Vestnik 2016 04 06 by SPJST

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SPJST mourns loss of Honorary District Six Director Matt S. Vanek

Honorary District Six Director Matt S. Vanek, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016, after a lengthy illness. Funeral mass was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30 at Ascension of Our Lord Moravia Catholic Church. He was laid to rest at Ascension of Our Lord Cemetery in Moravia with military honors. Pallbearers were David Knapek, Ted Vanek, Jim Nelson, Dennis Zarosky, Arthur Zarosky, and Victor Orsak. Honorary pallbearers were all associates of Gulf Truck and Tractor, RVOS Farm Mutual Insurance Co., and SPJST. Visitation was Tuesday, March 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. Rosary followed at 7 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home in Victoria. Brother Vanek was born in Moravia to Joe and Mary (Tylich) Vanek on March 13, 1927. He served in the United States Navy in World War II. He then started a career with International Harvester Corp for 18 years. He also worked for Gulf Truck and Tractor for more than 30 years. A member of SPJST Lodge 32, Victoria, he served as District Six Director from 1977 to 2000 and as Supreme Lodge Chairman from 1996

to 2000. He was also a sales agent. Brother Vanek retired as a director and agent for RVOS Farm Mutual Insurance Company. He also served as a director of Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange. Brother Vanek assisted Boy Scouts of America Troop 364 helping his sons obtain Eagle Scout rankings. He organized the Vanek Brothers Band which is now known as the EZ Country Band. He was a third generation cattle rancher in Moravia. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, KJT Society No. 115, Victoria; Knights of Columbus Council No. 1329; VFW Post 4116; American Legion Post 166; Hermann Sons; Victoria County Czech Heritage Society; and Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center. Brother Vanek never ceased to read the newspaper, magazines, and books. He was an independent and insightful source of commentary regarding local, national, and world news, and he enjoyed fraternal work. He was devoted to his wife Henrietta for more than 60 years. He is also survived by wife Henri-

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Lodge 232, Houston Midtown Organizational Meeting Held at Czech Center Museum Houston

The organizational meeting for SPJST Lodge 232, Houston Midtown — was held Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at the Czech Center Museum Houston. Activities commenced with a wine and kolache reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by a barbecue dinner and the organizational meeting. Members of sister SPJST lodges in the vicinity as well Effie and Bill Rosene, seated, the driving force beas SPJST officials hind the Czech Center Museum Houston, are picattended and shared tured with the newly organized Lodge 232, Houston their support for the Midtown officers. Officers are, Secretary Cathy Rosene Anderson, seated, right, and in back, Presinew lodge. “This represents dent C.W. Roberts, left, and Vice President Clay Zapalac. The lodge was organized on March 22, and its an exciting night home base will be the Czech Center Museum Housfor SPJST in that it ton, located at 4920 San Jacinto in Houston, Texas. marks the organiza- The next meeting is April 19 at 6:30 p.m. tion of the first new SPJST lodge in nine years,” said Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt, SPJST Supreme Lodge President District One Director/Supreme Lodge Brian Vanicek. “We’re here — all of Chairman Donnie Victorick, State us, this evening — to help make good Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank things happen for this new lodge. To Horak, District Five Fraternal Activimake a positive difference in the lives ties Coordinator Pat Bruce, District of its members and in this part of city Five Youth Counselor Barbara Lin— the Gateway to the Museum Dis- ney-Gonzales, and Districts Five/Six Fraternal Field Manager Delisle Dotrict!” herty. Words of encouragement were delivered during the evening by SPJST Vice President Clifton Coufal, District Continued on Page 10.

Inside Th is Week’s Vestnik

In Memoriam ......................................21 Youth Section ....................................23 Vestnik Project...................................31 Lodge Calendar ............................35-36 Czech Culture ....................................37 Advertisements .................................39

April 6, 2016

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S.P.J.S.T. purchases senior living facility in Hillje

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Scenes from Youth Leaders Retreat

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Lodge 88 Houston member hosts free anniversary dance

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

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

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

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, 305 Bluehaw Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628-6367 - 512-948-5339 - tcannon4715@yahoo.com District Three - Lynda Novak, 7153 Cornelia Ln, Dallas, Texas 75214 - 972-948-4456 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76903 - 325-651-5884 District Five - 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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’m sounding like a broken record again! This week’s Vestnik is another 40-page issue. Unfortunately, it was not enough pages as several items are awaiting the next Vestnik. Please stay tuned for these upcoming features: • Dedication of November 5, 2009 Fort Hood Memorial

• Memorial tribute to former District Three Youth Counselor Bessie Petr • Scenes from District Six Delegates’ Meeting

• Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club’s April Meeting Activities

We certainly appreciate all of your submissions. You make the Vestnik what it is, and we could not do it without your contributions. If you have submitted something recently and have not seen it in print, please let me know. We have had a lot of information coming through, and we may have missed something. Please do not be shy - give me a call so we can make it right! Thanks again for your dedication to our weekly newspaper and to SPJST!

Send Us Your Prom Photos Few things are as common in April as flowers and showers, but school proms come pretty close. Several schools will hold these annual dances in the next couple of weeks, and the Vestnik wants to feature prom photos of SPJST members. Text photos to 254-534-0807 or email to melaniez@vvm.com. Include the names of those pictured in the photo, SPJST lodge number of

the members pictured, and which school’s prom the subjects attended. At least one person should be an SPJST member in couple photos, and the majority of people should be SPJST members in group photos. We look forward to seeing your prom pictures!

Pass the Hat Carolyn Pechacek of Lodge 88, Houston shared a great idea recently. She suggested that lodges “pass the hat” at meetings or events a couple times a year and encourage members/guests to donate to the Czech Heritage Museum. This could really make a big difference. Thanks, Carolyn, for the idea.

April 13 Deadline The 32nd SPJST Convention is just around the corner. It begins with a Howdy Party on Sunday, June 12 at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. The deadline for recommendations for changes to the SPJST ByLaws or to the Special Structure Committee’s Proposed Recommendations to the By-Laws of SPJST, as published in the September 9, 2015, Vestnik is Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Recommendations must be signed and submitted to any member of the By-Law Committee. Contact information is listed on page 2 of this Vestnik. Likewise, any request for donations or financial assistance that requires Finance Committee review must be in the hands of the Finance Committee, in writing, before Wednesday, April 13. Those requests should be submitted to any member of the Finance Committee listed on page 2 of this week’s Vestnik. —SPJST—

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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

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Family Fun and Important Dates

April 9

Lodge 38, Kovar hosts SPJST Float: Smithville Jamboree (1) April 10 District One Spring Meeting Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) April 10 District Two Beseda Dancers’ Barbecue Fundraiser Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall (2) April 10 District Five Delegates’ Meeting Lodge 88, Houston (5) 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 Lodge 88, Houston (5) April 16 District Seven Youth Development Workshop The Racquet Club of Camino Real, San Antonio (7) April 16 Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Garage Sale (3) April 16 Lodge 81, Needville hosts SPJST Float: Needville Youth Fair Parade (5) April 17 Lodge 38, Kovar Dinner and Country Auction (1) April 17 Lodge 84, Dallas Honors Longtime Members (3) April 17 Lodge 133, San Antonio Anniversary Celebration (7) April 19-21 Supreme Lodge Meeting • Temple April 24 District Three Spring Meeting Lodge 6, Cottonwood (3) April 27 Administrative Professionals Day April 28 Deadline for Pre-Convention Vestnik May 7 Join Hands Day May 7 SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall May 8 Lodge 24, Cyclone Mother’s Day Barbecue (2) May 11 Pre-Convention Vestnik May 14 Lodge 88, Houston Free Public Dance (5) May 15 Lodge 28, East Bernard Honors Longtime Members (6) June 9-11 Leader-In-Training Retreat SPJST Education and Nature Center, Ledbetter June 13-15 32nd SPJST Convention Killeen Civic and Conference Center VESTNIK

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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%

From the Insurance Department 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—

Readers Write

District Seven Director: we must create a realistic business plan

This report brings out three questions:

1. Where the SPJST was; 2. Where the SPJST is now; 3. Where will the SPJST be in the future.

As per Allen Bailey’s letter to the board, we must start creating a realistic business plan with a projected expected future financial performance. There are two general components that a business plan consists of. They are: 1. In-force business 2. Expected future production

We must answer these two, to plan for the future. We need to put in place a plan for the future of SPJST and its members. We need to schedule a workshop day to look into the budget, marketing, ex-

penses, and income. We must plan out for the next five years, 10 years, 15 years, or even 20 years out. We will need the department heads to come up with ideas and information to plan. We need to keep abreast of all new laws that come effective now. We don’t want the regulators (government) to come in and tell us how to do it. We must file all reports in a timely manner. We must not let anything slip through. I do not want to see SPJST fold. We are too proud of a fraternal company to let something like that happen to us. We need leaders who will step up to the plate and get the job done. Remember, we are here to protect our members and their monies. There are changes coming, and we can’t stop them. We must be able to work through them for the future of the SPJST. I think that the next four years are going to be very crucial. We must be ready and willing to face any problem that arises. Fraternally, Bob Bayer District Seven Director —SPJST—

Wednesday, April 6, 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.

By-Law Committee: April 13 is Recommendation Deadline

From the Finance Committee

Finance Committee sets request deadline

Any request for donations or financial assistance that requires Finance Committee review must be in the hands of the Finance Committee, in writing, before Wednesday, April 13,

District Delegate Meeting District Five delegates’ meeting Sunday, April 10 at Lodge 88, Houston

District Five delegates will meet Sunday, April 10, 2016, at 3:30 p.m. at Lodge 88, Houston. All delegates are urged to attend this very important meeting. Please read, study, and reBy-Law Committee members are pictured at one of their recent meetings. The deadline for recommendations for changes to the SPJST By-Laws or to the Special Structure Committee’s Proposed Recommendations to the By-Laws of SPJST, as published in the September 9, 2015, Vestnik is Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Recommendations must be signed and submitted to any member of the By-Law Committee. Contact information is listed on page 2 of your Vestnik. Committee members are, left to right, Oscar Korus of Lodge 107, Floresville in District Seven; Mildred Holeman of Lodge 88, Houston in District Five; Beverly Teplicek of Lodge 49, Rowena in District Four; Ronnie Rieger of Lodge 29, Taylor in District Two; Richard Ford of Lodge 13, Dime Box in District One; Joe Siptak of Lodge 4, Hallettsville in District Six; and Kay Lynn Kovar of Lodge 25, Ennis in District Three.

Thursday, April 28 Deadline for Pre-Convention Vestnik

Wednesday, May 11 Pre-Convention Vestnik published containing By-Law and Finance Committee recommendations, pre-convention reports, and other convention information. Sunday, June 12 32nd SPJST Convention Registration/Howdy Party Killeen Civic and Conference Center

Monday, June 13 32nd SPJST Convention Convenes • Killeen Civic and Conference Center

view 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, Mildred Holeman By-Law Committee District Five Representative —SPJST—

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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.

2016, which is 60 days before the Convention, or it cannot be considered. Please send your request to Chairman Dewyan Weise. See contact information in the Vestnik on page 2. Fraternally, Marceil Malak, Secretary Finance Committee —SPJST—

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Farm Eq quipment and Implements Tractors, Dozers and Graders Mowers and Shredders Stock, Flatbed and Water Water Trailers Diesel and W Water ater Storage Tanks Firearms, Antiq ques and Collectibles Trucks and Cars Boats and W Watercraf atercraffts Tra avel Trailers and RVs Four Wheelers and UTVs Building and Fencing Materials ** Real Estate can also be donated, including: Farms, Ranches, Acreage, Buildings and Homes

For infformation, ormation, please contact James Lee, III at JamesL@spjst.com or call 800-727-7578

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From the Fraternal Department

State FAC Shares April Updates

Save the Date: Saturday, May 7 The 2016 SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Make plans to join in the fun and festivities of the 2016 SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration to be held Saturday, May 7 at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall. Seaton Star Hall is located approximately seven miles east of Temple, just off Highway 53. What kind of event will it be? There will be cars! And more cars! There will be Czech heritage displays, music, and entertainment. Admission is free of charge. Donations and proceeds generated from event underwriters as well as from the silent and live auctions, will benefit the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple and the SPJST Education and Nature Center in Ledbetter. It is no accident that the event coincides with Join Hands Day on May 7. If your lodge or youth club is still looking for a Join Hands Day event, the 2016 SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration could be the place for you! Booth space is available to all comers – $25 for space outside and $35 for space inside. Lodges and youth clubs will have this fee waived if all proceeds are donated back to the Czech Heritage Museum and/or SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm. No food concessions, please. To reserve a space for your lodge, youth club organization, business — or even for yourself — please contact State Youth Director Lynette Talasek at 800727-7578 or cell 254-931-0639. Consistently, the SPJST Car Show has been one of the premier car show events in the Greater Central Texas area. Forty classes of vehicles are expected to participate in this year’s event. For car show information or to serve as a show car judge, please contact David Nauert at 254-534-0809 or Melanie Zavodny at 254-534-0807. Email melaniez@vvm.com.

District Spring Meetings District spring meetings started in March and are in full swing. Below are the remaining districts to conduct their meetings. These meetings are informative, and your participation and input is very important for the success of SPJST and your district. What better time to meet fellow SPJST members in your district. Please plan to attend the meeting in your district. They are:

District One—Sunday, April 10 Lodge 17, New Tabor

District Three—Sunday, April 24 Lodge 154, Fort Worth

District Five—Saturday, April 16 Lodge 88, Houston

Lodges Invited to Apply For Join Hands Day Incentives May 7 marks the date for this year’s Join Hands Day. Join Hands Day is a program of the American Fraternal Alliance. The 130-year old organization unites not-for-profit fraternal benefit societies that operate in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. We hope your lodge has discussed plans for a project to involve youth, adults, and/or other organizations to make improvements in your community. This year, SPJST wants the lodges to invite other community organizations such as Lions Club, Volunteer Fire Departments, Kiwanis, Boy/Girl Scouts. Visit American Fraternal Alliance’s webpage for some great ideas at this weblink: https://netforum.avectra.com/eWeb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site =AFALLIANCE&WebCode =JoinHandsDay. The Supreme Lodge again will offer the $100 incentive to all lodges that register their project with the Home Office. You can do this by completing the Join Hands Day flyer that was sent to lodge FACs and returning it to the SPJST Home Office. This year American Fraternal Alliance is asking not to register your projects on their website prior to JOIN HANDS DAY. They are asking that you share stories of your projects, including and especially, photos on their Facebook page at facebook.com/fraternalalliance. If you have any questions, you can contact Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez at tammym@spjst.com or 800-727-7578 or me at frankh@spjst.com or my cell phone 254-534-0681. Education and Nature Center: Springs Forward with Annual Work Projects! The Education and Nature Center in Ledbetter is busy preparing for the upcoming summer youth Camps by scheduling seven spring work projects. An ENC District Board Member will lead each project, and the completed projects will help to maintain and im-

prove our SPJST camp facilities. These projects will begin the week of Saturday, May 14 and continue through Sunday, May 22. Please see the flyer on page 9 of this week’s Vestnik for the list of projects each district will be planning and additional items needed at the Education and Nature Center. If you and/or your lodge would like to participate in any of these ENC spring work projects, please contact your respective District’s ENC Board member. They are: District One - Randy Gaas lmg@woodsonlumber.com District Two - Lynette Talasek, Secretary lynettet@spjst.com District Three - John Engelke john.engelke@hotmail.com District Four - Bradley Teplicek bptep@aol.com District Five - Barbara Gonzales district5dyc@yahoo.com District Six - Lisa Bubela lisa_bubela@yahoo.com District Seven - Donnie Howard donnie.occ@gmail.com

SPJST Foundation Clean Out Your Barn! SPJST Foundation will be sponsoring a number of events to raise funds that will benefit the SPJST Education and Nature Center and Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. The Clean Out Your Barn event will be a statewide auction, and 100 percent of all tax-deductible proceeds benefit both the SPJST Education and Nature Center and Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. Please see the flyer on page 4 of this week’s Vestnik to learn about the event. If you have any questions or would like more information about the event, contact SPJST Foundation Director of Development James Lee, III at 800-7277578 or email him at JamesL@spjst.com.

Member Referrals Wanted: Participate in the Monthly Prize Drawing! When it comes to getting new SPJST members, there is no substitute for member referrals. When an SPJST member refers a friend or family member for membership in the SPJST, he or she is helping to build a stronger and more active lodge. It also qualifies you to participate in the monthly referral card drawing contest. Monthly Contests! All referral cards received during a given month will go into a drawing for three $25 Wal-Mart gift cards. The individual making the referral also benefits SPJST by helping to build a stronger and

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more active local lodge. On a related note, SPJST is looking for men and women who believe in the fraternal idea and would like to consider the benefits of being an SPJST Sales Agent.

End of Summer Get Away It is not too early to start planning for the Corpus Christi Get Away to be held August 12, 13, and 14. This event gets bigger and better each year. Last year, approximately 368 men, women, boys, and girls from across the state came out to enjoy the weekend fraternal celebration. Once again, the 2016 celebration commences with the Aloha Party on Friday night. In addition to the Friday golf tournament, plans are being made to also host the deep-sea fishing outing for those wanting to get a jump on the weekend fun. This year, we will have Dramamine for the fishermen! Saturday’s events will once again include sand sculpting, horseshoes, 42, bunco, and an evening party. This year, the Saturday night festivities will take on the theme of “Seeking The Treasures of SPJST!” Additional details will be printed in the Vestnik as they become available. Watch the Vestnik for additional details including how to make your reservations for what promises to be a great time! We are here to help if you need assistance. Please feel free to call me at 254534-0681 or email frankh@spjst.com. You can also contact Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez by telephone - 800-727-7578 or 254-773-1575 or email - tammym@spjst.com. Your District FAC is also available to assist you. They are: District One FAC Kyle Skrabanek 979-820-0531 District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch 254-771-0193 District Three FAC Vicki Sims 214-763-0341 District Four FAC Janeece Williams 806-632-5239 District Five FAC Patricia Bruce 281-890-4933 District Six FAC Helen Zabransky 361-798-3347 District Seven FAC Glen Pruski 830-480-6212 Fraternally submitted, Frank Horak State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—

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From the Districts N N Please Note Meeting Location Change N N Lodge 17, New Tabor to host District One Spring Meeting

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

The District One Spring Meeting will be Sunday, April 10, 2016, at the lodge hall in New Tabor. Lodge 17, New Tabor will host the meeting with registration starting at 1:30 p.m. Lodge 17 is located at 2674 CR 225, east of Caldwell off FM 166. Please remember this is a convention year; we would like to have you and your convention delegates at this meeting. This will be the time you can ask questions about any by-laws or any

other concerns you may have. Youth members are encouraged to participate in the district thank you card design contest. Contest rules can be found in the youth handbook. After the meeting, a meal will be provided by Lodge 17, New Tabor. Fraternally, Randy Gaas District One President —SPJST—

District One Spring Meeting Agenda Sunday, April 10, 2016

SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor 2674 CR 225 • Caldwell, Texas

501(c)(3) Directors’ Reports SPJST Education and Nature Center............................................Randy Gaas Czech Heritage Museum.........................................................Larry Brinkman S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Centers...........................................Donnie Victorick Appoint Audit Committee..............................................................Randy Gaas

Call Meeting to Order ........................................................................Randy Gaas Pledge of Allegiance...............................................District One King and Queen Welcome by Lodge 17 President .......................................................Randy Gaas Roll Call of Officers.......................................................................Lindy Beasley Roll Call of Lodges.........................................................................Lindy Beasley Recognition of Guests........................................................................Randy Gaas Reading of Minutes ........................................................................Lindy Beasley Tribute to Departed Members (Reading of Deceased Members)...........................................Kyle Skrabanek Reading of 50- and 75- Year and Age 96 Members...........................Randy/Kyle Treasurer’s Report...........................................................................Sharon Kovar District Youth Counselor’s Report.................................................Sharon Russell Reports of Standing Committees By-Law ........................................................................................Richard Ford Finance....................................................................................Thomas Cannon Insurance................................................................................Susan Skrabanek Publication................................................................................Floyd Kostelka Supreme Lodge Report...................................................................Lodge Official State Youth Director’s Report ......................................................Lynette Talasek State FAC’s Report............................................................................Frank Horak District Director’s Report...........................................................Donnie Victorick Old Business Audit Committee Report New Business Election of District Officers for 2016 Selection of Site, Time, and Date of Fall Fun Day and 2017 Spring Meeting Adjournment —SPJST—

District Two ENC Representative Shares Spring Meeting Report

Dear District Two Members, I am sorry I was not able to attend the District Two Spring Meeting held March 13, 2016, at Lodge 48, Beyersville. I was suffering from the flu and did not wish to expose anyone to such a terrible illness. I would like to thank everyone for having me as the District Two representative on the SPJST Education and Nature Center Board of Directors. The SPJST ENC Board would like to thank everyone who has supported the ENC – either by donation of time, money, or property improvements. The continued support of the districts and lodges is vital to the success of the SPJST ENC. We have recently voted to bring Ms. Nancy Miller on to the board as treasurer. Nancy is a certified public accountant and has done an excellent job in helping the ENC with their accounting and budgeting. We have also voted for SPJST Foundation Director of Development James Lee, III to serve in an advisory position on the board. James is a visionary when it comes to fundraising, and he is a very enthusiastic advisor. The SPJST ENC has been in operation for six years, and rentals have increased every year. The summer months are extremely busy, and things tend to slow down in the winter and fall months. There has been some discussion about possibly hosting events in the fall to include a mother-daughter outing, father-son event, SPJST Alumni camp, and possibly a family camp. The SPJST ENC is going through some major changes in the next few months. Camp Director John Hoelscher has accepted a position with another company. He was made an offer that after much consideration and discussion with his family, they decided the offer was too good to pass up. The ENC Board and members of SPJST will greatly miss seeing John and Lisa at camp and hope that Michael, Emma, and Abby continue to enjoy the benefits of the SPJST Youth Program. We all love this family and want to support them in their new adventure. The Hoelschers have given so much time and dedication towards the success of SPJST ENC and for that, we will always be grateful. The ENC Board has been actively accepting applications and plans to have a camp director in place for this summer. John Hoelscher has agreed to help train the new person and help familiarize him/her with SPJST as well as other groups that regularly camp at SPJST ENC. The ENC will help set up and run

several youth games at the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration set for Saturday, May 7 at Lodge 47, Seaton. All proceeds raised at this event will be divided between the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center and the ENC. We would like to encourage all members, their families, and friends to join us in this fun and eventful day. Booth space is available for $35 inside and $25 outside to anyone who would like to display their crafts, or if your lodge/youth club would like to sell its goods and donate the proceeds towards the event then your booth space fee will be waived. Currently, the ENC is also seeking licensed contractors, carpenters, electricians, and plumbers to donate their skills with a few projects that need to be addressed on the property. Please note that SPJST ENC is a 501(c)(3) organization, and licensed professionals can donate their time for tax-exemption. We have planned the second annual work week starting on Saturday, May 14 through Sunday, May 22 where we will be tackling several projects. Please see the Vestnik for more information on this work week. If you are not available or able to help during this week, please consider a donation. The money donated will be used to purchase supplies, or you may donate money towards any of the projects planned for that week. To donate or for more information, please contact your ENC representative or SPJST Foundation Director of Development James Lee, III. I would also like to tell everyone about the Clean Out Your Barn Statewide Auction to be held on Saturday, September 17 at the SPJST ENC property. SPJST Foundation Director of Development James Lee, III is currently accepting donations of farm equipment, mowers, cars, trucks, boats, etc. If you have a donation, please contact James at 1-800-727-7578, and he will arrange for someone to come pick up your donated item. Please know that all monies raised at this statewide auction will benefit the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center and SPJST Education and Nature Center. Thank you for your continued support and please consider being a part of one or all of the above mentioned fundraising or volunteer opportunities. Fraternally yours, Lynette Talasek ENC Board Secretary District Two ENC Representative —SPJST—

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Scenes from District Two Spring Meeting Sunday, March 13, 2016 • SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville

LEFT PHOTO: Flag Bearers Trent Wuensche, left, of Lodge 48, Beyersville and Brandon Girod of Lodge 29, Taylor. RIGHT PHOTOS: Candidates for Supreme Lodge Vice President speak to the membership. They are, left to right, Supreme Lodge Vice President Clifton Coufal of Lodge 47, Seaton; Cynthia Vrazel Strmiska of Lodge 15, Buckholts; and Hiram Dixon of Lodge 183, Arlington. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Left to right, Fraternal Field

Manager Philip McBee, Honorary Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, and SPJST Foundation Director of Development James Lee, III. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Thanks, Lodge 48, Beyersville, for hosting the meeting and preparing a delicious meal. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: The Easter Bunny shares a moment with District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch, left, President Frank Horak, and DYC Patsy Koslovsky.

LEFT PHOTO: Honorary District Two Director Bobby Wuensche, left, slices and serves meat to the members. CENTER PHOTO: Audit committee members Rita Spinn, left, of Lodge 80, Holland; Hiram Dixon; and Frances McBride of Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy. RIGHT PHOTO: Visiting

before the meeting are, left to right, Honorary Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar of Lodge 48, Beyersville; Linda Pospisil of Lodge 29, Taylor; Sharla Pechal of Lodge 47, Seaton; Cristy Girod of Lodge 29, Taylor; and Amber Bartek of Lodge 47, Seaton.

LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, Dorothy Tomasek of Lodge 15, Buckholts; Honorary Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar and wife Nancy, both of Lodge 48, Beyersville; and Virginia and Doug Williams, both of Lodge 15, Buckholts. CENTER PHOTO: Melanie Regan with son Colton and daughter Emma, all of Lodge 47, Seaton. RIGHT PHOTO: En-

joying the meal are, left to right, Kylee Halbrook, Hailey Girod, and Cristy Girod, all of Lodge 29, Taylor; Patsy Koslovsky of Lodge 47, Seaton; Connie Horak of Lodge 80, Holland; Amber Bartek of Lodge 47, Seaton; Fraternal Field Manager Philip McBee; Brandon Bartek of Lodge 47, Seaton; and Brandon Girod of Lodge 29, Taylor.

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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 .....................................................................................Philip 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—

District Five Spring Meeting Agenda

Saturday, April 16, 2016 • Lodge 88, Houston Registration—10:30 a.m. to 12 noon

Youth Thank You Card Design Contest Registration—10:30 to 11:30 a.m. See SPJST Youth Club Handbook for contest information. Dessert Contest Registration—10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Lunch—Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Serving: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults: $2 • Children: Free (ages 12 and under and youth club members)

1 p.m. Call Meeting to Order ................................................................Ashley Victorick Pledge of Allegiance ...............................................................District Five Youth Welcome by Lodge 88, Houston President ......................................Janice Jahns Roll Call of Officers...........................................................Mary Ann Kieschnick Roll Call of Lodges............................................................Mary Ann Kieschnick Recognition of Special Guests...........................................................Janice Jahns Reading of Minutes............................................................Mary Ann Kieschnick Treasurer’s Report......................................................................Lorenda Baldwin FAC Report .....................................................................................Patricia Bruce Memorial Service Youth excused for District Youth Club Election of Officers and Meeting (assigned area) Supreme Lodge Report.......................................Supreme Lodge Representative District Director’s Report .....................................................Larry W. Pflughaupt Fraternal Field Representative .....................................................Delisle Doherty District Youth Counselor’s Report ..............................Barbara Linney-Gonzales Old Business New Business Audit Committee Report Recess for 501(c)(3) Directors’ Reports Education and Nature Center ..................................Barbara Linney-Gonzales Election: ENC Director Czech Heritage Museum......................................................Mildred Holeman Election: CHM Director Senior Living Centers................................................................Lonnie Lostak Election: S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Centers’ Director Reconvene Meeting....................................................................Ashley Victorick Election of District Officers for 2016 Announcement of District Youth Club Officers ............District Youth President Announcement of Thank You Card Design Winners .......................................................Barbara Linney-Gonzales Announcement of Dessert Contest Winners................Barbara Linney-Gonzales Presentation Information on the Fall Fun Day September 10, 2016 at Lodge 196, Houston-West Selection of Place, Time, and Dates for 2017 Spring Meeting and Fall Fun Day General Announcements Installation of District and Youth Officers ...........................Larry W. Pflughaupt Adjournment —SPJST—

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SPJST ENC JOB POSTINGS

SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) is a year-round facility serving non-profit groups, churches, schools, and families through summer camp programs, retreats, team-building, high ropes courses, food service, and more. SPJST ENC is looking to fill several spots on its leadership team and staff. Please see the abbreviated job descriptions that follow this notice. For full job descriptions, qualifications, and job application, please visit

www.spjst.org. Please submit your completed application and resume to: Lynette Talasek, Secretary ENC Board of Directors Fax: 254-774-7447 Mail: PO Box 100 Temple, TX 76503 Email: lynettet@spjst.com

For any questions or concerns, please call Lynette Talasek at 254-9310639 or 254-773-1575, ex. 234.

Attention, College Students! Work at Summer Camp!

It’s more than a summer job . . . it’s an experience of a lifetime. Job Position: Seasonal Summer Camp Staff - Program Assistants SPJST Education and Nature Center Where: Ledbetter, Texas • What: Seasonal

This is a full-time, seasonal position. Program Assistants will attend CPR instruction, open water lifeguarding, challenge course instruction, archery training, bb gun training, kitchen training, and all other areas of operation training during the first two weeks of employment. • Program Assistant’s primary responsibility is to assure safety of the campers.

• Program Assistants are to set a good example at all times, to show an enthusiastic attitude about learning and the outdoor environment. It will be your responsibility to ensure that campers have an enjoyable camp.

• Program Assistants will be in charge of all campers they are working with at the time, and Program Assistants will be under the direction of the Camp Director.

• Program Assistants will be responsible for running the programs they are

assigned to do and any other duties as needed. • Program Assistants will be responsible for providing a safe, fun, and pleasant atmosphere for campers.

• Program Assistants will be at camp at all times, unless scheduled to be off, or with permission to leave by Camp Director.

• Duration of work: Program Assistants will be at camp from June 8, 2016 to August 15, 2016. For full job description and application, please visit www.spjst.org. —SPJST—

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Job Position: Camp Director – SPJST Education and Nature Center Where: Ledbetter, Texas What: Full-Time - Exempt

This is a full-time position. Applicant must be willing to relocate and reside on the camp property - family housing will be provided. The Camp Director reports to the ENC Board of Directors and is responsible for the daily operations of camp. The Camp Director will fulfill the mission through positive, caring relationships with guests and staff; manage camp facilities, human resources, and sales and marketing. The Director will oversee coordination and delivery of all aspects of camp operations, and interact with guest and staff to provide a positive overall experience at the camp. For complete job description and application, please visit www.spjst.org. —SPJST—

Job Position: Administrative Assistant SPJST Education and Nature Center Where: Ledbetter, Texas What: Part-Time - Non-Exempt

This is a part-time position that provides clerical and administrative support to camp management. Applicant must be computer literate, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be organized, present a professional image, be a self-starter, take initiative, and be dependable. For full job description and application, please visit www.spjst.org. —SPJST—

RD A W R FO O F S G IN R S P ENC WITH ANN UAL WOORK PROO J ECTS The SPJST Education and Naturre Center in Ledbetter is busy preparing fo or the upcoming pcoming summer youth camps by scheduling seven spring work projects.. Each project will be led by an ENC District Board Memberr,, and the completed completed projects will help to maintain and improve SPJST JST camp facilities.W We will be working on these projects during the week of Saturdaay, Maayy 14 througgh Sundaayy, Maayy 22.. If you or your lodge would like to participate in any of these ENC spring work projects, cts,, please contact your respective district’s ENC board member listed below. In addition,, to defraayy the cost of these ENC spring work projects,, SPJST lodges and d members maay sponsor one of these projects by donating cash or materials to the SPJST Foundation. n.. If you or your lodge are interested in donating to one of these work projects or would like additio onal informa o tion,, please contact SPJST Foundation Director of Development James Lee, III at JamesL@spjst.com @spjst.com or 800-727-7578.

DISTRICT 1 Clearing Natur ature Trails – Need 8 volunteers to work on cuttingg trees and brush and 2 flatbed trailers to haul cuttings to the back of the ENC property Contact: Randy Gaas, as, Img@woodsonlumberr.com, .com, (979) 596-2606

DISTRICT 2 Building a Gaga Pit and Human Foosball Course – Need 4 voluunteers Contact: Lynette Talasek, Talasek, a Secretary, lynettet@spjst.com, (254) 773-1575 3-1575 e ext. xt. 234

DISTRICT 3 Repair Fishing ing Dock – Need 2 carpenter volunteers and $1,500 ffor or lumber and materials Contact: John Engelk l e, john.engelke@hotmail.com, (254) 799-4247 7

DISTRICT 4 to be announced u Contact: Brradley T Teplicek, e eplicek, bptep@aol.com, (325) 442-2001

DISTRICT 5 to be announced unced Contact: Barbarra Gonzales, District5dyc@aol.com, (713) 649-6138 8

DISTRICT 6 Stain the Housing ousing Porches – Need 8 painting volunteers and 50 gallons of stain to coat the porches,, est.. cost $1,200 Contact: Lisa Bubela, a, Vice-President, lisa_bubela@yahoo.com, (979) 79) 543-7120

DISTRICT 7 Repair and Repaint Barns – Need 45 gallons of metal paint,, est.t.. cost $1,800 Add Sand to o the Volleyball Pit – Need 5 cubic yards of sand Contact: Donnie Howar o d, President, donnie.occ@gmail.com, (830)) 358-2262 Also,, other items that are needed at the he ENC include:

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4 automatic flush commercial grade grade toilets ts 4 electric hand dr yers A 25 cubic ffeet eet refrrigerator for for the kitchenn A large capacity microwave

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LEFT PHOTO: Enjoying kolaches and supporting the newly organized lodge are, left to right, Mary Krippner, Vernell Fojt, in back, District Five Youth Counselor Barbara Linney-Gonzales, District Five Fraternal Activities Coordinator Patricia Bruce, and Dorothy Pflughaupt, all of Lodge 88, Houston. CENTER PHOTO: Pictured, left to right, are Janice Victorick, Car-

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Fraternal Field Manager Doherty welcomed the new lodge members and offered advice on growing their membership. He encouraged the agents to educate the members on the products, benefits, and how to invite new members. “The education does not stop when the organizational meeting is over. This is just the beginning, not just with our products and benefits, but bringing light to the Czech culture.” The following individuals were elected to serve as officers: President C.W. Roberts, Vice President Clay Zapalac, and Secretary Cathy Rosene Anderson. A full slate of officers will be elected at a later date. At the outset of the newly organized lodge, it was noted any youngsters who are members and

would like to participate in an active youth club will be encouraged to join the Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club. “As the president of the new Houston Midtown lodge, I invite all SPJST members to our first meeting on April 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the museum,” said President Roberts. “We would love to have you there. If you cannot come, you should visit the museum! The building would not be out of place in Prague. Everyone will enjoy the beautiful decor and the exhibits.” Home base for the new lodge will be the Czech Center Museum Houston, located at 4920 San Jacinto in Houston, Texas. Established in 1995, the Czech Center Museum Houston (CCMH) celebrates and promotes the rich cultural abundance of the Slavic peoples, with an emphasis on Czech and Slovak heritage and culture. The Center, which is open to the public, holds art exhibits, concerts, lectures, tours, and conferences, private and corporate events

LEFT PHOTO: State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak visits with Lodge 88, Houston members Mary Krippner, left, Janice Jahns, second from right, and Kathy Green. CENTER PHOTO: Supreme Lodge Pres-

olyn F. Beseda of Lodge 88, Houston, Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, and Supreme Lodge Chairman/District One Director Donnie Victorick. RIGHT PHOTO: Visiting are, left to right, District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt and wife Dorothy and District Five Youth Counselor Barbara Linney-Gonzales.

with education as the central core and can now add another dimension which a lodge can bring. CCMH founders Bill and Effie Rosene were instrumental in rallying support for the new lodge and both were in attendance for the organizational meeting. District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt cited Mr. and Mrs. Rosene for their devotion and commitment to the museum and to SPJST. “The Museum is an icon here in the Museum District,” said Director Pflughaupt. “It was a long time in coming, and we are excited about its prospects moving forward!” “The formation of an SPJST lodge through the Czech Center Museum Houston denotes an important step in our pursuit of mutual goals,” said Mrs. Rosene, CCMH Chair/CEO. “The Center believes that knowing one’s ancestry, culture, and heritage helps one understand his own and to better understand another’s culture. We thank

the SPJST and its many officers and members for their efforts in helping to make the new lodge possible.” Bill Rosene, CCMH VP Admin and Secretary, echoed Ms. Rosene's sentiments, stating that, “Language, art, tradition, cuisine, and history all combine to define our respective cultures. By bringing together multiple organizations pursuit of a common cause, every organization stands to benefit.” Per the SPJST By-Laws, “A newly organized lodge must hold 12 monthly scheduled lodge meetings and submit all required reports to the Home Office before they can be considered for chartering by the Supreme Lodge. Transfers and juveniles do not count for chartering purposes.” The prospective lodge begins its journey forward with 36 members. Of these, 28 of the adult members did not previously belong to an existing lodge, two are transfers and six are children. —SPJST—

ident Vanicek leads the organizational meeting. RIGHT PHOTO: Mary Krippner of Lodge 88, Houston expresses her support for the new lodge and to Vice President Clay Zapalac, left, and President C.W. Roberts.

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etta; sons James and wife Monica of Hallettsville, Matthew and wife Mary, Dennis and wife Donna, Kenneth, and Thomas, all of Victoria; and grandchildren Christopher, Jamie, Jonathon, Dana, and Dean. Brother Vanek was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Ted,

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Lodge 4 Hallettsville members collect beans, rice

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville met on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at 3 p.m. at Jalisco’s meeting room with Vice President Annie Vahalik presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by the minutes to the last meeting. The financial report was presented by Secretary-Treasurer Helen Zabransky. FAC Annie Vahalik gave a report. She also thanked all the members for donating dry beans and rice to the SPJST State Youth Food Drive. A total of 85 pounds was collected. Gayenell Chudej and Patsy Zabransky volunteered to deliver the beans and rice to Hallettsville Manna Food Pantry. Under old business, members were reminded of the District Six Spring Meeting in Moravia on April 3. We will have a short meeting there. It was voted to have the monthly meetings on Mother’s Day - May 8, Father’s Day - June 19, and July 10 at Hallettsville Chamber meeting room at 3 p.m. Door prize winners were Alton Chudej, Bennie Orsak, Evelyn Holy,

Edwin, and Frankie; and sisters Ida Boswell and Helen Kalmus. Memorial donations can be made to Victoria County Czech Heritage Society in Victoria or Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange. Condolences and memories can be shared online at www.gracefuneralhome.net. Brother Vanek will be deeply missed by all who knew him. May our departed brother rest in peace. —SPJST— The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:

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

Email: melaniez@vvm.com

Questions? Call 800-727-7578

Philip Vahalik, Lillie Balusek, and Susan Siptak. The meeting adjourned with refreshments. The next meeting will be Sunday, April 3 at the District Six Spring Meeting in Moravia. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 8, Weimar welcomes guest

Lodge 8, Weimar met Monday, March 28, 2016, at 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg. Various business was discussed. District Six Fraternal Field Manager Delisle Doherty was our guest. He spoke of the importance of going to the convention. He stated to please read, study, and review the by-laws and the SPJST Special Structure Committee’s proposed by-law recommendations. Celebrating a birthday on March 9 was Melvin Tobola.

Next Meeting—April 25 The next meeting is Monday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg. The meal

will be compliments of the lodge. We look forward to seeing everyone. Fraternally, Carolyn M. Tobola —SPJST—

Lodge 32, Victoria meets April 14

Everyone is reminded of our April meeting – Thursday, April 14, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. Convention delegates Kathy and Mike Ahlstrom and Al and Kay Haisler attended the District Six Delegates meeting in Taiton on March 29. Now we have a lot of reading to do, and we’ll be ready for the convention. I am happy to report Doris Elsik is home and recouping – slowly, but surely – after shoulder surgery. Our prayers are with you for a speedy recovery. And, it was so good to see Ernestine Fagg at our March meeting. Ernestine and her husband Ray have both had some health issues the past months, and we send get well wishes their way. Saturday, May 7 is Join Hands Day, and Lodge 32, Victoria will be volunteering at the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent. We will be joined by Catholic Life as well as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. I’d love to see several of you at the Food Bank – even if it’s for a short time. We will meet at 9 a.m. and finish at 12 noon with pizza in the break room.

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So remember April 14 and May 7 . . . mark your calendars! Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 38, Kovar plans April 17 chicken dinner, country auction

Lodge 38, Kovar invites everyone to a dinner and country auction on Sunday, April 17, 2016, at the lodge hall, located at 278 Zimmerhanzel Lane in Flatonia, Texas 78941 (Highway 95 South of Smithville at Stolle Lane). Dinner will be served at 11:30 a.m. Plates will be $9 for adults, and $6 for children, ages 12 years and under. The cafeteria-style meal will include fried chicken, stew, and all the trimmings. Plates-to-go will also be available. Food will be sold while supplies last. An auction will follow at 12:30 p.m. Other activities include a cake wheel and door prizes during the auction. Proceeds will go towards a new floor for the hall. Come on out to Lodge 38, Kovar for a delicious meal and an afternoon of fun! Fraternally, Donna Zimmerhanzel Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST—

SPJST supports Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt presents a $1,000 check from his discretionary funds to Lorynda Travis, Captain of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Metro Go Texan CommitteeConroe/Willis/The Woodlands for its March fundraiser. Rodeo members in attendance at their team meeting were made aware of SPJST and its presence through Lodge 181, Conroe for insuring and enriching lives in their communities.

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Lodge 39, Bryan to meet May 7 Join Hands Day

Dear Readers, Lodge 39, Bryan held its meeting on Sunday, March 13, 2016, after a great meal of fried chicken and all the fixings that everyone brought. President Wade O’Shields called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. A roll of officers was called. Due to illnesses, Joe Vytopil and Dianna Everett were out. All reports were given and approved as read by all. Old business was that we will not be having our April 10 meeting due to the District One Spring Meeting at Lodge 9, Snook on the same day. We all approved that our May meeting will be on Join Hands Day which is Saturday, May 7. We will work on some long overdue projects. If anyone has some time to come out and help, please come out around 9 a.m. We will be doing some community trash pickup if needed, too. We also discussed the dead tree on the property that is in the powerline. Binnie Roesler is getting with the City of Bryan to help or cut it down for us. Wade will meet with them soon. With no new business, the meeting was adjourned, and we went home to our sick loved ones. We hope everyone is well for our next meeting on Saturday, May 7. Be safe and God bless you. Thank you, and have a nice day! Binnie Roesler Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 48 Lodge 51, Ellinger Beyersville sets July 16 picnic to recognize SPJST Lodge 51, Ellinger held its longtime members quarterly meeting on Friday, March 18, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire this Sunday Station. Nine members were present. The Monday, March 7, 2016, meeting of Lodge 48, Beyersville came to order at 6:50 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Juanette Meiske read the February minutes, and they were accepted. We passed a motion to donate $25 to Moody Museum. Bonnie Urbanek gave the treasurer’s report. Janet Filla gave the hall report and youth report. The Beyersville community garage sale had seven booths filled and two youth booths. It was a huge success so a fall garage sale is in the plans. Brent Wuensche gave update on the FAC report. Bobby Wuensche gave update on the property report. All the painting of the hall has been completed in time for the District Two Spring Meeting. The district meeting was discussed, and the meal plan was finalized. We then discussed recognizing our 50-year members, and a meal is planned for them at the next meeting on Sunday, April 10 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Thanks, Michelle Newsom, Reporter —SPJST—

SPJST Car Show Silent Auction: “Babe’s Place” by Michael Wagner

Special thanks to author/military historian Michael Wagner of Temple for donating his book Babe’s Place: The Lives of Yankee Stadium which is an historic insight of the New York Yankees and Old Yankee Stadium. The book will be featured in the silent auction at the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration on Saturday, May 7 at Seaton Star Hall. The event will raise funds for the SPJST Foundation which supports the Czech Heritage Museum and SPJST Education and Nature Center. Michael is pictured with car show organizer Melanie Zavodny.

President Calvin Hlinsky called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence for our deceased members and our troops. Cynthia Niesner read the minutes of the previous meeting which were approved as read. The treasurer’s report was also given. A thank you note was read from the Ronald McDonald House. Larry and Diane Marusik will be delegates to the convention in Killeen June 12 to 15. Join Hands Day will be observed April 30 at 8 a.m. at the fire station. Our annual picnic will be held Saturday, July 16 at Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall. Chicken barbecue will be served along with sausage, pinto beans, potatoes, and peaches. Members may bring desserts, if desired. John Divin, Jr. will receive a 50year pin that day. “Happy Birthday” was sung to JoAnn Divin, Doug Divin, and Larry Marusik. All joined in unison and said the blessing before a meal of fish was served, which was provided by the lodge. Members brought sides and desserts. Burdine Divin, FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 81 Needville seeks scholarship applicants

Any college or technical school bound senior, who has been a member of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville for at least one year, can apply for the local lodge scholarship. Please send a selfaddressed, stamped envelope to SPJST Lodge 81, Needville, 9939 Peterson Road, Needville, Texas 77461 on or before April 15, 2016, to receive an application. Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 8, Weimar member celebrates birthday

Lodge 8, Weimar recognized Melvin Tobola at the lodge’s recent meeting. Brother Melvin celebrated his birthday on March 9, 2016.

Lodge 84, Dallas to celebrate longtime members April 17

Dear Readers, Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 17! This is the date of the annual initiation of new members and presentation of 50- and 75-year membership pins at Lodge 84, Dallas. Doors will open at 1 p.m. with a half-price social hour from 1 to 2 p.m. After the initiation and distribution of pins, a delicious spaghetti dinner will be served. Desserts are welcome, and monetary donations will be accepted. This is always a fun time to visit and enjoy the company of fellow members. I hope you will make plans to attend. Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 92 Fort Worth announces April activities

Lodge 23, Moravia members donate tabs to Ronald McDonald House

SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio will host a luncheon for its anniversary celebration on Sunday, April 17, 2016. Please save the date, and join us 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—

We invite you to mark these activities on your calendar. Please come on out for a great time!

Friday, April 8 Tanglefoot Ballroom dance, 8 to 11 p.m. $10 - members, $17 - non-members. Sunday, April 10 Lodge 92, Fort Worth meeting, 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 12 Ladies Circle meeting,10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, April 12 Game night at Lodge 92, Fort Worth at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13 Sportsmen’s Club meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings. Open to the public. Free admission.

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 133 San Antonio plans April 17 anniversary

Thanks to the members of Lodge 23, Moravia for collecting and donating canned drink pull tabs to the Ronald McDonald House. Members are pictured presenting the tabs to State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak, second from left, at the March lodge meeting.

Lodge 107 Floresville to honor members at banquet this Sunday

Lodge 107, Floresville will honor its Age 96, 75-year members, 50-year members, new members, volunteers, and sales agents this Sunday, April 10, 2016, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the 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

Lodge 38, Kovar youth celebrates 10th birthday

Elizabeth Holder celebrated her 10th birthday at her great-aunt Rose Lastovica’s home. Pictured with the birthday girl are mom Sheri, brothers Matt and Ethan and Granny Dorothy Lastovica. All are members of SPJST Lodge 38, Kovar.

—Submitted by Dorothy Lastovica

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 210-535-4916; or Bob Bayer at 830393-2872 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—

Lodge 142 Houston welcomes new members

The regular meeting of SPJST Lodge 142, Houston held on March 12, 2016, at Lodge 88, Houston Annex building was called to order by President Keith Kieschnick at 2 p.m. Flag Bearer was Karley Kieschnick. Secretary Alice Jochen called the roll. We had 31 members and one visitor present, and welcomed Don Fruin. A good meal of lasagna and desserts

Lodge 88 Houston family welcomes new arrival

We are proud to announce the arrival of our granddaughter Kinsley Ann Gorrell, who was born on February 1, 2016. She weighed seven pounds, 13 ounces. Her family includes parents Jarrod and Ashley Gorrell; grandparents Richard and Margie Moncrief; and Great-Grandma Georgia Barcak, all of Lodge 88, Houston. —Submitted by Margie Moncrief

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was enjoyed by all. All officers’ and committee reports were given and accepted. Sick Committee reported Karen Owens had been in the hospital, and she was back with us. Birthdays for March were Karley Kieschnick, Steve Roznovsky, and Nelson Jochen. Oldest male was Jack Manchack; oldest female was Mary Jane; and youngest was Grace Owens. The capsule prize went unclaimed so the April meeting will give another chance. We had two new members Thomas Descioli and Scott Shearouse. Sales Agent was Kerry Herrington. We had two terminations. Thanks to visitor Don Fruin for the door prize donation. Alice Jochen was the winner. The meeting adjourned.

Next Meeting—April 10 The next meeting is Sunday, April 10 at 2 p.m. and will be held in the dining room at Lodge 88, Houston. Respectfully submitted, Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 88 Houston members share 4 generations

Four generations are Georgia Barcak, left, daughter Margie Moncrief, right, granddaughter Ashley Moncrief Gorrell, seated, and great-granddaughter Kinsley Ann Gorrell. They are members of Lodge 88, Houston.

Lodge 177 Academy gives $9,000 to community

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Lodge 88, Houston member celebrates 80th birthday

The regular meeting of SPJST Lodge 177, Academy was called to order on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, by President Otis Beck. All officers were present except First and Second Vice Presidents Don and Shirley McCrea. Everyone stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes were accepted as presented. Committee reports for February were to be turned in to the secretary. Board of Trustees The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Hutka. All trustees were present except Don and Shirley McCrea. At next month’s meeting, the trustees will meet at 5 p.m., and the regular meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. Books will be audited in March. Bingo donations will be as follows - for a total of $9,000!: Czech Heritage Museum - $500 National Wild Turkey Federation - $500 American Cancer Society - $1,000 Ronald McDonald House - $1,000 Little River/Academy Volunteer Fire Department - $2,000 Academy ISD Project Graduation $500 CTLC - $1,000 Feed My Sheep - $1,000 Academy ISD - $1,500

FAC Report Bill reported on several upcoming events: domino tournament at the Home Office in Temple; Join Hands Day is May 7; and the SPJST Car Show in May. There was no old or new business. For the next meeting, trustees will meet at 5 p.m., and the regular meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. After a motion by Otis, seconded by Bill, and passed unanimously, the meeting was adjourned. Fraternally, Joanne Hutka Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—

Betty Smith, longtime member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, turned 80 on March 18, 2016.

Lodge 179 Warrenton meets April 14

Lodge 179, Warrenton will meet Thursday, April 14, 2016, at Carmine Lions Club building. Social will start at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting will start at 7 p.m. Chicken spaghetti will be served. All members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert! We hope to see you there! Ricky Weyand Reporter —SPJST—

She celebrated her special birthday on March 12 at a Red Ravens dance at the lodge hall. Many family members, friends, and co-workers joined in the celebration. Among the guests were daughter Susan and son-in-law Wilbert Cernosek; son Terry Smith and girlfriend Michelle Tatum; all six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Betty’s nieces, nephews, and a Godchild were in attendance as a surprise who came all the way from Marble Falls. A great time was had by all - especially Betty! Betty continued celebrating all week with a trip to accordion night at Pizza Inn, bingo at Lodge 88, breakfast, and a movie and supper on the March 18. She had an awesome birthday! —SPJST—

and Czech Heritage Celebration Saturday, May 7 SPJST Lodge 47 Seaton Star Hall Temple, Texas

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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Third Facility in Texas

Non-profit strives to offer quality care for its residents

The facility does offer physical therapy with Angels Home Health Care providing that service. But they are working on a contract to offer therapy on a more regular and permanent basis. “Once that contract is in place, we will have therapy more readily available,” she said.

By Quala Matocha El Campo Leader-News March 26, 2016

Editor’s Note: This article and photo originally appeared in the El Campo Leader-News and is reprinted with permission.

Formerly the Czech Catholic Home for the Aged, the nursing home facility in Hillje changed hands the first of this year, and is now known as S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living. It is the third center of its kind in the state of Texas, with one located in Taylor and another in Needville.

We Are Non-Profit S.P.J.S.T., a non-profit organization, was founded by the statewide Czech fraternal organization. The English translations is akin to the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas. The Senior Living Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hillje is a 56-bed licensed facility. The health care staff consists of a group of trained professionals, including the nursing and dietary staff, doctors, and contracted dietitians who make regular visits. The first center was established in Taylor in 1957 with 74 beds. Then in 1970, SPJST established its second location in Needville, which is a 58-bed facility. “SPJST, an insurance non-profit organization, wanted somewhere for their members to be able to go,” explained Rowena Tabler-Smith, administrator at the Hillje facility. But today, you don’t have to be a member of SPJST to be a resident of any of these three nursing homes. “Now anyone can be in the facility,” she said.

Quality Care Smith is excited to be in charge of a facility that offers what she considers excellent care for its residents. “We strive to provide the best quality care and since we are non-profit, we can do this,” she said. “We have a low CNA-to-patient ratio. We have 1 to 8 or 1 to 10 when most others are 1-

AT THE HELM. S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living administrator Rowena TablerSmith, center, looks over the monthly calendar of activities for residents at the home with Activity Director Bonnie Hensley, left, and Linda Espitia, who is in charge of medical records. The facility, located in Hillje, is the former Czech Catholic Home for the Aged which was purchased by S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Centers in January of this year. While operations are as usual, there are some positive changes at the nursing home which strives for quality care for its residents. —Leader-News Photo by Quala Matocha

15.” A staff of 42 offers 24-hour skilled nursing care. Currently, the facility has 36 residents, but can accommodate up to 57. “Our goal is to continue to stay small. If we get to 50, that will be fine,” Smith said.

Employee Incentives While the facility has not changed its day-to-day operations, Smith says, “we have increased employee morale.” Employees are given extra incentives, such as paid insurance coverage. “We offer employees paid insurance and other benefits, like life insurance and dental coverage,” she said. “By boosting employee morale, we boost the quality of care for our patients.”

Activities Daily activities and occasional outings encourage residents to participate at their own pace. Volunteers from the community step in to assist with bingo games and worship services. “Activities are planned every day,” she said. “Bingo is a favorite twice a week.” Other activities include watching a movie and popcorn for a treat, dominoes, Rosary every Monday, and Mass

on Sundays and Wednesdays. Also, Faith Lutheran Church offers a time of worship once a month, and the VFW auxiliary ladies head up bingo games and a birthday celebration once a month. Louise Elementary students make special visits during certain holidays, often singing several songs to residents and delivering handmade items, such as paper valentines they brought in February. The nursing home also hosts an Easter egg hunt for students. Dietary Department Homecooked meals, instead of prepackaged foods, are offered at the facility. “We make a lot from scratch,” she said. “It’s so good.” The facility has a contract with a licensed dietitian who plans meals, but one meal a month includes foods residents vote on during their council meeting.

Medicare Offerings Currently, the center does not accept Medicare, but Smith says they are working on that. “We have submitted our Medicare application, so we can improve continuity of care,” she explained. “For example, if you go to the hospital, you can return here for skilled care.”

Residents Council Those who live at S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living also have a voice through their monthly residents council meeting. While the council is nothing new, Smith says it is still important to allow residents to make choices about their care. Currently, Ed White serves as president, and Ella Engbrock is vice president. “The residents get together at least once a month,” she said. “They share ideas, and they choose an outing.” This month they will be dining at Greeks Bros. “Wherever they want to go . . . movies, park, and anywhere they want to eat,” Smith said. “This is their home, and sometimes they have more rights here than they do at home,” Smith explained. “We try to provide the best home atmosphere that we can.”

Community Involvement The facility welcomes outside groups to come and host parties or games for the residents. In an effort to get the community involved, Smith organized a garage sale in November where people set up booths at the facility to sell their items. Smith says they also try to be visible in the community as a vendor at festivals, or by doing something for businesses, like the Thirsty Thursdays where they deliver sodas or shakes to a particular business. The Hillje center has teamed up with Wharton County Junior College’s Meals on Wheels and delivers prepackaged meals to seniors in El Campo. As an S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living facility, Smith is glad to be at the helm of a nursing home where quality of care is still very important. That is one aspect that will never change, she said. “Quality of care . . . we don’t want to get away from that,” Smith said. —SPJST—

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Lodge 183 Arlington sets new meeting time, family night

The monthly meeting was held and called to order at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Lodge 183, Arlington, located at 3100 Pleasant Valley Drive in Arlington. Roll of officers was called, and all were present. Present were President Ann Pustejovsky, First Vice President Tom Weeks, Youth Leader Debra Daniel, Financial Secretary/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Kay Weeks, Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth, and Trustees Pat Sill, Raymond Mikeska, and Tom Weeks. Delegates in attendance were Pat Sill, Kay Weeks, and Ann Pustejovsky. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rudy Rejcek and Gary Tompkins who are both in the hospital; Mary Ann Higgins who has fallen and broken her hip; and Barry Boyd who is in rehab. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a prayer of silence was observed for all those who are ill or who have recently been in the hospital. Minutes were read from February’s meeting by Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth. There were no corrections. Robert Sill made a motion to approve the minutes, and Pat Sill seconded. All approved the minutes from February as read. President Ann Pustejovsky gave the bar report. Ann stated that for January, we had four rentals. In February, we had one rental. Ann stated we have two rentals scheduled in March/April/May and one rental scheduled in June/July/August. Ann then gave the bingo report. Financial Secretary Kay Weeks gave the insurance report. She stated for January, we had one new policy, one termination, and three reinstated. In February, we had three new policies and eight terminations. New member for January is Timmie K. Whittley. Reinstated for January is Chris A. Valdivia, Miriam Valdivia, and Kimberly Varrios. New members for February are Angela D. Rivera, Victor Montano, and Morena G. Montano. Robert Sill made a motion to approve the new members, and Dorothy Gerlich seconded. All approved. Kay Weeks gave the FAC report. She stated the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive will run through March 31. Be sure to sign the volunteer book. The State Domino Tournament is April

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Family of Honorary Director Vanek Receives Memorial Blanket

This beautiful throw blanket was presented to the Vanek family by Grace Funeral Home in Victoria, Texas, in loving memory of Honorary District Six Director Matt Vanek. —Submitted by Bernadette Bellanger, Secretary/Reporter Lodge 97, Placedo

2 at the Home Office in Temple. The District Three Spring Meeting is April 24 at Lodge 154, Fort Worth. The annual SPJST Car Show is May 7 at Seaton Star Hall in Temple. Join Hands Day is May 7. Debra Daniel gave the youth club report. She said the youth leaders attended the Youth Leaders Retreat on March 19 and 20 in Temple. The youth will make thank you note cards at the spring meeting and will later sell them. District Three YAD is June 25. The location will be announced at a later date. Debra asked everyone to support the SPJST Youth Statewide Food Drive through the month of March. Items will go to local food pantries across Texas! You may bring your items to the next meeting. Beans and rice are needed. The trustees did not have a report. Under old business, Ann stated the front door threshold needs to be repaired. Under new business, President Ann wished a happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone! Join Hands Day is May 7. Lodge 183 will have its Join Hands Day on May 14. Everyone is asked to meet at 9 a.m. at the lodge hall to help clean. Ann would like to thank Ed Fitzgerald for mowing and cutting the shrubs at the lodge hall. He did a great job! Donations were given to the Grand Ball Booster Club for the handicapped, the fire department, Make a Wish Foundation, and Mission Arlington. District Three Spring Meeting is Sunday, April 24 at Lodge 154, Fort

Worth. You may bring six canned goods. Registration begins at 10 a.m., and the meeting begins at 11 a.m. Ann made a motion to purchase a full page advertisement in the SPJST Convention Souvenir Program Book in the amount of $100. All approved placing an ad in the book. A motion was also made to move our meetings and family night to the third Sunday of each month. Rose Stafford made a motion, and Annette Cepak seconded. All approved that the meetings and family night will be together on the third Sunday of each month starting at 4 p.m. Birthdays for March are Cindy Boyd on the 9th, Katy, Tommy, and Gena Weeks on the 18th, Rachel Reed on the 19th, and Kim Williams on the 19th. Happy birthday to all of you! Robert Sill made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Pat Sill seconded the motion. All were in favor. Everyone was wished a happy Easter!

Next Meeting—April 17 New time! The next meeting and family night is Sunday, April 17 which is the third Sunday - at 4 p.m. at Lodge 183. The lodge will supply the meat. Everyone is asked to bring your favorite side dish and/or dessert and enjoy the meeting and hospitality! Respectfully submitted, Darlene Hollingsworth Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 196 Houston-West meets this Sunday at 12 noon

Lodge 196, Houston-West is changing the starting time for the meeting scheduled for this Sunday, April 10, 2016, meeting. Because of the District Five delegates’ meeting that same day, we will be moving the starting time of our covered dish lunch to 12 noon, and the lodge business meeting to 1 p.m. Please mark your calendar so that you do not miss this fun time of food and fellowship with your fellow lodge members. Fraternally, Don Fruin, Reporter —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 Leader Regina House at spjst202youth@gmail.com or call 830-570-2046. Scholarship applications are due May 31, 2016. —SPJST—

Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point readies for Join Hands Day

Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point met Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. President James Lee, III hosted lunch which was soup and salad from Teddy Bear Bakery located next to the Czech Heritage Museum. Thanks to Ingrid Petrik for serving dessert - homemade “springtime” cake that was enjoyed by all. The meeting was called to order after lunch. Secretary Melanie Zavodny reviewed the minutes from the February meeting. Correspondence included information about placing an

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advertisement in the convention souvenir program book. Treasurer Ingrid Petrik updated members on the lodge’s financial status. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Susan Hutton encouraged members to participate in the Join Hands Day project - assisting at the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration on Saturday, May 7 at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall. The lodge will also help with funding the event by donating $100 as a bronze sponsor. Thanks to Susan for setting up a page on Facebook for the lodge. She will post photos and information so please find our page - SPJST Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point - and “like” it. Happy birthday to Ingrid Petrik who celebrated her special day on March 15 and to James Lee, III whose birthday was on March 25. We hope you both enjoyed wonderful birthdays! Next Meeting—April 12 Lodge members will prepare sandwiches for Feed My Sheep at the next meeting on Tuesday, April 12 at 12 noon at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. We encourage members and friends to come on out and help us prepare sandwiches and sack lunches to make a difference in the community by helping those less fortunate. Ingrid and Susan have graciously volunteered to prepare and host our noon luncheon meal prior to our sandwich making. See you on the 12th at 12 noon! Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Ennis Sewing Circle

Ennis Sewing Circle met on March 10, 2016, in the Sokol Club Room. We arrived at 8 a.m., stretched Dorothy Kudrna’s tie quilt, and another top made by her late sister Evelyn. Dorothy has lots of items and memories of her late mother and sister. How nice. Thank you to everyone who came early to tie quilt. President Irene worked with the ladies who have started quilt tops. Sewing machines, iron, and ironing board were brought, and they really went to work. I’m excited for these two ladies - Lorane Marusak and Kay Lynn Kovar. Kay Lynn is working on a top started by her late mom. By lunchtime, we had 17 members. It was raining that day, and we were glad to have the ones who came. Our Fort Worth people - Lil and Libbie didn’t make it, which I understand. At noon, President Irene led us in grace, and we all enjoyed a delicious lunch. Thank you to the group that set up and cleaned up; you’re great as always. After lunch, President Irene called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all, and a moment of silence was held for Rosie Bacak, Frank Zabojnik, Wilma Holt, Edward Steve Mensik, Bessie Petr, and Duaril Lamb. We also remembered Ginny Svehlak’s brother-in-law Al Svehlak, who is ill, and Lorane Marusak’s granddaughter Adriana Cobrera, who was hit in her mouth while playing and had several teeth messed up. The “Our Father” was recited for

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Lodge 157, Lubbock Member Wins Blue Ribbon in San Antonio Show

Lodge 157, Lubbock member Elizabeth Kristinek and Kooper Cox display an electric can crusher at the Ag Mechanics Show in San Antonio on February 27, 2016. Elizabeth was supported by both sets of grandparents, including Jerome and Cyndy Kristinek and her parents. Elizabeth and Kooper received a blue ribbon for their electric can crusher. They were part of the Silverton Ag display. Elizabeth is a fourth grader, and Kooper is a fifth grader.

them and for all our sick members. Secretary Ann read her minutes of the last meeting then Treasurer Dolores gave her report. Both were approved as read. Ginny Svehlak read three funny articles - “Two Nuns at the Store;” “Doc Said Six Months;” and “Chuckles from Children.” We all enjoyed them and had a good laugh. Sunshine Lady Dorothy Prachyl had a card to sign for Lavina Patman wishing her well, and that she is missed, and a 90th birthday card for Joyce Ehrenberger who now lives in North Carolina; she is also missed. Quilt scheduler Pat Fowler reported

that in April, we will quilt for Dorothy Prachyl; May - Irene Prachyl; and June - Dolores Vrana. In July, we will have an elephant sale and show-andtell. New member Karen Haskovec was telling us that her blueberries are really blooming, and she is expecting a good crop. Maybe Karen will bring us a few to taste when they’re ready. The 50-50 dollar winner was Dorothy Kudrna; it was her first time to win. She thanked all who worked on her tie quilt. President Irene thanked all for coming, for the set up and clean up, the food, and for quilting.

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Members Visit Home Office, Czech Veterans Wall of Honor

As they were traveling through Temple, Lodge 154, Fort Worth members stopped by the SPJST Home Office for a visit and to tour the Texas Czech Genealogical Society’s Czech Veterans Wall of Honor. Pictured are, left to right, Joe and Marilyn (Milan) Seay (holding

Fifi), Carolyn (Milan) Cleveland, and Ky Cleveland. RIGHT PHOTO: Marilyn points to a picture of their uncle Joe Milan on the Czech Veterans’ Wall. After their stop, they headed across the street to visit the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center.

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The next meeting will be April 14. We will quilt, have lunch, a meeting, and play 50-50. So quilters, please come; we need you. We wish everyone a happy Easter, stay well, and we hope to see everyone April 14. Georgie Morales, Reporter —SPJST—

Ladies Circle of Lodge 92 Fort Worth

We were a little late starting our March meeting due to the weather. Only 26 brave souls came due to the really strong storms in the area. Street flooding was everywhere in the area. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and due to the absence of Vice President Theretta Praslicka, there was no opening “thought for the day” or prayer. Her area was experiencing some of that flooding so she went back home after buying the kolaches she usually brings. Yours truly did not attend either due to being under the weather. President Cathy Simmank read the minutes which were approved. Margaret Laymance gave her financial report as well. The sunshine report was given by Marlene Bass. She sent cards to Brenda Lackey who had knee surgery, Charlie Davidson who had a tonsillectomy and a sympathy card to Corina Cranfield on the loss of her father-inlaw. The lodge celebrated Texas Independence Day on March 6 with a dance. I always think of the song “Waltz Across Texas” which brings back a sweet memory. The lodge also invited the Ladies Circle to participate in the celebration by hosting a cake walk during the band’s intermission. Treasurer Margaret organized it, and she announced that it was a success. Our members came through with 24 cakes and some monetary donations. Thanks to everyone who helped support this fundraiser. March hostesses Hermina Cihacek, Mary Ann Adcock, Pauline Morbitzer, and others who were not listed were thanked for pitching in to help out. We have such caring and kind members who always lend a helping hand. Birthday ladies were serenaded. JoAnn Wilcox was the only celebrity attending this day. Willie Mae Becan is not able to attend meetings any longer, and we send our best wishes to

her and miss her beautiful presence each month. Upcoming lodge activities were shared and by now have taken place. It was announced that lodge trustees are working on building improvements. There is new carpet in the ladies’ restroom, new doors have been ordered, and a new microwave for the kitchen has been approved. It should be here by the April meeting. The carpet looks great. St. Patrick was honored by “the wearing of the green” and shamrocks. Missing was green beer . . . there wasn’t any nor leprechauns. None could be found. Bummer! Door prizes included St Patrick’s Day dish towels, scarves, and socks. A lone Easter bunny was given out as well. The April meeting should be exciting. Since Easter was so very early, it will be celebrated by us in April.

Everyone is encouraged to wear spring colors and be ready to hunt Easter eggs. There will be an indoor Easter egg hunt with prize eggs and more. It is my understanding that President Cathy is working really hard to make those “colored” eggs come to life. And last of all, Mary Ann Krivanek stepped in and read several cute stories from her phone. Thank you, Mary Ann. You were a lifesaver. The meeting was adjourned followed by our potluck dinner and bingo. Personally, my thanks go out to Cathy for keeping our unit going even on stormy days. She puts such effort into making the meetings interesting and enjoyable and all of us appreciate her very much. Respectfully submitted, Joan Shropshire, Secretary —SPJST—

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★ ★ 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, until the week prior to the reunion date - 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.

April 16 Rural School Reunion—at SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood Hall in West: Anyone who attended a rural school that was consolidated into the West ISD or family of school attendee. Schools: Alligator, Cottonwood, Denton Hill, Leroy, Leggott, Ross, Tokio, Tours, Closner, Snake Creek, Liberty Hill, Gerald, or any school overlooked. For information call Milton

Lodge 179, Warrenton Participates in Helping Hands for American Cancer Society, Ledbetter VFD

Lodge 179, Warrenton members participated in Helping Hands with Ledbetter Homemakers Club. We hosted a fundraiser for American Cancer Society and Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department. A beef stew meal was served with cornbread, homemade bread, and lots of desserts. This was a freewill donation event, which raised over $5,000. LEFT PHOTO: Members participated in the Helping Hands project with Ledbetter

Homemakers Club are, front, left to right, Ruby Renck, Orville Kunkel, LaVerne Kunkel, Ora Lee Levien, and FAC Joan Sue Goehring. Back: Melissa Wickel, and President Ricky Weyand. RIGHT PHOTO: Presenting a donation to American Cancer Society and Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department are, left to right, Secretary Melissa Wickel, FAC Joan Sue Goehring, President Ricky Weyand, and Angela Weyand.

LEFT PHOTO: Helping with vegetables are President and Mrs. Ricky Weyand and FAC Joan Sue Goehring, standing, in back. RIGHT PHOTO: Handing out Amer-

ican Cancer Society material is Georgia Backman. —Submitted by Joan Sue Goehring, FAC

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and Irene Peterson 254-533-2372; Al and Georgie Soukup 254-6620839; or Charlie and Irene Barber 254-622-2998. Light meal served at 4 p.m. Note: 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 then turn immediately right on to Marek Road then turn right on South Czech Hall Road. Submitted by Milton and Irene Peterson, Lodge 6, Cottonwood.

April 23 Descendants of Cernosek and Amalia Cernosek Peter families—at Holy Rosary Parish Hall, Hostyn. Contact Frank or Wanda 210-6908237; or 210-262-2839. Submitted by Willie and Joyce Bohuslav, Lodge 88, Houston. —SPJST—

Termites

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Entomology Update

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Lodge 258, Seguin Supports New Berlin Volunteer Fire Department

There are three main types of termites that can cause problems for homeowners in Texas - native subterranean termites, formosan subterranean termites, and drywood termites.

Native subterranean termites have nests in the soil and must maintain contact with soil or an above-ground moisture source to survive. If native subterranean termites move to areas above ground they make shelter (mud) tubes of fecal material, saliva and soil to protect themselves.

Formosan termites are a more voracious type of subterranean termite. These termites have been spread throughout Texas through transport of infested material or soil. Formosan termites build carton nests that allow them to survive above ground without

Lodge 258, Seguin Supports St. Hedwig Volunteer Fire Department

SPJST Lodge 258, Seguin presents donations from the District Seven Director’s discretionary fund and a local lodge check to St. Hedwig Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured, left to right, are Lodge 258 President Chester Jenke, St. Hedwig Volunteer Fire Department Chief Lawrence Padalecki, Lieutenant L.J. Padalecki, Lodge 258 Treasurer Colleen Jenke, Lodge 258 member James Lowak, Lodge 258 Secretary Henrietta Lowak, and volunteers J. Ochoa and Gerald Ramzinski.

SPJST Lodge 258, Seguin presents donations from the District Seven Director’s discretionary fund and a local lodge check to New Berlin Volunteer Fire Department. Standing, left to right, are New Berlin Volunteer Fire Chief Kurt Strey, Lieutenant/President E. Strzelcyk receiving checks from Lodge 258 President Chester Jenke and Treasurer Colleen Jenke, Assistant Fire Chief Charlie Mills, and volunteers Joe Van Oudekerke, Melvin Strey, Ryan Brown, Chris Brown, and Warren Luckenbach. Kneeling in front are volunteers J. Wootan, Casey Jensehke, and Michael Reinhard.

wood. These termites obtain moisture from the wood they digest. Drywood termites create a dry fecal pellet that can be used as an identifying characteristic. They have smaller coloniesaround 1,000 termites- than subterranean termites; they also do not build shelter tubes.

contact with the soil. Nests are often located in hollow spaces, such as wall voids. Formosan termites feed on a wider variety of cellulose than other subterranean termites, including live plants, consuming both spring and summer growth wood whereas native subterranean termites feed only on spring growth. Formosan termites have also been known to chew through non-cellulose materials such as soft metals, plaster or plastic. Drywood termites do not need contact with soil and reside in sound, dry

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The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service or the Texas A&M AgriLife Research is implied. Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. —SPJST—

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Saturday, May 7

SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall 10842 State Highway 53 • Temple, Texas 7 miles east of Temple in the community of Seaton

Registration opens at 8 a.m. Registration closes at 10:30 a.m. Judging begins at 11 a.m. • Awards at 3 p.m. Many Trophies!

First, second, and third place awards in 40 independently judged classes. Other awards include: People’ss Choice • SPJST King’ss and Queen’ss Choice Club Participation • Distance • Best of Show Best Paint • Best Graphics • Best Interior • Best Engine

Door Prizes • Music/Entertainment • Food • Silent Auction Vendor Booths • Kolache Eating Contest • Kids Fun Zone Benefits Czech Heritage Museum and SPJST Education and Nature Center

C AR SHOW CL ASSE S A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M.

T-Bucket Pre-1948 Street Rod - Open Street Rod - Closed 55-57 Chevy Chevrolet Camaro (1967-1981) Chevrolet Camaro (1982-2002) Chevrolet Camaro (2010-newer) Chevrolet Chevelle Corvette C1/C2/C3 (1953-1982) Corvette C4 (1984-1996) Corvette C5 (1997-2004) Corvette C6 (2005-2013)

N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z.

Corvette C7 (2014-newer) Other Chevrolet GM (not Chevrolet) Ford Mustang (1964-1978) Ford Mustang (1979-2004) Ford Mustang (2005-newer) Ford Thunderbird Other Ford Classic Mopars Modern Mopars (2006-newer) Pontiac El Camino Foreign/Exotics

AA. Imports/Compacts BB. Chevy Truck CC. Ford Truck DD. Dodge Truck EE. 4 x 4 FF. Truck (2000-newer) GG. Open Class - Cars HH. Open Class - Trucks II. Special Interest (race cars, police, etc.) JJ. Motorcycles KK. Tractors LL. Under Construction MM. Unrestored (vehicles 25 years and older) NN. Youth (ages 21 and under)

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T-Shirt: S M L XL 2X 3X Name_________________________________________ Class______________ Address_____________________________________ City__________________ State______ Zip____________ Email Address ____________________________________________ Phone (_____) ______________________ Year_________ Make of Car___________________ Model___________________ Color__________________ Club Affiliation_____________________________________ Club Location_____________________________ Ì SPJST Member - Lodge No. ______

Vehicles judged on interior, exterior, engine, and wheels/tires.

In consideration of the acceptance of the right to participate, registrants and accompanying persons, by execution of this form, release and discharge SPJST, SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton, Czech Heritage Museum, SPJST Education and Nature Center, SPJST Foundation, and affiliates including officers, directors, members, agents, representatives, and anyone else connected with management or presentation of this event of and from any and all known or unknown damages, injuries, losses, judgments, and/or claims from any causes whatsoever that may be suffered by any registrant, or his accompanying person or persons, to his/her person or property. Tee-shirts/goodie bags to first 150 entries.

Early Registration received by April 27 — $20 • After April 27 and Day of Show — $30 • SPJST Members Receive $5 Discount

Enter and pay online at www.spjst.org. Or, mail form and payment to: SPJST Car Show • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, TX 76503 Questions? Call David (254) 534-0809 or Melanie (254) 534-0807 or email melaniez@vvm.com • Visit www.spjst.org

Vendors Wanted! at the 11th Annual SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration

Visit www.spjst.org for event details!

Visit www.spjst.org for forms and more information.

SPJST Car Show - Saturday, May 7

Saturday, May 7, 2016 SPJST Lodge 47 Seaton Star Hall

10842 State Highway 53 • Temple, Texas (7 miles east of Temple in the community of Seaton)

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seeking Arts/Crafts, Service and Auto-Related Vendors

$35 for a space with two tables - inside Star Hall $25 for a space with two tables - outside Star Hall Set-up Times: Friday, May 6 between 3 and 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 7 between 7 and 9 a.m.

SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration Vendor Form

Vendor __________________________________________________ Phone (_____)________________________ Contact Name(s)_______________________________________________________________________________

Street Address_______________________________________ Email Address______________________________ City________________________________________________ State___________ Zip______________________

Car Show Rules

SPJST invites you to sponsor the

11TH ANNUAL

SP PJ JST CAR show Saturday, May 7, 2016 Seaton Star Hall • Seaton, Texas All proceeds from the 2016 SPJST Car Show go to the Czech Heritage Museum of Temple and the SPJST Education and Nature Center.

Sponsorship Opti Options ions Platinum Sponsor - $1,000

• Sponsor name/logo on all promotional materials including T-shirts and posters • Complimentary vendor space in prime location at event • Unlimited ad banners at event • Continuous public address announcements during show • Sponsor logo in the official event program

Gold Sponsor - $500

• Sponsor logo on T-shirts and posters • Complimentary vendor space at event • 3 ad banners at event • Frequent public address announcements during show • Sponsor logo in the official event program

Silver Sponsor - $250

• Sponsor logo on T-shirts • Complimentary vendor space at event • 2 ad banners at event • Public address announcements during event • Recognition in the official event program

Bronze Sponsor - $100

Booth Type/Products to be Offered ________________________________________________________________

• Ad banner at event • Public address announcement during event • Recognition in the official event program

Number of Inside Spaces: _____ x $35 per space = $_______ Number of Outside Spaces: _____ x $25 per space = $_______ Check/Money Order Enclosed - Payable to SPJST Foundation Credit Card __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ exp. __/__ CSC _____ billing zip code ________

Deadline for full sponsor status is April 2, 2016. Sponsors will be welcomed after that deadline, but some benefits, such as vendor space and inclusion on T-shirts may be precluded. Vendor space for Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sponsors will be provided, if requested. Space is limited to 10 vendors - first come, first served.

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All products/services must be suitable for a family audience. Vendors must be registered and paid no later than April 27. Register and pay online at www.spjst.org or mail check/money order/credit card info and form to: SPJST Car Show • PO Box 100 • Temple, TX 76503-0100 For more information or questions, contact Lynette Talasek at (254) 931-0639 or email lynettet@spjst.com.

For more information or to reserve your sponsorship, contact James Lee, III 254-773-1575, ext. 246 • JamesL@spjst.com

No outside food/drinks. No animals. No weapons.

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In Memory of Carole Slavik

Funeral mass for Mrs. Carole Jeanne Slavik, age 71, of Burleson was held Saturday, March 12, 2016, at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Marak, Texas, with Father George Thirumangalam officiating. Mrs. Slavik died Wednesday, Carole Slavik March 9 in a Fort Worth hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Slavik was born December 12, 1944, in Harlingen to Dr. (Col.) George Earl and Wilma Allen. While growing up, she lived in El Paso, Germany, and San Antonio. She graduated from Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio. She received an associate degree from Tarrant County Junior College. She married William (Bill) Slavik on June 17, 1971, and moved to Burleson. Mrs. Slavik was an administrative assistant for General Dynamics and Bell Helicopter and later partner/office manager at the architectural firm of William B. Slavik. Mrs. Slavik was involved in the Fort Worth Chapter of American Institute of Architects and received the AIA President’s Award. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson of which she was treasurer for the past 10 years. She was named Fraternal MVP - Most Valuable Participant - in 2007 by the National Fraternal Congress of America. The award was presented in Washington, D.C. by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Burleson and St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church near Buckholts. She enjoyed boating, dancing, visiting historical places, and being with her family. Survivors include husband Bill Slavik of Burleson; daughter Dawn Cotter and husband Jim of Commerce, Missouri; sons Todd Slavik and wife Diedra of Fort Worth and Scott Slavik and wife Kim of Southlake; grandchildren Zachary, Kara, Jay, and Alana; sisters Kati Short of Brentwood, California, and Christine Monroe and husband Don of North Richland Hills; brother-in-law Dave Horton of Snohomish, Washington;

sisters-in-law Jodie Tatum and husband Lynnwood and Carolyn Austin, both of Cameron; and numerous cousins, nieces, great-nieces, and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; sister Connie Horton; brotherin-law Stormy Short; and nephew Daniel Horton. Rosary was held on Friday evening, March 11 at Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Cameron. Arrangements were under the direction of Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Cameron. Condolences for the family may be left at www.greenpattersonfuneralhome.com. —SPJST—

n Memory of Bessie Becker

Bessie Shortner Becker, 96, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016. She was born on December 21, 1919, in Karnes City, Texas, to the late Jacob and Anna Linhart Shortner. Bessie was an active member of Our Lady of Victory Cathedral since 1977. She Bessie Becker was the chairman of OLV Quilters for 10 years. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters Court of St. Ann. The Victoria County Senior Center was her second family. She was a seamstress, quilter, and for 11 years, she crocheted a prayer shawl a month for Hospice of South Texas. She loved flowers, watching the birds from her window, and reading. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 97, Placedo. Bessie is survived by daughter Judy Bellanger and husband Harold of Victoria; sons, Michael Becker and wife Brenda of Broadheadsville, Pennsylvania, and Lawrence Becker and wife Glinda of Port Lavaca; sister Viola Luttrell of Rochelle; grandchildren David Bellanger and wife Bernadette of Inez, Harold Bellanger, Jr. and wife Patricia of Victoria, Gail Mikosh and husband Bert, Alan Becker and wife Lorie, Jennifer Hastings and husband Brian, and Kristi Durich and husband

Jim; great-grandchildren Rebekah Martinez and husband Ramsey of Victoria, Matthew and Sarah Bellanger, Brian, Jr. and Adam Hastings, Camryn and Nichlas Mikosh, and Allie, Kolton and Natalie Becker; great-great-grandson Joseph Martinez; and nieces and nephews. Bessie was preceded in death by husband Oscar Becker; parents Jacob and Anna Shortner; sisters Elige Brosh, Lillie Schramek, and Annie Marcak; and brothers Edward Shortner and August Shortner. The family received friends for visitation at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral on Tuesday, March 29 at 9 a.m. with a rosary at 9:30 a.m. Funeral mass followed at 10 a.m. with Father Gary Janak officiating. Interment followed at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Bellanger, Harold Bellanger, Jr., Alan Becker, Matthew Bellanger, Ramsey Martinez, and Kolton Becker. Donations may be made to Our Lady of Victory - Eternally We Build, 1309 East Mesquite Lane, Victoria, Texas 77901. Condolences and memories can be shared online at www.gracefuneralhome.net. Services are under the direction and personal care of Grace Funeral Home. Submitted by, Bernadette Bellanger Secretary/Reporter Lodge 97, Placedo —SPJST—

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Resolution of Sympathy

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed member, JOYCE ANN MOORE. Joyce Ann Moore passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016, in Dallas, Texas. She was born on July 13, 1943, in Temple, where she was schooled and attended college. Her parents were Jerry and Annie Chupik. Visitation was Joyce Moore held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 4. Funeral service was held at noon on Friday, February 5, followed by a reception from 1 to 3 p.m. at Dallas Country Club to celebrate Joyce’s life. Funeral arrangements were held at Sparkman/Hillcrest in Dallas. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. Joyce was a community leader and supporter of many organizations during her 53 years in Dallas. Most notably were the Women’s Board of the Dallas Opera, The Dallas Opera, CPA Wives Club, and the Beverly Drive Book Club where she held various leadership positions. She attended, hosted, and chaired numerous events, and travelled throughout the world with her husband. She was a true example of serving others holding Park Cities Baptist Church, Meals on Wheels, and Trinity Christian Academy close to her heart. Joyce was an avid tennis player for many years at Bent Tree Country Club and turned to golf at Dallas Country Club where she enjoyed the women’s golf association and her term as president. She loved all sports, especially the Baylor Bears! She cherished her time with family at the ranch just outside Dallas. Joyce’s loving and caring spirit was widely admired by all. She displayed joy and kindness to every person she met and always had a beautiful smile on her face. She was deeply faithful even in times of adversity because of her devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years C. H. Moore; son Rodney Moore; daughter Melissa Jackson and husband Dan; precious

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granddaughter Isabella; and brother Gene Chupik and his family. The family requests that memorials be sent to UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75390; Dallas Opera, 2405 Flora Street, Dallas, Texas 75201; or Trinity Christian Academy, 17001 Addison Road, Addison, Texas 75001. Resolution Committee Ruth Hanusch Joyce Skrabanek —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed member, DORIS ANN GOLDMAN. Doris Ann Raska Goldman went to live with her Lord on Monday, March 28, 2016. John Witte officiated at her graveside service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 31 at Bellwood Memorial Park in Temple, Texas. Mrs. Goldman was born in Milam County on April 30, 1928, to Anna Doris Goldman and Joseph Raska. She married Raymond R. Goldman on June 11, 1949, at First Lutheran Church in Temple. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2011, after 61 years of marriage. In her earlier years, Doris was a Girl Scout leader, president of Lamar PTO, and president of Temple High School PTO. She also served as secretary of Church Women of Temple. She graduated from Buckholts High School as valedictorian of her class. She attended Durham Business School in Austin while working at the Texas State Land Office. She returned to Temple in 1945 and worked as office manager of Temple Life Insurance. Her husband established Goldman Electric Motor Company in April 1949, where she served as office manager, working with him until they retired in January 1992. She then joined him in their hobbies of fishing, hunting, farming, and ranching. Mrs. Goldman was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton.

Doris is survived by sister Joan Cox of Marble Falls; son Mark Goldman and wife Sharon of Temple; daughter Janet Holliman and husband Jim of Temple; grandchildren Michelle Bassett and husband Jimmy, Melanie

Brune and husband Jimmy, Kyle Goldman and wife Kristy, Robert Holliman and wife Heidi, and Allison Oliver and husband Michael; and six great-grandchildren with another due in July. Memorials may be made to Im-

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manuel Baptist Church building fund; or to a charity of your choice. Resolution Committee Ruth Hanusch Joyce Skrabanek —SPJST—

Death Claims Paid in March 2016

Name Elisca E. Turner Donald Joe Mikeska Daniel Sonka Junell B. Getschmann Woodrow W. Mikeska Clarence J. Zabcik Elsie Mae Mikeska Melvin A. Epstein Arnold Peters Gladys Baack Betty Jo Sneed Beatrice Hornak Ann Marie Williams Frances E. Krieg Donald Gene Kieschnick Isabel M. Ventrcek Mary Josephine Williams Martha E. Hunt Frank Zabojnik Victor H. Krenek Virginia E. McDowell Arthur H. Hierholzer George Jerry Rehak David Duaril Lamb Ruby J. Chaddick Irene Mary Mueller Willie Jimenez Lela Mae Anderson Daniel W. Jansa Rosalie Pasket Zavodny Calvin John Vojtek Leighton M. Webb Daniel H. Wiley John Franklin Baros Alvin Andrew Settle

SPJST • Temple, Texas

Lodge 135 24 25 88 88 24 201 148 179 179 130 201 24 18 142 202 172 84 25 172 133 107 184 25 196 66 88 88 160 88 88 92 47 151 191

Location Ennis Cyclone Ennis Houston Houston Cyclone Bleiblerville-Nelsonville El Maton Warrenton Warrenton Dallas Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Cyclone Elgin Houston Jourdanton Pasadena Dallas Ennis Pasadena San Antonio Floresville Moulton Ennis Houston-West Waco Houston Houston San Angelo Houston Houston Fort Worth Seaton Wharton Lufkin

Date of Admission 4/18/1972 9/06/1949 11/01/1949 11/03/1969 8/09/1937 1/08/1939 2/19/1944 4/25/1947 6/08/1977 9/04/1968 1/02/1963 7/01/1950 1/17/1949 8/01/1985 3/13/1972 11/23/1940 11/02/1943 2/14/1944 2/05/1965 4/05/1945 9/06/1956 7/01/1995 2/03/1943 12/02/1971 1/22/1990 4/23/1975 5/08/1989 3/18/1966 5/27/1975 8/24/1966 7/13/1943 8/01/1975 11/01/1982 11/23/1999 2/01/2002

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

Date of Death 2/21/2008 1/24/2016 1/16/2016 1/19/2016 12/01/1994 2/04/2016 2/11/2016 1/14/2016 9/14/2014 2/19/2016 1/22/2016 2/13/2016 1/29/2016 2/14/2016 12/15/2015 2/16/2016 1/17/2014 1/27/2016 2/22/2016 1/22/2016 1/14/2016 1/17/2016 1/06/2016 2/11/2016 2/10/2016 2/29/2016 2/29/2016 8/15/2015 1/22/2016 12/20/2015 2/11/2016 2/24/2016 2/29/2016 3/04/2016 1/12/2016

Age 82 68 87 86 75 93 72 89 95 86 91 80 83 90 68 95 86 87 89 85 83 88 88 79 77 91 73 82 71 87 85 97 87 46 77

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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.

State Youth Director shares April updates

Thank You Card Contest Please encourage your youth to at-

tend your district spring meeting and participate in the thank you card contest. All youth club members will receive five merit points in the Merit Point System for attending their spring meeting as well as another five merit points and a participation award for entering the contest. The first place win-

ning card design from each district will be published in the Vestnik. The winning cards from each district will also be judged on the state level. The overall winner in the state competition will receive a $100 gift card. For thank you card design contest guidelines, please look on page 38 in your SPJST Youth Club Handbook. Please make note of these spring meeting dates: District One - Sunday, April 10 Lodge 17, New Tabor District Three - Sunday, April 24 Lodge 154, Fort Worth District Five - Saturday, April 16 Lodge 88, Houston

Camp Tee-Shirt Orders Due June 30 Youth Leaders, please let parents know that they can order their children’s camp tee-shirts online at http://www.spjst.org/camp_teeshirt_or der.html. This year’s camp tee-shirts are available for sale. The deadline to order is June 30. Tee-shirts can be delivered to camp, picked up at the Home Office, or mailed to you for $2.

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Flag Day Essay Contest All SPJST youth between the ages of six and high school senior are encouraged to enter this year’s Flag Day Contest. This contest will promote patriotism and creative literacy. There will also be a coloring contest for members ages eight and under. Several prizes will be awarded in the Flag Day Contest. All of the winners will be announced at the SPJST Flag Day Ceremony on Sunday, June 12 at the SPJST Leaders-in-Training Camp. The deadline for all entries is May 31. This year’s theme is “My American Freedom.” This would be a good time to talk about the right way to display the United States flag and flag etiquette. You may also consider having a member of the Boy Scouts or the American Legion come in as a guest speaker. SPJST Education and Nature Center Work Week May 14 to 22 The SPJST Education and Nature Center has been up and running for six years. Each district representative has

District Two Youth Participate in Spring Meeting Activities

Helping with registration at the District Two Spring Meeting on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Lodge 48, Beyersville . . . it’s State Duchess Makayla Newsom and State Queen Kacie Vanecek, both of Lodge 48, Beyersville, and State King Brady Alexander of Lodge 47, Seaton. CENTER PHOTO:

Thank you card design contest winners. Left to right are Camdon Bartek of Lodge 47, Seaton; Hailey Girod of Lodge 29, Taylor; Dannikka Bartek of Lodge 47, Seaton; and Kayla Wuensche of Lodge 48, Beyersville. RIGHT PHOTO: Youth go through their Easter egg hunt finds.

LEFT PHOTO: Thanks to all members who donated beans and rice for the SPJST Youth Statewide Food Drive. CENTER PHOTO: Each person contributing to the food drive had his/her name entered into a drawing. Lucky winners of $10 prizes were Gene McBride of Lodge 200,

Bruceville-Eddy and James Teague of Lodge 20, Granger. They are holding some of their donations. RIGHT PHOTO: Easter Bunny enjoys a moment with Tatiana Poldrack of Lodge 48, Beyersville and cousin Della Miksch.

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chosen a project to lead for this years work week at the ENC. The ENC is asking for each lodge to consider participating in a work project and/or sponsor the cost of materials for one of the work projects. We understand that not everyone is able to come out to the property and help, but we would like for you to consider making a donation towards helping on this day. Please indicate on your check which work project you would like to sponsor or partially sponsor. If you would like to come and help for several days, please know that the cabins will be open for those who need to stay the night.

SPJST Foundation “Clean Out Your Barn” Statewide Garage Sale The SPJST Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The Foundation is seeking to raise funds to assist the Czech Heritage Museum and SPJST Education and Nature Center. In order to reach this goal, the first event planned is a statewide auction. We are currently seeking donations for this event.

Important Notice: Vestnik Projects and Fourth Quarterly Merit Reports Due June 1 Please remember the Vestnik projects and fourth quarterly merit reports are due on June 1. If you mail them to the Home Office on or after June 15, this does not give Tammy enough time (one week) to get the data to the District Youth Counselors on who is eligible to attend SPJST camp and Youth Achievement Day. Please be diligent on getting this information in a timely manner. SPJST Create a Commercial Contest SPJST is excited to introduce a new contest! Members are encouraged to create a commercial.

2016 Leaders-In-Training Workshop June 9 to 11 at SPJST Education and Nature Center Since 2016 is SPJST Convention year, we will need to start LIT retreat a day early. We are working on plans to have a great LIT retreat lined up for our youth. Our retreat will be held at the SPJST Education and Nature Center. This year, our LIT retreat will start on Thursday, June 9 and end on Saturday,

June 11. Mark your calenders and save the date for a great time. I hope that all youth that finished their eighth grade year through graduating seniors will participate as LITs. Please be sure to complete your online registration no later than May 15. I look forward to seeing you all there! Youth eligible to be a Leader-InTraining? LITs are active high school aged youth who have been approved by their youth leader and District Youth Counselor as responsible and mature enough to be an LIT. The youth club member may attend the LIT Workshop after completing a Leaders-In-Training application.

2016 SPJST Summer Camp The SPJST Summer Camp applications are available online. A checklist of items to have handy prior to filling out the camp application is included on the camp page at www.spjst.org. Please mention to your parents that shot records are available from the school nurse, and if there were no changes, you can also obtain this information from your District Youth Counselor. I would like to have all camp applications in by June 1. If you have a member who is not active in the youth

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program but who would still like to attend SPJST Summer Camp, he/she may attend for a fee. The cost for the four-day, three-night camp is $160 per camper made payable to SPJST. If you are interested in your child attending SPJST Summer Camp and would like more information, please contact State Youth Director Lynette Talasek at 254773-1575 or 1-800-727-7578. Mark Your Calendar: May 7 is Join Hands Day Our goal for 2016 is to have 50 or more lodges participate. What can your youth club do? Some of the great projects from past years include baking for the needy, cemetery clean-ups, highway beautification, assisting veterans and senior citizen programs, conducting a variety of fix-up and refurbishing projects, and fundraising for your local volunteer fire department. You’ve still got plenty of time to decide what you want to do in 2016. The main thing — at this point — is committing to doing something. When coming up with ideas for your project, try to do something that will be noticed by the public. If you have any questions on this, please contact me. Again, this year, the Supreme Lodge

Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Delivers Lots of Love to Nursing Home Residents

On Sunday, February 7, 2016, Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club delivered valentine bags complete with raisins, bananas, and homemade valentine cards made by youth club members to residents of St. Joseph Manor and Copperas Hollow Nursing Home in Caldwell. This is our favorite community charity we

do. The residents love it, and we love to see their smiling faces! Submitted by, Dillon and Macy Narro —SPJST—

TOP PHOTOS: Youth club members and adult volunteers assemble valentine treat bags. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 17, New Tabor youth

at Copperas Hollow Nursing Home. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: New Tabor youth at St. Joseph Manor.

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will offer a $100 incentive to local SPJST lodges to be used in developing and/or promoting their project. This incentive will be for lodges who partner with youth in their community. To receive the $100 incentive, lodges must register the event with the Home Office prior to Join Hands Day. The Supreme Lodge will then forward a check to the lodges who have registered.

2016 SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration Make plans to join in the fun and festivities of the 2016 SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration to be held Saturday, May 7 at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall. Seaton Star Hall is located approximately seven miles east of Temple, just off Highway 53. There will be cars! And more cars! There will be Czech heritage displays, arts and crafts vendors, music, and showcase entertainment. Admission is free. Donations and proceeds generated from event underwriters as well as from the silent auction will benefit the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple and SPJST Education and Nature Center in Ledbetter. It is no accident that the event coincides with Join Hands Day - May 7. If your lodge or youth club is still looking for a Join Hands Day event, the 2016 SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration could be the place for you! Booth space is available to all arts, crafts, and service vendors for $35 for a booth space that includes two tables and two chairs. Outside space is available for $25. To reserve a space for your lodge, youth club organization, business — or even for yourself — please contact State Youth Director, Lynette Talasek at 1-800-727-7578 or online at SPJST.org. Consistently, the SPJST Car Show has been one of the premier car show events in the greater Central Texas area. At least 40 classes of vehicles are expected to participate in this year’s event. For car show information or to serve as a show car judge, please contact David Nauert at 254-534-0809 or call Melanie Zavodny at 254-5340807. Email melaniez@vvm.com. Out-of-town visitors may want to plan an overnight stay as this is also the weekend of the big Central Texas Air Show held at the Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport. Complete air show details may be found at http://centraltexasairshow.com

End Of Summer Get Away! Good times await you at the Corpus Christi End of Summer Get Away. Start

making your plans now to join us on Friday, August 12 to 14 for a fun-filled weekend. We will be staying at the Emerald Beach Inn which is located right on the beach. There will be a lot of activities for the whole family. Additional details will be presented in the Vestnik as they become available. Fraternally yours, Lynette Talasek State Youth Director —SPJST—

District Two Beseda Dancers host April 10 lunch fundraiser

Dear Vestnik Readers, The District Two Youth Beseda will have its annual fundraiser on Sunday, April 10, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall has so graciously donated the use of their lodge once again for this event. A barbecue plate lunch will be served. The plate will consist of onehalf chicken, sauce, homemade cole slaw, potato salad, green beans, pickles, bread, and dessert. We will once again keep the cost at $8 per plate. We invite you to come in and eat in the comfort of the lodge for great fellowship or the use of the convenient drivethru. A prize drawing for a gift card basket, summer fun ice chest, and a pull cart wagon will be held at 1:30 p.m. Proceeds of the fundraiser will go towards costumes and travel for the dancers. Please join us! We thank you in advance for your support of our Czech dancers! Please contact me with any questions. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor patsyk2011@yahoo.com 254-718-1606 —SPJST—

District Two youth participate in spring meeting

Dear Vestnik Readers, The annual District Two Spring Meeting was held on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Lodge 48, Beyersville. What a beautiful ride to the country on such a beautiful, sunny day! Thank you to all members of Lodge 48 who set up the hall so nicely and for the delicious meal. We appreciate you all! Thank you to our District Two/State Royalty for registering members as they arrived. King Brady, Queen Kacie, and Duchess Makayla, you are awesome! So proud of you. Missed you, Seth. The day began with the youth registration of 18 thank you notes hand designed by youth members. Congratulations to each of you for participating and to all winners.

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Winners were:

Post Kindergarten to Age 8 1st - Camdon Bartek Lodge 47, Seaton 2nd - Tyson Bilbrey Lodge 47, Seaton 3rd - Makayla Newsom Lodge 48, Beyersville

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Hailey Girod Lodge 29, Taylor 2nd - Kylee Halbrook Lodge 29, Taylor 3rd - Emma Regan Lodge 47, Seaton

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Dannikka Bartek Lodge 47, Seaton 2nd - Brandon Girod Lodge 29, Taylor 3rd - Chase Alexander Lodge 47, Seaton

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Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Kayla Wuensche Lodge 48, Beyersville 2nd - Kacie Vanecek Lodge 48, Beyersville 3rd - Hunter Bartek Lodge 47, Seaton

It was great to see many youth at the meeting. Following the adult meeting, youth enjoyed an Easter egg hunt. What excitement! There were eggs everywhere . . . and then who appeared? The Easter Bunny! The look on the faces and excitement of the youth was priceless. Her visit put smiles on everyone. Thank you, Easter Bunny, for coming to see us. We really missed Youth Leader Janet Filla at the meeting. She was sick and unable to attend. Janet, so glad you are feeling better. Thank you, Assistant Michelle Newsom, for all you did. Thanks to the youth club for furnishing candy and prizes. The district youth had a silent auction. Thank you to all who brought items and to those who bid on the items. Donations were brought by: Lodge 15, Buckholts - Cynthia Strmiska.

Lodge 20, Granger - Granger Youth Club.

Lodge 29, Taylor - Taylor Youth Club, Jesse and Linda Pospisil, Ronnie and Lyn Rieger, Leonard Kaderka.

Lodge 47, Seaton - Seaton Youth Club, Colton and Emma Regan, Brandon and Amber Bartek, Justin and Joyce Kraatz, Patsy Koslovsky. Lodge 48, Beyersville - Janet Filla.

Lodge 80, Holland - Frank and Connie Horak.

Lodge 187, Round Rock - Johnnie Haak, Joann Oman, Linda Johnson, Rose Marie Etheredge.

Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy David Nauert.

Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Melanie Zavodny. The Texas Polka Music Museum.

Congratulations to those who got to take home that special item they wanted. High bidders were: Lodge 20, Granger - James Teague.

Lodge 24, Cyclone - Brian Vanicek.

Lodge 29, Taylor - Kylee Halbrook, Linda Pospisil, Sharon Kaderka.

Lodge 47, Seaton - Sharla Pechal, Joyce Kraatz, Brandon Bartek, Hunter Bartek, Michael Morris, Ruth Hanusch.

Lodge 48, Beyersville - Linda Wuensche, A. Wuensche, Michael Weber. Lodge 80, Holland - Rita Spinn.

Lodge 187, Round Rock - Deborah Rolack, Johnnie Haak.

Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Frances McBride

Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point - James Lee.

The District Two Youth thank you for your tremendous support. Proceeds of $256 from the silent auction will be donated to the SPJST Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of our past

District Two Youth Counselor Frank Klinkovsky. He was such a wonderful, fun-loving person and is truly missed. A big thank you also goes to all members who brought rice, beans, and other items to contribute to the SPJST Youth Statewide Food Drive. Each youth club in the state is participating. The 67 pounds collected at the meeting will be tallied together with other SPJST Youth Clubs from across the state. I can hardly wait to see the total pounds SPJST collects. Take a guess and see how close you are when State Youth Director Lynette announces the pounds. Each person contributing to this worthy cause had their name in a drawing. Gene McBride of Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy and James Teague of Lodge 20, Granger were the winners of $10. The goods were divided among youth leaders to take to their local pantries. I would like to thank all members in attendance for reelecting me as district youth counselor for another year. I love being a part of the youth program. Thank you, parents, for allowing me to be a part of your child’s life. A big part of the success of the District

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Two youth program are my two wonderful assistants - Cristy Girod and Amber Bartek. These girls are awesome and put so much work and their heart into the program. I thank them so much! Congratulations to our 20162017 flag bearers - Tyson Bilbrey of Lodge 47, Seaton and James Teague of Lodge 20, Granger. Yeah, boys: District Two Officers! Preparing you both for the adult offices. I am looking forward to us working together to make this year another fantastic and fun summer for our youth. We will be meeting soon with all the youth leaders to plan out the summer. Parents and youth, we need your suggestions, ideas, or concerns to help our program grow. Please contact me before April 11 so we can talk about it at our district training. If you are interested in being a chaperone, please call me as soon as possible. Camp dates are July 21 to 24. I look forward to a great year with our District Two youth. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—

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District Seven Youth Club sets development workshop

Attention, all District Seven Youth Club Members, Parents, and Friends: SPJST District Seven Youth Development Workshop is Saturday, April 16, 2016, at The Racquet Club of Camino Real, located at 5 Courtside Circle in San Antonio, Texas 78216 from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. The District Seven Youth Development Workshop will be an informative afternoon of fun and and information. Lunch and registration will be from 12 noon to 12:30 p.m. We are very happy to SPJST Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny to be one of our presenters this year. She will focus on photography, Vestnik submissions, and photography careers. You will need to bring a camera or your iPhone. We are looking forward to some great photography entries at YAD this year. Other topics will include “What is the President’s Volunteer Service Award and How Does it Affect Me?” and “What is a Merit Point and How Can I Earn Merit Points?” There will be door prizes, games, and a special informative session for parents.

District Seven Spring Outing The District Seven Spring Outing is Saturday, April 16 at San Antonio Botanical Gardens from 3 to 5 p.m. Please inform your youth leader no later than Wednesday, April 13 if you will be attending the youth development training, the outing at the botanical gardens, or both. If you do not have a lodge youth leader, please no-

District Six Youth Participate in Workshop

The District Six Youth Workshop was held Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Taiton Community Center. Youth from Lodges 30, Taiton and 40, El Campo-Hillje attended. TOP LEFT PHOTO: Workshop attendees from Lodges 30, Taiton and 40, El Campo-Hillje. TOP RIGHT PHOTO:

tify District Seven Youth Counselor Theresa Haag by emailing theresa.haag686@gmail.com or calling 830-625-8262. Don’t forget the camera! Fraternally, Theresa Haag District Seven Youth Counselor —SPJST—

District Six Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela discusses Youth Achievement Day entry cards. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Assistant DYC Susan Siptak reviews YAD categories and rules. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Youth work to compete Vestnik projects.

Lodge 47, Seaton youth enjoys Easter Sunday

I had a lot of fun on Easter Sunday with my family. My sister, my cousins, and I got to Easter egg hunt. We ate a lot of candy and hamburgers. I also sold tickets to my aunt for our beseda fundraiser. I’m excited about the

drawing because I want to win the gift card basket. Tyson Bilbrey —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club Participates in Community Easter Egg Hunt

On Sunday, March 20, 2016, Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club helped the Taiton Community Center with its annual Easter egg hunt. LEFT PHOTO: Youth get ready to hunt Easter eggs. CENTER PHOTO: Lots of eggs! RIGHT

PHOTO: Pictured are youth from Lodge 30, Taiton and local community residents who participated in the egg hunt. —Submitted by Kirby Lange, Assistant Youth Leader

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SPJST Youth Thank You Greeting Card Design Contest

Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth: First Communion

Dear Readers, Last Thursday was my First Communion. It was really special. Rileigh Kitchen —SPJST—

What is it? The Greeting Card Design Contest is sponsored by SPJST to encourage youth members to be creative and express their artistic talents. The contest is held at the district spring meeting. The card type/theme will be a thank you. The winning design will be an official greeting card for the SPJST Home Office. The SPJST Greeting Card will also be available for purchase. Youth must be present to enter and win. Please check with your youth leader, District Youth Counselor, or the Vestnik for your district’s 2016 spring meeting date, location, card design type/theme, and contest registration time. The theme for 2016 is a thank you card.

The Rules ❒ Submit entry on an official entry form (available from SPJST youth leaders or the State Youth Director) or draw your design in an 8 1/2inch by 5 1/2-inch space on a sheet of plain, white paper. Design size must be 8 1/2 inches by 5 1/2 inches. This is equivalent to a regular sheet of paper folded in half. Designs may be drawn either horizontally or vertically. ❒ Use ink, magic markers, crayons, or paint. No pencils and no additions (cut-outs, glitter, etc.)

❒ Entries must be freehand originals created by the youth member. No computer-generated entries accepted.

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Judging Designs will be judged on overall appearance and appeal, creativity and originality, and ability to reproduce on a greeting card. One design in each age category will be selected at each district’s spring meeting and sent to the SPJST Home Office.

Awards All Greeting Card Design Contest participants will receive a participation award, and youth club members will receive five merit points in the Merit Point System. The winning cards from each district will also be judged on the state level. The overall winner in the state competition will receive a $100 gift card. —SPJST—

Who Can Enter? SPJST members entering kindergarten to high school senior.

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club Members Collect Beans, Rice for Statewide Food Drive

Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth: pretty bluebonnets

Dear Readers, The bluebonnets are blooming all around my school. They are pretty. Madeline Kitchen —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club met Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Taiton Community Center. TOP LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 30 youth members are pictured with their beans and rice donations for the SPJST Youth Statewide

Food Drive. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: The start of Lodge 30’s bean and rice collection. BELOW PHOTOS: Youth participate in the meeting, and Mrs. Yvonne sorts through the beans and rice donations.

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Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Visit Wharton Museum, TeePee Motel

Lodge 30, Taiton youth visits Wharton Museum

Dear Vestnik Readers, My family and I went to the Wharton Museum. As we walked through it, I learned a lot of history of Wharton County. They also had an animal and technology exhibit. Those were pretty neat. I learned what the first Apple computer was like. Sincerely, Brittany Baker —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton youth visits TeePee Motel

Dear Vestnik Readers, I went to the Wharton Museum and toured it. My family and I then went to the TeePee Motel and got a tour. The TeePee motel is the last one standing in Texas today. They still have the original arrows stuck in the ground from the 1900s. Sincerely, Bethany Baker —SPJST—

Order your camp tee-shirt today!

The 2016 camp tee-shirts are blue in color with the “Seeking The Treasures of SPJST 2016” design on them. Tee-shirts must be pre-ordered and pre-paid. Youth club members attend-

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Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club Hosts Annual Easter Egg Hunt

The youth club of Lodge 88, Houston hosted the lodge’s annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 19, 2016. The Easter Bunny was there to take pictures with and give out prizes. At 2 p.m., the colored eggs were ready to find. I found so many eggs my

basket was full. We had sandwiches, nachos, and punch plus desserts brought by youth club members. My mom made her yummy Watergate Salad. My dad helped clean up the yard afterwards by taking down the streamers and signs. My grandma and grandpa

were there along with my aunt, too, and won door prizes. We had a lot of fun. Fraternally, Nathan G. Polly, Reporter —SPJST—

TOP LEFT PHOTO: My brother Jered, left, and me with the Easter Bunny. TOP CENTER PHOTO: Youth Leader Barbara and the youth club members. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: My grandma and grandpa - Margaret and Leroy Migl.

BOTTOM LEFT PHOTOS: Left to right are my mom Darlene Polly, aunt Marlene Satterwhite, brother Jered, and me.

RIGHT PHOTO: My brother Jered, right, and me with our parents Mark and Darlene Polly.

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ing camp will receive their tee-shirts at camp. Tee-shirts can also be mailed for an additional $2 for postage per shirt. Order deadline is June 30. Include your name, lodge, address, city, zip, and phone. Please specify the number of shirts you would like to order in the following sizes:

Adult Tee-Shirts Small (34-36) - $7.75 Medium (38-40) - $7.75 Large (42-44) - $7.75 X-Large - $7.75 Adult XX-Large - $8.75 Adult XXX-Large - $9.75

Youth Tee-Shirts Small (6-8) - $6.75 Medium (10-12) - $6.75 Large (14-16) - $6.75

State the total number of shirts ordered. Include postage for shirts, if mailed ($2 per shirt). Send your order along with your check to:

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SPJST Home Office c/o State Youth Director Lynette Talasek P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club Hosts Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Fun times dying Easter eggs on Friday, March 18 at Lodge 88, Houston. LEFT PHOTO: Keith Wockenfuss with Jade Caffey and her mom Gail. PHOTO 2: Jered and Nathan Polly. PHOTO 3: Megan Pflughaupt, right, and

Shirley, who is Jade’s grandmother. RIGHT PHOTO: Jade Caffey, Keith Wockenfuss, and Tyler Parker add color to the dozens and dozens of eggs.

Dear Members, I had fun dying the eggs that my grandma, Ms. Barbara, boiled. She boiled 900 eggs (75 dozen), and the youth club got to dye them. We made many colorful and pretty eggs. The next day was the Easter party. I had fun getting lots of eggs. I liked the prize that the Easter Bunny gave me - a foam rocket launcher. There were a lot of people who came and visited us.

The Subway sandwiches that my Mom ordered and we picked up for the party were really good along with all the other food. My sister made 72 deviled eggs, and there weren’t any left. Thank you to everyone who came and helped. The party was really a lot of fun, and I can’t wait until the next party. Fraternally, Keith Wockenfuss, President —SPJST—

LEFT PHOTO: Miss Easter Bunny will Juan and Anahi Guerrero. CENTER PHOTO: Left to right are Keith Wockenfuss, Nathan Polly, and Delia

Sanchez. RIGHT PHOTO: JoAnn Buri, left, and Dorothy and Evan Pflughaupt look for Easter eggs.

LEFT PHOTO: Assistant Youth Leader Michelle Wockenfuss and Evan Pflughaupt take a selfie as they await the egg hunt. PHOTO 2: Miss Easter Bunny visits with Delia Sanchez. PHOTO 3: Keith Wockenfuss runs for

Easter eggs. PHOTO 4: Miss Bunny holds Kinsley Gorrell, granddaughter of Richard and Margie Moncrief. PHOTO 5: Evan Pflughaupt finds an Easter egg. RIGHT PHOTO: Evan shows Miss Bunny his egg hunt finds.

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Lodge 88, Houston Youth Dye Easter Eggs for Annual Hunt

Members of Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club met Friday, March 18, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. to dye eggs for the lodge’s annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 19. We had pizza and soda and dyed 75 dozen

eggs all different colors – blue, green, yellow, purple, pink, and orange. Some were dark, and some were light. Some eggs were multi-colored. My fingers were dyed, too! I always look forward to dying

eggs with the youth club for the Easter party. Fraternally, Jered J. Polly, Publicity Committee —SPJST—

April V Ve estnik Project • The Art of Kraslice This project earns a maximum 1 point in the SPJST Youth Clubs Me M rit Points System. Mail completed project no later than May 15, 2016 to: SPJST Youth Program c/o SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

Name__ _____________ ____ ____ ______ ____ __________ ____ ____ ______ ____ _____ __________ ____ _____ Age____ ____ ____ ____ __ Lodge___ ____ ____ ______

The Art of Kraslice

Czech Easter eggs can also appear in almost any color you can imagine. e. Orange, black, yellow w, and white are seen on many eggs, but eggs may also so be dyed in blue, lavender, green, or pink. Some color combinations arre What is it? strictly traditional, while others incorporate the artists’ own whims an nd Kraslice (kras-leets-seh) is the Czech word for Easter egg. These handd- tastes for a modern twist. painted or decorated eggs are the most recognizable symbol of a tradition nal Czech Easter. Historically, girls decorated the eggs and then gave them to Many of the designs are geometric and floral designs that seem to dom mthe boys on Easter Monday. Today both boys and girls enjoy decorating n inate the world of Czech Easter eggs, but if you look hard enough you will kraslice. find eggs that depict designs reminiscent of church windows, human figg ures, or animal figures (such as roosters). Artist that stray from traditionaal The Art of Kraslice designs let their imaginations guide them when decorating eggs and may The art of painting these eggs is tedious and requires lengthy dedication, incorporate scenes from their environment or well-wishes on their eggs. s. depending on the detail it could take several hours. Many techniques are There are virtually no limitations in creating colorful kraslice. used to achieve the endless designs, such as the batik dye method, encasinng in knotted wire, brushing with wax and scratching the surface to create deeNo matter if your kraslice is as simple as strategically placing colorful ul signs, and more. Several diffferent materials are used as well, including bees es stickers on an egg or hours worth of painting a detailed geometric design g wax, straw (hay), water colors, markers, onion peels, and picture stickers r . with beautiful colors and a steady hand - you have experienced the art of o kraslice.

Now It’s Y Yo our Turn

Now it’s your turnn to be the designer! Will you use a geometric desig gn or draw a picture of a familiar item? Decorate the egg below with you ur own design.

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Youth Leaders Meet in Temple for Annual Retreat

Saturday, March 19, 2016 • SPJST Home Office/Spare Time in Temple, Texas • By Lynette Talasek, State Youth Director

It was great seeing so many of you at the Youth Leaders Retreat on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at the SPJST Home Office! Those of you who were not able to attend missed out on a wonderful experience. Please make every effort to attend your district’s youth leader training to be hosted by your District Youth Counselor. In the meantime, I look forward to meeting with you and visiting your youth club meetings. Thank you to everyone who attended and to those who had a helping hand in making it a productive and enjoyable experience. We started out the program by welcoming President Brian Vanicek, State FAC Frank Horak, District Two Director Jesse Pospisil, District One Director/Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick, District Three Director John Engelke, Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny and SPJST Foundation Director of Development James Lee, III. President Brian Vanicek thanked the youth leaders for their dedication and for their efforts to enhance the lives of young people through the SPJST Youth Program. President Vanicek covered the 20162017 incentive awards and recognized Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Leader Joyce Kraatz and Lodge 9, Snook Youth Leader Loree Lewis for winning the Youth Leaders Incentive Award for

2015-2016. Last year, youth leaders were encouraged to come on board as SPJST sales agents. Several youth leaders took President Vanicek up on that offer, and they were recognized. Becoming an agent can help youth leaders become more familiar with the insurance products and increase their ability to share that information with potential members. If anyone is interested in becoming an agent, please contact Vice President Clifton Coufal at 254-7731575 or 800-727-7578. SPJST Foundation Director of Development James Lee, III introduced himself to the group and covered the SPJST Foundation and several upcoming events that the Foundation is sponsoring. We then covered the importance of membership drives and how youth leaders should invite guests to all youth events. A membership drive does not have to be a “planned” event. Membership drives can happen every time we encounter youth either at our monthly youth meetings or during socials. Youth leaders were encouraged to have SPJST information in their purse or car at all times. Everyone was reminded that their youth club receives one free mailout a year. This includes the creation of an informative flyer with the details of your event. Mem-

bership list and mailing labels are always available upon request. If you have not planned your membership drive for 2016-2017 youth year and you need help, please contact your District Youth Counselor or State Youth Director. We reviewed changes to the 20152016 SPJST Youth Club Handbook and answered a number of related questions. This year, the constructed item is a repurposed craft. Please note that the handbook states on page 26 that the project may include hardware that is necessary to complete the project. In addition to the constructed item changes, please review with your youth club members the changes made to Foods (page 26) and Photography (page 27). Youth Achievement Day entry cards were distributed and youth club handbooks were issued. Please make every effort to attend your district’s youth leaders training. If you are in need of any supplies, please contact me or Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez. After lunch, four new groups were formed and the youth leaders rotated through sessions led by the District Youth Counselors. Lots of new ideas were shared, and many good questions addressed. Youth leaders have been asked to create monthly newsletters that can be

emailed to the youth. The Home Office will be sending out new member contact information on a monthly basis to the youth leaders so that they can contact these new members, add them to an email list, and invite them to youth club meetings. Youth leaders were encouraged to add a creative twist to the meetings and work on making the meeting relevant while still being respectful of our members’ time. The workshop concluded at 4:30 p.m. and was followed at 6 p.m by the service awards presentation and dinner. Youth leaders were thanked for their work with the youth program and presented with their 42(i) allocation funds and years of service pins. After dinner, everyone enjoyed bowling and socializing at Spare Time Bowling Center. Please know that this is a learning workshop, but it is also a time to share ideas, have fun, and make new friends. One of the main goals of the workshop is to refresh and renew our youth leaders, and I hope that goal was accomplished. I look forward to having 100 percent attendance next year! Fraternally, Lynette Talasek State Youth Director —SPJST—

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Youth Leaders, Assistants Devote Years of Service to SPJST Youth Program

LEFT PHOTO: District One Youth Leaders. Left to right, Loree Lewis (9), Sharon Russell (13), and Holly Narro (17). CENTER PHOTO: District Two Youth Leaders. Front, left to right, Amber Bartek (47), Patsy Koslovsky (47), Cristy Girod (29). Back: Joyce Kraatz (47), Chelsea Bil-

brey (47), Sharla Pechal (47), and Connie Horak (80). RIGHT PHOTO: District Three Youth Leaders. Left to right, Patricia Dieterich (6), Peggy Dobecka (6), Debra Daniel (183), Kay Weeks (183), and Betty Macalik (25).

LEFT PHOTO: District Four Youth Leaders. Left to right, Becky Wood (49), Laura Pospichal (49), and Pam Lehmann (215). PHOTO 2: District Five Youth Leaders. Left to right, Catherine Manchack (142), Jack Manchack (142), and Brenda Moyle (162). PHOTO 3: District Six Youth

Leader. Cathy Garcia (40). RIGHT PHOTO: District Seven Youth Leaders. Left to right, April Howard (185), Theresa Haag (185), Regina House (202), and Sandra Hoggard (202). Youth leaders received pins commemorating their years of service to the SPJST Youth Program.

District One Lodge 9, Snook Youth Leader Loree Lewis—1 year Assistant Youth Leader Sheila Orsak—3 years

Lodge 13, Dime Box District Youth Counselor Sharon Russell—18 years

Lodge 17, New Tabor Assistant DYC/Youth Leader Holly Narro—25 years Assistant DYC Lindy Beasley—2 years Assistant Youth Leaders Susan Skrabanek—39 years Mabrey Dowell—8 years

Lodge 186, Caldwell Youth Leader Yolanda Brinkman—14 years Assistant Youth Leader Carol Coker—14 years

District Two Lodge 20, Granger Youth Leader Emilie Tischler—28 years

Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Leader Brenda Maddux—4 years Assistant Youth Leader Kim Campbell—10 years

Lodge 29, Taylor Assistant DYC/Youth Leader Cristy Girod—8 years Assistant Youth Leader Connie Voigt—3 years

Lodge 47, Seaton District Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky—33 years Youth Leader Joyce Kraatz—3 years Assistant DYC/ Assistant Youth Leader Amber Bartek—3 years Assistant Youth Leaders Sharla Pechal—1 year Chelsea Bilbrey—New

Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Leader Janet Filla—3 years Assistant Youth Leader Michelle Newsom—2 years

Lodge 80, Holland Youth Leader Connie Horak—4 years

Lodge 182, Falls County Youth Leader Becky Beckendorf—8 years Assistant Youth Leader Jason Beckendorf—10 years

Lodge 187, Round Rock Youth Leader Jennifer McCarthy—6 years

District Three Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka—29 years Assistant Youth Leader Patricia Dieterich—10 years

Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Leader Rita Holland—13 years Assistants Youth Leaders Betty Macalik—9 years Jennifer Dvorak—6 years

Lodge 84, Dallas Honorary DYC/Youth Leader Bessie Petr—64 years In Loving Memory July 27, 1923 - February 12, 2016 Assistant Youth Leaders Lynda Novak—34 years Anne Cowan—7 years Joy McClellan—9 years Kelly Tucker—6 years Vicki Sims—30 years

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Youth Leader Jolie Mozingo—New

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Co-Youth Leader Lesli Milan—5 years Assistant DYC/Co-Youth Leader CarrieAnn Jones—5 years

Lodge 183, Arlington DYC/Assistant Youth Leader Kay Weeks—14 years Youth Leader Debra Daniel—11 years

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District Four Lodge 49, Rowena Assistant DYC Laura Pospichal—1 year Youth Leader Becky Wood—1 year

Lodge 215, South Plains District Youth Counselor Pam Lehmann—2 years Youth Leader Janeece Williams—16 years District Five Lodge 81, Needville Youth Leader Bradley Stavinoha—2 years

Lodge 88, Houston DYC/Youth Leader Barbara Linney-Gonzales—28 years Assistant DYC/ Assistant Youth Leader Michelle Wockenfuss—10 years Lodge 142, Houston Youth Leader Catherine Manchack—11 years Assistant Youth Leader Jack Manchack—New Lodge 162, Iowa Colony Youth Leader Brenda Moyle—12 years Assistant Youth Leader Jennifer Malovets—10 years

District Six Lodge 4, Hallettsville Assistant DYC Susan Siptak—13 years

Lodge 30, Taiton DYC/Youth Leader Lisa Bubela—22 years Assistant Youth Leader Kirby Lange—1 year

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Leader Cathy Garcia—4 years Assistant Youth Leader Inez Villarreal—1 year

Lodge 148, El Maton Youth Leader Melissa Zielonka—7 years Assistant Youth Leader Christopher Zielonka—10 years

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District Seven Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Youth Leader Marcia Rew—New

Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Leader Theresa Haag—29 years Assistant Youth Leaders Sharon McDonald—6 years April Howard—New Diane O’Gorman—New Lodge 202, Jourdanton Assistant DYC/Youth Leader Regina House—12 years Assistant Youth Leader Sandra Hoggard—8 years —SPJST—

Thank You, Youth Leaders, for Your Dedication to the SPJST Youth Program!

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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment

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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, April 15—Social Saturday, April 16—Rural school reunion Saturday, April 30—Knapek reunion Sunday, May 1—Lodge meeting 2 p.m.

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: 254-227-8759. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka 254-799-8550; or dataped@sbcglobal.net

LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month, 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant, Schulenburg.

LODGE 9, SNOOK (1) Lodge Hall: 457 CR 269, Snook. Directions: From Snook, turn on FM 2155 to downtown. At Snook School, stay right on Spur 2155. At “T”, turn right on CR 269. Go 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: 979-272-3732. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 13, DIME BOX (1) Lodge Hall: 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box. Directions: In Dime Box, turn left from FM 141 on CR 424. Go east on CR 425 for 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: 979-884-1451; Hall

Phone: 979-884-1451. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 36, Buckholts. Directions: Hall is located on Highway 36, east of Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: 254-593-2222. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded.

LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Highway 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles; turn left on CR 225. Go one mile, veering to the right. Lodge building is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 979-272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Note: Until further notice, youth club meetings will be held with the adult meetings, which are on the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Sunday, April 10—Jerry Haisler, polka/waltz, 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person Sunday, May 15—Ennis Czech Boys, polka/waltz, 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person

Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information/Country/Western Band Bookings: David Meyer 512-217-0162; Polka Band Bookings: Artie Monson 512-281-3711; Hall phone: 512285-3100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: 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, April 9—Dining room rental Thursday, April 14—Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.; member meal served at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16—Youth club garage sale Sunday, May 1—Youth club meeting; dining room rental

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

LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard. For information, contact Secretary Helen Kelner 281-3422624. LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) • All Wednesday and Friday night dances free admission • Old-fashioned hamburgers and grilled cheese sandwiches sold every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, April 6—Sam and Bobby Band. Guest musician Fritz Hodde, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 8—Second Hand Rose, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor members will hold their monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal follows the meeting. Friday, April 15—Old Friends Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20—Sam and Bobby Band. Guest musician Fritz Hodde, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 22—Night Skies, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, April 29—Glen Collins Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 mile to the hall. Hall Rental Information: 512-352-9139; Hall Phone: 512-352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. For information, call Youth Leader Cristy Girod 512-468-1347. Music: First and third Wednesday each month, 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, April 9—Gordon Collier Band Saturday, April 23—Lost Heart Highway Saturday, May 14—Steve Dansby and the Tailgate Philosophers

Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH-35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy. 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy. 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end - turn right; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka 254-749-3326; 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

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lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields 979-2183527; 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.

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: 254985-2548. 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: 254-657-2485. Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Youth Leader Connie Horak’s home; call 254-541-9165 for address. Board of Directors’

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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-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: Contact Kelly Tucker 469-951-7396. Hall Phone: 214-823-0072. Band Bookings: Cherri Petr 214-352-4397. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Held one hour before the adult lodge meeting at the lodge hall unless otherwise noted.

LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north onto 50th Street; go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Karin Bryant 254-947-3100 or Judith Little 254-913-8568. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall.

LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) All dances are held from 8 to 11:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Reservations suggested, but not required, unless otherwise noted. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. For reservations, call 713-869-5767, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beer, set-ups, soda, and ice sold at bar. Please do not bring from outside. *Dress Code dances: evening attire for ladies and gentlemen. Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Directions: Highway 290—Take Mangum Dacoma exit; stay on frontage road. At third traffic light, turn left onto 18th Street. Go under freeway at third traffic light, turn on Beall Street. Hall Rental Information: Lodge Hall: 713-869-5767; or visit www.lodge88.org. Lodge Meetings: Third Monday, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Bingo: Every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7 p.m. Regular games start at 7:30 p.m. License No. 17407503501. LODGE 91, SAN JACINTO (5) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings—TBA in the Věstník. Contact Secretary Vonda Smesny 713-8707114.

LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Friday, April 8—Tanglefoot Ballroom dance, 8 to 11 p.m., $10 members; $17 non-members Sunday, April 10—Lodge 92 meeting, 2 p.m. Tuesday April 12—Ladies Circle,10:30 a.m. Tuesday April 12—Game night at Lodge 92, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 13—Sportsmen's Club, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings. Open to the public. Free.

Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From Interstate 35 West in Fort Worth, take Interstate 30 West to the Henderson exit. Take Henderson North, and it becomes Jacksboro Highway (TX199). Stay on this road north until Roberts Cutoff which is a right off of Jacksboro Highway. The lodge also known as National Hall is on the right about 2 or 3 blocks down the road. (A Great Western Inn Motel is on the corner.) Hall Event/Rental Information: For hall rentals and upcoming events information, call National Hall Events Manager Jon Durham 817-624-1361. 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: 254-9824530. 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.

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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; 512771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 to 3 p.m. at the hall followed by entertainment and potluck meal. LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at (unless otherwise noted) C and J Barbecue, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan.

LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Friday, April 15—Cruise the Seas: Linda Kaye and the Kool Kats Friday, May 20—Covered Wagon Chow Down: Glenn Lenderman and Friends

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

LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at Carmine Lions Club Building, 201 Centennial Street, Carmine.

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 181, CONROE (5) Note: Lodge meeting location/time will be announced in the Vestnik.

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 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 204, STEPHENVILLE (3) Lodge Meetings: For meeting date/time/location, call Norman Kneschk 254-386-3222; or email normkneschk@gmail.com.

LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Check Věstník for times or call one of the following: 817-295-6497; 972-268-0022; or 817-9052097.

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

LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Note: Lodge monthly meetings and family night are held together on the third Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH20 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 and Family Night: Third Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506.

LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Hall: FM 532 West, Moulton. Directions: From Texas 95 in Moulton, take FM 532 West four miles. Lodge hall is located on the right. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Theresa Haag 830-6258262 for meeting date/time/location.

LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Bruceville-Eddy City Hall.

LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month at 1:15 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton.

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

LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September at 6:30 p.m. at Tahoka Housing Authority (small room - 1400 Ave K). For any questions, call Secretary Pam Lehmann 806-535-8356. Youth Club Meetings: For location/time, contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams 806-990-3351. LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. Call Secretary Edna Rivas 915-7272048 for meeting location.

LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Tammy Copeland 325-3334089 for meeting location.

LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple, 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 210-4133053 or Treasurer Colleen Jenke 210-215-9494. —SPJST—

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John and I will be married 10 years this May. Along with all the regular marriage promises, we vowed to celebrate our nuptials every five years with, what else, a polka party. Our wedding reception on May 20, 2006, was held at Sokol Hall in Houston. Piano man Gene Lichnovsky provided dinner music and Mark Halata and Texavia played for the dance. On our fifth anniversary, we again celebrated at Sokol Hall with Texavia. This year, on our 10th, the party will be held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston on Saturday, May 14. Mark Halata and Texavia will once again provide the music, and Gene plans to join in for a few numbers, and play at intermission as well. I’m also celebrating another anniversary as polkabeat.com begins its sixth year of promoting polka and Texas dancehall music. As Danny Zapletal told me the other day, “When you first started polkabeat, I was thinking ‘There’s no way she’ll be able to keep sending out weekly announcements.’ Glad I was wrong.” Actually Danny, I’ve had those

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Help Celebrate Love and Polka

By Theresa Cernoch Parker Lodge 88, Houston

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SAVE THE DATE! Lodge 88, Houston member and polkabeat.com founder Theresa Cernoch Parker and husband John will celebrate their 10th anniversary on May 14 with a party and dance at Lodge 88. Everyone is invited, and there is no cover charge.

same thoughts often, but what keeps me going are the comments I get from polkabeat fans. Especially if I happen to send out the Weekend Lineup enewsletter on Friday instead of Thursday. I get emails from fans wondering where it is. John and I feel very blessed to have each other, and our wonderful family and friends. Join us on May 14 to celebrate love and polka. The dance is from 8 to 11:30 p.m., and there’s no cover charge. Doors open at 7 p.m., and you can purchase your favorite German and American fare from the Sauerkraut Food Truck. We’ll also have snacks and kolaches available. If you’d like to reserve a table, contact the lodge at 713-869-5767. —SPJST—

Wharton County CHS to host spring state meeting April 16

Wharton County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society will host the spring state meeting and 14th annual CHS Miss Texas Czech Slovak Queen Pageant on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Taiton Hall/Community Center in NewTaiton, Texas. The new Miss Texas Czech Slovak Queen will be crowned to represent the state of Texas at the national competition in Wilbur, Nebraska, in August. Allison Sexton, the current 2015 CHS Miss Texas Czech Slovak Queen, will pass her crown to one of the five lovely ladies representing chapters from across the state. The Wharton County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas is hosting the state meeting and pageant at the Taiton Hall/Community Center. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. with the queen pageant set to start at 9:30 a.m. and will last throughout the morning with personal interviews with judges, on stage interview, kroj modeling, and talent competition. A noon meal will be served followed by a business meeting in the afternoon with the crowning of the new queen to follow. There will be vendor booths, displays, silent auction, and Genealogy Library available. It is free and open to the public. The meal will be $9 in advance and $10 at the door. Please RSVP by April 1 to Rita Vanek at 979-543-6220 or email rjv123@sbcglobal.net. Directions: New Taiton Community Hall is at the intersection of State Highway 71 and FM 961 between Columbus and El Campo, located approximately 20 miles on Highway 71 S from Columbus or 10 miles on Highway 71N from El Campo. The Czech Heritage Society of

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Texas is a non-profit organization founded in 1982 dedicated to the preservation of Texas Czech heritage, genealogy, history, music, customs, food, costumes, and language. For more information, please visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/czechheritagesocietyoftexas. Submitted by, Jana Vaculik Riley State Reporter —SPJST—

Free music program explores origins of Texas Czech folk songs

Enjoy the presentation Varied and Vibrant Sources of the Czech Song in Texas – a lecture/demo by accordionists and music scholars Frances Barton and Dr. John Novak in support of their forthcoming book. This free event is Sunday, April 17, 2016, at 2 p.m. in the Capitol Extension Auditorium, located in the State Capitol in Austin, Texas. Barton and Novak have been compiling a collection of folk and popular songs of Czech Texas for several years and are nearing completion of their project. The finished songbook will contain 90 songs familiar to most people in the Texas Czech community and will include the music, chords, Czech lyrics, English translations, English lyrics if there are any, and historical and folkloric information on each song. They plan to complete the book in 2016. Frances Barton has a degree in American studies with a minor in music from the University of Texas at Austin where she also did graduate work in journalism. Her large extended immigrant family left Vsetín county in northeastern Moravia to set-

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tle in Williamson County in central Texas between 1881 and 1904. Her father, Reverend Josef A. Barton, recruited her at an early age to play for services he conducted in both Czech and English in Czech-Moravian Brethren churches throughout the state. She plays accordion in the Austin-based polka band the Czech Melody Masters and also sings and plays piano and accordion in several other music ensembles. John K. Novak is the great-grandson of Czech immigrants who settled in Fayette County, the center of the Czech belt in Texas. They came from the Lanškroun area of eastern Bohemia. He has a doctorate in music theory from the University of Texas at Austin as well as a master’s degree in piano literature. While at UT, he was the recipient of the John Maresh Scholarship in Czech Culture. He taught at Oberlin Conservatory before settling into his current position, Associate Professor of Music Theory, at Northern Illinois University. The subjects of his research and published works include the music of Janačék, Debussy, Dvořák, Bartók, Suk, and various styles of popular music. He plays and performs on both the accordion and piano. The music program is offered in conjunction with the multi-media exhibition Texas Czechs: Rooted in Tradition, which is currently on display at the Capitol Visitors Center (112 E. 11th Street in Austin) in Austin through June 11, 2016. It was produced by the nonprofit organization PolkaWorks and co-curated by Texas Czechs Lori Najvar and Dawn Orsak. It is being presented at the CVC by the State Preservation Board. Texas Czechs: Rooted in Tradition highlights community traditions and activities on text/photo montage panels, presenting a contemporary picture of the diversity and richness of Texas Czech culture today. It also includes photographs, artifacts, and short documentary films shown in a multi-media “station.” Topics include taroky, music, language, community celebrations, Sokol, and more. Texas Czechs: Rooted in Tradition was produced in part with major funding from Humanities Texas, KJZTCatholic Family Fraternal of Texas, KJT-Catholic Union of Texas, and individual sponsors. PolkaWorks’ mission is to highlight unique cultural traditions through documentaries, photography, and public programs designed to educate and inspire. For more information, contact Lori

Najvar at PolkaWorks at lori@polkaworks.org/512-799-6842 or visit polkaworks.org. Submitted by, Dawn Orsak Lodge 187, Round Rock —SPJST—

Czech Cultural Calendar

Wednesday Evenings Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive, Taylor, 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 888-785-4500; 979-968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org

First/Third Tuesdays each Month Tarok Lessons with Tarok Champion Jimmie Coufal—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 7 p.m.: Designed for all skill levels, beginners to proficient. Come enjoy some inexpensive entertainment; it’s a great social game. Get off your Xbox and join us. Free and open to everyone. For information, call 254-8992935.

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 979-846-2035; or Lynette 979-4501820/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 254-899-2935; or email czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com. Submitted by Susan Chandler, Museum Administrator, CHMGC.

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 16 Texas Czech Genealogical Society hosts Family Research Building Blocks—at Brenham Campus Student Center, Blinn College, 902 College Avenue, Brenham: 100-plus Czech Veterans’ Military Display; $100 gift card door prize; silent auction; sales table; 8 a.m. - registration/refreshments; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - program - includes presentations by Ken Breaux; Karen Locher; David Chroust; Judge Ed Janecka; and Angelina Kretzschmar; chicken fried steak menu lunch. Registration fees - after April 1: TCGS members - $40; non-members - $45; all attendees at the door - $50. Contact Patsy Robertson, PO Box 1, Sheridan, Texas 77475; call 979234-3697; or email probert420@aol.com.

April 17 Polkaworks hosts Varied and Vibrant Sources of the Czech Song in Texas—in the Capitol Extension Auditorium in the State

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Capitol, Austin, 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 512-4484536. For CVC hours, call 512-305-8400. You may also contact Dawn Orsak 512-8252249/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

April 28 to May 1 Mollie B Polka Party taping—at Sokol Hall: Enjoy more than 20 bands from multiple states playing polkas in a variety of styles. For ticket information, go to http://store.rfdtv.com/category-s/100.htm or call 402-991-6290 during the day.

May 13 Movie Night—at Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto Houston, Texas 77004: Zelary (2003) - A nurse and her surgeon-lover are part of a resistance movement in 1940s Czechoslovakia. When they are discovered, her lover flees, and she must find a place to hide. A patient whose life she saved, a man from a remote moun-

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tain village agrees to hide her as his wife. 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. 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.

May 15 Slavnost ‘May Fest’ and Tribute to Czech Immigrants—at TCHCC, 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, La Grange: Czech immigrants to Texas of 1920 and earlier will be recognized; noon meal; music/dancing; prize drawing; May-pole dance; car show; pastry booth; Czech village. For information, call 888-785-4500 or 979-968-9399; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org.

June 10 Movie Night—at Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto Houston, Texas 77004: Venkovský učitel (Country Teacher) (2008) - A young teacher takes a job teaching natural science at a country grammar school to avoid dealing with his identity. There, he meets a woman and her troubled teenaged son and comes to grips with who he is. Free and open to the public. Doors

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

For membership: Merlene Bravenec 254-778-7285

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Rowena Annual Farm Consignment Sale Saturday, April 9 at 10 a.m. SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena Hall Grounds - 706 FM 2133 in Rowena Consignments are being taken now. Call Billy Rollwitz 325-442-3038 - shop 325-277-5362 - cell • 325-442-3141 - home

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