PHOTO 3: Our yummy savory potluck. PHOTO 4: Andrew Smith
celebrated his 19th birthday and was king for the day on January 10. RIGHT PHOTO: District Two Director Jesse Pospisil reads the oath of office for the 2016 Lodge 187 officers. —Submitted by Jennifer McCarthy, Reporter
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SPJST Recognizes Longtime Members
SPJST extends its thanks and appreciation to the many members who are achieving membership landmarks in 2016. This week’s Vestnik lists the SPJST members achieving 50- and 75-years of membership in SPJST and Age 96 and Age 100 members. Congratulations to these honorees. Members who achieve “The Grand Age of 96” receive special recognition
Age 100 Born in 1916
Lodge 29, Taylor Doris N. Walker
District Two
Lodge 88, Houston Mollie R. Crosby Juanita Simons
District Five
Lodge 133, San Antonio Emil E. Rohan
District Seven
The Grand Age of 96 Born in 1920
Lodge 17, New Tabor Rosalie Haisler
District One
Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Stella Wessinger Lodge 15, Buckholts Milton L. Dusek
District Two
Lodge 24, Cyclone Wilma E. Bane Lodge 29, Taylor Rudolph Kovar
in SPJST. At this special age, members are considered to have “outlived” the terms of their insurance certificate and are allowed to collect its proceeds. They remain members of SPJST with all the privileges and benefits of the active members, but are not required to pay any dues or assessments. The 2016 honorees are listed on pages 23 to 27 of this week’s Vestnik. Lodge 47, Seaton Johnnie A. Plsek
Lodge 48, Beyersville Bessie M. Wolff
Lodge 187, Round Rock Agnes A. Motloch
Lodge 88, Houston Rosie Schiller
Lodge 17, New Tabor Colbert H. Drgac Mary Ann Morille
District One Lodge 38, Kovar Alice Mae Greene
Lodge 67, Schulenburg Marilyn Beyer Lodge 141, Sealy Johnnie J. Jurik
Lodge 186, Caldwell Julius Knesek, Jr. Mildred Wiederhold
Lodge 35, Elk Nelda Evelyn Anderson
Lodge 15, Buckholts Frances M. Oliver
Lodge 84, Dallas Gilbert F. Kalich
Lodge 92, Fort Worth Lydia Mary Alholm Emily Roe
Lodge 101, Gainesville Irlene W. Sykora
Lodge 154, Fort Worth Anna Ray Johnson Lodge 157, Lubbock Felix H. Macha
District Four
Lodge 160, San Angelo Barbora Wanoreck
Lodge 202, Jourdanton Isabel M. Ventrcek
Joined SPJST in 1941
District Three
Lodge 66, Waco Weldon Carl Galler
District Seven
75-Year Members
Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Raymond R. Broz Peggy Joyce Peschel
Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga Bessie Ann Dolezalek
Lodge 107, Floresville Hermina Dorothy Hermis Edna Lyssy Gussie Ann Sralla
District Two
Lodge 24, Cyclone Mary Katherine Baca Wilma E. Bane Gloria Florine Marek Evelyn Mae Popelka Garland E. Schiller
Lodge 29, Taylor Patricia Bartosh Nancy Joyce Bigon Josephine Ewasink Edw Wm. Leshikar, Jr. Rita Kay Svadlenak Jerry Zgarba Lodge 47, Seaton Barbara Ann Hejl Betty Lou Marek Jerry Mikulas
Lodge 87, Temple John Allen Matush Jerry Donald Sebek
Lodge 25, Ennis Lillie Mae Forson Edwin F. Langer Dorothy Marie Prachyl Vlasta Sramek
District Three
Lodge 35, Elk Helon Louise Holub
Lodge 54, West Mary Louanne Prasifka
Lodge 66, Waco William Frank Cervenka Lodge 84, Dallas Leonard J. Baleja Janette Henry Lillian Kowalski Mary Ann Skrabanek Andeline Svoboda
Lodge 92, Fort Worth Linda Ann Belote Frances K. Matthews Charlotte Ann Thompson Lodge 135, Ennis Elizabeth Crone
Lodge 154, Fort Worth Kathryn Ann Heizer Wilburn Dean Spurlock Lodge 205, Terrell Mary Stastny
Lodge 49, Rowena Melton Holubec Margaret LaRee Humes Mable Loika Malone
District Four
Lodge 81, Needville Vlasta J. Kirkindall
District Five
Lodge 88, Houston Chas Henry Brovec Frank Martin Brovec Dorothy Mary Hruska
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Marilyn Jarisch Jaksch Evelyn Doris Korff Lillian McDonald Marsha Milligan Josephine Jane Pflughaupt Joyce Rayward Lodge 91, San Jacinto Willie Lee Haluska Lodge 142, Houston Oscar Earl Schank
Lodge 172, Pasadena Lillie Scholky Lodge 4, Hallettsville Robert J. Pesek Irene Staha
District Six
Lodge 28, East Bernard Annette J. Hlavinka Anton Joseph Kelner Emilie A. Zahradnik
Lodge 30, Taiton Emil Larry Lutringer
Lodge 179, Warrenton Barbara A. Holec
Lodge 63, Sweet Home Lillian M. Haas
Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station George J. Novak Pamela G. Russell Deborah Kay Sikorski
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Willie Janecek Jerome Knebel Josephine Knebel Lodge 148, El Maton Henrietta I. Schlueter Lodge 151, Wharton Irvin Chumchal
Lodge 107, Floresville Edna Lyssy Anton Vavrin Svoboda
District Seven
Lodge 202 Jourdanton John F. Barta Vlasta A. Pesek
5o-Year Members Joined SPJST in 1966
Lodge 1, Fayetteville Patrick Chovanec Lawrence L. Chovanec, Sr. Reed Lynn Froebel Gregory G. Krenek, Sr. Alicia Baca Needham Donald Lee Vogler
District One
Lodge 9, Snook Delania Gordon Betty J. Hubenak Shelia Kay Orsak Dorothy Mae Porter Darryl Wayne Slovacek Randy L. Vajdak Lodge 13, Dime Box Billie K. Mikulin Don Michael Milburn Sylvia Ann Seal
Lodge 17, New Tabor Karen Hronek Dolliver Bruce Alan Hyvl Charles Marek, Jr. Barbara L. Sablatura Karen M. Sebesta Charlean A. Skrabanek Glenda Smith Lodge 21, Engle Paul E. Marek
Lodge 38, Kovar Carolyn Palla Laura A. Simmons Natalie G. Susen
Lodge 39, Bryan Deanne D. Butterfield Kevin Blake Kuder Robert Wayne Penicka Frances R. Prause Lodge 51, Ellinger John C. Divin, Jr.
Lodge 67, Schulenburg Michael R. Krenek Daniel L. Petras Lodge 106, La Grange Richard Cernosek Lodge 141, Sealy John W. Maresh David Frank Novosad Martin Petrusek Kevin M. Stasny
Lodge 169, Brenham Lowell Herzog, Jr. Linda Sue Kenjura Rodney D. Kenjura Michael J. Kluck Dorothy A. Rothermel James Rothermel, Sr.
Lodge 186, Caldwell Lori Lynne Bowers
Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Larry W. Mikeska Jo Ann Schovajsa Darlene Ann Zettel Deborah Elaine Zettel Alfred Zettel, Jr. Lodge 15, Buckholts Homer D. Henry Larry Joe Reisner Bobby W. Skala Raymond O. Skala Monica Renee Wright
District Two
Lodge 20, Granger Dana L. Davidson Daniel C. Huser Gail Huser Donald August Kovar Jacqueline Wilkins Lodge 24, Cyclone Melissa Kay Brenek Larry Ray Coots Terry Dale Coots Betty Jean Hall Garry Allen Kelarek Randy M. Lange Diana Fay Norwood Marilyn Sue Plasek Steve Stanley Vansa
Lodge 29, Taylor Gary Wayne Balusek Melanie A. Busby Charles G. Flink Gary Wayne Gaydos Lee Ann Hamer Donna Marie Kaspar Jane L. Kincl Lana Cain Krauter Frank C. Krenek Gertrude Ann Marie Krenek Theresa L. Logan Albin Frank Machu Danny J. Mikulencak Irene F. Mikulencak Linda Marie Naivar Rachael Ann Naivar Amy Lynn Noak Leelana Bryan Orr Ramona H. Pavlas Marianne Ponton Susan Lee Ponton
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Doyle Norris Schmidt Rodney D. Schmidt Linda Naivar Stanford Melvin R. Tegge Ted G. Thomson Cheryl L. Tomancak Clifford Tomancak Dorothy L. Tomancak Marie A. Winkler
Lodge 47, Seaton Brian Bartek Douglas Ray Beckhusen Barbara J. Brenek Irene A. Chlapek Janet L. Guess Robert Charles Hubik Kelly Jay Kelarek Brian Kent Kosel Royce Lee Marek Lucy Lee Mihatsch Lisa Renee Motl Joyce D. Ondrasek Dale Louis Pechal Patricia A. Pechal Frieda Popelka James A. Schiller Dianne Marie Tyroch Donald Edward Vrba, Jr Charles Wigginton Delores Jo Williams Lodge 48, Beyersville Larry W. Beran Diane L. Hines Patricia Ann Naron Curtis C. Stauffer Carolyn J. Veselka Karl A. Wuensche Frederick Zucknick, Jr. Lodge 74, Lovelady Carol Kivch
Lodge 80, Holland Charles E. Baker Dinah Gayle Barabas Earl Gene Crow Gary Lynn Doskocil Floyd G. Lange Gary David Lanham Andrew J. Lanham, Jr. Glenda Louise Liles Jim Alan Liles Len E. Mewhinney Richard Mewhinney Arno A. Novosad Linda E. Novosad Connie Simmons Hayden Sralla, Jr. Lodge 87, Temple Kenneth W. Black Kenneth E. Ginter William Harrison, Jr. Marie W. Havelka Gwen M. Petter
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Ronald C. Ranly Brenda Elizabeth Taylor Mary Ann Zatopek Lodge 155, Austin Donna Louise Mares
Lodge 177, Academy David W. Massar Frank R. Massar Paul J. Thompson Bruce Lynn Tomastik Patsy R. Tomastik
Lodge 187, Round Rock Norma Jean Betak Kelly Roy Fuessel Carolyn T. Hardin Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga Cheryl Lynne Heitzman
District Three
Lodge 6, Cottonwood Diane M. Adair Randy Lee Adair Donnie William Berger John C. Deiterman Edna Renea Gaston Bruce H. Gerik Malcolm A. Haberl Debbra Kay Kolar Alvin J. Laubert Allen R. Lehmann Frances J. Lehmann Betty Rose Mahan Marla Dee Mahan Ricky Dalon Mahan Melisa K. Mandel Fred John Mechell Lillie Marie Mynar Luritha A. Nemec Edward J. Soukup Mary Ann Stone Gary Joseph Sulak Frankie Uptmore, Jr.
Lodge 25, Ennis Anthony A. Adams Marvin L. Adams Cathy Prachyl Cole Anton Frank Liska David Joe Mach Charles A. Patak, Jr. Michael Wesley Prachyl Stephen Joseph Prachyl Frances Ann Trojacek Anthony R. Vitovsky Kimberly Ann Woods
Lodge 35, Elk Eugenia D. Bordovsky Carolyn J. Brewer Richard Gary Brewer Erwin H. Dieterich Sondra Denise Dieterich
Ronnie R. Etgen Pamela M. Heinberg Barbara Jean Hurst Thomas J. Jurecka Johnnie M. Lyda Angela D. Pavelka Richard Pavelka, Jr. Elizabeth Pechacek Donald E. Steinke Ronald E. Steinke
Lodge 54, West Mark A. Kadlubar Charlene M. Kirby Edward L. Klish David A. Maler William Edward Mynar Raymond Henry Parma Edwin Joseph Sefcik Jacqueline Sinkule Willie R. Zahirniak
Lodge 66, Waco Arnold August Gerik, Jr. Stephen E. Leuschner Gladys M. Makovy Daniel R. Matula Kay Lynn Maynard Shannon C. Pavelka Beverly Ann Roberts Henry E. Slovak Lodge 84, Dallas Victor A. Frnka Joanna M. Janousek Donald R. Kozlovsky Toni Jean Laza John Larry Ozuna Paul M. Pecena Thomas Frank Pecena Barbara A. Tucker Carla L. Tynes Laurie Jo Vlk
Lodge 92, Fort Worth Charles Richard Durham Jon Alan Durham Monica Joy Farek Pamela Gail Franks Neva Jo Ann Kratky Evelyn Scaff Krengel Mitchell Laymance Kala Ann Proctor April M. Record Bruce Edward Scaff Lodge 130, Dallas Ardis Ehrenberger Gregory Ward Houpy Louis C. Petrik Elizabeth Ann Sebourn Lodge 135, Ennis Marita Jo Barak Vera Ann Burnett Gregson Laznovsky Raymond E. Marak
Denise Ann Patak Alexander Wensowitch George Wensowitch Nicolas Wensowitch
Lodge 154, Fort Worth Kevin Dodd Bowling Franklin Chalupa, Sr. Frank Louis Milan Shawn Ray Sanders John Jason Seay Kristin Tooley Sills Johnny Stoeppleman Daniel A. Suges Lodge 183, Arlington Daniel A. Roznovsky Lodge 73, Seymour Kimbra L. Bishop Josephine Darilek Lea Nita Hons Brenda L. Hulcy Cris A. Jakubicek Randy C. Sosolik Mary Jane Storek Ernest Storek, Jr.
District Four
Lodge 81, Needville Vera F. Becan J.C. Bumgardner Janelle D. Chalupa Stephen Chalupa Robert Chalupa, Jr. Laneta C. Kalisek James Dean Mikeska Stephen B. Pearson Margaret A. Sury Wanda R. Warren
District Five
Lodge 88, Houston Lela Mae Anderson John Charles Baca Judy Jo Baiamonte William Ballard, Jr. Gladys M. Barclay Jerry A. Bily Cynthia Ann Binford Norma Jean Binford William T. Binford William Binford, Jr. Marion A. Bishop Nancy E. Bishop Peggy A. Blount Sharon Lee Booth Debra Lynn Bowling Thomas J. Brinkley Wanda F. Brinkley Mary Ann Brock Elaine Bronikowski Charlotte Ann Brown Cheryl D. Broz Mark Alan Broz
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Dennis M. Bryan Larry D. Bryan Steven Glen Bryan William F. Buford James Alan Caraway Marlene J. Caraway Carolyn M. Chancey Emily J. Chavez Lawrence Chovanec Edward L. Christian Valerie Christian John O. Churchill Mark Wayne Clark Lucille L. Clawson Donna Kay Cohen Kevin H. Cohen Eric Paul Coster Alice B. Cotton Samuel R. Craig, II Jesse C. Custard Albert F. Cutaia Karen E. Devoy Sheila Ann Dominey Randall S. Dowdell Carmen A. Eiserman Gale Stone Erwin Barbara M. Farber Grover G. Fickes Pamela R. Fickes Kenton Fickes, Jr. Robert Van Fluellen Glen Ike Fluellen, II Lloyd Glenn Fox James Fox, Jr. Dennis Jon Foyt Elizabeth Franks Nancy Franks Cindy L. Gentry Blanche Goodwin Irene U. Gorka Donna M. Graham Sandralett Gregg Mary Ann Groneman Robert S. Grossman Steven D. Grossman Virginia Grossman Linda S. Gunderson Jack Hallonquist, Jr. Delbert E. Harrod Iris M. Harwell Steven C. Harwell Connie D. Heemer Sheila Jane Heemer Randall Joseph Hendrick Weldon Lynn Hendrick Frank Hetmaniak Joseph W. Hinds Herbert Hirsch, Jr. Anthony M. Hlavac Marjorie M. Hlavac Michael W. Hlavac Bernice A. Houstoun Charlette Howard Susan Marie Huff Philip Hybner, Jr. Philip Hybner, Sr. Glenna Ladell Jennings
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Doris Anne Kadlecek Karen Lynn Kasowski Aline C. Kominczak Eunice M. Konvicka Cynthia M. Korenek Gary Marial Kosut Jeffery R. Koudelka Betty Sue Krueger Mary Pearl Krueger Deborah A. Kulhanek Darrell R. Kurtz Kenneth L. Kurtz Michael A. Kurtz Matilda Beyer Laird Robert Buel Lancon Randy Charles Lange Jay D. Lawrence Sue Marie Lawrence Patrick A. Lawson Deborah Anne Lazenby Barbara N. Leitner Sally R. Liberty Nancy Lynn Lindsey Frances A. Lunsford Dorothy May Maresh Evelyn Mendel Kathleen E. Mensik Frank J. Messina Gregory S. Messina Joseph F. Messina Marianna Messina Ronald T. Messina Ethel V. Mikeska Rebecca M. Mikolaj Billie Jo Mikulin Emil P. Mikulin Michael R. Mikulin Kenneth F. Mlcak Rosemary F. Mock Ricky J. Moffatt Carolyn R. Moore Therel Moore, III John Albert Mrosko Harvey H. Mueller Alan Ray Muenster Mark A. Mynar Peggy J. Nesrsta Jeanne E. Netardus Robert P. Nixon Edward Lee Norman William R. Otto Henry E. Pawlawski Susan Kay Perkovich Betty G. Petrash Marie G. Pittman Raymond J. Polasek Roy Alan Polasek Verna Dell Polasek Sigmond Przyborski Fred I. Pyka, Jr. Doris Rawls Deborah L. Redd Lawrence A. Riedel Carolyn Ann Roos Albert Lee Rucky Markanne Ryan Velma Sander
David W. Schwartz Martha A. Schwarz Steven L. Schwartz Mable L. Seydler Janice M. Simpson Lynn Simpson Ferdinand J. Siska Lawrence J. Siska Harry L. Skeans Margaret Ann Slanina Shirley Dominey Smith Barbara J. Smolik Thomas A. Snyder Gregory A. Sommer Barbara Jean Spalding Paula A. Stavinoha Phyllis Y. Steffek Stafford Steimel Jeanne Beth Stone Thurman D. Strickland Mary F. Sturdivant Colette M. Surman Russell C. Sutton Rebecca Ann Swint Larry W. Tedder Karen M. Thomas Darlene A. Thornton Davida Deems Tosh Tula Lee Towery Oscar Lee Towns John Townsend, Jr. Stephen Towsend Emma Jean Treybig Jan Maria Treybig James E. Tully Diane E. Valicek Timothy A. Vogler Sandra Marie Vyoral Ann Marie Vyvial Jeanette Marie Walker Kathie Ann Wallace Gail F. Walther Stephen M. Way Eugene J. Wisnoski Mary V. Wisnoski Alan K. Woelfel Billie M. Woelfel Randy G. Woelfel Susan L. Wolff Mary V. Wright Ottilia F. Zarosky Rosalie Pasket Zavodny Gerald W. Zievert Lodge 91, San Jacinto Gisela H. Gaeke Avis Y. Irby Teri Lyn Irby Tony E. Irby Frank F. McKay, III Patricia H. Schiller Edith Fay Wood
Lodge 139, Danbury Christopher Thomas Clawson Ann K. Daniel Phillip James Geissen
Lodge 142, Houston Mark James Cerny Maxine Ann Cordes Elizabeth J. Hermis Patricia A. Kazmir Roger Allen Liles Elizabeth Martin Karen S. Owens Michael N. Sommers Brian Starustka Ida Starustka Vincent J. Starustka Janet Swinden Carol Lynn Thompson John Michael Tumis Michael W. Tumis Janette M. Yanchak
Lodge 162, Iowa Colony Pauline F. Waters Lodge 172, Pasadena Shirley M. Busker Louis J. Polasek Donna Kay Wolf Gary Allen Wolf Steven Grey Zucha Lodge 181, Conroe Caren Ann Kirten
Lodge 196, Houston-West Kelly Ann Clawson Edward J. Holub Eugene Holub, Sr. Peggy Ann Kidwiler Robert D. Machacek William M. Machacek Larry Elbert Plunk Roland Stasny, Jr. Lodge 4, Hallettsville Michael L. Drozd Gaye Ann Galetka Eugenia Grahmann Danny Lee Judd Rita M. Kurtz Gerda Lavender Annie Mary Orsak Daniel P. Zavesky
District Six
Lodge 8, Weimar Michelle Cernoch Martin Rosie P. Shumbera Glen Dale Vornsand Lodge 23, Moravia Diane Rose Barta
Lodge 28, East Bernard Joeseph E. Fucik Edward H. Klecka Deborah Ann Kovar Donna Ruth Tallas Lodge 30, Taiton
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Anthony Jerome Dorotik Ernest J. Dorotik Kevin M. Dorotik David Wayne Fucik Jimmie A. Fucik Larry Gene Fucik Marian J. Gleize Karen Sue Kaspar Elizabeth Krpec Jeffrey Wade Nohavitza
Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Angeline C. Bilek Glen A. Cerny Kenneth W. Cerny Thomas Jay Chaka Darrin James Faas Robert B. Faas Lori Ann Kaspar Jane M. Kubala Rudy Laitkep, Jr. Terri Lee Tuttle Lodge 41, Port Lavaca Terrye Zwerschke
Lodge 63, Sweet Home Donna L. Chaloupka Kenneth Dittrich Carol Jean Grossman Gary D. Moseley Lodge 97, Placedo Carolyn S. Arrington
Lodge 148, El Maton Cynthia A. Litten Patricia E. Morris Dianna Lynn Vacek Kathy L. Vacek Benjamin Vrana
Lodge 151, Wharton Charles L. Bucek, Jr. David Bucek, Jr. Christine A. Holmes Ramona Ann Holmes Frank Charles Janik, Jr. Helen A. Konvicka Kathleen Kucera Donald W. Macek Amelia Sablatura Rodney B. Sabrsula Lisa Dawn Stolle Lodge 153, LaSalle Timothy J. Dybala Jerry P. Rozsypal
Lodge 184, Moulton Gregory Lee Holub Alvin C. Kocian
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District Seven
Teresa C. Partain Kevin Ferrell Sacky Randy James Snapka
Lodge 107, Floresville Lorene L. Chilek Pamela Ione Ehlers Rose Lynn Hosek Michael McDermett Walton L. McDermett Henry M. Pavliska James D. Pavliska Patricia I. Pavliska
Joan Pavliska Siebert Lisa Marie Vyvlecka Barbara M. Wiatrek Michael G. Zidek
Lodge 117, Robstown Jerome J. Knesek Edwin C. McDonald
Lodge 133, San Antonio Sharon R. Dornak Allen Hosek Sargon Khodabakhsh
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Lodge 999, Home Office Linda Loo Rasbury Anna Frances Sebesta —SPJST—
District Nine
SPJST Home Office Staff Enjoy “Ugly Christmas Sweater Day” and Secret Santa Gift Exchange
December 21, 2015, was Ugly Christmas Sweater Day at the SPJST Home Office! LEFT PHOTO: Lisa Kirby models her “ugly Christmas sweater.” CENTER PHOTO: Home Office staff wear their ugly sweaters. Pictured are, front, left to right, Marissa Salinas, Sharla Pechal, Christina Martinez, Debbie Dohnalik, Lisa Mills, Donica Zabcik, and Tammy Mar-
tinez. Back: Lisa Kirby, Cynthia Hutka, Terry Malina, Frank Horak, Ruth Hanusch, Tamara Gettys, Debbie Klinkovsky, Billye Westlake, Janie Coakley, and Holly Knecht. RIGHT PHOTO: Congratulations to Lisa Kirby - the winner of the 2015 SPJST Home Office Staff Ugly Christmas Sweater Award!
Staff gather in the Home Office lobby to share their ugly Christmas sweater creations! Left to right are Cynthia Hutka, Lisa Mills, Lisa Kirby, Holly Knecht, Terry Malina, Sharla Pechal, Frank Horak, Debbie Klinkovsky,
Tammy Martinez, and Ruth Hanusch. BELOW PHOTOS: Staff also enjoyed a potluck luncheon. Many staff members participated in a Secret Santa gift exchange, and the Secret Santas were revealed at the luncheon.
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passed away last January, was a collector of items that she donated to various non-profit organizations. We decided to carry on her legacy after her passing and continue collecting items for her favorite charities. We call these Gloria’s Gifts. This past year, there were 237 points for Labels for Education; 126 Coca-Cola bottle caps delivered to St. Andrews School; 320 Box Tops for Education for Our Lady of Victory Catholic School; and 10 gallons of can tabs for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and Cancer Research. St. Jude’s no longer accepts the can tabs and suggested that they be donated to Ronald McDonald House. So that is where they will now go. We also collected over 99 pounds of food for Tarrant Area Food Bank and enough school supplies that took two trips to get them to Castleberry Elementary. Once again, I personally did not realize how active we are and how much was accomplished. On top of just being glad to see each other each month, these efforts are just awesome. In 2016, we will continue collecting Gloria’s Gifts, as well as start accumulating “Pennies for Education” for SPJST. And come next January, we’ll decide who we can help again in some way. Birthday celebrants were recognized, sung to, and asked to tell a little about themselves. Most everyone got
P P P Presenting 2016 Directors P P P SPJST Lodge 187, Round Rock
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The 2016 directors of Lodge 187, Round Rock are, left to right, Janie Barron, Rose Etheredge, Tom Etheredge, Greg McCarthy, and Wilford Fuchs.
really bashful when the microphone was put in front of them . . . they said very little and were so shy. They are so funny: it’s only a microphone! Also for those unable to be there, we send our birthday wishes to you. Hope you had a very happy birthday. Door prizes were given out after which Vice President Theretta read a cute story off of her phone. She closed the meeting with a prayer for lunch, and the meeting adjourned. Bingo followed lunch.
Announcements Hostesses for February announced that the theme for February will be Valentines. So come in your pink, red or white, hearts, polka dots, or cupids.
Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy: Happy Birthday, Gene!
We encourage everyone to attend because who knows, you might be our “Sweetheart for the Day.” Teresa Tesar gave information on Lodge 92’s upcoming activities, and Lisa Juran announced that Garland Ellsworth was named Lodge 92 Fraternalist of the Year. He, along with others from lodges across the state, will be honored at a banquet the end of January. He is in the running for State Fraternalist of the Year, and we personally think he’s the best. We are so proud for him; he is totally deserving. In closing, we had a productive meeting in January and a very good start to the new year. See you next month. Respectfully submitted, Joan Simek Shropshire Secretary —SPJST—
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Lodge 258, Seguin Collects Items for Christian Food Cupboard
Honorary Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, seated, celebrates his birthday at the Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy meeting on January 6, 2016, at Bruceville-Eddy City Hall. Surrounding Gene are wife Frances and, in back, Allen Trigg, Michael Hosch, James Hosch, and David Nauert.
Lodge 258, Seguin President Chester Jenke and Treasurer Colleen Jenke deliver food items collected at the Christmas party/10th anniversary party to Christian Food Cupboard in Seguin. Thanks to all participants, a grocery shopping cart was filled with food items.
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SPJST Home Office Staff Members Gather for Christmas Luncheon Wednesday, December 23, 2015 • Santa Fe Depot in Temple, Texas
LEFT PHOTO: Thanks to the Christmas luncheon planning committee members. Left to right are Janie Coakley, Debbie Klinkovsky, Cynthia Hutka, Melanie Zavodny, and Debbie Dohnalik. PHOTO 2: A delicious
lunch is served. PHOTO 3: From left are Lori Slack, Jennifer Wright, and Shelly Gerich. RIGHT PHOTO: Dorothy Tomasek, left, and Billye and Richard Westlake.
LEFT PHOTO: Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak’s department gather around the Christmas tree. Pictured are Lisa Kirby, Debbie Dohnalik, Christina Martinez, Mary Carrillo, Sharla Pechal, Nancy Miller, Roy Vajdak, Dorothy Stuchly, Billye Westlake, Jennifer Wright, Sharon Ingram,
and Terry Malina. CENTER PHOTO: Left to right are Margaret Campbell, Dorothy Tomasek, Sandra Dubcak, Ruth and Lee Hanusch, and Tamara Gettys. RIGHT PHOTO: From left are Brian Vanicek, Jerry Pechal, Brooke Hoelscher, Melanie Zavodny, and Katherine Morris.
Staff members visit after the noon luncheon. Pictured are, left to right, Donnie Victorick, Philip McBee, Clifton Coufal, Delisle Doherty, Patrick
and Jennifer Wright, Dana Boyd, Mary Carrillo, Dorothy Stuchly, Diana Engelke.
LEFT PHOTO: Lisa and Christina Kirby. PHOTO 2: Diana and John Engelke. PHOTO 3: Tea time! From left are Debbie Klinkovsky, Lynette Ta-
lasek, Frank Horak, and Tammy Martinez. RIGHT PHOTO: Maggy, Clive, and Clifton Coufal.
Left to right are Cynthia Hutka, Debbie Dohnalik, Sharla Pechal, Terry and Kenny Malina, Jesse and Linda Pospisil, Donica Zabcik, and Susan Shofner.
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The Grinch Visits SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville
Play Presented by Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Members and Guests • Theater Producer Becca Bosley Every one down in Beyersville liked Christmas a lot. But the Grinch who lived just north of Beyersville did not!
He hadn’t stopped Christmas from coming! It came! Somehow or other, it came just the same!
The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t ask why, no one quite knows the reason.
They stood close together, with Christmas bells ringing. They stood hand-in-hand, and those members started singing!
Then he got an idea! An awful idea! The Grinch got a wonderful, awful idea!
“I know just what to do!” The Grinch laughed in his throat. “I’ll make a quick Santy Clause hat and a coat.” Then he slid down the chimney, a rather tight pinch. But if Santa could do it, then so could the Grinch.
Packed it up with their presents, their ribbons, their wrappings, Their cell-phones, their X-boxes, and even stocking scrappings!
Ten thousand feet up, up the side of Mount Crumpet He rode with his load to the tiptop to dump it. “Wait, that’s a noise,” grinned the Grinch, “that I simply must hear!” He paused, and the Grinch put a hand to his ear.
And the Grinch, with his grinch feet ice cold in the snow, Stood puzzled and puzzled. “How could it be so?”
“Maybe Christmas,” he thought, doesn’t come from a store. “Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more!” And what happened then? Well, in Beyersville they say That the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day!
Sooo then the true meaning of Christmas came through And the Grinch found the strength of ten Grinches, plus two!
He brought everything back, all the food for the feast!
And he, yes, he himself, the Grinch, carved the roast beast!
But this sound wasn’t sad! Why, this sound sounded glad!
Every one down in Beyersville, the tall and the small Were singing without any presents at all!
Welcome Christmas while we stand, Heart to Heart and hand in hand.
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Seaton Cemetery Association annual meeting Feb. 14
Seaton Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, February 14, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Seaton Star Hall. If there are any concerns, please contact President Ace Chlapek 254421-0095. There will be an election of officers and directors. Submitted by, Janet Young Secretary Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—
In Memory of Robert Busby
Robert A. “Pops” Busby, age 89, a lifelong resident of West, passed away early Friday evening, January 1, 2016, at Lakeshore Village in Waco. Funeral service was at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 5 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Ernie Albrecht officiating. Robert Busby Burial followed at White Rock Cemetery near Ross. The family received visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 4 at Aderhold Funeral Home. Robert was born December 12, 1926, in West, the son of Allen and Gracie (Greenhill) Busby. He attended
West Elementary and West High School. He served his country with the United States Army during World War II. On January 12, 1948, he was united in marriage to Cora Lee “Huffy” Huffstutler. Huffy preceded him in death on March 14, 1982. He was then united in marriage to Norma Jane Motis in 1987 in West. Robert and Huffy owned and operated the Busby Grocery Store in West for many years before retiring in 1984. He was a lifelong and faithful member of West Church of Christ. He was also a former member and president of West Chamber of Commerce and a member of West Kiwanis Club and SPJST Lodge 54, West. Robert enjoyed fishing and being a Wal-Mart greeter after his retirement. He especially loved being with family and friends. Robert is preceded in death by his parents; son Robert A. Busby Jr.; daughter Denise Busby; brother Dick
Busby; and sisters Willie Lois Patterson and Helen Penland. Survivors include wife Norma Busby of San Angelo; daughter Sheryl Porter and husband Dennis; sister-inlaw Jackie Busby; grandchildren DeLayne Chudej and husband David, Darla Gerik and husband Troy, Tracy Busby, Jaime Bates, Keith Porter, and Troy Porter; great-grandchildren Matt, Nathan, Cameron, Dylan, Chelsea, Zayn, Collin, and Jacob; great-greatgrandchildren Aydon and Paisley; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Pallbearers were Matt Gerik, Nathan Gerik, Jacob Bates, Richard Busby, Blane Busby, and Troy Gerik. Memorials may be made to White Rock Cemetery Association. You are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Robert in our memorial guest book found at www.aderholdfuneralhome.com. Aderhold Funeral Home in West was in charge of arrangements. —SPJST—
2016 SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest Official Entry Form 2016 Theme: “2016 - Seeking the Treasures of SPJST” Entry Deadline: January 31, 2016 Draw your original design in the space blocked at left. See 2015 - 2016 SPJST Youth Club Handbook for contest rules for complete details. Name __________________________ Lodge __________________________ Age___ Date of Birth ____________ Address ________________________ City ____________________________ Zip ____________________________ Phone (_____) ___________________ This is my original artwork -- not traced or copied. I understand that it becomes the property of SPJST and will not be returned. ________________________________ Youth Member’s Signature
________________________________ Parent’s Signature
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Mail entry by January 31, 2016 to: SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503
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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087
Email: melaniez@vvm.com
Questions? Call 800-727-7578
This section is dedicated to the youth of SPJST. As part of its membership benefits, SPJST offers a statewide youth program. If you or someone you know is interested in learning about opportunities offered to young members of SPJST, please contact your local lodge, District Youth Counselor, State Youth Director at 800-727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.
Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club welcomes guests
The January 3, 2016, meeting of SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club was held at Taiton Hall. The meeting was called to order at 10:40 a.m. by Jacob Supak. Brooke Bacak led the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth Club motto. A moment of prayer and silence was held. A total of 11 members and three guests were present. Guests were Brett Bacak, Hudson Riha, and Vanessa Riha. Old business discussed was that camp tee-shirt designs will be due January 31. New business discussed was
that the District Six Spring Meeting will be Sunday, April 3. Also, collections for the 100 Pennies Drive will continue through March. LIT Camp will be June 9 to 11.
Upcoming Vestnik Projects For February, the Vestnik project includes Name Day which celebrates people who share the same name at the local lodge, such as, Brad and Brad day at our lodge. In March, the Vestnik project has the theme of National Nutrition Month. The youth can look for a recipe to bring for the March meeting.
Next Meeting—February 7 The next youth club meeting will be on Sunday, February 7 at 1:30 p.m.
Lodge 20, Granger Youth Members Show Off January Craft Projects
at Taiton. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Jacob Supak at 10:52 a.m. Fraternally, Brooke Bacak, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club reports on Dec. meeting
The December 13, 2015, meeting of SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club was held at Taiton Hall. The meeting was called to order at 10:41 a.m. by Brittany Baker. Jacob Supak led the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth Club motto. A moment of prayer and silence was held. A total of 13 members and three guests were present. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela discussed old business about the youth from Lodge 30 and thanked those who rode on the SPJST Float during the El Campo Christmas Parade, which included Emily Kresta, Lauren Kresta, and Shelby Krpec. Thanks also were given to everyone who helped with the float. New business discussed was that camp tee-shirt designs are due from the youth by January 31, and the youth are supposed to make Happy New Year’s cards for residents of the Czech Catholic Home to be given out December 30 at the nursing home. The next youth club meeting will be Sunday, January 3, 2016, at 10 a.m. at Taiton. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Luc Maucarele, seconded by Andrew Kresta, at 11:06 a.m. Fraternally, Brooke Bacak, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 30, Taiton youth visits nursing home
Dear Readers, I really enjoyed going to the Czech Catholic Nursing Home in Hillje. I liked it because I got to meet new people when we gave our cards to them. Happy New Year! Sincerely, Brooke Bacak —SPJST—
Lodge 20, Granger Welcomes New Youth Club Member
KENNA BRADEN
Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club members are pictured with the crafts they created at the January meeting. —Submitted by Kenna Braden
Lodge 20, Granger welcomes Kenna Braden as a new youth club member. Kenna’s family includes parents Sean and Brianna Braden, brother Levi, and sister Lauren. Kenna enjoys gymnastics, fashion, and playing with friends. She attends elementary school in Pflugerville where she is in kindergarten. —SPJST—
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Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club plans 2016 year
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Lodge 84, Dallas Shares January Meeting Scenes
Dear Readers, In the Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club meeting, we planned our charity project. We also planned on having our kitchen dates scheduled for all of our kitchen activities.
Next Meeting—February 7 Our next meeting will also be held on Sunday, February 7, 2016. Sincerely, Chase Alexander —SPJST—
Lodge 48 Beyersville youth sets valentine party
LEFT PHOTO: Vicki Sims serves punch and cookies to Joshua Tucker. CENTER PHOTO: Girls play after the meeting. RIGHT PHOTO: For their January community
party. We made a valentine party committee. Trent Wuensche, Reporter —SPJST—
Our meeting was held at Lodge 48, Beyersville hall at 5:30 p.m. Old business was our Christmas skit. Our youth leader said we did good on the skit. New business is our valentine
service project, youth club members donated more than 50 canned goods to Restored Hope. —Submitted by Kendall Tucker, Reporter
Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club reports on January meeting
Dear Readers, The youth of Lodge 84, Dallas met on Sunday, January 17, 2016, for their monthly meeting. The meeting was brought to order by Vice President Jason Sims at 1:05 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance and youth club motto were
led by Josh Tucker, and a moment of silence followed. Minutes were read and approved. Old business was then discussed. Tray favors were made and delivered to Scottish Rite patients. The lodge Christmas party and the District Three outing to Six Flags were also discussed. New business was then discussed and included our January community service project, the upcoming District Three activities, our annual visit to St. Joseph Nursing Home, and the
Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Shares January Meeting Scenes
Our youth met Sunday, January 17, 2016, in the dining room. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Madison Holland, and the youth club motto was led by Lane Slovak. The meeting was held, and a decision was made
to go to Urban Air Trampoline Center on Saturday, February 6. We reviewed all activities and meetings planned between now and State YAD and a list was handed out to all families. After the meeting, everyone enjoyed cupcakes LEFT PHOTO: Lane and Madison lead the pledges. RIGHT PHOTO: Members listen to the minutes of the last meeting.
BELOW LEFT PHOTO: April and Lane present quarterly Czech projects. BELOW PHOTO 2: Preston and Hanna win the monthly door prizes. BELOW PHOTO 3: Olivia, Aubrey, and Kay Lynn work on the Vestnik project. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Betty announced that Devin is recognized as first in his senior class at Scurry Rosser.
and hot chocolate. See you next time! Fraternally yours, Rita Holland, Youth Leader —SPJST—
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changes made to the May 7 Join Hands Day instructions. Additionally, Assistant Youth Leader Kelly Tucker will be contacting Captain Hope’s Kids for needed donations for our upcoming service project.
Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Attend Czech Christmas Party
Get Well Soon, Mama Bessie! Assistant Youth Leader Lynda Novak gave the youth report in the absence of Youth Leader Bessie Peter who is on the mend after a recent fall. Get well soon, Mama Bessie! A motion was then made to adjourn the meeting and go enjoy cookies and hot chocolate.
Next Meeting—February 17 Our next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, February 17 at 1 p.m. Fraternally, Kendall Tucker, Reporter —SPJST—
SPJST State Youth Director Lynette Talasek PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503-0100
Judging Designs will be judged by inhouse art specialists. Judging is based on the design’s overall appearance and appeal; creativity and originality; and ability to reproduce on a tee-shirt.
Lodge 84, Dallas youth enjoy the Czech Christmas party held Sunday, December 13, 2015. Youth pictured include Amory Benge, Kendall Tucker, Kalyne Tucker, Joshua Tucker, Jonathan Vrla, Melinda McClellan, and Jason Sims. —Submitted by Kendall Tucker, Reporter
Lodge 88, Houston Camp Tee-Shirt Youth Club plans Design Contest February activities Dear Members, Don’t forget that we have our next meeting on Sunday, February 7, 2016, at 2 p.m. We will also be going to Heritage Assisted Living in Tomball on Saturday, February 13 to visit with the residents and have cupcakes to decorate with them. The last time we went was a long time ago, and it was a lot of fun. I enjoyed helping the older people put the icing on the cupcakes, and they loved the sprinkles, too! I can’t wait to go. See you then! Fraternally, Keith Wockenfuss, President —SPJST—
❒ Mail entries to:
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What is it? Each year, SPJST sponsors a teeshirt design contest for youth members to create an artistic design for the summer camp tee-shirts. Who can enter? Active SPJST members entering kindergarten to high school senior.
The Rules ❒ To enter, the youth must currently be an active youth club member.
❒ Create a tee-shirt design relating to the 2016 theme: Seeking the Treasures of SPJST!
❒ Submit entry, using a black pen, black marker, or any coloring instrument on an official entry form.
❒ Entries must be freehand originals created by the youth member.
❒ Entries should be simple in design and easy to reproduce on a tee-shirt. ❒ Entry will not display any alcohol, tobacco, or drug-related items.
❒ Entries become the property of SPJST and will not be returned.
Awards All participants will receive a participation certificate, and youth club members will also receive two merit points in the Merit Point System. Grand Prize Winner $100 gift card and youth member’s design on the 2016 SPJST Camp Tee-Shirts (Youth winning grand prize will not receive age category prize.) Age Category Prizes Ages Entering Kindergarten to 8 Years $75 Gift Card Ages 9 to 11 Years $75 Gift Card Ages 12 to 14 Years $75 Gift Card Ages 15 Years to High School Senior $75 Gift Card —SPJST—
❒ Grand prize winner may not enter the contest for one year following winning.
❒ Entries must be postmarked by January 31, 2016.
Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club Visits S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Hillje
Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club members created New Year’s cards for the residents of Hillje’s S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home. The youth visited with all the residents on December 30, 2015, handing out the cards and wishes for a
happy New Year. All were happy for the socialization. Afterwards, the youth enjoyed a meal at a local restaurant. —Submitted by Luc Marcaurele
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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment
Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 5 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Send updates directly to: VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: 254-773-8087. Email to: melaniez@vvm.com. Advertising rates are $2 per column inch for lodge ads; $4 per column inch for non-profit organization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at 800-727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com.
LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Directions: Directions: Lodge building is located on Highway 159 East, three blocks from the town square. Hall Rental Information: (979) 966-3795. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of even-numbered months February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Potluck served after meeting. Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Ronnie Pflughaupt 979-249-6702; rpflughaupt@hotmail.com.
LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Note: Lodge meetings are held at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville, the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.
Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville.
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; there is a detour to get 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. Sunday, February 7—Lodge 6 meeting 2 p.m. Friday, February 19—Cottonwood Water Supply Meeting Sunday, March 6—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.; SPJST 6 Inc. meeting and Easter party
Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Note: The bridge on the road to the hall is out; there is a detour to get 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: 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. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 36, Buckholts. Directions: Hall is located on Highway 36, east of Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: 254-593-2222. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded.
LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Highway 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles; turn left on CR 225. Go one mile, veering to the right. Lodge building is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 979-272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Note: Until further notice, youth club meetings will be held with the adult meetings, which are on the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information/Country/Western Band Bookings: David Meyer 512-2170162; Polka Band Bookings: Artie Monson 512-281-3711; Hall phone: 512-285-3100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Until further notice, youth club meetings will be held with the adult meetings, which are held on the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader David Meyer 512-217-0162.
LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Rita Marburger 512-859-2584. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall - unless it’s a holiday then the meeting will be held on the second Monday. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg. Directions: Located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia. From Highway 77 between Hallettsville and Schulenburg, take FM 532 West four miles to Moravia. Turn right on FM 957 North. Go one mile; hall is on the right. Lodge Meetings: Tuesday after the second Sunday in March, June, and September, 7:30 p.m.; and the first Sunday of December, 3 p.m.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit at blinking light on Hwy 53 to FM 485; go one mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Mark or Brenda Maddux 254-985-0002; Hall phone: 254-985-2393. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Saturday, January 30—Gary Krajca Benefit Saturday, February 6—Dining room rental Sunday, February 7—Dining room rental Thursday, February 11—Lodge meeting Friday, February 12—Dining room rental Saturday, February 13—Dining room rental Saturday, February 20—Hall rental Saturday, February 27—SPJST Lodge 25 Annual Fundraiser
Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay on Hwy 287 East until you come to
Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and go under the overpass at Interstate 45. Go approx. 3/4 mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 972-875-8381; Hall Phone: 972-875-8381. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard. For information, contact Secretary Helen Kelner 281-342-2624. LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) • All Wednesday and Friday night dances are free admission. • Old-fashioned hamburgers served every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.
Thursday, January 28—Taylor Lions Club Annual Chili Supper beginning at 5 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Hall. Friday, January 29—Sterling Country, 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, music by Bobby Jay Five Band, 7 to 10 p.m.; Friday evening, 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 30—Howdy Black Band Saturday, February 13—Gordon Collier Band Saturday, February 20—Midnight Mustangs Saturday, February 27—Steve Dansby and the Tailgate Philosophers
Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH-35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy. 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy. 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end - turn right; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka 254-7493326; Hall Phone: 254-863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agents: James (Dude) Mann 254-715-0275 and Gene E. Pavelka 254-749-3326.
LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/day; 830-8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR; go 2 miles to Mumford Road and turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. The lodge hall is at the bend of the road (white building). Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields 979-218-3527; FAC Ronnie Roesler 979-406-0158.
LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) 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 non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Michelle Porubsky 254-493-8020; Hall Phone: 254-985-2548. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Visit www.seatonstarhall.com.
LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: From Taylor, take the South Loop. Turn right on FM 112. Go about 1/2 mile. Turn right on FM 619. Go about three miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 512-450-8310. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; except for the following months, the meeting time will be at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 11; Monday, June 15; Monday, July 13; and Monday, August 10 at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.
LODGE 49, ROWENA (4) Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Information: 325-442-4841. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 51, ELLINGER (1) Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Department, West Main Street in Ellinger.
LODGE 54, WEST (3) Lodge Meetings: First Friday in March, June, and November; the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Hall, 303 South Harrison Street in West.
LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. For meeting location, call 361-594-8429
LODGE 66, WACO (3) Lodge Meetings: Location, date, and time to be announced in the lodge’s monthly meeting minutes that appear in the Věstník. Call 254-799-4247 for more information.
LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG 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. For meeting location, call 940-256-2263.
LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday in March and June at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls; second Sunday in September and December at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls.
LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Hall Phone: 361-854-8423. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi.
LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) Lodge Hall: 12141 East FM 2268, Holland. Directions: On Hwy 95, south of Holland, turn east onto FM 2268; go 1/2 mile to hall on the right. Hall Phone: 254657-2485. Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Youth Leader Connie Horak’s home; call 254-541-9165 for address. Board of Directors’ Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 3:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355.
LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Highway 36, Needville. Directions: Lodge building is located at the corner of Highway 36 and FM 361. Hall Rental Information: 979-793-4313; email td_stavinoha@yahoo.com. Hall Phone: 361-793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Bradley Stavinoha 979-739-2386. LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Note: Youth club meetings are held one hour before the adult lodge meeting at the lodge hall unless otherwise noted. For information, contact Youth Leader Bessie Petr.
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Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH-35 East in Dallas, take IH-20 East. From IH20 East, take the IH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH-45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street; take a right on Floyd Street. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: 469-951-7396. Hall Phone: 214-823-0072. Band Bookings: Cherri Petr 214-352-4397. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Held one hour before the adult lodge meeting at the lodge hall unless otherwise noted. For information, contact Youth Leader Bessie Petr. 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) Saturday, January 30—Private party Saturday, February 6—Mardi Gras Dance: Moonglow Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $15 Saturday, February 13—The Fab Five - Beatles’ tribute. $10 Saturday, February 20—Barefoot Becky, polka/variety. $10 Saturday, February 27—private party Saturday, March 5—Moonglow Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $15
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) Sunday, February 7—Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band, country and western. 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 10—Ladies Circle, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 10—Game night at Lodge 92 Wednesday, February 11—Sportsmans' Club Meeting, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Open to the public. Free.
Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From Interstate 35 West in Fort Worth, take Interstate 30 West to the Henderson exit. Take Henderson North, and it becomes Jacksboro Highway (TX199). Stay on this road north until Roberts Cutoff which is a right off of Jacksboro Highway. The lodge also known as National Hall is on the right about 2 or 3 blocks down the road. (A Great Western Inn Motel is on the corner.) Hall Event/Rental Information: For hall rentals and upcoming events information, call Naitonal Hall Events Manager Jon Durham 817-6241361. Also visit Lodge 92 website www.nationalhallfortworth.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 Diana Redd 361-649-4388.
LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Directions: From Floresville, take FM 536 West three miles to FM 1303; turn right and go two miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 830-393-7796. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN (7) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of March, June, September, and December, 1:30 p.m. at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard, Corpus Christi.
LODGE 130, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: For monthly meeting date/time/location, contact 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: Second or third Sunday of each month - whichever is noted, at 2 p.m., meal served at 1 p.m.; held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston dining room or annex building - whichever is noted, at 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Youth Club Meetings: Same time/location as adult lodge meetings. For information, contact Lodge 142, Houston President Keith Kieschnick 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.) For information, contact Nello and Dorothy Strickland 979-836-2609.
LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Reservations/Hall Rental Information: Jo 713-993-6878; Hall Phone: 713-487-3297. Country/western dances held the first Saturday of each month, 7 to 11 p.m., except when noted. Variety dances are held the fourth Saturday of each month, 7 to 10 p.m., except when noted. Beer, soft drinks, and ice are available at the bar. (Do not bring them inside the hall.) Regular Lodge/Covered Dish Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, meal at 1 p.m. followed by meeting at 2 p.m. with the exception of November and December, as noted. Lodge Executive Board Meetings/Trustee Meetings and Workdays: Second Monday of each month, (unless the second Monday is a holiday) at 2 p.m. Dances: Held the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Variety Dances: Fourth Saturday of the month, unless noted.
LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2) Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River. Directions: Hall is on the south side of Academy, just off Hwy 95, on the right. Hall Rental Information: 254-982-4530. Hall Phone: 254-982-4434. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at the hall; Board of trustees meet at 6 p.m.; lodge meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; kitchen is open. LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at Carmine Lions Club Building, 201 Centennial Street, Carmine.
LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Check Věstník for times or call one of the following: 817-295-6497; 817-371-0255; 972-268-0022; or 817-905-2097.
LODGE 181, CONROE (5) Note: Lodge 181, Conroe meetings are scheduled at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26; Tuesday, April 26; Tuesday, July 26; and Tuesday, October 25. Unless otherwise announced in the Vestnik, meetings will be held at Montgomery County Main Library Branch in Conroe. For further information, contact President Barbara Williams-Rash 936-295-7778; 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) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North and stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Take a right on Mayfield; go down and take a left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: 817-465-8538; 214-876-9029. Lodge Meetings: Third Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506.
LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Hall: FM 532 West, Moulton. Directions: From Texas 95 in Moulton, take FM 532 West four miles. Lodge hall is located on the right. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Theresa Haag 830-625-8262 for meeting date/time/location.
LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy. 36, Caldwell. Directions: Lodge building is just off Hwy. 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: 979-567-4264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Social games: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002.
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LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) 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 936875-2867. Lodge Meetings: Monday night before the third Friday night of the month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. Regular Dances: Third Friday night of each month, 7 to 10 p.m. Please continue to bring finger foods for the snack table.
LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Rental Information: 281-351-1045; Hall Phone: 281-3739482. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, at 1 p.m. at the hall. Covered dish meal will be served.
LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Bruceville-Eddy City Hall.
LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 3948 FM 2502, Bleiblerville. Directions: Hall is across the street from the post office in Bleiblerville. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month at 1:15 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE (3) Lodge Meetings: For meeting date/time/location, call Norman Kneschk 254-386-3222; or email normkneschk@gmail.com.
LODGE 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Mary Hatter 940-322-8503; or any sales agent for meeting location.
LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September at 6:30 p.m. at Tahoka Housing Authority (small room - 1400 Ave K). For any questions, call Secretary Pam Lehmann 806535-8356. Youth Club Meetings: For location/time, contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams 806-990-3351.
LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. Call Secretary Edna Rivas 915-727-2048 for meeting location. LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Tammy Copeland 325-333-4089 for meeting location.
LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) 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 210-215-949 —SPJST—
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Czech Museum to host language social hour
The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center will host “Svacina Time!” a bi-monthly Czech language social hour beginning Tuesday, January 26, 2016. The meetings will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the museum, located at 119 West Wednesday Evenings Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive, Taylor, Texas, 6 to approximately 8 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech.
Second Sunday each Month Czech Language Class—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, La Grange, Texas, 1 to 4 p.m. Informal understanding of basic Czech terms, alphabet/conversational Czech, children’s literature, Czech song lyrics. Fee is $10 per person per class. Call or email to verify classes. Pre-registration is suggested, but not required. Call toll free 888-785-4500; 979-968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org
First/Third Tuesdays each Month Tarok Lessons with Tarok Champion Jimmie Coufal—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 7 p.m.: Designed for all skill levels, beginners to proficient. Come enjoy some inexpensive entertainment; it’s a great social game. Get off your Xbox and join us. Free and open to everyone. For information, call 254899-2935.
Second/Fourth Tuesdays/Month Beginning January 26 Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center “Svacina Time!”—at 119 West French Avenue, Temple: bi-
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French Avenue in Temple, Texas. “Museum visitors kept telling me that, although Czech was their first language, they were losing it because there was no place to use it,” said Susan Chandler, museum director. “I wanted to provide a place for that.” Temple and its surrounding communities are home to one of the largest enclaves of ethnic Czechs in the United States. Most of these are the children or grandchildren of immigrants who came from the Moravia region of the Czech Republic at the turn
of the last century. “The unique Moravian dialect is endangered,” said Chandler. “It has been preserved here in Texas better than in Europe, so Czech linguists have an interest in it. I feel that our museum has a calling to preserve living culture as well as artifacts, so I wanted to create a way to do that.” The social hour will follow a structured format that changes every 15 minutes, but it is not a class and there will not be homework. “Each social time will be a stand-alone activity, so
if you miss a week, you won’t have to catch up,” said Chandler. “Czechlish – any combination of Czech and English – will be encouraged. You have to start somewhere and we learn best by just plunging in and trying to communicate.” “We have a wonderful volunteer committee, led by Betty Marek and Janet Young, who will coordinate the logistics, but members will take turns bringing the subject matter to discuss,” said Chandler. “Svacina Time!” is open to all ages
monthly Czech language social hour, 2 to 3 p.m. Social hour will follow a structured format that changes every 15 minutes. This is not a class - no homework. Betty Marek and Janet Young will coordinate the logistics. For information, call 254-899-2935; or email czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com. Submitted by Susan Chandler, Museum Administrator, Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center.
January 29 Fort Bend CHS Soup Supper—at SPJST Lodge 81, Needville hall, 13609 Highway 36, Needville, 5 to 8 p.m. Prize drawing will be held. Submitted by Glenn McDonald, Lodge 81, Needville.
February 13 TCHCC Valentine Dinner/Piano Concert—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange. Evening begins at 4 p.m. with social, appetizers, featured wines and Czech mead; fourcourse dinner/desserts served at 6 p.m. in Hanslik Banquet Hall; followed by grand piano concert with pianist John Dujka. Advance ticket reservations only by February 8. Tickets are $75 per person and includes all drinks, appetizers, dinner, concert, and roses for attendees. Only 80 tickets will be sold. For more information or to reserve your tickets, contact TCHCC at 1-888-785-4500; or email info@czechtexas.org. Visit www.czechtexas.org. Proceeds benefit TCHCC.
Czech Cultural Calendar
Each Monday during Spring Semester Beginning January 25 Brazos Valley CHS Czech Language Classes—at St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Activity Center, 600 East 26th Street, Bryan: for all levels; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cost of class $35. Jan Benes, Czech Education Foundation of Texas Fellow Hlavinka Fellow selected student from the Czech Republic is instructor. For information, contact Jo Ann 979-846-2035; or Lynette 979-4501820/email lurbanovsky@gmail.com. Submitted by JoAnn Zaeske, Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station.
Through June 12 Multi-media exhibition Texas Czechs: Rooted in Tradition on display—in Austin at the Capitol Visitors Center (CVC) on the Texas State Capitol grounds. This unique exhibition features contemporary Texas Czech cultural traditions in photos, text, objects and film. CVC hours at www.tspb.state.tx.us or call 512-3058400. More info at polkaworks.org or call 512-448-4536.
January 30 TCGS Gems and Treasures—at Caldwell Civic and Visitor Center, 103 Presidential Corridor Highway 21W, Caldwell. Presentations by Frank Kalbac, Jana Vaculik Riley, Leslie Gerik Nelson, Laura Doskocil, and Charlene Hurta. Registration/refreshments - 8 a.m.; program begins at 8:45 a.m.; Kovanda Band - 3 to 4 p.m.; trivia; sales table; silent auction. For registration information, contact bdhodon@sbcgloval.net or visit www.txczgs.org.
January 31 Bexar County CHS showing of Listopad—at Our Lady of the Lake University in the Community Room in the library area (across from the main campus) in San Antonio, at 1:30 p.m. English subtitles. Free. Producer Jeffrey Brown will be present. Submitted by Alice Vida.
February 6 SS. Cyril and Methodius Hall hosts Squeeze Box: Ted Lange and Mollie B—at SS. Cyril and Methodius Hall, Granger, 6 to 10 p.m. Kitchen opens at 5 p.m. For tickets, call 512-859-2236; or email sscmhall@gmail.com. Submitted by John Maresh.
February 20 Czech ExStudent’s Association of Texas (CESAT) Annual Membership Meeting—at Blinn College in Schulenburg at 10 a.m. Members who have paid their dues will have the opportunity to be a part of the meeting via the internet. Submitted by Thadious Polášek, Lodge 67, Schulenburg.
February 28 Application Deadline for Czech Heritage Society of Texas’ Victor Peter Scholarship—For scholarship submission guidelines, contact: CHS of Texas Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship, c/o Pat Parma, 3311 Carolina Way, Richmond, Texas 77406-9680. Submitted by Pat Parma, Lodge 81, Needville. —SPJST—
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and anyone interested in learning or practicing the Czech language. Initially, the program will be held only in the afternoon; but if there is enough interest, an after-school or after-work program could be offered, as well, said Chandler. For more information, call 254899-2935 or email czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com Susan Chandler Museum Administrator Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center —SPJST—
Bexar County CHS to show Listopad Jan. 31 in San Antonio
Bexar County Czech Heritage Society invites all to a free showing of the Czech movie Listopad with English subtitles on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake University in the Community Room in the library area (across from the main campus) in San Antonio. The movie is set in the Velvet Revolution in November 1989. Three teenage boys Petr, Jiří, and Ondřej are swept up in the Velvet Revolution. They are bound together by their com-
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mon desire for freedom and join the front lines of demonstrations against the communist regime. Jeffrey Brown, who is the producer of the film, will be present for questions and answers afterwards. Submitted by, Alice Vida —SPJST—
TCHCC says, “Treat your sweetheart for Valentine’s!”
Enjoy a formal evening at the Valentine’s Dinner and Piano Concert sponsored by the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange on Saturday, February 13, 2016. The evening will begin at 4 p.m. with a social which will include appetizers and featured wines and Czech mead from local Texas wineries. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. in the Hanslik Banquet Hall. A delicious four-course meal and desserts will be served to your table as you dine with friends. The highlight of the evening will follow with the Grand Piano Concert featuring well-known pianist John Dujka. Pianist John Dujka will be presenting a varied program of classical and Czech favorites. A well-known enter-
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Save the Date! FREE Public Dance
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tainer and musician throughout Texas and nationally, John Dujka earned his bachelor and master of music degrees in music performance at the University of Houston Moores School of Music where he studied with Albert Hirsh, Ruth Tomfohrde, and Abbey Simon. A member of the Blinn College, Brenham faculty since 1990, Mr. Dujka is an active recitalist and collaborative pianist and also maintains a private piano studio in Brenham. He also produces “Saturday Morning Dance Time,” a radio program for KULP 1390 in El Campo, now in its
Do you remember Nonat?
The popular Czech healing salve. Every Czech household had a tube in its medicine cabinet. After an absence of 60 years, it is now back on the market in 3/4 oz. tin for $12.49 including shipping/handling from:
Alfred Novacek 3831 NE Wasco St. Portland, Oregon 97232 (503) 234-5594 www.nonatsalve.com
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13th year. And John, along with his brother Mark, have been performing as the Dujka Brothers since 1986, and are well-known for their arrangements of Czech music and new compositions. Don’t miss this wonderful, one-of-
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a-kind evening. Advance ticket reservations only by February 8. Tickets are $75 per person and includes all drinks, appetizers, dinner, concert, and roses for attendees. Only 80 tickets will be sold and the proceeds benefit the TCHCC. For more information or to reserve your tickets, contact TCHCC at 1-888785-4500 or email info@czechtexas.org. Mail to TCHCC, PO Box 6, La Grange, Texas 78945 and include the names of those attending. Visit the website at www.czechtexas.org. —SPJST—
CESAT meets February 20 in Schulenburg
The Czech ExStudent’s Association of Texas (CESAT) will have its annual membership meeting on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at Blinn College in Schulenburg at 10 a.m.
Members who have paid their dues will have the opportunity to be a part of the meeting via the Internet. Thadious Polasek Lodge 67, Schulenburg —SPJST—
Bexar County CHS plans March 6 dance
Bexar County Czech Heritage Society invites all to a dance on Sunday, March 6, 2016, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Martinez Social Club, located at 7791 FM 1346 at FM 1516 in San Antonio, Texas 78220. Music will be by Mark Halata and Texavia. Refreshments will be sausage-on-abun and kolaches. For more information, call 210648-2681 Alice Vida, Reporter BCCHS —SPJST—
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Last Call! Send yours in today!
Happy Valentine’s Day from the Vestnik!
Send Your Special Someone a Valentine in the Vestnik. Greetings are free of charge.
Any goodwill donations that are received will be cheerfully accepted and directed to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund. Photos may be published with a greeting for a minimum $5 donation. Donate online at www.spjst.org
Please Print Clearly. Thank You!
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From:___________________________________________________ The following will not be published, but please include in case of questions.
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Greetings/photos must be received by February 1 to be published. Donations must be received by February 1 for photo to be published. Valentines/donations may be submitted online at www.spjst.org
Mail or fax your greetings by Monday, February 1, 2016, to: SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503-0100 FAX: 254-773-8087
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