Vestnik 2016 03 16 by SPJST

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Volume 104 Number 11

Benevolence

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★ Humanity ISSN —07458800

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March 16, 2016

Egg Hunt Anticipation

With baskets in tow, youth at Lodge 47, Seaton anxiously await the Easter egg hunt on Sunday, March 6. Pictured are, left to right, Payton White, Everhett Bartek, Braxton White, Rebecca Federle, and Camdon Bartek.

Easter Finds

RIGHT PHOTO: Hayden Thornton, granddaughter of Doreen Honza, proudly shows off an Easter egg that she found in the hunt at Lodge 25, Ennis on Sunday, March 6!

Lodge 180, Burleson Donation Completes Johnnie Krizan Scholarship Endowment

Edwin Zimmerhanzel installs a new sign in front of SPJST Lodge 38, Kovar hall after many renovations have been completed on the historical hall during the past recent years. See photos and information on page 16.

Members of SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson traveled to Temple on Friday, March 4, 2016, to tour the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center at 119 West French in Temple. In conjunction with the visit, lodge members presented a check for $2,000 to the SPJST Scholarship Fund, directing the funds to support the Johnnie Krizan Endowed Scholarship. With this gift, the Johnnie Krizan Scholarship is now fully endowed and will be awarded each year to a deserving young SPJST scholar. By definition, an endowed scholarship is one in which the principle remains intact and only the interest is awarded each year. Joining in the presentation, from left, are Lodge 180 Fraternal Activities Coordinator Leon Flusche, Lodge 180 Secretary Rhonda Hurtik, First Vice President Joe Hurtik, SPJST President Brian Vanicek, Lodge 180 Burleson President Bill Slavik, Treasurer Carole Slavik, Second Vice President Ernest “Red” Kelly, Jr. and Lodge 180 Reporter Nancy Kelly. Note: SPJST extends its sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Sister Carole Slavik, who passed away on March 9.

Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates ......................................3 Convention 2016 Information.............4 From the Districts................................5 Readers Write ......................................7 SPJST Foundation News ....................8

Lodge Section....................................10 In Memoriam ......................................17 Youth Section ....................................20 Czech Culture ....................................25 Advertisements ............................28-29 Lodge Calendar .................................30

The Finishing Touch

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Inside Th is Week’s Vestnik

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From SPJST Education and Nature Center Board of Directors

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Scenes from SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament

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Veselé Velikonoce! Happy Easter!

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Editor’s Note

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Veselé Velikonoce!

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 4188 FM 1303, Floresville, Texas 78114-6092 Home: 830-393-2872 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

SPJST FoundaTion direcTor oF develoPmenT James lee, iii 254-773-1575, ext. 246 • JamesL@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 New Braunfels, Texas 78130 - 830-625-8262 theresa.haag686@gmail.com BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - 979-884-1451 - dimebox5@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - 512-365-2000 - 512-848-2416/cell - RonnieR1056@yahoo.com District Three - Kay Lynn Kovar, 3303 West Lake Bardwell Drive, Ennis, Texas 75119 - 972-875-6827 District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - 325-442-4841 - bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Mildred Holeman, 4001 North Shepherd, Suite 112, Houston, Texas 77018 - 713-683-0018 - mmholeman@yahoo.com District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - 979-244-4415; 979-479-0056 cell District Seven - 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 - Lynda Novak, 7153 Cornelia Ln, Dallas, Texas 75214 - 972-948-4456 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76903 - 325-651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angleton, Texas 77515 - 979-922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Avenue K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - 281-342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 447 Shady Hollow, New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - 830-964-5135 HUMAN RESOURCES DEBBIE KLINKOVSKY 254-773-1575 • email: debbiek@spjst.com

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ext week’s March 23 Vestnik will be the 2016 SPJST Insurance and Annuity Extra. This very informative issue will feature all SPJST insurance products and a listing of our sales agents. Please make a note that this tabloid will take the place of next week’s Vestnik.

Early Vestnik Deadline Due to the Good Friday holiday, the deadline for the March 30 Vestnik will be Tuesday, March 22 at 5 p.m. We wish you and your family a very Happy Easter — Veselé Velikonoce!

Thanks, Mr. and Mrs. Pavlas! Hats off to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Pavlas of Lodge 81, Needville! They were door prize winners at the lodge meeting recently and donated the money to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund! Thank you for your generosity. Dan shared his SPJST memory with us in the special Treasured Memories of SPJST Vestnik that was published in January.

Correction On page 30 of the March 9 Vestnik, the title bar should read “Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club Brings Valentine Joy to Heritage Residents.” We apologize for the error.

Convention Secretaries The 32nd SPJST Convention is coming up June 13 and 15, and six secretaries are needed to provide an accurate account of actions taken by the 32nd SPJST Convention. Please see the article on page 4 from Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek for more information.

District Five Save the Date Thanks to Sister Mildred Holeman of the By-Law Committee who called in just as we were about to put this week’s issue to bed. She shared a notice about the District Five Delegates’ Meeting on Sunday, April 10 at Lodge 88, Houston at 3:30 p.m. Look for her article in the next regular Vestnik which will be March 30. In the meantime, save the April 10 date on your calendar. —SPJST—

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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

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Family Fun and Important Dates

march 19 march 19 march 20 march 22

Youth leaders Workshop • Temple lodge 88, Houston easter Party (5) Palm Sunday early Vestnik deadline due to Good Friday Holiday: Tuesday at 5 p.m. march 22 lodge 232, Houston midtown organizational meeting (5) march 23 Special Vestnik: 2016 Life Insurance and Annuity Extra march 24 lodge 101, Gainesville reorganizational meeting (3) march 25 Good Friday • SPJST Home office closed march 27 Happy easter march 29 district Six delegates’ meeting Taiton community center march 31 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund drive ends april 2 State 42 domino Tournament SPJST Home office, Temple april 2 district Three delegates’ meeting lodge 6, cottonwood april 2 district Four Spring meeting lodge 229, abilene april 3 district Six Spring meeting lodge 23, moravia april 3 district Seven Spring meeting Jourdanton community center april 3 lodge 47, Seaton Frank Klinkovsky, Sr. Scholarship Fundraiser (2) april 4 deadline for advertising in SPJST convention Souvenir Program Book april 9 lodge 38, Kovar hosts SPJST Float: Smithville Jamboree (1) april 10 district one Spring meeting lodge 17, new Tabor april 10 district Five delegates’ meeting lodge 88, Houston april 10 lodge 107, Floresville Banquet (7) april 11-13 insurance license class SPJST Home office, Temple april 13 deadline for By-law recommendations april 13 deadline for Finance committee recommendations april 16 district Five Spring meeting

From the Insurance Department

Insurance strategy exceeds expectations

SPJST sales are showing strong gains in 2016. We are excited to see a great increase over our 2015 sales. First, we have a 30 percent increase in certificates issued. Second, we have a 67 percent increase in insurance outstanding. The dollar amount of new insurance increased from $5.59 million in 2015 to $9.34 million in the first two months of 2016. Third, and very important, earned premium has increased by 31 percent

over the same period compared to the previous year. Our hats are off to the great SPJST sales agents for their outstanding work. The numbers reflect our membership’s continued dedication to SPJST. By focusing our strategy on internal and external growth, we are continuing to help current and future members get good quality life insurance at a reasonable rate. This income then lets us benefit our members individually, the lodges, and our communities. Thank you for making a difference for SPJST. Clifton Coufal Vice President —SPJST—

Opportunity Knocks - Go For It!

SPJST is offering a wonderful opportunity to advance and enhance your career. On April 11, 12, and 13, 2016, there will be a three-day class at the SPJST Home Office that will prepare you to pass an exam to be a licensed life insurance agent. You will receive all of the help you will need to pass the exam, including an up-to-date textbook and CD for home study. The author of the textbook will be your teacher, Dr. B. J. Sims, an experienced instructor whose success rate for first-time test-takers has been a phenomenal 98 percent. Ask yourself, what is in it for me? First, it will help you get a better un-

derstanding of life insurance products. Second, it will provide increased income opportunities as you share SPJST with others. Third, it will give you the satisfaction of helping families solve their insurance problems and ensure their families have peace of mind. The cost for all three days is only $125. If you then become an SPJST agent (or are one already) and write at least 10 applications between April 13 and December 31, SPJST will reimburse you the cost of the class. Please contact the SPJST Home Office at 254-773-1575 by March 31 if you would like to attend. —SPJST—

From the Supreme Lodge President nizational meeting. Among the items SPJST to organize that will be covered are the election of Lodge 232 officers, explanation of benefits, and a EARLY VESTNIK DEADLINE ALERT! discussion of ways that the Czech CenHouston Midtown ter Museum may be integrated as the Please note that due to the Good Friday holiday, Tuesday, March 22 central focus of the Lodge 232, Housthe deadline for the March 30 Vestnik will be Tuesday, March 22 at 5 p.m.

SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 02/01/2016 - 04/30/2016

SPJST Farm/Residential/ Universal Life Commercial Property Universal Life 3 Information (plans 1203-1222 with a Call the SPJST Home Office guaranteed rate of 2.50%) 800-727-7578 for information. Credited Rate: 3.00% 75% Residential/Farm Whole Life/ Loans for 5 to 30 Years Universal Life 3 Commercial Property (plans 1223-1232 with a Loans for 1 to 10 Years guaranteed rate of 2.50%) and 11 to 15 Years 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%

ton experience. All members and their guests — including those who are members of sister SPJST lodges in the vicinity — are welcome to attend and to share their support for the new lodge. Please call Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez at 800-727-7578 by mid-day on Monday, March 21 if you plan to attend. I look forward to seeing you there! Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

CONVENTION O R N E R

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June 13 to 15, 2016 Killeen Civic and Conference Center 3601 South W.S. Young Drive Killeen, Texas 76542

32nd SPJST Convention

Deadline to submit recommendations to By-Law and Finance Committees is 60 days before the convention — April 13.

President’s Office Seeks Individuals to serve as Convention Secretaries

The 32nd SPJST Convention is fast approaching and will be called to order on Monday, June 13, 2016, at 8:30 a.m. at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center in Killeen, Texas. The convention is expected to conclude on Wednesday, June 15. The Office of Supreme Lodge President is currently enlisting the services of six detail-oriented individuals to serve as convention secretaries. Two teams consisting of three convention secretaries each will work the convention in rotating shifts, collaborating to provide an accurate account of actions taken by the 32nd SPJST Convention. In turn, these summaries will be reviewed by delegates, amended as necessary and become part of the official Proceedings of the 32nd

2016 Convention Program Book

Convention. Please know that it is not necessary that you be a convention delegate in order to serve as a convention secretary. Convention secretaries will be compensated at the daily rate of $345 per day. A “day” shall consist of whatever time is necessary to complete each day’s proceedings. Mileage will be paid to convention secretaries at the rate of 54 cents per mile or the IRS adjusted rate at time of travel for one round trip. If you would like to be considered as a convention secretary or if you have any related questions, please contact President Brian Vanicek at 800-7277578. —SPJST—

2016 Important Convention Dates to Remember 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. Deadline for donation/financial assistance requests that require Finance Committee review must be submitted to the Finance 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

Advertising deadline April 4 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

Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny, center, visits recently with Joanne and Bill Hutka of Lodge 177, Academy about the lodge’s advertisement in the convention book. The deadline to place an ad in the convention souvenir program book is Monday, April 4.

text for the ad and photos or clip art images. 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—

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

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District Delegate Meetings District Three delegates’ meeting rescheduled to Saturday, April 2

The District Three delegates’ meeting has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Lodge 6, Cottonwood from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Please note that the March meeting has been cancelled. Please make a note of the date change. 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. Kay Lynn Kovar By-Law Committee District Three Representative —SPJST—

District Six delegates’ meeting Tuesday, March 29

District Six delegates will meet Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at 6 p.m. at Taiton Community Center. 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. Fraternally, Joe Siptak, President/ By-Law Committee District Six Representative Karen Kaspar District Six Director —SPJST—

SPJST State Tournament State 42 Domino Tournament Saturday, April 2

The 2016 SPJST State 42 Domino Tournament is Saturday, April 2, 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 twoperson team format. If you do not have a partner, one will be assigned, if available. Registration fee is $10 per player which includes snacks and lunch. Prizes will be awarded. Please register by Monday, March 28 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—

From the Districts District One Spring Meeting Sunday, April 10 at Lodge 17 New Tabor

SPJST District One Spring Meeting, will be Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Lodge 17, New Tabor. Please note the location change. More meeting details will be coming soon. Fraternally, Randy Gaas District Seven President —SPJST—

District Three presents uncorrected fall meeting minutes

At 11:06 a.m., President Selby Holder called meeting to order on Sunday, November 1, 2015. Flag Bearer Preston Sullivan led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Flag Bearer Quinlan Dobecka led the youth motto. Lodge 6, Cottonwood President Milton Peterson welcomed members and guests. He thanked the members for supporting the SPJST organization. First Vice President Lesli Milan thanked Lodge 6 for hosting the fall meeting and recognized guests District Three Director John Engelke and wife Diana, Supreme Lodge Vice President Clifton Coufal, and State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak. Kay Lynn Kovar made a motion to accept the minutes as printed in the September 23 Vestnik. Diana Engelke seconded the motion. Motion passed. Mary Steinman gave the treasurer’s report. Ann Pustejovsky made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Kay Lynn Kovar seconded the motion. Motion passed. Supreme Lodge Vice President Clifton Coufal reported that the convention year was coming in 2016. Lodges needed to pick their delegates, and he thanked members for belonging to the SPJST organization. By-Law Committee Member Kay Lynn Kovar reported there would be three delegate meetings. The first one will be in January at Ennis. Anyone interested in hosting a site for a delegate meeting should contact her. Watch the Vestnik for dates. State FAC Frank Horak reported he was happy to be at the fall meeting and that any fraternal hours logged needed to be turned in by January 9, 2016. District Three Director John Engelke told members to turn in any bylaw changes, to pick delegates to represent their lodge, and that electronic tabulators would be at the convention. The youth meeting was held at 11:24 a.m. The meeting resumed at 11:45 a.m. Tom Weeks and Milton Peterson reported that the treasurer’s books were okay Mary Steinman made a motion to keep the host lodge for meetings and Youth Achievement Days on a volunteer basis. Diana Engelke seconded the motion. The motion passed.

Diana Engelke made a motion for District Three to put a full page ad in the Convention program. Jerry Milan seconded motion. Motion passed. Sixty-two members were present with 381 canned goods going to West Ministeral Alliance. Adult cookie contest winners were announced. They are: 1st - Lynda Novak 2nd - Betty Macalik 3rd - Bessie Petr 4th - Kay Lynn Kovar 5th - Barbara Hykel 6th - Diana Engelke

Silent auction money collected for the Christmas cookies goes to the Johnnie Krizan Scholarship. District Three won the sand sculpture contest at the Corpus Christi Getaway. Christmas ornament winners were: Ages 15 to High School Senior Honorable Mention - April Dvorak Honorable Mention - Paige Tignor Honorable Mention - Clark Jones 3rd - Jason Sims 2nd - Makenzie Nelson 1st - Sophie Milan

Ages 12 to 14 Honorable Mention - Reid Jones Honorable Mention - Cody Nelson Honorable Mention - Carter Charanza 3rd - Rendon Dobecka 2nd - Dakota Holder 1st - Misty Dvorak Ages 9 to 11 Honorable Mention - Holly Jones 3rd - Macy Jones 2nd - Quinlan Dobecka 1st - Kendall Tucker Ages Kindergarten to 8 Years 3rd - Miles Jones 2nd - McKenzie Burcie 1st - Joshua Tucker

Door prizes were awarded. District Thee King Pierce Tignor gave the lunch prayer. Kay Lynn Kovar made motion to adjourn meeting. Mary Steinman seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned to the fun day. Fraternally, Pat Dieterich Secretary —SPJST—

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

District Three Spring Meeting Agenda Sunday, April 24, 2016 Hosted by Lodge 154, Fort Worth Complimentary Pastries, Juices, Milk, and Coffee provided by Lodge 154, Fort Worth 10 to 10:30 a.m. Youth and Adult Contest entries registration

10:15 to 11 a.m. Audit Committee: Tom Weeks, Karen Sonnenberg, Michael Galler

11 a.m. Call to Order President ....................................................................Selby Holder Pledge of Allegiance and Youth Motto ................................................................. Flag Bearer/District Three Duke Preston Sullivan Welcome.......................................................................President 154 Jerry Milan Response and Recognition of Visitors...............First Vice President Lesli Milan Names of Departed Members ..........................Second Vice President John Vrla and Memorial Service Dismissal of Youth ...........................................................President Selby Holder Recognition of Age 96, 75- and 50-Year..........Second Vice President John Vrla Members and Fraternalist Nominees Introduction of Nominating and Auditing Committees...President Selby Holder Introduction of Contest Judges ........................................President Selby Holder Approval of Minutes and Correspondence...............Secretary Patricia Dieterich Treasurer’s Report........................................................Treasurer Mary Steinman Committee Reports—Please limit time to three minutes per report. Insurance ....................................................................................Phillip McBee Finance ......................................................................................Michael Galler By-Law...................................................................................Kay Lynn Kovar FAC .................................................................................................Vicki Sims Publication ..................................................................................Lynda Novak Audit......................................................................................Audit Committee Home Office Report........................Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek

Introduction of Royalty....................................................President Selby Holder Lunch Prayer...............................Royalty Melinda McClellan and Pierce Tignor Lunch Break Donation of six canned goods per person entitles member to a meal at no charge; otherwise $7 per plate. No expired canned goods, please. Meeting Resumes Lifetime Achiever Awards..................................First Vice President Lesli Milan Adult Contest Winners ................................................................FAC Vicki Sims Old Business New Business Announcement of Number of Members in Attendance and number of canned goods .........................................................Host Lodge Presentations.................................................................Treasurer Mary Steinman Youth Report/Contest Winners..................................................DYC Kay Weeks Election of Officers Coming Events *District Youth Achievement Day—June 25, 2016 *Fall Meeting—October 23, 2016 *Spring Meeting—April 23, 2017 *District YAD—June 25, 2017 *Fall Meeting—October 22, 2017 * Host lodge is needed for upcoming events. Please contact President Selby Holder or District Three Director John Engelke, if interested.

Door Prizes Installation of Officers Adjournment of Meeting

—SPJST—

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District Six Spring Meeting

Sunday, April 3, 2016 • Moravia Parish Hall Hosted by Lodge 23, Moravia

The District Six Spring Meeting will be Sunday, April 3, 2016, at the Parish Hall in Moravia. Lodge 23, Moravia will host the event with registration starting at 11 a.m. A delicious catered meal will be served at 12 noon. All lodges attending are asked to bring two desserts and a door prize. The audit and nominating committees will meet at 10:30 a.m. Members of the audit committee are Debbie Krpec (30), Jeanette Kaminsky (28), and Janie Bucek (151). Members of the nominating committee are Joseph Nezval (28) and Gay Revel (97). Immediately following the noon meal, special reports will be given by district representatives for the Czech Heritage Museum, Education and Nature Center, Senior Living Centers (rest

homes), and Cemetery Committees. After the meeting is called to order, reports will be given by the standing committees, including By-Law, Publication, Finance, and Insurance. District representatives for these committees should be present to give their reports. Official reports will be given from the Supreme Lodge, Fraternal Field Manager, and District Six Director. Youth members are encouraged to participate in their club booths and the district “thank you” card design contest. Contest rules can be found in the youth club handbook. Moravia Parish Hall is located on FM 957 across the road from the Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church. —SPJST—

District Six Spring Meeting Agenda 10:30 a.m. - Audit and Nominating Committees Meet 11 a.m. - Registration Begins 12 noon - Catered Meal Served

All lodges are asked to bring two desserts and a door prize.

Special reports begin immediately following the meal. Czech Heritage Museum.............................................................Philip Vahalik Education and Nature Center .........................................................Lisa Bubela Senior Living Centers ................................................................Charles Bucek Cemetery.......................................................................................David Bucek

Business Meeting Call to Order ..........................................................................President Joe Siptak Posting of Colors ......................................................Lodge 148, El Maton Youth Welcome ......................................Lodge 23, Moravia President Elizabeth Holub Response/Introduction of Guests......................................Second Vice President/ Fraternal Activities Coordinator Helen Zabransky Roll Call of Officers, Lodges and Standing Committees ................................Secretary Wanda Dorotik Treasurer’s Reports ...................................................Treasurer Marjorie Treumer Youth Report .............................................................................DYC Lisa Bubela Standing Committee and Executive Reports By-Law..............................................................................................Joe Siptak Publication....................................................................................Helen Kelner Finance ....................................................................................Glenn Kaminsky Insurance.....................................................................................Charles Bucek Supreme Lodge Report...........Supreme Lodge Vice President Clifton Coufal Fraternal Field Manager...........................................................Delisle Doherty District Six Director Report ........................................................Karen Kaspar Old Business New Business Announcements Report of Nominating Committee and Election of Officers Report of Audit Committee Memorial Service ...........................................First Vice President Annie Vahalik Recognition of 50- and 75-Year Members, Age 96 Honorees, and Fraternalists of the Year

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Adult and Youth Awards and Special Presentation Fall District Meeting Information Installation of Officers Adjournment Directions

Directions Moravia Parish Hall is located on FM 957 in Moravia across the road from the Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church. —SPJST—

District Seven Spring Meeting Sunday, April 3 at Jourdanton Community Center

SPJST District Seven Spring Meeting, hosted by Lodge 202, Jourdanton will be Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Jourdanton Community Center, located at 1101 Campbell Avenue in Jourdanton, Texas. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be furnished by Lodge 202. The lunch served at 12:15 p.m. will consist of barbecue brisket and chicken, cheesy potatoes, green beans, and dessert for $4. Members are asked to report the number of plates needed to your lodge secretary by Friday, March 25. The meeting convenes at 10:30 a.m. Members are asked to bring items for

the silent auction. The recipient(s) will be voted on at the meeting. A delegates meeting will follow the district meeting. Candidates may speak for five minutes. Everyone is encouraged to attend. The district is still collecting eyeglasses and cases, hearing aids, and aluminum can tabs. These may be brought to the district meeting. Your attendance and support will be appreciated. Bring a friend. Fraternally, Bettie House District Seven Secretary —SPJST—

District Seven Spring Meeting Agenda Sunday, April 3, 2016 Hosted by Lodge 202, Jourdanton Jourdanton Community Center

1101 Campbell Avenue • Jourdanton, Texas 78026 10 a.m. — Registration Refreshments furnished by Lodge 202, Jourdanton Thank You Card Design Contest (youth)

10:30 a.m. General Discussion Education and Nature Center....................................Director Donnie Howard Czech Heritage Museum .......................................Director Roxanne Bertrand Senior Living Centers (Rest Homes)...........................Director Jerry Sijansky

Meeting Convenes ...............................................District President James House Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance ....................Lodge 202 Youth Club Welcome .........................................................Lodge 202 President James House Introduction of Guests.......................................................................James House Announce Committees .....................................................................James House Roll Call of District Officers/Lodges ..................District Secretary Bettie House Memorial Ceremony .................................................District Director Bob Bayer Minutes ..............................................................................................Bettie House Correspondence.................................................................................Bettie House Recognition of 50-Year, 75-Year, Age 96, Age 100 Honorees.......................................District FAC Glen Pruski Supreme Lodge Officer...................................................President Brian Vanicek 12:15 p.m. — Barbecue Brisket and Chicken Plate - $4

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1 p.m. District Youth Counselor..................................................................Theresa Haag Financial Report .............................................District Treasurer Sandra Hoggard District Director.....................................................................................Bob Bayer Fraternal Field Manager....................................................................Bobby Davis Standing Committee Reports Publication ....................................................................................Jarolyn Popp Finance...............................................................................................Roy Haag Insurance......................................................................................Wendy Pruski By-Law..............................................................................................Oscar Korus District Fraternalist Nominees Recognized........................................Glen Pruski Lifetime Achiever Honorees Recognized ..........................................Glen Pruski Youth Contest Winners ....................................................................Theresa Haag Auditing Committee Report Old Business a. Bowling Tournament b. Silent Auction Recipient(s) New Business a. Discuss District Funds b. End of Summer Getaway Nominating Committee Report/Election of Officers Installation of Officers Site of Fall Fun Day Split-the-Pot winners Silent Auction results Door Prizes Adjourn District Delegates Meeting Fraternally, Bettie House, District Seven Secretary —SPJST—

Readers Write

Granger Brethren Church offers free showing of “War Room”

Dear Readers, Join us for a free showing of the movie War Room on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at 9:15 a.m. at Granger Brethren Church Fellowship Hall, located at 306 West Broadway Street in Granger, Texas. Coffee and pastries will be served. A two-hour move, War Room

shows that with guidance from an older, wiser Miss Clara, Elizabeth can fight for her family instead of against them. She teaches her about the power of prayer. The pastor of Granger Brethren Church is Reverend Larry Zabcik, a member of SPJST Lodge 20, Granger. Visit www.grangerbrethren.org for more information about the church. Submitted by, Monica Stojaník Lodge 20, Granger —SPJST—

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

District Four Meeting Agenda

Saturday, April 2, 2016 Logan’s Restaurant • 3126 South Clack • Abilene Hosted by Lodge 229, Abilene

10:30 a.m.—Host Lodge 229 Abilene Visiting ......................................................................................Everyone Present 11:45 a.m. — Lunch Provided by Lodge 229

12:45 p.m. Reports ......................................................................................Everyone Present Rest Homes, Billy Rollwitz Museum, Nancy Weise ENC, Brad Teplicek

1 p.m. Meeting Called to Order.........................Laura Pospichal, District Four President Presentation of Colors ......................................Hunter Wood, Grace Schwertner Pledge to the Flags .................................................................................Audience Song “America”......................................................................................Audience Welcome.......................................................Janice Stevens, Lodge 229, Abilene Response ......................................................................................Laura Pospichal Introduction of Visitors ...............................................................Laura Pospichal Memorial Service .......................Janeece Williams, District Four Vice President Recognition of 50-, 75- and Age 96 Honorees..........................Janeece Williams Roll Call of Officers............................Beverly Teplicek, District Four Secretary Roll Call of Lodges ....................................................................Beverly Teplicek Reading of Minutes....................................................................Beverly Teplicek Reports Awards – Youth Leaders – “Greeting Card Contest” Unfinished/Old Business New Business Recognition of Sales Agents....................Bobby Davis, Fraternal Field Manager Announcements – All Convention delegates are asked to meet immediately following this meeting. Installation of Officers Adjournment —SPJST—

From the SPJST Foundation below. SPJST ENC In addition, to defray the cost of springs forward these ENC spring work projects, SPJST lodges and members may sponwith annual work sor one of these projects by donating cash or materials to the SPJST Founprojects SPJST Education and Nature Center in Ledbetter is busy preparing for the upcoming summer youth camps by scheduling seven spring work projects. Each project will be led by an ENC district board member, and the completed projects will help to maintain and improve SPJST camp facilities. We will be working on these projects during the week of Saturday, May 14 through Sunday, May 22, 2016. If you or your lodge would like to participate in any of these ENC spring work projects, please contact your respective district’s ENC board member listed

dation. If you or your lodge are interested in donating to one of these work projects or would like additional information, please contact SPJST Foundation Director of Development James Lee, III at JamesL@spjst.com or 800727-7578.

District One Clearing Nature Trails—Need eight volunteers to work on cutting trees and brush and two flatbed trailers to haul cuttings to the back of the ENC property. Contact Randy Gaas lmg@woodsonlumber.com

District Two Building a Gaga Pit and Human Foosball Course—Need 4 volunteers Contact Lynette Talasek, Secretary lynettet@spjst.com 254-773-1575 ext. 234

District Three Repair Fishing Dock—Need two carpenter volunteers and $1,500 for lumber and materials Contact John Engelke john.engelke@hotmail.com 254-799-4247 District Four—To Be Announced Contact Brad Teplicek bptep@aol.com District Five—To Be Announced Contact Barbara Linney Gonzales District5dyc@aol.com

District Six Stain the Housing Porches—Need eight painting volunteers and 50 gallons of stain to coat the porches, estimated cost is $1,200 Contact Lisa Bubela, Vice President lisa_bubela@yahoo.com

District Seven Repair and Repaint Barns—Need 45 gallons of metal paint, estimated cost is $1,800; Add Sand to the Volleyball Pit – Need 5 cubic yards of sand Contact Donnie Howard, President donnie.occ@gmail.com

Other items that are also needed at the ENC include:

• 4 automatic flush commercial grade toilets • 4 electric hand dryers • 25 cubic feet refrigerator for the kitchen • 1 large capacity microwave —SPJST—

Ready, Set . . . AUCTION!

Your SPJST Foundation, a tax exempt non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is off and running and we would like to invite you to our Clean Out Your Barn Statewide Auction. The farm and ranch auction will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at SPJST Education and Nature Center in Ledbetter. One hundred

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percent of all tax-deductible proceeds will benefit SPJST Education and Nature Center and the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. The statewide auction will be conducted by Trey Gallaway owner/auctioneer of Central Texas Auction Services of Belton Texas, license no. 12798. Trey has more than 18 years of experience in farm, ranch, heavy and industrial equipment, automobiles and trucks, and commercial, residential and acreage auctions. Trey placed in the top 10 auctioneers in the 2010 World Auctioneers Championship contest and was awarded the title 2013 Automobile Auctioneers World Champion. Prior to our farm and ranch auction in September, we will be needing several member volunteers from each district, to assist with the auction by picking up donated items from members in your respective districts and delivering them to the auction site at the ENC. We also need a SkyLift or tractor with pallet forks the week prior to the sale to accept and remove donated items from trailers. Giving an honorary or memorial contributed item to our auction is a generous and thoughtful way to recognize a person’s life and accomplishments and may offer you and your estate an income tax deduction plus reduction or elimination of longterm capital gains tax. While all items donated, no matter how small, will be graciously accepted, items preferred in this farm and ranch auction include: • • • • • •

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Farm Equipment and Implements Tractors, Dozers and Graders Mowers and Shredders Stock, Flatbed and Water Trailers Diesel and Water Storage Tanks Firearms, Antiques and Collectibles Trucks and Cars Boats and Watercrafts Travel Trailers and RVs Four Wheelers and UTVs Building and Fencing Materials Real Estate including Farms, Ranches, Acreage, Buildings, and Homes

If you would like to volunteer to help pick up donated items in your respective districts, have any questions, or would like more information on this farm and ranch auction, please contact SPJST Foundation Director of Development James Lee, III at JamesL@spjst.com or call 800-7277578. —SPJST—

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

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Board of Directors

SPJST Education and Nature Center Dear Members, It is with great sadness that we announce that we will be losing one of the main visionaries of SPJST Education and Nature Center—John Hoelscher. John has received an opportunity that is outstanding for him and his family. John has been a very integral part of ENC from the beginning, and it is with John’s and many others’ tireless efforts that we have gone from a dream to a full blown camp serving not only SPJST, but also FFA groups, KJT, KJZT, Victoria Archdiocese along with numerous other programs that have returned year after year. It is through John’s dedication and love for the ENC that he has built the ENC to where it is today. We can’t thank John, Lisa, Michael, Emma, and Abby enough for the way they have served and represented the ENC. John, you will be missed not only at ENC, but in the Ledbetter, Texas, community. Thank you for your dedication and service to SPJST Education and Nature Center. We were truly blessed to have you as a part of this program. Best of luck. May God bless the Hoelscher family in their new journey. Fraternally,

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The ENC Board of Directors

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

SPJST Lodge Se ct ion

Lodge 8, Weimar meets March 28

Lodge 8, Weimar members will meet Monday, March 28, 2016, at 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg with a Dutch treat meal. We look forward to seeing everyone! Fraternally, Lodge 8, Weimar Officers —SPJST—

Lodge 17 New Tabor to sponsor ad in school brochure

The Lodge 17, New Tabor meeting was held Sunday, March 6, 2016, at 2 p.m. President Randy Gaas called the meeting to order, and Mrs. Betty Suehs led the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary Ben Trcalek read the minutes of the February meeting. Treasurer Evelyn Henry gave the treasurer’s report. Co-Bar Manager Susan Skrabanek gave the hall report. FAC Holly Narro updated everyone on the upcoming activities. She also presented the youth report. President Randy Gaas announced that we have a new member. It was moved and seconded that new member Michael Mcfarlane be accepted into Lodge 17. Under old business, the 50- and 75year pin presentations were discussed. Under new business, Holly Narro brought up that we were asked by some of our youth to sponsor an advertisement in the Caldwell High School Honeybee Spring Show for $50 for their brochure. It was moved and seconded that we sponsor the ad. President Gaas adjourned the meet-

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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

ing at 2:40 p.m. Fraternally, Kyle Skrabanek, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 18, Elgin: February was a great month!

and group. We hope to see you again on your next tour. As for this reporter, well, I have this new computer with Windows 10. Believe me, this has been no picnic for me! Maybe one day I will master this Windows 10. Thanks to my grandchildren for being so patient with me and trying to teach me. We have a new cleaning crew. The trustees are still working on cleaning the hall painting, repairing, and all other duties to keep the hall in good functioning order. We had the Glen Collins Band on March 6 and Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six on March 13. We had no February birthdays or anniversaries.

Jumping to conclusions can be bad exercise! Irene Vrabel, Reporter —SPJST—

What a great month of February! We had a great valentine dance with the Dujka Brothers and great hall decorations, door prizes, and friends. Thanks to all for taking pictures of this event. We hope you had a chance to go on Facebook and view the pictures. We then had Barefoot Becky the next Sunday. It was not as great a crowd, but what a fun group! We really did enjoy the music . . . great dancing music. Everyone there really enjoyed the day. This was Becky’s last stop before returning home. Thanks, Becky

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Lodge 51, Ellinger meets this Friday

Dear Members, Lodge 51, Ellinger will meet this Friday, March 18, 2016, at Ellinger Fire Station at 6:30 p.m. for the quarterly meeting. A sausage meal will be served. Attendees are asked to please bring a side dish and/or dessert to accompany the meal. Members are encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there! Fraternally, Burdine Divin, FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas to elect head youth leader this Sunday

Lodge 84, Dallas met Sunday, February 21, 2016. A motion was made to place Lynda Novak in the interim position of head youth leader. The position was vacated when Bessie Petr passed away on February 12. Lynda accepted the interim position, and the members approved the motion. A motion was also made and approved to hold an election at next month’s meeting to fill the head youth leader’s position. Members have nominated Lynda for the position. At our next meeting which is this Sunday, March 20 at 2 p.m., a formal

Lodge 25, Ennis Member Named Athlete of the Week

SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis is proud of member Jacob Honza, who was named Athlete of the Week for the Ennis Varsity Baseball Team in an article that appeared in the Ennis Daily News. Jacob is a senior at Ennis High School, and he has played baseball for several years. He has played several positions but usually plays

FAR LEFT PHOTO: Jacob Honza on the mound. LEFT PHOTO: Jacob and his family Jodie and Sharon Honza with Kaillan, Jarron, and Jacob.

first base and pitcher. Jacob is the son of Jodie and Sharon Honza, grandson of Adell Rejcek and the late Clement Rejcek, and the great-grandson of the late Joe and Annie Martinek who were very active in SPJST Lodge 25 for many years. —SPJST—

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election will take place with Lynda’s name on the ballot, and we will elect the head youth leader at this meeting. Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club invites all to Easter egg hunt this Saturday

Dear Members, Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club invites you and your guests to the annual Easter party this Saturday, March 19, 2016, from 2 to 4 p.m. We will have various age groups including the adults who would like to hunt. There will be prizes, a drawing, lots of colored, hard boiled, and plastic-filled eggs, food, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Please come and join us. This event is free of charge! We are also collecting rice and beans for a statewide charity project. If you would like to donate to it, we would really appreciate it. All food collected will go to the food bank. I hope to see you there! Fraternally, Michelle Wockenfuss, Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST—

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Lodge 88, Houston to honor members

On Monday, March 21, 2016, Lodge 88, Houston will hold its monthly meeting beginning at 7 p.m. and will honor the 50- and 75-year members. We are looking forward to seeing these honored members come and receive their pins. A light dinner will be served before the meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. We are looking forward to a large turnout to celebrate this special occasion. Fraternally, JoAnn Buri Second Vice President —SPJST—

Scenes from SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament Saturday, March 5, 2016 • SPJST Home Office, Temple, Texas

Congratulations to the 2016 SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament winners. Front, left to right, are, 1st - Sonny Klepac and Allen Tschoerner; 2nd - Fritz Hodde of Lodge 18, Elgin and Kenneth Cerny. Back, second from left, 3rd - Frank Pajestka and Cyril Pajestka, both of Lodge 80, Holland, and 4th - Dan Stepan and Edwin Marek, both of Lodge 47, Seaton. Also pictured are State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak, far left, and Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez, far right.

SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament was held at the SPJST Home Office in Temple, Texas, on Saturday, March 7, 2015. There were 10 members and six non-members who registered to play in the tournament. Teams played six morning rounds of dominoes and two rounds in the afternoon. At 12 noon, we broke for lunch, and players were served fajitas with all the fixings and dessert. The Straight Domino Tournament ended at 2 p.m. Door prizes were drawn while results were being tabulated. First

through fourth place winners received a trophy and money. Winners of the tournament were: 1st - 7 wins, 1 loss - 3145 total points Sonny Klepac (non-member) Allen Tschoerner (non-member) 2nd - 5 wins, 3 losses - 2305 total points Fritz Hodde of Lodge 18, Elgin Kenneth Cerny (non-member)

3rd - 4 wins, 4 losses 2980 total points Frank Pajestka of Lodge 80, Holland Cyril Pajestka of Lodge 80, Holland 4th - 4 wins, 4 losses - 2455 total points Dan Stepan of Lodge 47, Seaton Edwin Marek of Lodge 47, Seaton

Fraternally, Frank Horak State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Lodge 92 Fort Worth plans March activities

Dear Members and Friends, We invite you to mark these activities on your calendar. Please come on out for a great time! Tuesday, March 22 Game night at 7 p.m.

Good Friday, March 25 Al Nelson concert, $12 includes barbecue plate with tea or coffee. Dinner is from 6 to 8 p.m., and the show is from 8 to 10 p.m.

Hall Rentals For information regarding hall rentals and upcoming events information, please call Events Manager Jon Durham at 817-624-1361 or check the hall’s website: www.nationalhallfortworth.com. Fraternally, Angela Paprskar Casteel President —SPJST—

Lodge 101 Gainesville sets reorganizational meeting for March 24

Greetings from the SPJST Home Office! In the last three months, we have had two productive meetings with the members of Lodge 101, Gainesville. At the January meeting, members expressed a strong desire to move forward with the formal reorganization of their lodge. The reorganizational meeting of Lodge 101, Gainesville will take place at 12 noon on Thursday, March 24 at The Neu Ranch House, located at 1825 US 82 in Gainesville. Among the items that will be addressed are election of officers, officer orientation, and a discussion of ways to bring renewed relevance to the lodge experience. All members are invited to attend. Guests and prospective members are also invited to attend. Please call Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez at 800-727-7578 by mid-day Wednesday, March 23 if you will attend. I look forward to seeing you! Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—

Lodge 107 Floresville plans April 10 banquet

We will honor our Age 96, 75-year members, 50-year members, new members, volunteers, and sales agents on Sunday, April 10, 2016, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville hall. You and your family are invited. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. The lodge will provide the meal, and each member is asked to bring a dessert. Our guest speaker will be SPJST Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek of Temple, Texas. All members of SPJST are welcome to attend. You may bring a guest to see if he or she would be interested in joining SPJST. Our goal this year is 15 new members. Please bring referrals with you and help us with our goals. We will have a prize drawing for referrals. To RSVP, please call Oscar Korus at 830-391-4169; Wendy Pruski at 210535-4916; or Bob Bayer at 830-3932872 to let us know if you and your family will be attending. We must know by April 1 so we can prepare for you. Fraternally, The Officers of Lodge 107, Floresville —SPJST—

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Lodge 133 San Antonio plans April 17 anniversary

SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio will not meet this Sunday, March 20. Good Shepherd Activity Center called and explained the Activity Center will not be available due to Palm Sunday services. The luncheon for our anniversary celebration will be on the third Sunday of April. Please save the date, and join us on April 17 at 12:30 p.m. for a catered barbecue meal. If you have any questions, you may call me at 830-214-5228. Submitted by, Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton hosts Frank E. Klinkovsky Memorial Tarok Tournament Saturday, February 27, 2016 • Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall

TOP LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, Jerry Haisler and Michael Morris, both of Lodge 47, Seaton, and Cynthia Strmiska of Lodge 15, Buckholts. TOP CENTER PHOTO: Sherrie Kubala-Watkins visits with Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Carolyn Coufal, left, and Tammy Martinez, both of Lodge 47, Seaton keep scores for the tournament.

LEFT and RIGHT PHOTOS: Tarok players participate in the tournament that raised funds for the Frank E. Klinkovsky Memorial Scholarship Fund.

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Lodge 180 Burleson members visit Czech Heritage Museum

We had our monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, and opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of prayer for all our loved ones and our fellow countrymen who so diligently serve to help protect us and our country. One of the items for discussion was the finalization of details for our visit to Temple and the Czech Heritage Museum. Several items were brought to the floor for discussion and will be followed up in greater detail at our next monthly meeting. Visit to Temple Our trip to Temple was hosted by Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, SPJST Foundation Director of Development James Lee, III, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak, and Czech Heritage Museum Executive Director Susan Chandler. We had a very interesting tour, and I must say, Susan Chandler is so very informed and knowledgeable regarding Czech history. Susan conveyed with clarity all of the makings and developments that took place in our prior history so that we can understand and have a picture before us of what our forefathers endured and sacrificed prior to our existence. I would like to recommend that you take a tour into your prior history by

taking a visit to the Museum and seeing some of your heritage before your eyes. You might not be of Czech descent, but you can find out how your ancestry fits into this picture. Prior to our departure from the Museum, Lodge 180 presented a check to President Brian Vanicek in the amount of $2,000 to be utilized for the Johnnie R. Krizan Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Save the Dates Our next monthly meeting will Tuesday, April 5 at Spring Creek Barbecue in Burleson and the following month’s meeting will be Tuesday, May 3 will also be held at the Spring Creek Barbecue in Burleson. Please mark these dates on your calendars as we are looking forward to seeing you there. Brian Vanicek and James Lee, III will join us at our next meeting in April. We are looking forward to having them be with us and giving some pointers towards our future. Fraternally yours, Nancy S. Kelly, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 181, Conroe meets March 22

Lodge 181, Conroe will meet Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at 6 p.m. at Golden Corral Buffet Restaurant, located at 1804 Interstate 45 North in Conroe, which is on the I-45 northbound access road between SH105/West Davis and Wilson Road. For further information, contact

President Barbara Williams-Rash, 936295-7778, email b.d.willrash@att.net; Vice President Chuck Toney 281-3629062, email cdtiii@toney.us; or Treasurer Patsy McClelland 936-788-5714, or email pmcclelland@consolidated.net. Fraternally, Chuck Toney, Vice President —SPJST—

Lodge 183 Arlington invites all to March 20 family night

The monthly family night at Lodge 183, Arlington was held at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2016, at Lodge 183, located at 3100 Pleasant Valley Drive in Arlington. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rudy Rejcek and Gary Tompkins who are both in the hospital. A prayer of silence was observed for all those who are ill or who have recently been in the hospital. There were no minutes read from January’s meeting due to this was only a family night and installation of officers. District Three Director John Engelke and wife Diana joined us. After the meal, John installed the officers for Lodge 183, Arlington for 2016. Officers who were installed and present were: President Ann Pustejovsky First Vice President/Trustee Tom Weeks

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Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth Financial Secretary/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Kay Weeks Youth Leader Debra Daniel

Absent were Pat Sill and Raymond Mikeska. Thank you, John and Diana, for attending and installing our officers. President Ann stated the youth leader workshop is Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20. Everyone is invited to donate beans and rice for the SPJST Statewide Food Drive. Items will go to local food pantries across Texas. Bring food to the March youth club meeting on Sunday, March 20 or contact your SPJST Youth Leader for more information. Beans and rice are needed. Family night and the lodge meeting are Sunday, March 20 at 4 p.m. Ann will supply the meat. Please bring your favorite side dish and come and enjoy the hospitality. There will be games, bingo, and an Easter egg hunt for the kids. Special Meeting/Family Night— March 20 Come on out to the special meeting and family night on Sunday, March 20 at 4 p.m. at Lodge 183, located at 3100 Pleasant Valley Drive in Arlington. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Hollingsworth Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 80, Holland Members Enjoy Meeting, Meal, Fellowship

On Sunday, March 6, 2016, Lodge 80, Holland held its monthly meeting. After the meeting, a delicious meal was served to honor all those who work bingo. We were pleased to have several special guests in attendance in addition to the lodge members. It was wonderful to see so many members and friends at the lodge for an evening of fellowship. LEFT PHOTO: Pictured here are members and friends in the buffet line. The meal consisted of turkey breast, sausage, potato salad, seasoned green beans,

seasoned corn, brown beans, dinner rolls, and choice of beverage. Dessert was cake, cookies, and rosettes made by Bernice Hernandez. PHOTO 2: Pictured here are Lodge 80 President Rita Spinn-Janke, left, and Vicki Slye who is cutting the cake. PHOTO 3: Guests enjoy the camaraderie. On the right, Kathy Hegar discusses events with Frank Pajestka. RIGHT PHOTO: Rosettes are a hit! —Submitted by Risa Pajestka

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Lodge 191, Lufkin shares March news

I apologize for not getting the news out last month, but George and I were gone for almost a month. We had a good trip, but we’re glad to be home; there is no place like it. I hate to start on sad news, but we have lost two of our beloved members of the lodge just recently. The first one was Frank Juarez who passed away on February 2, 2016. He was a charter member of the lodge, and he and Delores were very active in the running of the lodge for many years. Please remember Delores and their family in your prayers. The second one is Coleman Standley who passed away Thursday, March 3. He and Linda loved to dance and made most of the dances at SPJST. Please remember Linda and their family in your prayers. Both of these men will be greatly missed. Nathan Ham and the Country Boys performed for the February dance. Everyone had a great Mardi Gras time. The hosts and hostesses for the dance were Bernard and Kathryn Hylands and Dick and Geraldine Pike. They also did all of the decorations with help from Kathy Riley. Food was great! The winner of the 50-50 drawing was Shelia Balash, and the free dance tickets went to AC Riley and Susie Ikner. Congratulations to all of these winners! March 18 Dance The March 18 dance will present

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Lodge 202, Jourdanton Honors Everyday Heroes

Congratulations to, left to right, Sandra Hoggard, Mary Ann Barta, Evan Barta, Lloyd House, Bettie House, Kathleen Polasek, Regina House, and James House! They received Everyday Heroes pins for attending 10 or more meetings in 2015. —Photo by Amanda Hoggard

Glenn Lenderman and Friends. So come out and have a good time. Dancing is a good form of exercise. You do not have to work hard at it, and you will have a good time. Dance starts at 7 p.m. and continues until 10 p.m.; the cost is $6 for members and $8 for guests. Also, please bring a covered dish for the food table so you get to eat and dance for a small amount of money. Where else can you have such a good time that cheap!

Pay Dues By March 31 Members, please get your dues to the lodge by March 31 so you will not go on the inactive list. It is $12 for members and $15 for social members.

Lodge 202, Jourdanton says, “Happy March/April Birthdays!”

Lodge 202, Jourdanton members Kelly House (April 9), Ciara Popham (March 26) and guest Mike Rodriguez (March 28) are celebrating birthdays. They were recognized at the lodge’s March meeting. —Photo by Samuel Hoggard

If you would like to become a member, either regular or social member, please see someone at a dance or call George Scogin at 936-875-2867. Someone can fix you up. Also, when we lose a member, a plaque is added to the memorial board. You can make a donation to the lodge, in honor of that person, to the scholarship fund or any fund you want to for the lodge.

Next Business Meeting—March 18 The next business meeting will be March 18 at the lodge. It starts at 7 p.m. and usually lasts about an hour. All members are urged to attend. We will be deciding on dance lessons; so if you want to have a say in this, please attend the meeting. If there is something you want to add to the newsletter, please email me at GeorgePat@consolidated.net, or call 936-875-2867 and I will put it in the next newsletter. Kathy Riley is in charge of getting hosts and hostesses this year. If you would like to volunteer, please call Kathy at 936-634-1635, and she will be glad to schedule you. Four people or two couples would be great, so talk with your friends and give Kathy a call. Kathy has made a list of all of the SPJST and Lufkin Dance Club dances and themes for 2016. They have magnets on the back and are ideal for your refrigerator. You can pick these up at the next dance at the ticket booth. The following is a list of all of the dances and themes for 2016:

March 18—St. Patrick’s Good Luck Glenn Lenderman and Friends April 15—Cruise the Seas Linda Kaye and the Kool Kats May 20—Covered Wagon Chow Down Glenn Lenderman and Friends June 17—Hollywood Linda Kay and the Kool Kats July 15—American Pie - Hot Dogs and Ice Cream Glenn Lenderman and Friends August 19—Beach Party Trick Shot September 16—You Might Be A Redneck Hillbilly Glenn Lenderman and Friends October 21—Halloween Scares Linda Kay and the Kool Kats November 18—Let’s Give Thanks Glenn Lenderman and Friends December 16—Tis the Season Nathan Ham and the Country Boys December 31—New Year’s Eve Glenn Lenderman and Friends

I hope everyone has a great Easter, and remember what this season is all about. Fraternally, Pat Scogin —SPJST—

Lodge 202 Jourdanton member named festival queen

Lodge 202, Jourdanton met Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Jourdanton Community Center with 28 members and guests attending. Special guests were Wendy Pruski and Mike Rodriguez. President James House welcomed everyone. Katlyn Polasek led the Pledge of Allegiance. Silence was observed for deceased member Isabel Ventrcek, and for the armed forces. Kelly House thanked the lodge for helping purchase her goat at the county livestock show. A thank you was received from the Isabel Ventrcek family for the memorial gift. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Kathleen Polasek announced the Everyday Heroes for 2015 were Evan Barta, Mary Ann Barta, Sandra Hoggard, Bettie House, James House, Lloyd House, Regina House, and Kathleen Polasek. Youth Leader Regina House stated the district youth workshop will be April 16. The lodge youth will assemble backpacks for refugees arriving by

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bus in San Antonio. Congratulations to Poteet Strawberry Festival Queen Isabella Wiederhold, who is a member of Lodge 202, Jourdanton! Sales Agents Wendy Pruski and Mike Rodriguez were thanked for writing new insurance for the lodge. A large stash of rice and dried beans was collected. Regina House will take them to CAM in Poteet. The District Seven Spring Meeting will be Sunday, April 3 and will be hosted by Lodge 202. The youth will furnish the morning refreshments. Desserts are needed for the noon meal. Members are asked to set up at 9 a.m. and clean-up after the meeting. Door prizes were furnished by Mike Rodriguez. Sammy Hoggard gave the table prayer. A fried chicken lunch was served. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 202 Jourdanton seeks scholarship applicants

Attention Lodge 202, Jourdanton High School Seniors: Lodge 202, Jourdanton is offering scholarships to its graduating seniors. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please email Youth

Regina House at Leader spjst202youth@gmail.com or call 830-570-2046. Scholarship applications are due May 31, 2016. —SPJST—

Lodge 232 Houston Midtown organizational meeting set for Tuesday, March 22

Dear Friends, Greetings! You are cordially invited to attend and celebrate the organizational meeting of SPJST Lodge 232, Houston Midtown on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. The event will take place at the Czech Center Museum, located at 4920 San Jacinto at Wichita in the Museum District in Houston, Texas. Please feel free to extend this invitation to your family as well as non-members who could benefit from membership in SPJST. There will be a reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and the organizational meeting. Among the items that will be covered are the election of officers, explanation of benefits, and a discussion of ways that the Czech Center Museum may be integrated as the central focus of the Lodge 232, Houston experience. All members and their guests — including those who are members of sis-

Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point: Together We Rise

Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point partnered with Foundation United Methodist Church and sponsored two Sweet Cases for foster children through the Together We Rise program. Pictured are youth who assembled the bags. —Submitted by Ingrid Petrik, Treasurer

ter SPJST lodges in the vicinity — are welcome to attend and to share their support for the new lodge. Please call Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez at 800-727-7578 by mid-day on Monday, March 21 if you plan to attend. I look forward to seeing you there! Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—

★ ★ Reunions ★ ★

Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, and until the week prior to the reunion date and as space permits, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you.

Rural School Reunion

The annual rural school reunion will be held this year on Saturday, April 16, 2016, starting at 2 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Hall on South Czech Hall Road. Anyone who attended a rural school that was consolidated into the West Independent School District is most welcome to attend. Also if you are a family member of a person who attended one of these schools, a spouse, sibling, or friend, you are also welcome to attend. Some schools that consolidated are Alligator, Cottonwood, Denton Hill, Leroy, Leggott, Ross, Tokio, Tours, Closner, Snake Creek, Liberty Hill, Gerald, and any other school that was overlooked. For more information call Milton and Irene Peterson at 254-533-2372, Al and Georgie Soukup at 254-6620839 or Charlie and Irene Barber at 254-622-2998. A light meal will be served at 4 p.m. We hope to see you there. The road to the hall has been closed due to the bridge out, so when you leave West on FM 2114 proceed approximately five miles to Adair Road and then turn immediately right on to Marek Road and then turn right on South Czech Hall Road. Please bring your pictures. Submitted by, Milton and Irene Peterson Lodge 6, Cottonwood —SPJST—

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Cernosek Family

An old fashioned “Fun Day” will be enjoyed by all descendants of the Cernosek and Amalia Cernosek Peter families on Saturday, April 23, 2016, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a barbecue lunch at the Holy Rosary Parish Hall in Hostyn, Texas. Come help us relive some of the Cernosek family history. Bring your old photos, memorabilia, etc. Czech songs and Czech heritage will be shared. Prizes will be given. A silent auction on items brought will be held. A bouncy castle for the young, washer games and other games, dominos and cards will be available for anyone’s enjoyment. Please RSVP for catered meal count to Frank or Wanda at 210-690-8237 or 210-262-2839. Submitted by, Willie and Joyce Bohuslav Lodge 88, Houston —SPJST—

Climbing Trees By d.knape

What fun it was to have a tree to live a childhood in

All the world was make believe one learned to just pretend

Ipads and phones now all they know but what's the fun of these

What enterprise and exercise they miss not climbing trees. —SPJST—

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Lodge 38, Kovar Renovates Historical Hall

Members of Lodge 38, Kovar have been in the process of renovating our historical hall for a number of years. In 2008, we had a new roof installed on the hall. Then in 2009, the work began in earnest. First, the old wooden porch was removed and replaced with a new concrete porch. Next, the original siding was replaced with hardy board to closely match the

original. Since nearly all the work was done by volunteers, it took some time to get all this work done. In 2015, we finally had the completed hall painted. For the final step in this exterior restoration, we have installed new signs on the hall and at the intersection of Highway South and Stolle Lane. We wish to thank District One Director Donnie Victorick for

his invaluable assistance in helping us obtain these signs. He and Janice go above and beyond! Fraternally, Officers and Members of SPJST Lodge 38, Kovar —SPJST—

LEFT PHOTO: Work begins on the porch. CENTER PHOTO: 82 years of weather. RIGHT PHOTO: Raising the porch up. BELOW PHOTOS: Left to

right, Edwin Zimmerhanzel cuts it up; Alfred Hellinger; work in progress; volunteers at work - Edwin Zimmerhanzel, Johnnie Janak, and Alfred Hellinger.

LEFT PHOTO: Getting the porch ready. CENTER PHOTO: Wyatt, dad’s little helper! RIGHT PHOTO: Porch is finished! Pictured are Edwin Zimmerhanzel, Joe Sulak, Johnnie Janak, Kathy Maney, Chester and Colleen

Jenke, and Alfred Hellinger. BELOW PHOTOS: Work begins on the exterior walls; Ed takes a break; tar paper is next; Alfred and Edwin never rest!

LEFT PHOTO: Finishing touches. PHOTO 2: Edwin Zimmerhanzel installs the new signs. PHOTO 3: Finished new signs. RIGHT PHOTO: New SPJST hall sign.

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In Memory of Raymond Snokhous

Raymond J. “Popeye” Snokhous, age 86, of West, formerly of Houston, passed away early Friday morning, February 26, 2016, at his residence. A rosary was recited at 5 p.m. Sunday, February 28 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with visitation following until 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial Ray Snokhous was celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday, February 29 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption with Reverend Paul Hudson as celebrant. Military graveside rites followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery, conducted by the West Veterans Honor Guard. Raymond was born August 18, 1929, in West, the son of the late Ludwig J. “Louis” and Sidonia (Dvorsky) Snokhous. He was a very proud alumni of St. Mary’s School in West and was a 1947 graduate of West High School, prior to attending Hill Junior College in Hillsboro. Raymond went on to receive a master’s degree in finance on a football scholarship from the University of Houston and his Jurisprudence Degree from the South Texas College School of Law in Houston. He served his country in the United States Army with the 101st Air Borne stateside during the Korean War. On September 5, 1952, he was united in marriage to Jolene Grant in Houston. Jolene preceded him in death on April 11, 1997. Raymond was then united in marriage to Clarice Ann Marik on November 20, 1999, in Magdalena, Moravia, Czech Republic. Raymond was employed by Gulf Oil Corporation from 1952 through 1983, holding various positions in accounting, tax, law, and government relations. In 1983, he joined Houston Lighting and Power Company as Group Vice President of External Affairs and retired as Senior Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs. He also served as the Honorary Consul General Emeritus of the Czech Republic for the State of Texas.

He was a very faithful and dedicated member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption in West. Raymond was a member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Council; Czech Heritage Society of Texas McLennan-Hill Chapter; KJT Lodge 31; American Legion Post 478; National Rifle Association; SPJST Lodge 54, West; Czech Center Museum Houston; a former member of the International Committee of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; and many other organizations. Raymond also served on the board for the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange, St. Peter’s Catholic Student Center, and was past president of the Houston Ship Channel. He was very proud of his Czech/American heritage and made many trips to the Czech Republic helping to donate and restore churches there. He was also known as a professional boxer, be-

coming a Golden Gloves Champion for the state of Texas. He enjoyed collecting antique farm equipment, working his land, and preserving his father’s blacksmith shop for posterity. He always enjoyed a good joke and spending time with his family and many friends. Raymond is also preceded in death by his parents; brother Louis Snokhous; and sister Evelyn Urbanovsky. Survivors include his beloved wife of 17 years, Clarice Snokhous of West; son Mark Snokhous and wife Nanette of Deer Park; daughter Karen Nunneley and husband Dean of Tulsa, Oklahoma; stepsons John O’Hare and wife Lucy and James O’Hare and wife Delphine; stepdaughters Patricia Wolfe and husband Greg and Maureen Holy and husband Tom; brother James Daniels and wife Betty; sister Angeline Sulak; grandchildren Jason Snokhous and wife Kristen, Kayla Kippley and husband Matt, Kelsey Scott and husband Robert, Kyle Nunneley, and Kody Nunneley; great-granddaughters Olivia and Sidonia; stepgrandchildren

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Greg Wolfe, Christopher Wolfe, Kate LeNotre and husband Gaston, Jonathan Wolfe, Josephine O’Hare, and Oscar O’Hare; stepgreat-grandchildren Beatrice, Bernard, and Gerard; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Active pallbearers were Jason Snokhous, Kyle Nunneley, Kody Nunneley, Russell Devorsky, Nathan Kaluza, and Gary Snokhous. Honorary pallbearers were Czech Ambassador Petr Gandalovic, Honorary Czech Consul Brian Vanicek, Earl Austin, Don Jordan, Jim Stephenson, Thomas Standish, Keith Owen, and Parnell McNamara. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s School Endowment Fund, St. Mary’s Cemetery, or Texas Czech Heritage Cultural Center in La Grange. You are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Raymond in our memorial guestbook found at www.aderholdfuneralhome.com. Aderhold Funeral Home in West was in charge of arrangements. —SPJST—

Death Claims Paid in February 2016

Name Paul A. Serrano Velma Lee Leubert Glenn R. Everett Lydia Georgia Matusek Joseph Paul Hubenak Karen Ann Watson John P. Watson Richard F. McNabb Sadie Kubin James Pomikal Elton George Kunze Louise A. Bailey Brandon Lyle Boyd Anton A. Pustejovsky Lillie Mae Forson Charles Ellis Davis Clarence J. Baca Joe D. Provazek George F. Meyers Wilburn W. Reuter Arthur McKinley Swaim Anna M. Quezada George J. Reznik Genevieve Mikeska

SPJST • Temple, Texas

Lodge 258 79 226 151 92 17 17 74 135 142 88 39 183 6 25 87 88 66 66 88 204 79 84 81

Location Seguin Corpus Christi Corsicana Wharton Fort Worth New Tabor New Tabor Lovelady Ennis Houston Houston Bryan Arlington Cottonwood Ennis Temple Houston Waco Waco Houston Stephenville Corpus Christi Dallas Needville

Date of Admission 5/22/2009 1/26/1966 9/27/2011 5/05/1939 6/27/1940 11/04/1957 8/09/1955 1/23/1980 5/14/1955 6/26/1973 6/03/1948 7/20/1962 6/01/1995 7/25/1939 11/12/1941 1/10/2011 7/29/1968 4/30/1979 4/13/1978 9/10/1965 11/19/1998 12/12/2011 9/03/1959 6/11/1965

Date of Death 12/01/2015 8/23/2013 12/22/2015 5/25/2015 11/20/2015 6/26/2014 1/10/2016 1/13/2016 1/07/2016 12/15/2015 1/06/2016 1/19/2016 10/14/2015 1/02/2016 12/25/2015 2/02/2016 11/30/2015 12/13/2015 1/25/2016 12/26/2015 1/12/2016 12/09/2015 8/13/2015 1/12/2016

Age 40 84 77 92 76 56 85 77 97 81 89 69 33 78 93 71 95 84 82 83 90 60 86 75

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Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of JOHN F. BAROS. John Franklin Baros, 46, of El Campo, passed away March 4, 2016. He was born on December 24, 1969, in Houston, Texas. He is survived by wife Suzi Gleason Baros of El Campo; daughter Katelyn Baros of El Campo; son Justin Baros of El Campo; granddaughter Ella Baros of El Campo; mother Sandra Kainer Garr and husband John of Bay City; father Jim Baros and wife Lucy of El Campo;

and father and m o t h e r- i n - l a w Tom and Carol Gleason of Sikeston, Missouri. John was preceded in death by his brother Kai Baros. Vi s i t a t i o n John Baros began at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 at Triska Funeral Home with family receiving visitors from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services were at 10 am Wednesday, March 9 at the funeral home with Reverend Rick DuBroc officiating. Burial followed at Garden of Memories. Pallbearers were Randy Vacek, Randy Vacek, Jr., Clayton Vacek, Kris Stafford, Dean Machart, Todd Mick-

elson, Justin Baros, and Mark Sellers. Memorial donations may be made in his honor to Baros Educational Fund for his children and granddaughter. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.triskafuneralhome.com. Triska Funeral Home of El Campo was in charge of arrangements. Fraternally, Janie Bucek Secretary/FAC —SPJST—

Death Claims Paid in February 2016 cont’d.

Name Gus A. Dziadek, Jr. Donald Gene Kieschnick Charles R. Andreo Guadalupe Almendarez Jerry Jasper Mikus Vlasta V. Svoboda Dennis W. Pokorny Dyonis Floyd Kubelka Frank S. Juarez Evelin A. Kolar Guadalupe G. Saenz Florence Kocich Robert J. Miksch Carl Wayne Novak Augustine Armijo Cathy Brown Arno W. Pfuhl John E. Wiesner Charles R. Duvall James A. Hoepfl James Edrington Jim Joseph Bezdek Emma E. Preuss

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Lodge 79 142 88 79 183 32 48 13 191 81 79 88 88 135 79 63 63 18 172 88 73 92 151

Location Corpus Christi Houston Houston Corpus Christi Arlington Victoria Beyersville Dime Box Lufkin Needville Corpus Christi Houston Houston Ennis Corpus Christi Sweet Home Sweet Home Elgin Pasadena Houston Seymour Fort Worth Wharton

Date of Admission 7/21/1971 3/13/1972 7/01/1971 9/13/2006 12/12/1939 9/01/1938 10/01/1963 12/10/1940 5/01/1983 1/21/1954 7/05/2007 4/23/1970 7/21/1954 12/20/1965 11/27/2007 5/08/1961 4/09/1990 2/03/1999 7/11/1991 11/01/2002 10/09/2001 10/16/2000 8/05/1988

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

Date of Death 1/09/2016 12/15/2015 1/16/2016 1/10/2016 1/26/2016 1/19/2016 2/01/2016 11/10/2015 2/02/2016 1/25/2016 2/01/2016 1/27/2016 1/19/2016 9/27/2015 10/12/2015 10/28/2015 1/14/2016 2/06/2011 12/30/2015 1/02/2016 1/15/2012 11/17/2015 11/16/2015

Age 82 68 76 81 92 95 67 85 78 91 70 84 76 50 69 55 96 79 81 78 70 86 92

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We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, ANTHONY “ANTON” J. SWIECH, who went to be with our loving Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. He was born on August 10, 1933, in Willis, Texas, to John and Mary Swiech. Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, January 14 at Pat H. Foley Funeral Home. Funeral service Anton Swiech was at 10 a.m., Friday, January 15 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Houston. Interment followed at Shepard Hill Cemetery in Willis. Anthony was retired from Dresser Rand and served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. Anthony enjoyed dancing, helping with bridal dances at weddings, fishing, and playing dominoes. He was a volunteer at the VA Hospital for 48 years, a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2917, and Tuesday Club. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. He was also an active member of the Lindale Civic Club, St. Rose of Lima Church Men’s Club, Thursday Club, an usher, and participated in the yearly bazaar and fish fry. He is survived by his wife of 59 and 1/2 years, Dorothy; brother Leon and wife Christine Swiech; sister Margaret Strelec; sister Verna Wagner and husband Anton; brothers-in-law Phillip Wagner and Thomas “Joe” Wagner; and numerous loving nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Legacy of Faith. May departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Gladys Havemann Annabelle Viet —SPJST—

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In Memory of Coleman Standley

Funeral service for Coleman Ray Standley, age 78, of Lufkin, Texas, was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, in Gipson Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Cindy Doran officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Zion Cemetery in C. Standley Apple Springs. Pallbearers were Dusty Stringer, Larry Turner, Allen Lehr, Randy Deal, Stephen Rhoades, and Brad Thomas. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening, March 5 at the funeral home. Mr. Standley was born February 5, 1938, in Trinity County, the son of the late Opal (Young) and William Myrth Standley. He passed away Thursday, March 3. Mr. Standley was a 1956 graduate of Centerville High School. After serving in the United States Army, he joined the family business, The Standley Egg Farm, until the early 1980s. Subsequently, he served as Chief Deputy County Clerk for Tarrant County until his retirement. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren do things in which they were involved. He enjoyed dancing, and was a member of Lufkin Dance Club. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 191, Lufkin. He was also a member of Keltys United Methodist Church, where he was a greeter and was involved in other church activities. He worked with the Boy Scouts and was a founding member of the Hudson Volunteer Fire Department. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Standley loved life and did more for others than for himself. Survivors include wife Linda Standley of Lufkin; son and daughter-inlaw Cole and Jill Standley of Houston; daughters and sons-in-law Amy and Stephen Rhoades of Lufkin and SueAnna and Brad Thomas of Dripping Springs; stepchildren Brian McWhirter and Terri Norris; grandchildren Daniel and Emily Rhoades, Rob Thomas, Nicholas Standley, Kimberly Standley and Christine Pham; stepgrandchildren Chelsea Norris, Brittany Williams, and Brendan McWhirter; great-grandchildren Taylor Ven, Leela Henson, and Brantley

Yoakum; and a number of other family members. In addition to his parents, Mr. Standley was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years Marsha Standley; and brother J. O. Standley. Respectfully submitted, Pat Scogin, Secretary —SPJST—

In Memory of Elsie Zimmerhanzel

Elsie Kruppa Zimmerhanzel passed away peacefully on February 2, 2016. She was born 104 years ago at Ford’s Prairie in south-west Fayette County to Frank John Kruppa and Annie Adamcik. She was the sixth of their eight children. She lived her entire life within 10 miles of her birthplace. She was united in marriage with E. Zimmerhanzel Edward Frank Zimmerhanzel on November 4, 1935. They shared 51 years together until his death in 1986. Also preceding her in death were her parents; all her siblings; son John; and grandson Edwin Zimmerhanzel, Jr. Elsie is survived by son Edwin Frank (Donna); daughter Mary Ann Kallus (Marcus); daughter-in-law Mary Ann Zimmerhanzel; grandchildren Dana Bunte (Bert), Laura Frerich (Ronnie), Mark Zimmerhanzel (Beth), and Melissa Stroud (Steve); greatgrandchildren Chrissy Depine (Mark), Candace Clark (Ryan), Ashley Swinney (Michael), Edwin Zimmerhanzel, III (Kara), Darren Bunte, Joshua Zimmerhanzel (Nikki), Kelsie Frerich, Kacie Frerich, and Sean Perry (Niki); and great-great-grandchildren Zachary Kirby, Lane Depine, Emily Depine, Averie Zimmerhanzel, Rylee Clark, Easton Zimmerhanzel, Bentley Swinney, Tricia Perry, Nathan Perry, and Trevan Perry. Elsie was an amazing woman. She was active all her long life. Her last driver’s license expired on her 100th birthday. Her memory was unbelievable. She was a devout Catholic, attending church every Sunday of her life. She loved her family and hosted huge family dinners regularly until she was 90 years old. She made the best

chicken noodle soup, and her kolaches were fantastic. All her family looked forward to her poppyseed rolls and strudels. When she decided to move to the Towers shortly before her 99th birthday, she embraced the place wholeheartedly. She loved it there because there was always something going on, and she was never bored. If there was nothing else to do, she would be found doing word search puzzles or playing

It’s time to register for 2016 SPJST Summer Youth Camps! All camps will be held at SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC), located at 2001 Ledbetter Road in Ledbetter, Texas. Camp dates are: Leaders-In-Training Retreat Thursday, June 9 to Saturday, June 11

District Camps District One—Thursday, July 7 to Sunday, July 10 District Two—Thursday, July 21 to Sunday, July 24 District Three—Wednesday, July 13 to Saturday, July 16 District Four—Thursday, July 7 to Sunday, July 10 District Five—Thursday, July 7 to Sunday, July 10 District Six—Thursday, July 21 to Sunday, July 24 District Seven—Wednesday, July 13 to Saturday, July 16

Campers/adult chaperones can sign up for LIT and their camping session at the same time. All youth participants including the chaperone will be listed under one email address. The information will be stored from year to year. The registrant will need to have shot record information to complete the registration. The shot record can be entered or uploaded. The registrant

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dominos with the staff. Elsie celebrated her 104th birthday in December at the home of her son Edwin, who lives on the place where she was born. All her family were there to celebrate her wonderful life. Submitted by, Edwin and Donna Zimmerhanzel Lodge 38, Kovar —SPJST—

will need to list all medications including dosage, form of medication, and frequency. If the application is not 100 percent completed, a reminder to complete the application will be emailed. The application can be filled out on a smart phone, computer, or tablet. If anything changes prior to camp, you may make changes to the application, but you will need to let your DYC know. LITs will need to fill out a separate release form in order to participate in BubbleBall. The release forms will be mailed to the youth leaders.

A l l camp applications are due no later than June 1. I f anyone has any questions or needs any help, please contact State Youth Director Lynette Talasek at 254-7731575 or 254-931-0639. —SPJST—

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SPJST Youth

Section

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

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

Email: 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.

Past, present members invited to share memories of Bessie Petr

Dear Members, You are invited and encouraged to share memories of the late District Three Youth Counselor Bessie Petr for a special tribute in the Vestnik. Sister Bessie served as Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Leader and District Three Youth Counselor for many years and touched the lives of many generations of SPJST members. Sister Bessie passed away on February 12, 2016. Please email your stories and pictures to Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny no later than Thursday, March 31 to melaniez@vvm.com. Fraternally, Lynda Novak Lodge 84, Dallas —SPJST—

Lodge 17 New Tabor Youth Club elects officers

Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club met on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Our meeting was called to order at 3 p.m. by President Dillon Narro. Weston Beasley lead the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth Club Motto, followed by a moment of silence. Today, 22 members were present along with two guests and 15 adults. Our guests today were Easton Lopez and Jaycee Parker. Members with March birthdays are Dillon and Macy Narro. Treasurer Macey McCuller read our current club balance. This month’s charity is to collection and donate rice and beans to our local food bank for the statewide charity.

We collected 157 pounds of food. Last month, our youth club delivered valentines to the two local nursing homes. Youth Leader Holly Narro discussed upcoming important SPJST youth dates for spring and summer events. We then elected youth club officers for 2016-2017. They are:

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Lodge 25, Ennis youth helps decorate cake

President Dillon Narro Vice President Madi Kellum Secretary Macey McCuller Treasurer Tabor Dowell Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Kellner Ihlenfeldt Reporter Brandon Powell

Before our meeting ended, we turned in monies for the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive. Mrs. Susan Skrabanek led us in a game “Guess What is Green? . . . for St. Patricks Day.” We had snacks and we’re dismissed. See you all on April 3 at our next monthly meeting. Yours truely, Brandon Powell, Secretary —SPJST—

Dear Readers, Last Sunday, March 6, 2016, we had a meeting and our Easter egg hunt. I said the Pledge of Allegiance. I helped my grandma decorate the cake. I had so much fun seeing all my friends. Fraternally yours, Madison Holland —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton youth participates in officer training

An SPJST Connection!

You never know who you will run into! While on my way back from a Lodge 88, Houston visit, I stopped at Texas Seafood and Steak House in Somerville. That’s where I ran into Morgan Sebesta! Morgan is a Leader-InTraining (LIT) and youth member at Lodge 9, Snook. It’s so much fun to see these young people growing up - but not as much fun to realize that that means I’m getting older. Great to see you, Morgan, and I hope to see you again soon! —Lynette Talasek State Youth Director

Hi! Just want to thank my Lee Lee who is the District Six Youth Counselor. She held our officer training yesterday - March 6, 2016. She went over how to be a better officer, the duties of being a youth club officer, and so much more. The best part was she gave us door prizes, and I got an SPJST flashlight. I will take it to camp. We also had ice cream floats. Grant Bubela —SPJST—

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Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Leader sets 2016 calendar dates

Dear Vestnik Readers, SPJST Lodge 47 Seaton Youth Club held its regular monthly meeting on March 6, 2016, at 1 p.m. with 32 members present. Hunter Bartek called the meeting to order and asked Dannikka Bartek to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST youth club motto. Birthdays for March are Debbie Alexander, Brandon Bartek, and myself. Old Business The delivery of socks and homemade valentines to the veterans at the VA nursing home was on February 13. February 20 was the District Two Skating Party at Wheel’s in Temple.

New Business Today was the election of officers; beans and rice were brought for the statewide SPJST food drive; and there was an Easter egg hunt. Even the Easter bunny came to visit the kids and take a group picture with them. Thanks to the mother lodge members for coming out and watching the kids hunt eggs. Officers for the 2016-2017 youth year are: President Hunter Bartek Vice President Ryan Festa Secretary Chase Alexander Treasurer Jamie Bostick Reporter Katelyn Erskine Sergeant-at-Arms Zoe Talasek

The District Two Spring Meeting is at Lodge 48, Beyersville on March 13. Registration is from 1 to 2 p.m. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. Please bring your “thank you” cards you made at home. Amber had copies of the rules at the meeting, or you can look them up

in your handbook. March 19 and 20 is the SPJST Youth Leaders Workshop at the Home Office in Temple. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Everyone needs to get tickets and sell them for the drawing to help the Frankie Klinkovsky Scholarship Fund. The prizes are: 1st prize - 42-inch Gravely Zero Turning Mower 2nd prize - Pro Attachment Series, includes trimmer, edger, and pruner (pole saw) with 3-foot extension 3rd prize - 16-inch Echo CS-370 Chain Saw

The drawing will be held at the next meeting on Sunday, April 3, which is the same day that we will honor the 75and 50-year Lodge 47 members. There will be a covered dish dinner after the meeting so bring a side dish or a dessert. Remember, someday you may receive one of these scholarships in Frankie’s name. He was always a big

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supporter of the youth of SPJST. We need to sell a lot more tickets. We need to sell at places like Sam’s, Wal-Mart, and Tractor Supply, and President Edwin Pechal said that they can be sold at Ratibor Country Grill. We need everyone’s help to make this a successful fundraiser. Beseda practice follows the meeting today at 3 or 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 10 - District Two Beseda fundraiser at Seaton Star Hall. Drive-thru or dine-in, and plates are $8 each. Watch the Vestnik for more details. Sunday, April 17 - Battle dance with the Majeks and Fritz Hodde Band. The youth club will sell hamburgers. Please sign up to work. Saturday, May 7 - SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration at Seaton Star Hall. The youth club will sell Slovacek sausage wraps, chips, etc. Saturday, June 4 - Youth club meeting at 10 a.m. This is a Saturday morning. We will then make potato salad for the picnic and set up tables for the picnic.

Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Members Hunt Easter Eggs

Dear Readers, Lodge 25, Ennis met Sunday, March 6, 2015, and held its annual Easter egg hunt. Everyone was reminded to bring garage sale items and to also start planning for YAD. Thank you to Margaret for bringing the “Guessing Game Jelly Beans.”

Next Meeting—April 3 Our next meeting will be held Sunday, April 3. See you then! Fraternally yours, Rita Holland, Youth Leader —SPJST—

TOP LEFT PHOTO: The egg hunters gather with their baskets, sacks, and bags! TOP CENTER PHOTO: Aubrey finds two prize eggs! TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Austen, Pierce, Preston, April, and Misty show off their Easter eggs. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Jessica,

Luke, and Jake look for eggs. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Everyone sings “Happy 16th Birthday to King Pierce.” BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Paige and Aubrey win the dollar door prize, and Misty wins the guessing game.

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Sunday, June 5 - Annual Star Hall picnic. Monday, June 6 - Graduates will be honored at the mother lodge meeting. Thursday, June 9 to Saturday, June 11 - Leaders-In-Training camp at SPJST Education and Nature Center. Friday, June 17 - District Two swim party. All YAD cards will be due. Sunday, July 3 - Monthly youth club meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 9 - District Two Youth Achievement Day at Seaton Star Hall. Friday, July 15 - Youth club will sell hamburgers at the lodge’s barbecue cookoff. Saturday, July 16 - Barbecue cookoff at Seaton Star Hall. Thursday, July 21 to Saturday, July 24 - District Two camp at SPJST Education and Nature Center. The theme for camp this year is “Treasure Island.” Saturday, August 6 - State Youth Achievement Day at the Mayborn Civic and Convention Center in Temple. Sunday, August 7 - Monthly youth club meeting at 1 p.m. Friday, August 12 to Sunday, August 14 - Annual Corpus Christi Getaway. Saturday, September 17 - Outdoor Extravaganza at Lodge 47. Sunday, September 18 - District Two Fall Fun Day at Lodge 80, Holland. Fraternally, Joyce Kraatz, Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth share fun times

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Fun at Skating Party I had so much fun at the skating party. Emma Regan

new officers At the March meeting, we elected new officers. Morgan Porubsky

ninja Turtle Basket I am doing an Easter egg hunt today with my new Ninja Turtle basket. Everhett Bartek

San antonio Stock Show Last weekend, I went to San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. It was fun. Ryan Festa

Fun with district Friends I went skating with SPJST and had a lot of fun with my friends from all over the district. Camdon Bartek

ready for the Spring meeting I had fun with my family and friends at our skating party. I am looking forward to the spring meeting. Kyndall Carroll

roller Skating In February, my mom and my brothers and I went roller skating. Seth Martinez

Baseball is Favorite Sport This weekend, I had a tournament from my high school baseball team. We went four and one in our games. Spring break starts district with 12 games I believe. Baseball is my favorite sport. Colton Regan

Baseball Tournament I had a baseball tournament this weekend. We won second place overall. I had fun at the skating party last month. Kasen Carroll

Fun at the Skating Party I had fun at the skating party. That was the third time I have been. I want to thank you for bringing us to Wheels. SPJST people rule! PS - You are the best! Ariana Federle •••

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Skating and Pizza I had fun skating at Wheels. I love their pizza. I can’t skate that good; I keep falling. Lydia Federle

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valentines for veterans In February, my SPJST youth club went to the VA Nursing Home in Temple to hand out valentine cards. The residents were very happy to see our youth. I had a lot of fun seeing the Vets. We also donated socks to them. Tyson Bilbrey —SPJST—

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Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Deliver Valentines to Temple VA Nursing Home Saturday, February 20, 2016 • Wheels Family Skating Center • Submitted by Joyce Kraatz, Youth Leader

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Lodge 49, Rowena youth share activities

colt’s Birthday Dear SPJST, Last night, we celebrated Colt’s birthday. It was fun. We played a dodge ball tournament. We ate and swam. It was awesome. Tanner Wood •••

Barbecue cookoff Dear SPJST, On March 5, 2016, we had a barbecue cookoff. It was fun. My dad did not win anything. We got to wear cool clothes. They were camouflage. Hunter Wood •••

Friends, Family, Barbecue Dear SPJST, We went to a Texas Independence Day Cookoff in San Angelo this weekend. We all had lots of fun hanging out with our friends and family while eating good barbecue. Morgann Wood •••

Great Week Dear SPJST, My week has been great. My brother had his birthday so we went to Nanny and Grandpa’s for a birthday party. I got to spend the night with my cousins. Tracy Schwertner •••

Wonderful Weekend Dear SPJST, I have been having a wonderful weekend. I got to hang out with all of my aunts, uncles, and cousins. We went down to the tank and played dodge ball. I’m not ready for them to go back home. Grace Schwertner •••

chasing a Jackrabbit Dear SPJST, I got to go the Blumentritt’s, and we had Colt’s and Randa’s birthday. We played dodge ball in the dark, and it was so much fun. We also got to chase a jackrabbit in the dark, and it was so much fun. Olivia Schwertner •••

calling contest Dear SPJST, We were in a calling contest this weekend. We didn’t win, but we had a great time. Sutton Schwertner •••

Birthday at nanny’s House Dear SPJST, On March 3, 2016, we had a birthday party for me. It was at Nanny’s house. Colt Schwertner •••

Swimming in the Tank Dear SPJST, I went to Colt’s birthday party, and we went swimming in the tank. We had a campfire and ate s’mores. And, we scared Olivia and Grace, and I was with Morgann! Bella Schwertner

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Lodge 88, Houston youth elect 2016 officers

The youth club of Lodge 88, Houston elected new officers at our March meeting. SPJST State Youth Director Lynette Talasek led us in the balloting process. I was elected as 2016-2017 youth club president. I look forward to presiding at our meetings, giving direction and ideas, and representing the Lodge 88 Youth Club. I appreciate everyone voting for me! Fraternally, Nathan G. Polly, Reporter —SPJST—

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driving a Helicopter Dear SPJST, I was at the air show and was driving a helicopter on a computer. It was an Osprey. I never crashed. Brody Schwertner —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Members Attend District Two Skating Party Saturday, February 20, 2016 • Wheels Family Skating Center • Temple, Texas • Submitted by Joyce Kraatz, Youth Leader

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Lodge 88, Houston youth to serve as secretary

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club held elections for our new officers at the Sunday, March 6 meeting. I was elected as secretary for our youth club. I am looking forward to reading the member register, all correspondence, and the minutes at each youth club meeting. Congratulations to my fellow elected officers. Fraternally, Jered J. Polly Publicity Committee —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club invites all to Easter egg hunt this Saturday

We are also collecting rice and beans for a statewide charity project. If you would like to donate to it, we would really appreciate it. All food collected will go to the food bank. I hope to see you there! Fraternally, Michelle Wockenfuss, Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST—

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Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club Easter party this Saturday

Dear Members, Don’t forget that our Easter party is this Saturday, March 19, 2016, at 2 p.m. We will have lots of eggs to hunt, food, and get a prize and a visit from the bunny. All of the youth club families are asked to bring desserts to share. See you then! Fraternally, Keith Wockenfuss, President —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Members Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 6, 2016 • Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall • Submitted by Joyce Kraatz, Youth Leader

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 47, Seaton youth are pictured with the Easter Bunny. Front, left to right, Lydia Federle, Nash Belson, Braden Gilliam, Tyson Bilbrey, Camdon Bartek, Everhett Bartek, Easter Bunny, Rebecca Federle, Dannikka Bartek, Brinley Belson, Kal-El Martinez, Tristan Martinez, Seth Martinez, Angelina Ringwald, Braxton White, and Payton White. Back: Ar-

iana Federle, Julia Zavodny, Kyndall Carroll, Ryan Festa, Colton Regan, Emma Regan, and Zoe Talasek. CENTER PHOTO: Awaiting the hunt are, left to right, Braden Gilliam, Nash Belson, Tyson Bilbrey, Lydia Federle, Brinley Belson, and Ariana Federle. RIGHT PHOTO: Brandon and Shannon White assist son Braxton with his Easter hunt finds.

LEFT PHOTO: Rebecca Federle visits with the Easter Bunny. PHOTO 2: Chelsea Bilbrey lines up the youth for the egg hunt. PHOTO 3: Tyson Bil-

brey is pictured with the Easter Bunny. PHOTO 4: Payton White shares a moment with the Bunny. RIGHT PHOTO: The egg hunt is on!

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Czech School of Dallas invites all to annual Kraslice workshop

V pořadí již 3. Velikonoční dílna proběhne v budově dallaského Sokola v neděli 20. března, od 10 hodin ráno. Přineste si výdutky, či celá vejce, naučíme vás jak na jejich vyfouknutí. Budeme mít včelí vosk, speciální náčiní i barvy. Doporučuji vejce z domácího chovu a pokud možno hnědá, protože lépe chytají barvu a nejsou tak křehká. Budu opět ukazovat techniku malování včelím voskem a letos přidáme ještě barevné voskovky. V průběhu dne se odehrají 3 instruktážní demonstrace: v 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., a v 1:00 p.m. Pro děti bude opět připraven stůl s klasickými netoxickými barvami, tiskátky a samolepkami. Vzhledem k tomu, že budeme pracovat s voskem a barvami, oblékněte si pracovní oděv, kterého vám nebude líto, když se zničí. Přineste s sebou něco malého na zub, voda a studený čaj bude k dispozici. Prosím RSVP na czechschoolofdallas@yahoo.com, kolik lidí bude ve vaší skupince abychom se na vás nachystali. Těším se opět po roce na shledanou! Nina Marcussen

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TCGS offers Easter egg ornaments The third annual Easter egg workshop will be held Sunday, March 20, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sokol Dallas building, 7448 Greenville Avenue in Dallas, Texas. Bring your own emptied egg shell. If you don’t know how to do it, don’t worry - we will show you how - just bring as many eggs as you need. I recommend you bring eggs from free range/local farmer chickens. Brown eggs absorb dye better, and their shell is sturdier. We will have bees wax, special tools, and dyes. I will demonstrate bees wax batique technique, and this year, we will also use wax crayon technique. There will be three instructional showcases during the day: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. We will have non-toxic dyes for children. Please wear an outfit that will allow you to get messy while working with wax and dyes. This is a potluck so feel free to bring a plate to share. We will have water and iced tea. Please RSVP with the number of people in your party to allow us to plan better. Send an email to czechschoolofdallas@yahoo.com. I look forward to seeing you here again! Nina Marcussen Czech School of Dallas —SPJST—

The egg is a symbol of eternal life and future hope. Throughout history, eggs have been eaten and also decorated for gifts to celebrate the miracle of life and spiritual renewal. Traditions, evolving from the egg, have been carried on by Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Italians, Mexicans, Finns, Hungarians, Irish, Germans, Belgians, and French, as well as by the Czechoslovaks. Many of the traditions are still observed and practiced today, especially in the villages.

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To carry on the egg tradition of giving decorated eggs as Easter gifts, TCGS has purchased an assortment of beautiful glass egg ornaments that you can be proud to give and anyone would be excited and happy to receive. These eggs may be ordered by contacting Nancy Machu, nbmachu@aol.com or 512-218-1559, or by stopping by our gift shop downstairs at the SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street in Temple. Please call ahead if you wish to visit the gift shop to verify that a TCGS member will be in the store to assist you. The eggs can also be shipped for a small shipping charge. —SPJST—

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Czech SpringFest set for April 3 at Lodge 88 Houston

The annual Czech SpringFest is Sunday, April 3, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, located at 1435 Beall Street at 15th Street in the Heights. Kovanda’s Czech Band will play from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Mark Halata Band will play from 3 to 6 p.m. Guest artist Jaroslav Rod, Drator from Dubnica nad Vahom, Slovensko Republic will demonstrate the art of weaving jewelry and other art forms. A traditional Czech Sunday dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Costs are adults - $10 and children under 11 - $7. Soup and sausage with sauerkraut will be served at 1 p.m. Activities include a kolache eating contest, cultural exhibits, silent auction, country store, and vendors. Admission is $8 per person. Children under 11 will be admitted free of charge. The event is sponsored by Czech Heritage Society of Texas, Harris County Chapter and benefits the CHSHCC Library and Archives. For more information, call 713-349-0500 or email chsheritage20@att.net. See the advertisement in this week’s Vestnik. —SPJST—

the home of Anastazie Hosek in Houston. Like warrior harpies, unabashed they took for their meal a mother most fair in the prime of her life. In the morning of a poetically beautiful autumn day the generous heart of a faithful and honest woman quit beating; a loyal heart devoted to her family and her people. She was not brought into a prosaic life but instead a life full of gloom and worry during the beginning of her life. She did not shirk the difficult Texas farm work while raising her children; from her youth she was instilled with noble principles that caused her heart to overflow. She joined with her husband, Tom, to build a carefree life for their family. She was an able helper to him both on the farm and at their business. They lived together in mythical spirit surrounded by the love for their children. Alas, into this chalice of love there fell a drop of bitter wormwood. Having reached the fulfillment of their desires, a secure home, she was torn from the family circle by the harsh intervention of relentless fate. I remember in admiration her unpretentious work in the lodge environ-

ment; admired her ardent love for the old country. Her direct, down-to-earth leadership gained her the respect and friendship of all those with whom she came into contact. She helped all who needed her help. Her generous hands didn’t close for anyone. If Providence rewards honesty with eternal peace, surely the grave of sister Hosek will be abloom with flowers cradling her in her eternal dream with their intoxicating scent. Assuredly even a bird will fly to her grave, on silken wing, and sing her a song of love and of happiness and bring impassioned greetings from all the neighborhoods of Houston who wholeheartedly loved her and will always remember her. Jos. R. Anton —SPJST—

University of Texas “Czechs Mix” Welcomes SPJST Visitors

From the Vestnik Archives

Editor’s Note: I received this in last week’s email from Texas Czech Genealogical Society volunteer Carolyn Holub who is translating Czech obituaries from past Vestniks. Carolyn writes, “This was published in the October 23, 1940, issue of Vestnik - vol. 28 No. 43 - page 18. It is so beautifully poetic that I wanted to share it with you.” Thank you, Carolyn, for sharing, and for your dedication to preserving our Czech and SPJST history. Houston, Texas

Destiny comes… it comes finally but at high cost, it comes on land, it comes through the air, and here and there it’s wings touch the lives of people. The wings of fate are cold with ice and frost . . . Last week they stopped at

During the spring semester, University of Texas Czech students and their instructors meet every Monday afternoon for the “Czechs Mix” social at Austin Pizza. The weekly event provides students with the opportunity to practice their language skills while they enjoy pizza and the camaraderie that radiates during the weekly off-campus ritual. SPJST President Brian and Joan Vanicek took advantage of beautifully sunny skies on President’s Day to visit Czech Mix and catch up on developments radiating from the UT-Austin Czech program. Recent enrollment statistics are: Spring 2016 First-year Czech enrollment: 7 students; Spring 2016 Second-year Czech enrollment: 8 students; Fall 2015 Texas Czechs: Cowboys and Kolaches - Enrollment: 27 students; and Spring 2015 Cuisine and Culture of Central and Eastern Europe: 40 students. Among those attending are, far left, front, Austin filmmaker Jeffrey Brown; third from right, UT Czech Professor Dr. Mark Hopkins; second from right, UT Czech Professor Dr. Christian Hilchey; and third from right, Joan Vanicek.

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Happy easter Veselé Velikonoce

In the years before 1989 when Czechoslovakia became a free country again, the meaning of Easter (Velikonoce — from Veliké noci or Great Nights) was limited to the welcoming of spring. The religious connotations of Easter were suppressed under the communist regime. Nowadays, people are again aware of the religious origin of Easter, but Easter has not become a serious religious holiday. Easter in the Czech Republic is a fun time. Many traditions are still observed and practiced, especially in villages, and different regions may have their own traditions and customs. Many symbols of Easter are related to the spring and beginning of new life. In the Czech Republic, Easter symbols include:

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Eggs and kraslice The hand-painted or decorated egg (kraslice) is the most recognizable symbol of Czech Easter. Easter eggs are decorated by girls to be given to boys on Easter Monday. There are many techniques to decorate Easter eggs and they usually require a certain level of skill. Different materials can be used, such as bee’s wax, straw (hay), watercolors, onion peels, and picture stickers. There are no limitations in creating pretty, colorful eggs. A nationwide Easter egg contest is held in many Czech cities around Easter time.

Baby Animals— Lamb, Bunny Rabbit, Chicken One Easter tradition is to bake a lamb, but in the Czech Republic real lamb is usually replaced by one made from gingerbread.

Pussywillow and Pomlázka Young, live pussywillow twigs are thought to bring health and youth to anyone who is whipped with them. A pomlázka (from pomladit or “make younger”) — a braided whip made from pussywillow twigs — has therefore been used for centuries by boys

The Days Before Easter Sunday Children finish school on Ugly Wednesday - škaredá středa - which is a good idea because they need to spend some serious time on making Easter what it should be. In the evening of Green Thursday - Zelení čtvrtek - every boy in the village equips himself with a wooden rattle - řehtačka - which is specially made for the purpose, the boys form a group and walk through the village, rattling their rattles vigorously so the noise can be heard from afar. The

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meaning of the rattling is to chase away Judas. The same procedure repeats on Good Friday - Velkí pátek - and one more time on White Saturday - Bílá sobota - when the boys don’t only walk through the village, but stop at every house in the morning and rattle until they’re given money which they then split between themselves. Easter Sunday Easter Sunday - Neděle velikonoční - is a day of preparations for Easter

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who go caroling on Easter Monday and symbolically whip girls on the legs. Boys used to make their own pomlázky in the past (the more twigs, the more difficult it was to braid one), but this tradition and skill is long gone and pomlázky can be bought in stores and on the streets. Some men don’t even bother and use a single twig or even a wooden spoon! Dousing Dousing a girl with water has a similar symbolic meaning as the pomlázka.

The Color Red Red and other bright colors symbolize health, joy, happiness and new life that comes with the spring.

Wednesday Evenings Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)— at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive, Taylor, 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, 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 888785-4500; 979-968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org

First/Third Tuesdays each Month Tarok Lessons with Tarok Champion Jimmie Coufal—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 7 p.m.: Designed for all skill levels, beginners to proficient. Come enjoy some inexpensive entertainment; it’s a great social game. Get off your Xbox and join us. Free and open to everyone. For information, call 254-899-2935. Mondays during Spring Semester Brazos Valley CHS Czech Language Class— 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. Instructor is Jan Benes, Czech Education Foundation of Texas Fellow Hlavinka Fellow-selected student from the Czech Republic. For information, contact Jo Ann 979846-2035; or Lynette 979-450-1820/email lurbanovsky@gmail.com. Submitted by JoAnn Zaeske, Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station.

Second/Fourth Tuesdays each Month Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center “Svacina Time!”—at 119 West French Avenue, Temple: Bi-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 254-8992935; or email czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com. Submitted by Susan Chandler, Museum Administrator, CHMGC.

March 11 Movie Night—at Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto, Houston: Woman in Gold (2015) - Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the Austrian government to recover Gustave Klimt’s “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I,” which she believes rightfully belongs to her family. Free and open to the public. Doors open at

6:30 p.m.; movie begins at 7 p.m. For information, contact CCMH 713-528-2060; or via email: events@czechcenter.org.

April 3 Czech SpringFest—at Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights), 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, located at 1435 Beall Street at 15th Street in the Heights: Czech music; guest artist; traditional Czech dinner; adults - $10; children under 11 - $7; kolache eating contest; cultural exhibits; silent auction; country store; soup and sausage with sauerkraut; and vendors. Admission, $8 per person. Children under 11, free. Event sponsored by Harris County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas and benefits CHSHCC Library and Archives. For more information, call 713-349-0500; or email chsheritage20@att.net. See advertisement on page 28.

April 8 Movie Night—at Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto Houston, Texas 77004: Mistri (Champions) (2004) - A dark comedy set in 1969, a group of misfits gather and watch the Czech National Hockey Team play Russia in a desolate village on the Czech border. Fueled by the prophetic visions of an alcoholic, the self-obsessed fans follow a much less successful course than the national team. Free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; movie begins at 7 p.m. For information, contact CCMH 713-528-2060; or via email: events@czechcenter.org.

April 9 TOCA Annual Banquet—at TCHCC, 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, La Grange. Czech founded organizations of Texas. Dinner, awards ceremony, 4 p.m. in Hanslik Hall. For information, call 888-7854500; 979-968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org.

April 17 Polkaworks hosts Varied and Vibrant Sources of the Czech Song in Texas—in the Capitol Extension Auditorium in the State Capito, Austin at 2 p.m.: a talk and demonstration given by accordionists and music scholars Dr. John Novak and Frances Barton on Texas Czech folk music in support of their forthcoming book. Event is free and is offered in conjunction with the multi-media exhibition Texas Czechs: Rooted in Tradition on display at the State Capitol Visitors Center (CVC) through June 12. Find more info at polkaworks.org; or call 512-448-4536. For CVC hours, call 512305-8400. You may also contact Dawn Orsak 512-825-2249/cell; via email dawnorsak@gmail.com; on Twitter @svacinaproject; and read her blog www.svacinaproject.blogspot.com. Submitted by Dawn Orsak, Lodge 187, Round Rock —SPJST—

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Monday. Girls paint, color, and decorate eggs, if they haven’t done so before, and boys prepare their pomlázky!

Easter Monday Easter Monday - Pondělí velikonoční - is a day off, the day of the pomlázka. The origin of the pomlázka tradition (pomlázka meaning both the whip and the tradition itself) dates back to pagan times. Its original purpose and symbolic meaning is to chase away illness and bad spirits and bring health and youth for the rest of the year to everyone who is whipped with the young pussywillow twigs. In the past, pomlázka was not only used by boys to whip girls, but also by the farmer’s wife to whip the livestock, as well as everyone in the household, including men and children. Boys would whip girls lightly on the legs and possibly douse them with water, which had a similar symbolic meaning. An Easter carol, usually asking for an egg or two, would be recited by the boy while whipping.

The girl would then reward the boy with a painted egg or candy and tie a ribbon around his pomlázka. As the boys progressed through the village, their bags filled up with eggs and their pomlázky were adorned with more and more colorful ribbons.

This tradition is still largely upheld, especially in villages and small towns, although it may have lost its symbol-

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often given instead of or in addition to painted eggs and candy. So by early afternoon, groups of happy men can be seen staggering along the road. All that aside, Easter still remains

one of the most joyful and fun holidays on the Czech calendar.

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

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; but good news; 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. Friday, March 18—Social Sunday, March 27—Marek Family Day Sunday, April 3—Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, April 15—Social Saturday, April 16—Rural school reunion

Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Note: The bridge on the road to the hall is out; but there is a detour to the hall. Directions: Take Farm Road 2114 East for 5 miles. Turn right on Adair Road and immediately veer right onto Marek Road. Marek Road runs into Czech Hall Road. Turn right onto Czech Hall Road. Hall on the left about 1/2 mile down. Hall Rental Information: 254-799-8550; Hall Phone: 254-2278759. 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 254799-8550; 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.

Sunday, April 3—Glen Collins Band, country western. 3 to 7 p.m. $8 per person Sunday, April 10—Jerry Haisler, polka/waltz, 3 to 7 p.m. $10/person. Kitchen will be open

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, March 19—15th party rental Saturday, March 26—15th party rental

Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay on Hwy 287 East until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and go under the overpass at Interstate 45. Go approx. 3/4

mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 972-875-8381; Hall Phone: 972-875-8381. 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 free admission • Old-fashioned hamburgers and grilled cheese sandwiches sold every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. • Fish burgers available on Fridays during Lent: Friday, February 12 through Friday, March 25

Wednesday, March 16—Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Guest musician Fritz Hodde Friday, March 18—Old Friends, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Fish burgers sold during lent Monday, March 21—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor SPJST Hall Friday, March 25—Old Friends, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Fish burgers sold during lent

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. All Wednesday and Friday night dances are free admission. Old-fashioned hamburgers served every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.; fish burgers also sold during Lent.

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, March 26—Gordon Collier Band Saturday, April 2—Midnight Mustangs Saturday, April 9—Gordon Collier Band Saturday, April 23—Lost Heart Highway

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

Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Directions: From IH-35 East in Dallas, take IH-20 East. From IH-

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20 East, take the IH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. IH-45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street; take a right on Floyd Street. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: 469-951-7396. Hall Phone: 214-823-0072. Band Bookings: Cherri Petr 214-352-4397. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Held one hour before the adult lodge meeting at the lodge hall unless otherwise noted. 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, March 19—private party Saturday, March 26—no dance

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) Tuesday, March 22—Game night at Lodge 92, 7 p.m. Friday, March 25—Good Friday - Al Nelson Concert, $12, includes barbecue plate with tea or coffee - 6 to 8 p.m. dinner; 8 to 10 p.m. show

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 National Hall Events Manager Jon Durham 817-6241361. Also visit Lodge 92 website www.nationalhallfort-worth.com. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Game Nights: Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month. Randy and the 92nd Road House Band plays every first Sunday. Dressy casual. LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Friday in March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. For meeting location, call Secretary 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) Tuesday, April 5—Lodge meeting, 6 p.m. at Spring Creek Barbecue

Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Check Věstník for times or call one of the following: 817-295-6497; 817-371-0255; 972-268-0022; or 817905-2097. LODGE 181, CONROE (5) Note: Lodge meeting location/time will be announced in the Vestnik.

Lodge Meetings: Lodge meeting location/time will be announced in the Vestnik. 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. 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.

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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 210-215-9494. —SPJST—

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