Vestnik 2016 06 22 by SPJST

Volume 104 Number 25

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32nd Convention Delegates Elect Supreme Lodge Members, Vestnik Editor

The 32nd SPJST Convention was held June 13 to 15, 2016, in Killeen. Next week’s Vestnik will include complete convention results. Supreme Lodge President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer and the Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication were elected by the entire delegation while directors were elected in their respective district caucuses. Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek Lodge 24, Cyclone

Supreme Lodge Vice President Hiram Dixon Lodge 183, Arlington

Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point

Supreme Lodge Directors District One Donnie Victorick Lodge 9, Snook District Two Jesse Pospisil Lodge 29, Taylor District Three John Engelke Lodge 66, Waco

District Four Billy Rollwitz Lodge 49, Rowena

District Five Bradley Stavinoha Lodge 81, Needville

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June 22, 2016

My American Freedom Tanner Wood • Lodge 49, Rowena 2016 Flag Day Essay Contest Winner

Congratulations to Tanner Wood, 11, of Lodge 49, Rowena for submitting the winning essay, “My American Freedom” in SPJST’s 2016 Flag Day Essay Contest. Tanner is the son of Butch and Becky Wood and makes his home in Rowena. For his efforts, Tanner will be receiving a $100 Visa gift card. Congratulations to Tanner for submitting the winning essay, and Tanner Wood thanks to all SPJST youth for participating in this year’s contest. Tanner’s winning entry which appears below was presented during the Flag Day program at the 32nd SPJST Convention in Killeen, Texas.

What does freedom mean? Freedom means the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. My American Freedom allows me to speak on what I believe. I may argue with others and have different beliefs than others but that is okay. We can believe different things. The First Amendment states freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. We talked about this at school. I have the freedom to go to whatever church I want to go to and to be in whatever organizations I want to be in. I can have my own friends and not be told who to be friends with. Some countries don’t have the freedom like I do. When I get older, I have the freedom to vote. Many countries don’t get this freedom. Many countries tell you who to worship and how to worship. I have this freedom in America. I love my American Freedom. I love the country I live in and all my rights.

District Six Karen Kaspar Lodge 30, Taiton

District Seven Bob Bayer Lodge 107, Floresville

Flag Day Essay Contest Winners • $25 Visa Gift Cards H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H

Honorary Supreme Lodge Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir installs the Supreme Lodge officers and directors, Vestnik Editor, and district committee representatives who were elected on Wednesday, June 15 at the 32nd SPJST Convention in Killeen, Texas.

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Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates ......................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 Corpus Getaway Information .............4 Lodge Section......................................5 Death Claims ................................10-11

K to 8 Tyson Bilbrey Lodge 47, Seaton

Inside This Week’s Vestnik

In Memoriam ......................................11 Youth Section ....................................12 Czech Culture ....................................14 Advertisements ............................16-17 Lodge Calendar .................................18 District YAD/District Camp Dates.....20

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Lodge 47 Seaton member receives Texas A&M Top 3 award

Ages 12 to 14 Riley Green Lodge 9, Snook

Ages 15 to HS Senior April Dvorak Lodge 25, Ennis

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Lodge 155 Austin shares summer social scenes

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Lodge 81 Needville youth named to UIL Softball State Tourney Team

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Editor’s Note

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Convention Thanks!

SPJST HERALD

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

email: m e l a n i e z @ v v m . c o m

SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: 254-773-1575 Mobile: 254-534-2902 • Home: 254-985-0007 email: vanicek@spjst.com VICE PRESIDENT CLIFTON COUFAL Office: 254-773-1575 Mobile: 254-931-5231 email: cliftonc@spjst.com

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

DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878-0085 Home: 979-272-3265 • Mobile: 979-224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR JESSE POSPISIL 4710 FM 1331, Taylor, Texas 76574-2164 Home: 512-365-1110 • Mobile: 512-826-7371 email: jlpospisil@yahoo.com

DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHN ENGELKE 6475 Gholson Road • Waco, Texas 76705-5330 254-799-4247 email: john.engelke@hotmail.com DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BILLY ROLLWITZ, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 195, Rowena, Texas 76875-0195 Home: 325-442-3141 • Mobile: 325-277-5362 Office: 325-442-3038 • email: brollwitz@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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he 32nd SPJST Convention has come and gone. The quadrennial event began on Sunday, June 12 with a howdy party and ended on Wednesday, June 15 following elections of state officials and district directors and standing committees. A total of 214 delegates deliberated By-Law and Finance Committee recommendations and discussed SPJST’s governance. One of the major discussion topics at the convention was whether delegates would continue electing the vice president and secretary-treasurer’s positions at future conventions or for the Supreme Lodge to begin hiring the positions. Delegates voted and approved to continue electing the positions. We welcome two new Supreme Lodge members - Vice President Hiram Dixon of Lodge 183, Arlington and District Five Director Bradley Stavinoha of Lodge 81, Needville. In addition, the financial secretary’s position has been added as a voting member of the Supreme Lodge. Thanks to the delegates who served at this convention. Thank you to all committee members and to everyone else who helped with the convention for their work and preparation. It is appreciated. A big thanks to the Home Office staff members who worked at the convention. I had an opportunity to see firsthand what goes on behind the

convention floor scenes. Our staff kept it all together and were always ready and willing to help in any way possible. Great job! Special thanks to the delegates for reelecting me to serve as Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication. I look forward to another exciting four years! Next week’s June 29 Vestnik will be a special post-convention issue and will not be a regular Vestnik. All by-law changes and information from the convention will be presented in this issue. We will also share photos from the four days of activities.

Heartfelt Sympathy We extend sincere sympathy to SPJST Home Office receptionist Tamara Gettys. Tamara’s mother Melvina (Melba) Knott passed away on June 12, 2016. Services were Thursday June 16 at ScanioHarper Funeral Home in Temple. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tamara and her family.

Youth Achievement Days Youth Achievement Days (YAD) begin this Saturday, June 25 in District Three at Lodge 183, Arlington and in District Seven at Comal County Fair Grounds in New Braunfels. Best wishes to all youth competing in these very special events. —SPJST—

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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

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Family Fun 4 and Important Dates

June 25

District Three YAD Lodge 183, Arlington (3) June 25 Lodge 18, Elgin hosts SPJST Float Western Days Parade, Elgin (2) June 26 District Seven YAD Comal County Fairgrounds, New Braunfels (7) July 1-2 Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Bake Sale Rudolph’s Meat Market (3) July 4 SPJST Home Office Closed • Fourth of July July 4 SPJST Float • Belton Fourth of July Parade (2) July 4 Lodge 183, Arlington hosts SPJST Float Arlington Fourth of July Parade (3) July 7-10 Districts One/Four/Five Camp (1, 4, 5) SPJST Education and Nature Center, Ledbetter July 9 District Two YAD • Lodge 47, Seaton July 13-16 Districts Three/Seven Camp (3, 7) SPJST Education and Nature Center, Ledbetter July 15-16 Lodge 47, Seaton Barbecue Cookoff (2) July 16 District Four YAD Lodge 49, Rowena (4) July 16 Lodge 51, Ellinger Annual Picnic (1) July 17 District Six YAD Taiton Community Center (6) July 17 Lodge 6, Cottonwood Picnic (3) Jul. 19-21 Supreme Lodge Meeting • Home Office, Temple Jul. 21-24 Districts Two, Six Camp (2, 6) SPJST Education and Nature Center, Ledbetter Jul. 24 District One YAD • Caldwell Civic Center (1) Jul. 24 District Five YAD • Lodge 88, Houston (5) Aug. 6 State YAD Frank Mayborn Convention Center, Temple Aug. 10 Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Annual Spaghetti Dinner/Bingo (3) Aug. 12-14 Corpus Christi Getaway Aug. 20 Lodge 84, Dallas, Youth Club Princess Ball (3) Aug. 21 Lodge 4, Hallettsville Family Day Saint Mary’s Hall, Hallettsville (6) Aug. 27 Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Kolache Workshop (1) Aug. 27 Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Country Store Snook VFD Barbecue (1) Aug. 28 District Two Fall Meeting • Lodge 80, Holland (2) VESTNIK

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Readers Write

District Two Director expresses thanks to convention delegates

Dear Delegates, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the delegates of the 32nd SPJST Convention for their dedication and loyalty to our Society. Many hard decisions were made that I feel were in the best interest of SPJST. I also would like to send a very special thank you to the District Two delegates for trusting me to represent them as their director for another four-year term. I would like to congratulate Mr. Hiram Dixon as the new Vice President and Mr. Bradley Stavinoha as the new District Five Director. Welcome to the SPJST Supreme Lodge, and I look forward to working with you both. I must thank the Supreme Lodge Officers and especially Home Office staff for the great job they did at this convention and for everything they do all year long. I also want to thank Donnie Victorick and Susan Skrabanek for running a great convention. In conclusion, I want to thank Clifton Coufal for his service as Vice President and really appreciate all his efforts to bring the SPJST into the future. Thanks also to Larry W. Pflughaupt for his service as District Five Director, and I wish him well in his retirement. Fraternally yours, Jesse Pospisil District Two Director —SPJST—

Reader appreciates Czech lessons, seeks translations

I’m glad that you have the Czech lessons. This is my request to have you translate the words and sentences for those us who have no longer have Czech-speaking family members who would be able to assist us. Thank you! Helen Deiss Lodge 81, Needville —SPJST—

Member expresses thanks

SPJST Board, Thank you so much for awarding me the $1,000 scholarship. I have been accepted to the University of San Diego’s Olm School of Business. I am humbled and honored by your recognition. Thank you, Andrew Cole Lodge 25, Ennis —SPJST—

PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP VESTNIK ALERT: The June 29 Vestnik will not be a regular issue. It will be the post-convention Vestnik and include actions from the 32nd Convention. PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

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District News

District Two YAD Saturday, July 9 Lodge 47, Seaton

Dear Members and Vestnik Readers, District Two Youth Achievement Day will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2016, at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. The day’s schedule will be: 9 to 10 a.m. All Registration Ending promptly at 10 a.m.

10:15 a.m. Flag Presentation, Welcome, and Introductions 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Lunch

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12 noon Royalty followed by talent, dessert auction, awards 5:30 p.m. (approximately) Closing Comments

Please see the July 6 Vestnik for more details regarding District Two YAD as the June 29 issue will feature only actions from the convention.

A DECADEE IN THE MAKING! MAKE PLANS NOW TO ATTTEND THE

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Diisco D ountt R Rate te : $109 Per Night Applicable Taxes Apply To ma ake your reservations, please call the hotel directly at 361.883.5731 3 and refer to group code “SPJ” to assure that you receive the proper room ratte e.

SPJST members will be treated to a fu un-fiilled Alloha Party upon their arriival Friiday evening. g Fun, games, re efr reshments and entertainment by the h Cowboy Accordionist s Chris Ry yb bak. k Saturday Saturdaactiacitivities inclu ude the Sand Sculpture Co ompetitiion n, Horseshoe o Tournament, t Pizza Partty, “42” and Bunco c Tournaments. s Saturd day y night’s theme m party y will be a spiriited e Treasure Island celebration with lots of surprises! s An optiona n l deep-s - ea e fiishing party will be going n out on Friday morning! g Watch for details in the Vestn t ik!

District Five YAD cards due June 26

Dear District Five Youth, Youth Achievement Day (YAD) cards in District Five are due to District Youth Counselor Barbara LinneyGonzales by Sunday, June 26. Make sure you get them to your youth leader as soon as possible! Fraternally, Michelle Wockenfuss Assistant DYC —SPJST—

District Seven YAD Sunday, June 26 in New Braunfels

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New Braunfels, YAD will be held at the Comal County Fairgrounds, located at 701 East Common Street in New Braunfels, Texas 78130. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 10:30 a.m. The program will begin at 11 a.m. There will be a concession stand available for your convenience. Come out and see all the talented kids we have in District Seven! I’m looking forward to seeing everyone there! Fraternally, Lian Pruski District Seven Youth Counselor —SPJST—

Dear Members, District Seven Youth Achievement Day (YAD) will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Hosted by Lodge 185,

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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

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From the SPJST Foundation

SPJST Foundation asks you to “Clean Out Your Barn”

Your SPJST Foundation, a tax-exempt, non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is off and running, and we would like to invite you to our Clean Out Your Barn Statewide Auction. The farm and ranch auction will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm in Ledbetter. Tax-deductible proceeds will benefit SPJST Education and Nature Center, Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, and the SPJST Foundation Capital Fund. This auction has no buyer’s fees, and an online auction link will be available by September 1 to view and bid on these auction items, if you are not available to attend the September 17 auction. The statewide auction will be conducted by Trey Gallaway owner/auctioneer of Central Texas Auction Services of Belton Texas, license no. 12798. Trey has more than 18 years of experience in farm, ranch, heavy and industrial equipment, automobiles and trucks, and commercial, residential and acreage auctions. Trey placed in the top 10 auctioneers in the 2010 World Auctioneers Championship contest and was awarded the title 2013 Automobile Auctioneers World Champion. Prior to our farm and ranch auction in September, we will be needing several member volunteers from each district, to assist with the auction by picking up donated items from members in your respective districts and

delivering them to the auction site at the ENC. We also need a SkyLift or tractor with pallet forks the week prior to the sale to accept and remove donated items from trailers. Giving an honorary or memorial contributed item to our auction is a generous and thoughtful way to recognize a person’s life and accomplishments and may offer you and your estate an income tax deduction plus reduction or elimination of long-term capital gains tax. While all items donated, no matter how small, will be graciously accepted, items preferred in this farm and ranch auction include: • • • • • •

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

If you would like to volunteer to help pick up donated items in your respective districts, have any questions, or would like more information on this farm and ranch auction, please contact me by emailing JamesL@spjst.com or calling 800-727-7578. Fraternally, James Lee, III Director of Development —SPJST—

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

Lodge 8, Weimar meets June 27

Dear Members, Lodge 8, Weimar invites you to our next meeting on Monday, June 27, 2016, at 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg. This will be a very special event honoring the 50-year pin recipients. The meal will be compliments of Lodge 8. We hope that you will be able to attend our meeting and fellowship time. See you there! Fraternally, Lodge 8, Weimar Officers —SPJST—

Lodge 18, Elgin shares member news

We are at the end of another school year. Good luck to all you great young ladies and gentlemen. We wish the very best to you. We know that all of you are not interested in college. Remember the options—trade school. There is a great need in many fields. So many of you are so talented. Taylor High School had their prom at Elgin SPJST hall, and what a wonderful job they did on decorations. I know that is as close to Paris as I will get. The Eiffel Tower looked great . . . thank you for leaving it for the dance on Sunday. Everyone really did enjoy it. There were many pictures taken. We always hear about the bad. It’s time we give the good some attention. Great job, Taylor! The hall looked wonderful. We are waiting to hear from the scholarship applicant so that we can present the money to the school of choice.

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

Email: melaniez@vvm.com

Bar Help Needed There is still so much to do around the hall. Things are slowly getting done. Thanks to the hard work of the trustees. We have rentals coming up. Can you help with the bar? We sure could use some help. David, Charles, and F.L. have been attending the delegates’ meetings preparing for the convention. Reading the Vestnik, there are many issues to be addressed. Thank you to all delegates for your work and for taking such a great interest in the future of SPJST. When you put confidence in a unreliable person, it’s like walking on a lame foot. Irene Vrabel, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 29, Taylor reports on June meeting

Lodge 29, Taylor met for the regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. President Ronnie Rieger opened the meeting. Amanda Kaderka and Kaden Kaderka, two of our youth club members, led the Pledge of Allegiance. We had a moment of silence for our departed. Officer roll call showed Cristy Girod absent. The May minutes were read and approved. Tammy Cannon gave the treasurer’s report. Sharon Kaderka gave the FAC report. Sharon reminded us that the week of June 14 was National Flag Week. Father’s Day is June 19. The Corpus Christi Get Away is August 12 to 14. Assistant Youth Leader Connie Voigt reported the youth club held a meeting on Sunday, June 5 with 15 youth present. Cristy Girod, Brandon

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Girod, and Kara Kaderka are going to Leaders-In-Training (LIT) camp on Thursday, June 9. Plans are being made for the upcoming YAD and youth camp. Lodge 29 has 16 going to camp. The youth club will hold a membership drive in August. They will have an end of summer getaway at the end of August. Jesse Pospisil reported the property committee is still working on bids to replace the vent hood above the grill in the hall. He discussed the barbecue appreciation dinner for our sponsors in August. Jesse and Linda Pospisil will celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary on June 10. Paul and Judy Pasemann also celebrate their anniversary on June 29. Members celebrating birthdays in June are Hailey Girod, Cindy Buzan, Pam Clark, Connie Voigt, Bonnie Rathke, Tommy Harrison, Louren Karkoska, Caroline Tate, Patrick Tate, Harrison Tate, Matthew Dewbre, Malaena Bazan, Monica Mehevec, Scott Kaderka, and Luke Mehevec. Barbara Nygrin, Mary Jane Pustejovsky, and Leonard Kaderka brought door prizes. Next month, Lyn Rieger volunteered to bring the door prizes. Next Meeting—July 13 The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m. Fraternally submitted, Linda Pospisil Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 51, Ellinger: save the date . . . July 16

SPJST Lodge 51, Ellinger annual picnic will be held Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall. Barbecue chicken will be served along with sausage, pinto beans, potatoes, and peaches. Members may bring desserts, if desired. John Divin, Jr. will receive a 50year pin that day. Please save the date and plan to join us for food and fellowship. Burdine Divin, FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas sets summer events

Sunday, July 17 Monthly meeting at 2 p.m.

Friday, July 1 and Saturday, July 2 Youth club bake sale at Rudolph’s Meat Market

Saturday, August 20 Youth club annual Princess Ball. Dance is from 7 to 11 p.m. Music will

Please mark your calendars for the upcoming events at Lodge 84, Dallas!

Wednesday, August 10 Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club annual spaghetti dinner and bingo; doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner is $5 per plate. Bingo will follow dinner.

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be provided by The Moravians, and admission is $10 per person; ages 12 and under are free of charge. Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan —SPJST—

Lodge 92 Fort Worth invites all to July 10 dance

We invite you to mark these upcoming meetings and activities on your calendar and plan to visit Lodge 92, Fort Worth’s National Hall, located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road. Get ready for a great time!

Tuesday, June 28 Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m.

Sunday, July 3 Country/western dance with Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band from 2 to 6 p.m. Admission is $6 per person. Tuesday, July 5 Trustee meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Friday, July 8 Tanglefoot ballroom dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Tanglefoot members - $10, non-members - $17. The 2016 car show t-shirts are light sand color. They are available for $10 each, while supplies last. Supplies are limited. Don’t delay - order today! Tee-shirts can also be mailed for an additional $2.00 for postage per shirt.

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Sunday, July 10 Lodge 92 meeting, meal, and big polka dance at National Hall with Ennis Czech Boys Band! The day’s schedule is: 1 to 2 p.m. - Lodge 92 Meeting 2 to 3 p.m. - Meal available for $8 3 to 7 p.m. - Dance admission is $8

Hall Rentals Rental information for National Hall and/or to obtain an event schedule, contact Events Manager Jon Durham at 817-624-1361 or visit www.nationalhallfortworth com. Fraternally, Angela Paprskar Casteel President —SPJST—

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Lodge 97, Placedo reports on June quarterly meeting

SPJST Lodge 97, Placedo met at Victoria Mall in the community room on Friday, June 10, 2016. Subway sandwiches, chips, and a beverage were served. The meeting was called to order by President Gay Revel at 6:25 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. Treasurer Dennis Vanek reported the lodge balance as of May 31. Correspondence was read by Gay Revel. A thank you was read from Hospice of South Texas for our $100 donation for Join Hands Day. Thanks also from the Becker family for the memorial donation in memory of Bessie Becker. No old or new business was discussed. Donna Vanek reminded members that our meetings are scheduled on the second Friday quarterly except at Christmas, which is always the first Saturday of December at Vera Cruz Restaurant. District Six Director Karen Kaspar spoke about the SPJST Convention that will be held June 12 to 15 at Killeen Civic and Conference Center. There will be a new operations manual, new by-laws, and five candidates vying for the Supreme Lodge Vice President’s position. She said, “We are doing great financially, but we are always striving to do better!” Donna Vanek spoke about Join Hands Day in which members made treat bags for the elderly and presented a donation check to the director. Judy Bellanger spoke about her

Madison Malcik, Cole Campbell receive SPJST Scholarships

Lodge 24, Cyclone President Daniel Wilde, left, congratulates and presents Rogers High School graduates Madison Malcik and Cole Campbell, both of Lodge 24, with SPJST scholarship for $1,000.

mother who died recently and how fast the turnaround time was on her annuity. Bessie bought her first one in 1949! Marvin Tomas discussed when the Inez lodge incorporated with Lodge 32, Victoria. Discussion was held about beneficiaries, and the process was clarified by District Six Director Karen Kaspar. She said members are allowed to transfer to another lodge if they are unhappy with their current lodge. Karen spoke of many wonderful memories at lodge functions when Matt Vanek was a director, and she extended heartfelt sympathy to his family with the loss of their father. The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m. by President Gay Revel. Fraternally, Bernadette Bellanger Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 101 Gainesville discusses past history

Lodge 101, Pokrok - Gainesville met at 4 p.m. at the home of Betty Sue (Sykora) Tow and Jack Tow in Marietta, Oklahoma. Betty Sue (Sykora) Tow, Jack Tow, Rudy Paclik, Laura Branch, Shirley (Paclik) Thomason, Randy Thomason, Jerry Linn (Sykora) Hill, and Gayle (Paclik) Odom and Cliffo Odom were present. Minutes were read by Shirley (Paclik). They were then approved. Rudy read a poem about Mother’s Day. The National Polka Festival in Ennis was discussed. We also discussed our interest in the lodge’s past

history, which we all enjoyed as children. The next meeting will be at the home of Shirley (Paclik) Thomason and Randy Thomason, 411 Holly Lane in Gainesville, on Tuesday, June 21 at 4 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Gayle (Paclik) Odom —SPJST—

Lodge 180 Burleson meets July 5

Members and Friends, The next meeting of SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson will be Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Spring Creek Barbecue in Burleson at 6 p.m. We hope you can join us! —SPJST—

Lodge 191, Lufkin invites members to get involved

Glenn Lenderman and Friends did a great job playing music for the May dance. Everyone had a good time. Thanks to hosts Vic and Rita Moravits, AC and Kathy Riley, and Mary Baker. The lodge was decorated by Vic and Rita Moravits, Kathy Riley, and Sarah Oliver. Be sure to thank these people for all of the decorations and for willing to host a dance. Thanks also to all of the people who brought food for the food table. It was great.

Lodge 18, Elgin Welcomes Chris Rybak

LEFT and RIGHT PHOTOS: The June dance with Chris Rybak was great. What a wonderful family! Chris’ wife Edita and daughter Kristina performed with Chris and his band. CENTER PHOTO: It was great to have Jack and Leona Abrahamson at Lodge 18, Elgin celebrating their

60th wedding anniversary. Jack and Leona have been longtime regulars at Lodge 18, Elgin Stardust ballroom. The ballroom is located at 702 Highway 95 North in Elgin. —Submitted by Irene Vrabel, Reporter

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Where else can you go for $6 or $8, be in the cool, have lots of fellowship, eat great food, and get exercise all at the same time? Nowhere, but the SPJST lodge. Mark it on your calendar to come to the June dance. There are still some pictures left from the May dance that you can pick up at the next dance. If you would like to host a dance, please call Kathy Riley at 936-6341635. She would love to set you up. If you would like to add anything to the newsletter, please call me at 936875-2867 or email GeorgePat@consolidated.net, and I will add it to the next newsletter. What is SPJST? In Czech, it is Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas, which translates to Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas. It is an insurance company that has life insurance, annuities, and IRAs. It was founded in La Grange, Texas, in 1897. On July 1, 2016, SPJST will celebrate its 119th birthday. Lodge 191 Vice President Doyle Oliver is the sales agent for the Lufkin area. If you are in need of insurance, please call him at home 936-853-3063 or on his cell phone at 936-366-0386. The next business meeting will be Monday, July 11 at the lodge. It starts at 7 p.m. and usually lasts about an hour. Members are urged to attend these meetings because this is where all the decisions are made about running the lodge. If you want to have a say in the lodge, you need to be at the business meetings. We lost two of our dear members this month—Bobbie Lee Friday and Velma Burton. They both will be greatly missed. Bobbie Lee was a

dance teacher for many years, and she taught line dancing. Be in prayer for the families of these two members. The next SPJST third Friday dance will be Friday, June 17 with Linda Kaye and the Kool Katz. The theme will be “American Pie - hot dogs and ice cream. You can bring your favorite ice cream or hot dogs for the food table or just a covered dish. Just come on out for a good time. The next Lufkin Dance Club dance will be Friday, June 10. The theme for this dance will be “The Red White and Blue.” The band for this dance will be Glenn Lenderman and Friends. Pat Scogin Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

H H Reunions H H

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.

July 9 Bartek family—at Ratibor Country Grill and Catering, Ratibor. For information, contact Amy Pagel Devereaux 254-913-9256 or Paula Pagel Faris 512-818-0259. Submitted by Paula Pagel Faris, Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

Madeline Gadway receives SPJST Scholarship

Lodge 81, Needville President Vincent Newman, left, and Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha, right, present a $1,000 SPJST Scholarship to Madeline Gadway. Congratulations, Madeline!

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Ruzicka family

The 27th annual Ruzicka family reunion will be held Saturday, July 16, 2015, at SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts Hall in Buckholts. Doors will open at 10 a.m. All descendants from the families of John Ruzicka (Mary), Rose (Ruzicka) Tomasek (Charlie), Sophie (Ruzicka) Jekel (Conrad), and Julius Ruzicka (France) are invited and urged to attend. Bring your entire family and

friends! Please bring your favorite covered dish and/or dessert for all to share. To help offset the cost of the reunion, we will again have a silent auction so please bring items for the auction. For additional information or questions, contact Robert Harris 972746-7565 or 972-899-4250. We look forward to a great turnout and fun day! Joseph J. Beran Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

Neil Rabroker receives Texas A&M Top Three Student Awards

Patrick Neil Rabroker of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton was awarded one of Texas A&M University’s top three student awards, the Robert Gates-Muller Family Outstanding Student Award, which was established through a gift from the Muller Family of Galveston to provide public recognition to an outstanding graduate who demonstrates the qualities of leadership, patriotism, and courage exemplified by Robert M. Gates, who served as President of the University from 2002 until 2006, when he was named Secretary of Defense. All awards were approved by President Michael K. Young and presented at the Learning communities, Academic excellence, Undergraduate research opportunities, National fellowships, Capstones and Honors programs (LAUNCH) recognition ceremony that serves as a climax for the regular school year. Neil is graduating with a double major – a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and business honors and a Master of Science in accounting – as part of a five-year degree program. He is a described as a “remarkable scholar” who exemplifies the character and living legacy of Dr. Robert M. Gates. He was defined by his nominators as “a leader who walks with confidence, maintains humility, exudes passion, selflessly serves others, and strives to make the world around him greater.”

Another supporter wrote that he has “never encountered a student with more determination, drive, and pure leadership ability.” It was said Neil has proven his “serving spirit” through his involvement and leadership roles as the operations executive for Big Event, the head director for Junior EWalk, a Business Honors Peer Leader, and a Fish Camp counselor. He has demonstrated a passion for Texas A&M and a willingness to uphold the principles for which it stands, earning him a Buck Weirus Spirit Award in 2014. Last year, his academic excellence was honored with the presentation of the prestigious Gathright Scholar Award. He is graduating with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as a double- major and an Honors student. Neil, whose parents are Pat and Beth Rabroker, graduated as Salutatorian from Rosebud-Lott High School in 2011 where as a senior his UIL accounting team won State, and he won State individually in the accounting competition whose instructor was Alan Barkemeyer. After graduation and through all years at A&M, Rabroker proofread tests for Mr. Barkemeyer that were submitted to high school UIL Academic Competitions. Neil and his mom Beth are members of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. —SPJST—

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Happy 49th Anniversary, Jesse and Linda!

The Non-Conformist

The pine tree over the back fence floats in the wind its top branches splayed out in a Y

it grew not in the typical pine tree way no pyramid of branches instead it split at the top as if asking the sky which way is up

Happy 49th Anniversary to District Two Director Jesse and Linda Pospisil! They celebrated their special day on Friday, June 10, 2016, at SPJST Leaders-In-Training Camp and visiting Lodge 1, Fayetteville. They are members of Lodge 29, Taylor.

if it does not know which way to go it grows not up but sideways

still it waves happily such a funny tree an oddity among its peers it wants to be a pine tree to fit in yet by nature it cannot like a poet it remains

a bit of a non-conformist. —SPJST—

~ d.knape

Lodge 169, Houston-West Member Celebrates 80th Birthday

Lodge 196, Houston-West member Mary Lee Machacek of Houston, Texas, celebrated her 80th birthday surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, June 4, 2016. M a r y Lee was born to Joe and Libby Polasek in Granger, Texas, on June 8, 1936. Her late husband, William Cyril Machacek, shared the same birthday with her. He would be so proud of how she has dedicated her life to helping others in her community. She is always busy cleaning St. Jerome’s Catholic Church altar and garments worn by the priest, deacon, and altar boys. She helps with funerals at the church, too. She contributes her time to events at SPJST Lodge 196, Houston-West hall. She enjoys spending time with her friends at seniors group, gambling at Coushatta, and helping her longtime neighbors. Mary Lee is the matriarch of a large family. Her children are Peggy Kidwiler, Michael Machacek, Rocky Machacek and spouse Maggie, Ricky Machacek

Lodge 97, Placedo Gathers for Quarterly Meeting

SPJST Lodge 97, Placedo members gather in the community room at Victoria Mall on Friday, June 10, 2016, for their quarterly meeting. Subway sand-

wiches, chips, and beverages were served. Special guest was District Six Director Karen Kaspar. —Bernadette Bellanger, Secretary/Reporter

and spouse Brenda, and Roger Machacek. Grandchildren include Tammy and spouse Jason Kapplinger, Matthew and spouse Stacey Kidwiler, Brandon Machacek and fiance’ Bethany Turner, Andrew and spouse Victoria Kidwiler, Lisa and spouse Quirt Brantner, Brittany and spouse Travis Bradshaw, Missy Machacek, Garrett Machacek, Macie Machacek, Riley Machacek, and LilRock Machacek. Great-grandchildren are Cole and Victoria Burrer, Hunter, Emma and Khloe Kidwiler, and Gabby and Bella Kapplinger. Her brothers, cousins, neighbors, and friends were able to join her for this special celebration! Happy birthday, Mama/Momosh/GG! We love you very much! —SPJST—

DPS Urges Texans to Prepare as Hurricane Season Begins

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding residents that hurricane season began June 1 and continues through November 30. The department also is warning Texans to not delay in developing their emergency plans in advance of possible hurricanes or tropical storms. “Many of our communities have already been impacted by severe weather events this year,” said Texas Governor Greg Abbott. “As we enter the 2016 hurricane season, I urge residents to start preparing now for these possible storms – if they have not done

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local emergency planners and responders with additional information about needs in their communities. To register, contact 2-1-1 Texas, the state’s free 24-hour helpline. No matter where you live in Texas, you can dial 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905 for community resources. For more ways to prepare for the 2016 hurricane season, please visit: www.texasprepares.org. —SPJST—

Lodge 155, Austin Hosts Summer Social

Lodge 155, Austin held its summer social on Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Pok-e-Jo’s BBQ Restaurant in Austin. Those in attendance were Albert and Clara Klinkovsky; Marianna Wood; Ashley, Kylie, and

so yet – and to make it a practice to monitor weather conditions and to heed directives from their local officials.” “It is critical that Texans have an established hurricane plan and emergency kit in place before a hurricane or tropical storm ever forms or enters the Gulf of Mexico,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “Advance preparation is a critical game-changer in helping protect lives and property, and we urge residents to remind their family, friends and neighbors of this lifesaving step.” All Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas are subject to hurricanes or tropical storms. It is possible for a storm to severely impact our state, even prior to or without making direct landfall in Texas. Additionally, the rainbands associated with a tropical system have an extremely wide reach, so monitoring changing weather conditions during hurricane season is critically important for all Texans. Hurricanes can cause catastrophic damage to coastlines, and winds can vary from 74 to 157 miles per hour (or higher). In addition, hurricanes and tropical storms can also spawn tornadoes, create dangerous coastal water conditions including storm surges along the coast, and cause extensive damage from flooding. Here are several measures residents can take now to prepare for potential storms: • Assemble an emergency kit that includes essential documents, supplies and provisions.

• Review hurricane evacuation maps, and select a route for you and your family.

Nathan Tullos; Amy, Robert, and Joy Eskew; Joe and Jean Motl; and guests Michael Morris and Cynthia Vrazel Strmiska. —Photos submitted by Amy Eskew

• Plan how all family members and pets will evacuate safely. • Consider any special needs for individuals with disabilities or the elderly.

• Stay informed about changing

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weather conditions in and around your area.

If you or someone you know might need assistance during a disaster, please register for the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR), a free registry that provides

Death Claims Paid in May 2016

Viola Batcheller George Hlavinka John A. Bakker Bobby R. Reddoch Lillie Mae Sontag Katherine Kofnovec Billy R Hauk Danna Marie Willis Jo Anna Lukasheay Pitagoras Kallan Flores Larry Micheal Hargiss Louis Neal Porter Joyce C. Nichols Glenn F. Jurek Udelia Torres Lloyd Lyndell Baker, Jr. Antonie Schulz Nancy F. Paprskar Camellia Anne Taylor Helon Louise Holub Lillie Zajicek Alice Josephine Lee Gladys R. Foyt Elton Lee Moy

SPJST • Temple, Texas

Lodge Location

63 186 47 74 28 66 6 29 139 107 154 183 66 91 160 84 17 92, 54 35 15 80 88 107

Sweet Home Caldwell Seaton Lovelady East Bernard Waco Cottonwood Taylor Danbury Floresville Fort Worth Arlington Waco San Jacinto San Angelo Dallas New Tabor Fort Worth West Elk Buckholts Holland Houston Floresville

Date of Admission 1/25/1944 6/06/1974 7/29/1981 9/24/1976 3/11/1971 4/10/1954 5/04/1976 11/20/1944 8/24/1976 7/24/2007 6/25/2002 3/17/2006 5/17/2002 1/12/1960 1/16/2008 1/22/1958 6/29/1937 2/22/1973 4/03/1996 2/11/1941 1/05/1993 1/28/1992 7/01/1992 6/10/1974

Date of Death 3/16/2016 4/07/2016 4/16/2016 3/28/2016 4/15/2016 3/28/2016 1/08/2016 3/29/2016 4/05/2016 1/21/2016 3/23/2016 4/26/2016 4/29/2016 9/13/2015 4/13/2016 2/21/2016 4/18/2016 4/24/2016 4/18/2016 4/17/2016 4/21/2016 10/10/2015 1/20/2015 4/28/2015

Age

88 84 76 84 93 82 85 84 51 76 67 81 60 78 80 59 94 95 68 97 98 97 80 60

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In Memory of Adolf E. Motal

Adolf E. Motal, 88, of Victoria, Texas, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016. He was born May 27, 1927, on a farm in Breslau, Texas, to the late Adolph A. and Konstantina Kocian Motal. He later grew up with five brothers and a sister on a farm in Moulton. Adolf graduated as salutatorian from Komensky High School in Komensky. As a young man in 1946, Adolf E. Motal Adolf proudly served in the United States Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater on board the USAT E.T. Collins as a pharmacist mate. He retired as a bookkeeper from Texas Iron Works after 45 years of dedicated and loyal service. He often worked multiple jobs to provide for his wife and family. Adolf was married for 54 years to Valeria Pesna Motal until she passed away in 2003; they sacrificed to send all five of their children to Catholic schools. He always valued education and taught as a teacher when he was only 17 years old. Adolf valued his Czech heritage, and this led him to be an advocate for the Czech language and culture. Since 1952, he was very involved in SPJST. He sold SPJST Life Insurance for many years, which earned him numerous sales awards, including District Six Sales Champion. As a founding charter member of SPJST Lodge 32, Victoria, Adolf held several board positions including president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. While attending the University of Houston as a student, he taught Czech and Russian language classes. After retirement, he continued teaching the Czech language in Hallettsville and Victoria to children and adults who were interested to learn the language. It was a joy for him to assist anyone who needed to translate manuscripts into English. In 1973, Adolf continued his passion for “all things Czech” by organizing and co-founding along with Vlasta Svoboda, the Czech Singers of Victoria. He spearheaded the group to record three LP albums and cassette tapes. The group traveled and sang at Czech festivals all across Texas for years. This was a true joy to him, and he was happy to have his family in-

volved with him. Adolf also enjoyed collecting stamps and coins. As a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Adolf for many years attended the earliest Sunday mass with his family. He enjoyed serving his parish by volunteering to work at the parish fall festivals. He was a 3rd Degree and honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1329 with 50 years of service and a life member of VFW Post 4146. Adolf spent the last nine and one-half years at Cuero Nursing and Rehab in Cuero. He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife of 54 years, Valeria Pesna Motal; son Adolf John Motal;

and brothers Theodore, Benjamin, George, and Jaroslav “Jerry” Motal. Survivors include daughters Catherine Bettge (Richard) of Meyersville, Rebecca Richardson (Johnny) of Victoria, Gayle Hill (Steven) of Houston, and Mary Elizabeth Byers (Kevin) of Sharpsburg, Georgia; brother I. John Motal; sister Lydia Claybrook; grandchildren Jason Motal (Caryn), Eric Motal (Natalie), Lisa Bettge Kincart (Barry), Angie Bettge Arnold (Todd), Chris Bartsch (Carrie), Kendra Richardson Baldera (Joe, deceased), John Thomas Richardson, Bryan Richardson (Krystyn), Sarah Hill, Emily Hill, Michael Hill, Ashley Byers, Lauren Byers, Mathew Byers, and Christopher Byers; great-grandchildren Morgan and Amelia Motal, Lincoln and Justine Kincart, Jack and Anna Arnold, Carissa and Carlie

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Bartsch, Joseph and Jacquelyn Baldera and Jackson, Parker and Brinkley Richardson; and many nieces, nephews, and relatives. The family held a visitation from 9 to 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 20 at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral followed by a rosary that was recited at 9:30 a.m. and the funeral mass at 10 a.m. with Reverend Kristopher Fuchs officiating. Burial was held at 2 p.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Praha with full military honors. Pallbearers were Jason and Eric Motal, John Thomas and Bryan Richardson, Michael Hill and Joseph Richardson. Memorial donations may be made to SPJST Lodge 32, Victoria. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com —SPJST—

Death Claims Paid in May 2016 cont’d.

Name Janet M. Gryder Dolphyn Carpenter Joe Frank Vrazel Evelyn M. Henry Albert Simcik Charley C. Smith Martha Ann Wagner Matthew Sylvan Vanek James Monroe Morrow Rosalie Frances Zapalac Kenneth E. Michalak Guadalupe S. Jaeckel Janice K. Kaiser Joyce Marie Trammell Eugene J. Jurena Ocie Arlie Hademenos William E. Buchanek Marjorie M. Hlavac Alfred J. Cerny Myrtle D. Rieger Jourdine E. Tymrak Dewey Davis Labay Helen Hornak Kral Gerldine Jochen

SPJST • Temple, Texas

Lodge 142 87 139 17 47 18 48 32 139 88 88 219 183 180 4 142 40 88 40 88 202 40 84 184

Location Houston Temple Danbury New Tabor Seaton Elgin Beyersville Victoria Danbury Houston Houston El Paso Arlington Burleson Hallettsville Houston El Campo-Hillje Houston El Campo-Hillje Houston Jourdanton El Campo-Hillje Dallas Moulton

Date of Admission 11/14/1962 2/28/1974 7/24/1973 5/10/1943 1/11/1945 3/10/1975 2/01/1994 4/01/1962 10/03/1949 3/23/1982 6/01/1984 3/17/2008 12/31/1980 11/01/1984 1/07/1943 3/23/1976 8/06/1976 12/28/1966 5/19/1948 10/31/1968 6/22/1938 4/25/1960 8/02/1944 3/01/1953

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

Date of Death 1/31/2016 3/05/2016 2/11/2015 4/02/2015 4/12/2015 3/22/2016 4/06/2015 3/26/2016 7/10/2014 3/23/2016 3/03/2015 11/30/2015 4/11/2016 4/07/2016 2/01/2016 4/07/2016 2/23/2016 3/18/2015 4/09/2016 3/30/2016 3/18/2016 4/03/2016 2/25/2016 4/15/2016

Age 54 95 73 88 87 87 81 89 77 88 63 70 58 77 87 92 75 84 82 83 93 83 82 69

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SPJST Youth Section

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State King: Lodge 47, Seaton Picnic is Family Time

State King Brady Alexander is pictured at the Lodge 47, Seaton annual picnic on Sunday, June 5, 2016, with his cousins Brooke and Brandon Hoelscher. They are all members of Lodge 47.

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 Two invites all to YAD Saturday, July 9 Lodge 47, Seaton

10:15 a.m. Flag Presentation, Welcome, and Introductions 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Lunch

12 noon Royalty followed by talent, dessert auction, awards

5:30 p.m. (approximately) Closing Comments

Please see the July 6 Vestnik for more details regarding District Two YAD as the June 29 issue will feature only actions from the convention.

Camp Chaperone/LIT Meeting All camp chaperones and Leadersin-Training (LITs) will meet following the conclusion of YAD. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor Cristy Girod, Assistant DYC Dear District Five Youth, Amber Bartek, Assistant Youth Achievement Day (YAD) —SPJST— cards in District Five are due to District Youth Counselor Barbara LinneyGonzales by Sunday, June 26. Make sure you get them to your youth leader as soon as possible! Fraternally, Michelle Wockenfuss Assistant DYC —SPJST—

District Five YAD cards due June 26

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club Shares June Meeting Scenes

District Seven YAD set for Sunday, June 26 in New Braunfels

Dear Members, District Seven Youth Achievement Day (YAD) will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Hosted by Lodge 185, New Braunfels, YAD will be held at the Comal County Fairgrounds, located at 701 East Common Street in New Braunfels, Texas 78130. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 10:30 a.m. The program will begin at 11 a.m. There will be a concession stand available for your convenience. Come out and see all the talented kids we have in District Seven! I’m looking forward to seeing everyone there! Fraternally, Lian Pruski District Seven Youth Counselor —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth helps at annual picnic

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club met on Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Taiton Community Center. —Submitted by Kirby Lange, Assistant Youth Leader

Dear Readers, Lodge 47, Seaton had its annual picnic last weekend, and all of the youth members joined in and helped. I helped serve tea to all of the customers that came by. Camp will be coming up soon for

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District Two. Youth Achievement Day (YAD) will be coming up, too. Sincerely, Chase Alexander —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth sits in dunking booth

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club welcomes new members

District One Lodge 9, Snook Riley Green

District Two Lodge 29, Taylor Brandon Girod Hailey Girod Colten Voigt

Lodge 47, Seaton Brady Alexander Chase Alexander Tyson Bilbrey District Three Lodge 25, Ennis April Dvorak Misty Dvorak

Color the Patriotic Picture Participants

Lodge 81 Needville youth named to softball state tourney team

District One Lodge 9, Snook Jade Lauderdale

I had a lot of fun at the Seaton picnic. I helped in the kitchen making togo plates for the drive-thru. Then I got to sit in the dunking booth. That was so awesome! I hope they have a dunking booth again next year. Tyson Bilbrey —SPJST—

Flag Day Essay Contest Participants

District Seven Lodge 202, Jourdanton Amanda Hoggard Kelly House —SPJST—

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Lodge 186, Caldwell Patsy R. Pineda District Two Lodge 29, Taylor Weston Allen Wyatt Allen Cody Voigt Hunter Voigt

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club welcomes new members Brett Bacak and Kalynn Perry. They attended their first official youth club meeting in June. District Four Lodge 49, Rowena Hunter Wood Morgann Wood Tanner Wood

District Five Lodge 88, Houston Jered Polly Nathan Polly Keith Wockenfuss

District Six Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Sky Garcia Adryanna Manzano Angelica Manzano Trianna Manzano Kelly Taylor

Lodge 47, Seaton Tyson Bilbrey Kingston Davis Lydia Federle

Lodge 48, Beyersville Tatiana Grace-Lynn Poldrack Lodge 80, Holland Clayton Molley

Lodge 187, Round Rock Luke McCarthy Mathieu McCarthy District Three Lodge 6, Cottonwood Aubrianna Dobecka Lodge 25, Ennis Chad Jurik Aubrey Roberts

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Mckenzie Burcie

Congratulations to Lodge 81, Needville Youth Club member Anna Gadway! She was named to the UIL Softball State Tournament All-Tournament Team (as selected by the Texas Girls Coaches Association). Anna, a freshman at Needville High School, had several RBIs and a grand slam in the state playoffs. Needville Bluejays ended up third in the state in softball in class 4A. District Seven Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Meredith Majek Marcus Rebecek Lodge 107, Floresville Christian Lynn Colt Pruski

Lodge 185, New Braunfels Mallory Lily Howard Madeline Kitchen Tate Smith —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Shares LIT Camp Scenes

SPJST Leaders-In-Training Camp was held Thursday, June 9 to Saturday, June 11, 2016, at SPJST Education and Nature Center in Ledbetter. It was

great seeing everyone at LIT Camp!

—Submitted by Denae Bronikowski

Podpora Wednesday, June 22, 2016

BENEVOLENCE

ROČNÍK 104 CISLO 25

Zpráva ze schůze řádu č. 54 ve Westu, TX. Jan Vaculík

Pravidelná čtvrtletní schůze SPJST řádu č. 54 Jaromír ve Westu, Tx. se konala dne 3. června 2016 v síni svatého Josefa při osadě Nanebevzetí Panny Marie ve Westu, Tx. Vice president Wilburn Willis zahájil schůzi a přivítal přítomné členstvo. Zastupoval našeho presidenta Freddie Kalužu. Složili jsme přísahu americké vlajce a republice, pro kterou stojí. Dále jsme uctili památku zemřelých Barbary Henderson O´Rear, Camellia Anna Taylor a Richarda Hlavěnky. Richard J. Hlavěnka se narodil 2. srpna 1927 a zemřel 28. května 2016 v Baylor Scott and Whitte nemocnici ve Waco, Tx. Richard byl milující manžel a stařeček, pilný farmář, věrný člen námořní pěchoty, překonal rakovinu a obveseloval celou rodinu. Růženec byl modlen v úterý a pohřeb by oslaven ve středu v kostele Svaté Panny Marie, kde byl Rev. Boniface On jefu vedoucím obřadů. Tělesné pozůstatky byly uloženy na hřbitově Svaté Panny Marie za účasti čestné jednotky veteránů z Westu, Tx. Richard byl narozen ve Westu dne 2. srpna 1927 rodičům Tomovi a Františce (Hutyra) Hlavěnka. Navštěvoval osadní školu a pak střední školu a pak Příjemci odznaku padesátiletého člentví v jednotě: zleva Edwin Šefčík, Willie Zahirniak, David Maléř.

Lidskost

Česká

HUMANITY

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Část

Slovanská Podporující Jednota Státu Texas

Uředni orgán SPJST H Založené roku 1897

se přihlásil do námořní pěchoty v Camp Pendleton. Pak sloužil v americké armádě v Číně při obnově země po Druhé světové válce. Po této službě se vrátil do Westu a oženil se se svou milovanou dívkou už od dětství Annie Pavlas dne 1. srpna 1949. Pak začal farmařit a pomáhal zákazníkům v Němečkově uzenářství a řeznictví při výběru masa a později také pracoval v želežářství George Šmajstrly. Richard byl celoživotním členem kostela Nanebevzetí Panny Marie ve Westu, Tx.,kde sloužil jako uvaděč po mnoho roků. Byl též hrdým a aktivím členem řádu SPJST č. 54, kde získal v roce 2004 odznak za celoživotní činnost pro řád, byl členem Katolické jenoty č. 31, Klubu veteránů č. 4819 a Americké legie. Jeho nejoblíbenější zábavou byla návštěva a povzbuzování vnoučat při jejich školních a sportovních závodech Rád také svému okolí sděloval, jak je hrdý na jejich úspěchy. Richard zanechává na tomto světě milující manželku Annie, se kterou žili 66 let, pravnučky Lauren Ferrero ze San Atnonia, Tx.,a Leanna Sexton a manžela Colby z Elm Mott, Tx., synovce Tommy Hlavěnku a manželku Connie z West, Tx., Kenneth Kudelku z Westu a James Kudelku s manželkou Judy z Westu, neteř Sharon Wilson a manžela Rory z Waca,Tx., Cyndi Lair s manželem Robem z Whitney,Tx., Denise Muška a mnoho dalších synovců a neteří, přátel a příbuzných.

Oslavenci, kteří jsou o rok starší: zleva doprava Jan Vaculík, Christine Bishop, David Maléř.

Ačkoliv byl Richard nemocný rakovinou v roce 2015, přesto se vzepřel nemoci a přežil dobu, kdy se narodilo jeho prapravnouče Garrett Richard Sexton v lednu 2016. Získal dostatek tělesných sil, aby mladého Garretta udržel v náručí krátce před odchodem z tohoto světa. Richard a Annie jsou zvláště vděčni Tommy a Connie Hlavěnkovým, kteří se o Richarda pečlivě starali a povzbuzovali ho během zápasu s rakovinou a osadě členů církve za neustálé modlitby a dárky během celého roku. Útratu za květiny a podobné maličkosti můžete věnovat charitě podle vašeho přání. Aderhold pohřební ústav se postaral o důstojný pohřeb. My jsme pak pokračovali v projednávání programu pro slavnostní schůzi. Mary Lou Mynář zastupovala naši tajemnici a přečetla zápis z minulé schůze, zápis byl schválen tak, jak byl čten. Linda Kaluža, naše koordinátorka bratrské činnosti, vysvětlila, že naše jednota pořádá různé akce a zábavu, které se mohou členové naší jednoty zúčastnit. Finanční tajemnice Mary Lou Mynář přednesla pěknou finanční zprávu a zpráva byla přijata tak, jak byla čtena. Janice Kaluža podala zprávu, že členové a členky našeho řádu se zúčast-

BROTHERHOOD

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nili akce charitativní pomoci a dobrovolnické činnosti v domě důchodců. Mary Lou Mynář vysvětlila, že SOKOL je rozhodnut postavit budovu síně co nejdříve, jenom se jedná o maličkosti v plánech. Ve slavnostní části naší schůze jsme oslavili 50 let členství několika členů a členek od našeho řádu, byli to: Mark. A Kadlubář, Charlene M. Kirby, Edward L. Klish, David Maléř, Willie Edw. Mynář, Raymond H. Parna, Edwin Joseph Šefčík, Jacqueline Sinkule a Willie C. Zahirniak. Mary Louanne Prašifka je členkou u jednoty po 75 let. Osobně se zúčastnili oslav David Maléř, Edwin Šefčík a Willie Zahirniak. Ostatním oslavencům pošle tajemnice odznaky poštou. Připomněli jsme si přibývající rok v životě některých členů a členky a zapěli jsme si narozeninový popěvek. Na jaře se rodí vždy dobří lidé. Příští schůze se bude konat na druhý pátek v září dne 9. září 2016. Schůze byla ukončena a členstvo si pochutnalo na výborné večeři a pobavilo se až do pozdních večerních hodin. Těšíme se na návšrěvu dalších členů a členek v našich schůzích, abychom mohli odpovědně rozhodovat o důležitých otázkách činnosti našeho řádu. —SPJST—

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Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech Lekce třeti Lesson 3

Bremond Polish Festival set for this Friday, Saturday

Be Polish for a day: Enjoy Polish food, music, dancing, pride, costumes, beer, customs, and a Polish pickle run! Come celebrate Polish heritage at the 29th Annual Bremond Polish Festival Days - I Polski Dzien in Bremond, Texas, Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25, 2016. Bring your entire family and all your friends for lots of music, dancing, eating and drinking on Main Street in downtown Bremond. Live music, beauty pageant, barbecue cookoff, and margarita mix-off kick off Friday night at 6 p.m. Saturday starts with the Polish pickle run at 8 a.m. followed by the parade at 10:30 a.m. The rest of the day is filled with music, games, vendors, and various activities for everyone! Don’t forget to bring your cowboy hats and boots for the Saturday night street dance featuring the Gordon Collier Band, Doug Stone, and headliner Rick Trevino. Gates open at 7 p.m. Admission to the dance is $20 per person. More information can be found at www.BremondTexas.org. Also see advertisement on page 17. —SPJST—

Read the following out loud. Get your parents, grandparents, relatives, or friends to help you with the pronunciation; do them together. Clip and save each lesson; compile them into notebook form. Jak se máte? — How are you? Dobré ráno! — Good morning! Na shledanou! — Good-bye! (Till we meet again.) * * * * *

Slovníček—Vocabulary

matka—mother hlava—head dáma—lady lampa—lamp park—park pán—gentleman bratr—brother čas—time doktor—(or lékař) doctor okno—window škola—school kočka—cat ano—yes co?—what? ten, ta, to—that * * * * *

Mluvnice—Grammar

1. Conjugation of the verb míti to have:

Singular 1st person mám — I have 2nd person máš — you have 3rd person má — he/she/it has Plural máme — we have máte — you have mají — they have

2. The Noun in Czech All Czech nouns are classified as being either masculine, feminine,

or neuter. If they end in a hard or neutral consonant, they are classed as masculine; if they end in “a”, they are feminine; and if they end in “o”, they are neuter. Therefore, the noun “park” is masculine; “lampa” is feminine; and “okno” is neuter.

3. The Demonstrative Adjectives The demonstrative adjective “that” is translated in Czech by ten, ta, to. Ten is always used with masculine nouns; ta with feminine nouns; and to with neuter nouns. * * * * * Homework

1. Copy the expressions and vocabulary into a notebook and memorize them. 2. Memorize the conjugation of míti - “to have.” 3. Classify the nouns that are

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

given in the vocabulary as to their gender. 4. Place the correct demonstrative adjective ten, ta, to before each noun in the vocabulary. Example: ten park, ta lampa, and to okno. * * * * *

Read the following verse, and see if you can translate it: Babička

Alenka a Jiřík si hráli s míčem. Kolem šla stará babička. Náhle upadla. Jiřík podal Alence míč. Skočil a pomáhal babičce na nohy. Alenka čekala na Jiříka. Ptala se: “Kdo to byl? Tvá babička?” “Ne!” “Tak teta?” “Také ne!” “Nebo známá babička?” “Vůbec ne. Byla to cizí babička.” —SPJST—

Czech Cultural Calendar

Wednesday Evenings Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive, Taylor, 6 to approximately 8 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech.

Second Sunday each Month Czech Language Class—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, La Grange, 1 to 4 p.m. Informal understanding of basic Czech terms, alphabet/conversational Czech, children’s literature, Czech song lyrics. Fee is $10 per person per class. Call or email to verify classes. Pre-registration is suggested, but not required. Call toll free 888-785-4500; 979968-9399; 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.

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

email czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com. Submitted by Susan Chandler, Museum Administrator, CHMGC.

June 24, 25 29th Annual Bremond Polish Festival Days - I Polski Dzien—on Main Street in downtown Bremond: Live music, beauty pageant, games, vendors, barbecue cook-off, margarita mix-off, Polish pickle run, parade at 10:30 a.m.; Saturday night street dance - gates open at 7 p.m. Dance admission $20 per person. Activities for everyone! Visit www.BremondTexas.org.

June 25 TCHCC/CHS Youth and Family Day—at TCHCC, 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, La Grange: activities; special tours and demos; family recognitions. For information, call 888-785-4500; or 979968-9399; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.org

July 8 Movie Night: “Rape of Europa”—at Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto, Houston. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; movie begins at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. For information, contact CCMH 713-528-2060; or via email: events@czechcenter.org.

August 12 Movie Night: “Hořící keř” - “Burning Bush”—at Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto, Houston. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; movie begins at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. For information, contact CCMH 713-528-2060; or via email: events@czechcenter.org. —SPJST—

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

~ SoundCzech ~

Radio Prague’s language series in which you can learn new phrases with the help of song lyrics. The topic for this edition is sleep, and the song that goes with it is a popular lullaby by Petr Skoumal - Když jde malý bobr spát – When a little beaver goes to bed.

To Hit the Hay

sleep. Thanks for listening and na shledanou. ~ Ruth Fraňková

—SPJST—

150-year-old wine found in Czech castle to be auctioned

The collection, stashed beneath the floorboards of the Beaufort-Spontin family’s Becov castle, could fetch almost £1m

The song describes how a little beaver gets ready to go to bed: he plays for a while, then he drinks a glass of milk, washes his ears, and brushes both his right and left tooth. Soon after, he is fast asleep, or as we say in Czech — spí jako dub — a phrase which literally translates he is sleeping like an oak. Notice that the phrase uses the verb spinká instead of spí, which is what little children or their mothers would say. There are many other ways of saying that someone is sound asleep. The closest translation would be tvrdě spí, but we can also say spí jako dřevo — he is sleeping like a log; spí jako by ho do vody hodil — he is sleeping as if thrown into water; or spí jako zabitý — he is sleeping as if he’d been killed. The song ends by an appeal to children: please, do just like the little beaver and march off to bed — pochodujte do hajan — a phrase that could be translated as hit the sack or hit the hay. The word hajany is derived from the verb hajat, a child’s way of saying to sleep. We also commonly use the idiom — jít na kutě — though no one really knows what kutě means and no dictionary seems to offer a clear explanation. And I am afraid that’s all we have time for in this edition of SoundCzech. I hope I haven’t put you to

By Hannah Ellis-Petersen theguardian.com May 26, 2016

They sat beneath the floorboards for decades – silent, fermenting witnesses to aristocratic opulence, Nazi rule, cold war espionage, and American fortune hunters. But Czech authorities have discovered a 150-year-old wine collection secretly stashed in a medieval Czech monastery after the second world war and found almost 40 years later is now worth more than €1.1m (£840,000). The 133 bottles of wine, which date mostly between 1856 and 1899, once belonged to the wealthy BeaufortSpontin family who lived in Becov castle, but fled to Belgium after the war ended, accused of being Nazi sympathizers. Before the family escaped, they stashed the valuable wine under the floor of the chapel to keep it from plundering solders – and possibly with the hope of one day returning for their collection. But after the Czech government, who had taken possession of the monastery in 1946, was given a tip-off that valuable treasures were hidden in the house, authorities began searching the property and stumbled upon the cache of buried wine. The 133 bottles had remained, forgotten, in state possession since 1985 but interest in the wine was recently renewed after a decision to put it up for auction. Greg Lambrecht, the creator of Coravin – an instrument which can

test aged wines without fully opening them – was invited to taste the bottles, deem them drinkable, and validate their quality. Lambrecht was given 14 bottles to test – some labelled and others a mystery – and described the experience of drinking 150-year-old wine as “extraordinary,” with some bottles “truly life-changing.” In order to make sure

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he did no damage to the lavish bottles, Lambrecht even designed a special version of his Coravin tool, with an ultra thin needle to pierce the cork. He said: “These wines were in pristine condition, they were all perfect. From the first glass to the last that I poured, my hands were shaking. They are an encapsulation of history; this wine has lived through two world

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wars, was seized by a communist government from a fascist government from a monarchy before that and are now released in a democracy. And literally, they were the best wines of my life.” Lambrecht said the wines encapsulated the change in tastes from the 1800s, having discovered that many of the wines were either sweet or fortified, such as port and sherry. Some in the collection are also the only existing bottles left in the world, including the last three bottles of the 1899 Chateau d’Yquem. He singled out an 1896 Chateau d’Yquem and an unlabelled bottle whose contents tasted “like flowers

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and sugar and caramel” as particular highlights from this rare collection. “As soon as we poured it out, you could smell the wine, even from a metre away,” he said. “Most wines from the 1800s, as soon as you pour them, you have just minutes before

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they die. But this wine, from 1899, was perfect an hour-and-a-half later after we poured it.” He added: “It had this intensity which was awe-inspiring. And I thought to myself, ‘I have no idea how much they are going to auction these wines for, but if there was any way I could buy a bottle, I would pay everything I have’.” The wine collection was not the only valuable treasure hidden in the castle’s walls and uncovered by Czech authorities in 1985, after the family

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unsuccessfully commissioned an American businessman to try to retrieve the Beaufort-Spontin treasures. Nestled in among the wine was the Shrine of Maurus, a jewel encrusted box dating back to 1220 that is said to contain the bones of St. John the Baptist and is now on public display in the castle.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may /26/150-year-old-wine-found-in-czech-castleto-be-auctioned

—SPJST—

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment

Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 5 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Send updates directly to: VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: 254-773-8087. Email to: melaniez@vvm.com. Advertising rates are $2 per column inch for lodge ads; $4 per column inch for nonprofit organization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at 800-727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com. LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Directions: Directions: Lodge building is located on Highway 159 East, three blocks from the town square. Hall Rental Information: (979) 966-3795. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of even-numbered months February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the lodge hall. Potluck served after meeting. Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Ronnie Pflughaupt 979-249-6702; rpflughaupt@hotmail.com.

LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Note: Lodge meetings are held at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville, the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

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

LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA (3) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. at PointBank Community Center, 739 East Liberty Street, Pilot Point. For directions/meeting information, contact Brian Heitzman 940-686-4429; or Dean Carender 903-564-7359.

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Note: The bridge on the road to the hall is out, but good news! There is a detour to the hall. Directions: Take Farm Road 2114 East for 5 miles. Turn right on Adair Road and immediately veer right onto Marek Road. Marek Road runs into Czech Hall Road. Turn right onto Czech Hall Road. The hall is on the left about 1/2 mile. Friday, June 24— Malone Co-op meeting Saturday, June 25—Girard family reunion Sunday, July 3—Lodge 6 meeting 2 p.m. Saturday, July 9—Hrabal family reunion Sunday, July 10—Sonnenberg/Radke reunion Sunday, July 17—Lodge 6 annual picnic: Watch theVěstník for details.

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.

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

LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Highway 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles; turn left on CR 225. Go one mile, veering to the right. Lodge building is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 979-272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) 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. Sunday, July 10—Glen Collins, country western, 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person Sunday, July 17—Fritz Hodde, polka/waltz, 3 to 7 p.m. $8/person

Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information, Country-Western Band Bookings: David Meyer 512-2170162; 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, August 7—TPMM Fundraiser: Jerry Haisler and Praha Bros. Watch the Vestnik for details. Saturday, August 20—Reyna wedding

Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit at blinking light on Hwy 53 to FM 485; go one mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Mark or Brenda Maddux 254-985-0002; Hall phone: 254-985-2393. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Saturday, June 25—Rental

Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287

East exit. Stay on Hwy 287 East until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and go under the overpass at Interstate 45. Go approx. 3/4 mile on Hwy 34. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 972-875-8381; Hall Phone: 972-875-8381. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month (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, Fridays 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, June 24—Night Skies, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 1—Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club will hold its monthly meeting beginning at 1 p.m. at Taylor SPJST Hall. Contact Youth Leader Cristy Girod 512-468-1347 if you have any questions. Wednesday, July 6—Taylor Made Band with guest musician Fritz Hodde, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 8—Night Skies Band , 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13—Taylor SPJST Lodge 29 members will hold their monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal following the meeting Friday, July 15—Old Friends, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16—Sterling Country Band, 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 20—Taylor Made Band with guest musician Fritz Hodde, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 22—Edward Kopecky’s Czech Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 29—Second Hand Rose Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 mile to the hall. Hall Rental Information: 512-352-9139; Hall Phone: 512-352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. For information, call Youth Leader Cristy Girod 512-468-1347. Music: First and third Wednesday each month, live music, 7 to 10 p.m.; Friday night dance, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. LODGE 30, TAITON (6) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo.

LODGE 32, VICTORIA (6) Lodge Hall: 3502 North Laurent, Victoria. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 35, ELK (3) Saturday, July 30—Lost Heart Highway

Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From IH-35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy. 84 East through Bellmead; go approx. 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy. 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Turn right onto Elk Road; go approx. 1 mile; road will dead end - turn right; go approx. 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka 254-7493326; Hall Phone: 254-863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agents: James (Dude) Mann 254-715-0275 and Gene E. Pavelka 254-749-3326.

LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/day; 830-8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR; go 2 miles to Mumford Road and turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. The lodge hall is at the bend of the road (white building). Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields 979-218-3527; FAC Ronnie Roesler 979-406-0158.

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

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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) Saturday, June 25—Free dance: Ennis Czech Boys, 7 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

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

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

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

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

LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Highway 36, Needville. Directions: Lodge building is located at the corner of Highway 36 and FM 361. Hall Rental Information: 979-793-4313; email td_stavinoha@yahoo.com. Hall Phone: 361-793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Bradley Stavinoha 979-739-2386.

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LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Friday, Saturday/July 1, 2—Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Bake Sale at Rudolph's Meat Market. Sunday, July 17—Monthly meeting, 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 10—Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Annual Spaghetti Dinner/Bingo. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner - $5 per plate. Bingo follows dinner. Saturday, August 20—Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Annual Princess Ball. Dance 7 to 11 p.m. with music by The Moravians. Admission $10; ages 12 and under free.

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) Saturday, June 25—Private party Saturday, July 2—Moonglow Orchestra, big band. *Dress Code. $15 Saturday, July 9—Lost Cause, polka/variety. $10. Saturday, July 16—Gary Dossett, big band. *Dress Code. $15 Friday, July 22—Good, Bad and Ugly, country/western. $15 Saturday, July 23—Private party Saturday, July 30—Private party

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

LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Tuesday, June 28—Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 3—Country/western dance: Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band, 2 to 6 p.m. - $6 Tuesday, July 5—Trustee meeting, 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 8—Tanglefoot Ballroom dance, 8 to 11 p.m. Tanglefoot members - $8, non-members - $17 Sunday, July 10—Big polka dance at National Hall: Ennis Czech Boys, 3 to 7 p.m. - $8; lodge meeting, 1 to 2 p.m. Meal, 2 to 3 p.m. - $8.

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) June, July, August, and October meetings will be held the third Sunday of the mont. September, November, and December meetings are held the second Sunday of the month - all at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston - 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). A complimentary meal is served at 1 p.m., meeting starts at 2 p.m. For information, contact President Keith Kieschnick 832-627-2842; or Secretary Alice Jochen 979-743-3613. Youth Club Meetings: Held at the same time and place as adult lodge meetings. For information call, Youth Leader Catherine Manchack 832443-0469. 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, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights) in the dining room or annex building - whichever is noted. Youth Club Meetings: Same time/location as adult lodge meetings. For information, contact Lodge 142, HousMton President Keith Kieschnick 832-627-2842; or Secretary Alice Jochen 979-743-3613.

LODGE 148, EL MATON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month following the adult lodge meeting at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton.

LODGE 151, WHARTON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Wharton Depot Museum, 100 South Sunset Street, Wharton.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Tuesday, July 5—Lodge meeting at Spring Creek Barbeque in Burleson, 6 p.m.

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 meeting 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.

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

LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader Theresa Haag 830-625-8262 for meeting date/time/location.

LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy. 36, Caldwell. Directions: Lodge building is just off Hwy. 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: 979-567-4264. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Social games: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002.

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Hall Rental Information: 512-255-1554; 512-7714948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 to 3 p.m. at the hall followed by entertainment and potluck meal. LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at (unless otherwise noted) C and J Barbecue, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan. LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Friday, July 15—American Pie - Hot Dogs and Ice Cream: 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 Jerry Macek 325-672-0577 or 325721-5127 for meeting location.

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

SPJST Youth Program Summer Schedule of Camps and Youth Achievement Days (YAD) • • • District Summer Youth Camps • • •

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All camps will be held at SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm in Ledbetter, Texas.

• • • District Youth Achievement Days • • •

District One—Sunday, July 24 • Caldwell Civic Center District Two—Saturday, July 9 • Lodge 47, Seaton District Three—Saturday, June 25 • Lodge 183, Arlington District Four—Saturday, July 16 • Lowake Community Center District Five—Sunday, July 24 • Lodge 88, Houston District Six—Sunday, July 17 • Taiton Community Center District Seven—Sunday, June 26 Comal County Fair Grounds • New Braunfels

• • • State Youth Achievement Day • • • Saturday, August 6 Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center in Temple

Home Office: 520 North Main Temple, Texas 76501 info@spjst.org www.spjst.org