Vestnik 2016 04 27 by SPJST

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Volume 104 Number 17

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Lodge 186, Caldwell Member Celebrates 100th Birthday

Tracy Chaloupka Wine of SPJST Lodge 186, Caldwell celebrated her 100th birthday on October 17, 1915. She is the daughter of Joe and Matilda (Trcalek) Chaloupka. Sister Wine was raised in the Cooks Point community with her b r o t h e r s Wilton, Engbert, and Edward and sister Annie Lee. She attended Liberty School and graduated in 1935 from Caldwell High School. She was baptized and confirmed in New Tabor Brethren Church. In 1938, she married Robert Wine. She has lived in Burleson County all her life doing hard farm work which she contributes to her long life. Husband Robert passed away in 2004. Tracy lives in Caldwell and still attends Cooks Point Brethren Church. The City of Caldwell declared Oc-

tober 17, 2015, as “Wine Day” in honor of Sister Wine’s 100th birthday. Loved ones joined her in celebrating her big day with cupcakes at Cooks Point Community Center. They also created a memory wall of pictures showing her time in Burleson County through the years. Sister Wine credits her longevity to life as a farm girl. She says she is thankful for all those who love her. “It was a beautiful day,” she says. “So many friends came out like my nieces and nephews who planned this party for me. I was so happy.” The Caldwell mayor also presented the centenarian with a proclamation declaring October 17 as Tracy Wine Day. Congratulations to Sister Wine on her special achievement! —SPJST—

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Let the Good Times Roll!

Winners of the 2015 sales agents’ Mardi Gras incentive enjoy a weekend in New Orleans April 15 to 18. Pictured at Café du Monde are, left, front, clockwise, Barry Horne, Sabino and Frances Garcia, Supreme Lodge Vice President Clifton Coufal, Kyle Skrabanek, Susan Skrabanek, Maria Garcia, Carlos Benavidez, and Doris Horne. Not pictured are Mike and Corina Rodriguez. Vice President Coufal hosted the event. Congratulations to Sabino, Susan, Carlos, Doris, and Mike on their achievements.

Balloon Stomp!

Kelly House of Lodge 202, Jourdanton, Tyler Hilbig of Lodge 185, New Braunfels, Zoe Talasek of Lodge 47, Seaton, and Ross Jaroszewski of Lodge 185, New Braunfels participate in a game of balloon stomp at the District Seven Youth Development Workshop held April 16 in San Antonio. More on page 28.

and Czech Heritage Celebration Saturday, May 7 • Seaton Star Hall

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Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates ......................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 From the By-Law Committee..............4 SPJST Car Show Info ........................11 Lodge Section....................................15

Inside Th is Week’s Vestnik

Join Hands Day Projects .............23-24 In Memoriam ......................................25 Youth Section ....................................26 Czech Culture ....................................29 Advertisements .................................29 Lodge Calendar .................................30

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District Six hosts spring meeting

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Lodge 229 Abilene member shares memories

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Lodge 81 Needville Youth Club hosts SPJST Float

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Editor’s Note

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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@gmail.com

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 - Lian Pruski, 418 West Hunt Street Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - 830-480-2737 lianpruski@gmail.com BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - 979-884-1451 - dimebox5@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - 512-365-2000 - 512-848-2416/cell - RonnieR1056@yahoo.com District Three - Kay Lynn Kovar, 3303 West Lake Bardwell Drive, Ennis, Texas 75119 - 972-875-6827 District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - 325-442-4841 - bjtep@verizon.net District Five - 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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woman was waiting at an airport one night, with several long hours before her flight. She hunted for a book in the airport shops, bought a bag of cookies and found a place to drop. She was engrossed in her book but happened to see, that the man sitting beside her, as bold as could be . . . grabbed a cookie or two from the bag in between, which she tried to ignore to avoid a scene. So she munched the cookies and watched the clock, as the gutsy cookie thief diminished her stock. She was getting more irritated as the minutes ticked by, thinking, “If I wasn’t so nice, I would blacken his eye.” With each cookie she took, he took one too, when only one was left, she wondered what he would do. With a smile on his face, and a nervous laugh, he took the last cookie and broke it in half. He offered her half, as he ate the other, she snatched it from him and thought . . . oooh, brother. This guy has some nerve and he’s also rude, why he didn’t even show any gratitude! She had never known when she had been so galled, and sighed with relief when her flight was called. She gathered her belongings and headed to the gate, refusing to look back at the thieving ingrate. She boarded the plane, and sank in her seat, then she sought her book, which was almost complete. As she reached in her baggage, she gasped with surprise, there was her

bag of cookies, in front of her eyes. If mine are here, she moaned in despair, the others were his, and he tried to share. Too late to apologize, she realized with grief, that she was the rude one, the ingrate, the thief. —By Valerie Cox in “A Matter of Perspective” Happy Administrative Professionals Day! The Home Office will honor its staff with a luncheon on Wednesday, April 27, and the office will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Please make a note if you plan to call or visit during this time. We will be back after lunch to service our members and future members.

Still to Come . . . I intended to include the special memorial tribute to former District Three Youth Counselor Bessie Petr in this week’s Vestnik. However, due to space issues, I am holding onto it until the May 4 issue.

Pre-Convention Vestnik Coming May 11 Please note that the May 11 Vestnik will be a special issue. It will be the pre-convention issue with reports from all SPJST officers and standing committees. The issue will include the By-Law Committee’s recommendations that will be discussed at the 32nd SPJST Convention which is June 12 to 15 at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. —SPJST—

PRE-CONVENTION VESTNIK ALERT! Please note that the May 11 Vestnik will be the pre-convention issue and will not be a regular Vestnik. VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the third week of October and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Members’fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

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Family Fun and Important Dates

April 27 April 28 May 7 May 7

Administrative Professionals Day Deadline for Pre-Convention Vestnik Join Hands Day 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) May 16 District Two Delegates’ Meeting Lodge 80, Holland (2) May 28 SPJST Kolache Eating Contest National Polka Festival Parade, Ennis (3) May 28 SPJST Float • National Polka Festival Parade Ennis (3) May 30 SPJST Home Office Closed • Memorial Day May 31 Lodge 202, Jourdanton Scholarship Application Deadline (7) June 5 Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Picnic (2) June 9-11 Leader-In-Training Retreat SPJST Education and Nature Center, Ledbetter June 13-15 32nd SPJST Convention Killeen Civic and Conference Center

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Readers Write

Candidates encouraged to share plans, information

arship award will be bestowed in perpetuity. Your generous and caring spirit is so much appreciated; your contributions will support the educational endeavors for years to come. Frank, Sr. was genuinely devoted to SPJST; he was especially instrumental in nurturing the youth to learn, grow, and develop into our future leaders. He said many times, “It’s all about the kids.” Frank probably didn’t even realize it at the time, but he was writing his legacy every day - the world is a better place because of his kindness. Please accept our warmest heartfelt thanks. Frank and Debbie Klinkovsky and Family Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

I would like to thank Delisle Doherty for responding in the way he did to my comment for delegates to call the candidates for Vice President and ask for information about their candidacy, qualifications, and plans for the SPJST if they are elected to the position. His response is more effective because it reaches all of our members who receive the Vestnik. This is the way it should be because of the magnitude of the decision we are about to make. Just reaching only a handful of delegates does not allow for proper knowledge of all candidates by our members and delegates. I know most of those involved in making the decision will not call and seek out this information. By writing a letter addressing the three areas I mentioned in my letter will give all of us something to go by to make an informed decision which is in the best interest of SPJST. Therefore, I encourage and challenge the remaining candidates to do the same so all can see where you are coming from in your quest for this very important position. I look forward to reading your bio and seeing your plans for the future of SPJST. Fraternally, Donnie Victorick District One Director Supreme Lodge Chairman —SPJST—

I, too, have stories of wearing feed sack dresses. In 1947, when I was pregnant, I had a couple of dresses made out of feed sacks. Now I have a pair of pillow cases that I embroidered in 1936 on feed sacks, and they are still usable on our antique bed. I also have some kitchen towels of feed sacks. Our cows were real valuable not only for milk and butter, but also the feed sacks were put to good use. Fraternally yours, Dorothy Ann Rothermel Lodge 169, Brenham —SPJST—

To: Our SPJST Family; Lodge 47, Seaton Officers; Lodge 47, Seaton Board Members; Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Members; Spring Meeting Silent Auction Donors; Tarok Tournament Participants; all raffle donors; all SPJST lodges; and countless individuals: As you can see, the list is long. We were touched by the outpouring of love and support in the recent fundraising efforts for the Frank Klinkovsky, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund. Special thanks to Lodge 47 for coordinating the raffle for the lawn equipment earlier this month; we are nearing the goal which will ensure that the schol-

I am commenting on the proposed thought of changing the name Czech Republic, which seems to have been disparaged and a problem of identification of the proud nation known as the Czech Republic. As in “confusion” noted in the larger discourse in New York Times and in other media, I must say it has not reached or even surfaced in Houston, Texas, or even given thought here and probably in other Czech heritage havens in the United States. Houston is a very diverse international city with 104 distinct heritages and languages. At the Czech Center Museum

Klinkovsky family gives thanks

Reader shares feed sack stories

Reader shares thoughts on Czech Republic name change

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Houston since our opening in September 2004 in the Museum District having been chartered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational, cultural arts organization designated so by the State of Texas on March 6, 1996, we hold as our mission to enhance civil society to ensure world citizenship regardless of heritage through teaching history, heritage, culture and hospitality programming offered to our community at large. We have visitors from every state and every country as we celebrate our ancestors of Czech and Slovak immigrants who came and stayed and made a difference as did all immigrants in building our State of Texas in every field. At no time have we ever had any confusion about Czech or Czechoslovakia, and indeed what we do every day is to stand for Czech person’s identity and homeland, not Czechia but Czechoslovakia. There appears some-

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thing wrong about changing the name of the founders of the Czech nation, Tomas Masaryk, the Czech Moravian founder in 1918. If one has read world history you readily know this even from many editions from National Geographic. You surely have read about our great American General George Patton, who liberated Czechoslovakia as far as the City of Pilsen. Here again history says Czechoslovakia not “Czechia” that sounds rather eastern Europe like another country whereas the nation of Czechoslovakia is the “heart” of central Europe. Read earlier history, the early chronicles of Saint Wenceslaus, patron of the Czech lands from whom they derived their pride of country, of people, patriotism and moral values. Think of the history of the first Czech, Grandfather Czech, who emigrated from the steppes to Rip Hill in Prague where the first seat of government was established. Addi-

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

32nd SPJST Convention

Pre-Convention Vestnik with by-laws, committee reports, and officer reports to be published May 11 in lieu of a regular issue.

District Delegate Meetings District Two delegates’ meeting Monday, May 16 at Lodge 80, Holland

District Two delegates will have an update meeting at Lodge 80, Holland on Monday, May 16, 2016, at 7 p.m. A meal will be provided by the hosting lodge.

All delegates are urged to attend this very important meeting. Please read, study, and review the proposed by-laws recommendations and committee reports that will be presented in the May 11 special pre-convention Vestnik. Fraternally, Ronnie Rieger, Chairman By-Law Committee District Two Representative —SPJST—

2016 Convention Dates to Remember Thursday, April 28 Deadline for Pre-Convention Vestnik

Sunday, June 12 32nd SPJST Convention Registration/Howdy Party Killeen Civic and Conference Center

Monday, June 13 to Wednesday, June 15 32nd SPJST Convention • Killeen Civic and Conference Center

tionally, would anyone even think of changing his name, Vaclav Havel, I don’t believe so! Historians the world over know him. In Texas, there are estimated a million persons of Czech heritage, and they are proud of it and they certainly know where it is and know who they are as “Czech.” We speak to that identify that nation not by any other name. And what could be wrong with “Czechland” as it serves so many others well, i.e. Poland, Scotland, Switzerland, Holland, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, and Ireland. It would certainly cement clarity and avoid considerable cost in name changing. I have a thought: “Rebranding” is a current fad and a marketing trend, and a bad choice at this time. Perhaps the hype just may be to continue promoting this lovely land with bright people who after many years have a chance at happiness and return of their identity.

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Viewing a great exhibit called “The History of The Brave Little Czech Nation” from the Czech Embassy could be a great way as a “deconfuser” (I made up the word) of all those who may be confused. Thank you for your time, I am a Czech immigrant farmer’s daughter, a Texas American proud to be known as a Czech. Incidentally, all the Slovaks we know have no “confusion” about Czechoslovakia. It was the original name of their country. They consider themselves brati, brothers. We do, too! To call them anything other than that I believe is derogatory! Effie Sojak Rosene Chair/CEO Czech Center Museum Houston Lodge 232, Houston Midtown —SPJST—

From the By-Law Committee By-Law Recommendation

Dear Mr. Rieger, At Lodge 24, Cyclone’s monthly meeting, we passed a change to the bylaws as follows:

Terms of the board members be limited to 10 years with a net worth of $150,000. Should the first part of the corporate agenda pass, this would complete the change. Fraternally, Robert W. Hoelscher, Jr. Lodge 24, Cyclone Chair of the Board —SPJST—

By-Law Recommendations

To: Mildred Holeman and the other members of the By-Laws Committee, The following are my recommendations for the Special Structure Committee’s Proposed Recommendations for By-Laws of SPJST:

Article VII Section 19 to read: Election of Supreme Lodge President, Editor/Director of Communication, and Seven District Directors.

The By-Law Committee will serve as a screening committee for the purpose of establishing a screening process for the purpose of reviewing all qualifications of submitted candidates for Supreme Lodge President, Editor/Director of Communication, and Seven District Directors. The committee has the right to gather additional background information, submit the slate of qualified candidates to the delegates 90 days prior to Convention, and shall have the discretion to consult with personnel with legal and human resource expertise to assure compliance with current labor laws. Anyone seeking the positions of Supreme Lodge President, Editor/Director of Communication, or a District Director must announce candidacy at least 120 days prior to Convention.

Article VII Section 28. Delegate Selection Procedure I would like it to state when the delegates should receive the forms they are to bring with them to the Convention. Seems reasonable for them to receive it at the annual meeting after the President and Secretary sign them. Our lodge treasurer, who should not have them in the first place, said she will give them out at the May lodge meeting. Article X Section 33. Regular Meetings Last sentence seems to repeat the one before it.

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Article XII Section 62. By-Law Committee (8) Add that a copy of the By-Laws be sent to all delegates and members of committees from that convention. Article XIV Local Lodges Section 73. Mergers Should the last sentence be if a majority? Fraternally, Catherine Manchack Lodge 142, Houston —SPJST—

By-Law Recommendations

Dear Members of the By-Law Committee, I would like for the members of the By-Law Committee to consider this change. I would first like to say that I agree with the recommendation to hire for the positions of Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, and Financial Treasurer and elect the President and Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication. However, I also think that in the event that the majority of delegates do not agree with this ideology then it would be in the best interest of the members of this committee to consider putting more qualifications on officer positions. I personally feel that by requiring all candidates that run for election be a member of SPJST for five years is seriously limiting the pool of qualified candidates. With that being said, I also think that the only office that should require a candidate to be a member for any length of time is the President. I propose four years instead of five. Please see my suggested changes to existing Article 26 on page 23 of the bylaws approved at the 31st Convention printed below. Thank you for your consideration.

Article 26 (1) Have knowledge of both the Czech and English languages. (2) Is a citizen of the United States of America at the time of election. (3) Must be a member or willing to become a member with at least $50,000 of insurance or if uninsurable at the standard rate, then an annuity in at least the amount of $20,000. Such insurance or annuity to be with SPJST. (4) Strong skills in writing routine reports and correspondence. (5) Prior supervisory experience required.

(6) Excellent planning, organizational, and leadership skills. (7) Be willing to travel, work evenings, and weekends. (8) Have experience working for a nonprofit organization.

a. President (1) An active member of this Society for at least four consecutive years. (2) Possess a four-year degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field or an MBA.

b. Vice President (1) Possess a four-year degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field or an MBA. (2) Group One Life Insurance license and annuity certification. c. Secretary-Treasurer (1) Bachelor of science degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, or an MBA. (2) CPA designation preferred. (3) Experience in the investment field and mortgage loans. Fraternally, Lynette Talasek Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

By-Law Recommendations

Dear SPJST By-Law Committee, We support electing the Věstník Editor/Director of Communication and the Supreme Lodge President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer. Democracy is an important part of SPJST on all levels - local lodge, district, and state. Our members are most important, and it is their voices that have guided our Society for 119 years. As a fraternal organization, we are very unique - and our members have continuously been involved in the aspects of SPJST - especially as it relates to the Věstník. Continuing to elect these positions is very important in order for our membership to preserve its voice in SPJST. We ask you to consider the following changes to the Special Structure Committee’s proposed recommendations that were presented in the September 9, 2015, Věstník:

SPJST BY-LAWS ARTICLE VIII SUPREME LODGE Section 41. Vacancy. In the event of a vacancy by the President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Secretary-Treasurer), Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services (Financial Secretary), or Editor/Director of Communication (after consultation with the Publication Committee), such vacancy will be filled by appointment by the Supreme Lodge.

Reason—The Publication Committee works very closely with the Editor/Director of Communication, and we believe the Committee should be consulted with on the very important task of filling a vacancy in the position. This also coincides with Article XII – Supreme Lodge – Section 31(n) that reads “Investigate all irregularities, disorders, and incompetence in office of any Supreme Lodge member and Editor/Director of Communication (after consultation with the Publication Committee). Following a thorough investigation, including a hearing of such charges and 20 days advance notice to the accused, the Supreme Lodge may discharge the accused from his/her office by a two-thirds vote.”

ARTICLE XI EDITOR/DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION AND VESTNIK – OFFICIAL PUBLICATION Section 54. Qualifications. (b) Terms. The Editor/Director of Communication’s position will be elected by the delegates at the Convention. The term of office is from July 1 of the Convention year to June 30, following the Convention. The Editor/Director of Communication may not hold any position in the district or local lodge or serve as an agent for any other life insurance company or any similar fraternal order. Reason—Local lodge service is important and should be encouraged.

SPJST OPERATIONS MANUAL CHAPTER 4 VESTNIK/COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT Section 10. SPJST’s Official Publication — Věstník. (b) Věstník Content. The Věstník shall contain material grouped in sections, including original editorial articles, various reports, a youth section,

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and a Czech heritage/cultural section. A portion of the printed material shall may be in the English Czech language. In the event it becomes necessary, a larger portion thereof may be in the English or Czech language. Reason—Updated information.

(c) Objectionable Material. The Publication Committee will make decisions concerning objectionable contributions in the following manner:

(1) If the Editor/Director of Communication considers any matter questionable or harmful to SPJST, he/she shall mail a copy of the material in question to each member of the Publication Committee, who shall respond by return mail. The committee may consult with legal counsel. Reason—If needed, the Publication Committee should be allowed to seek legal counsel on questionable material submitted to the Vestnik.

(2) If the material is considered acceptable by four members of the committee, the Editor/Director of Communication will present the article to the Supreme Lodge officers for final approval before publishing the article in its entirety, without comment or remarks.

Reason—We believe the members’ voice must be preserved in SPJST. Publication Committee members represent seven geographic regions of the state and each have his/her own opinion. We believe that changing this will help preserve the members’ voice in SPJST. Fraternally, SPJST Publication Committee Jarolyn Popp, Chairman District Seven Floyd Kostelka, Vice Chair District One Helen Kelner, Secretary District Six Tammy Cannon District Two Lynda Novak District Three Sharon Hohmann District Four Lorenda Baldwin District Five —SPJST—

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By-Law By-Law Amendment Recommendations Recommendation Mildred, According to the Preamble, under the heading of Membership, “All persons can become members if they are insurable, are within the specified age limits, and live a decent and respectable life. All members must be citizens or legal residents of the United States.” Recommendation is to add or with ITIN number. Other companies write life insurance on people with an ITIN number, but we cannot because those with an ITIN number may be paying taxes but may not be a legal resident. Since our life insurance is a membership and they have to be a resident, it stops us from putting new members into the lodges that are already doing business with our competitors. Delisle L. Doherty Lodge 196, Houston-West

Editor’s Note: According to the IRS, an ITIN is a nine-digit number issued by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to individuals who are required for U.S. tax purposes to have a U.S. taxpayer identification number but who do not have and are not eligible to get a social security number (SSN). —SPJST—

By-Law Recommendation

Dear Committee Members, I’d like the following by-law recommendation to be discussed:

DYC (District Youth Counselor) needs to have at least one year of experience as a lodge youth leader or assistant youth leader to be eligible to run for DYC. The State Youth Director needs to be consulted if the conditions aren’t met. Sincerely, Lynette Kitchen Lodge 185, New Braunfels —SPJST—

I’m respectfully submitting that the following changes be made to the proposed 2016 by-laws.

Article VI Section 19 to read: Anyone seeking the position of . . . must announce their candidacy to the By-Law Committee 120 days before the convention, to be screened and vetted. The By-Law Committee will then present to the member the approved slate of candidates in the Vestnik 90 days before the convention.

Article VI Section 13 (i) District Caucuses. The purpose . . . is to elect the District Director from the approved slate of candidates, and to nominate and elect a substitute Director ... Please feel free to contact me if you would like additional explanation or clarification on these. Don Fruin Lodge 196, Houston-West 832-651-5388 —SPJST—

By-Law Recommendations To: SPJST By-Law Committee

We recommend the following changes to the Special Structure Committee’s Proposed Recommendations for By-Laws of SPJST, as published in the Vestnik dated September 9, 2015: ARTICLE V MEMBERSHIP

Section 5. Membership Classes.

(3) Further, it is determined that in the event that a third party owner surrenders the insurance or annuity, the insured who is the member shall have his/her membership privileges imparted by the surrendered insurance or annuity terminated immediately.

Reason: The phrase “terminated immediately” needs to be added to complete the sentence.

ARTICLE VI CONVENTION Section 8. Purpose.

(f) Authorize the Supreme Lodge to employ a Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Secretary-Treasurer), and Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services (Financial Secretary).

(f) Decide what donations will be made to various charities and educational institutions, etc. Reason: Duplication. Employing a Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Secretary-Treasurer), and Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services (Financial Secretary) is provide under Article VIII - Supreme Lodge - Section 31. (q).

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their successors are seated at the following convention. duly elected and qualified. The duly elected and qualified delegates and substitutes to the most recent regular Convention shall be the delegates and substitutes to any special Convention or for any ballot in lieu of a special Convention. If a delegate is not in the Convention by the second day, he/she will not be seated unless he/she has a good excuse, such as serious illness/emergency or death in immediate family. In the event of the merger of two or more lodges following the Convention, those delegates of each lodge shall be entitled to the same number of votes they had at the preceding Convention.

Reason: Delegates should serve from convention to convention - not from the time they are elected in the annual meeting to the next delegate election. ARTICLE VIII SUPREME LODGE

Section 16. Proceedings. All proceedings in the Convention, unless such rules are not covered by the by-laws, are conducted in accordance with the current edition of “Robert’s Rules of Order.” Newly Revised.”

Section 30. Qualifications. Conflict of Interest.

Section 18. Voting. The enactment, deletion, or amendment to a by-law requires a two-thirds vote by authorized votes of delegates present. Unless otherwise required by law or the laws of SPJST, all other matters are decided by a majority of authorized votes of the delegates present. Delegates shall vote by voice, show of hands, standing, roll call, or secret ballot as designated by the Convention Chair. No delegate shall vote by proxy. All new by-laws become effective on the latter of July 1 or the date filed with Texas Department of Insurance following the Convention at which they were adopted. or approval by the Texas Department of Insurance.

Reason: This by-law is unenforceable due to the fact that districts elect their directors in separate caucuses. For example, if a member announces and is nominated and elected by the delegates in District One and his/her sibling announces and is nominated and elected by the delegates in District Seven, which sibling resigns?

Reason: The phrase “current edition” will suffice. The phrase “Newly Revised” is not needed.

Reason: Texas Department of Insurance does not send an approval letter, but we do have to file the changes before they become effective. ARTICLE VII LODGE DELEGATE ELECTIONS

Section 27. Term. Delegates and substitute delegates shall hold office until

Reason: Clarification.

(c) No person can be an employee or member of the Supreme Lodge if he/she is related to any member of the Supreme Lodge within the third degree, as construed under Section 573 of the Government Code of the Texas Revised Civil Statutes.

Section 33. Regular Meetings. The Supreme Lodge shall meet quarterly during the third week or weekend in January, April, July, and October. In case of necessity, the President has the right to change the date of the meeting. Meetings are open to SPJST members except during executive sessions concerning personnel, disciplinary matters, litigation, or threatened litigation. Supreme Lodge meetings are open to the members except during personnel disciplinary matters and executive sessions concerning litigation and threatened litigation.

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Reason: This sentence is repetitive with the previous sentence. ARTICLE IX SUPREME LODGE OFFICERS

Section 43. Officer Requirements.

(c) Must have at least $50,000 of SPJST life insurance or, if not insurable at standard rates, an SPJST annuity in at least the amount of $20,000.

Reason: This places a reasonable limit on the cost of insurance for an officer. The cost of a $50,000 life policy can exceed the face amount of the policy for an older person that would be table rated. Section 44. Terms.

(b) No Supreme Lodge officer or his/her spouse can be an SPJST sales agent and receive commissions for services as a sales agent.

Reason: Clarification. Supreme Lodge officers can sell SPJST products, but they cannot receive commissions.

Section 48. Chief Financial Officer (Secretary-Treasurer). In addition to the Supreme Lodge officer requirements, the Chief Financial Officer (Secretary-Treasurer) must have experience in corporate management and administration/accounting and knowledge in the mortgage lending and loan origination field, investment management, and claims and annuity administration. The Chief Financial Officer (Secretary-Treasurer) is designated as corporate secretary.

Reason: A corporate secretary is recommended. For example, the annual Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure (CGAD) must be signed by the CEO or Corporate Secretary of the filing insurer. ARTICLE X SUPREME LODGE DIRECTORS

Section 51. Director Requirements.

Reason: Same reason as Section 43 (c) above.

ARTICLE XII STANDING COMMITTEES: BY-LAW, FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND PUBLICATION

Section 56. Composition. Each standing committee shall be comprised of seven members, one elected by each district. The committee members elected at the 2016 convention will function at the 2020 Convention. through the succeeding convention.

Reason: Eliminating the precise year and substituting the phrase “through the succeeding convention” eliminates the need to codify this section after each convention.

Section 58. Eligibility. Supreme Lodge members, their spouses, or and SPJST Home Office employees are not eligible for membership on any standing committee, but they are free to attend the committee meetings, make suggestions and recommendations, and assist the committees in every way possible. The committee has the right to deliberate and hold executive sessions during which the persons mentioned in this section will not be present. Reason: Clarification.

ARTICLE XIV LOCAL LODGES

Section 69. Charter. Lodges and youth clubs are subordinate bodies under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge. Individual local lodges must receive their charters from the Supreme Lodge. Lodges are largely self-governing organizations but shall comply with these by-laws, the current edition of “Robert’s Rules of Order,” Newly Revised,” Local Lodge Officers’ Handbook, and all other requirements adopted by the Supreme Lodge. Local lodges may, upon adoption of a proper resolution by its membership, incorporate for fraternal, benevolent and charitable purposes and make contracts, purchases, mortgages, lease and hold real and personal property necessary to carry out its purposes under the Nonprofit Corporation Act of the State of Texas. Reason: The phrase “current edition” will suffice. The phrase “Newly Revised” is not needed. Section 77. Suspension of Member-

ship. Members may be suspended from local lodge membership for good cause but will not lose their insurance benefit except for nonpayment of premiums. (See Article XIX – Resolution of Disputes) According to Texas Insurance Code section 885.312, members whose membership is suspended can only lose their insurance benefits for non-payment of premiums or if it occurs within the contestable period of the benefit contract and is for material misrepresentation in the application for membership or insurance. Reason: The phrase “for good cause” can be eliminated because the reasons for suspension of membership are stated in the Resolution of Disputes below.

Other lined out information is not needed and was a note in the working document. ARTICLE XV BENEFIT CERTIFICATES

Section 83. Contract. The certificate of membership and insurance or annuity, together with any riders or endorsements attached to it, the application, the declaration of insurability (if any) signed by the applicant, the Charter of Incorporation, and bylaws, and operations manual of SPJST and all amendments to them, constitute the entire contract when it is issued. Any subsequent changes, additions or amendments to the Charter of Incorporation, or by-laws, or operations manual shall be binding upon the applicant member, certificate owner, beneficiaries and other persons affected, and shall govern and control in all respects, except that no changes shall destroy or diminish benefits promised in the certificate when it was issued. Reason: Adding “operations manual” into this Article makes it a part of the member’s benefit certificate. ARTICLE XIX CHAPTER 13 (SPJST Operations Manual) RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES

Reason: The Resolution of Disputes is a procedure, and procedural matters are more appropriately addressed in the operations manual. Therefore, the Resolution of Disputes should be removed from the By-Laws and added to the Operations Manual.

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The purpose of this Article Chapter is to provide a method for fair resolution of disputes consistent with the fraternal nature of SPJST without the delay and expense of formal legal proceedings. Should a formal complaint be brought against any member(s), committee member(s), or officer(s), provisions contained in the current edition of “Robert’s Rules of Order” Newly Revised” concerning formal procedures for fair disciplinary process will be followed except where otherwise provided by these by-laws. Reason: The phrase “current edition” will suffice. The phrase “Newly Revised” is not needed.

(a) On the district level, the district grievance committee will hear all of the evidence, at which time a decision will be rendered by the grievance committee. All grievance proceedings shall be private and the name of the member under review shall not be disclosed in any communication or to any person other than persons whose testimony is necessary in connection with the proceeding and to members of the district grievance committee. (b) The aggrieved member, if not satisfied with the district grievance committee’s findings, may appeal to the district for a hearing before the district membership. Such an appeal must be filed within 15 days after receipt of the notice of action of the grievance committee.

(c) On the local lodge level, the local lodge grievance committee will hear all of the evidence, at which time a decision will be rendered by the local lodge grievance committee. All grievance proceedings shall be private and the name of the member under review shall not be disclosed in any communication or to any person other than persons whose testimony is necessary in connection with the proceeding and to members of the local lodge grievance committee. (d) The aggrieved member, if not satisfied with the local lodge grievance committee’s findings, may appeal to the local lodge for a hearing before the local lodge membership. Such an appeal must be filed within 15 days after receipt of the notice of action of the grievance committee.

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(e) If this still does not result in a mutually satisfactory resolution, either party has the right to appeal the dispute to the SPJST Supreme Lodge. The Supreme Lodge will follow the current edition of “Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised” concerning formal procedures for fair disciplinary process.

It is recognized that differences and misunderstandings sometimes arise. Successful resolution of differences depends on the willingness of the principal parties involved to communicate with each other in order to achieve a constructive resolution. Every effort should be made to resolve lodge and district disputes in an informal manner within the local lodge or district. In the event that a grievance cannot be resolved informally, the SPJST provides an orderly and confidential procedure to deal promptly and fairly with any serious differences of opinion which cause a member to believe that they have been dealt with unjustly.

(a) Local lodges of the SPJST and their officers and members, as well as members of the Supreme Lodge, shall guide themselves according to the charter, constitution, and by-laws of the Society; otherwise, they are subject to penalty for violation and non-observance of them. Members may be suspended from membership for the following reasons, but will not lose their insurance benefit except for nonpayment of premiums and dues:

1. Members who know of the questionable character or bad reputation of the applicant recommended for membership in their Society. 2. Members who are found to be guilty of immoral acts. 3. Members who are convicted of criminal acts. 4. Members who have developed a substance abuse problem and have not sought professional assistance. 5. Officers who are proved to be derelict in their duties may be removed from office, provided complaints are made by members of the local lodge. 6. Members who are guilty of improper conduct and will not adhere to the by-laws, rules and regulations in the meeting.

(b) A grievance shall be a charge by a member that he/she has been adversely affected by a misapplication, misinterpretation, or non-enforcement of an SPJST policy or By-law by a fellow member or group of members.

(c) The grievance must be submitted in writing and signed by the person or persons making the charge. The grievance should be specific and should identify a desired outcome. Anonymous or unsigned grievances will not be considered. The grievance should be addressed to the Supreme Lodge President or any other member of the Supreme Lodge.

(d) The Supreme Lodge member who receives the grievance has the duty to submit the item to the Supreme Lodge at the next scheduled meeting. The grievance will be added to the agenda under “Correspondence.” If the matter is deemed urgent, a special meeting — or teleconference — may be called to order by the President.

(e) The Supreme Lodge President shall appoint a Grievance Committee of at least three Supreme Lodge members who are not directly involved or named in the grievance. The Supreme Lodge President shall serve as a non-voting member of the Grievance Committee. Non- Supreme Lodge SPJST members may also be named to the committee if special knowledge or skills are required. In the event that the grievance involves the Office of the President, the committee shall be appointed by the Supreme Lodge Chairman or another Supreme Lodge member not cited or affected directly by the grievance. (f) The Grievance Committee will consider the grievance, gather facts and contact the complainant if necessary. (g) The Grievance Committee may conduct a private hearing on the matter at which both sides to the controversy may present their case.

(h) It shall be the duty of the Grievance Committee to resolve and/or deliver a ruling on the grievance and to report back to the Supreme Lodge at its next regularly scheduled meeting. Once again, if the matter is deemed urgent, a special meeting — or teleconference — may be called to order by the President.

(i) In the event that the Grievance Committee shall determine that any accusation is found to be unfounded or based on personal spite or malice, the member making the accusation shall be subject to disciplinary action by the Grievance Committee. If such member continues to make such disturbances, then his or her membership may be suspended. (j) If a member is suspended for any

other reason except nonpayment of premiums, dues, and assessments, or misrepresentation or fraud, at the time of admission into the Society, he may keep his insurance in force by paying his or her premiums annually in advance. (k) In the event of a finding of guilt or suspension, the cited member may appeal, in writing, to the Supreme Lodge. Such an appeal must be made within fifteen (15) days after receipt of notice of action by the Grievance Committee. By the same token, the aggrieved member, if not satisfied with the Grievance Committee’s ruling, may likewise appeal to the Supreme Lodge in the same manner as the accused member.

(l) The appeal will be added to the agenda of the next regular meeting of the Supreme Lodge.

(m) The Supreme Lodge shall investigate thoroughly all facts pertinent to the ruling of the Grievance Committee. To facilitate in this process, the Grievance Committee will furnish a transcript of all prior proceedings on the matter to the Supreme Lodge President.

(n) The Supreme Lodge shall sustain, reject and/or amend the ruling of the Grievance Committee and this decision shall stand. If the Supreme Lodge does not rule in favor of the accused, the accused may appeal to the Grievance Committee of the succeeding convention. Likewise, the aggrieved may appeal to the Grievance Committee of the succeeding convention.

(o) All proceedings under these Bylaws shall be private, and the name of the member under investigation shall not be disclosed in any communication or to any person other than to persons whose testimony is necessary in connection with the proceedings. All communications concerning disciplinary proceedings are to be marked “Confidential,”and all disciplinary files are to be maintained in strict confidence.

Reason: The preceding amends Article 67 of the 2012 By-Laws, which deals with member grievances. As rewritten, the Resolution of Disputes empowers the appointed Grievance Committee, clearly providing them with the power to act. It also provides both parties involved in the grievance with much clearer recourse than before. The text which appears in red is new text. The text which appears in black comes from the pre-existing by-law.

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ARTICLE XXI RULES OF PROCEDURE

If the Charter of Incorporation or bylaws of SPJST are silent as to any procedural aspect of any action or meeting hereunder, the procedures of the current edition of “Robert’s Rules of Order” Newly Revised” shall control such procedure. Reason: The phrase “current edition” will suffice. The phrase “Newly Revised” is not needed. SPJST OPERATIONS MANUAL CHAPTER 6 LOCAL LODGES

Section 19. Local Lodges.

(g) No lodge member shall receive commission for the sale of lodge property.

Reason: This eliminates conflict of interest. Fraternally, SPJST Officers and Directors Brian Vanicek, President Clifton Coufal, Vice President Leonard Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer Roy Vajdak Financial Secretary Donnie Victorick Supreme Lodge Chair District One Director Jesse Pospisil District Two Director John Engelke District Three Director Billy Rollwitz District Four Director Larry W. Pflughaupt District Five Director Karen Kaspar Supreme Lodge Vice Chair District Six Director Bob Bayer District Seven Director —SPJST—

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By-Law Recommendation

ARTICLE 37 - Vice President (C) The Supreme Lodge Vice President has the right to appoint new sales agents in areas where he feels the need arises and in the best interest of the Society. A local lodge officer must be contacted before appointing a new sales agent for any one lodge. All sales agents must be active in lodge activities, namely, attend the majority of their lodge meetings, and regularly scheduled sales agent seminars. A sales agent must also have the knowledge of what the youth program has to offer to youth, ages kindergarten to high school seniors. The agent must turn documentation in on a quarterly basis to the Supreme Lodge Vice President’s office that verifies the meetings he/she has attended. If the above requirements are not met, the Supreme Lodge Vice President will contact the sales agent in question and redefine his/her responsibilities. If the agent cannot comply with his/her obligations, such agent will not be eligible for any incentives, drawings, bonuses, etc. or special recognition on the district or state level. Reasoning: We are a fraternal organization—not a commercial life insurance company. If an agent is not familiar with or active in an SPJST lodge, he/she does not have the knowledge and first-hand information to pass on to his/her prospect about the organization and all the benefits SPJST provides. Submitted by, Patsy Koslovsky Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

SPJST Membership “Discount Card”

Purpose—Growth of SPJST must be our objective if the Society is to continue to grow and prosper. Growth of Membership Growth of Insurance Growth of Fraternal Benefits Growth of the Lodge System

In order to maintain and go above what other fraternals are achieving for their members, the following proposal should be adopted and put into motion 90 days after the convention:

The Supreme Lodge will initiate a program whereby businesses around the state will be contacted and partnerships formed to promote an SPJST “Discount Card” for all its members. The Supreme Lodge would encourage sales agent to use the “Card” to increase sales and promote the “Card” as a fraternal benefit to use at businesses for a 10 percent/plus discount. Submitted by, Patsy Koslovsky Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

By-Law Recommendations TO: SPJST By-Law Committee

The following changes to the Special Structure Committee document are recommended: ARTICLE IX SUPREME LODGE OFFICERS

Section 43. Officer Requirements. Required Education and Experience. To be a Supreme Lodge officer, an individual must meet the following requirements:

(a) Be a member of SPJST for at least three consecutive years preceding the election or appointment. (b) Be a citizen of the United States of America.

(c) Must have at least $50,000 of SPJST life insurance or an SPJST annuity in at least the amount of $20,000. (d) Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

(e) Appreciate and promote the Czech language and culture and fluently speak the English language.

(f) Any other requirements that the Supreme Lodge may prescribe that take into consideration and magnitude of the business and affairs of SPJST.

(a) Minimum $50,000 of SPJST life insurance or, if not insurable at standard rates, an SPJST annuity in at least the amount of $20,000 (b) United States citizenship

(c) Group 1 life insurance license (d) Appreciation of the Czech language and culture (e) Supervisory, organizational, and leadership skills (f) Readiness to travel, work evenings, and weekends

1. President Required: a. Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or business b. 5 to 10 years of fraternal life insurance experience c. Management and marketing experience Preferred: a. Master’s degree in marketing, communications or business b. 10 to 15 years of fraternal life insurance experience c. Minimum of five years SPJST membership

2. Vice President Required: a. Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or business b. 5 to 10 years of fraternal life insurance experience c. Management and marketing experience d. Annuity certification Preferred: a. Master’s degree in marketing, communications or business b. 10 to 15 years of fraternal life insurance experience c. Minimum of five years SPJST membership

3. Chief Financial Officer (Secretary-Treasurer) Required: a. Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business b. 5 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the investment field

Preferred: a. Master’s degree in finance, accounting or business b. 10 to 15 years of progressively responsible management experience in the investment field c. Minimum of five years SPJST membership 4. Director of Accounting/ Information Technology Service (Financial Secretary) Required: a. Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business

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b. 5 to 10 years of progressively responsible management experience in the accounting field

Preferred: a. Master’s degree in finance, accounting or business b. 10 to 15 years of progressively responsible management experience in the accounting field c. CPA designation d. Minimum of five years SPJST membership ARTICLE X SUPREME LODGE DIRECTORS

Section 51. Director Requirements. These qualifications shall reflect the complexity and magnitude of the business and affairs of SPJST and shall therefore include expertise in corporate governance, financial accounting, and insurance, among others. To be a Supreme Lodge director, an individual must meet the following requirements: (a) Be a citizen of the United States of America at the time of election.

(b) Be an active member for at least three consecutive years prior to the time of election. (c) Have SPJST life insurance in force or, if uninsurable, have an SPJST annuity. (d) Meet the lodge attendance requirements for delegates.

(e) Appreciate and promote the Czech language and culture and fluently speak the English language.

(f) Attend the Convention or have an excuse for not being present that is acceptable by two-thirds of the delegates.

(g) Be capable of assuming the responsibilities as outlined herein and as established by SPJST from time to time. (h) Reside within the bounds of director’s respective district.

(i) Passion for the fraternal mission.

(j) Skills that match SPJST needs. (k) Independent thought.

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(l) Management experience.

(m) Ability to collaborate with others.

Reason: The additional requirements (i) through (m) are all subject to the interpretation of the members — the delegates — who will be selecting their respective directors. The membership of the district will best determine who is most qualified to represent them on the Supreme Lodge. Fraternally, SPJST Structure Committee Subcommittee Donnie Victorick, Chairman Melanie Zavodny, Secretary Brian Vanicek Lisa Bubela —SPJST—

By-Law Recommendations

To the By-Law Committee, The delegates attending the District Three delegates’ meeting on April 2, 2016, asked for these additions to be made to the proposed by-laws:

Article VI - Section 8, Item C Add: “Unless mandated by state laws of insurance” to end of by-law.

Article XII - Section 56 Add: “Serving no more than 3 consecutive terms (12 years)” to the end of the first sentence of this paragraph. Fraternally, John J. Engelke Delegate Lodge 66, Waco District Three Director —SPJST—

By-Law Recommendation

Attention: By-Law Committee The following needs to be added to the Operations Manual to clarify the future amendment process: Chapter 14 Amendment

The Operations Manual may be amended by a majority vote of the Supreme Lodge. Fraternally, Roy W. Vajdak Financial Secretary —SPJST—

From SPJST ENC

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.

SPJST ENC JOB POSTING

Administrative Assistant

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 sup-

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port 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—

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. • A 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. • Salary range of $225 weekly, with room and board. For full job description and application, please visit www.spjst.org. —SPJST—

F F F F F ENC SPRINGS FORWARD F F F F F ANNUAL WORK PROJECTS UPDATE

SPJST Education and Nature Center greatly appreciates the donation of $750 by District Four towards the purchase and installation of four electric hand dryers. District Four has notified ENC that they will be providing additional funds to complete the purchase and installation by May 20 so that the hand dryers will be ready for summer camp. Lodge 29, Taylor has volunteered to donate the Gaga Pit to the ENC. Lodge 29 will provide all materials and labor so that the game will be available for the 2016 summer season. Lodge 29 . . . Thanks so much!

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SPJST to host 11th Annual Car Show, Czech Heritage Celebration in Seaton

Saturday, May 7 will be filled with classic cars, arts/crafts, food, music, Czech heritage, kids’ activities, kolache eating, and fun at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall for the 11th Annual SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration. Star Hall is located at 10842 State Highway 53, seven miles east of Temple in the community of Seaton. The event opens to the public at 9 a.m. Car show registration begins at 8 a.m. The show is organized into 40 classes. Vehicles will be independently judged, and more than 100 trophies will be awarded. Trophies will also be presented to the top three people’s choice entries. Other special awards include SPJST King’s and SPJST Queen’s choice, club participation, distance, best engine, best paint, best graphics, and best interior. A special SPJST Award will be presented to an SPJST member. Car show entry fee is $20 per vehicle ($15 for SPJST members) on or before April 27. After April 27 and day of show registration is $30 ($25 for SPJST members). The day will also include a silent auction and will benefit the SPJST Foundation which supports the Czech Heritage Museum and Ge-

nealogy Center, located at 119 West French Avenue in Temple, and SPJST Education and Nature Center, located in Ledbetter, Texas. Museum volunteers will have special displays like sauerkraut-making, noodle-making, lace-making, and rope-making and accordion music. SPJST ENC will feature several kids’ activities. The day will also be filled with music, and the Praha Bros. polka band will play from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. SPJST District Two Beseda Dancers will perform at 1 p.m. The silent auction featuring many unique items closes at 2 p.m. Adults and youth are encouraged to enter the kolache eating contest. Registration closes at 2:15 p.m., and the contest begins at 2:30 p.m. Car show awards will be presented at 3 p.m. Arts/crafts, service, and auto-related vendors are welcome. A 10’ by 10’ inside space is $35; outside is $25. One of the vendors will be Texas Czech Genealogical Society displaying various Czech wares and memorabilia. Event admission is free of charge. Bever-

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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Name_________________________________________ Class______________ T-Shirt: S M L XL 2X 3X 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

Car Show Rules No outside food/drinks. No animals. No weapons.

ages will be available from Lodge 47, Seaton both inside and outside Star Hall. Various food items including sausage wraps and turkey legs will be available inside the hall from Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club. Breakfast tacos will also be available from 7 to 9 a.m. from Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club.

Visit spjst.org for more information or to register online! Visit www.spjst.org for complete event information or to register for the car show online. Contact David Nauert 254-534-0809/email davidn@vvm.com or Melanie Zavodny 254-534-0807/email melaniez@vvm.com for car show information. For vendor booths, contact Lynette Talasek 254-931-0639/email lynettet@spjst.com. For kolache eating contest information, contact Frank Horak 254534-0681/email frankh@spjst.com. To donate an item for the silent auction, contact James Lee, III 254-7731575/jamesL@spjst.com or Susan Shofner 254-773-1575/susans@spjst.com. —SPJST—

Vendors Wanted!

Saturday, May 7

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

Event benefits SPJST Foundation

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______________________

Booth Type/Products to be Offered ________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________

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 ________ 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.

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Scenes from District Six Spring Meeting

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

P P P Presenting 2016 Officers P P P SPJST District Six

LEFT PHOTO: First Vice President Annie Vahalik made a name display with candles for the deceased members of District Six for 2015. She read a poem titled “Miss Me But Let Me Go.” CENTER PHOTO: Supreme Lodge Vice President Clifton Coufal shares Home Office news and information.

The 2016 District Six officers are, left to right, Assistant District Youth Counselor Susan Siptak of Lodge 4, Hallettsville; DYC Lisa Bubela, Treasurer Marjorie Treumer, and Secretary Wanda Dorotik, all of Lodge 30, Taiton; and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Helen Zabransky, First Vice President Annie Vahalik, and President Joe Siptak, all of Lodge 4, Hallettsville. The officers were installed by District Six Director Karen Kaspar, far right.

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 30, Taiton members. CENTER PHOTO: Members of Lodges 28, East Bernard; 151, Wharton; and 23, Moravia. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 8, Weimar members. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Members of Lodges 23, Moravia and 151, Wharton. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 4, Hal-

lettsville members. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Supreme Lodge Vice President Clifton Coufal, far right, presents allocation checks to District Six Treasurer Marjorie Treumer, left, District Six Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela, and District Six President Joe Siptak.

LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to 75-year member Anton “Tony” Kelner of Lodge 28, East Bernard and 50year member Karen Kaspar of Lodge 30, Taiton. PHOTO 2: Helping in the kitchen are, left to right, Elizabeth Holub, Theresa Rerich, and Kathy Guenther, all of

Lodge 23, Moravia. PHOTO 3: David Bucek shares District Six Cemetery Committee information. RIGHT PHOTO: District Six Director Karen Kaspar welcomes State FAC Frank Horak, left, and Supreme Lodge Vice President Clifton Coufal.

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District Six Spring Meeting

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

The District Six Spring Meeting was held Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Moravia Parish Hall in Moravia, Texas. Lodge 23, Moravia hosted the event with 72 members and guests present. After registration and the morning social, Supreme Lodge Vice President Clifton Coufal led the blessing. Alleys Catering from Moulton prepared a delicious roast beef dinner with all the trimmings. Immediately following the meal, President Joe Siptak (4) asked for special reports from representatives of the Czech Heritage Museum, SPJST Education and Nature Center, SPJST Senior Living Centers, and the Cemetery Committees. Philip Vahalik (4) reported on the activities of the Czech Heritage Museum. The Museum Committee members met in January to discuss plans for the upcoming convention. He reminded everyone that the Museum is accepting donations to help with the costs of maintaining the museum. Vahalik reported plans to move the Velehrad SPJST Hall to La Grange close to the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center. SPJST will have ownership and plans to make a satellite museum along with a place for lodges to have meetings. Lisa Bubela (30) reported on changes being made to SPJST Education and Nature Center. SPJST is in the process of purchasing the property of the camp in Ledbetter. Before the purchase, SPJST was leasing the camp from LCRA (Lower Colorado River Authority). The ENC committee is planning a “Spring Forward Annual Workshop Day” on Sunday, May 22 at 9 a.m. Each district will tackle one major project. District Six is collecting donations towards the purchase of 50 gallons of stain for the camp housing porches. An estimated $1,200 will be needed for supplies for the staining project. There will be a change in management at the ENC. John Hoelscher has accepted another job, and interviews for the position of camp director are in process. Bubela announced a fundraiser by the SPJST Foundation called “Clean Out Your Barn Statewide Auction.” Proceeds will benefit the Czech Heritage Museum and the Education and Nature Center. The auction will start at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 17. Charles Bucek (151) reported on

the SPJST Senior Living Centers. The Assisted Living Center and the Taylor and Needville homes are all operating at 95 percent-plus capacity. The grand opening of the new home is planned for July. The Senior Living Centers’ directors purchased the Hillje Catholic Nursing Home in Hillje at the beginning of the year. David Bucek (151) reported on the SPJST Cemeteries. Shiner, Velehrad, and Moravia cost more than the allocated funds to maintain and will be requesting more money from the Finance Committee. The main goal for the Shiner Cemetery is to make a new road. President Joe Siptak (4) called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m. and led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance. He asked Lodge 23 President Elizabeth Holub (23) to welcome the membership. She thanked the District Six members for attending and wished them a safe trip home. Second Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator (FAC) Helen Zabransky (4) thanked Lodge 23 for hosting the meeting, for their hospitality, and for the delicious meal. She introduced Supreme Lodge Vice President Clifton Coufal, District Six Director Karen Kaspar, Honorary District Director Mike Ahlstrom and his wife Kathy, State FAC Frank Horak, and District Six Queen Sky Garcia (40) and her Duchess Angelica Manzano (40). Secretary Wanda Dorotik (30) provided copies of the minutes of the 2015 spring meeting and fall family fun day for members to read and approve. Anton Kelner (28) moved to accept the minutes. Ardis Bacak (40) seconded the motion. Motion passed. Secretary Dorotik called the roll of officers, lodges, and standing committees. She reported nine lodges represented at the event: Lodges 4, Hallettsville; 8, Weimar; 23, Moravia; 28, East Bernard; 30, Taiton; 32, Victoria; 40, El Campo-Hillje; 151, Wharton; and 184, Moulton. Treasurer Marjorie Treumer (30) gave the financial report for District Six and reported a balance of $7,185.23. Ardis Bacak (40) moved to accept the report. Debbie Krpec (30) seconded the motion. Motion passed. District Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela (30) reported on district and state youth activities. The youth will have a very busy summer preparing

for Youth Achievement Day (YAD) and camp. District Six youth participated in the district greeting card contest. DYC Bubela presented awards to the youth:

Kindergarten to Age 8 1st - Bethany Baker (30) 2nd - Simone Riha (30)

Ages 9 to 11 1st - Trianna Manzano (40) 2nd - Grant Bubela (30) 3rd - Adryanna Manzano (40)

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Brittany Baker (30) 2nd - Luc Marcaurele (30)

Ages 15 to High School Senior 1st - Sky Garcia (40)

President Siptak (4) asked for reports from the standing committees. Siptak represents District Six on the By-Law Committee. He reported on the District Six delegates’ meeting at the Taiton hall on March 29. Siptak reminded members of the April 13 deadline for recommendations to the by-laws. The committee will be meeting on June 12 to prepare for the convention. Helen Kelner (28), District Six representative on the Publication Committee, reported the cost of the Vestnik is about 46 cents per issue. Special issues include insurance and annuity issue, awards banquet issue, and the Summer Spectacular issue. SPJST provides two beautiful floats for lodges to ride in parades. The Vestnik/ Communication Department promotes a yearly car show with 200 entries which helps raise money for the SPJST Education and Nature Center and the Czech Heritage Museum. The Communication Department also allows one mailout each year per lodge and youth club. Glenn Kaminsky (28) represents District Six on the Finance Committee. He reported on requests from organizations for money to be allocated at the convention. He commended Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak for management of SPJST money. He reported SPJST is facing declining membership. Charles Bucek (151) represents District Six on the Insurance Committee. He asked the membership to review the Insurance and Annuity

special edition of the Vestnik which explains the products SPJST has to offer. Supreme Lodge Vice President Clifton Coufal addressed the membership. He reported District Six has over $117 million in certificates. He encouraged recruiting young, new members to SPJST. SPJST is focusing on the declining membership and insurance sales. Coufal recognized all the sales agents and the membership applauded them for their service to SPJST. He acknowledged their importance in carrying SPJST forward. He stated SPJST is reaching out to the membership, and all members will be receiving a birthday card from the Home Office. Coufal presented checks from the Supreme Lodge to the Youth and General Funds. He reported that all orphaned members who are not currently with a sales agent will have an agent assigned to them. Because SPJST cares about families, SPJST has implemented a newborn child benefit for all members and a new product called the newborn guaranteed issue policy. State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Horak recognized all lodge FACs. He explained to the membership how important the records are for fraternals to maintain their tax exemption. Lodge FACs are responsible for recording fraternal and civic hours for the whole year. The annual Corpus Christi Getaway is coming up on August 12 to 14. There are plans for a casino night for adults and a party on the beach. District Six Director Karen Kaspar thanked everyone for attending the spring meeting and thanked Moravia for hosting. She thanked the members for their support through the years and would like to keep representing District Six for a new term. She reported on the passing of Honorary District Six Director Matt Vanek and asked for the membership to remember his family in their thoughts and prayers. Director Kaspar reported on the District Six Discretionary Fund which allots $4,000 annually to organizations throughout the district. Recipients for 2015 are:

• El Campo Boys and Girls Club $1,500 for a tower/learning garden • Bay City Fire Department $1,000

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• Taiton Community Center raffle donation - $200 • SPJST Lodge 40, El CampoHillje fundraiser - gift card - $200

Recipient for 2016 is East Bernard 4-H Club - $200. Kaspar attended the American Fraternal Alliance annual meeting representing SPJST. Important governance issues were discussed and how to move fraternal organizations forward. She will attend the Supreme Lodge meeting in April. President Siptak reported the convention souvenir program book deadline is April 4. The convention is June 13 to 15 in Killeen. Members discussed submitting an advertisement for District Six. Glenn Kaminsky moved to purchase a half-page advertisement for $60. Ardis Bacak seconded the motion. Motion passed. Marjorie Treumer moved to purchase a $10 memorial ad for Matt Vanek for the convention book. Charles Bucek seconded the motion. Motion passed. Charles Bucek then moved to make a $200 donation in memory of the late Honorary District Six Director Matt Vanek to the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple. Anton Kelner (28) seconded the motion. Motion passed. President Siptak asked the nominating committee to announce their nominations for 2016 officer elections. Committee chairman Elizabeth Holub (23) presented a slate of officers for District Six:

President Joe Siptak Vice President Annie Vahalik Second Vice President Helen Zabransky Secretary Wanda Dorotik Treasurer Marjorie Treumer District Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela Assistant District Youth Counselor Susan Siptak

Holub asked for nominations from the floor. There being no other nominations, Helen Kelner (28) moved to accept the slate of nominations and elect the officers by acclamation. Charles Bucek (151) seconded the motion. Motion passed. President Siptak then asked the audit committee to give their report. Committee chairman Debbie Krpec reported all books in order. District Six Youth and the District Six General Funds in are in “Good Standing”. Ardis Bacak moved to accept the audit report. Karen Kaspar seconded the motion. Motion passed. Vice President Annie Vahalik made a name display with candles for the deceased members of District Six for 2015. She read a poem titled “Miss Me But Let Me Go.” Members shared their lives through SPJST, and SPJST left families secure. Vahalik asked all members to take a moment in prayer for our sick and departed members and for all those serving our country. Secretary Wanda Dorotik announced the 50-year and 75-year

Janie Coakley Celebrates 10 Years of Service

members. She also congratulated the District Six Fraternalists of the Year Helen Kelner (28), Crystal Bacak (30), and Felix Garcia (40). The 2016 District Six Fall Family Fun Day will be hosted by Lodge 4, Hallettsville and Lodge 63, Sweet Home on November 6 at St. Mary’s in Hallettsville. The newly-elected officers were installed by District Six Director Karen Kaspar. Ardis Bacak moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Marjorie Treumer. Motion passed, and the meeting was adjourned. Raffle prizes were awarded by the

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youth clubs, and door prizes were presented to the membership. Fraternally, Wanda Dorotik District Six Secretary —SPJST—

Attention SPJST Graduates

and parents and grandparents of graduates!

hether it’s your high school commencement or college graduation, it’s quite an accomplishment. Share your achievement with other members of SPJST in a May issue of the Vestnik. To be included, please complete the following biographical sketch and mail it, along with a color headshot photograph, no later than May 16, to:

VESTNIK Editor Melanie Zavodny c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you wish to have photo returned.

Information and headshot photographs can also be emailed to melaniez@vvm.com. Photograph must be in .jpg or .tif formats. For more information, contact the Vestnik Office 800-727-7578 or 254-773-1575 ★ ★ ★ Please print clearly. Thank you! ★ ★ ★

Name ________________________________________________________

Lodge No. and Name _________________________________________

Graduating from (name of high school or college) ______________ ______________________________________________________________

Major/Degree (if applicable) ___________________________________

Parents_______________________________________________________

Grandparents ________________________________________________ Congratulations to Investment Specialist/Executive Assistant to the Secretary-Treasurer Janie Coakley on achieving 10 years of service with SPJST Home Office. She is pictured with her supervisor Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, right, and Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick. Janie was honored during the Supreme Lodge meeting on April 20, 2016, and she received a diamond pin.

______________________________________________________________

Future Plans __________________________________________________

Telephone:____________________________________________________ — Graduates must be SPJST members —

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SPJST Lodge Se ct ion

Lodge 4 Hallettsville reports on May meeting

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville held a short meeting following the District Six Spring Meeting in Moravia on Sunday April 3, 2016. President Joe Siptak opened the meeting. The usual order of business was dispensed with. It was decided to play bingo at the next meeting on Sunday, May 8 - it being Mother’s Day. Members were reminded that our annual Family Day will be Sunday, August 21 held at St. Mary’s Hall in Hallettsville. It was voted to give a donation towards paint to be used at the ENC in May by District Six and a memorial to be given to Czech Heritage Museum, Temple in memory of past District Six Director Matt Vanek. The meeting adjourned with members departed for home.

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

Next Meeting—May 8 The next meeting will be Sunday, May 8 at the chamber meeting room at 3 p.m. There will be door prizes, games, and lunch as usual. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 24, Cyclone plans May 8 Mother’s Day Barbecue

Lodge 24, Cyclone invites you to treat yourself or someone you love to a delicious barbecue chicken dinner on Mother’s Day - Sunday, May 8, 2016, at Flag Hall in Cyclone. Plates will be available for dine-in or to-go beginning at 11 a.m. The cost is $9 per plate. The youth club will also host a quilt prize drawing.

We hope to see you on Sunday, May 8 at Flag Hall for a delicious Mother’s Day lunch! For the Lodge, Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis welcomes Louisiana guest

Dear Readers, Our last meeting was held on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Betty prepared a delicious meal consisting of roast, potatoes, and salad. In attendance were 29 members, and everyone enjoyed the food and fellowship. A big thanks to Betty! Tony began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Ann Juricek introduced Willie Petruy as a special guest from Louisiana. He said he follows our activities through the Vestnik. We were so pleased that Willie joined us, and we hope that he visits us again soon! Reports were approved as read. New member Bradley Needham was approved by the membership. Sales agent is Tom Droster. Join Hands Day project was discussed. Discussion was held regarding fundraiser income and how to allocate appropriately. District Three Spring Meeting will be Sunday, April 24, and everyone was encouraged to attend. A motion was made and carried to approve donating $100 toward the SPJST Education and Nature Center

Slumber Falls marker dedicated in memory of Ann Schoeneman

Comal County Historical Commission and Texas Historical Commission hosted a historical marker dedication for Slumber Falls Camp in New Braunfels on Saturday, April 16, 2016. The Texas Historical Site Marker was funded and made possible by memorial funds from longtime camp supporter Ann Schoeneman of Lodge 9, Snook. Sister Ann, who passed away April 13, 2014, served four terms representing 14 years on the Slumber Falls Camp Council from 1996 to 2001 and 2004 to 2011.

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(ENC) renovation project. Members celebrating birthdays this month are Marlene, Austen, Carol, and Van. Celebrating wedding anniversaries are Linda and Jim. Congrats to all!

Next Meeting—May 12 The next meeting will be Thursday, May 12. See you then! Fraternally yours, Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard to honor longtime members

Members of Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard met for their regular monthly meeting at 11:15 a.m. in Moravia in the Parish Hall on Sunday, April 3, 2016. All officers were present. President Glenn Kaminsky called the meeting to order. All agreed to give reports at the next meeting. Members discussed the May 15 social to honor our 50-year and 75-year members. All agreed on decorating and a meal. On March 18, Joseph Nezval celebrated his birthday. Happy birthday, and we wish him good health. We also remembered all our members who are under the weather. We wish Helen and Ruby Varna and Helen Olsen good health. Our Join Hands Day project will be with 4-H to clean and plant flowers on Highway 60 - at the corner of the 90A sign in East Bernard. Three delegates reported attending the March 29 delegates’ meeting. Also at the District Six Spring Meeting, Jeanette helped with the audit. Glenn gave his Finance Committee meeting report, and Helen gave her Publication Committee report. Also, Anton “Tony” Kelner attended a delegates’ meeting. Next Meeting—May 15 The next regular monthly meeting will be Sunday, May 15 at 12 noon in the Wharton County Library meeting room. We will honor our 50- and 75year members. President Glenn adjourned the meeting. Fraternally, Helen Kelner, Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje reports on April meeting

The regular meeting of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje met on Sunday, April 3, 2016. The meeting was called to order by President Cathy Garcia at 11:45 a.m. in Moravia. The Pledge of Allegiance was already recited during the District Six meeting. Roll of officers was called. President/Youth Leader Cathy Garcia and Vice President Norma O’Canas were present. Assistant Youth Leader Inez Villarreal and Treasurer/FAC Felix T. Garcia were absent. Also present were four members. Minutes from March were read by Ardis even though she posted minutes in the Vestnik. Mrs. Henderson made a motion, and Vlasta seconded, to approve the minutes. Motion passed. Felix T. Garcia had only one entry plus the convention advertisement on the treasurer’s report since the March report. A motion was made by Ardis to table the treasurer’s report until the May meeting. The motion was seconded by Gladys, and it passed. Cathy mentioned that Norma took care of a raffle winner who hadn’t received her prize. The winner now has her prize. A motion was made by Mary Ann, seconded by Ardis, to make a $25 donation to El Campo Volunteer Department. The motion passed. There has been no communication from Jeff Stogner in reference to the IRS bill. Communications included the lodge receiving the Home Office packet, light bills, dumpster bill, bank statement, and Co-op magazine.

Cathy received one scholarship application from Sky Garcia. Hall report—Cathy cleaned the hall prior to the April 2 event and took care of the lawn. There was no report on the sale of the bingo equipment. Youth report—Cathy reported that the youth have not met for April yet. Lodge 40 members were in attendance for the spring meeting today, April 3 in Moravia. Old business was the annual meeting/convention. Cathy Garcia attended the youth leaders’ meeting in Temple. She reported that the IRS is still on hold until we hear from Jeff Stogner. Under new business, Cathy asked about Join Hands Day. The membership discussed that the lodge will gather to clean the kitchen area after the May 7 meeting. A motion was made to move the May meeting to the 7th due to Mother’s Day and do our Join Hands Day event starting at 8 a.m. A motion was made by Ardis, seconded by Norma. Motioned passed. Cathy thanked everyone for attending the meeting. She then adjourned the meeting at 12:10 p.m.

Next Meeting—May 7 The next meeting will be held at the hall on Saturday, May 7 at 8 a.m. Submitted by, Cathy Garcia for Inez Villarreal, Secretary —SPJST—

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Vice President Candidate attends District Two Spring Meeting

Supreme Lodge Vice President candidate Cynthia Vrazel Strmiska of Lodge 15, Buckholts visited with members at the District Two Spring Meeting held Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Lodge 48, Beyersville. LEFT PHOTO: Cynthia is pictured with 2015 District Two President Frank Horak of Lodge 80, Holland. RIGHT PHOTO: Cynthia displays her campaign card.

Lodge 80, Holland meets May 1

Lodge 80, Holland will meet Sunday, May 1, 2016. Board of directors will meet at 4:30 p.m., followed by the general meeting around 5 p.m. A meal will be served. Please mark your calendar about the change in date and time for the May meeting. I hope everyone will attend and enjoy the fellowship. Fraternally, Rita Spinn, President —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis Shares Fundraiser Scenes

“Friends of SPJST.” Several members worked really hard for Lodge 25, Ennis’ successful fundraiser held on February 27, 2016. Some of them are pictured in this

photo. RIGHT PHOTO: The Nelson and Dvorak families enjoy the fundraiser. —Submitted by Margaret Krajca, Reporter

Lodge 81 Needville welcomes new members

The April 2016 meeting of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville was held on Sunday, the 17th. At 12 noon, a prayer of thanks was given by President Vincent Newman, and everyone enjoyed a meal of fried chicken bought by the lodge. Side dishes and desserts were provided by members. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Darlene Blinka and her kitchen committee for getting everything ready for us. President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1 p.m. Bradley Stavinoha led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers answered the roll except Tom Stavinoha. We didn’t have anyone added to our sick list. Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read her report, and it was approved as read. Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha read his report, and it was approved as read. President Vincent Newman read Tom Stavinoha’s special funds report, and it was approved as read. Under old business, President Vincent Newman reminded everyone of Join Hands Day in May. Under new business, we voted in new members Seth Breckenridge Sacra and Tracy Lynn Drabek. We also voted in new transfer Bobbi Jo

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Gerjes. President Vincent Newman talked about the SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) work projects, the Clean Out Your Barn auction, and member referrals. Under other business, Willie Mae Kuykendall read correspondence from Bobbi Jo Gerjes’ letter of transfer to our lodge. Under other business, Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall asked for money for her to purchase bingo prizes for Join Hands Day. Last, Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha talked about some of the SPJST meetings he’s been to within the past couple of weeks. Door prize winners were Bradley Stavinoha, Winnie Susan, George Abschneider, and Karen Rust. Congratulations to our lucky winners! Next Meeting—May 15 For our next meeting on Sunday, May 15, it was decided to have sandwiches. Members, please bring your favorite items you like to eat with sandwiches such as chips, dips, pickles, etc. and a dessert. See you at meeting! Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston cancels April meeting

Attention Members and Friends, The April lodge meeting has been cancelled due to emergency flooding conditions.

Next Meeting—May 16 The next meeting will be held on Monday, May 16 at 7 p.m. A meal will be served at 6 p.m. Scholarships will be presented. Please note this change, and we will see you on Monday, May 16 at Lodge 88, Houston. Janice Jahns, President —SPJST—

Lodge 67, Schulenburg Members Meet at Frank’s Restaurant

Lodge 92 Fort Worth invites all to activities

We invite you to mark these activities on your calendar and plan to visit Lodge 92, Fort Worth. Get ready for a great time!

Sunday, May 1 Randy and the 92nd Road House Band plays country/western music from 2 to 6 p.m. Admission: $6.

Lodge 67, Schulenburg held its quarterly meeting on Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Frank’s Restaurant in Schulenburg. Six members attended the meeting. They are, left to right, Arline Ulrich, Adrienne Kobza, Ellen Holub, Ernest Kutac, Mary Ann Kutac, and Vanessa Kutac. —Submitted by Adrienne Kobza, Sales Agent

Lodge 91 San Jacinto to join hands on May 7

Lodge 91, San Jacinto will join hands with Churches United in Caring (CUIC) on Saturday, May 7, 2016. CUIC is a non-profit organization that receives donations and is run by volunteers from several churches in the Crosby area. Lodge 91 will partner with CUIC to sort clothes and other items to be resold.

We encourage members to participate to demonstrate support for our community. Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST—

Sunday, May 8 Happy Mothers’ Day! Please note: we will not have a lodge meeting on this day. The lodge meeting will be Tuesday, May 10 at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 Ladies’ Circle meets at 10:30 a.m. Lodge 92 meeting at 6 p.m. followed by game night at 7 p.m.

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

Prom Memories

[ The Way We Were \

Lodge 66, Waco’s Linden Hall

The late Bennie C. Engelke is pictured in about 1960 working in the bar at Lodge 66, Waco’s Linden Hall. Brother Engelke is the father of District Three Director John Engelke. Brother Bennie passed away in 2000.

Mark and Virginia (Hermis) Rebecek attended Mark’s high school prom in 1962 at El Campo High School. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 25, 2015. Mark and Virginia are both members of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi.

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Lodge 101 Gainesville reports on March meeting

Lodge 101, Pokrok - Gainesville met in the home of Shirley (Paclik) Thomason at 411 Holly Lane in Gainesville on Friday, March 18, 2016. We have been trying to reorganize for at least six months and see if we can start our lodge again. We all used to enjoy our lodge so very much as children and young adults. We have been organized for three or four generations. We elected officers. They are: President Rudy G. Paclik Vice President/Reporter Gayle (Paclik) Odom Secretary Shirley (Paclik) Thomason Treasurer Theresa (Samek) Stevena

There were 10 people present at the meeting - Rudy G. Paclik, Shirley (Paclik) Thomason, Randy Thomason, Betty Sue (Sykora) Tow, Jack Tow, Theresa (Samek) Stevens, Charlie Samek, Donna Samek, Gayle (Paclik) Odom, and Cliff D. Odom. We will meet again at the home of Betty Sue (Sykora) Tow and Jack Tow in Marietta, Oklahoma on Sunday, April 10. Respectfully submitted, Gayle (Paclik) Odom Vice President/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 101 Gainesville meets Saturday, May 7

SPJST Lodge 101, Pokrok Gainesville met at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2016, in the beautiful home of Jack and Betty Sue (Sykora) Tow in Marietta, Oklahoma. Rudy G. Paclik presided over the meeting. Shirley (Paclik) Thomason read the minutes of the last meeting. They were approved. There was no old business, and new business was discussed. Our latest project is to put together the history of and get pictures from the past of our lodge. All were excited to do this as we all have some stories and pictures of the past of the older generations. Members present were Betty Sue (Sykora) Tow, Jack Tow, Gene Bomar, Theresa (Samek) Stevens, Peggy

Sykora, Bill Hill, Jerry Lynn (Sykora) Hill, Shirley (Paclik) Thomason, Randy Thomason, Rudy G. Paclik, Laura Branck, Gayle (Paclik) Odom, and Cliff D. Odom. Delicious snacks were served to all by Jack and Betty Sue (Sykora) Tow.

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Virginia and Coleman Benner Celebrate 65 Years of Marriage

Next Meeting—May 7 The next meeting is Saturday, May 7 at the home of Jack and Betty Tow. Respectfully submitted, Gayle (Paclik) Odom Vice President/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 160 San Angelo meets May 11

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 6 p.m. The Dutch treat dinner and meeting will take place at Ole Gin Steakhouse in Wall. We invite all members to attend this meeting. Fraternally, Sandra Jansa, President —SPJST—

Lodge 92 Fort Worth member attends chamber event

Lodge 92, Fort Worth member Joy Paprskar is pictured at Colleyville Area Chamber’s 33rd Annual City Slickers event held at Hurst Conference Center in Hurst, Texas, on Sunday, April 17, 2016.

Coleman and Virginia Benner of Holland celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on April 23, 2016 with a family dinner at the residence of Rick and Vicki Slye. The dinner was hosted by son Kevin Benner and daughter Vicki Slye and husband Rick. The Benners also have deceased son Ricky Benner and wife Joyann; granddaughter Tina Entrop

Lodge 177 Academy welcomes guest

The regular meeting of SPJST Lodge 177, Academy was called to order at 5:12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, by President Otis Beck. All officers were present. Everyone stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Otis introduced our special visitor Cynthia Vrazel Strmiska, who is a candidate for SPJST Vice President. Cynthia spoke about her qualifications for the post as well as her visions for the future of our great organization. Thank you, Cynthia, for visiting our lodge! Minutes were accepted as presented. Correspondence included letters from the following organizations thanking Lodge 177, Academy for recent donations to each - Academy ISD for Project Celebration; Feed My Sheep; CTLC (Churches Touching Lives for Christ) as well as a request from Texas Elks Camp for possible future donations. The Sunshine Committee reported that currently there is no one on our sick list.

and husband James of Belton; and great-grandchildren Cory Entrop of Waco and Haley Entrop of Austin. All family members are members of Lodge 80, Holland. Coleman Benner and Virginia Jeschke were married on April 27, 1951, at the Bell County Courthouse in Belton by Judge James K. Evetts. —SPJST—

Committee reports for March were presented. FAC Bill reported on several upcoming events: SPJST Car Show May 7; End of Summer Getaway in Corpus Christi; Join Hands Day on May 7; and Clean Out Your Barn auction. There was no old business. There was discussion about the memorial for Mary Ann Summers. In memory of Mary Ann, a $100 memorial donation will be made to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Shirley McCrea reported that the audit went well, and that the committee will meet with Otis concerning a few entries. After a motion by Bill, seconded, and passed unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 6:19 p.m. Fraternally, Joanne Hutka Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 180 Burleson meets May 3

Lodge 180, Burleson will meet at Spring Creek in Burleson on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at 6 p.m. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting. Fraternally, Nancy Kelly Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 183 Arlington reports on April meeting

The monthly meeting was held and called to order at 5:10 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Lodge 183, Arlington, located at 3100 Pleasant Valley Drive in Arlington. Roll of officers was called, and all were present except Trustee Raymond Mikeska. 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 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 in the hospital; Mary Ann Higgins who fell and broke her hip (she is

doing better); Robert Sill’s younger brother John Sill who had a heart attack; Raymond Mikeska’s daughter Michelle who is in the hospital; Daniel Roznovsky who fell and is in the hospital; and Angeline Stiborek’s daughter who passed away. Please pray that everyone stays safe with all the rain and flooding. 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 March’s meeting by Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth. There was one correction - the District Three Spring Meeting, not the District Three Youth Spring Meeting. Robert Sill made a motion to approve the correction and minutes, and Pat Sill seconded. All approved the minutes from March as read. President Ann Pustejovsky gave the bar report. Ann stated that for March, we had two rentals. In April, we had one rental. Ann stated that we have two rentals in April and May and one rental in June, July, and August. Ann gave the bingo report. Financial Secretary Kay Weeks gave the insurance report. She said that for March, we had four new certificates and seven terminations. New members for March are James Lane, Crystal Lane, Alexandra P. Dixon, and Dalton W. Dixon. Tom Weeks made a motion to approve the new members, and Robert Sill seconded. All approved the motion. Kay Weeks gave the fraternal activities coordinator’s report. She said that Join Hands Day at Lodge 183 is

Lodge 177, Academy Member Receives 50-Year Pin

Congratulations to Bruce Tomastik, left, of Lodge 177, Academy! He received his 50-year membership pin recently from Lodge 177 President Otis Beck.

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Prom Memories

Leroy and Karen Kaspar attended their high school prom in 1974 at El Campo High School. They both served as chairpersons on the prom committee, and the prom featured an “aloha” Hawaiian theme. Karen recalls that her mother Georgia Dorotik made her dress, and she later wore the dress when she participated in the queen competition at District Six Youth Achievement Day. Leroy and Karen celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on January 3, 2016. They are both members of Lodge 30, Taiton.

set for Saturday, May 14. The District Three Spring Meeting is Sunday, April 24 at Lodge 154, Fort Worth. There will be an adult contest called “bars.” Everyone is to bring his/her favorite dessert bars for the contest. The annual SPJST Car Show is Saturday, May 7, at Seaton Star Hall near Temple. Youth Leader Debra Daniel gave the youth club report. She said that District Three Youth Achievement Day is June 25, 2016. The location will be announced at a later date. The Corpus Christi Getaway is August 12 to 14 in Corpus Christi. Debra stated they have collected 41 pounds of rice and beans for the SPJST Youth Statewide Food Drive. Items will be donated to Mission Arlington. Debra said for everyone to be sure to sign the volunteer book.

Old and New Business Under old business, Ann said the front door threshold needs to be repaired. The trustees will check on a door company to come and look at it. Ann stated the IRS audit is complete, and Robert Sill said the audit committee will meet in a couple of weeks for the results. We are also getting a new tax person for the lodge. Ann mentioned that last year, we had 18 rentals. A donation was given to the fire department.

Under new business, President Ann stated Join Hands Day is Saturday, May 7. Lodge 183 will have its Join Hands Day on Saturday, May 14. Everyone is asked to meet at 9 a.m. at the lodge hall to help clean. Lunch will be provided. The 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 stated we received a thank you note from Make a Wish for the donation by Lodge 183. LIT camp is June 9 to 11. Convention is June 13 to 15. Registration is June 12. Hiram Dixon from Terrell, Texas, attended our meeting, and he stated on March 11, the Fort Hood November 9, 2009, Memorial dedication was held, and Governor Abbott presented Texas Purple Hearts to the victims’ families and survivors. A nice crowd attended the event. Birthdays for April are Ann Pustejovsky on the 4th, Rudy Rejcek on the 12th, Tim Culliton on the 24th, and Charles Bragg on the 28th. Happy birthday to all of you! Congratulations to Dorothy Gerlich who has a new great-grandson Paul Ray Doland. Robert Sill made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:11 p.m. Hiram Dixon seconded the motion. All were in favor.

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Happy 100th Birthday, Tracy Wine of Lodge 186, Caldwell 1915 • October 17 • 2015

Next Meeting—May 14 Due to Join Hands Day on Saturday, May 14, we will have our next meeting on Saturday, May 14 at Lodge 183. Everyone is to meet at 9 a.m. to help clean. Lunch will be provided at 12 noon. Lasagna and salad will be served. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Hollingsworth Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 202 Jourdanton seeks scholarship changes May 1 meeting time

Lodge 202, Jourdanton will meet Sunday, May 1 at Jourdanton Community Center at 4 p.m. Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 202 Jourdanton seeks scholarship applicants

Attention Lodge 202, Jourdanton High School Seniors: Lodge 202, Jourdanton is offering scholarships to its graduating seniors. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please email Youth Leader Regina House at spjst202youth@gmail.com or call 830-570-2046. Scholarship applications are due May 31, 2016. —SPJST—

Fort Worth Friendship Club

The Friendship Club of Fort Worth met on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in the dining room at St. Thomas Church. The meeting was called to order by President Margaret Sears, and everyone was welcomed. The theme for the day was spring, and live flower plants were on all the tables with table cloths in spring colors. Thanks, Rose Ann Spann and Lola Taylor — the decorations were lovely and enjoyed by all. Guest John Smith, of the Lake Worth Police Department was introduced as he was the guest speaker.

Lodge 177, Academy gives $1,000 to Ronald McDonald House

Lodge 177, Academy Treasurer Josie Mitchell, right, is pictured presenting a $1,000 donation to the Ronald McDonald House representative.

Secretary Mary Ann Krivanek read the minutes from the last meeting, and Treasurer Jo Ann Wilcox gave the financial report. Both were accepted as presented. Margaret discussed future programs. Barbara Becknell stated she has been in contact with a person that trains service dogs, and she is willing to present a program in May. Barbara stated this person will bring a dog-intraining for demonstrations. This should be very interesting; everyone, be sure to come and bring a guest. The singing of “Happy Birthday” went out to April celebrants - Lydia Alholm, Marie Keller, Paula McCabe, and Rose Ann Spann. May you all have many more. Lydia Alholm is celebrating her 96th birthday on April 30, and she is so proud that her SPJST insurance policy will mature on this day. She will be awarded a certificate by SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth. Congratulations, Lydia! April was a designated month in which we bring nonperishable food items for St. Thomas Food Pantry, and in addition to cash donated, there was a “pile” of food items. All our donations are always appreciated. President Margaret stated our white elephant sale was postponed until June in order to give our guest speakers ample time to make their presentations and answer any questions. Our excellent telephone committee of Elizabeth Creamer, Lorraine Cross, and Helen Skrasek always calls to remind everyone of events such as guest speakers and informed

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all that the white elephant sale was being cancelled for April. Guest speaker Officer John Smith of the Lake Worth Police Department was introduced. When he walked into the dining room, he said he felt like he was right at home as he knew so many of our members, and they certainly knew him. One member asked if he was the officer that sits in front of Walmart - and he is. Office Smith gave several instances of attacks at Walmart. He spoke on basic self-defense moves that anyone can do, and that everyone should know. He stated prevention is the best self-defense, always be aware of your surroundings, only walk and park in well-lit areas, keep your keys in hand as you approach your door or car, vary your route and times of travel, and many more such good tips. If anyone touches you, he said “get loud, shout ‘back off’, and push back.” He gave a handout showing the most effective body parts to hit which include the eyes, nose, ears, neck, groin, knee, and legs. He said being attacked is no time to be civil. To maximize damage, use your elbows, knees and head as they are your body’s built-in weapons. This was a most informative presentation. Officer Smith answered lots of questions and gave examples on how to react. We were disappointed that he could not stay for lunch, but he did take a couple pieces of chicken to eat in his car on the way back to the station as he had four text messages to take care of. Since the meeting, I have had many good compliments on the officer and his message. Sunshine Lady Marie Keller reported that she sent a get well card to Paula Arsenault who has not been feeling well. Get well, Paula, you were missed especially by your table mates. Door prizes were distributed, and the 50/50 dollar game was enjoyed. April hostesses Darlene Tompkins and Marie Keller plus all their helpers, were thanked for a super job done. May hostesses will be Debbie Skrasek, Pat McWilliams, and Libbie Vrla. The theme will be Armed Forces Day; colors will be red, white, and blue; and the speaker’s presentation Training Service Dogs. It should be a good program. Don’t forget your dish for lunch, and bring a friend. Following the meeting, grace was said, and a wonderful fried chicken lunch was enjoyed. Games were then played.

News Don’t forget—Lydia Alholm’s 96th birthday is April 30. We have been missing her. Everyone, send her a birthday card. After the meeting last month, I stopped by to visit with Anna Johnson and took her my leftover fruit fluff. Anna said she had enough for three meals, but it wasn’t that much (I believe she eats very little). Anna has not been feeling well lately. She said that it is difficult for her to write, and that she just can’t send birthday cards to everyone as she has done for so many years. She asked that I announce it at the next meeting. Anna also said that she won’t be able to send copies of my Věstník articles to those few of you so I will bring some extra copies to give you at the next meeting. Anna will be celebrating her 96th birthday on May 29. Everyone send her a card. I spoke with Camille Bolcer and apparently, she is doing much better. She said that she has even gone to her quilting meeting. Helen Skrasek is enjoying the visit from her granddaughter. I know one

day they drove to Ennis to visit the cemetery; more about Helen’s visit next month. Helen has so many friends in Ennis, and they always like to know how and what she is doing. I stopped in the other day to visit Betty Landsfeld. It was the day after my Ennis Sewing Circle meeting, and I had taken the fruit fluff. I had a little left over - so I took it to her. If I give my sweet leftovers away, I don’t have to eat it! So Until, Keep Smiling, Libbie Vrla, Reporter —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.

Moravia School

Please set aside Sunday, May 1, 2016, to visit with classmates and former students at the 33rd annual Moravia School reunion at Moravia Parish Dining Hall. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Each family is asked to bring a main dish and a side dish or dessert. Tea, cold drinks, and bread will be provided. Please bring an item for our silent auction. A craft item, homemade, baked or canned goods, etc. would be appreciated. Join in the

Lodge 229, Abilene Member Shares SPJST, Bell County Roots Joe Steve Macek with his two children, Joe George Macek and Emily Georgia Macek. RIGHT PHOTO: Macek family at Lodge 24, Cyclone’s Flag Hall in the 1970s. Pictured, are, front, left to right, Melissa Lynn (Macek) Everett, Jerry Wayne Macek, and Stanley Thomas Kirby. Back, Johnny and Marilyn Herring, William H. May and Emily (Macek) May, and Joe and LaRita Macek.

Joe Vince Macek married Annie Novasad. They lived in a small town in Czechoslovakia name Suchdol. They had a son named Joe Steve Macek, who was born June 15, 1886, in Trenčín, Czechoslovakia. Joe Vince Macek brought his family to America when their son Joe Steve Macek was six years old. The Macek family was processed in at Galveston Island, Texas, in 1891. He then moved his family to the Bell County area in central Texas. It has been noted that these Czech immigrants settled in the best farmland they could find. Joe Vince’s son Steve Macek married Mary Mayer whose family came to America from the city of Vsetin, Czechoslovakia. Mary Mayer spoke only Czech throughout her life. Joe Steve Macek and Mary (Mayer) Macek settled in the Red Ranger community of Bell County, Texas. They had two children - Emily Georgia Macek and Joe George Macek. Emily Georgia Macek married William H. May and settled in the Little Flock community, east of Temple. They had one daughter, Marilyn May, who married Johnny Her-

ring. They also settled in the Little Flock area. Joe George Macek took over the family farm in Red Ranger and purchased another farm in the Zabcikville community, east of Temple. Joe George Macek married LaRita Elizabeth Wilks from Temple, Texas. They had two children - Jerry Wayne Macek and Melissa Lynn Macek and a stepson Stanley Thomas Kirby. Stanley Thomas Kirby had two children, Jeffery and Jessica Kirby. Melissa Lynn Macek married Dallas Everett from Temple and had two children, Paige and Travis Everett. The information recorded in this Macek family story was given by Emily Georgia (Macek) May to her nephew Jerry Wayne Macek before her passing. Jerry Wayne Macek is now a resident of Abilene, Texas. Some of the family are members of Lodges 24, Cyclone and 47, Seaton. Jerry serves as secretary and sales agent for Lodge 229, Abilene. —Submitted by Jerry Wayne Macek Lodge 229, Abilene —SPJST—

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fun of seeing old friends and acquaintances. Please come out. Submitted by, Kathleen Guenther Lodge 23, Moravia —SPJST—

Kelner family

Join us for the 31st Kelner reunion on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at American Legion Hall in East Bernard beginning at 12 noon. Grace and meal is at 1 p.m. Auction and meeting will be at 2 p.m. Socializing and games will continue till 9 p.m. It will be a great celebration of family history for the descendants of Anton and Alouise Jancak Kelner. We will hear exciting family history presented by our historian. Bring pictures to share. Please contact family members. Barbecue will be prepared, but please, bring a side dish and a dessert. Extras will be auctioned. Utensils, condiments, and drinks will be provided. Please donate items for the auction and silent auction. Bring games for enjoyment. Contact the following for information: President PF Thomas 281-636-

9822; Vice President Helen Vrana 979-532-3622; Secretary Helen Kelner 281-342-2624; Treasurer Joey Pitman 281-236-7652; or Historian Lillian Neeley 713-947-2472. Submitted by, Helen Kelner Lodge 28, East Bernard —SPJST—

SPJST ENC springs forward with annual work projects

SPJST Education and Nature Center in Ledbetter is busy preparing for the upcoming summer youth camps by scheduling seven spring work projects. Each project will be led by an ENC district board member, and the completed projects will help to maintain and improve SPJST camp facilities. We will be working on these projects during the week of Saturday, May 14 through Sunday, May 22, 2016. If you or your lodge would like to participate in any of these ENC spring work projects, please contact your respective district’s ENC board member listed below.

In addition, to defray the cost of these ENC spring work projects, SPJST lodges and members may sponsor one of these projects by donating cash or materials to the SPJST Foundation. If you or your lodge are interested in donating to one of these work projects or would like additional information, please contact SPJST Foundation Director of Development James Lee, III at JamesL@spjst.com or 800727-7578.

District One Clearing Nature Trails—Need eight volunteers to work on cutting trees and brush and two flatbed trailers to haul cuttings to the back of the ENC property. Contact Randy Gaas lmg@woodsonlumber.com District Two Building a Gaga Pit and Human Foosball Course—Need 4 volunteers Contact Lynette Talasek, Secretary lynettet@spjst.com 254-773-1575 ext. 234 District Three Repair Fishing Dock—Need two carpenter volunteers and $1,500 for lumber and materials Contact John Engelke

S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living resident joins Honor Flight Austin to Washington, D.C.

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

V.J. Hajda, a World War II Veteran and current resident of S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living, and his grandson, David Hajda, arrived at the airport in Austin to board the Honor Flight Austin to travel to Washington, D.C. on Friday, April 15, 2016. Arriving at the airport at 9 a.m., he was surprised to see such a warm welcome from so many thankful people. He joined 38 other veterans for the flight, all expenses paid by Central Texas business sponsorships. V.J. said, “It’s something words cannot begin to de-

scribe the joy I felt by the service and friends who were there to honor us. On Friday, we were honored at a banquet located at the Hilton Hotel. During the banquet, everyone with April birthdays were recognized—me included! I will turn 93 on April 22. On the flight home, we had a mail call, and I received 12 letters from my family with encouragement and love.” As we closed the interview, V.J. said, “There were several special highlights that I recall about this experience, but the one most dear to my heart was when my whole family met me at the airport in Austin to welcome me back home at 11 p.m. on Saturday evening. —SPJST—

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john.engelke@hotmail.com 254-799-4247

District Four—To Be Announced Contact Brad Teplicek bptep@aol.com District Five—To Be Announced Contact Barbara Linney Gonzales District5dyc@aol.com

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

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

Other items that are also needed at the ENC include:

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

How to make Mother’s Day more meaningful this year

(StatePoint) Gifts and flowers are a nice way to show mom you care on Mother’s Day. But this year, consider adding deeper meaning to the holiday (which falls on May 8) with these ideas:

Volunteer Together After breakfast in bed is wrapped up, spend the day working side-byside with your mom on a local volunteer project. Whether you take advantage of the spring weather and participate in a park clean-up, or you serve lunch at a local soup kitchen, you and your mom will enjoy quality time together, while also feeling good about helping the community. Gifts that Give Back You could forego a tangible gift al-

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together and instead make a donation in your Mom’s name to charity. Here’s one worthy cause: There are 153 million orphans worldwide, according to UNICEF, many of whom lack basics like food, water, education and medical care. “In honor of Mother’s Day, consider paying tribute to your mother by helping provide a mom to those who don’t have one,” says Caroline Boudreaux, founder of The Miracle Foundation, a non-profit that improves the way orphanages are run, funded and managed. The international charity is currently raising funds to pay the annual salaries and room and board of housemothers working in orphanages in India. Each housemother acts as a mom to 20 orphaned children in her care, creating a nurturing environment where they can thrive. To honor your own mother or another special woman in your life, consider visiting miraclefoundation.org/mothers to learn more about the campaign and to make a tax-deductible donation.

Use Your Talent Do you sing? Are you a writer or artist? Give your mother a unique creation. From water-colored paintings to a novella starring Mom as the heroine, you can make Mother’s Day extra spe-

cial by gifting something homemade and one-of-a-kind. If your talents don’t lie in the creative realm, a note to your mom expressing love and appreciation for all that she’s done for you is a great standin for a store-bought card. Whatever you decide to do for Mom this Mother’s Day, consider celebrating a little differently. While Mom should still take center stage, you can add a lot more meaning to the holiday by thinking outside the box. —SPJST—

Looking Good By d.knape

They asked for a photo I offered resistance

They would not take NO such was their persistence Considering this I still am resistant

It’s clear that I only look good from a distance. —SPJST—

S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Resident eldest living member of Taylor church

Maureen Tennill, a resident of S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Community, is the eldest living member of First Baptist Church of Taylor. A few weeks ago, she was interviewed to share the story of the way she was so instrumental in the decision First Baptist Church made to build a new church. Her story kind of goes like this: While sitting in the midst of a church business meeting, Maureen was listening to them talk about building a new church and all that was involved. This was certainly not the first meeting she had attended, and it was definitely not the first time that she heard this subject being discussed among the members. Maureen is not only a woman of integrity and wisdom, but one who will speak up for her church family. So as the opportunity presented itself, Maureen stood up and said, “Let’s quit talking about it and do it. ” Maureen told Pastor Hudson, “It’s

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2016 SPJST Join Hands Day Projects • • • District One • • •

Lodge 1, Fayetteville Lodge members and St. John Lutheran Church of Ellinger will landscape the historical St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery/Columbarium. Contact: Sharon Fritsch 979-966-3515 memawfritsch@gmail.com

Lodge 9, Snook Adult and youth members and community members will clean the Snook community cemetery including picking up trash and old flowers, removing weeds from gravesites, and placing new flowers on graves. Contact: Loree Lewis 979-220-4733 loreelewis91@gmail.com

Lodge 13, Dime Box Lodge members and Dime Box Volunteer Fire Department will repair the lodge hall and clean up the grounds. Contact: Doris Ford 979-884-1451 dimebox5@aol.com

Lodge 17, New Tabor Adult and youth members will clean New Tabor Cemetery by picking up trash and placing new flowers on graves. Contact: Holly Narro 979-218-4931 HRNarro@airplexus.com

Lodge 51, Ellinger Lodge members will clean inside and around Ellinger Fire Station. Contact: Calvin Hlinsky 979-378-2364

time to move forward. Out with the old and in with the new. We cannot grow and do the things God wants us to do, if we do not have the room to hold the growth. Build it, and they will come. Rise up and shine.” —SPJST—

Lodge 141, Sealy Lodge members, members of Woodmen of the World, KJT, Sealy Knights of Columbus, and Hermann Sons, and Girl Scouts and their parents will place approximately 600 small American flags on graves of veterans at seven local cemeteries. Contact: Bernice Stolarski 979-885-6786 bbstol@sbcglobal.net

Lodge 179, Warrenton Lodge members and Ledbetter Homemaker Club will host a stew supper as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department. Contact: Joan Sue Goehring 979-968-6322 • • • District Two • • •

Lodge 24, Cyclone Adult and youth members will prepare “blessing boxes” of necessities for the less fortunate. Contact: Brenda Maddux 254-721-1682 frontdeskgoddess@hotmail.com

Lodge 29, Taylor Adult and youth members along with other lodges will volunteer and assist at the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration. Contact: Sharon Kaderka 512-365-1082

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth members will raise funds by preparing and serving lunch at the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration and donating funds and package meals for Kids Against Hunger and donating funds to SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) and Czech Heritage Museum. Contact: Joyce Kraatz 254-760-5816 joycekraatz@hotmail.com

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Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth members along with other lodges will sell breakfast food to vendors, workers, and guests at the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration. Contact: Janet Filla 512-450-8310 janaree99@hotmail.com

Lodge 80, Holland Adult and youth members and members of American Legion Post 526, Holland Women’s Study Club, and Holland Volunteer Fire Department will prepare food for a chicken spaghetti luncheon to raise funds for Holland ISD student scholarships. Contact: Frank Pajestka, Jr. 254-760-0351 rpajestka@embarqmail.com

Lodge 187, Round Rock Lodge members and Peaceful Blessing ladies group from St. John Vianney Church will collect food items for the Backpack Coalition, which gives backpacks full of food to students in need. Contact: Rubie Volek 512-771-4948 rubieBR@sbcglobal.net

Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Lodge members along with other lodges will volunteer and assist at the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration. Contact: David Nauert 254-534-0809 davidn@vvm.com

Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Lodge members along with other lodges will volunteer and assist at the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration. Contact: Susan Hutton 254-718-2561 huts3d@sbcglobal.net

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Lodge 25, Ennis Lodge members will repair the lodge hall, paint and repair the shed, paint fire lane markers, and clean air conditioner enclosures. Contact: Betty Macalik 972-878-7719 macalik@hughes.net

Lodge 54, West Lodge members will help with decorations and buchtas and entertain residents at West Rest Haven during their monthly birthday party with a “Cinco de Mayo” theme. Contact: Janice Kaluza 254-749-5676 fjkaluza@txun.net

Lodge 183, Arlington Adult and youth members will clean the outside and inside of the lodge hall and perform other tasks, including maintenance projects, yardwork, tree trimming, and mulching. Contact: Kay Gerlich Weeks 817-896-5277 kgweeks@att.net • • • District Four • • •

Lodge 49, Rowena Lodge members and Area Ministerial Allegiance Food Pantry will pack boxes of food for low income families. Contact: Adriana Fuentes 325-442-3141 srollwitz@gmail.com

Lodge 73, Seymour Lodge members and Texas Extension Homemakers will help 4-H and FFA youth with booths at Ag Appreciation Day. Contact: Alice Orsak 940-889-2391

Lodge 219, El Paso Lodge members will visit and feed local firefighters. Contact: Arnulfo Rivera 915-630-8074 arnulfok5@yahoo.com

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Lodge 81, Needville Adult and youth members and members of Catholic Life, Sons of Hermann, and 4-H will host bingo and a hamburger cookout at S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Center No. 2. Lodge members and St. Michael’s youth group will also make fleece blankets. Contact: Bradley Stavinoha 879-793-7411 spjst@earthlink.net

Lodge 91, San Jacinto Lodge members will help Churches United in Caring (CUIC) with clothing and other distributions to those in need. Contact: Malba Smesny 281-798-1092 malba1360278@comcast.net

Lodge 162, Iowa Colony Adult and youth members will collect pet items to donate to Brazoria County SPCA. Contact: Brenda Moyle 713-303-1471 brenda@moblaw.com

Lodge 191, Lufkin Lodge members will provide dance lessons before the Lufkin Homeschoolers prom and provide the hall free of charge for the event. Contact: George Scogin 936-875-2867 georgepat@consolidated.net • • • District Six • • •

Lodge 28, East Bernard Lodge members and East Bernard 4H Club members will fix the East Bernard welcome sign at Highways 60 and 90A in East Bernard and plant new flowers in flower beds. Contact: Glenn Kaminsky 979-335-4461

Lodge 32, Victoria Lodge members, Catholic Life members, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts will sort and box food for deliveries at the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent. Contact: Kathy Ahlstrom 361-648-9239 Kathya@suddenlink.net

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Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Adult and youth members and Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas No. 2275 will clean and organize the kitchen and bar area of the hall. Contact: Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614 clvgarcia@yahoo.com

Lodge 97, Placedo Lodge members will make handout bags for upcoming health fairs, thankyou cards, and thank-you gifts for caregivers at Hospice of Victoria. Contact: Donna Vanek 361-648-6266 donna.j.vanek@wellsfargo.com • • • District Seven • • •

Lodge 117, Robstown Lodge members will visit, interact with, and take ice cream to residents of Windsor Calallen Nursing Home. Contact: Frank Sijansky 361-242-2259 chickendancin@sbcglobal.net

Lodge 133, San Antonio Lodge members and students of Rodriguez Elementary School will contribute food and provisions to an animal shelter. Contact: Jarolyn Popp 830-214-5228 jarolynpopp@gvtc.com

Lodge 185, New Braunfels Adult and youth members will collect items and money for the Gabriel Project, which is a church community effort to help pregnant women in need. Contact: Theresa Haag 830-625-8262 theresa.haag686@gmail.com

Lodge 258, Seguin Lodge members and Zuehl Sons of Hermann Lodge 163 members will collect food for local food banks. Contact: Chester Jenke 830-303-4316 jenkec@att.net —SPJST—

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In Memory of Lillie Pall

Lillie Mae Dornak Pall, our beloved Mamaw, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, April 16, 2016. Born in Wharton, Texas, on December 8, 1918, to the late Louis B. and Annie Fried Dornak, she was 97 years young. Lillie Mae and her sweetheart husband Tony lived in Winnie, Liberty, Alice, and Corpus Christi during Tony’s 42Lillie Pall year career with Texaco. After his retirement in 1980, they built a home in El Campo, her childhood hometown, and spent their remaining years enjoying being “home,” close to family and friends. Lillie Mae graduated from El Campo High School in 1934, and while working as cashier at Frels Theater, she met a young petroleum engineer who had been lured to El Campo to play softball for the Texas Company. One of his favorite stories was telling of the day it snowed in El Campo and, while engaging in a snowball fight with a teammate outside the theater, he literally ran into the prettiest girl he’d ever seen! Shortly after their marriage at St. Philip Catholic Church in El Campo, Tony, a member of the Texas A&M Corp of Cadets, was commissioned a Major in the United States Army and stationed in Carmel, California, where both of their sons were born. After the war, they came back to Texas and never left. They spent 65 years together before his death in 2006. Lillie Mae was a homemaker who

enjoyed playing bridge and dominoes, dancing, sewing, and maintaining a beautiful yard. Yard work and driving were the two hardest things for her to give up in her later years. Many in El Campo will remember her for her ceramic workshop where she produced personalized Easter eggs and baby shoes, lighted Christmas trees, and many other gift items. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje, Catholic Daughters of America Court 1374, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Strugglers Dance Club. Lillie Mae was preceded in death by her parents; mother and father-inlaw Mary and Steve Polanovich; dear husband Anthony Thomas Pall, Sr.; sisters and their husbands Jane and Steve Bezdek, Lorraine and Walter (June) Garrett, Jr., and Evelyn and Sigurd P. Thyssen, all of El Campo; brother-in-law Bill Polanovich and wife Trudy Polanovich Bell; and beloved son Michael Stephen Pall of Corpus Christi. She is survived by son Anthony T. Pall, Jr. of Victoria; daughter Barbara Roy of El Campo; sister-in-law Mary Lou Hollabough of Garland; brotherin-law Paul Polanovich of Bedford; grandchildren Lauran Pall, Anthony T. Pall, III, Ashley Pall, and Allyson Pall Griffin, all of Victoria, and Audrey Russell and husband James of El Campo; and great-grandchildren Mattalynne Pall, Anthony T. Pall, IV, Emmy Lou Russell, Ava Schweke, Andy Russell, and Avery Griffin. As the eldest and last living sister of the Dornak girls, Lilllie Mae is also survived by a bevy of loving nieces and nephews: Gail Autry and husband Charles, Allen Thyssen and wife Judy, Glen Thyssen and wife Lupita, Steven Bezdek and wife Onie, Ken Thyssen and wife Suzy, Gloria Marek and husband Frank, Pat Thyssen and wife

Terri, Susan Easter and husband Dan, and Ann Turo and husband Bill, as well as many great nieces and nephews. Lillie Mae will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, aunt, and cherished friend. Visitation was Tuesday, April 19 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home. A CDA Rosary was recited Wednesday, April 20 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Philip Catholic Church with services following at 10 a.m. Reverend Michael Rother officiated. Burial was at Holy Cross Memorial Park in El Campo. Reception followed at Mikeska’s. Pallbearers were Trey Pall, James Russell, Dean Machart, Matt Machart, Steven Bezdek, and Allen Thyssen. Contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Philip Catholic Church. —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, KENNETH E. MICHALAK, who was born January 29, 1953, and passed away March 3, 2016. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. As he wished, a celebration of his life was held at SPJST Lodge 88, 1435 Beall Street, on Tuesday, March 8 from 4 to 9 p.m. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. Kenneth is survived by his lov- Kenneth Michalak ing wife Sheryl; daughter Lindsey Michalak Kindall (who was 1992 SPJST State Queen) and husband Martin Kindall, Jr.; son Jason Michalak and wife Kristen Michalak; grandsons David, Jacob, and John Kindall, and Connor Michalak; sister Carolyn Rousser and husband C.A.; sister Cynthia Wood and husband Steven; brother Ronald and wife Kathy; as

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well as countless lifelong friends and cherished family. The family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, his favorite charity. If you cannot donate monetarily, please do not vote for Hillary. Arrangements were under the direction of Heights Funeral Home, Houston. May our departed brother rest in peace. Resolution Committee Gladys Havemann Annabelle Viet —SPJST—

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, HELEN MAE KELLEY, age 93, of Temple who died Tuesday, April 12 in a Temple Living Center. A private burial will be at a later date. Mrs. Kelley was born January 9, 1923, in Temple to Sherman Brady Pirtle and Lilian Smith Pirtle. She graduated from Temple High School in 1940. She attended Evansville College in Evansville, Indiana. She lived most of her life in Helen Kelley Temple. She married Melvin Kelley in 1989. He preceded her in death in 2011. She was a homemaker. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton and Church of Christ. Mrs. Kelley was preceded in death by daughter Lillian Cripe. Survivors include daughters Bobbye Chlapek and husband John of Temple and Michelle Rundell of Georgetown; seven grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. Memorials may be made to Children’s Special Needs Network; or to the charity of choice. Scanio-Harper Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Resolution Committee Ruth Hanusch Joyce Skrabanek —SPJST—

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SPJST Youth

Section

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

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

Email: melaniez@vvm.com

Questions? Call 800-727-7578

This section is dedicated to the youth of SPJST. As part of its membership benefits, SPJST offers a statewide youth program. If you or someone you know is interested in learning about opportunities offered to young members of SPJST, please contact your local lodge, District Youth Counselor, State Youth Director at 800-727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.

District Five Youth Development Workshop this Saturday

Dear District Five Youth, Parents and Leaders, We will have our District Five Youth Development Workshop this Saturday, April 30, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. at Lodge 88, Houston in the youth room. We will discuss the new rules in the handbook, Youth Achievement Day (YAD) cards and categories, camp, and upcoming dates and events. Fraternally, Michelle Wockenfuss Assistant DYC —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club elects officers

Dear Readers, Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club met on Sunday, April 3, 2016. Officers were elected, and YAD cards were distributed. We held our garage sale fundraiser on Saturday, April 16 which was very successful. Thanks to all who contributed and helped!

Next Meeting—May 1 The next meeting will be Sunday, May 1, and we will also attend Ennis’ theatre production of Cinderella. See you then! Rita Holland, Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club Collects Beans, Rice

Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club collected 50 pounds of rice and beans to be donated to a local food pantry. —Submitted by Brita Bohac Goodman

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Lodge 25, Ennis Lodge 88, Houston youth visits youth reports grandparents’ farm on district meeting Dear Readers, This weekend was spent at my grandparents’ farm. We burned trash and stickers and mowed the pastures. I love coming to my grandparents’ farm because we are never bored. She always puts us to work. It is nice going out there because we aren’t as attached to our phones, and we get to enjoy the nice, fresh air. Amanda Droste —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth helps with fundraiser

On Sunday, April 10, 2016, my beseda dance group had a fundraiser. We sold barbecue chicken plates. I had a lot of fun making the to-go plates. I helped put the sides and desserts in the bags. We sold a bunch of plates and raffle tickets. Tyson Bilbrey —SPJST—

Dear Members, We had our district meeting on Saturday, April 16, 2016. I received second place in the card contest with my entry. We also elected new officers, and I am the flag bearer with Juan Guerrero for the district. Our district is going to the Folk Festival on Saturday, May 14. It should be a lot of fun. I hope to see many of you there! Fraternally, Keith Wockenfuss, President —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club meets this Sunday

Dear Members, Our next meeting is this Sunday, May 1, 2016, at 2 p.m. We will go over the district trip to the folk festival in Huntsville which will be Saturday, May 14. I hope it will be a pretty day when we go. See you at the meeting! Fraternally, Keith Wockenfuss President —SPJST—

Lodge 81, Needville Youth Participate in Relay for Life

Lodge 81, Needville Youth Club members participated in Relay for Life at Mercer Stadium in Sugar Land, Texas. Pictured are, left to right, Breanna Nesvadba, Samantha Dostal, Madison Schultz, Baley Stavinoha, Anna Gadway. Supervisor Deanna Nesvadba is also pictured, far right. —Submitted by Bradley Stavinoha, Youth Leader

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Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Shares April Meeting, Garage Sale Scenes

LEFT PHOTO: Youth collect beans and rice for the SPJST Youth State Food Drive. CENTER PHOTO: New officers are, left to right, President April Dvorak, Secretary Olivia Zmolik, Treasurer Pierce Tignor, Flag

Bearer Samuel Zmolik, and Sergeant-at-Arms Chad Jurik. Not pictured is Vice President Hayley Slovak. RIGHT PHOTO: Olivia, Misty, and Chad show off their prizes.

LEFT PHOTO: Samuel, Olivia, and Maison help set-up for the garage sale. PHOTO 2: Happy Birthday, Cody! PHOTO 3: Youth are getting tired and

crazy! RIGHT PHOTO: Pierce, Amanda, Olivia, Samuel, and Brandon at the garage sale.

Lodge 202 Jourdanton youth enjoys workshop, visit to gardens

Dear Věstník, I really enjoyed our youth workshop and outing we had on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at The Racquet Club of Camino Real in San Antonio. I got to

meet a new member from New Braunfels. Her name was Meagan; she fit right in with all of us. Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny did a presentation on photography which was interesting to listen to and get great ideas on how to take pictures. State Youth Director Lynette Talasek did a presentation on merit points and how much you are able to earn throughout the year. We played

games then went to the Botanical Gardens for an outing. There, we were able to take pictures with our cameras. I took a lot of pictures — even of the story book houses like the hot air balloon made of different color hula hoops with the wording “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” by Dr. Seuss, and Sleeping Beauty’s house. Fraternally, Katlyn Polasek —SPJST—

Lodge 81, Needville Youth Club Hosts SPJST Float in Youth Fair Parade

Lodge 81, Needville Youth Club hosted the SPJST Float in the Needville Youth Fair Parade on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Youth rode the “Treasures

of SPJST”-themed float through the parade. —Submitted by Bradley Stavinoha, Youth Leader

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District Seven Youth Development Workshop and Outing Saturday, April 16, 2016 • Racquet Club of Camino Real and San Antonio Botanical Gardens

Dear Members, On Saturday, April 16, 2016, District Seven held its Youth Development Workshop at the Racquet Club of Camino Real. We started the day with some games to get to know each other, followed with pizza for lunch. After lunch, we asked Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny to teach a small class about photography, and State Youth Director

Lynette Talasek did a small lesson on “What are merit points and how can I earn them.” We would like to extend a big thank you to Melanie Zavodny, David Nauert, and Lynette Talasek for coming from the Home Office to help out with a very successful Youth Development Workshop. After another fun game, the youth made their way to the San Antonio Botanical Gardens for an outing. The youth put the skills they learned about photog-

raphy to good use . . . hopefully, getting some good pictures to enter in Youth Achievement Day (YAD) this year—don’t forget YAD cards are due May 31! Fraternally yours, Lian Pruski District Seven Youth Counselor Regina House Assistant District Seven Youth Counselor —SPJST—

LEFT PHOTO: Left to right, Katlyn Polasek, Kelly House, Lily Howard, Amanda Hoggard, and Megan Ohnheiser pose for a picture. CENTER PHOTO: Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny, far left, back to camera, teaches her class on photography. Pictured, left to right, are Christian Lynn, Rose Lynn, Ross Jaroszewski, David Nauert, Jordan Woodall, Donnie Howard,

Tyler Hilbig, and Frederick Lopez. RIGHT PHOTO: State Youth Director Lynette Talasek, back, right, teaches her lesson on merit points. Pictured around the table with her are, clockwise, Amanda Hoggard, Megan Ohnheiser, Kelly House, Katlyn Polasek, Lily Howard, and Lynette’s daughter Zoe Talasek.

LEFT PHOTO: District Seven youth enjoy the balloon stomp game. CENTER PHOTO: Youth and adult participants gather after the District Seven

Youth Development Workshop. RIGHT PHOTO: Colt Pruski, left, and Christian Lynn enjoy the San Antonio Botanical Gardens.

LEFT PHOTO: District Seven youth gather in front of the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Left to right are Kelly House, Lily Howard, Katlyn Polasek, Colt Pruski, Tyler Hilbig, Jordan Woodall, Ethan Hilbig, Frederick Lopez, and Christian Lynn. CENTER PHOTO: Sandra Hoggard, April Howard, Donnie Howard, Theresa Haag, and Lily Howard, in front, and

Jordan Woodall stop to take a quick picture before continuing on to explore some more of the gardens. RIGHT PHOTO: Setting up to play a game of life-size chess! Pictured are Sandra Hoggard, Donnie Howard, Theresa Haag, Jordan Woodall, April Howard, Lily Howard, Amanda Hoggard, and Eric Ramirez.

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when in doubt about the correct name of a country. The hope is that this step will overcome the problems faced with the distortion of the name and that the correct terms will dissolve into general knowledge. In short, Czechia is just an abbreviated name to be used in the less formal or marketing communication. It is to be used along with the formal name, the “Czech Republic.” Any existing titles of organizations and institutions, inc. the honorary consulates, will not be affected. Pavla Velickinova Counsellor, Head of the Public Diplomacy Department and Spokesperson —SPJST—

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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. Preregistration 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. 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, CEFT Fellow Hlavinka Fellow-selected student from the Czech Republic. For information, contact Jo Ann 979-846-2035; or Lynette 979-450-1820/email lurbanovsky@gmail.com. Submitted by JoAnn Zaeske, Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station.

Second/Fourth Tuesdays each Month Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center “Svacina Time!”—at 119 West French Avenue, Temple: Bi-monthly Czech language social hour, 2 to 3 p.m. Social hour will follow a structured format that changes every 15 minutes. This is not a class - no homework. Betty Marek and Janet Young will coordinate the logistics. For information, call 254-899-2935; or email czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com. Submitted by Susan Chandler, Museum

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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment

Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 5 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Send updates directly to: VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: 254-773-8087. Email to: melaniez@vvm.com. Advertising rates are $2 per column inch for lodge ads; $4 per column inch for non-profit organization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at 800-727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com.

LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Directions: Directions: Lodge building is located on Highway 159 East, three blocks from the town square. Hall Rental Information: (979) 966-3795. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of even-numbered months February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Potluck served after meeting. Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Ronnie Pflughaupt 979-249-6702; rpflughaupt@hotmail.com.

LODGE 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 Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville.

LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Note: Until further notice, youth club meetings will be held with the adult meetings, which are on the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 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 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 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.

Sunday, May 15—Ennis Czech Boys, polka/waltz, 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person Sunday, May 22—Glen Collins Band, country western. 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Note: The bridge on the road to the hall is out; but good news; there is a detour to the hall. Directions: Take Farm Road 2114 East for 5 miles. Turn right on Adair Road and immediately veer right onto Marek Road. Marek Road runs into Czech Hall Road. Turn right onto Czech Hall Road. The hall is on the left about 1/2 mile. Saturday, April 30—Knapek reunion Sunday, May 1—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, May 20—Social

Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Note: The bridge on the road to the hall is out; but there is a detour to the hall. Directions: Take Farm Road 2114 East for 5 miles. Turn right on Adair Road and immediately veer right onto Marek Road. Marek Road runs into Czech Hall Road. Turn right onto Czech Hall Road. Hall on the left about 1/2 mile down. Hall Rental Information: 254-799-8550; Hall Phone: 254-2278759. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka 254799-8550; or dataped@sbcglobal.net

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

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

LODGE 13, DIME BOX (1) Lodge Hall: 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box. Directions: in Dime Box, turn left from FM 141 on CR 424. Go east on CR 425 for 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: 979-884-1451; Hall Phone: 979-884-1451. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the hall.

Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information, Country-Western Band Bookings: David Meyer 512-2170162; Polka Band Bookings: Artie Monson 512-281-3711; Hall phone: 512-285-3100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Until further notice, youth club meetings will be held with the adult meetings, which are held on the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader David Meyer 512-217-0162.

LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Rita Marburger 512-859-2584. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall - unless it’s a holiday then the meeting will be held on the second Monday. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall.

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

LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) Sunday, May 8—Mother’s Day Barbecue: Barbecue chicken; dine-in or plates-to-go; $9; 11 a.m. until ? ; youth club quilt drawing. Treat yourself or someone you love to a delicious dinner! Sunday, August 7—Texas Polka Music Museum fundraiser. Watch for details.

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) 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: 972-875-8381. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Sunday, May 15—Lodge meeting at Wharton County Library meeting room at 12 noon. 50- and 75-year members will be honored.

Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard. For information, contact Secretary Helen Kelner 281-342-2624. LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) • All Wednesday/Friday night dances - Free admission • Old-fashioned hamburgers and grilled cheese sandwiches sold every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.

Friday, April 29—Glen Collins Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4—Sam and Bobby Band. Guest musician Fritz Hodde, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 6—Second Hand Rose, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, May 13—Night Skies, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday, May 15—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor honors 50and 75-year members at its monthly meeting beginning at 3 p.m. Covered dish meal served following the meeting. Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club will hold its meeting at 3 p.m. - the same time as the adult meeting. Wednesday, May 18—Sam and Bobby Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 20—Old Friends, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, May 27—Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: in Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 mile to the hall. Hall Rental Information: 512-352-9139; Hall Phone: 512-352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. For information, call Youth Leader Cristy Girod 512-468-1347. Music: First and third Wednesday each month, 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, 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 254-7493326; Hall Phone: 254-863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agents: James (Dude) Mann 254-715-0275 and Gene E. Pavelka 254-749-3326.

LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/day; 830-8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR; go 2 miles to Mumford Road and turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry

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Bend Circle. The lodge hall is at the bend of the road (white building). Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields 979-218-3527; FAC Ronnie Roesler 979-406-0158.

LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614; Hall Phone: 979-648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 11:30 a.m. at the hall.

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

LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Lodge Hall: 10842 State Highway 53, Temple. Directions: Seaton Star Hall is five miles east of Temple on Highway 53 (Adams Avenue). Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Michelle Porubsky 254-493-8020; Hall Phone: 254-985-2548. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Visit www.seatonstarhall.com.

LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: From Taylor, take the South Loop. Turn right on FM 112. Go about 1/2 mile. Turn right on FM 619. Go about three miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 512-450-8310. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; except for the following months, the meeting time will be at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 11; Monday, June 15; Monday, July 13; and Monday, August 10 at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

LODGE 49, ROWENA (4) Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Information: 325-442-4841. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at the lodge hall. LODGE 51, ELLINGER (1) Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Department, West Main Street in Ellinger.

LODGE 54, WEST (3) Lodge Meetings: First Friday in March, June, and November; the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Hall, 303 South Harrison Street in West.

LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. For meeting location, call 361-594-8429

LODGE 66, WACO (3) Lodge Meetings: Location, date, and time to be announced in the lodge’s monthly meeting minutes that appear in the Věstník. Call 254-799-4247 for more information.

LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge Meetings: Third or fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December (Christmas) at Frank’s Restaurant in Schulenburg at 2 p.m. Call Ernest Kutac to confirm meeting date 979-561-7190. LODGE 73, SEYMOUR (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. For meeting location, call 940-256-2263.

LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday in March and June at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls; second Sunday in September and December at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls.

LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Hall Phone: 361-854-8423. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi.

LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) Lodge Hall: 12141 East FM 2268, Holland. Directions: On Hwy 95, south of Holland, turn east onto FM 2268; go 1/2 mile to hall on the right. Hall Phone: 254657-2485. Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Youth Leader Connie Horak’s home; call 254-541-9165 for address. Board of Directors’ Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 3:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355.

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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 iH20 East, take the iH-45 exit toward downtown Dallas. iH-45 runs into Hwy 75. From Hwy 75, take a right at Bryan Street exit. From Bryan Street, turn right on Cantreal Street and go until you come to Floyd Street; take a right on Floyd Street. Hall is the second building on the right. Hall Rental Information: Contact Kelly Tucker 469-951-7396. Hall Phone: 214-823-0072. Band Bookings: Cherri Petr 214-352-4397. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Held one hour before the adult lodge meeting at the lodge hall unless otherwise noted. Contact Youth Leader Lynda Novak 972-9484456.

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

LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Note: The regular April lodge meeting has been cancelled due to emergency flooding conditions. The next meeting of Lodge 88, Houston will be held Monday, May 16 at 7 p.m.; eat at 6 p.m. Scholarships will be presented. Please note this change.

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

LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Note: There is no lodge meeting on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 8. The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 10 at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, April 26—Game night at Lodge 92, Fort Worth, National Hall, 7 p.m. Sunday, May 1—Randy and the 92nd Road House Band, country/western, 2 to 6 p.m. Admission: $6. Sunday May 8—Mothers' Day: No lodge meeting held this day. The lodge meeting will be Tuesday, May 10 at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 10—Ladies' Circle, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday May 10—Game night at Lodge 92, Fort Worth, National Hall, 7 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From interstate 35 West in Fort Worth, take interstate 30 West to the Henderson exit. Take Henderson North, and it becomes Jacksboro Highway (TX199). Stay on this road north until Roberts Cutoff which is a right off of Jacksboro Highway. The lodge also known as National Hall is on the right about 2 or 3 blocks down the road. (A Great Western inn Motel is on the corner.) Hall Event/Rental Information: For hall rentals and upcoming events information, call National Hall Events Manager Jon Durham 817-6241361. Also visit Lodge 92 website www.nationalhallfort-worth.com. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Game Nights: Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month. Randy and the 92nd Road House Band plays every first Sunday. Dressy casual.

LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Friday in March, June, September, and December, 6 p.m. For meeting location, call Secretary Bernadette Bellanger 361-579-8331/ Bbbellanger2011@hotmail.com.

LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Directions: From Floresville, take FM 536 West three miles to FM 1303; turn right and go two miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 830-393-7796. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN (7) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of March, June, September, and December, 1:30 p.m. at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard, Corpus Christi. LODGE 130, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: For monthly meeting date/time/location, contact President/Sales Agent John Vrla 214906-3385; or via email jvrla@cebridge.net.

LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio.

LODGE 135, ENNIS (3) Lodge Hall: 2622 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From iH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy. 287 East exit. Stay Hwy. 287 on until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and under the overpass at iH-45. Then go approximately 1 3/4 miles on Hwy. 34. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Larry Valek 214-794-7674. Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at the Sokol hall.

LODGE 139, DANBURY (5) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. at The Smith Group Building, 1718 Main Street, Danbury. For information, call 979-922-1279; or 979-922-1553.

LODGE 141, SEALY (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy.

LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) Lodge Meetings: Second or third Sunday of each month - whichever is noted, at 2 p.m., meal served at 1 p.m.; held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston dining room or annex building - whichever is noted, at 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Youth Club Meetings: Same time/location as adult lodge meetings. For information, contact Lodge 142, Houston President Keith Kieschnick 832-627-2842; or Secretary Alice Jochen 979-743-3613.

LODGE 148, EL MATON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month following the adult lodge meeting at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton. LODGE 151, WHARTON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Wharton Depot Museum, 100 South Sunset Street, Wharton.

LODGE 154, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 6500 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From iH-35 West in Fort Worth, take iH-20 West exit. Stay on iH-20 West until you come to 820; stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro Highway and Azle Street exit. Take Azle Street exit; go to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light. Go to the second traffic light, then turn right onto Boat Club Road. Go approx. 2 1/2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: 817-237-5181. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of March, June, September, and December. Call Secretary Ginny Prasatik 512-472-1721 for meeting time/location.

LODGE 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of every other month, 1 p.m. Contact Secretary Cynthia Kristinek 806-763-7245; cjkristinek@yahoo.com for meeting location.

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

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

LODGE 169, BRENHAM (1) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, October at 6:30 p.m. at Texas Seafood and Steakhouse, 2209 South Market Street, Brenham. (December meeting/social information will be announced at a later date.) For information, contact Nello and Dorothy Strickland 979-836-2609.

LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Reservations/Hall Rental Information: Jo 713-993-6878; Hall Phone: 713-487-3297. Country/western dances held the first Saturday of each month, 7 to 11 p.m., except when noted. Variety dances are held the fourth Saturday of each month, 7 to 10 p.m., except when noted. Beer, soft drinks, and ice are available at the bar. (Do not bring them inside the hall.) Regular Lodge/Covered Dish Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, meal at 1 p.m. followed by meeting at 2 p.m. with the exception of November and December, as noted. Lodge Executive Board Meetings/Trustee Meetings and Workdays: Second Monday of each month, (unless the second Monday is a holiday) at 2 p.m. Dances: Held the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Variety Dances: Fourth Saturday of the month, unless noted.

LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2) Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River. Directions: Hall is on the south side of Academy, just off Hwy 95, on the right. Hall Rental Information: 254-982-4530. Hall Phone: 254-982-4434. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at the hall; Board of trustees meet at 6 p.m.; lodge meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; kitchen is open. LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at Carmine Lions Club Building, 201 Centennial Street, Carmine.

LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Thursday, May 5—Lodge meeting held at Spring Creek Barbecue in Burleson.

Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Check Věstník for times or call one of the following: 972-268-0022 or 817-905-2097. LODGE 181, CONROE (5) Note: Watch the Vestnik for lodge meeting location/time to be announced.

Lodge Meetings: Lodge meeting location/time will be announced in the Vestnik. For further information, contact President Barbara Williams-Rash 936-295-7778; email b.d.willrash@att.net; Vice President Chuck Toney 281-362-9062; email cdtiii@toney.us; or Treasurer Patsy McClelland 936-788-5714; or email pmcclelland@consolidated.

LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY (2) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. Youth Club Meetings: Same time and place as adult lodge meeting.

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

Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take iH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take iH-20 East exit and proceed on iH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North and stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Take a right on Mayfield; go down and take a left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: 817-465-8538; 214-876-9029. 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 830-625-8262 for meeting date/time/location.

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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; 512-7714948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 to 3 p.m. at the hall followed by entertainment and potluck meal.

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

LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Friday, May 20—Covered Wagon Chow Down: Glenn Lenderman and Friends

Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: George Scogin 936875-2867. Lodge Meetings: Monday night before the third Friday night of the month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. Regular Dances: Third Friday night of each month, 7 to 10 p.m. Please continue to bring finger foods for the snack table.

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

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

LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 3948 FM 2502, Bleiblerville. Directions: Hall is across the street from the post office in Bleiblerville. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month at 1:15 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE (3) Lodge Meetings: For meeting date/time/location, call Norman Kneschk 254-386-3222; or email normkneschk@gmail.com.

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

LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September at 6:30 p.m. at Tahoka Housing Authority (small room - 1400 Ave K). For any questions, call Secretary Pam Lehmann 806535-8356. Youth Club Meetings: For location/time, contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams 806-990-3351.

LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. Call Secretary Edna Rivas 915-727-2048 for meeting location. LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. Call Secretary Tammy Copeland 325-333-4089 for meeting location.

LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple, 12 noon. For information, contact President James L. Lee, iii 254-289-6816. LODGE 258, SEGUIN (7) Lodge Meetings: For meeting date, location, and time, contact President Chester Jenke 210-413-3053 or Treasurer Colleen Jenke 210-215-9494. —SPJST—

Come One!

ELEVENTH Annual Come All!

SPJST Car Show

Saturday May 7

Seaton Star Hall

Car Show 9 a.m. -to 3 p.m.

For car show entry info, please visit spjst.org or call 254.534.0809 or 254.534.0807. Seaton Star Hall is seven miles east of Temple off Highway 53.

Czech Heritage CelebratiON Benefiting the Czech Heritage Museum of Temple and SPJST Education and Nature Center

Insuring and Enriching Lives Since 1897 www.spjst.org 800.727.7578

Living History Demonstrations Music by Praha Brothers, 11 - 2 SPJST Beseda Dancers at 1 Kolache Eating Contests, 2:30 Kids Zone Activities, 10 - 3 Vendor and Food Booths For booth info, call 254.931.0639

Silent Auction

FREE ADMISSION!

Life Insurance and More Home Office: 520 North Main Temple, Texas 76501 800-727-7578

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